Discipline

Strength of Materials MCQs

MCQ explainedThe ratio of the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam with a central load W to that of a cantilever o…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam with a uniformly distributed load w per unit length is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedPick the correct statement:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA simply supported beam of length a carries a load varying from zero at one end to w at the other. The shear f…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe maximum bending stress in an I-beam occurs at the:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explained‘The deflection caused by any external force is equal to the partial derivative of the strain energy wit…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe slope of the shear force diagram at any section equals:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedTwo beams of equal cross-sectional area are subjected to equal bending moments. If one beam has a square cross…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA simply supported beam of span L and flexural rigidity EI carries a unit point load at its centre. The strain…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the design of a simply supported beam under a uniformly distributed load:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe moment of inertia of a rectangle of width d and depth b about its horizontal axis at mid-depth is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedFor a beam carrying a uniformly distributed load, the strain energy will be maximum when the beam is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following beams is likely to have a point of contraflexure?Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe bending equation is written as:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedFor a cantilever of length L carrying a triangular load of intensity W at the support and zero at the free end…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe specimen in a Charpy impact test is supported as a:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe point of contraflexure is the point where:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explained(Mass) moment of inertia is a concept applicable in the case of:Structures · 1 min read