1.

  Strain energy is the

A
energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limits
.

B
energy stored in a body when strained upto the breaking of a specimen
.

C
maximum strain energy which can be stored in a body
.

D
proof resilience per unit volume of a material
.
Answer: Option A

2.  A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy ). The column will tend to buckle in the
direction of the
A
axis of load
.

B
perpendicular to the axis of load
.

C
maximum moment of inertia
.

D
minimum moment of inertia
.
Answer: Option D
3.  The neutral axis of the cross-section a beam is that axis at which the bending stress is
A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.

D
infinity
.
Answer: Option A
4.  Euler's formula holds good only for
A
short columns
.

B
long columns
.

C
both short and long columns
.

D
weak columns
.
 Answer: Option B
5.  The object of caulking in a riveted joint is to make the joint
A
free from corrosion
.

B
stronger in tension
.

C
free from stresses
.

D
leak-proof
.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
6.  A steel bar of 5 mm is heated from 15° C to 40° C and it is free to expand. The bar Will induce
A
no stress
.

B
shear stress
.

C
tensile stress
.

D
compressive stress
.
Answer: Option A
7.  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 normal stress will be
A
400 MPa
.

B
500 MPa
.

C
900 MPa
.

D
1400 MPa
.
Answer: Option D
8.  Two shafts 'A' and 'B' transmit the same power. The speed of shaft 'A' is 250 r.p.m. and that of shaft
'B' is 300 r.p.m. The shaft 'B' has the greater diameter.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
9.  A thick cylindrical shell having ro and ri as outer and inner radii, is subjected to an internal pressure
(p). The maximum tangential stress at the inner surface of the shell is
 A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option A
10.  The stress induced in a body, when suddenly loaded, is __________ the stress induced when the
same load is applied gradually.
A
equal to
.

B
one-half
.

C
twice
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option C

11. 

For a beam, as shown in the below figure, the maximum deflection is  . 

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

12.  If the slenderness ratio for a column is 100, then it is said to be a __________ column.
A long
 .

B
medium
.

C
short
.
Answer: Option A
13.  A masonry dam may fail due to
A
tension in the masonry of the dam and its base
.

B
overturning of the dam
.

C
crushing of masonry at the base of the dam
.

D
any one of the above
.
Answer: Option D

14.  In order to prevent crushing of masonry at the base of the dam, the maximum stress should be
__________ the permissible stress of the soil.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
more than
.
Answer: Option B

15.  When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pushes, as a result of which the body tends to
reduce its length, the stress and strain induced is compressive.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
16.  The bending moment at a point on a beam is the algebraic __________ of all the moments on either
side of the point.
A
sum
.
 B
difference
.
Answer: Option A

17.  The maximum diameter of the hole that can be punched from a plate of maximum shear stress
1/4th of its maximum crushing stress of punch, is equal to (where t = Thickness of the plate)
A
t
.

B
2t
.

C
4t
.

D
8t
.
Answer: Option C

18.  Two closely coiled helical springs 'A' and 'B' are equal in all respects but the number of turns of spring
'A' is half that of spring 'B' The ratio of deflections in spring 'A' to spring 'B' is
A
1/8
.

B
1/4
.

C
1/2
.

D
2
.
Answer: Option C

19.  The deformation per unit length is called

A
tensile stress
.

B
compressive stress
.

C
shear stress
.

D
strain
.
Answer: Option D.
20.  A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal pressure (p). The
ratio of longitudinal strain to volumetric strain is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option D
21. 

In the torsion equation   the term J/R is called

A
shear modulus
.

B
section modulus
.

C
polar modulus
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

22.  Strain resetters are used to

A
measure shear strain
.

B
measure linear strain
.

C
measure volumetric strain
.

D
relieve strain
.
Answer: Option B

23.  The torque transmitted by a solid shaft of diameter (D) is (where τ = Maximum allowable shear
stress)
A
.  x τ x D3
 B
.  x τ x D3

C
.  x τ x D3

D
.  x τ x D3
Answer: Option B

24.  When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress is developed on
the
A
top layer
.

B
bottom layer
.

C
neutral axis
.

D
every cross-section
.
Answer: Option B

25.  For a beam, as shown in the below figure, when the load W is applied in the centre of the beam, the
maximum deflection is 

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option A
26.  The point of contraflexure is a point where
 A
shear force changes sign
.

B
bending moment changes sign
.

C
shear force is maximum
.

D
bending moment is maximum
.
Answer: Option B

27.  The simply supported beam 'A' of length l carries a central point load W. Another beam 'B' is loaded
with a uniformly distributed load such that the total load on the beam is W. The ratio of maximum
deflections between beams A and B is
A
5/8
.

B
8/5
.

C
5/4
.

D
4/5
.
Answer: Option B

28.  The maximum stress produced in a bar of tapering section is at

A
smaller end
.

B
larger end
.

C
middle
.

D
anywhere
.
Answer: Option A

29.  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
.
Answer: Option C

30.  In compression test, the fracture in cast iron specimen would occur along
A
the axis of load
.

B
an oblique plane
.

C
at right angles to the axis of specimen
.

D
would not occur
.
Answer: Option B
31.  The bending stress in a beam is __________ section modulus.
A
directly proportional to
.

