The value of Poisson’s ratio for cork is
A.Zero
B.0.1
C.0.2
D.0.3
E.0.44
Category: Strength Of Materials Mcqs
Which section is normally preferred for an eccentrically loaded strut?
A.Solid
B.Hollow
C.Composite
D.Reinforced
E.Any of the above
A beam of uniform strength is one in which
A.The cross-section is same throughout
B.The bending moment is same at every section
C.The stiffness is same at every section
D.The bending stress is same at every section
E.The load on fibres is same at every section
Clad metals are
A.Non-ferrous materials
B.Two or more dissimilar materials riveted together
C.Two or more dissimilar materials joined together by welding
D.Two or more dissimilar materials jointed together under very high hydraulic pressure
E.None of the above
A form factor is introduced in the design of compressive members to represent the effect of
A.local buckling
B.voids
C.grain orientation
D.diagonal buckling
A non-wielding support means
A.Support that does not elongate
B.Support that restores elongation after the load is removed
C.Support holds the load firmly and safely
D.Support is frictionless
E.Slope of the beam at the support is zero
A masonry dam is liable to fail
A.By sliding on the soil on which it rests
B.Over overturning
C.Due to tensile stress developed
D.Due to excessive compressive stresses
E.Any of the above
The neutral axis of beam
A.Is subjected to maximum stress
B.Is subjected to maximum shear force
C.Has tensile stress on one side and compressive stress on the other
D.Is in the same plane in which the beam bends
E.None of the above
If a rectangular shaft is subjected to torsion, the maximum sher stress will occur
A.Along the diagonal
B.At the comers
C.At the centre
D.At the middle of the small side
E.At the middle of the longer side
