Discipline

Strength of Materials MCQs

MCQ explainedFor a beam, EI(d³y/dx³) represents:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA short column of symmetric (rectangular) cross-section of width h, made of a brittle material, carries a vert…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe general expression for the bending moment of a beam of length l is M = (wl/2)x − wx²/2. The beam carries:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe assumption(s) in the theory of bending of beams is/are:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhat is the slope at the end of a simply supported beam of span 2 m carrying a load of 5 kg per unit length ov…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe intensity of longitudinal (bending) stress in a cross-section at any point a distance r from the neutral a…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA pile of length L with weight W per metre is lifted by two suspension points placed so that the bending momen…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA simply supported beam of circular cross-section, diameter D and length l, carries a concentrated load W at t…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA cantilever 2 m long, fixed at its left end, carries a downward point load of 9 kN at its right (free) end. F…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe core of a circular section short column of diameter d is a concentric circular area having a diameter of:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedImpact load results from which type of effect of the loads applied?Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe moment of inertia of a circular section of diameter d about its diameter is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe maximum shear stress produced in a solid circular shaft under torque T is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA simply supported beam of length L carries two equal and opposite (unlike) couples M at its two ends, so that…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the case of eccentrically loaded struts, a ______ is preferred.Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedPick the correct statement from the following:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe ratio of the maximum to the average shear stress on a rectangular section is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe strain energy per unit volume of a solid circular shaft under axial tension is:Structures · 1 min read