B
inversely proportional to
.
Answer: Option B

32.  When shear force at a point is zero, then bending moment is __________ at that point.
A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.

D
infinity
.
Answer: Option C

33.  The maximum bending moment for the beam shown in the below figure, lies at a distance of
__________ from the end B. 
 A
l/2
.

B
l/3
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option D

34.  When a bar is cooled to - 5°C, it will develop

A
no stress
.

B
shear stress
.

C
tensile stress
.

D
compressive stress
.
Answer: Option C

35.  The limit of eccentricity is based upon no tension condition.

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
36.  In order to know whether a column is long or short, we must know its slenderness ratio.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
37.  A composite shaft consisting of two stepped portions having spring constants k1 and k2 is held
between two rigid supports at the ends. Its equivalent spring constant is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
k1+k2
.
Answer: Option D

38.  Resilience is the

A
energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limits
.

B
energy stored in a body when strained upto the breaking of the specimen
.

C
maximum strain energy which can be stored in a body
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option D

39.  If the depth is kept constant for a beam of uniform strength, then its width will vary in proportional to
(where M = Bending moment)
A
M
.

B
M
.

C
M2
.

D
M3
.
Answer: Option A

40.  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
.
Answer: Option A
41.  If the tearing efficiency of a riveted joint is 50%, then ratio of rivet hole diameter to the pitch of rivets is
A
0.20
.

B
0.30
.

C
0.50
.

D
0.60
.
Answer: Option C

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

B
double
.

C
four times
.

D
six times
.
Answer: Option B

43.  In a simple bending of beams, the stress in the beam varies

A
linearly
.

B
parabolically
.

C hyperbolically
 .

D
elliptically
.
Answer: Option A

44.  A beam supported at its both ends is not a simply supported beam.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

45.  The stress at which the extension of the material takes place more quickly as compared to the
increase in load, is called
A
elastic limit
.

B
yield point
.

C
ultimate point
.

D
breaking point
.
Answer: Option B

46.  The strain energy stored in a solid circular shaft subjected to shear stress (τ) is (where C = Modulus
of rigidity for the shaft material)
A
.  x Volume of shaft

B
.  x Volume of shaft

C
.  x Volume of shaft

D
.  x Volume of shaft
Answer: Option D

47.  When two main plates are kept in alignment butting each other and riveted with cover plate on both
 sides of the main plates with two rows of rivets in each main plate, the joint is known as __________
double cover butt joint.
A
single riveted
.

B
double riveted
.
Answer: Option B

48.  Whenever a material is loaded within elastic limit, stress is __________ strain.
A
equal to
.

B
directly proportional to
.

C
inversely proportional to
.
Answer: Option B

49.  A load which is spread over a beam in such a manner that it varies uniformly over the whole length of
abeam is called uniformly __________ load.
A
distributed
.

B
varying
.
Answer: Option B

50.  Which of the following statement is correct?

A
The energy stored in a body, when strained within elastic limit is known as strain energy.
.

B
The maximum strain energy which can be stored in a body is termed as proof resilience.
.

C
The proof resilience per unit volume of a material is known as modulus of resilience.
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

SECTION 2

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

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
.

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
.
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
.

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

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
.

D
elastic limit
.
Answer: Option C

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

A
0.33 to 0.37
.

B
0.21 to 0.26
.

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
.
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,
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

30.  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
.

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
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
.

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
.
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
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
.

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
.

C
four times
.

D
eight times
.
Answer: Option C

SECTION 3

1.  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

2.  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

3.  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
.

C
0.01 l/L
.

D
0.001 l/L
.
Answer: Option D

4.  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

5.  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
6.  When a bar of length l, width b and thickness t is subjected to a pull 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 C.

7.  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

8.  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

9.  The product of the tangential force acting on the shaft and its distance from the axis of the shaft (i.e.
radius of shaft) is known as
A bending moment
 .

B
twisting moment
.

C
torsional rigidity
.

D
flexural rigidity
.
Answer: Option B

10.  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
11.  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

12.  Which of the following statement is correct?

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

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

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

14.  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

15.  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
16.  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

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

A
resilience
.

B
proofresilience
.

C
impact energy
.

D
modulus of resilience
.
Answer: Option A

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

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

19.  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

20.  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
21.  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

22.  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
23.  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

24.  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.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

25.  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
26.  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

27.  The springs in brakes and clutches are used to

A
to apply forces
.

B
to measure forces
.

C
to store strain energy
.

D
to absorb shocks
.
Answer: Option A

28.  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

29.  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

30.  Parallel fillet welds are designed for bending strength.

A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A
31.  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

32.  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

33.  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
.

D
π/4 x d2 x σc
.
Answer: Option B

34.  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

35.  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
36.  Which of the following statement is correct?
A
The stress is the pressure per unit area.
.

B
The strain is expressed in mm.
.

C
Hook's law holds good upto the breaking point.
.
 D
Stress is directly proportional to strain within elastic limit.
.
Answer: Option D

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

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C

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

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

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

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C

40.  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
41.  The maximum deflection of a fixed beam of length l carrying a central point load W is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C

42.  The breaking stress is __________ the ultimate stress.

A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option B

43.  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

44.  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

45.  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
46.  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

47.  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
.

