GATE Structure Qwestion PDF

SUB: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS MODULE-23C
MODULE-23C
TRUSSES
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1. A truss, as shown in the figure, is carrying 180 kN load at node L 2.

The force in the diagonal member M2U4 will be
(a)100kN tension
(b) 100 kN compression
(c) 80 kN tension
(d) 80 kN compression
Ans:
Taking moments about A we get and
Take a vertical section in between and . Taking
moments about , Therefore
. Now take moments about Assume force in
( ( . Solving we get
2. For the plane truss shown in the figure, the number of zero force
members for the given loading is
(a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 11 (d) 13

Ans:
If three members meet at a point and out of three two are in
line then force in third member is zero. There are 8 members
having zero forces.
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SUB: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
MODULE-23C
3. A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section

A and same modulus of elasticity E. A vertical force P is applied at
point C.
Force in the member AB of the truss is

(a) (b) (c) P/2 (d) P
√ √
Ans:
Take a section left side of reaction B such a way that the

members AB and BC should cut. Now take moments about C.
. Therefore
4. A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section

A and same modulus of elasticity E. A vertical force P is applied at
point C.
Deflection of the point C is

( √ )
(a) (b) √
(c) ( √ ) (d) (√ )
Ans:
The forces in all members except bottom member, BC and
mirror member of BC are zero force members. By unit load
method,
( √ )
( √ )=
√ √
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MODULE-23C
5. For the truss shown in the figure. the force in the member QR is
(A) zero (B) √ (C) P (D) √
Ans:
Take the section by cutting QR, TR and TS. Taking moments
about T, . Therefore .
6. The pin-jointed 2-D truss is loaded with a horizontal force of 15

at joint S and another 15 vertical force at joint U, as shown.
Find the force in member RS (in ) and report your answer taking
tension as positive and compression as negative.
(A) zero (B) 15 (C) 30 (D)
Ans:
The beam is determinate and stable. Assuming roller support
at V and taking moments about V we get
Take a section by cutting RS, RU
and VU. Taking moments about U from right side we get,
Solving we get
7. The cantilever frame shown in the given figure is supported by

vertical links at B and C and carries loads as shown. The force in
the bar AE is
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a) 500 kg b)1000kg
c) 2500kg d) Zero
Ans:
The force in Members AE and AB are zero because only two
members are meeting at a joint , there no external force and
there are not in line.
8. A plane pin-jointed truss is shown in the figure below. The force
resisted by the member AD is
a) Zero
b) 500√ kg(compression)
c) 500√ kg(tension)
d) 1000√ kg (tension)
Ans:
The forces in CF and FE are zero. The forces in CD and AC
are zero. The force in BE is zero. Analyzing at joint D we get
500√ kg(tension)
9. For the truss shown in the figure, the force in member AC is
a) 50 kN compression
b) 50 kN tension
c) 50√ kN tension
d) Zero
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Ans:
Take a section by cutting the members AG, AC and BC. Take
moment about F,
10. The force in the member AB of the truss shown in the given figure
is
a) 25 kN compression
b) 25√ kN tension
c) 25√ kN compression
d) 25 kN tension
Ans:
The force in member below 50 kN load is 50 kN.By
analyzing at B we get 25√ kN tension.
11. Force in the member AB of the frame shown in the given figure
will be
a) Zero b) W c) W√ d)
√
Ans:
The forces in members BC and CD are zero. The force in Ab is
zero because the W and member BD in one line and the third
member AB does not has balancing component in the direction
normal to BD.
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MODULE-23C
12. Consider a loaded truss shown in the given figure.
Match list-I (member) with List-II(Force) and select the correct

answer using the codes below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. PR 1. 40kN(Tension)
B. RS 2. 40kN(Compression)
C. SU 3. 60kN(Tension)
D. RT 4. 50√ kN(Compression)
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 2 1 4
b) 3 1 2 4
c) 4 1 2 3
d) 4 2 1 3
Ans:
The force in RT is 60 kN tension. By taking moments about
Q we get Analyzing at P we get,
= √ Compression. Analyzing vertically at R we
get = √ compression and = kN compression.
Analyzing at U we get = kN tension. Ans (d).
13. The pin-jointed cantilever truss is loaded as shown in the given

