Mechanics of Solids, 2nd Edition

Multiple Choice Questions (Miscellaneous)

1. Select the wrong statement for a beam.
   1. B.M. at simple supports at the end of beam is always zero
   2. B.M. at all simple supports along the length of a beam is always zero
   3. B.M. due to u.d.l. will vary parabolically
   4. If the beam bends in a circle between two sections the bending moment does not vary between them.
2. Principal stresses at a point in plane stressed element are σ_x = σ_y = 500 kgf/cm². Normal stress on the plane inclined at 45° to x-axis will be
   1. 1000 kgf/cm²
   2. 750 kgf/cm²
   3. 500 kgf/cm²
   4. 0
3. A beam of uniform strength is one with
   1. same bending stress at all sections
   2. same bending moment at all sections
   3. same shearing stress at all sections
   4. no shearing stress at any section
4. A beam under pure bending ...