B
double riveted lap joint
.

C
double riveted single cover butt joint
.

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

48.  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

49.  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

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

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B

SECTION 4

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

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
Report

2.  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

3.  Which of the following statement is wrong?

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

4.  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

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

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
6.  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

7.  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

8.  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

9.  In a riveted joint, when the rivets in the various rows are opposite to each other, the joint is said to be
A
chain riveted
.
 B
zig-zag riveted
.

C
diamond riveted
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

10.  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

11.  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

12.  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

13.  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

14.  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

15.  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
16.  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

17.  The direct stress, across a principal plane, is known as principal stress.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

18.  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

19.  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.
20.  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
21.  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
.

B
compressive
.

C
shear
.

D
zero
.
Answer: Option B

22.  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

23.  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
.

C
2
.

D
4
.
Answer: Option A

24.  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

25.  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

26.  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
.
Answer: Option B

27.  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

28.  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

29.  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

30.  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

31.  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
.

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

B
does not depend
.
 Answer: Option B

33.  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
.

D
pd/6t
.
Answer: Option C

34.  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

35.  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

36.  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
.

D
a parabolic curve
.
Answer: Option D

37.  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

38.  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

39.  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

40.  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)

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B

41.  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

42.  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

43.  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

44.  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

45.  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

 .
Answer: Option B

46.  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

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

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option D

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

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

49.  For long columns, thevalue of buckling load is __________ crushing load.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.
 C
more than
.
Answer: Option B

50.  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

SECTION 5

1.  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
2.  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
.

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

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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
.
 C
2T
.

D
4T
.
Answer: Option A

6.  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

7.  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

8.  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 
 A
0.4 radian
.

B
0.8 radian
.

C
1.6 radian
.

D
3.2 radian
.
Answer: Option C

9.  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

10.  In the below figure, __________ represents glass. 

A
curve A
.

B
curve B
.

C curve C
 .

D
curve D
.
Answer: Option C

11.  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

12.  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 tickness increases
.
Answer: Option D

13.  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

14.  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

15.  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

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

A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

17.  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

18.  The proof resilience is the maximum strain energy which can be stored in a body.
A
Yes
.
 B
No
.
Answer: Option A

19.  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

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

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

21.  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

22.  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

23.  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
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24.  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
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25.  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
26.  The maximum shear stress is equal to the radius of Mohr's circle.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A
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27.  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
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28.  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
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29.  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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30.  The rivets are used for __________ fastenings.

A
permanent
.

B
temporary
.
Answer: Option A
31.  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
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32.  In the below figure, Hook's law holds good, for the portion from O to A. 

A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A
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33.  The neutral axis of the symmetrical beam does not pass through the centroid of the beam.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
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34.  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
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35.  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
36.  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
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
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37.  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
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38.  The maximum shear stress, in the given figure, is equal to __________ of the Mohr's circle. 

A
radius
.

B
diameter
.

C
circumference
.

D
area
.
Answer: Option A
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39.  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
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40.  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
41.  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
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A
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42.  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
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43.  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
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44.  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
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45.  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.
A
Yes
.
 B
No
.
Answer: Option A
46.  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
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47.  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
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48.  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
.

C inversely proportional to
 .

D
independent of
.
Answer: Option B
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49.  The torsional rigidity of a shaft is given by

A
T/J
.

B
T/θ
.

C
T/r
.

D
T/G
.
Answer: Option B
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50.  The unit of strain is

A
N-mm
.

B
N/mm
.

C
mm
.

D
no unit
.
Answer: Option D

SECTION 6

1.  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
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2.  For a shaft, the shear stress at a point is __________ the distance from the axis of the shaft.
A
equal to
.

B
directly proportional to
.

C
inversely proportional to
.
Answer: Option B
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3.  A spring used to absorb shocks and vibrations is

A
conical spring
.

B
torsion spring
.

C
leaf spring
.

D
disc spring
.
Answer: Option C
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4.  The shear stress at the centre of a circular shaft under torsion is
A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.
 D
infinity
.
Answer: Option A
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5.  At the neutral axis of a beam, the shear stress is

A
zero
.

B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.

D
infinity
.
Answer: Option C
6.  In a leaf spring, the deflection at the centre is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
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7.  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
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8.  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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9.  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
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10.  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
11.  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
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12.  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
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option A
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13.  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
 .
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14.  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
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15.  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
16.  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
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17.  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
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18.  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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19.  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
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20.  Poisson's ratio is the ratio of linear stein to the volumetric strain.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
21.  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
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22.  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
.

D
shear stress, shear strain
.
Answer: Option D
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23.  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
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24.  The perpendicular distance between the centre lines of the successive rows, is called pitch.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
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25.  The values of equivalent length (L) and actual length (l) of a column for both ends hinged is the same
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A
26.  The planes, which carry no shear stress, are known as principal planes.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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27.  The stiffness of a closely-coiled helical spring is __________ proportional to number of turns.
A
directly
.

B
inversely
.
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28.  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
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29.  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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30.  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
31.  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
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32.  The maximum shear stress in a thin spherical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p) is zero.
A Yes
 .

