For under water concreting.%!

At least 10 percent more cement is required as compared to dry conditions

The volume of coarse aggregates shall not be less than one and half times and not more than twice that of fine aggregate

De-watering by pumping is not done or until 24 hours thereafter

If in a rigid-jointed space frame, (6m + r) < 6j, then the frame is%!

Stable and statically determinate

Stable and statically indeterminate

*$_Select the correct statement?

Flexibility matrix is a square symmetrical matrix

Stiffness matrix is a square symmetrical matrix

*/*_The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply supported girder?

Never occurs under a wheel load

Always occurs at centre of span

Always occurs under a wheel load

Never occurs under a wheel load

*/*_The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is?

The reduced diameter of the column

*/*_Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.?

Vertical stiffeners are spaced at a distance not greater than 1.5 d and not less than 0.33 d

d is the distance between flange angles or the clear distance between flanges

For horizontal stiffeners, d is the clear distance between the horizontal stiffener and the tension flange

*/*_The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections?

At the point under the load only

In statically determinate structures only

At the point under the load only

*/*_For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be?

1.2 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load

1.4 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load

_ The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections$?

At the point under the load only

In statically determinate structures only

At the point under the load only

_ Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.$?

Vertical stiffeners are spaced at a distance not greater than 1.5 d and not less than 0.33 d

d is the distance between flange angles or the clear distance between flanges

For horizontal stiffeners, d is the clear distance between the horizontal stiffener and the tension flange

_ The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is$?

The reduced diameter of the column

_ For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be$?

1.2 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load

1.4 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load

_ The effective and actual lengths of a cantilever are same if continuous at the support,$?

Unstrained against torsion at the support and free at the end

With partial restraint against torsion of the support and free at the end

Restrained against torsion at the support and free at the end

_ Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:$?

The gross section of the web of plate girders is the depth of the web plate multiplied by its thickness

The gross section of the web of rolled I-beams is the depth of the beam multiplied by the web thickness

The gross section of the web of channels is the depth of the web multiplied by its thickness

The gross section of the web of plate girders is the depth of the web plate multiplied by its thickness

_ When a series of wheel loads crosses a simply supported girder, the maximum bending moment under any given wheel load occurs when$?

The wheel load under consideration is midway between the centre of span and the centre of gravity of the load system

The centre of gravity of the load system is midway between the centre of span and wheel load under consi-deration

The centre of span is midway between the centre of gravity of the load system and the wheel load under consideration

The wheel load under consideration is midway between the centre of span and the centre of gravity of the load system

_If in a pin-jointed plane frame (m + r) > 2j, then the frame is (Where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤m‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is number of members, ‚Äö√Ñ√≤r‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is reaction components and ‚Äö√Ñ√≤j‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is number of joints)$?

Stable and statically determinate

Stable and statically indeterminate

_The three moments equation is applicable only when$?

There is no settlement of supports

There is no discontinuity such as hinges within the span

133 + Mcqs in Structural Analysis in Civil Engineering Page 2 McqOptions

51.	In moment distribution method, the sum of distribution factors of all the members meeting at any joint is always~!
A.	zero
B.	less than 1
C.	1
D.	greater than 1
Answer» D. greater than 1

Discussion

52.	The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is (where m, r and j have their usual meanings)%!
A.	2j-r
B.	3j-r
C.	j-2r
D.	j-3r
Answer» C. j-2r

Discussion

53.	The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is%!
A.	0
B.	1/2
C.	3/4
D.	1
Answer» C. 3/4

Discussion

54.	The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is
A.	0
B.	1/2
C.	3/4
D.	1
Answer» C. 3/4

Discussion

55.	Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method?
A.	Moment distribution method
B.	Column analogy method
C.	Three moment equation
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Column analogy method

Discussion

56.	Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method?%!
A.	Moment distribution method
B.	Column analogy method
C.	Three moment equation
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Column analogy method

Discussion

57.	Which of the following is not the displacement method?%!
A.	Equilibrium method
B.	Column analogy method
C.	Moment distribution method
D.	Kani's method
Answer» C. Moment distribution method

Discussion

58.	For under water concreting.%!
A.	At least 10 percent more cement is required as compared to dry conditions
B.	The volume of coarse aggregates shall not be less than one and half times and not more than twice that of fine aggregate
C.	De-watering by pumping is not done or until 24 hours thereafter
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

59.	In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span L and flexural rigidity El is taken as%!
A.	L/EI
B.	L/2EI
C.	L/3EI
D.	L/4EI
Answer» B. L/2EI

Discussion

60.	If in a rigid-jointed space frame, (6m + r) < 6j, then the frame is%!
A.	Unstable
B.	Stable and statically determinate
C.	Stable and statically indeterminate
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Stable and statically determinate

Discussion

61.	For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is%!
A.	0.211 L
B.	0.25 L
C.	0.234 L
D.	0.5 L
Answer» B. 0.25 L

Discussion

62.	For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is%!
A.	0.211 L
B.	0.25 L
C.	0.234 L
D.	0.5 L
Answer» B. 0.25 L