figure. The force in member ED is
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MODULE-23C
a) 40kN(Compressive)
b) 80kN(Tension)
c) 80kN(Compressive)
d) 120kN(Compressive)
Ans:
Take a section vertically between AB and take moments A.
compressive.
14. In the pin-jointed plane frame shown in the given figure, the force
in the member BD is
a) 50000N(Tensile)
b) 50000N(Compressive)
c) 50000√ (Tensile)
d) Zero
Ans:
The force in member BD is zero as three members are meeting
at B and AB and BC are in line.
15. A loaded pin-jointed truss is shown in the given figure. The force
in member AC is
a) 10√ kN(Tensile)
b) 10√ kN(Compressive)
c) Zero
d) 10kN(Tensile)
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Ans:
Taking section passing through AC, CD, DE and BE and
taking moments about E we get,
Solving we get
16. The total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and external) for
the bridge truss shown in the given figure is
a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 3
Ans:
Internal three and external one. Total 4.
17. The force in member AB is
a) 5 kN compression
b) 2 kN compression
c) Zero
d) 7 kN compression
Ans:
The force in AB is zero as the member AB is meeting at B
and there no balancing component in horizontal.
18. The force in the member BD of the truss shown in the figure given
below is
a) 4 kN tensile
b) 4 kN compressive
c) Zero
d) 12 kN compressive
Ans:
The force in BD is 4 kN compressive.
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MODULE-23C
19. In the truss shown in the figure shearing at section from left hand
side is given by
a) CD b) CE c) CF d) DF
Ans. CF
20. In the truss shown in the figure shearing at section from left hand
side is given by
a) CD b) CE c) CF d) DF
Ans. CF
21. Member (s) of the frame shown below which carries/carry zero
force is/are
a) EC only
b) EC and AB
c) EC and AC
d) EC, AC and AB
Ans:
The members EC and AC carries zero force.
22. What is the force in the member CE of a cantilever truss shown in

the adjoining figure?
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a) P(tensile)
b) P(compression)
c) 2P(tensile)
d) Zero
Ans:
The force in EC is zero
23. The diagram below shows a plane truss. What is the force in
vertical member UL of the truss?
a) 35 kN b) 30 kN
c) 20 kN d) 15 kN
Ans:
Analyzing at U we get the force in UL is 20 kN
compressive.
24. The diagram below shows a truss subjected to loading as indicated.

What is the force induced in the member AB?
a) 5 kN b) 10kN
c) zero d) 5√ kN
Ans:
The force in member AB is zero as there in no balancing
component in vertical direction at B.
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MODULE-23C
25. What is the ratio of the force in the members AB,BE and AE of the
pin-jointed truss shown in the figure given below?
a) 5:4:3
b) 4:3:5
c) ( ):( ) ( )
d) None of these
Ans:
Taking moments about C we get, . There
fore is downwards. The force in AE is (
.
The force in AB is ( =
The ratio is 5/4 which matches with the answer

(b)
26. What is the force in member AB of the pin-jointed frame as shown

below?
a) P(Tension)
b) P (Compression)
c) P/√ (Compression)
d) Zero
Ans:
The force in AB is zero.
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MODULE-23C
27. A cantilever truss carries a concentrated load P as shown in the

figure below.
What are the magnitudes of axial forces in the members I, II, and
III, respectively?
a) 1.00P,1.33P and 1.67P
b) 1.67P,1.33P and 1.00P
c) 1.33P, 0.75P and 0.60P
d) 0.60P,0.75P and 1.00P
Ans:
(
. So the answer is (b).
28. What is the vertical deflection of joint C of the frame shown

below?
a) PL/AE
b) 2PL/AE
c) PL/2AE
d) 3PL/AE
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Ans:
29. What is the magnitude of the force in the member BD in the figure
given below?
a) 5 kN
b) 7 kN (approximately)
c) 4√ kN
d) Zero
Ans:
The force in BD is zero.
30. What is the force in the vertical member CD of the pin-jointed

frame shown below?
a) 12T(tension)
b) 2T(compression)
c) 7T(compression)
d) 5T (tension)
Ans:
The force in CD is 5 kN tension
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MODULE-23C
31. What is the force in the member BC of the plane frame shown
below?
a) 10 kN tensile
b) 10 kN compressive
c) 5.76 kN compressive
d) Zero
Ans:
Taking section passing through AB and BC and taking
moments about A,
10 kN compressive
32. What is the total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and

external) of the triangular planar truss shown in the figure below?
a) 2 b) 4
c) 5 d) 6
Ans:
Internal three and external one. Total 4.
33. What is the total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and

external) of the cantilever plane truss shown in the figure below
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a) 2 b) 3
c) 4 d) 5
Ans:
Internal two and no external. Total 2
34. The figure below shows a pin-jointed frame
What are the force in members BE, CD and ED?
a) 10kN, 5kN and 5kN
b) 10kN, 5kN and zero
c) 5kN, 10kN and zero
d) 5kN, 5kN and zero
Ans:
The force in ED is zero. By taking moments about A,
.
So the answer is (b)
35. Consider the following statements with respect to the figure below
of a typical articulated frame:
1. The frame is internally determinate and externally

indeterminate.
2. The frame is internally indeterminate
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MODULE-23C
3. The frame is internally as well as externally determinate.
4. The frame is internally as well as externally indeterminate.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 3 and 4
Ans:
The frame is determinate internally and externally
36. Two bars AO and BO are of uniform area A and are hinged at O as
shown in figure below.
What is the vertical deflection at O when elastic modules is

uniformly E?
a) b) c) d)
Ans:
√ √
37. A simple plane truss acted upon by a load 2P at the apex A is

shown below. The axial force in the member AB is
a) P b) √ P
√
c) P d) √ P
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Ans:
Analyzing at A we get Force in AB = √
38. The truss is shown in figure. The cross-section area of each

