Previous Year Strength of Materials Objective Questions


11. In simple bending theory, one of the assumptions is that the plane sections before bending remain plane after bending. This assumption means that-

A. stress is uniform throughout the beam

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

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

D. strain is uniform throughout the beam

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Correct Answer is C

12. 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

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Correct Answer is D

13. The deformation of a bar under its own weight is _____ the deformation if the same body is subjected to a direct load equal to the weight of the body-

A. half

B. double

C. equal

D. quadruple

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Correct Answer is A

14. Strain re-setters are used to-

A. measure volumetric strain

B. measure linear strain

C. relieve strain

D. measure shear strain

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Correct Answer is B

15. The energy stored in a body when strained within the elastic limit is called-

A. resilience

B. proof resilience

C. impact energy

D. strain energy

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Correct Answer is D

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