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1.

A single rolling load of 8 kN rolls along a girder of 15 m span. The absolute maximum bending moment will be

A. 8 kN.m
B. 15 kN.m
C. 30 kN.m
D. 60 kN.m
Answer» D. 60 kN.m
Discussion
2.

In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused by(i) Bending moment(ii) Shear force(iii) Axial forceThe correct answer is

A. Only (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» B. (i) and (ii)
Discussion
3.

Muller Breslau's principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable to(i) Trusses(ii) Statically determinate beams and frames(iii) Statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and follows Hooke's law(iv) Any statically indeterminate structureThe correct answer is

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. Only (i)
Answer» B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
Discussion
4.

The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane structure is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
Discussion
5.

The degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is given by m r j number of joints)

A. m + r - 2j
B. m + r - 3j
C. 3m + r - 3j
D. m + r + 3j
Answer» C. 3m + r - 3j
Discussion
6.

Study the following statements.(i) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is greater than the degree of static indeterminacy.(ii) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is less than the degree of static indeterminacy.(iii) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is greater than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.(iv) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is less than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.The correct answer is

A. (i) and (iii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Consider the following statements:Sinking of an intermediate support of a continuous beam1. Reduces the negative moment at support.2. Increases the negative moment at support.3. Reduces the positive moment at support.4. Increases the positive moment at the centre of span.Of these statements

A. 1 and 4 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. 2 and 4 are correct
Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct
Discussion
8.

The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium in a space structure is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust

A. Is increased
B. Is decreased
C. Remains unchanged
D. Becomes zero
Answer» D. Becomes zero
Discussion
10.

The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at the joint in

A. Vertical direction
B. Horizontal direction
C. Inclined direction
D. The direction in which the deflection is required
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering the virtual work of

A. Internal forces only
B. External forces only
C. Internal as well as external forces
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
12.

For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust

A. Is increased
B. Is decreased
C. Remains unchanged
D. Becomes zero
Answer» C. Remains unchanged
Discussion
13.

The degree of freedom for a pin jointed plane frame is given by 3j – m – r.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
Discussion
14.

There are two beams of equal length L and a load P is acting on centre of both beams. One of them is simply supported at both ends while the other one is fixed at both ends. Deflection of centre of simply supported beam will be                      times that of defection of centre of fixed beam.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
Discussion
15.

What will be the difference in shear force acting at both the ends?

A. ei Δ/l2
B. 2ei Δ/l2
C. 3ei Δ/l2
Answer» E.
Discussion
16.

Study the following statements.(i) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is greater than the degree of static indeterminacy.(ii) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is less than the degree of static indeterminacy.(iii) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is greater than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.(iv) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is less than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.The correct answer is

A. (i) and (iii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

in most cases, for a given loading maximum stress and deflection of an indeterminate structure are                      than that of a determinate one.

A. larger
B. smaller
C. larger for small load
D. smaller for larger load
Answer» C. larger for small load
Discussion
18.

A mouthpiece is a short length of a pipe which is not more than                      times its diameter.

A. 3-4
B. 5-6
C. 1 -2
D. 2-3
Answer» E.
Discussion
19.

For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontalthrust

A. Is increased
B. Is decreased
C. Remains unchanged
D. Becomes zero
Answer» D. Becomes zero
Discussion
20.

The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering the virtual workof

A. Internal forces only
B. External forces only
C. Internal as well as external forces
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
21.

For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, thenthe horizontal thrust

A. Is increased
B. Is decreased
C. Remains unchanged
D. Becomes zero
Answer» C. Remains unchanged
Discussion
22.

A propped cantilever beam carrying total load “W” distributed evenly over its entire length calculate the vertical force required in the prop.

A. 3/4 w
B. w
C. 5/8 w
D. 3/8 w
Answer» E.
Discussion
23.

The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is (Where j is number of joints and r is reaction components)

A. 2j - r
B. 3j - r
C. j - 2r
D. j - 3r
Answer» C. j - 2r
Discussion
24.

The relation between hydraulic coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cv.

A. false
B. true
Answer» C.
Discussion
25.

When a uniformly distributed load, shorter than the span of the girder, moves from left to right,then the conditions for maximum bending moment at a section is that

A. The head of the load reaches the section
B. The tail of the load reaches the section
C. The load position should be such that the section divides it equally on both sides
D. The load position should be such that the section divides the load in the same ratio as it divides the span
Answer» E.
Discussion
26.

The degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is given bym r j number of joints)

A. m + r - 2j
B. m + r - 3j
C. 3m + r - 3j
D. m + r + 3j
Answer» C. 3m + r - 3j
Discussion
27.

The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a planestructure is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
Discussion
28.

Which of the following is not a hydraulic coefficient?

A. coefficient of contraction
B. coefficient of discharge
C. coefficient of viscosity
D. coefficient of velocity
Answer» D. coefficient of velocity
Discussion
29.

A simply supported beam deflects by 5 mm when it is subjected to a concentrated load of 10 kN at its centre. What will be deflection in a 1/10 model of the beam if the model is subjected to a 1 kN load at its centre?

A. 5 mm
B. 0.5 mm
C. 0.05 mm
D. 0.005 mm
Answer» B. 0.5 mm
Discussion
30.

The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium in a spacestructure is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at thejoint in

A. Vertical direction
B. Horizontal direction
C. Inclined direction
D. The direction in which the deflection is required
Answer» E.
Discussion
32.

Consider the following statements:Sinking of an intermediate support of a continuous beam1. Reduces the negative moment at support.2. Increases the negative moment at support.3. Reduces the positive moment at support.4. Increases the positive moment at the centre of span.Of these statements

A. 1 and 4 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. 2 and 4 are correct
Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct
Discussion
33.

A single rolling load of 8 kN rolls along a girder of 15 m span. The absolute maximumbending moment will be

A. 8 kN.m
B. 15 kN.m
C. 30 kN.m
D. 60 kN.m
Answer» D. 60 kN.m
Discussion
34.

Muller Breslau's principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable to(i) Trusses(ii) Statically determinate beams and frames(iii) Statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and follows Hooke's law(iv) Any statically indeterminate structureThe correct answer is

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. Only (i)
Answer» B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
Discussion
35.

Fabrication errors don’t cause additional stresses in statically indeterminate structures. State whether the above statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
Discussion
36.

In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused by(i) Bending moment(ii) Shear force(iii) Axial forceThe correct answer is

A. Only (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» B. (i) and (ii)
Discussion
37.

What will be the FEM at point A in beam AB?

A. 453.1
B. -453.1
C. 72
D. -72
Answer» E.
Discussion
38.

What will be one of the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near joint B?

A. mba + mca = 0
B. mba + mcb = 0
C. mba + mbc = 0
D. mab + mbc = 0
Answer» D. mab + mbc = 0
Discussion
39.

What will be the rotation of beam CD at point D?

A. 0.2
B. -0.2
C. can’t say
Answer» D.
Discussion
40.

Distribution factor is the ratio in which force sharing capacity of various members meeting at a rigid joint.

A. true
B. false
C. answer: b
D. explanation: distribution factor is the ratio in which moment sharing capacity of various members meeting at a rigid joint.
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

There will be one point of discontinuity in the bending moment diagram of this question. State whether the above statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
Discussion
42.

Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of the following pin jointed plane frame.

A. 2
B. 6
C. 12
D. 18
Answer» D. 18
Discussion
43.

Identify the correct statements of the followings.

A. two degrees of freedom are available at each joint of pin jointed plane frame
B. six degrees of freedom are available at each joint of pin jointed space frame
C. four degrees of freedom are available at each joint of rigid jointed plane frame
D. three degrees of freedom are available at each joint of pin jointed space frame
Answer» B. six degrees of freedom are available at each joint of pin jointed space frame
Discussion
44.

In case of pin jointed plane frame, rotational displacement of the nodes are not considered.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
Discussion
45.

The degree of freedom for a pin jointed plane frame is given by 3j – m – r.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
Discussion
46.

Normally, which of the following things may/may not be symmetric to develop symmetricity?

A. material
B. geometry
C. loading
D. dki
Answer» E.
Discussion
47.

In general, any structure can be classified as a symmetric one :-

A. when its structure is symmetric
B. when its loading is symmetric
C. when its supports are symmetric
D. when it develops symmetric internal loading and deflections
Answer» E.
Discussion
48.

For computational purposes, deflected primary structure ans actual structure should be

A. as different as possible
B. as similar as possible
C. it doesn’t matter
D. in between
Answer» C. it doesn’t matter
Discussion
49.

Which of the following primary structure is best for computational purposes?

A. symmetric
B. non-symmetric
C. anti-symmetric
D. depends upon loads applied
Answer» B. non-symmetric
Discussion
50.

How many compatibility equations should be written if we have n no. of redundant reactions?

A. n – 1
B. n
C. n + 1
D. n + 2
Answer» C. n + 1
Discussion