member is ‘A’, and the module of elasticity of the material is
uniformly E. the strain energy in the member XY is given by
a) b)
c) zero d)
Ans:
The force in XY is zero.
39. The force in the member CD is
a) P Tensile
b) P Compressive
c) 2P Tensile
d) 2P Compressive
Ans:
The forces in AB and BC are zero. By analyzing horizontally
at A we get the force in AC as √ compressive. Analyzing
at C we get tensile.
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MODULE- 24C
Arches.
1. A three-hinged parabolic arch ABC has a span of 20 m and a central

rise of 4 m. The arch has hinges at the ends at the centre. A train of two
point loads of 20 kN and 10 kN, 5 m apart, crosses this arch from left to
right, with 20 kN load leading. The maximum thrust induced at the
supports is
(a) 25.00 kN (b) 28.13kN
(c) 31.25 kN (d) 32.81 kN
Ans:
P
( )
H = 10
2. A three hinged parabolic arch having a span of 20 m and a rise of 5 m

carries a point load of 10 kN at quarter span from the left end as shown
in the figure. The resultant reaction at the left support and its inclination
with the horizontal are respectively
(A) 9.01kN and 56.31

(B) 9.01kN and 33.69
(C) 7.50 kN and 56.31
(D) 2.50 kNand 33.69
Ans:
20 = 50 = 2.5
+ = 2.5 + = 10
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MODULE-24C
= 7.5 kN
* 10 = H * 5
H=5
3. A symmetric frame PQR consists of two inclined members PQ and QR,

connected at ‘Q’ with a rigid joint, and hinged at ‘P’ and ‘R’. The
horizontal length PR is l. If a weight W is suspended at ‘Q’, the bending
moment at ‘Q’ is
(A) (B) (C) (D) zero
Ans:
( )
∫
⁄
=
( )( )
= = 2∫ =0
y= x=
⁄
∫
H= ⁄
∫
∫ ∫
= = = =
∫ ( ) ∫ ( )
M at Q = * - *h=0
4. A three-hinged parabolic arch rib of span L and crown rise ‘h’ carries a
uniformly distributed superimposed load of intensity ‘w’ per unit
length. The hinges are located on two abutments at the same level and
the third hinge at a quarter span locations from left hand abutment. The
horizontal thrust on the abutment is
a) b) ) d)
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Ans:
5. A two-hinged semicircular arch radius R carries a concentrated load W

at the crow. The horizontal thrust is
a) b) ) d)
Ans:
∫ ( ) 2
∫ ( ) 2
∫ ( )
6. Assertion(A): the BM due to any load all section of an arch, is less than
the BM at all sections of a simple beam having the same span of arch
under the same load.
Reason(R): the moment due to horizontal thrust of the arch is hogging.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true.
Ans: (a)
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MODULE-24C
7. For the semicircular two-hinged arch shown in the figure below, a
moment of 50 t-cm applied at B produces a displacement of 0.5 cm at
A. if a concentrated load of 10 t is applied at A, the rotation at B ion the
arch will be
a) 0.1 b) 0.001
c) 0.0001 d) 0.01
Ans:
( )
8. A three-hinged semicircular arch of radius R carries a uniformly

distributed load w per unit run over the whole span. The horizontal
thrust is
a) WR b) c) d)
Ans:
9. A circular three-pinned arch of span 40 m and a rise of 8 m is hinged at

the crown and springing’s. it carries a horizontal load of 100 kN per
vertical metre on the left side. The horizontal thrust sat the right
springing will be
a) 200kN b) 400kN
c) 600kN d) 800kN
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Ans:
10. The three-hinged arch shown in the given figure will have value of H as
a) 20kN b) 30kN
c) 40kN d) 50kN
Ans:
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MODULE-24C
11. A circular segmental three-hinged arch of span 36 m and a rise of 6m
hinged at the crown and springing’s. It carries a horizontal load of 1000
N/m covering full height of the arch on left side. The horizontal thrust
on the right springing will be
a) 6000 N b) 4500 N
c) 3000 N d) 1500 N
Ans:
12. A three-hinged symmetrical parabolic arch of span 20 m and rise 5 m

carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m for the whole span. The
bending moment at quarter point is
a) 75 kN-m (Hogging)
b) 75 kN-m (Sagging)
c) 100 kN-m (sagging)
d) Zero
Ans:
( )
= 75 KN-M (Hogging)
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MODULE-24C
13. The horizontal thrust at support A in a three hinged arch shown in the
given figure is
a) 2 kN b) 4 kN
c) 8 Kn c) 10 kN
Ans:
14. For a two-hinged parabolic arch, is sum of the vertical forces on the
left hand side of the section is the horizontal thrust. If is the angle of
tangent at the point on arch with the horizontal, the shearing force at
section from left hand side is given by
a) –H
b) –H
c) +H
d) +H
Ans: (b)
15. A three-hinged semi-circular ach of radius R carries a concentrated load

