OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CE6306; STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

1.  Compression members always tend to buckle in the direction of the
A. axis of load

B. perpendicular to the axis of load

C
minimum cross section
.

D
least radius of gyration
.

Answer: Option D

2.  The maximum tangential stress in a thick cylindrical shell is always __________ the internal
pressure acting on the shell.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option C

3.  A thin spherical shell of diameter (d) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal pressure (p).
The stress in the shell material is
A
pd/t
.

B
pd/2t
.

C
pd/4t
.

D
pd/8t
.
Answer: Option C

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4.  Rivets are generally specified by
A
thickness of plates to be joined
.

B
overall length
.

C
shank diameter
.

D
diameter of head
.
Answer: Option C

5.  Principle plane is a plane on which the shear stress is

A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.
Answer: Option A

6.  The bending moment in the centre of a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly
distributed load of w per unit length is
A
zero
.

B
wl2/2
.

C
wl2/4
.

D
wl2/8
.
Answer: Option D

7.  When a thin cylindrical shell is subjected to an internal pressure, there will be
A
a decrease in diameter and length of the shell
.

B an increase in diameter and decrease in length of the shell

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C
a decrease in diameter and increase in length of the shell
.

D
an increase in diameter and length of the shell
.
Answer: Option D

8.  A welded joint as compared to a riveted joint has __________ strength.

A
same
.

B
less
.

C
more
.
Answer: Option C

9.  The shear force at apoint on a beam is the algebraic __________ of all the forces on either
side of the point.
A
sum
.

B
difference
.
Answer: Option A

10. The point of contraflexure occurs in

A
cantilever beams
.

B
simply supported beams
.

C
overhanging beams
.

D
fixed beams
.

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 Answer: Option C

11. For a 25 mm hole drilled in plates, the diameter of rivet shank should be

A
23mm
.

B
24.5mm
.

C
25mm
.

D
26mm
.
Answer: Option A

12. A beam of uniform strength has

A
same cross-section throughout the beam
.

B
same bending stress at every section
.

C
same bending moment at every section
.

D
same shear stress at every section
.
Answer: Option B

13. The shear force of a simply supported beam carrying a central point load changes sign at its
midpoint.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

14. In a simple bending theory, one of the assumption is that the material of the beam is
isotropic. This assumption means that the
A
normal stress remains constant in all directions
.

B
normal stress varies linearly in the material
.

C elastic constants are same in all the directions

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D
elastic constants varies linearly in the material
.
Answer: Option C

15. The polar modulus for a solid shaft of diameter (D) is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B

16.  The extremeties of any diameter on Mohr's circle represent

A
principal stresses
.

B
normal stresses on planes at 45°
.

C
shear stresses on planes at 45°
.

D
normal and shear stresses on a plane
.
Answer: Option B

17.  The polar moment of inertia of a hollow shaft of outer diameter (D) and inner diameter (d) is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C

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18.  Two shafts 'A' and 'B' are made of same material. The shaft 'A' is solid and has diameter D.
The shaft 'B' is hollow with outer diameter D and inner diameter D/2. The strength of hollow
shaft in torsion is __________ as that of solid shaft.
A
1/16
.

B
1/8
.

C
1/4
.

D
15/16
.
Answer: Option D

19.  The bending moment of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a gradually varying load
from zero at free end and w per unit length at the fixed end is __________ at the fixed end.
A
wl/2
.

B
wl
.

C
wl2/2
.

D
wl2/6
.
Answer: Option D

20.  In the below figure, the stress corresponding to point D is 

A
yield point stress
.

B
breaking stress
.

C
ultimate stress
.

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 D
elastic limit
.
Answer: Option C

21.  The Poisson's ratio for cast iron varies from

A
0.23 to 0.27
.

B
0.25 to 0.33
.

C
0.31 to 0.34
.

D
0.32 to 0.42
.
Answer: Option B

22.  The Rankine's theory for active earth pressure is based on the assumption that
A
the retained material is homogeneous and cohesionless
.

B the frictional resistance between the retaining wall and the retained material is
. neglected

C
the failure of the retained material takes place along a plane called rupture plane
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

23.  The strain energy stored in a spring, when subjected to maximum load, without suffering
permanent distortion, is known as
A
impact energy
.

B
proof resilience
.

C
proof stress
.

D modulus of resilience

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Answer: Option B

24.  An overhanging beam must overhang on both sides.

A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

25.  The resultant stress on an inclined plane which is inclined at an angle θ to the normal cross-
section of a body which is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, is
A
σ sin θ
.

B
σ cos θ
.

C
σ sin 2θ
.

D
σ cos 2θ
.
Answer: Option B

26.  The ratio of change in volume to the original volume is called

A. linear strain

B. lateral strain

C. volumetric strain

D. Poisson's ratio
Answer: Option C

27.  In a beam where shear force changes sign, the bending moment will be
A. zero

B. minimum

C. maximum

D. infinity
Answer: Option C

28.  The maximum shear stress of a beam of triangular section occurs above the neutral
axis,

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 A. Correct

B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A

29.  For the beam shown in the below figure, the shear force at A is equal to 

A. wl/6

B. wl/3

C. wl

D. 2 wl/3
Answer: Option B

3  The ductility of a material __________ with the increase in percentage reduction in area
of a specimen under tensile test.
A. increases

B. decreases

C. remains same
Answer: Option A

.
31.  The rivets are made from ductile material.
A. Yes

B. No
Answer: Option A

32.  The rectangular beam 'A' has length l, width b and depth d. Another beam 'B' has the
same length and width but depth is double that of 'A'. The elastic strength of beam B will
be __________ as compared to beam A.
A. same

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 B. double

C. four times

D. six times
Answer: Option C

33.  When a closely-coiled helical spring is subjected to an axial load, it is said to be under
A. bending

B. shear

C. torsion

D. crushing
Answer: Option C

34.  When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the zero stress is developed on the
neutral axis.
A. True

B. False
Answer: Option A

35.  The given figure shows the Mohr's circle of stress for two unequal and like principal
stresses (σx and σy) acting at a body across two mutually perpendicular planes. The
normal stress on an oblique section making an angle θ with the minor principle plane is
given by 

A. OC

B. OP

C. OQ

D. PQ
Answer: Option C

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36.  According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column of length (l) with one end
fixed and the other end free is __________ the crippling load for a similar column hinged at both
the ends.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
more than
.
Answer: Option B

37.  If percentage reduction in area of a certain specimen made of material 'A' under tensile test is
60% and the percentage reduction in area of a specimen with same dimensions made of
material 'B' is 40%, then
A
the material A is more ductile than material B
.

