CuriousTab
Search
CuriousTab
Home
Aptitude
Computer
C Programming
C# Programming
C++ Programming
Database
Java Programming
Networking
Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Technical Drawing
GK
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Exams
AIEEE
Bank Exams
CAT
GATE
IIT JEE
TOEFL
Jobs
Analyst
Bank PO
Database Administrator
IT Trainer
Network Engineer
Project Manager
Software Architect
Discussion
Home
‣
Mechanical Engineering
‣
Strength of Materials
Comments
Question
The relation between equivalent length (
L
) and actual length (
l
) of a column for one end fixed and the other end hinged is
Options
A.
L
=
l
/2
B.
L
=
l
/
2
C.
L
=
l
D.
L
= 4
l
Correct Answer
L
=
l
/
2
Strength of Materials problems
Search Results
1. A tensile test is performed on a mild steel round bar. Its diameter after fracture will
Options
A. remain same
B. increase
C. decrease
D. depend upon rate of loading
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: decrease
2. The load at which the column just buckles, is known as
Options
A. buckling load
B. critical load
C. crippling load
D. any one of these
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: any one of these
3. The neutral axis of a beam is subjected to __________ stress.
Options
A. zero
B. maximum tensile
C. minimum tensile
D. maximum compressive
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: zero
4. A spring, when loaded, is permanently distorted and recover its original shape when the load is removed.
Options
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: Agree
5. The thermal stress in a bar is __________ proportional to the change in temperature.
Options
A. directly
B. indirectly
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: directly
6. In the above question, the normal stress on an oblique section will be maximum, when ? is equal to
Options
A. 0°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 90°
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 0°
7. The polar modulus for a hollow shaft of outer diameter (
D
) and inner diameter (
d
) is
Options
A.
B.
C.
D.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer:
8. The bending equation is
Options
A.
B.
C.
D.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer:
9. 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
Options
A. chain riveted
B. zig-zag riveted
C. diamond riveted
D. none of these
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: diamond riveted
10. The strain energy stored in a body, when suddenly loaded, is __________ the strain energy stored when same load is applied gradually.
Options
A. equal to
B. one-half
C. twice
D. four times
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: four times
Comments
There are no comments.
Enter a new Comment
Save
More in Mechanical Engineering:
Automobile Engineering
Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines
Engineering Materials
Engineering Mechanics
Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Hydraulic Machines
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants
Industrial Engineering and Production Management
Machine Design
Production Engineering
Steam Boilers and Engines
Steam Nozzles and Turbines
Strength of Materials
Theory of machines
Thermodynamics
Workshop Technology