W ar the crown. Horizontal thrust acting on the arch at the hinge would
be
a) b) c) d)
Ans:
16. What is the horizontal thrust in a symmetric parabolic two-hinged arch

of span L and central rise ‘y’ subjected to a uniformly distributed load
of intensity ‘w’ per unit length over its entire span?
a) b) c) d)
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Ans:
17. A three-hinged loaded semicircular arch ACB is shown in the figure

given below. What is the shearing force at the hinge C?
a) 20 kN
b) 20√ kN
c) 10kN
d) 10√ kN
Ans: (c)
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SUB: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS MODULE-25B
MODULE-25C
Analysis of statically determinate beams and frames.
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1. Consider the beam AB shown in the figure below. Part AC of the

beam is rigid while Part CB has the flexural rigidity EI. Identify the
correct combination of deflection at end B and bending moment at
A.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Ans:
*L* L
2. The stepped cantilever is subjected to movements, M as shown in

the figure below. The vertical deflection at the free end (neglecting
the self-weight) is
(A) (B) (C) (D) Zero
Ans:
Δ at free end = * =
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MODULE-25B
3. A rigid beam is hinged at one end and supported on linear elastic
springs (both having a stiffness of 'k') at points' l' and '2', and an
inclined load acts at '2'. Which of the following options represents
the deflections and at points' l' and '2'?
(A) ( ) ( )
(B) ( ) ( )
√ √
(C) ( ) ( )
√ √
(D) ( ) ( )
Ans:
= = =
= = = ∴ =
Taking moments about A
P*2 = * + *2
P*2 = * + *2
P *2 = 2.5 .
= =
= =
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MODULE-25B
4. A simply supported beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed
load of intensity w per unit length, on half of the span from one
end. The length of the span and the flexural stiffness are denoted as
land EI, respectively. The deflection at mid-span of the beam is
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Ans:
( )
⁄
∫ *( ) +
⁄ ⁄
∫ ( ) ∫ ( )
⁄
* + [ ]
* +
5. In the cantilever beam shown in the given figure, is the

deflection under X due to load at Y is the deflection under Y
due to load at X. the ratio of is
a) b)
d)
Ans:
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MODULE-25B
6. Consider the following statements:
In the beam shown in the given figure, for all positions of load W
(except x = 0)
1. Bending moment is maximum at B
2. Bending moment is maximum under load
3. Deflection is zero at A
4. Deflection is zero at B
Which of these statements are correct?
a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 4
c) 1 and 4 d)1,3 and 4
Ans: (d)
( ) (
7. In the figures shown below x,y and z are the deflections under A,B
and C due to loads P and Q. and are the deflection under
deflection z would equal to
a) Px + Qy
b) P +Q
c) Py + Qx
d) P +Q
Ans:
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MODULE-25B
8. Assertion (A): in a built-in beam the area of fixed moment
diagram equals the area of free moment diagram.
Reason (R): the first theorem of area moment states that if the
difference of slope between two points is zero, then the area of
bending moment diagram enclosed between these points is also
zero.
Codes:
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true
Ans: (a)
9. The beam shown in the given figure carries loads of 20 kN and 40

kN at points X and Y respectively and produces a deflection of 6
mm at point Z.
To produce deflections of 8 mm and 5mm at X and Y respective,

the load required at Z would be
a) 20kN b) 40kN
c) 60kN d) 80kN
Ans:
10. The degree of indeterminacy of the beam given below is
a) Zero b) One
c) Two d) Three
Ans: (b)
11. A beam is hinged at end A and fixed at B. A moment M is applied

at end A. what is the moment developed at end B?
a) – M b) M c) M/2d) – M/2
Ans:
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MODULE-25B
12. Which one of the following is true example of a statically
determinate beam?
a) One end is fixed and the other end is simply supported
b) Both the ends are fixed
c) The beam overhangs over two supports
d) The beam is supported on three supports
Ans: (c)
13. A prismatic beam is shown in the figure given below.
Consider the following statements:

1. The structure is unstable.
2. The bending moment is zero at supports and internal hinge.
3. It is a mechanism.
4. It is statically indeterminate.
Which are these statements are correct?
a) 1,2,3and 4 b) 1,2, and 3
c) 1 and 2 d)3 and 4
Ans: (b)
14. A load 500 kN applied point A, as shown in the figure below,

produces a vertical deflection at B and C of the beam as = 10mm
and = 15 mm, respectively
What is the deflection at A when load of 100kN and 300 kN are

applied at B and C, respectively?
a) 6 mm b) 8 mm
c) 11 mm d) 12.5 mm
Ans:
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MODULE-25B
15. Which one of the following is the correct BMD for the loaded
uniform sized beam as shown in the figure given below?
Ans: (a)
16. A statically indeterminate structure is the one which

a) Cannot be analyzed at all
b) Can be analyzed using equation of statics only
c) Can be analyzed using equations of statics and compatibility
equations
d) Can be analyzed using equations of compatibility only
Ans: (c)
17. What is the total degree of indeterminacy in the continuous

prismatic beam shown in the figure below?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
Ans: (b)
18. What is the number of independent degrees of freedom of the two-

span continuous beam of uniform section shown in the figure
below?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
Ans: (b)
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MODULE-25B
19. The moment required to rotate the near end of a prismatic beam
through unit angle without translation, when the far end is fixed, is
a) b) c) d)
Ans: (d)
20. The kinematic indeterminacy of the beam is
a) 5 b) 9 c) 14 d) 15
Ans: (a)
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MODULE-26C
Cables
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1. A parabolic cable is held between two supports at the same level.