Discussion

63.	While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is replaced by an additional span of%!
A.	zero length
B.	infinite length
C.	zero moment of inertia
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. infinite length

Discussion

64.	Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid jointed plane frame is%!
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	6
Answer» D. 6

Discussion

65.	If there are m unknown member forces, r unknown reaction components and j number of joints, then the degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by%!
A.	m + r + 2j
B.	m ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ r + 2j
C.	m + r ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 2j
D.	m + r ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 3j
Answer» D. m + r ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 3j

Discussion

66.	The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called%!
A.	stiffness
B.	flexibility
C.	influence coefficient
D.	unit strain
Answer» C. influence coefficient

Discussion

67.	Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam%!
A.	slope
B.	curvature
C.	deflection
D.	bending moment
Answer» D. bending moment

Discussion

68.	A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)%!
A.	(m + r)<2j
B.	m + r = 2j
C.	(m + r)>2j
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. m + r = 2j

Discussion

69.	The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is%!
A.	2/EI
B.	1/EI
C.	1/2 EI
D.	1/4 EI
Answer» C. 1/2 EI

Discussion

70.	*$_A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)?
A.	(m + r)<2j
B.	m + r = 2j
C.	(m + r)>2j
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. m + r = 2j

Discussion

71.	*$_Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam?
A.	slope
B.	curvature
C.	deflection
D.	bending moment
Answer» D. bending moment

Discussion

72.	*$_The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called?
A.	stiffness
B.	flexibility
C.	influence coefficient
D.	unit strain
Answer» C. influence coefficient

Discussion

73.	*$_If there are m unknown member forces, r unknown reaction components and j number of joints, then the degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by?
A.	m + r + 2j
B.	m ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ r + 2j
C.	m + r ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 2j
D.	m + r ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 3j
Answer» D. m + r ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 3j

Discussion

74.	*$_Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid jointed plane frame is?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	6
Answer» D. 6

Discussion

75.	*$_While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is replaced by an additional span of?
A.	zero length
B.	infinite length
C.	zero moment of inertia
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. infinite length

Discussion

76.	*$_Select the correct statement?
A.	Flexibility matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
B.	Stiffness matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

77.	*$_The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is?
A.	2/EI
B.	1/EI
C.	1/2 EI
D.	1/4 EI
Answer» C. 1/2 EI

Discussion

78.	/_When a uniformly distributed load, longer than the span of the girder, moves from left to right, then the maximum bending moment at mid section of span occurs when the uniformly distributed load occupies?
A.	Less than the left half span
B.	Whole of left half span
C.	More than the left half span
D.	Whole span
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	/_The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply supported girder?
A.	Always occurs at centre of span
B.	Always occurs under a wheel load
C.	Never occurs under a wheel load
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Never occurs under a wheel load

Discussion

80.	/_The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is?
A.	The reduced diameter of the column
B.	The dimension of the base
C.	The diameter of the base
D.	The diameter of the top
Answer» B. The dimension of the base

Discussion

81.	/_Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.?
A.	Vertical stiffeners are spaced at a distance not greater than 1.5 d and not less than 0.33 d
B.	d is the distance between flange angles or the clear distance between flanges
C.	For horizontal stiffeners, d is the clear distance between the horizontal stiffener and the tension flange
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

82.	/_Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by?
A.	2j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ r
B.	j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 2r
C.	3j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ r
D.	2j + r
Answer» B. j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 2r

Discussion

83.	/_If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least __________ of main reinforcement.?
A.	40 %
B.	50 %
C.	60 %
D.	70 %
Answer» D. 70 %

Discussion

84.	/_The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections?
A.	In statically determinate structures only
B.	For any type of structure
C.	At the point under the load only
D.	For beams and frames only
Answer» C. At the point under the load only

Discussion

85.	/_A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)?
A.	(m + r) = 2j
B.	(m + r) = 3j
C.	(3m + r) = 3j
D.	(m + 3r) = 3j
Answer» D. (m + 3r) = 3j

Discussion

86.	/_For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be?
A.	1.2 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load
B.	1.4 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load
C.	Sum of (a) and (b)
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

87.	/_In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused byi) bending momentii) shear forceiii) 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

88.	_ A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)$?
A.	(m + r) = 2j
B.	(m + r) = 3j
C.	(3m + r) = 3j
D.	(m + 3r) = 3j
Answer» D. (m + 3r) = 3j

Discussion

89.	_ The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections$?
A.	In statically determinate structures only
B.	For any type of structure
C.	At the point under the load only
D.	For beams and frames only
Answer» C. At the point under the load only

Discussion

90.	_ If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least __________ of main reinforcement.$?
A.	40 %
B.	50 %
C.	60 %
D.	70 %
Answer» D. 70 %

Discussion

91.	_ Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by$?
A.	2j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ r
B.	j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 2r
C.	3j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ r
D.	2j + r
Answer» B. j ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ 2r

