Strength of Materials MCQs

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Q371.
The ultimate tensile stress for mild steel is __________ the ultimate compressive stress.

a.

equal to

b.

less than

c.

more than

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).more than
Q372.
The direct stress induced in a long column is __________ as compared to bending stress.

a.

same

b.

more

c.

less

d.

negligible

Discuss
Answer: (d).negligible
Q373.
The shear force of a cantilever beam of length l carrying a uniformly distributed load of w per unit length is __________ at the free end.

a.

zero

b.

wl/4

c.

wl/2

d.

wl

Discuss
Answer: (a).zero
Q374.
The extension of a circular bar tapering uniformly from diameter d1 at one end to diameter d2 at the other end, and subjected to an axial pull of P is __________ the extension of a circular bar of diameter d1 d2 subjected to the same load P.

a.

equal to

b.

less than

c.

greater than

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).equal to
Q375.
In case of an under-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is __________ that of the critical neutral axis.

a.

same as

b.

less than

c.

greater than

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).less than
Q376.
The maximum shear stress developed in a beam of circular section is __________ the average shear stress.

a.

equal to

b.

4/3 times

c.

1.5 times

d.

twice

Discuss
Answer: (b).4/3 times
Q377.
When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, then maximum normal stress occurs at a section inclined at __________ to the normal of the section.

a.

0°

b.

30°

c.

45°

d.

90°

Discuss
Answer: (a).0°
Q378.
For no tension condition in the base of a short column of circular section, the line of action of the load should be within a circle of diameter equal to __________ of the main circle.

a.

one-half

b.

one-third

c.

one-fourth

d.

one-eighth

Discuss
Answer: (c).one-fourth
Q379.
A rectangular beam of length l supported at its two ends carries a central point load W. The maximum deflection occurs

a.

at the ends

b.

at l/3 from both ends

c.

at the centre

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).at the centre
Q380.
A thick pressure vessel is always used for the generation of steam, as it can withstand high pressures.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).False
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