The horizontal span between the supports is L. The sag at the mid-
span is h. The equation of the parabola is .where x is the

horizontal coordinate and y is the vertical coordinate with the
origin at the centre of the cable. The expression for the total length
of the cable is
(A) ∫ √
(B) ∫ √
(C) ∫ √
(D) ∫ √
Ans:
∫ √ ( )
∫ √
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MODULE-26C
2. A 35 m cable is supported at ends A and B which are at the same

horizontal level and are 25 m apart. A vertical level load of 25 KN
is acting at point C which is at distance of 9 m from A. find the
horizontal reaction at A and dip at C?
A) 12 kN and 12 m
B) 12 kN and 6m
C) 6 kN and 12m
D) 6 kN and 6 m
Ans:
√ √
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MODULE-26C
3. A light is carrying udl of 30 KN/m. the span of the cable is 77 m,

where the supports are at same horizontal level. What will be the
percentage change in minimum tension if there is a rise of
temperature C? coefficient of thermal expansion of cable
material is 12 C C.
A) 0.8 % decrease
B) 0.8 % increase
C) 1.6 % decrease
D) 1.6 % increase
Ans:
∫ √ ( )
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MODULE-26C
4. A light cable with span 40m is under udl of 1 KN/m. if the supports
are at the same level and the maximum tension allowed in the cable
is 30 KN. What is the maximum allowable dip of the cable?
A) 6.94 m
B) 7.94
C) 8.94
D) 9.94
Ans:
5. Find the tension in the cable at point B for the cable shown below.
A) 74.56 kN
B) 16.85 kN
C) 85.64 kN
D) 56.86 kN
Ans:
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MODULE-26C
6. Determine total length of cable as shown in fig.
A) 7m
B) 8.2 m
C) 8.5m
D) 8.634m
Ans:
√ √(( ) ) √
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MODULE-26C
7. Determine the maximum possible span for a cable supported at its

two ends (on level supports), if the central sag is limited to 10
percent of the span, and if the permissible tensile stress is 150 MPa.
Assume the unit weight of the steel as 78.5 KN/ .
A) 1000 m
B) 1162 m
C) 1419 m
D) 1462 m
Ans:
( )
√( ) ( )
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MODULE-26C
8. Determine the tension (kN) in shown below and

also find the h (m)?
A) 6.79, 4.82, 6.9 and 2.74

B) 6.9, 4.82, 6.79 and 2.74
C) 4.82, 6.79, 6.9 and 2.74
D) 4.82, 6.9, 6.79 and 2.74
Ans: (B)
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MODULE-26C
9. The cable shown supports a girder which weights 12 KN/m.

determine the tension in the cable at points A, B and C.
A) 261.4, 154.5 and 214.8

B) 261.4, 214.8 and 154.5
C) 154.5, 214.8 and 261.4
D) 154.5, 261.4 and 214.8
Ans: (a)
( )
( )
( )
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MODULE-26C
10. A bridge cable between two piers 100 m apart carries a load of 20
KN/m of span. The tops of the piers are at the same level and the
cable at its lowest point sags 10 m below this level. Calculate the
max. tension in kN?
A) 269.25
B) 279.75
C) 285.49
D) 253.63
Ans:
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11. A uniform beam weighing 1800 N is supported at E and Fby cable

ABCD. Determine the tension (in N) in segment AB of this cable.
Assume the cables ABCD, BE and CF to be weightless.
A) 1290.3
B) 1279.75
C) 1285.49
D) 1253.63
Ans:
H*1 = *1
H=1050
Tension AB=√ √
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Sub: Structural Analysis Topic :Displacements in statically determinate structures
MODULE-27C
Displacements in statically determinate structures.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. The given figure shows a portal frame with one end fixed and other
hinged. The ratio of the fixed end moments due to side sway
will be
a) 1.0 b) 2.0 c)2.5 d)1.5
Ans:
( )
( )
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Sub: Structural Analysis Topic :Displacements in
statically determinate structures
2. The given figure shows a portal frame with loads.
The bending moment diagram for this frame
Ans: (d)
3. The rigid portal frame shown in the given figure will not have any
side sway if
=the moment of inertia of the column cross-section

= the moment of inertia of the beam cross section
a) It is subjected to vertical loading only

b) +
c) The loading is symmetrical about is centre line
d) Loaded in any manner
Ans: (c)
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4. For the portal frame shown in the given figure. The shear equation
is
a)
b)
c)
d)
Ans:
( )
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5. A symmetrical portal frame ABCD fixed at A and D carries a point

load P as shown in the figure below.
The number of points of contra flexure in the frame will be
a) One b) Two
c) Three d) Four
Ans:
6. In the frame shown in the figure below, the value of will be
a) b)
c) d) Zero
Ans:
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7. For the rigid frame shown in the figure below, the force required
for moving the girder AB through a horizontal displacement ∆ is
given by
a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
8. For the portal frame shown in the figure below, the final end
moment end moments are:
= 15 kN-m
= 10 kN-m
= 20 kN-m
The end moment at will be

a) 10 kN - m
b) 20 kN - m
c) 30 kN - m
d) 40 kN – m
Ans: (b)
The end moment at
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9. Neglecting axial deformation, the kinematic indeterminacy of the

