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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : High carbon content in the steel causes (A) Decrease in tensile strength but increase in ductility (B) Increase in tensile strength but decrease in ductility (C) Decrease in both tensile strength and ductility (D) Increase in both tensile strength and ductility
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The yield strength and tensile strength of low carbon steel may be improved by the addition of (A) Manganese (B) Chromium (C) Nickel (D) Vanadium
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Work hardening of a material (A) Decreases its tensile strength (B) Decreases its ductility (C) Increases its ductility (D) Does not affect its ductility
Last Answer : (B) Decreases its ductility
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 : Presence of cobalt in steel improves its (A) Cutting ability (B) Corrosion resistance (C) Tensile strength
Last Answer : (A) Cutting ability
Description : Which of the following is (are) true? (A) Cast iron has poor tensile strength compared to steel (B) Failure of cast iron flywheel is sudden and total (C) Machinability of cast iron flywheel is poor compared to steel flywheel (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
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 : In a pre-stressed member it is advisable to use (A) Low strength concrete only (B) High strength concrete only (C) Low strength concrete but high tensile steel (D) High strength concrete and high tensile
Description : A higher modular ratio shows (A) Higher compressive strength of concrete (B) Lower compressive strength of concrete (C) Higher tensile strength of steel (D) Lower tensile strength of steel
Description : Compared to mild steel, cast iron has (i) High compressive strength (ii) High tensile strength (iii) Low compressive strength (iv) Low tensile strength The correct answer is (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii) (C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (iv)
Description : The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about (A) 160 N/mm² (B) 260 N/mm² (C) 420 N/mm² (D) 520 N/mm
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Select the incorrect statement from the following In eccentrically loaded columns, [ A ] The tensile strength of concrete is ignored [ B ] Design stress - strain curve for steel in compression is the ... different points in the section will be same [ D ] Plane section remain plane even after bending
Last Answer : [ C ] The strain at different points in the section will be same
Description : In aluminium conductors, steel core is provided to (a) compensate for skin effect (b) neutralise proximity effect (c) reduce line inductance (d) increase the tensile strength
Last Answer : (d) increase the tensile strength
Description : Cast irons are generally specified by their (A) Carbon content (B) Tensile strength (C) Hardness (D) Manufacturing process
Description : Select the correct statement (A) Elastic modulus of high tensile steel is nearly the same as that of mild steel (B) Elastic modulus of high tensile steel is more than that of mild steel (C) ... high carbon steel is less than that in mild steel (D) High tensile steel is cheaper than mild steel
Last Answer : 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 : Which of the following has the highest compressive strength? (A) Wrought iron (B) Cast iron (C) Mild steel (D) High carbon steel
Last Answer : (D) High carbon steel
Description : Anthracite can be used for (A) Recarbonising steel (B) Making carbon electrodes (C) Blending with highly coking coal to check its swelling which helps in saving coke even walls from damage and to produce high strength coke (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : A Plain Carbon Steel Has Brinell Hardness Number (bhn) Of 180. What Are The Values Of Rc, Vhn And Ultimate Strength?
Last Answer : Rc = BHN/10 = 18, VHN = BHN = 180 Ultimate strength = 3.48 × BHN MPa = 620 MPa.
Description : What is elasticity in polymers generally related to amount of hydrogen bonding between different subunits number of subunits in the polymer chain its greater tensile strength the synthetic composure?
Last Answer : amount of hydrogen bonding between different subunitsnumber of subunits in the polymer chainits greater tensile strengththe synthetic composure
Description : When was tensile strength discovered?
Last Answer : Tensile strength was discovered by Leonardo da vinci in the1800s.
Description : Who discovered tensile strength?
Last Answer : Leonardo da vinci
Description : What is the tensile strength of plastic?
Last Answer : There are multitudes of plastics, and they vary widely in their mechanical properties. It is not possible to assign a tensile strength to "plastic" as there are so many.
Description : Which of the following is/are true? A. Because of its thickness, the tensile strength of a healing wound on the eyelid is much less than one on the thick skin of the back. B. By 2 days, ... strength reaches a plateau by 3 weeks. D. Wounds rarely, if ever, regain the strength of intact tissues.
Last Answer : Answer: BD DISCUSSION: Tensile strength measures load per cross-section area at rupture, whereas burst strength measures load required to break a wound, regardless of dimension. Therefore, skin wounds have ... a slower rate for more than a year. Wounds do not regain the strength of normal tissue
Description : The graphite in grey irons exists in the form of flakes which act as stress-raisers under tensile loading and consequently grey irons have relatively low tensile strength and ductility. Still grey iron is extensively used in engineering. Why ?
Last Answer : (a) Cheapness. (B) Low melting point and high fluidity making it suitable for castings of intricate shape. (c) Relatively good erosion and corrosion resistance. (d) High damping capacity, with respect to vibration. (e) Relatively good mechanical properties under compressive loading.
Description : Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher (A) Density (B) Tensile strength (C) Melting point (D) Degree of irregularity in atomic packing
Last Answer : (D) Degree of irregularity in atomic packing
Description : . In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher (A) Densities (B) Melting point (C) Tensile strength (D) Hardness, rigidity & brittleness
Last Answer : (D) Hardness, rigidity & brittleness
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 : 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 : Branched chair polymers as compared to linear polymers have (A) Higher melting point (B) Higher tensile strength (C) Lower density (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Lower density
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 : 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 : Which of the following mechanical properties of a material is most structure insensitive? (A) Modulus of elasticity (young's modulus) (B) Toughness (C) Percentage reduction of area (D) Tensile strength
Last Answer : (A) Modulus of elasticity (young's modulus)
Description : Cast iron has (A) Very high tensile strength (B) High ductility (C) High malleability (D) Elastic limit close to ultimate breaking strength
Last Answer : (D) Elastic limit close to ultimate breaking strength
Description : Aluminium as a material of construction suffers from the disadvantage of (A) Very high cost (B) Rather low tensile strength (C) Very low strength to weight ratio (D) Scarce availability
Last Answer : (B) Rather low tensile strength
Description : Copper has very low (A) Malleability (B) Ductility (C) Tensile strength (D) Thermal & electrical conductivity
Last Answer : (C) Tensile strength
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 : Cast iron has (A) High ductility (B) High malleability (C) Very high tensile strength (D) Its elastic limit very close to ultimate breaking strength
Last Answer : (D) Its elastic limit very close to ultimate breaking strength
Description : Shock resisting steels should possess high (A) Hardness (B) Toughness (C) Tensile strength (D) Wear resistance
Last Answer : (B) Toughness