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  • Question
  • The compression test is carried on __________ materials.


  • Options
  • A. ductile
  • B. brittle
  • C. malleable
  • D. plastic

  • Correct Answer
  • brittle 


  • Strength of Materials problems


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    • 1. In a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure p, the ratio of longitudinal stress to the hoop stress is

    • Options
    • A. 1/2
    • B. 3/4
    • C. 1
    • D. 1.5
    • Discuss
    • 2. The assumption made in Euler's column theory is that

    • Options
    • A. the failure of column occurs due to buckling alone
    • B. the length of column is very large as compared to its cross-sectional dimensions
    • C. the column material obeys Hooke's law
    • D. all of the above
    • Discuss
    • 3. A beam supported on more than two supports is called

    • Options
    • A. simply supported beam
    • B. fixed beam
    • C. overhanging beam
    • D. continuous beam
    • Discuss
    • 4. A thick pressure vessel is always used for the generation of steam, as it can withstand high pressures.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 5. The modulus of elasticity for mild steel is approximately equal to

    • Options
    • A. 10 kN/mm2
    • B. 80 kN/mm2
    • C. 100 kN/mm2
    • D. 210 kN/mm2
    • Discuss
    • 6. The maximum shear stress is __________ the algebraic difference of maximum and minimum normal stresses.

    • Options
    • A. equal to
    • B. one-fourth
    • C. one-half
    • D. twice
    • Discuss
    • 7. In case of an over-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is the same as that of the critical neutral axis.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 8. A rectangular beam subjected to a bending moment is shown in the below figure. The upper layer of the beam will be in tension.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 9. A closely-coiled helical spring of stiffness k is cut into (n) equal parts. The stiffness in each part of the spring will be

    • Options
    • A. kn
    • B. nk
    • C. nk
    • D. nk2
    • Discuss
    • 10. The bending moment at the ends of a simply supported beam will be zero.

    • Options
    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss


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