structures show in the figure below is:
a) 12 b) 14 c) 20 d) 22
Ans:
Kinematic indeterminacy=14
10. Match List-I(Type of structure) with List-II(statically
indeterminacy) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
Number of members = m
Number of joints = n
Number of reaction elements = r
List-I List-II
A. Plane frame 1. m+r–3n
B. Space truss 2. 6m +r - 6n
C. Space frame 3. 6m +r - 3n
4. 3m +r - 3n
Codes:
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 4 3 2
(c) 2 1 3
(d) 4 1 2
Ans: (d)
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11. A portal frame is shown in figure-I, for EI constant, the deflected

shape of the frame will be in
Ans: (a)
12. Total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and external) of the

plane frame shown in the given figure is
a) 10 b) 11 c) 12 d) 15
Ans: (c)
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13. The slope deflection equation at end 2 of the member 1-2 for the
frame shown in the figure is given by
a) = (2 + 2 ) – WL
b) = (2 )
c) = (2 )
d) = ( +2 )+WL
Ans:
( )
14. In the portal frame shown in the given figure, the ratio of sway
moments in columns AB and CD will be equal to.
a) 1/3 b) 2/3 c) 9/8 d) 13/8

Ans:
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15. The total (both internal and external) degree of static indeterminacy
of the plane frame shown in the given is
a) 18 b) 16 c) 14 d) 13
Ans: (b)
16. If an analysis of the frame shown in the given figure indicated final
moment(-) 40 kN-m at A and B of the column AB, then the
moment will be
a)– 5kN - m b)–10kN - m

c) - 20kN –m d) –40kN–m
Ans:
( )
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17. The portal frame show in figure-I was analyzed, and the final
column moments were found to be shown in figure-II. The value of
P is
a) 23 kN b) 41kN
c) 45 kN d) 50 kN
Ans: (d)
18. Which one among the following is the correct free body diagram
for a portal frame shown in figure given below?
Ans: (a)
19. A portal frame with all members having the same EI, has one end
fixed and the other hinged. Due to side-sway, the ratio of fixed end
moments would be
a) 1 : 1 b) 1 : 2 c) 1 : 3 d)2 : 1
Ans: (d)
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20. An indeterminate building frame may be converted to a

determinate one by assuming
a) Hinges at mid-height of columns

b) Hinges at the mid-span of the beams
c) Hinges at both mid-height of columns and mid-span of beams
d) One support as fixed at base and other support on rollers
Ans: (c)
21. What is the total degree of indeterminacy both internal and external
of the plane frame shown below?
a) 10 b) 11 c) 12 d) 14
Ans: (a)
22. What is the degree of indeterminacy of the frame shown in the

figure given below?
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) zero
Ans: (c)
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23. The figure given below shows a rigid frame fixed at A and hinged
at C. if a pure moment of 20 kN-m is applied at B in the plane of
the figure, then what is the moment at the fixed end A?
a) 10 kN-m b)7.5 kN-m

b) 5 kN-m d) 2.5 kN-m
Ans:
[ ]
24. What is the ratio of magnitudes of moments in the member BC at

the ends B and C in the figure given below?
a) 1 : 1 b) 3 : 1
c) 3 : 4 d) 4:9
Ans:
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25. For the frame as shown in the figure below, the final end moment
has been calculated as – 40 kN-m. what is the end moment
?
a) + 40 kN - m
b) – 40 kN – m
c) +30 kN – m
d) – 30 kN – m
Ans:
26. The rigid plane frame ABCD has to be analyzed by slope

deflection method. What is the number of unknown
displacements/rotations for the frame as shown in the figure given
below?
a) 4 b) 3 c) 5 d) 2
Ans: (c)
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27. The shear equation for the portal frame shown in the figure below
will be
a) ( )+( )+P=0
b) ( )+( )+P=0
c) ( )+( )+P=0
d) ( )+( ) - P= 0
Ans: (a)
28. What is the statical indeterminacy for the frame show below?
a) 12 b) 15 c) 11 d) 14
Ans: (c)
29. What is the shear equation in slope deflection method for the portal
frame shown below?
a) + +p=0
b) + +p=0
c) + +p=0
d) +p=0
Ans: (a)
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30. What is the kinematic indeterminacy for the frame shown below?
(Member inextensible)
a) 6 b) 11 c) 12 d) 21
Ans: (b)
31. If the axial deformation is neglected, what is the kinematic

indeterminacy of a single bay portal frame fixed at base?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 6
Ans: (b)
32. What is the rotation of the member at C for a frame as shown in

figure bellow?
a) b) c) d)
Ans:
( )
33. The kinematic indeterminacy of the frame
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d)10
Ans: (c)
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MODULE-28C
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force methods.
.__________________________________________________________________________
_
1. Identify the FALSE statement from the following, pertaining to the

effects due to a temperature rise ΔT in the bar BD alone in the
plane truss shown below:
(A) No reactions develop at supports A and D
(B) The bar BD will be subject to a tensile force
(C) The bar AC will be subject to a compressive force
(D) The bar BC will be subject to a tensile force
Ans: (b)
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MODULE-28C
2. The degree of static indeterminacy, , and the degree of kinematic
indeterminacy, , for the plane frame shown below, assuming
axial deformations to be negligible, given by
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Ans:
3. In the propped cantilever beam carrying a uniformly distributed

load of w N/m, shown in the following figure, the reaction at the
support B is
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Ans:
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MODULE-28C
4. For the linear elastic beam shown in the figure, the flexural rigidity.
EI, is 781250 kN-m2. When w = 10 kN/m, the vertical reaction
RA at A is 50 kN. The value of RA for w = 100 kN/m is
(a) 500 kN (b) 425 kN

