Strength of Materials MCQs

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Q341.
Two closely coiled helical springs 'A' and 'B' are equal in all respects but the diameter of wire of spring 'A' is double that of spring 'B' The stiffness of spring 'B' will be __________ that of spring 'A'
Discuss
Answer: (a).one-sixteenth
Q342.
When a closely-coiled helical spring of mean diameter (D) is subjected to an axial load (W), the stiffness of the spring is given by
Discuss
Answer: (d).Cd⁴/8D³n
Discuss
Answer: (b).centre and loaded at the ends
Q344.
In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on the spring, l = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates, and t = Thickness of plates)
Discuss
Answer: (b).3Wl/2nbt²
Q345.
The unit of stress in S.I. units is
Discuss
Answer: (d).any one of these
Q346.
The modulus of elasticity for mild steel is approximately equal to
Discuss
Answer: (d).210 kN/mm²
Q347.
The Rankine's formula holds good for
Discuss
Answer: (c).both short and long columns
Q348.
The strain energy stored in a body due to shear stress, is (where τ = Shear stress, C = Shear modulus, and V = Volume of the body)
Discuss
Answer: (c).τ²V/2C
Q349.
In case of eccentrically loaded struts __________ is preferred.
Discuss
Answer: (c).composite section
Q350.
In case of an over-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is the same as that of the critical neutral axis.
Discuss
Answer: (b).False