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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Q11.
The simply supported beam 'A' of length l carries a central point load W. Another beam 'B' is loaded with a uniformly distributed load such that the total load on the beam is W. The ratio of maximum deflections between beams A and B is
Discuss
Answer: (b).8/5
Q12.
The maximum stress produced in a bar of tapering section is at
Discuss
Answer: (a).smaller end
Q13.
The energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limit is known as
Discuss
Answer: (c).strain energy
Q14.
In compression test, the fracture in cast iron specimen would occur along
Discuss
Answer: (b).an oblique plane
Q15.
In the torsion equation the term J/R is called
Discuss
Answer: (c).polar modulus
Discuss
Answer: (b).measure linear strain
Q17.
The torque transmitted by a solid shaft of diameter (D) is (where τ = Maximum allowable shear stress)
Discuss
Answer: (d).x τ x D3
Q18.
When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress is developed on the
Discuss
Answer: (b).bottom layer
Q19.
The bending stress in a beam is __________ section modulus.
Discuss
Answer: (b).inversely proportional to
Q20.
When shear force at a point is zero, then bending moment is __________ at that point.
Discuss
Answer: (c).maximum
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