Description : Presence of nickel in steel improves its (A) Corrosion resistance (B) Cutting ability (C) Wear resistance (D) All (A), (B) and (C
Last Answer : (A) Corrosion resistance
Description : Presence of manganese in alloy steel improves its (A) Corrosion resistance (B) Cutting ability (C) Abrasion resistance & toughness (D) Elasticity & creep resistance
Last Answer : (C) Abrasion resistance & toughness
Description : Addition of lead, sulphur and phosphorus to low carbon steel helps in improving its (A) Corrosion resistance (B) Tensile strength (C) Machinability (D) Compressive strength
Last Answer : (C) Machinability
Description : Aluminium alloy is one of the most suitable materials of construction for aircrafts mainly due to its (A) High strength to weight ratio (B) Low temperature strength properties (C) Its ability ... rolled, forged & stamped (D) High strength and corrosion & oxidation-resistance at elevated temperature
Last Answer : (A) High strength to weight ratio
Description : Weld decay will cause which of the following problems? a) A reduced resistance to corrosion b) a lower tensile strength c) The toughness is reduced d) The hardness will increase
Last Answer : a) A reduced resistance to corrosion
Description : High copper amalgam lasts longer than low copper amalgam because of:** A. Increased compressive strength B. Increased corrosion resistance C. High creep D. Increased tensile strength E. Decreased setting expansion
Last Answer : A. Increased compressive strength
Description : Wrought iron does not have (A) Uniform strength in all directions (B) Ability to hold protective coating (C) High ductility & corrosion resistance (D) Easily weldable characteristics
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Addition of tungsten to steel imparts (A) Magnetic properties (B) Cutting hardness (C) Corrosion resistance (D) Ductility
Last Answer : (B) Cutting hardness
Description : Wrought iron is not (A) Ductile & resistant to corrosion/rusting (B) Weldable easily (C) Having uniform strength in all directions (D) Having maximum tensile strength along the lines of slag distribution
Last Answer : Option C
Description : The addition of antimony in tin-based alloys improves its (A) Rupture strength and hot hardness (B) Impact strength and bonding strength (C) Deformation resistance (D) Wear resistance
Last Answer : (C) Deformation resistance
Description : .The main advantage of amalgam with high content of Cu is: A. Better marginal sealing B. Less corrosion C. Better tensile strength D. Higher and immediate compressive strength
Last Answer : B. Less corrosion
Description : Presence of high phosphorous in cast iron increases its (A) Fluidity (B) Melting point (C) Shrinkage (D) Tensile strength
Last Answer : (A) Fluidity
Description : Principal alloying elements of cast tool alloys which have very high wear resistance & high temperature strength are (A) Cobalt, chromium & tungsten (B) Cobalt, chromium & nickel (C) Molybdenum, tungsten & chromium (D) Cobalt, zirconium & molybdenum
Last Answer : : Option A
Description : Mild steel is (A) A low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon) (B) Highly resistant to corrosion (as much as stainless steel) (C) A high carbon steel (0.5 to 1.5% carbon) (D) Very poor in strength & ductility
Last Answer : (A) A low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon)
Description : Wrought iron is having very high (A) Hardness (B) Strength (C) Corrosion resistance (D) Susceptibility to changes in its properties by heat treatment
Last Answer : (C) Corrosion resistance
Description : The ability of a material to resist plastic deformation known as _____________ a) Tensile strength b) Yield strength c) Modulus of elasticity d) Impact strength
Last Answer : b) Yield strength
Description : Which property is not required for shaft materials? a. High shear and tensile strength b. Good mach inability c. High fatigue strength d. Good cast ability
Last Answer : d. Good cast ability
Description : When the steel is subjected to normalising, its __________ decreases. (A) Yield point (B) Ductility (C) Ultimate tensile strength (UTS)
Last Answer : (B) Ductility
Description : Steel rods are used in reinforced concrete to increase its __________ strength. (A) Shear (B) Tensile (C) Compressive (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Tensile
Description : Manganese in steel affects its (A) Ductility (B) Tensile strength (C) Hardness (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Tensile strength
Description : With increase in the carbon percentage in the steel, its (A) Hardness increases (B) Ductility reduces (C) Tensile strength increases (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : With increasing carbon percent in steel beyond 0.8%, its ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and __________ is not affected. (A) Impact strength (B) Percent elongation (C) Hardness (D) Both 'b' & 'c'
Last Answer : (A) Impact strength
Description : Primary designation of steel is based on its (A) Hardness & tensile strength (B) Carbon content (C) Iron content (D) Alloying elements content
Last Answer : (D) Alloying elements content Sh
Description : Ceramic nuclear metals compared to solid nuclear metals have (A) Higher melting points (B) Low strength at high temperature (C) More chances of radiation damage (D) Poorer corrosion resistance
Last Answer : (A) Higher melting points
Description : Notched bar test is used for testing the __________ of a material. (A) Impact strength (B) Endurance limit (C) Machinability (D) Corrosion resistance