(c) 250 kN (d) 75 kN
Ans:
5. For the plane frame with an overhang as shown below, assuming

negligible axial deformation, the degree of static indeterminacy, d,
and the degree of kinematic indeterminacy, k, are
(a) d = 3 and k = 10 (b) d = 3 and k = 13

(c) d = 9 and k = 10 (d) d= 9 and k = 13
Ans:
6. The unit load method used in structural analysis is
(a) Applicable only to statistically indeterminate structures

(b) Another name for stiffness method
(c) An extension of Maxwell's reciprocal theorem
(d) Derived from Castigliano's theorem
Ans: (d)
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MODULE-28C
7. A three-span continuous beam has a internal hinge at B Section B
is at the mind-span of AC. Section R is at the mid-span of CG. The
20 kN load is applied at section B whereas 10 kN loads are applied
at sections D and F as shown in the figure. Span GH is subjected to
uniformly distributed load of magnitude 5 kN/m. For the loading
shown, shear force immediate to the right of section E is 9.84 kN
upwards and the sagging moment at section E is 10.31 kN-m.
The magnitude of the shear force immediate to the left and

immediate to the right of section B are, respectively
(a) 0 and 20 kN (b) 10 kN and 10 kN (c) 20 kN and 0 (d)

9.84 kN and 10.16 kN
Ans:
8. A three-span continuous beam has a internal hinge at B Section B

is at the mind-span of AC. Section R is at the mid-span of CG. The
20 kN load is applied at section B whereas 10 kN loads are applied
at sections D and F as shown in the figure. Span GH is subjected to
uniformly distributed load of magnitude 5 kN/m. For the loading
shown, shear force immediate to the right of section E is 9.84 kN
upwards and the sagging moment at section E is 10.31 kN-m.
The vertical reaction at support H is
(a) 15kN upward

(b) 9.84kN upward
(c) 15 kN downward
(d) 9.84 kN downward
Ans:
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9. Considering beam as axially rigid, the degree of freedom of a plane

frame shown below is
(a) 9 (b) 8 (c) 7 (d) 6
Ans:
10. Vertical reaction developed at B in the frame be-low due to the

applied load of 100 KN (with 150, 000mm2 cross-sectional
areaand3.125 x 109 mm4 moment of inertia for both members) is
(a) 5.9 kN (b) 302 kN

(c) 66.3 kN (d) 94.1 kN
Ans:
KN
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MODULE-28C
11. Consider a propped cantilever beam ABC under two loads of
magnitude P each as shown in the figure below. Flexural rigidity of
the beam is EI.
The reaction at C is
(a) (upwards)
(b) (downwards)
(c) (upwards)
(d) (downwards)
Ans:
( )
( )
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MODULE-28C
12. Consider a propped cantilever beam ABC under two loads of
magnitude P each as shown in the figure below. Flexural rigidity of
the beam is EI.
The rotation at B is
(a) (clockwise)
(b) (anticlockwise)
(c) (clockwise)
(d) (anticlockwise)
Ans:
( )
( )
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MODULE-28C
13. The right triangular truss is made of members having equal cross
sectional area of 1550 mm2 and Young’s modulus of 2 × 105 MPa.
The horizontal deflection of the joint Q is
(a) 2.47 mm (b) 10.25 mm

(c) 14.31 mm (d) 15.68 mm
Ans:
Taking moments about ‘P’
135
So the reaction at ‘P’ =
Horizontal reaction at R = 135KN
( )
( )
√( )
( )
Applying unit load at ‘Q’ horizontally
We get ( )
( )
( )
= 15.68 mm
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MODULE-28C
14. A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length L
is subjected to a uniformly distributed load w per unit length. The
beam has constant flexural rigidly.
The reaction at the middle support is
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Ans:
The downward deflection due to load = Upward deflection due
( ) ( )
R=
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MODULE-28C
15. A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length L
is subjected to a uniformly distributed load w per unit length. The
beam has constant flexural rigidly.
The bending moment at the middle support is
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Ans:
2 ( )
( )
Bending moment at middle support =
=( )
= (- ) (Hogging)
16. The degree of static indeterminacy of the rigid frame having two
internal hinges as shown in the figure below, is
(A) 8 (B) 7 (C) 6 (D) 5
Ans: (D)
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MODULE-28C
17. The members EJ and IJ of a steel truss shown in the figure below
are subjected to a temperature rise of 30 C. The coefficient of
thermal expansion of steel is 0.000012 per C per unit length. The
displacement (mm) of joint E relative to joint H along the direction
HE of truss, is
(A) 0.255
(B) 0.589
(C) 0.764
(D) 1.026
Ans:
( )
As there is no load first term will be zero.
3000
√
18. Beam GHI is supported by three pontoons as shown in the figure

