SECTION-1

STRENGTH OF MATERIAL MCQ

##### Q41. For the same loading, the maximum bending moment for a fixed beam as compared to simply supported beam is

(a) more
(b) less
(c) same
(d) none of the above.

Ans:(b) less

##### Q42. For the same loading, the maximum deflection for a fixed beam as compared to simply supported beam is

(a) more
(b) same
(c) less
(d) none of the above.

Ans:(c) less

##### Q43. In a fixed beam, temperature variation produces

(a) large stresses
(b) small stresses
(c) zero stress
(d) none of the above.

Ans:(a) large stresses

##### Q44. In a simply supported beam, the temperature variation produces

(a) large stresses
(b) small stresses
(c) zero stress
(d) none of the above.

Ans:(c) zero stress

(a) 49 cm
(b) 98 cm
(c) 7 cm
(d) 14 cm.

Ans:(c) 7 cm

(a) 100
(b) 50
(c) 25
(d) 20.

Ans:(b) 50

(a) 7.0 m
(b) 14.0 m
(c) 3.5 m
(d) 1.75 m.

Ans:(d) 1.75 m.

(a) 100
(b) 50
(c) 25
(d) 20.

Ans:(c) 25

##### Q49. Choose the correct statement

(a) Euler’s formula holds good only for short columns.
(b) A short column is one which has the ratio of its length to least radius of gyration more than 100.
(c) A column with both ends fixed has minimum equivalent (or effective) length.
(d) The equivalent length of a column with one end fixed and other end hinged is half of its actual length.

Ans:(c) A column with both ends fixed has minimum equivalent (or effective) length.

##### Q50. Rankine’s formula is an empirical formula which is used for

(a) long columns
(b) short columns
(c) both long and short columns
(d) none of the above.

Ans:(c) both long and short columns

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