Description : Lead is added to 60:40 brass primarily to improve (A) Machinability (B) Corrosion resistance (C) Fluidity (D) Strength
Last Answer : (A) Machinability
Description : Which of the following has the least value of ultimate tensile strength (UTS)? (A) Medium carbon steel (B) High carbon steel (C) Cast iron (D) Wrought iron Answer: Option C
Last Answer : (C) Cast iron
Description : Steel rods are normally used for concrete reinforcement because concrete and steel have almost equal (A) Tensile strength (B) Compressive strength (C) Young's modulus (D) Thermal co-efficient of expansion
Last Answer : (D) Thermal co-efficient of expansion
Description : Which of the following has the least value of ultimate tensile strength (UTS)? (A) Medium carbon steel (B) High carbon steel (C) Cast iron (D) Wrought iron
Last Answer : Option B
Description : The process of coating steel sheets by zinc to improve its corrosion resistance is called (A) Calorising (B) Galvanising (C) Zincification (D) Tempering
Last Answer : (B) Galvanising
Description : Though tin occurs lower than iron in the electrochemical series, yet it is coated on steel for corrosion protection, because of its (A) Lower cost (B) Abundant availability (C) Resistance to vegetable acids as the tin plate are commercially used in 'canning' industry (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Resistance to vegetable acids as the tin plate are commercially used in 'canning' industry
Description : Vulcanisation of rubber (A) Decreases its tensile strength (B) Increases its ozone & oxygen reactivity (C) Increases its oil & solvent resistance (D) Converts its plasticity into elasticity
Last Answer : (D) Converts its plasticity into elasticity
Description : Addition of plasticisers to polymers results in partial neutralisation of intermolecular forces of attraction between the macro-molecules thereby increasing its (A) Tensile strength (B) Chemical resistance (C) Flexibility (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (C) Flexibility
Description : Vulcanisation of rubber decreases its (A) Tensile strength (B) Resistance to organic solvents (C) Tackiness (D) Working temperature range
Last Answer : (C) Tackiness
Description : __________ of rubber decreases after its vulcanisation. (A) Resistance to the action of organic solvent (B) Tackiness (C) Maximum service temperature (D) Tensile strength
Last Answer : (B) Tackiness
Description : Young's modulus of a material is the measure of its (A) Stiffness (B) Malleability (C) Creep resistance (D) Tensile strength
Description : Corrosion resistance of steel is increased by the addition of (A) Phosphorous and tungsten (B) Nickel and chromium (C) Lead and vanadium (D) Molybdenum and tungsten
Last Answer : (B) Nickel and chromium
Description : __________ is the process of coating the surface of steel with aluminium oxide, thereby imparting it increased resistance to corrosion & oxidation upto a temperature of 700°C. (A) Veneering (B) Galvanising (C) Electroplating (D) Calorising
Last Answer : (D) Calorising
Description : Out of the following, the __________ pipe has the least corrosion resistance. (A) Mild steel (B) Copper (C) Cast iron (D) Wrought iron
Last Answer : D) Wrought iron
Description : Elastomers are (A) Thermosetting material (B) Exemplified by protein derivatives (C) Having high flexural strength (D) Having very high tensile strength and heat resistance
Last Answer : (C) Having high flexural strength
Description : Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has (A) Poor tensile strength (B) Poorer resistance (C) Greater amount of heat build up heavy loading (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Shock resisting steels should possess high (A) Hardness (B) Toughness (C) Tensile strength (D) Wear resistance
Last Answer : (B) Toughness
Description : Plasticisers are added to polymers to improve their (A) Tensile strength (B) Softness & flexibility (C) Acid resistance (D) Alkali resistance
Last Answer : (B) Softness & flexibility
Description : Failure of a material is termed as fatigue failure, if it fails below the yield point. The resistance to fatigue failure of a material is measured by the (A) Ultimate tensile strength (U.T.S.) (B) Endurance limit (C) Elastic limit (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Endurance limit
Description : Reduction in the grain size reduces the __________ of the material. (A) Fatigue resistance (B) Tensile strength (C) Creep resistance (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (C) Creep resistance
Description : Styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has (A) Poorer tensile strength (B) Poorer resistance to oxidation (C) Greater amount of heat build-up under heavy loading (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Fatigue resistance of a material is measured by the (A) Elastic limit (B) Ultimate tensile strength (C) Young's modulus (D) Endurance limit
Last Answer : (D) Endurance limit
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Description : Identify the false statement (A) Martensitic steels are less susceptible to pitting corrosion than austenitic steels (B) Pitting corrosion is usually very localised (C) Hydrogen embrittlement is facilitated by tensile stress (D) Stress corrosion cracking is facilitated by tensile stress
Last Answer : (A) Martensitic steels are less susceptible to pitting corrosion than austenitic steels