Strength of Materials Questions and Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

Eccentrically loaded columns are generally subjected to

(A) axial compression and tension

(B) bending stress, shear and axial compression

(C) bending stress and axial compression

(D) shear stress and axial compression

Question: 2

The shear stress required to cause plastic deformation of solid metals is known as

(A) ultimate stress

(B) rupture stress

(C) proof stress

(D) flow stress

Question: 3

Which one of the following features improves the fatigue strength of a metallic material?

(A) overstressing

(B) under stressing

(C) increasing temperature

(D) scratching the surface

Question: 4

Web crippling occurs due to

(A) column action of the web

(B) failure of web under concentrate load

(C) secondary stresses

(D) excessive bending moment

Question: 5

Laminated springs are generally

(A) loaded as well as supported at ends

(B) loaded as well as supported at centre

(C) loaded at ends and supported at centre

(D) loaded at centre and supported at ends