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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Q311.
A tensile test is performed on a round bar. After fracture, it has been found that the diameter remains approximately same at fracture. The material under test was
Discuss
Answer: (b).cast iron
Q312.
In a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length, the point of contraflexure
Discuss
Answer: (d).does not exist
Discuss
Answer: (d).shear stress to shear strain
Q314.
A body is subjected to a direct tensile stress of 300 MPa in one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress of 200 MPa. The maximum normal stress will be
Discuss
Answer: (d).400 MPa
Q315.
A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b, and depth d carries a central point load W. Another beam 'B' has the same length and depth but its breadth is doubled. The deflection of beam 'B' will be __________ as compared to beam 'A'.
Discuss
Answer: (b).one-half
Q316.
The moment of resistance of a balanced reinforced concrete beam is based on the stresses in
Discuss
Answer: (c).steel and concrete both
Q317.
The load at which the column just buckles, is known as
Discuss
Answer: (d).any one of these
Q318.
The Rankine's constant for a mild steel column with both ends hinged is
Discuss
Answer: (c).1/7500
Q319.
The relation between equivalent length (L) and actual length (l) of a column for one end fixed and the other end hinged is
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Answer: (b).L = l/2
Q320.
The total strain energy stored in a body is called proof resilience.
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Answer: (b).Disagree