1. Maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam supporting U.D.L _____.
[A] WL^2 /4
[B] WL^2/8
[C] WL^2/36
[D] WL/2
Answer: Option B
2. The material in which large deformation is possible before the absolute failure by rupture takes place is known as _____.
[A] Elastic
[B] Plastic
[C] Ductile
[D] Elastic
Answer: Option C
3. Every material obeys the Hook’s law within its _____.
[A] Plastic Limit
[B] Elastic Limit
[C] Deflection limit
[D] Limit of Proportionality
Answer: Option D
4. The least possible Moment of Inertia for a rectangular section 20mm x 90 mm about any axis is
cm^4.
[A] 6
[B] 0
[C] 12
[D] 20
Answer: Option A
5. When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress develops on _____.
[A] Top fibre
[B] Neutral axis
[C] Entire cross section
[D] Bottom fibre
Answer: Option A