164) In case of eccentrically loaded struts ______ is preferred.

Answer is:

composite section

Strength of Materials MCQ with Answers

165) A masonry dam may fail due to

Answer is:

any one of the above

Explanation:

A dam is constructed to store large quantity of water, which is used for the purpose of irrigation and power generation. A dam constructed with earth is called an earthen dam whereas a dam constructed with cement concrete is called masonry dam or gravity dam.

A dam may be of any cross- section, but the dams of trapezoidal cross-section are very popular these days. A retaining wall is generally constructed to retain earth in hilly areas.

166) In order to avoid sliding of masonry dam, the force of friction between the dam and soil should be at lease ______ the total water pressure per meter length.

Answer is:

1.5 times

Explanation:

A dam is constructed to store large quantity of water, which is used for the purpose of irrigation and power generation. A dam constructed with earth is called an earthen dam whereas a dam constructed with cement concrete is called masonry dam or gravity dam.

A dam may be of any cross- section, but the dams of trapezoidal cross-section are very popular these days. A retaining wall is generally constructed to retain earth in hilly areas.