B
No
.
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33.  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
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B
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34.  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
.
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35.  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
36.  In the below figure, stress is proportional to strain, for the portion 

A
from O to A
.

B
from A to C
.

C
from A to D
.

D
from D to E
.
Answer: Option A
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37.  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
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38.  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
.
Answer: Option A
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39.  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
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40.  Transverse fillet welds are designed for

A
tensile strength
.

B
compressive strength
.
 C
shear strength
.

D
bending strength
.
Answer: Option A
42.  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
.

B
σ cos2 θ
.

C
σ sin θ
.

D
σ sin2 θ
.
Answer: Option B
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43.  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
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44.  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
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45.  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
46.  Modular ratio of the two materials is the ratio of
A
linear stress to linear strain
.

B
shear stress to shear strain
.

C
their modulus of elasticities
.

D
their modulus of rigidities
.
Answer: Option C
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47.  The hoop stress in a thick cylindrical shell is maximum at the inner radius.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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48.  The bending moment at the free end of a cantilever beam is

A
zero
.
 B
minimum
.

C
maximum
.
Answer: Option A
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49.  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

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

A
in tension
.

B
in compression
.

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

SECTION 7

1.  In a beam of uniform strength, the bending stress developed is constant and is equal to the allowable
stress at every section of the beam.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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2.  The bending moment of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length is __________ at the fixed end.
A
wl/4
.

B
wl/2
.

C
wl
.

D
wl2/2
.
Answer: Option D
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3.  Two shafts 'A' and 'B' are made of same material. The shaft 'A' is of diameter D and shaft 'B' is of
diameter D/2. The strength of shaft 'B' is __________ as that of shaft 'A'
A
one-eighth
.

B
one-fourth
.

C
one-half
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option A
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4.  A body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane. The shear stress is maximum at a
section inclined at __________ to the normal of the section.
A
45° and 90°
.

B
45° and 135°
.

C 60° and 150°

 .

D
30° and 135°
.
Answer: Option B
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5.  The bending moment on a section is maximum where shear force is

A
minimum
.

B
maximum
.

C
changing sign
.

D
zero
.
Answer: Option C
6.  The springs in cars are used to store strain energy.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option B
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7.  In a stress-strain diagram for mild steel, as shown in the below figure, the point A represents 

A
elastic limit
.

B upper yield-point
 .

C
lower yield point
.

D
breaking point
.
Answer: Option A
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8.  When the retained material is subjected to some superimposed or surcharged load, the total
horizontal pressure due to surcharged load is (where p = Intensity of the supercharged load)

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option A
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9.  The unit of Young's modulus is same as that of stress.

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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10.  In the below figure, the point B represents upper yield point. 

 A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A
11.  The tensile test is carried on __________ materials.
A
ductile
.

B
brittle
.

C
malleable
.

D
plastic
.
Answer: Option A
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12.  If percentage elongation of a certain specimen made of a material 'A' under tensile test is 30% and
the percentage elongation of a specimen with same dimensions made of another material 'B' is 40%,
then material 'B' is more ductile than material 'A'.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A
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13.  A fixed beam is one which is fixed at __________ of its ends.

A one
 .

B
both
.
Answer: Option B

14.  Factor of safety is defined as the ratio of

A
ultimate stress to working stress
.

B
working stress to ultimate stress
.

C
breaking stress to ultimate stress
.

D
ultimate stress to breaking stress
.
Answer: Option A
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15.  The value of equivalent length is taken to be half of the actual length of a column with one end fixed
and the other end free.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
16.  The shear force diagram of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length will be
A
a right angled triangle
.

B
an issoscles triangle
.

C
an equilateral triangle
.

D
a rectangle
.
Answer: Option A
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17.  Whenever some external system of forces acts on a body, it undergoes some deformation. As the
body undergoes some deformation, it sets up some resistance to the deformation. This resistance per
unit area to deformation, is called
A
strain
.

B
stress
.

C
pressure
.

D
modulus of elasticity
.
Answer: Option B
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18.  The longitudinal stress in a riveted cylindrical shell of diameter (d), thickness (t) and subjected to an
internal pressure (p) is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C
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19.  Two solid shafts 'A' and 'B' are made of the same material. The shaft 'A' is of 50 mm diameter and
shaft 'B' is of 100 mm diameter. The strength of shaft 'B' is __________ as that of shaft A.
A
one-half
.

B
double
.

C
four times
.

D eight times
 .
Answer: Option D
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20.  In calculating the strength of a riveted joint in tearing, shearing and crushing, the
A
actual diameter of rivet is used
.

B
actual diameter of hole drilled for rivet is used
.

C
mean diameter of hole drilled and rivet is used
.

D
smaller of the rivet diameter and hole diameter is used
.
Answer: Option B
21.  The strain energy stored in a hollow circular shaft of outer diameter (D) and inner diameter (d)
subjected to shear stress is

A
.
 x Volume of shaft

B
.
 x Volume of shaft

C
.
 x Volume of shaft

D
.
 x Volume of shaft
Answer: Option D
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22.  Fatigue test is carried out for

A
stresses varying between two limits of equal value, but of opposite sign
.

B
stresses varying between two limits of unequal value, but of opposite sign
.

