Strength of Materials MCQs

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Q411.
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
Q412.
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
Q413.
When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (ฯƒ) 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°
Q414.
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
Q415.
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
Q416.
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
Q417.
Shear modulus is the ratio of

a.

linear stress to linear strain

b.

linear stress to lateral strain

c.

volumetric strain to linear strain

d.

shear stress to shear strain

Discuss
Answer: (d).shear stress to shear strain
Q418.
A circular shaft fixed at, A has diameter D for half of its length and diameter D/2 over the other half, as shown in the below figure. If the rotation of B relative to A is 0.1 radian, the rotation of C relative to B will be

a.

0.4 radian

b.

0.8 radian

c.

1.6 radian

d.

3.2 radian

Discuss
Answer: (c).1.6 radian
Q419.
In the below figure, __________ represents glass.

a.

curve A

b.

curve B

c.

curve C

d.

curve D

Discuss
Answer: (c).curve C
Q420.
In the below figure, curve C represents soft brass.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be true or false

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).False
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