B
the material B is more ductile than material A
.

C
the ductility of material A and B is equal
.

D
the material A is brittle and material B is ductile
.
Answer: Option A

38.  The shear force diagram for a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length, consists of
A
one right angled triangle
.

B
two right angled triangles
.

C
one equilateral triangle
.

D
two equilateral triangles
.
Answer: Option B

39.  A body is subjected to two normal stresses 20 kN/m2 (tensile) and 10 kN/m2 (compressive)

acting perpendicular to each other. The maximum shear stress is
A 5 kN/m2

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B
10 kN/m2
.

C
15 kN/m2
.

D
20 kN/m2
.
Answer: Option C

40.  When a cantilever beam is loaded at its free end, the maximum compressive stress shall
develop at
A
bottom fibre
.

B
top fibre
.

C
neutral axis
.

D
centre of gravity
.
Answer: Option A

41.  In a cantilever beam of length l subjected to a uniformly distributed load of w per unit length, the
maximum deflection lies at the fixed end.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

42.  A lap joint is always in __________ shear.

A
single
.

B double

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Answer: Option A

43.  The elongation of a conical bar under its own weight is __________ that of prismatic bar of the
same length.
A
equal to
.

B
half
.

C
one-third
.

D
two-third
.
Answer: Option C

44.  When the shear force diagram is a parabolic curve between two points, it indicates that there is
a
A
point load at the two points
.

B
no loading between the two points
.

C
uniformly distributed load between the two points
.

D
uniformly varying load between the two points
.
Answer: Option D

45.  The efficiency of a riveted joint is the ratio of the strength of the joint to the strength of the solid
plate.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

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46.  The maximum deflection of a cantilever beam of length l with a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length is (where W = wl)
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B

47.  The slenderness ratio is the ratio of

A
area of column to least radius of gyration
.

B
length of column to least radius of gyration
.

C
least radius of gyration to area of column
.

D
least radius of gyration to length of column
.
Answer: Option B
.

48.  When two shafts of same length, one of which is hollow, transmit equal torques and have equal
maximum stress, then they should have equal
A
polar moment of inertia
.

B
polar modulus
.

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 C
diameter
.

D
angle of twist
.
Answer: Option B

49.  For a beam, as shown in the below figure, the maximum deflection lies at 

A
.  from B

B
.  from A

C
.  from B

D
.  from A
Answer: Option C

50.  According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column of length (l) fixed at both ends
is __________ the crippling load for a similar column hinged at both ends.
A
equal to
.

B
two times
.

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 C
four times
.

D
eight times
.
Answer: Option C

51.  The shear force and bending moment are zero at the free end of a cantilever beam, if it carries a
A
point load at the free end
.

B
point load at the middle of its length
.

C
uniformly distributed load over the whole length
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option C

52.  A rod is enclosed centrally in a tube and the assembly is tightened by rigid washers. If the
assembly is subjected to a compressive load, then
A
rod is under compression
.

B
tube is under compression
.

C
both rod and tube are under compression
.

D
tube is under tension and rod is under compression
.
Answer: Option C

53.  A bar of length L metres extends by l mm under a tensile force of P. The strain produced in the
bar is
A
l/L
.

B
0.1 l/L
.

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 C
0.01 l/L
.

D
0.001 l/L
.
Answer: Option D

54.  A shaft revolving at ω rad / s transmits torque (T) in N-m. The power developed is
A
T.ω watts
.

B
2 π Tω watts
.

C
.  watts

D
.  watts
Answer: Option A

55.  The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as those of

A
stress, strain and pressure
.

B
stress, force and modulus of rigidity
.

C
strain, force and pressure
.

D
stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity
.
Answer: Option D

.
56.  When a bar of length l, width b and thickness t is subjected to a pull of P, its

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 A
length, width and thickness increases
.

B
length, width and thickness decreases
.

C
length increases, width and thickness decreases
.

D
length decreases, width and thickness increases
.
Answer: Option C

57. A column with maximum equivalent length has

A
both ends hinged
.

B
both ends fixed
.

C
one end fixed and the other end hinged
.

D
one end fixed and the other end free
.
Answer: Option D

58.  A column of length (l) with both ends fixed may be considered as equivalent to a column of
length __________ with both ends hinged.
A
l/8
.

B
l/4
.

C
l/2
.

D
l
.
Answer: Option C
 

59.  The product of the tangential force acting on the shaft and its distance from the axis of the shaft

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 (i.e. radius of shaft) is known as
A
bending moment
.

B
twisting moment
.

C
torsional rigidity
.

D
flexural rigidity
.
Answer: Option B

60.  When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, the maximum shear stress
is __________ the maximum normal stress.
A
equal to
.

B
one-half
.

C
two-third
.

D
twice
.
Answer: Option B

61.  A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b and depth d carries a central load W. Another
beam 'B' of the same dimensions carries a central load equal to 2 W. The deflection of beam 'B'
will be __________ as that of beam 'A'.
A
one-fourth
.

B
one-half
.

