Columns and Struts MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Columns and Struts, a fundamental topic in the field of Mechanics of Materials. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Columns and Struts 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 Columns and Struts mcq questions that explore various aspects of Columns and Struts problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Columns and Struts principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Mechanics of Materials tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Columns and Struts MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Mechanics of Materials topic.

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Q91.
Calculate the elongation of the cable due to load, if a steel cable of 2 cm diameter is used to lift a load of 500 π kg. Given that and the length of cable is 10 m and E = 2×10⁶ kg/cm².
Discuss
Answer: (c).0.25 cm
Q92.
A HYSD steel bar is 400 mm long. The lengths of the parts AB and BC of the bar is 200 mm each. It is loaded as P1 = 2000 kg and P2 = 1000 kg. Take diameter of AB as 2 cm and BC as 1 cm. The ratio of stresses in part AB to stresses in part BC is __________
Discuss
Answer: (c).0.5
Q93.
A retaining wall is related to _______
Discuss
Answer: (b).Plane strain
Q94.
_________ is a fix direction on the surface.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Meridian
Q95.
Which of the following is also known as geographical meridian?
Discuss
Answer: (a).True meridian
Q96.
_________ changes with place and time.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Magnetic bearing
Q97.
___________ is provided to avoid undue wear and tear of pivot points.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Lifting pin and lever
Q98.
________ stops the oscillations of the graduated ring.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Brake pin
Q99.
The series of connected lines is known as ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Traversing
Q100.
The time for which water is written in a settling tank is known as ________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Detention time