Previous Year Strength of Materials Objective Questions


21. The Poisson’s ratio for steel varies from-

A. 0.23 to 0.27

B. 0.27 to 0.30

C. 0.31 to 0.36

D. 0.36 to 0.40

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Correct Answer is B

22. The bending moment on a section is maximum where shear force is-

A. changing sign

B. maximum

C. minimum

D. zero

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Correct Answer is A

23. 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. ultimate point

C. yield point

D. breaking point

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Correct Answer is C

24. The stress developed in the material without any permanent set is known as-

A. ultimate stress

B. breaking stress

C. yield stress

D. elastic limit

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Correct Answer is D

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25. When a column is subjected to an eccentric load then the stress induced in the column will be-

A. direct stress only

B. shear stress only

C. bending stress only

D. direct and bending stress both

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Correct Answer is D

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