Q.1
In moment distribution method, the sum of distribution factors of all the members meeting at any joint is always
Q.2
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
Q.3
If in a rigid-jointed space frame, (6m + r) < 6j, then the frame is
Q.4
Castigliano’s first theorem is applicable
Q.5
Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method?
Q.6
Principle of superposition is applicable when
Q.7
Which of the following is not the displacement method?
Q.8
Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method?
Q.9
The degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is given by (where m is number of unknown member forces, r is unknown reaction components and j is number of joints)
Q.10
The degree of static indeterminacy up to which column analogy method can be used is
Q.11
Pick up the correct statement applicable to cased columns.
Q.12
In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span L and flexural rigidity El is taken as
Q.13
For under water concreting.
Q.14
The effective and actual lengths of a cantilever are same if continuous at the support,
Q.15
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
Q.16
The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is
Q.17
The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is (where m, r and j have their usual meanings)
Q.18
The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed space frame is (where m, r and j have their usual meanings)
Q.19
When a load crosses a through type Pratt truss in the direction left to right, the nature of force in any diagonal member in the left half of the span would
Q.20
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Q.21
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 ?
Q.22
The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at the joint in
Q.23
The minimum horizontal distance between two parallel main reinforcing bars, is
Q.24
A single rolling load of 8 kN rolls along a girder of 15 m span. The absolute maximum bending moment will be
Q.25
The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane structure is
Q.26
To generate the j th column of the flexibility matrix
Q.27
The effective length of lacing is the distance
Q.28
For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust
Q.29
For stable structures, one of the important properties of flexibility and stiffness matrices is that the elements on the main diagonal
(i) Of a stiffness matrix must be positive
(ii) Of a stiffness matrix must be negative
(iii) Of a flexibility matrix must be positive
(iv) Of a flexibility matrix must be negative
The correct answer is
Q.30
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
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