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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Q201.
The line of intersection of the neutral layer with any normal cross-section of the beam is called neutral axis.
Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q202.
In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the maximum radial stress at the inner surface of the shell is
Discuss
Answer: (c).-p (compressive)
Q203.
Shear strength of the welded joint for double parallel fillet is (where ฯ„ = Allowable shear stress for weld metal)
Discuss
Answer: (c).2 s.l.ฯ„
Q204.
The strength of the un-riveted or solid plate per pitch length is
Discuss
Answer: (b).p.t.ฯƒt
Q205.
A simply supported beam is one which is supported on more than two supports.
Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q206.
For long columns, thevalue of buckling load is __________ crushing load.
Discuss
Answer: (b).less than
Q207.
A column that fails due to direct stress, is called
Discuss
Answer: (a).short column
Q208.
The thermal stress __________ upon the cross-sectional area of the bar.
Discuss
Answer: (b).does not depend
Q209.
A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d) length (l) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal pressure (p). The longitudinal stress in the shell is
Discuss
Answer: (c).pd/4t
Q210.
If the section modulus of a beam is increased, the bending stress in the beam will
Discuss
Answer: (c).decrease