Discussion

92.	_ Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.$?
A.	Vertical stiffeners are spaced at a distance not greater than 1.5 d and not less than 0.33 d
B.	d is the distance between flange angles or the clear distance between flanges
C.	For horizontal stiffeners, d is the clear distance between the horizontal stiffener and the tension flange
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

93.	_ The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is$?
A.	The reduced diameter of the column
B.	The dimension of the base
C.	The diameter of the base
D.	The diameter of the top
Answer» B. The dimension of the base

Discussion

94.	_ In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused byi) bending momentii) shear forceiii) 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

95.	_ For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be$?
A.	1.2 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load
B.	1.4 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load
C.	Sum of (a) and (b)
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

96.	_ The effective and actual lengths of a cantilever are same if continuous at the support,$?
A.	Unstrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
B.	With partial restraint against torsion of the support and free at the end
C.	Restrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

97.	_ Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:$?
A.	The gross section of the web of rolled I-beams is the depth of the beam multiplied by the web thickness
B.	The gross section of the web of channels is the depth of the web multiplied by its thickness
C.	The gross section of the web of plate girders is the depth of the web plate multiplied by its thickness
D.	None of these
Answer» C. The gross section of the web of plate girders is the depth of the web plate multiplied by its thickness

Discussion

98.	_ When a series of wheel loads crosses a simply supported girder, the maximum bending moment under any given wheel load occurs when$?
A.	The centre of gravity of the load system is midway between the centre of span and wheel load under consi-deration
B.	The centre of span is midway between the centre of gravity of the load system and the wheel load under consideration
C.	The wheel load under consideration is midway between the centre of span and the centre of gravity of the load system
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. The wheel load under consideration is midway between the centre of span and the centre of gravity of the load system

Discussion

99.	_If in a pin-jointed plane frame (m + r) > 2j, then the frame is (Where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤m‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is number of members, ‚Äö√Ñ√≤r‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is reaction components and ‚Äö√Ñ√≤j‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is number of joints)$?
A.	Stable and statically determinate
B.	Stable and statically indeterminate
C.	Unstable
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Unstable

Discussion

100.	_The three moments equation is applicable only when$?
A.	The beam is prismatic
B.	There is no settlement of supports
C.	There is no discontinuity such as hinges within the span
D.	The spans are equal
Answer» D. The spans are equal

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

In moment distribution method, the sum of distribution factors of all the members meeting at any joint is always~!

The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is (where m, r and j have their usual meanings)%!

The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is%!

The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is

Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method?

Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method?%!

Which of the following is not the displacement method?%!

For under water concreting.%!

In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span L and flexural rigidity El is taken as%!

If in a rigid-jointed space frame, (6m + r) < 6j, then the frame is%!

For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is%!

For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is%!

While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is replaced by an additional span of%!

Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid jointed plane frame is%!

If there are m unknown member forces, r unknown reaction components and j number of joints, then the degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by%!

The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called%!

Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam%!

A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)%!

The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is%!

*$_A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)?

*$_Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam?

*$_The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called?

*$_If there are m unknown member forces, r unknown reaction components and j number of joints, then the degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by?

*$_Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid jointed plane frame is?

*$_While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is replaced by an additional span of?

*$_Select the correct statement?

*$_The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is?

*/*_When a uniformly distributed load, longer than the span of the girder, moves from left to right, then the maximum bending moment at mid section of span occurs when the uniformly distributed load occupies?

*/*_The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply supported girder?

*/*_The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is?

*/*_Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.?

*/*_Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by?

*/*_If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least __________ of main reinforcement.?

*/*_The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections?

*/*_A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)?

*/*_For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be?

*/*_In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused byi) bending momentii) shear forceiii) axial forceThe correct answer is?

_ A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)$?

_ The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections$?

_ If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least __________ of main reinforcement.$?

_ Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by$?

_ Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.$?

_ The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is$?

_ In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused byi) bending momentii) shear forceiii) axial forceThe correct answer is$?

_ For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be$?

_ The effective and actual lengths of a cantilever are same if continuous at the support,$?

_ Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:$?

_ When a series of wheel loads crosses a simply supported girder, the maximum bending moment under any given wheel load occurs when$?

_If in a pin-jointed plane frame (m + r) > 2j, then the frame is (Where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤m‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is number of members, ‚Äö√Ñ√≤r‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is reaction components and ‚Äö√Ñ√≤j‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is number of joints)$?

_The three moments equation is applicable only when$?

/_When a uniformly distributed load, longer than the span of the girder, moves from left to right, then the maximum bending moment at mid section of span occurs when the uniformly distributed load occupies?

/_The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply supported girder?

/_The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = ‚Äö√ √∂[(9W/16 fbct) ‚àö√≥ D/(D -d)] where ‚Äö√Ñ√≤d‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is?

/_Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.?

/_Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by?

/_If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least __________ of main reinforcement.?

/_The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections?

/_A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if (where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of joints)?

/_For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be?

/_In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused byi) bending momentii) shear forceiii) axial forceThe correct answer is?