C
double
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option C

62.  Which of the following statement is correct?

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 A
A continuous beam has only two supports at the ends.
.

B
A uniformly distributed load spreads uniformly over the whole length of a beam.
.

C
The bending moment is maximum where shear force is maximum.
.

D The maximum bending moment of a simply supported beam of length l with a central

. point load W is Wl/8.
Answer: Option B

63.  In the below figure, the point E represents the maximum stress. 

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

64.  The ratio of the largest load in a test to the original cross-sectional area of the test piece is called
A
elastic limit
.

B
yield stress
.

C
ultimate stress
.

D
breaking stress
.
Answer: Option C

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65.  According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load of a column is given by p = π2 EI/Cl2. In the
Euler's formula, the value of C for a column with one end fixed and the other end free, is
A
1/2
.

B
1
.

C
2
.

D
4
.
Answer: Option D

.
66.  Strain is equal to (where l = Original length, and δl = Change in length)
A
l/δl
.

B
δl/l
.

C
l.δl
.

D
l + δl
.
Answer: Option B

67.  The total strain energy stored in a body is termed as

A
resilience
.

B
proofresilience
.

C
impact energy
.

D
modulus of resilience
.

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 Answer: Option A

68.  Modulus of resilience is the proof resilience per unit volume of a material.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

69.  In order to avoid sliding of masonry dam, the force of friction between the dam and soil should
be at least __________ the total water pressure per metre length.
A
equal to
.

B
1.5 times
.

C
double
.

D
2.5 times
.
Answer: Option B

70.  In a beam subjected to pure bending, the intensity of stress in any fibre is __________ the
distance of the fibre from the neutral axis.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
more than
.

D
directly proportional to
.
Answer: Option D

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71.  Which of the following statement is wrong?
A In the theory of simple bending, the assumption is that the plane sections before bending
. remains plane after bending.

B In a beam subjected to bending moment, the strain is directly proportional to the distance
. from the neutral axis.

C
At the neutral axis of a beam, the bending stress is maximum.
.

D
The bending stress in a beam is inversely proportional to the section modulus.
.
Answer: Option C

72.  If the modulus of elasticity of a material is twice its modulus of rigidity, then the Poisson's ratio of
the material is equal to zero.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

73.  A beam of T-section is subjected to a shear force of F. The maximum shear force will occur at
the
A
top of the section
.

B
bottom of the section
.

C
neutral axis of the section
.

D
junction of web and flange
.
Answer: Option C

74.  When there is no increase or decrease in shear force between two points, it indicates that there
is no change in the bending moment between these points.

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 A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

75.  Two bars of different materials and same size are subjected to the same tensile force. If the bars
have unit elongation in the ratio of 2:5, then the ratio of modulus of elasticity of the two materials
will be
A
2:5
.

B
5:2
.

C
4:3
.

D
3:4
.
Answer: Option B

76.  A beam of uniform strength may be obtained by

A
keeping the width uniform and varying the depth
.

B
keeping the depth uniform and varying the width
.

C
varying the width and depth both
.

D
any one of the above
.
Answer: Option D

77.  The springs in brakes and clutches are used to

A
to apply forces
.

B
to measure forces
.

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 C
to store strain energy
.

D
to absorb shocks
.
Answer: Option A

78.  The maximum deflection of a fixed beam carrying a central point load lies at
A. fixed ends

B. centre of beam

C
l/3 from fixed ends
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

79.  When a circular bar tapering uniformly from diameter d1, at one end to diameter d2 at the other
end, is subjected to an increase in temperature (t), then the thermal stress induced is (where α =
Coefficient of linear expansion, and E= Modulus of elasticity for the bar material)

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option A

80.  Parallel fillet welds are designed for bending strength.

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 A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

.
81.  The design of thin cylindrical shells is based on
A
hoop stress
.

B
longitudinal stress
.

C
arithmetic mean of the hoop and the longitudinal stress
.

D
geometric mean of the hoop and longitudinal stress
.
Answer: Option A

82.  When a body is subjected to bi-axial stress i.e. direct stresses (σx) and (σy) in two mutually
perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress (τxy), then maximum shear stress is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option A

83.  The pull required to crush the rivet per pitch length is
A
p.t.σt
.

B
d.t.σc
.

C
π/4 x d2 x σt
.

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 D
π/4 x d2 x σc
.
Answer: Option B

84. When a bar of length l and diameter d is rigidly fixed at the upper end and hanging freely, then
the total elongation produced in the bar due to its own weight is (where w = Weight per unit
volume of the bar)
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B
.

85.  The deformation of the bar per unit length in the direction of the force is known as
A
linear strain
.

B
lateral strain
.

C
volumetric strain
.

D
shear strain
.
Answer: Option A

.
86.  Which of the following statement is correct?
A
The stress is the pressure per unit area.
.

B
The strain is expressed in mm.
.

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 C
Hook's law holds good upto the breaking point.
.

D
Stress is directly proportional to strain within elastic limit.
.
Answer: Option D

87.  The relation between Young's modulus (E), shear modulus (C) and bulk modulus (K) is given by

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C

88.  In watches, the spring is used to absorb shocks and vibrations.

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

89.  The polar moment of inertia of a solid circular shaft of diameter (D) is
A
.

B
.

C
.

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 D
.
Answer: Option C

90.  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
.
Answer: Option D

91.  The maximum deflection of a fixed beam of length l carrying a central point load W is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C

92.  The breaking stress is __________ the ultimate stress.

A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C greater than

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 .
Answer: Option B

93.  A bolt is made to pass through a tube and both of them are tightly fitted with the help of washers
and nuts. If the nut is tightened, then
A
bolt arid tube are under tension
.

B
bolt and tube are under compression
.

C
bolt is under compression and tube is under tension
.

