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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Answer: (a).energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limits
Q42.
A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy ). The column will tend to buckle in the direction of the
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Answer: (d).minimum moment of inertia
Q43.
The neutral axis of the cross-section a beam is that axis at which the bending stress is
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Answer: (a).zero
Q44.
Euler's formula holds good only for
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Answer: (b).long columns
Q45.
The object of caulking in a riveted joint is to make the joint
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Answer: (d).leak-proof
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Answer: (b).normal stresses on planes at 45°
Q47.
Two shafts 'A' and 'B' are made of same material. The shaft 'A' is solid and has diameter D. The shaft 'B' is hollow with outer diameter D and inner diameter D/2. The strength of hollow shaft in torsion is __________ as that of solid shaft.
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Answer: (d).15/16
Q48.
The bending moment of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a gradually varying load from zero at free end and w per unit length at the fixed end is __________ at the fixed end.
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Answer: (d).wl2/6
Q49.
In a cantilever beam of length l subjected to a uniformly distributed load of w per unit length, the maximum deflection lies at the fixed end.
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Answer: (b).No
Q50.
A lap joint is always in __________ shear.
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Answer: (a).single
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