C stresses varying between two limits of unequal value but of same sign
 .

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D
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23.  The section modulus (Z) of a beam is given by

A
I/y
.

B
I.y
.

C
y/I
.

D
M/I
.
Answer: Option A
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24.  Every direct stress is always accompanied by a strain in its own direction and an opposite kind of
strain in every direction, at right angles to it. Such a strain is known as
A
linear strain
.

B
lateral strain
.

C
volumetric strain
.

D
shear strain
.
Answer: Option B
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25.  The shear force of 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 __________ at the fixed end.
A
zero
.
 B
wl/4
.

C
wl/2
.

D
wl
.
Answer: Option C
26.  When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum tensile stress is developed on the
A
top layer
.

B
bottom layer
.

C
neutral axis
.

D
every cross-section
.
Answer: Option A
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27.  The compressive strength of brittle materials is __________ its tensile strength.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option C
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28.  When a closely-coiied helical spring of mean diameter (D) is subjected to an axial load (W), the
deflection of the spring (δ) is given by (where d = Diameter of spring wire, n = No. of turns of the
spring, and C = Modulus of rigidity for the spring material)

A
.

B
.
 C
.

D
.

Answer: Option D
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29.  In spring balances, the spring is used

A
to apply forces
.

B
to measure forces
.

C
to absorb shocks
.

D
to store strain energy
.
Answer: Option B
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30.  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 both ends fixed is 4.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
31.  The torsional rigidity of a shaft is expressed by the torque required to produce a twist of one radian
per unit length of a shaft.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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32.  When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σx) in one plane accompanied by a simple shear
stress (τxy ), the minimum normal stress is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B
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33.  The stress developed in the material without any permanent set is called
A
elastic limit
.

B
yield stress
.

C
ultimate stress
.

D
breaking stress
.
Answer: Option A
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34.  For riveting, the size of hole drilled in plates is __________ shank diameter of rivet.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option C
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35.  When a bar is subjected to a change of temperature and its deformation is prevented, the stress
induced in the bar is
A
tensile stress
.

B
compressive stress
.

C
shear stress
.

D
thermal stress
.
Answer: Option D
36.  For a given stress, the ratio of moment of resistance of a beam of square cross-section when placed
with its two sides horizontal to the moment of resistance with its diagonal horizontal, is
A
1/2
.

B
1
.

C
1/2
.

D
2
.
Answer: Option D
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37.  The Young's modulus of a material is 125 GPa and Poissons ratio is 0.25. The modulus of rigidity of
me material is
A
30 GPa
.

B
50 GPa
.

C
80 GPa
.

D
100 GPa
.
Answer: Option B
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38.  The layer at the centre of gravity of the beam as shown in the below figure, will be 
 A
in tension
.

B
in compression
.

C
neither in tension nor in compression
.
Answer: Option C
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39.  If the modulus of elasticity for a given material is twice its modulus of rigidity, then bulk modulus is
equal to
A
2C
.

B
3C
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option C
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40.  A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b and depth d carries a central point load W. Another
bream 'B' has the same length and breadth but its depth is doubled. The deflection of beam 'B' will be
double as compared to beam 'A'.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option B
41.  The centre to centre distance, between two consecutive rivets in a row, is called
A margin
 .

B
pitch
.

C
back pitch
.

D
diagonal pitch
.
Answer: Option B
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42.  The buckling load for a given column depends upon

A
area of cross-section of the column
.

B
length and least radius of gyration of the column
.

C
modulus of elasticity for the material of the column
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D
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43.  A continuous beam is one which is

A
fixed at both ends
.

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

C
supported on more than two supports
.

D
extending beyond the supports
.
Answer: Option C
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44.  When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pulls, as a result of which the body tends to
extend its length, the stress and strain induced is
A
compressive stress, tensile strain
.

B
tensile stress, compressive strain
.

C
tensile stress, tensile strain
.

D
compressive stress, compressive strain
.
Answer: Option C
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45.  The hoop stress in a riveted cylindrical shell of diameter (d), thickness (t) and subjected to an internal
pressure (p) is (where η = Efficiency of the riveted joint)
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option B
46.  According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column of length (l) with one end fixed and
the other end hinged, is

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
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47.  The pull required to shear off a rivet, in double shear, per pitch length is
A
π/4 x d2 x σt
.

B
π/4 x d2 x τ
.

C
π/2 x d2 x σt
.

D
π/2 x d2 x τ
.
Answer: Option D
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48.  The relation between modulus of elasticity (E) and modulus of rigidity (C) is given by

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option A
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49.  Lame's theory is associated with

A
thin cylindrical shells
.

B
thick cylindrical shells
.

C
direct and bending stresses
.
 D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

50.  The ductility of the material __________ with the decrease in percentage elongation of a specimen
under tensile test.
A
increases
.

B
decreases
.

C
remains same
.
Answer: Option B

SECTION 7

1.  A pressure vessel is said to be a thin shell when the ratio of wall thickness of the vessel to its
diameter is __________ 1/10.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option B
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2.  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 hinged, is 1/2.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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3.  A tensile test is performed on a mild steel round bar. Its diameter after fracture will
 A
remain same
.

