Strength of Materials MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Strength of Materials, a fundamental topic in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Strength of Materials MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Strength of Materials mcq questions that explore various aspects of Strength of Materials problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Strength of Materials principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Mechanical Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Strength of Materials MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Mechanical Engineering topic.

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Q171.
A closely coiled helical spring is of mean diameter (D) and spring wire diameter (d). The spring index is the ratio of
Discuss
Answer: (c).D/d
Q172.
The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied, is (where ฯƒ = Stress in the material of the body, V = Volume of the body, and E = Modulus of elasticity of the material)
Discuss
Answer: (d).ฯƒ²V/2E
Q173.
If the diameter of pressure vessel is 15 times the wall thickness, the vessel is said to be a thick shell.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Agree
Q174.
The rivets are used for __________ fastenings.
Discuss
Answer: (a).permanent
Q175.
A beam which is fixed at one end and free at the other is called
Discuss
Answer: (d).cantilever beam
Q176.
When a body is subjected to three mutually perpendicular stresses, of equal intensity, the ratio of direct stress to the corresponding volumetric strain is known as
Discuss
Answer: (c).bulk modulus
Q177.
The bending moment at a section tends to bend or deflect the beam and the internal stresses resist its bending. The resistance offered by the internal stresses, to the bending, is called
Discuss
Answer: (c).bending stress
Q178.
The section modulus of a rectangular section about an axis through its C.G., is
Discuss
Answer: (d).bd2/6
Q179.
The ratio of shear modulus to the modulus of elasticity for a Poisson's ratio of 0.4 will be
Discuss
Answer: (c).5/14
Q180.
The maximum deflection of a fixed beam of length L carrying a total load W uniformly distributed over the whole length is
Discuss
Answer: (d).WL³/384EI