D
bolt is Under tension and tube is under compression
.
Answer: Option D

94.  A body is subjected to a tensile stress of 1200 MPa on one plane and another tensile stress of
600 MPa on a plane at right angles to the former. It is also subjected to a shear stress of 400
MPa on the same planes. The minimum normal stress will be
A
400 MPa
.

B
500 MPa
.

C
900 MPa
.

D
1400 MPa
.
Answer: Option A

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95.  The given figure shows the Mohr's circle of stress for two unequal and like principal stresses
(σx and σy) acting at a body across two mutually perpendicular planes. The resultant stress is
given by 

A
OC
.

B
OP
.

C
OQ
.

D
PQ
.
Answer: Option B

96.  The shear force diagram fora cantilever beam of length l and carrying a gradually varying load
from zero at free end and w per unit length at the fixed end is a
A
horizontal straight line
.

B
vertical straight line
.

C
inclined line
.

D
parabolic curve
.
Answer: Option D

97.  When one plate overlaps the other and the two plates are riveted together with two rows of
rivets, the joint is known as
A
single riveted lap joint
.

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 B
double riveted lap joint
.

C
double riveted single cover butt joint
.

D
double riveted double cover butt joint
.
Answer: Option B

98.  When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is __________ the
distance from the neutral axis.
A
equal to
.

B
directly proportional to
.

C
inversely proportional to
.

D
independent of
.
Answer: Option B

99.  The thermal or temperature stress is a function of

A
increase in temperature
.

B
modulus of elasticity
.

C
coefficient of linear expansion
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

100. In Mohr's circle, the centre of circle from Y-axis is taken as

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 A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B

.
101. A pressure vessel is said to be a thin shell when it is made of thin sheets.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B

102. When a column is subjected to an eccentric load, the stress induced in the column will be
A
direct stress only
.

B
bending stress only
.

C
shear stress only
.

D
direct and bending stress both
.
Answer: Option D

103. Which of the following statement is wrong?

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 A The deformation of the bar per unit length in the direction of the force is called linear
. strain.

B
The Poisson's ratio is the ratio of lateral strain to the linear strain.
.

C
The ratio of change in volume to the original volume is called volumetric strain.
.

D
The bulk modulus is the ratio of linear stress to the linear strain.
.
Answer: Option D

104. When a shaft is subjected to a twisting moment, every cross-section of the shaft will be under
A
tensile stress
.

B
compressive stress
.

C
shear stress
.

D
bending stress
.
Answer: Option C

105. The torque transmitted by a hollow shaft of outer diameter (D) and inner diameter (d) is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

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 Answer: Option C

106. A column is said to be a short column, when

A
its length is very small
.

B
its cross-sectional area is small
.

C
the ratio of its length to the least radhis of gyration is less than 80.
.

D
the ratio of its length to the least radius of gyration is more than 80.
.
Answer: Option C

107. In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the radial stress across the
thickness of the cylinder is
A
maximum at the outer surface and minimum at the inner surface
.

B
maximum at the inner surface and minimum at the outer surface
.

C
maximum at the outer surface and zero at the inner surface
.

D
maximum at the inner surface arid zero at the outer surface
.
Answer: Option D

108. In order to avoid tearing off the plate at an edge, the distance from the centre of the rivet hole to
the nearest edge of the plate (i.e. margin) should be (where d = Diameter of rivet hole in mm)
A
d
.

B
1.5 d
.

C
2 d
.

D
2.5 d
.
Answer: Option B

109. In a riveted joint, when the rivets in the various rows are opposite to each other, the joint is said
to be

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 A
chain riveted
.

B
zig-zag riveted
.

C
diamond riveted
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

110. The load required to produce a unit deflection in a spring is called

A
flexural rigidity
.

B
torsional rigidity
.

C
spring stiffness
.

D
Young's modulus
.
Answer: Option C
.
111. A reinforced cement concrete beam is considered to be made of
A
homogeneous material
.

B
hetrogeneous material
.

C
composite material
.

D
isotropic material
.
Answer: Option B

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112. The radius of the Mohr 's circle in the given figure is equal to 

A
sum of two principal stresses
.

B
difference of two principal stresses
.

C
half the sum of two principal stresses
.

D
half the difference of two principal stresses
.
Answer: Option D

113. The extension of a circular bar tapering uniformly from diameter d1 at one end to diameter d2 at
the other end, and subjected to an axial pull of P is given by
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C

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114. The ratio of bulk modulus to Young's modulus for a Poisson's ratio of 0.25 will be
A
1/3
.

B
2/3
.

C
1
.

D
3/2
.
Answer: Option B

115. The bending moment diagram for a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a gradually varying
load from zero at the free end and w per unit length at the fixed end is a parabolic curve.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

116. When a body is subjected to bi-axial stress i.e. direct stresses (σx) and (σy) in two mutually
perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress (τxy), then minimum normal stress
is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B

117. The direct stress, across a principal plane, is known as principal stress.

A
Yes
.

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 B
No
.
Answer: Option A

118. On one side of a neutral axis of a beam, there is a tensile stress and on the other side of the
beam there is a compressive stress.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

119. When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ), the maximum normal stress is equal to
the direct tensile stress.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

120. According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column length (l) hinged at both
ends, is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option A

121. A bar of copper and steel form a composite system, which is heated to a temperature of 40°C.
The stress induced in the copper bar will be
A tensile

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 .

B
compressive
.

C
shear
.

D
zero
.
Answer: Option B

122. In the below figure, the point C represents 

A
elastic limit
.

B
upper yield point
.

C
lower yield point
.

D
breaking point
.
Answer: Option C

123. Two closely-coiled helical springs 'A' and 'B' of the same matenal, same number of turns and
made from same wire are subjected to an axial load W. The mean diameter of spring 'A' is
double the mean diameter of spring 'B'. The ratio of deflections in spring 'B' to spring 'A' will be
A
1/8
.

B
1/4
.

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 C
2
.