B
increase
.

C
decrease
.

D
depend upon rate of loading
.
Answer: Option C
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4.  Two closely coiled helical springs 'A' and 'B' are equal in all respects but the diameter of wire of
spring 'A' is double that of spring 'B' The stiffness of spring 'B' will be __________ that of spring 'A'
A
one-sixteenth
.

B
one-eighth
.

C
one-fourth
.

D
one-half
.
Answer: Option A
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5.  When a closely-coiled helical spring of mean diameter (D) is subjected to an axial load (W), the
stiffness of the spring is given by

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option D
6.  When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σx) in one plane accompanied by a simple shear
stress (τxy ), the maximum normal stress is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option A
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7.  The strain energy stored in a body, when suddenly loaded, is __________ the strain energy stored
when same load is applied gradually.
A
equal to
.

B
one-half
.

C
twice
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option D
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8.  The shear force at the centre of a simply supported beam with a gradually varying load from zero at
both ends to wper metre at the centre, is
A
zero
.

B
wl/4
.

C
wl/2
.

D
wl2/2
.
Answer: Option A
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9.  The proof resilience per unit volume of a material is known as modulus of resilience.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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10.  According to Unwin's formula, the relation between diameter of rivet hole (d) and thickness of plate (t)
is given by (where d and t are in mm)
A
d = t
.

B
d = 1.6 square root t
.

C
d = 2t
.

D
d = 6 square root t
.
Answer: Option D
11.  The relation between equivalent length (L) and actual length (l) of a column for one end fixed and the
other end hinged is
A
L = l/2
.

B
L = l/2
.

C
L = l
.

D
L = 4l
.
Answer: Option B
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12.  The total strain energy stored in a body is called proof resilience.
 A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
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13.  The thermal stress in a bar is __________ proportional to the change in temperature.
A
directly
.

B
indirectly
.
Answer: Option A
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14.  The section modulus of a circular section about an axis through its C.G., is
A
πd2/4
.

B
πd2/16
.

C
πd3/16
.

D
πd3/32
.
Answer: Option D
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15.  In the above question, the normal stress on an oblique section will be maximum, when θ is equal to
A
0°
.

B
30°
.

C
45°
.
 D
90°
.
Answer: Option A
16.  In the below figure, curve D represents mild steel. 

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A
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17.  Which of the following is a proper sequence?

A
proportional limit, elastic limit, yielding, failure
.

B
elastic limit, proportional limit, yielding, failure
.

C
yielding, proportional limit, elastic limit, failure
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option A
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18.  The neutral axis of a beam is subjected to __________ stress.

A
zero
.
 B
maximum tensile
.

C
minimum tensile
.

D
maximum compressive
.
Answer: Option A
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19.  When a load on the free end of a cantilever beam is increased, failure will occur
A
at the free end
.

B
at the fixed end
.

C
in the middle of the beam
.

D
at a distance 2l/3 from free end
.
Answer: Option B
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20.  The length of a conical bar is l, diameter of base is d and weight per unit volume is w. It is fixea at its
upper end and hanging freely. The elongation of the bar under the action of its own weight will be

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
21.  Which of the following is the correct torsion equation?

A
.
 B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B
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22.  According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load of a column is given by p = π2 EI/Cl2 In this
equation, the value of C for a column with both ends hinged, is
A
1/4
.

B
1/2
.

C
1
.

D
2
.
Answer: Option C
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23.  The strength of the shaft is judged by the torque transmitted by the shaft.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A
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24.  The shear force at a certain point on a beam changes sign from +ve value to -ve value or vice versa.
The bending moment at that point will be zero.
A
True
.
 B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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25.  In a riveted joint, when the number of rivets decreases from the inner most row to outer most row, the
joint is said to be
A
chain riveted
.

B
zig-zag riveted
.

C
diamond riveted
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C
26.  A spring, when loaded, is permanently distorted and recover its original shape when the load is
removed.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A
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27.  When a rectangular beam is loaded longitudinally, the shear force develops on the top layer.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option B
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28.  The capacity of a strained body for doing work on the removal of the straining force, is called
A
strain energy
.
 B
resilience
.

C
proof resilience
.

D
impact energy
.
Answer: Option B
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29.  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 tangential stress is given by 

A
OC
.

B
OP
.

C
OQ
.

D
PQ
.
Answer: Option D
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30.  The hoop stress in a thin cylindrical shell is

A
longitudinal stress
.

B
compressive stress
.

C
radial stress
.
 D
circumferential tensile stress
.
Answer: Option D
31.  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 normal stress will be
A
-100 MPa
.

B
250 MPa
.

C
300 MPa
.

D
400 MPa
.
Answer: Option D
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32.  A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b, and depth d carries a central point load W.
Another beam 'B' has the same length and depth but its breadth is doubled. The deflection of beam
'B' will be __________ as compared to beam 'A'.
A
one-fourth
.

B
one-half
.

C
double
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option B
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33.  The moment of resistance of a balanced reinforced concrete beam is based on the stresses in
A
steel only
.

B
concrete only
.

C
steel and concrete both
.
 D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C
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34.  The load at which the column just buckles, is known as

A
buckling load
.

B
critical load
.

C
crippling load
.

