This set of Strength of Materials online test focuses on “Euler’s Theory at Critical Load with Effective Length”. 1. _____________ of column mainly depends upon end conditions. a) Radius of gyration b) Slenderness ratio c) Factored load d) Effective length 2. The hinged end is also known as ___________ a) Fixed end b) Pinned end … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Definition of Column”. 1. Column is a tension member. a) True b) False 2. __________ is a vertical member subjected to direct compressive force. a) Strut b) Beam c) Column d) Post 3. The inclined member carrying compressive loads is __________ … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Trusses – 2”. 1. The economical spacing of roof trusses works out to be _________ span. a) 1/2 to 1/5 span b) 1/3 to 1/5 span c) 1/2 to 1/3 span d) 1/4 to 1/6 span 2. The top chord members of … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Trusses – 1”. 1. __________ is a framed structure composed of members. a) Purlin b) Gussets c) Ridge tops d) Truss 2. Trusses are subjected to ___________ stress. a) Compressive b) Tensile c) Direct d) Lateral 3. Trusses are adopted for … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thick Cylinder Shell”. 1. _______ is as the maximum energy that can be absorbed within the proportionality limit. a) Proof resilience b) Modulus of resilience c) Impact resilience d) Resilience 2. The compressive strength of brittle materials is _________ its tensile … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thin Spherical Shells Under Strain”. 1. A cylindrical section having no joint is known as _____________ a) Seamless section b) Efficient section c) Rivet less section d) Anchorage section 2. Strength of joint = efficiency × __________ a) Strength of section … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thin Spherical Shells Under Stress”. 1. __________ stress does not exceed the permissible tensile stress for the shell material. a) Axial b) Longitudinal c) Hoop d) Lateral 2. To determine hoop stress, efficiency of _________ is to be considered. a) Construction … Read more
This set of Advanced Strength of Materials Questions and Answers focuses on “Thin Cylinder with Maximum Shear Stress”. 1. Torsional modulus is ___________ to torsional strength. a) Inversely proportional b) Directly proportional c) Equal d) Unequal 2. _______ torque produces the maximum shear stress due to combined bending. a) Seasonal b) Equipment c) Composite d) … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thin Cylinder Under Strain”. 1. Calculate the longitudinal strain, if internal pressure is 1.2 N/mm2 and 1 m in diameter along with 10 mm thickness. Take E = 2 × 105N/mm2and Poisson’s ratio as 0.3. a) 0.00006 b) 0.0006 c) 0.006 … Read more
This set of Strength of Materials MCQs focuses on “Thin Cylinder due to Longitudinal Stress on Surface of Cylinder”. 1. Calculate the hoop stress at the bottom of penstock, if a steel penstock of 1 m and 10 mm thick is subjected to 100m head of water. Take w = 9.81 kN/m3. a) 49 N/mm2 … Read more