D
4
.
Answer: Option A

124. Two shafts 'A' and 'B' have the same material. The shaft 'A' is solid of diameter 100 mm. The
shaft 'B' is hollow with outer diameter 100 mm and inner diameter 50 mm. The torque
transmitted by shaft 'B' is __________ as that of shaft 'A'.
A
1/6
.

B
1/8
.

C
1/4
.

D
15/16
.
Answer: Option D
125. The tensile strength of the welded joint for double fillet is (where s = Leg or size of the weld, l =
Length of weld, and σt = Allowable tensile stress for weld metal)
A
0.5 s.l.σt
.

B
s.l.σt
.

C
2 s.l.σt
.

D
2.s.l.σt
.
Answer: Option C

126. A double strap butt joint with equal straps is

A
always in single shear
.

B
always in double shear
.

C
either in single shear or double shear
.

D
none of these
.

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 Answer: Option B

127. At the neutral axis of a beam

A
the layers are subjected to maximum bending stress
.

B
the layers are subjected to minimum bending stress
.

C
the layers are subjected to compression
.

D
the layers do not undergo any strain
.
Answer: Option D
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128. The line of intersection of the neutral layer with any normal cross-section of the beam is called
neutral axis.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

129. In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the maximum radial stress at the
inner surface of the shell is
A
zero
.

B
p (tensile)
.

C
-p (compressive)
.

D
2p (tensile)
.
Answer: Option C

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130. Shear strength of the welded joint for double parallel fillet is (where τ = Allowable shear stress
for weld metal)
A
0.5 s.l.τ
.

B
s.l.τ
.

C
2 s.l.τ
.

D
2.s.l.τ
.
Answer: Option C

131. A column that fails due to direct stress, is called

A
short column
.

B
long column
.

C
weak column
.

D
medium column
.
Answer: Option A

132. The thermal stress __________ upon the cross-sectional area of the bar.
A
depends
.

B
does not depend
.
Answer: Option B

133. A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d) length (l) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal
pressure (p). The longitudinal stress in the shell is
A
pd/t
.

B
pd/2t
.

C pd/4t

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 .

D
pd/6t
.
Answer: Option C

134. If the section modulus of a beam is increased, the bending stress in the beam will
A
not change
.

B
increase
.

C
decrease
.
Answer: Option C

135. A beam encastered at both the ends is called

A
simply supported beam
.

B
fixed beam
.

C
cantilever beam
.

D
continuous beam
.
Answer: Option B

136. The bending moment diagram for a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length, will be
A
a horizontal line
.

B
a vertical line
.

C
an inclined line
.

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 D
a parabolic curve
.
Answer: Option D

137. The bending moment at the centre of a simply supported beam with a gradually varying load
from zero at both ends to w per metre at the centre is wl/4.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

138. A body is subjected to a direct tensile stress of 300 MPa in one plane accompanied by a simple
shear stress of 200 MPa. The maximum shear stress will be
A
-100 MPa
.

B
250 MPa
.

C
300 MPa
.

D
400 MPa
.
Answer: Option B

139. In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the tangential stress is always a
tensile stress where as the radial stress is a compressive stress
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

140. The horizontal thrust offered by the retaining wall on the retained material is (where w =
Specific weight of the retained material, h = height of retaining wall, and (φ) = Angle of repose
of the retained earth)

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 A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B
.
141. A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d), length (l) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal
pressure (p). The ratio of longitudinal strain to hoop strain is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option A

142. A simply supported beam of length l is loaded with a uniformly distributed load of w per unit

length. The maximum deflection is   and lies at the centre of the beam.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

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143. When a rectangular bar of length l, breadth b and thickness t is subjected to an axial pull of P,
then linear strain (ε) is given by (where E = Modulus of elasticity)
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option A

144. When a body is subjected to bi-axial stress i.e. direct stresses (σx) and (σy) in two mutually
perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress (τxy), then maximum normal stress
is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option A

145. In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the tangential stress across the
thickness of a cylinder is
A
maximum at the outer surface and minimum at the inner surface
.

B
maximum at the inner surface and minimum at the outer surface
.

C
maximum at the outer surface and zero at the inner surface
.

D
maximum at the inner surface and zero at the outer surface
.

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 Answer: Option B

146. The strength of the un-riveted or solid plate per pitch length is

A
d.t.σc
.

B
p.t.σt
.

C
(p - d)t.σt
.

D
π/2 x d2 x τ
.
Answer: Option B

147. The relation between Young's modulus (E) and bulk modulus (K) is given by
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option D

148. A simply supported beam is one which is supported on more than two supports.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

149. For long columns, thevalue of buckling load is __________ crushing load.

A equal to

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 .

B
less than
.

C
more than
.
Answer: Option B

150. For the beam shown in the below figure, the shear force diagram between A and B is 

A
a horizontal line
.

B
a vertical line
.

C
an inclined line
.

D
a parabolic curve
.
Answer: Option D

151. The maximum shear stress in a thin cylindrical shell subjected to internal pressure p is
A
pd/t
.

B
pd/2t
.

C
pd/4t
.

D
pd/8t
.
Answer: Option D

152. When a shaft, is subjected to torsion, the shear stress induced in the shaft varies from
A minimum at the centre to maximum at the circumference

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 .

B
maximum at the centre to minimum at the circumference
.

C
zero at the centre to maximum at the circumference
.

D
maximum at the centre to zero at the circumference
.
Answer: Option C

153. The maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam with a gradually varying load from
zero at both ends and w per metre at the centre, lies at the centre of a beam.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

154. A body is subjected to a tensile stress of 1200 MPa on one plane and another tensile stress of
600 MPa on a plane at right angles to the former. It is also subjected to a shear stress of 400
MPa on the same planes. The maximum shear stress will be
A
400 MPa
.

B
500 MPa
.

C
900 MPa
.