D
any one of these
.
Answer: Option D
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35.  The Rankine's constant for a mild steel column with both ends hinged is
A
1/750
.

B
1/1600
.

C
1/7500
.

D
1/9000
.
Answer: Option C
36.  The rectangular beam 'A ' has length l, width b and depth d. Another beam 'B' has the same width
and depth but length is double that of 'A'. The elastic strength of beam 'B' will be __________ as
compared to beam A.
A
same
.

B
one-halt
.

C
one-fourth
.

D one-eighth
 .
Answer: Option B
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37.  A simply supported beam with a gradually varying load from zero at B and w per unit length at A is
shown in the below figure. The shear force at B is equal to 

A
wl/6
.

B
wl/3
.

C
wl
.

D
2 wl/3
.
Answer: Option A
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38.  A tensile test is performed on a round bar. After fracture, it has been found that the diameter remains
approximately same at fracture. The material under test was
A
mild steel
.

B
cast iron
.

C
glass
.

D
copper
.
Answer: Option B
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39.  In a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length, the point of
contraflexure
A
lies in the centre of the beam
.

B
lies at the ends of the beam
.

C
depends upon the length of beam
.

D
does not exist
.
Answer: Option D
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40.  Modulus of rigidity 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 D
41.  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 minimum normal stress will be
A
-100 MPa
.

B
250 MPa
.

C
300 MPa
.

D
400 MPa
.
Answer: Option A
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42.  The polar modulus for a hollow shaft of outer diameter (D) and inner diameter (d) is
 A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
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43.  The ratio of linear stress to the linear strain is called

A
modulus of rigidity
.

B
modulus of elasticity
.

C
bulk modulus
.

D
Poisson's ratio
.
Answer: Option B
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44.  The bending equation is

A
.

B
.

C
.
 D
.

Answer: Option A
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45.  A riveted joint may fail by

A
tearing of the plate at an edge
.

B
tearing of the plate across a row of rivets
.

C
shearing of rivets
.

D
any one of these
.
Answer: Option D
46.  A shear stress across a plane, is always accompanied by a balancing shear stress across the plane
and normal to it.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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47.  The maximum bending moment for the beam shown in the below figure, is 

A
.

B
.
 C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
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48.  When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σx) in one plane accompanied by a simple shear
stress (τxy), the maximum shear stress is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option D
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49.  The bending moment diagram for a simply supported beam loaded in its centre is
A
a right angled triangle
.

B
an issoscles triangle
.

C
an equilateral triangle
.

D
a rectangle
.
Answer: Option B
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50.  A load which acts at a point on a beam is not called uniformly distributed load.
 A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

SECTION 8

1.  A beam supported on more than two supports is called

A
simply supported beam
.

B
fixed beam
.

C
overhanging beam
.

D
continuous beam
.
Answer: Option D
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2.  In a leaf spring, the length of all the leaves are equal.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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3.  Two beams, one of circular cross-section and the other of square cross-section, have equal areas of
cross-sections. When these beams are subjected to bending,
A
both beams are equally economical
.

B
square beam is more economical
.

C
circular beam is more economical
.
 D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B
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4.  A beam extending beyond the supports is called

A
simply supported beam
.

B
fixed beam
.

C
overhanging beam
.

D
cantilever beam
.
Answer: Option C
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5.  The compression test is carried on __________ materials.

A
ductile
.

B
brittle
.

C
malleable
.

D
plastic
.
Answer: Option B
7.  When a material is loaded within elastic limit, the material will regain its shape and size when the load
is removed.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A
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8.  The critical neutral axis of a reinforced cement concrete beam is based on the principle that the
neutral axis is situated at the centre of gravity of a given section.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A
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9.  The bending stress in abeam is __________ bending moment.

A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
more than
.

D
directly proportional to
.
Answer: Option D
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10.  The tensile strength of ductile materials is __________ its compressive strength.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option C
11.  In case of an under-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is __________ that of the
critical neutral axis.
A
same as
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option B
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12.  The maximum shear stress developed in a beam of circular section is __________ the average shear
stress.
A
equal to
.

B
4/3 times
.

C
1.5 times
.

D
twice
.
Answer: Option B
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13.  When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, then maximum normal stress
occurs at a section inclined at __________ to the normal of the section.
A
0°
.

B
30°
.

C
45°
.

D
90°
.
Answer: Option A
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14.  For no tension condition in the base of a short column of circular section, the line of action of the load
should be within a circle of diameter equal to __________ of the main circle.
A
one-half
.

B
one-third
.

C one-fourth
 .

D
one-eighth
.
Answer: Option C
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15.  A rectangular beam of length l supported at its two ends carries a central point load W. The maximum
deflection occurs
A
at the ends
.

B
at l/3 from both ends
.

C
at the centre
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C
16.  A leaf spring is supported at the
A
ends and loaded at the centre
.

B
centre and loaded at the ends
.

C
ends and loaded anywhere
.

D
centre and loaded anywhere
.
Answer: Option B
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17.  In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on
the spring, l = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates, and t = Thickness of
plates)

A
.

B
.
 C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B
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18.  The unit of stress in S.I. units is

A
N/mm2
.

B
kN/mm2
.

