Structural Analysis MCQs with Answers & Solutions — Page 3

Consider a portal frame subjected to a concentrated lateral load at the junction of the vertical and horizontal members. The frameSlope Deflection Method

The number of unknown to be determined in the slope deflection is equal toSlope Deflection Method

Moment distribution methodMoment Distribution Method

A symmetric three-hinged parabolic arch of span L and rise h is subjected to uniformly distributed load w. The horizontal thrust and maximum moment…Three-Hinged Arches

A cable of span L and central dip d is subjected to uniform load w per unit horizontal length. The horizontal reaction at the support will beThree-Hinged Arches

Muller Breslau principle in structural analysis is used for (i). drawing Influence Line Diagram for any force function (ii). writing virtual work…Influence Line Diagrams

A simple girder of 20 m span is traversed by a moving udl of 6 m length with an intensity of 20 kN/m from left to right. The maximum bending moment…Influence Line Diagrams

Principle of superposition is applicable when (i). Deflections are linear functions of applied forces (ii). Material obeys Hooke’s law (iii). The…Principle of Superposition

Unit load method used in structural analysis isEnergy Methods

Shape of each Mode of free vibration is unique so the corresponding amplitude of Eigen Vectors isStructural Dynamics

An influence line for shear force moment shows theInfluence Line Diagrams

In a suspended cable (i). the bending moment can be reduced by increasing the pull (ii). the tension is constant throughout (iii). the bending moment…Truss Analysis

Propped cantilever of span L is subjected to a moment +M at the propped end, the fixed end moment at the fixed end will beMoment Distribution Method

Statically determinate structure can be analysed by (i). Equilibrium equations (ii). Stress-strain consideration (iii). Compatibility considerationsStatic Indeterminacy

The tension coefficient of any member isTruss Analysis

Most numerical techniques in computer aided analysis are based on theFinite Element Analysis

The maximum acceleration which is experienced by the ground during shaking is known asEarthquake Engineering

According to which method, maximum kinetic energy at mean position is equal to maximum potential energy at extreme position?Structural Dynamics

It is generally assumed that the cable is _______Three-Hinged Arches

The cable takes _______ shape while it resists the loadsThree-Hinged Arches

When there is a reduction in amplitude over every cycle of vibration, then the body is said to have _______Structural Dynamics

Which of the following is correct in respect of the influence line for the bending moment at ¼ of the span from left support of a prismatic beam…Influence Line Diagrams

To draw qualitative ILD of indeterminate structure, which of the following concept is used?Influence Line Diagrams

The forces in the members of simple trusses may be analysed by (i). Graphical method (ii). Method of joints (iii). Method of sectionsTruss Analysis

When loads are applied proportionately to a frame structure having its members in one plane, the structure is calledStatic Indeterminacy

If in a pin-jointed plane frame m + r > 2j, then the frame isStability and Determinacy of Trusses

For a given loading the deflections of an indeterminate structures are generally _______ than those of its statically determinate structure…Static Indeterminacy

Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method?Static Indeterminacy

The maximum bending moment due to moving load on a simply supported beam occursInfluence Line Diagrams

Rann of Kutch lies in the seismic zone numberEarthquake Engineering

Intensity of Earthquake on Richter Scale for Zone V isEarthquake Engineering

A perfect truss with 9 members and 5 joints isStability and Determinacy of Trusses

Best method for few-member analysis in a large truss isTruss Analysis

A pin-jointed truss has 9 joints and 17 members. It is supported by a hinge and a roller. What is the degree of indeterminacy?Stability and Determinacy of Trusses

In Moment Distribution Method, the carry-over factor from one end of a fixed beam to the other isMoment Distribution Method

A zero-force member in a truss is identified whenTruss Analysis

Slope-deflection method is suitable forSlope Deflection Method

A series of equal point loads moves across a simply supported beam. To obtain the maximum bending moment at any given section, the loads should be…Influence Line Diagrams

Castigliano’s first theorem finds displacement usingEnergy Methods

Maxwell-Betti’s theorem relatesEnergy Methods

A plane frame has a kinematic indeterminacy of 4. What does this indicate?Kinematic Indeterminacy

Rayleigh’s method estimatesStructural Dynamics

The Maxwell diagram in structural analysis is primarily used forTruss Analysis

A single degree of freedom system has mass m = 2 kg and stiffness k = 200 N/m. The natural frequency in Hz isStructural Dynamics

Earthquake loads are covered in which part of IS 875?Earthquake Engineering

As per IS 1893 for DL + LL + EQ combination, the factors areEarthquake Engineering

For buildings with re-entrant corners, analysis shall be done usingEarthquake Engineering

As per Amendment No. 2 to IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016, the effects of vertical earthquake shaking shall be considered for the safety of buildings in which…Earthquake Engineering

The Richter scale is aEarthquake Engineering

Seismic zoning map of India is given inEarthquake Engineering