D
1400 MPa
.
Answer: Option B

155. A shaft of diameter D is subjected to a twisting moment (T) and a bending moment (M). If the
maximum bending stress is equal to maximum shear stress developed, then M is equal to
A
T/2
.

B
T
.

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 C
2T
.

D
4T
.
Answer: Option A

156. The maximum deflection of a cantilever beam of length l with a point load W at the free end is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option A

157. The maximum bending moment of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a uniformly

distributed load of w per unit length lies at the middle of its length.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

158. A circular shaft fixed at, A has diameter D for half of its length and diameter D/2 over the other
half, as shown in the below figure. If the rotation of B relative to A is 0.1 radian, the rotation
of C relative to B will be 

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 A
0.4 radian
.

B
0.8 radian
.

C
1.6 radian
.

D
3.2 radian
.
Answer: Option C

159. Young's modulus may be defined as the ratio of

A
linear stress to lateral strain
.

B
lateral strain to linear strain
.

C
linear stress to linear strain
.

D
shear stress to shear strain
.
Answer: Option C
.

160.  In the below figure, __________ represents glass. 

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 A
curve A
.

B
curve B
.

C
curve C
.

D
curve D
.
Answer: Option C

161.  Which of the following statement is correct?

A
The size of hole drilled in riveting plates is less than the actual size of rivet.
.

B
The centre to centre distance between two consecutive rivets in a row is called margin.
.

C
Rivets are generally specified by its shank diameter.
.

D Tearing of plates can be avoided by taking the pitch of rivets equal to 1.5 times the
. diameter of rivet hole.
Answer: Option C

162. When a bar of length l, width b and thickness t is subjected to a push of P, its

A
length, width and thickness increases
.

B
length, width and thickness decreases
.

C
length increases, width and thickness decreases
.

D
length decreases, width and thickness increases
.
Answer: Option D

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163. If the magnitude of direct stress and bending stress is equal, then there will be zero stress at
one of the extreme ends of a column.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

164. When a thin cvlindrical shell is subjected to an internal pressure, the volumetric strain is (where
ε1 = Hoop strain, and ε2 = Longitudinal strain)
A
2ε1 - ε2
.

B
2ε1 + ε2
.

C
2ε2 - ε1
.

D
2ε2 + ε1
.
Answer: Option B

165. In a riveted joint, when the rivets in.the adjacent rows are staggered in such a way that every
rivet is in the middle of the two rivets of the opposite row, the joint is said to be diamond riveted.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

166. The factor of safety is always more than unity.

A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

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167. Mohr's circle is used to determine the stresses on an oblique section of a body subjected to
A
direct tensile stress in one plane accompanied by a shear stress
.

B
direct tensile stress in two mutually perpendicular directions
.

C direct tensile stress in two mutually perpendicular directions accompanied by a simple

. shear stress

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

168. The proof resilience is the maximum strain energy which can be stored in a body.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

169. The maximum shear stress developed in a beam of rectangular section is __________ the
average shear stress.
A
equal to
.

B
4/3 times
.

C
1.5 times
.

D
twice
.
Answer: Option C

170. In the below figure, curve C represents soft brass. 

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 A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

171. A beam which is fixed at one end and free at the other is called
A
simply supported beam
.

B
fixed beam
.

C
overhanging beam
.

D
cantilever beam
.
Answer: Option D

172. When a body is subjected to three mutually perpendicular stresses, of equal intensity, the ratio
of direct stress to the corresponding volumetric strain is known as
A
Young's modulus
.

B
modulus of rigidity
.

C
bulk modulus
.

D
Poisson's ratio
.
Answer: Option C

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173. The bending moment at a section tends to bend or deflect the beam and the internal stresses
resist its bending. The resistance offered by the internal stresses, to the bending, is called
A
compressive stress
.

B
shear stress
.

C
bending stress
.

D
elastic modulus
.
Answer: Option C

174. 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
.
Answer: Option D

175. The ratio of shear modulus to the modulus of elasticity for a Poisson's ratio of 0.4 will be
A
5/7
.

B
7/5
.

C
5/14
.

D
14/5
.
Answer: Option C

176. The maximum shear stress is equal to the radius of Mohr's circle.

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 A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

177. A closely coiled helical spring is of mean diameter (D) and spring wire diameter (d). The spring
index is the ratio of
A
1/d
.

B
1/D
.

C
D/d
.

D
d/D
.
Answer: Option C

178.  The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied, is (where σ = Stress in
the material of the body, V = Volume of the body, and E = Modulus of elasticity of the material)
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option D

179.  If the diameter of pressure vessel is 15 times the wall thickness, the vessel is said to be a thick
shell.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

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180. The rivets are used for __________ fastenings.
A
permanent
.

B
temporary
.
Answer: Option A
.
181. The strength of a riveted joint is equal to the
A
pull required to tear off the plate per pitch length (Pt)
.

B
pull required to shear off the rivet per pitch length (Ps)
.

C
pull required to crush the rivet per pitch length (Pc)
.

D
minimum value of Pt, Ps or Pc
.
Answer: Option D

182. In the below figure, Hook's law holds good, for the portion from O to A. 

A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

183. The neutral axis of the symmetrical beam does not pass through the centroid of the beam.
A
Agree
.

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 B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B

184.  The Poisson's ratio for steel varies from

A
0.23 to 0.27
.

B
0.27 to 0.30
.

C
0.31 to 0.34
.

D
0.32 to 0.42
.
Answer: Option B

185.  The deformation of a bar under its own weight is __________ the deformation, if the same
body is subjected to a direct load equal to weight of the body.
A
equal to
.

B
half
.

C
double
.

D
quadruple
.
Answer: Option B

186.  A thick cylindrical shell having ro and ri as outer and inner radii, is subjected to an internal
pressure (p). The minimum tangential stress at the outer surface of the shell is

A
.