C
N/m2
.

D
any one of these
.
Answer: Option D
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19.  The modulus of elasticity for mild steel is approximately equal to

A
10 kN/mm2
.

B
80 kN/mm2
.

C
100 kN/mm2
.

D
210 kN/mm2
.
Answer: Option D
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20.  The Rankine's formula holds good for

A
short columns
.
 B
long columns
.

C
both short and long columns
.

D
weak columns
.
Answer: Option C
21.  A rectangular beam subjected to a bending moment is shown in the below figure. The upper layer of
the beam will be in tension. 

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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22.  The strain energy stored in a body due to shear stress, is (where τ = Shear stress, C = Shear
modulus, and V = Volume of the body)

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C
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23.  In case of eccentrically loaded struts __________ is preferred.

 A
solid section
.

B
hollow section
.

C
composite section
.

D
reinforced section
.
Answer: Option C
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24.  For a beam, as shown in the below figure, the deflection at C is (where E = Young's modulus for the
beam material, and I = Moment of inertia of the beam section. ) 

A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option B
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25.  In a stress-strain diagram as shown in the below figure, the curve A represents 

 A
mild steel
.

B
soft brass
.

C
low carbon steel
.

D
cold rolled steel
.
Answer: Option B
26.  A thick pressure vessel is always used for the generation of steam, as it can withstand high
pressures.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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27.  Shear modulus is the ratio of

A
linear stress to linear strain
.

B
linear stress to lateral strain
.

C
volumetric strain to linear strain
.

D
shear stress to shear strain
.
Answer: Option D
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28.  The assumption made in the theory of the reinforced cement concrete beam is that
A
all the tensile stresses are taken up by the steel reinforcement only
.

B
there is a sufficient bond between steel and concrete
.

C
the steel and concrete are stressed within its elastic limit
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D
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29.  When there is a sudden increase or decrease in shear force diagram between any 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 A
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30.  The steel bars in a reinforced cement concrete beam are embedded __________ of the beam.
A
in the centre
.

B
near the bottom
.

C
near the top
.

D
at any position
.
Answer: Option B
31.  The distance between the centres of rivets in adjacent rows of zig-zag riveted joint, is called back
 pitch.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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32.  In a watch, the spring is used to store strain energy. This energy is released
A
to stop the watch
.

B
to run the watch
.

C
to change the time
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option B
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33.  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
.
Answer: Option C
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34.  A closely-coiled helical spring of stiffness k is cut into (n) equal parts. The stiffness in each part of the
spring will be
A kn
 .

B
nk
.

C
nk
.

D
nk2
.
Answer: Option C
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35.  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
.
Answer: Option D
36.  Hook's law holds good up to
A
yield point
.

B
elastic limit
.

C
plastic limit
.

D
breaking point
.
Answer: Option B
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37.  The shear force at the ends of a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load of w per
unit length is
A
zero at its both ends
.
 B
wl at one end and - wl at the other end
.

C
wl/2 at one end and - wl/2 at the other end
.

D
wl2/2 at one end and - wl2/2 at the other end
.
Answer: Option C
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38.  The shear modulus of most materials with respect to the modulus of elasticity is
A
equal to half
.

B
less than half
.

C
more than half
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B
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39.  In a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure p, the ratio of longitudinal stress to the
hoop stress is
A
1/2
.

B
3/4
.

C
1
.

D
1.5
.
Answer: Option A
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40.  The maximum shear stress is __________ the algebraic difference of maximum and minimum normal
 stresses.
A
equal to
.

B
one-fourth
.

C
one-half
.

D
twice
.
Answer: Option C
41.  The bending moment of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a uniformly distributed load
of w per unit length is __________ at the free end.
A
zero
.

B
wl/4
.

C
wl/2
.

D
wl
.
Answer: Option A
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42.  The ultimate tensile stress for mild steel is __________ the ultimate compressive stress.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
more than
.
Answer: Option C
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43.  The direct stress induced in a long column is __________ as compared to bending stress.
A same
 .

B
more
.

C
less
.

D
negligible
.
Answer: Option D
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44.  The shear force of a cantilever beam of length l carrying a uniformly distributed load of w per unit
length is __________ at the free end.
A
zero
.

B
wl/4
.

C
wl/2
.

D
wl
.
Answer: Option A
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45.  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 __________ the extension of a circular bar of
diameter d1 d2 subjected to the same load P.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
greater than
.
Answer: Option A

46.  In case of an over-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is the same as that of the critical
neutral axis.
A
True
.
 B
False
.
Answer: Option B
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47.  The thickness of a thin cylindrical shell with hemispherical ends is __________ that of spherical ends.
A
equal to
.

B
more than
.

C
less than
.
Answer: Option B
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48.  The assumption made in Euler's column theory is that

A
the failure of column occurs due to buckling alone
.

B
the length of column is very large as compared to its cross-sectional dimensions
.

C
the column material obeys Hooke's law
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D
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49.  The limit of eccentricity for no tensile conditions for a column of circular section of diameter (d) is
A
d/4
.

B
d/8
.

C
d/12
.
 D
d/16
.
Answer: Option B
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50.  The bending moment at the ends of a simply supported beam will be zero.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A