Top 1000+ Solved Strength of Materials MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The ratio of the lateral strain to the linear strain is called
a. modulus of elasticity
b. modulus of rigidity
c. bulk modulus
d. Poisson's ratio
Q. A flitched beam is used to
a. change the shape of the beam
b. effect the saving in material
c. equalise the strength in tension and compression
d. increase the cross-section of the beam
Q. The volumetric strain is the ratio of the
a. original thickness to the change in thickness
b. change in thickness to the original thickness
c. original volume to the change in volume
d. change in volume to the original volume
Q. A concentrated load is one which
a. acts at a point on a beam
b. spreads non-uniformly over the whole length of a beam
c. spreads uniformly over the whole length of a beam
d. varies uniformly over the whole length of a beam
Q. For the above question, the minimum normal stress will be
a. ? 100 MPa
b. 250 MPa
c. 300 MPa
d. 400 MPa
Q. A beam extending beyond the supports is called
a. simply supported beam
b. fixed beam
c. overhanging beam
d. cantilever beam
Q. The section modulus of a rectangular section about an axis through its C.G., is
a. b / 2
b. d / 2
c. bd2 / 2
d. bd2 / 6
Q. The energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limit is known as
a. resilience
b. proof resilience
c. strain energy
d. impact energy