B
.

C
.

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 D
.

Answer: Option C

187.  In a simple bending theory, one of the assumption is that the plane sections before bending
remain plane after bending. This assumption means that
A
stress is uniform throughout the beam
.

B
strain is uniform throughout the beam
.

C
stress is proportional to the distance from the neutral axis
.

D
strain is proportional to the distance from the neutral axis
.
Answer: Option D

188. The maximum shear stress, in the given figure, is equal to ------__________ of the Mohr's
circle. 

A
radius
.

B
diameter
.

C
circumference
.

D area

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 .
Answer: Option A

189. A simply supported beam of length l carries a point load W at a point C as shown in the below
figure. The maximum deflection lies at 

A
point A
.

B
point B
.

C
point C
.

D
between points B and C
.
Answer: Option D

190. When a body is subjected to direct tensile stresses (σx and σy ) in two mutually perpendicular
directions, accompanied by a simple shear stress τxy , then in Mohr's circle method, the circle
radius is taken as
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C

191. A uniformly distributed load may be assumed to behave like a point load at the centre of gravity
of the load for all sorts of calculations.
A Correct

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 .

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

192. The shear force in the centre of a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length, is
A
zero
.

B
wl2/2
.

C
wl2/4
.

D
wl2/8
.
Answer: Option A

193. When a change in length takes place, the strain is known as

A
linear strain
.

B
lateral strain
.

C
volumetric strain
.

D
shear strain
.
Answer: Option A

194. The maximum bending moment of a simply supported beam with central point load lies at the
point of loading.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

195. When the shear force diagram between any two points is an inclined straight line, it indicates
that there is a uniformly varying load between the two points.

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 A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

196. The maximum deflection of a fixed beam of length l carrying a total load W uniformly distributed

over the whole length is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option D

197. The pull required to tear off the plate per pitch length is (where p = Pitch of rivets, t = Thickness
of plates, and σt, τ and σc = Permissible tensile, shearing and crushing stresses respectively)
A
(p - 2d)t x σc
.

B
(p - d)t x τ
.

C
(p - d)t x σt
.

D
(2p - d)t x σt
.
Answer: Option C

198.  When a beam is subjected to bending moment, the stress at any point is __________ the
distance of the point from the neutral axis.
A
equal to
.

B
directly proportional to
.

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 C
inversely proportional to
.

D
independent of
.
Answer: Option B

199. The torsional rigidity of a shaft is given by

A
T/J
.

B
T/θ
.

C
T/r
.

D
T/G
.
Answer: Option B

200. The unit of strain is

A
N-mm
.

B
N/mm
.

C
mm
.

D
no unit
.
Answer: Option D

201. For the two shafts connected in parallel and subjected to twisting moment, the angle of twist of
each shaft will be same.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

202. For a shaft, the shear stress at a point is __________ the distance from the axis of the shaft.

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 A
equal to
.

B
directly proportional to
.

C
inversely proportional to
.
Answer: Option B

203. A spring used to absorb shocks and vibrations is

A
conical spring
.

B
torsion spring
.

C
leaf spring
.

D
disc spring
.
Answer: Option C

204. The shear stress at the centre of a circular shaft under torsion is

A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.

D
infinity
.
Answer: Option A

205. At the neutral axis of a beam, the shear stress is

A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C maximum

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 .

D
infinity
.
Answer: Option C

206. In a leaf spring, the deflection at the centre is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C

207. The actual neutral axis of a reinforced cement concrete beam is based on the principle that the
moment of areas of compression and tension zones at the neutral axis are equal.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

208.  A cantilever beam is one which is

A
fixed at both ends
.

B
fixed at one end and free at the other end
.

C
supported at its ends
.

D
supported on more than two supports
.
Answer: Option B

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209.  In the above question, the ratio of stiffness of spring 'B' to spring 'A' will be
A
2
.

B
4
.

C
6
.

D
8
.
Answer: Option D

210.  The neutral axis of a transverse section of a beam passes through the centre of gravity of the
section and is
A
in the vertical plane
.

B
in the horizontal plane
.

C
in the same plane in which the beam bends
.

D
at right angle to the plane in which the beam bends
.
Answer: Option D

211.  A pressure vessel is said to be a thick shell, when

A
it is made of thick sheets
.

B
the internal pressure is very high
.

C
the ratio of wall thickness of the vessel to its diameter is less than 1/10.
.

D
the ratio of wall thickness of the vessel to its diameter is greater than 1/10.
.
Answer: Option D

212.  A steel bar 2 m long, 20 mm wide and 10 mm thick is subjected to a pull of 2 kN. If the same
bar is subjected to a push of 2 kN, the Poission's ratio of the bar in tension will be __________
the Poisson's ratio for the bar in compression.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

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 C
greater than
.
Answer: Option A

213. A square beam and a circular beam have the same length, same allowable stress and the
same bending moment. The ratio of weights of the square beam to the circular beam is
A
1/2
.

B
1
.

C
1/1.12
.

D
1/2
.
Answer: Option C

214.  A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d), length (l) and thickness (t)is subjected to an internal
pressure (p). The hoop stress in the shell is
A
pd/t
.

B
pd/2t
.

C
pd/4t
.

D
pd/6t
.
Answer: Option B

215. When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, then tangential or shear
stress on an oblique section of the body inclined at an angle θ to the normal of the section is
A
σ sin 2θ
.

B
σ cos 2θ
.

C
σ/2 sin 2θ
.

D
σ/2 cos 2θ
.
Answer: Option C

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216. The distance between the centre of a rivet hole to the nearest edge of plate, is called
A
margin
.

B
pitch
.

C
back pitch
.

D
diagonal pitch
.
Answer: Option A

217. A localised compressive stress at the area of contact between two members is known as
A
tensile stress
.

B
bending stress
.

C
crushing stress
.

