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Applied Mechanics MCQs

MCQ explainedWhich of the following materials is not used in making trusses?Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedPoisson’s ratio μ is defined as the ratio of:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhat is the major difference between a truss and a beam?Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich statement is true? A. Impact load equals the sum of the load actually caused and the load had it been a…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn a truss, it is assumed that the members are joined by:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA linear force–deformation relation is obtained in materials:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedJ is the number of joints, B the number of members and R the number of reactions. If B = 4, R = 3 and J = 4, t…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedShear modulus of elasticity is the ratio of:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedTo determine the force in BD of the truss shown (bottom chord A–C–E, top chord B–D, loads 10 t at B and 5 t at…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe ratio of the stress induced by a suddenly applied axial load to that induced by the same load applied grad…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the two-bay truss shown (top chord D–E–F, vertical EC, 5 t downward load at E, 4 t horizontal load at D), t…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn a composite system subjected to a temperature rise, with its ends constrained to remain together, the compo…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the symmetrical truss shown (bottom chord A–C–B, apex D, vertical CD, base angle 30°, 3 t load at D), the f…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA 1 m long steel rod of cross-section 20 mm × 20 mm carries a tensile force of 40 kN. Find the elongation if E…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedTo determine the force in AB of the cantilever truss shown by the method of sections, the section is passed th…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedPoisson’s ratio of rubber lies between:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the symmetrical truss shown (bottom chord A–C–B, apex D, vertical CD, base angle 30°, pin at A, roller at B…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe phenomenon of slow extension of a material, increasing with time under a constant load, is called:Structures · 1 min read