Q.1
The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane structure is
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 6
Q.2
For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust
  • is increased
  • is decreased
  • remains unchanged
  • becomes zero
Q.3
The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called
  • stiffness
  • flexibility
  • influence coefficient
  • unit strain
Q.4
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.
  • 40 %
  • 50 %
  • 60 %
  • 70 %
Q.5
For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust
  • Is increased
  • Is decreased
  • Remains unchanged
  • Becomes zero
Q.6
The effective length of lacing is the distance
  • Between the inner end rivets of the bar for single lacing
  • 0.7 of the distance between the inner end rivets of the bar for double lacing
  • Between the inner ends of effective lengths of welds connecting the members
  • All the above
Q.7
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
  • m + r + 2j
  • m – r + 2j
  • m + r – 2j
  • m + r – 3j
Q.8
Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by
  • 2j – r
  • j – 2r
  • 3j – r
  • 2j + r
Q.9
The test strength of the sample is taken as the average of the strength of
  • 2 specimens
  • 3 specimens
  • 4 specimens
  • 5 specimens
Q.10
The slenderness effect of a wall is considered if the effective height of the wall exceeds the thickness
  • 8 times
  • 10 times
  • 12 times
  • 16 times
Q.11
The number of independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed space frame is
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 6
Q.12
Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid jointed plane frame is
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 6
Q.13
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
  • All the above
Q.14
The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering the virtual work of
  • Internal forces only
  • External forces only
  • Internal as well as external forces
  • None of the above
Q.15
Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a structure are respectively to
  • increase and decrease
  • increase and increase
  • decrease and increase
  • decrease and decrease
Q.16
While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is replaced by an additional span of
  • zero length
  • infinite length
  • zero moment of inertia
  • none of the above
Q.17
A simply supported beam deflects by 5 mm when it is subjected to a concentrated load ofkN at its centre. What will be deflection in a 1/model of the beam if the model is subjected to a 1 kN load at its centre ?
  • 5 mm
  • 0.5 mm
  • 0.05 mm
  • 0.005mm
Q.18
Independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed plane frame are
  • three linear movements
  • two linear movements and one rotation
  • one linear movement and two rotations
  • three rotations
Q.19
The thickness of the rectangular plate for the cap or base of a solid round steel columns, is calculated from the formulat = √[(9W/fbct) × D/(D -d)] where ‘d’ is
  • The reduced diameter of the column
  • The dimension of the base
  • The diameter of the base
  • The diameter of the top
Q.20
In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused byi) bending momentii) shear forceiii) axial forceThe correct answer is
  • only (i)
  • (i)and(ii)
  • (ii) and (iii)
  • (i), (ii) and (iii)
Q.21
Muller Breslau’s principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable toi) trussesii) statically determinate beams and framesiii) statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and follows Hooke’s lawiv) any statically indeterminate structureThe correct answer is
  • (i), (ii) and (iii)
  • (i), (ii) and (iv)
  • (i) and (ii)
  • only (i)
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