D
shear stress
.
Answer: Option C

218. Two closely-coiled helical springs 'A' and 'B' are equal in all respects but the number of turns of
spring 'A' is double that of spring 'B'. The stiffness of spring 'A' will be __________ that of
spring 'B'.
A
one-sixteenth
.

B
one-eighth
.

C
one-fourth
.

D
one-half
.
Answer: Option D

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219. In a tensile test, when the material is stressed beyond elastic limit, the tensile strain
__________ as compared to the stress.
A
decreases slowly
.

B
increases slowly
.

C
decreases more quickly
.

D
increases more quickly
.
Answer: Option D

220. Poisson's ratio is the ratio of linear stein to the volumetric strain.

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

221. A section of beam is said to be in pure bending, if it is subjected to

A
constant bending moment and constant shear force
.

B
constant shear force and zero bending moment
.

C
constant bending moment and zero shear force
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option C

222. When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite forces, acting tangentially across the
resisting section, as a result of which the body tends to shear off across the section, the stress
and strain induced is
A
tensile stress, tensile strain
.

B
compressive stress, compressive strain
.

C
shear stress, tensile strain
.

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 D
shear stress, shear strain
.
Answer: Option D

223. In the below figure, the plastic range occurs 

A
before point A
.

B
beyond point A
.

C
between points A and D
.

D
between points D and E
.
Answer: Option B

224. The perpendicular distance between the centre lines of the successive rows, is called pitch.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B

225.  The values of equivalent length (L) and actual length (l) of a column for both ends hinged is
the same
A
Yes
.

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 B
No
.
Answer: Option A

226.  The planes, which carry no shear stress, are known as principal planes.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

227.  The stiffness of a closely-coiled helical spring is __________ proportional to number of

turns.
A
directly
.

B
inversely
.
Answer: Option B

228.  The maximum bending moment of a simply supported beam of span l and carrying a point
load W at the centre of beam, is
A
Wl/4
.

B
Wl/2
.

C
Wl
.

D
Wl2/4
.
Answer: Option A

229.  A column of length (l) with both ends fixed may be considered as equivalent to a column of
length __________ with one end fixed and the other end free.
A
l/8
.

B
l/4
.

C
l/2
.

D
l
.
Answer: Option B

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230.  For biaxial stress, the planes of maximum shear are at right angles to each other and are
inclined at 45° to the principal planes.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

231.  The state of stress at a point in a loaded member is shown in the below figure. The
magnitude of maximum shear stress is 

A
10 MPa
.

B
30 MPa
.

C
50 MPa
.

D
100 MPa
.
Answer: Option C

232.  The maximum shear stress in a thin spherical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p) is
zero.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

233. The change in length due to a tensile or compressive force acting on a body is given by
(where P = Tensile or compressive force acting on the body, l = Original length of the body, A =
Cross-sectional area of the body, and E = Young's modulus for the material of the body)
A
.
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 B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B

234.  The assumption, generally, made in the theory of simple bending is that
A
the beam material is perfectly homogenous and isotropic
.

B
the beam material is stressed within its elastic limit
.

C
the plane sections before bending remain plane after bending
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

235.  The shear force of a cantilever beam of length l carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length is __________ at the fixed end.
A
zero
.

B
wl/4
.

C
wl/2
.

D
wl
.
Answer: Option D

236.  In the below figure, stress is proportional to strain, for the portion 

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 A
from O to A
.

B
from A to C
.

C
from A to D
.

D
from D to E
.
Answer: Option A

237.  The product of Young's modulus (E) and moment of inertia (I) is known as
A
modulus of rigidity
.

B
bulk modulus
.

C
flexural rigidity
.

D
torsional rigidity
.
Answer: Option C

238.  The relation between equivalent length (L) and actual length (l) of a column for both ends
fixed is
A
L = l/2
.

B
L = l/2
.

C
L = l
.

D
L = 2l
.

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239.  The ratio of maximum shear stress developed in a rectangular beam and a circular beam
of the same cross-sectional area is
A
2/3
.

B
3/4
.

C
1
.

D
9/8
.
Answer: Option D

240.  Transverse fillet welds are designed for

A
tensile strength
.

B
compressive strength
.

C
shear strength
.

D
bending strength
.
Answer: Option A

241.  A beam of triangular section is placed with its base horizontal. The maximum shear stress
occurs at
A
apex of the triangle
.

B
mid of the height
.

C
centre of gravity of the triangle
.

D
base of the triangle
.
Answer: Option B

242.  When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, then normal stress on
an oblique section of the body inclined at an angle θ to the normal of the section is
A
σ cos θ
.

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 B
σ cos2 θ
.

C
σ sin θ
.

D
σ sin2 θ
.
Answer: Option B

243.  The columns whose slenderness ratio is less than 80, are known as
A
short columns
.

B
long columns
.

C
weak columns
.

D
medium columns
.
Answer: Option A

244.  The equivalent length, of a given column with given end conditions, is the length of an
equivalent column of the same material and cross-section with hinged ends, and having the
value of crippling load equal to that of the given column.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

245.  Within elastic limit, shear stress is __________ shear strain.

A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
directly proportional to
.

D
inversely proportional to
.
Answer: Option C

246.  Modular ratio of the two materials is the ratio of

A
linear stress to linear strain
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 B
shear stress to shear strain
.

C
their modulus of elasticities
.

D
their modulus of rigidities
.
Answer: Option C

247. The hoop stress in a thick cylindrical shell is maximum at the inner radius.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

248.  The bending moment at the free end of a cantilever beam is

A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.
Answer: Option A

249.  If there is a fall in the temperature of a composite body, then a member having greater
coefficient of linear expansion will be subjected to compressive stress.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

250. The lower layer of the beam as shown in the below figure, will be 

A in tension

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B
in compression
.

C
neither in tension nor in compression
.
Answer: Option A.

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