Fundamentals of Machine Design (3141907) MCQs

MCQs of Beams and Columns

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1.
__________ is a vertical member subjected to direct compressive force.
(a) Strut
(b) Beam
(c) Column
(d) Post
Answer:

Option (c)

2.
The inclined member carrying compressive loads is _________.
(a) post
(b) strut
(c) stanchion
(d) column
Answer:

Option (b)

3.
Short column and long column are classified on the basis of
(a) slenderness ratio
(b) diameter
(c) length
(d) none of the listed
Answer:

Option (a)

4.
Slenderness ratio is the ratio of
(a) maximum size of a column to minimum size of the column
(b) width of the column to depth of the column
(c) the effective length of the column to least radius of gyration of the column
(d) the effective length of the column to the width of the column
Answer:

Option (c)

5.
The buckling load will be maximum for a column, if
(a) one end of the column is clamped and the other end is free
(b) both ends of the column are clamped
(c) both ends of the column are hinged
(d) one end of the column is hinged and the other end is free
Answer:

Option (b)

6.
A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy). The column will tend to buckle in the direction of the
(a) axis of load
(b) perpendicular to the axis of load
(c) maximum moment of inertia
(d) minimum moment of inertia
Answer:

Option (d)

7.
A column with maximum equivalent length has
(a) both ends hinged
(b) both ends fixed
(c) one end fixed and the other end hinged
(d) one end fixed and the other end free
Answer:

Option (d)

8.
If the effective length of a column is twice the actual length, then the column is _______.
(a) fixed at both the ends
(b) hinged at both the ends
(c) fixed at one end and free at the other end
(d) fixed at one end and hinged at the other end
Answer:

Option (c)

9.
A column of length l is fixed at both ends. The equivalent length of the column is
(a) l2
(b) l2
(c) l
(d) 2l
Answer:

Option (a)

10.
A column of length l is hinged at both ends. The equivalent length of the column is
(a) l2
(b) l2
(c) l
(d) 2l
Answer:

Option (c)

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