below. The horizontal cross-sectional area of each pontoon is 8 m2,
the flexural rigidity of the beam is 10000 kN-m2 and the unit
weight of water is 10 kN/m3
When the middle pontoon is removed, the deflection at H will be
(A) 0.2m (B) 0.4m(C) 0.6m (D) 0.8m
Ans:
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MODULE-28C
19. Beam GHI is supported by three pontoons as shown in the figure
below. The horizontal cross-sectional area of each pontoon is 8 m2,
the flexural rigidity of the beam is 10000 kN-m2 and the unit
weight of water is 10 kN/m3
When the middle pontoon is brought back to its position as shown

in the figure above, the reaction at H will be
(A) 8.6kN (B)15.7kN (C) 19.2kN (D)4.2kN
Ans:
( ) ( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
20. The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigidly jointed frame in a

horizontal plane and subjected to vertical loads only, as shown in
figure below is
(A) 6 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) 1
Ans: C
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MODULE-28C
21. In the cantilever beam PQR shown in figure below, the segment
PQ has flexural rigidity EI and the segment QR has infinite flexural
rigidity.
The deflection and slope of the beam at 'Q' are respectively

(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Ans:
* +
( ) ( )] ( )]
∫ ∫
Second term become zero as EI is
( ) ( )]
∫ ( )
Put p=0
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MODULE-28C
∫ ( )( )
∫ ( )
∫ ( )
[ ]
[ ] [ ]
( ) ] ( )]
∫ ∫
Second term becomes zero
( ) ]
∫
Put M=0
= ∫ ( ) * +
* +
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MODULE-28C
22. In the cantilever beam PQR shown in figure below, the segment
PQ has flexural rigidity EI and the segment QR has infinite flexural
rigidity.
The deflection of the beam at 'R' is
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Ans:
( )] ( )]
∫ ∫
( )
∫
( )
[ ]
* ( )+
* +
= ]
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MODULE-28C
23. A simply supported beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed
load of intensity w per unit length, on half of the span from one
end. The length of the span and the flexural stiffness are denoted as
l and EI, respectively. The deflection at mid-span of the beam is
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Ans:
24. Due to some point load anywhere on a fixed beam, the maximum
free bending moment is M. the sum of fixed end moments is
a) M b) 1.5 M
c) 2.0 M d) 3.0 M
Ans:
( )
25. Match list-I (fixed beam and various types of loading) with list-II
(the moments at A) and select the correct answer using the codes
below the lists:
Codes:
A B C D
a) 4 3 1 2
b) 3 4 1 2
c) 4 3 2 1
d) 3 4 2 1
Ans: (A)
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MODULE-28C
26. The moment at the indeterminate support of a two-span continuous
beam of 6 m each with simple support at the ends carrying a udl of
20 kN/m over only the left span is (flexural rigidity is the same for
both the spans)
a) 90kN – m hogging
b) 45kN – m hogging
c) 45kN – m sagging
d) Zero
Ans:
Taking moments about A
Bending moment at D = 7.5 (Hogging)
27. A propped cantilever of uniform flexural rigidity is loaded as

shown in the given figure. The bending moment at fixed end A is
a) 150 kN-m hogging

b) 300 kN-m sagging
c) 150 kN-m sgging
d) 300 kN-m hogging
Ans:
The upward deflection at B = 300
The downward deflection at B due to R = =
R = 150 KN
-M (Hogging)
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MODULE-28C
28. If a point load acting at the mid-span of a fixed beam of uniform
section produces fixed end moments of 60 kN-m, then the same
load spread uniformly over the entire span will produce fixed end
moments equal to
a) 20kN-m b) 30kN-m
c)40kN-m c) 45kN-m
Ans:
29. For the beam AB shown in the figure, the fixed end moments at
ends A and B will be respectively
a) -3.6 kN-m and + 1.1kN-m

b) -5.4 kN-m and + 4.6kN-m
c) -2.4 kN-m and + 3.6kN-m
d) -3.6 kN-m and + 6kN-m
Ans:
= -2.4, 3.6 KN-M
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MODULE-28C
30. For the frame shown in the figure, the distribution factors for
members CB,CD and CG are respectively (Assume EL as constant)
a) , and
b) , and
c) , and
d) , and
Ans:
CB CA CD
Sum = + + =
31. Clapeyron’s theorem is applied to

a) Simply supported beam
b) Propped cantilever beam
c) Fixed and continuous beam
d) Continuous beam only
Ans: (C)
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MODULE-28C
32. Match list-I with List-II with respect to the diagram given below
and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
a) moment at B
b) slope at A
c) reaction at A
d) stiffness of AB
List-II
1. 3/8wL
2.
3. 1.50 M where M =
4. where M =
Codes:
A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3
b) 3 1 4 2
c) 3 4 1 2
d) 2 4 1 3
Ans:
Moment at B =
Slope at A =
= ( )
= ( )
Stiffness of AB =
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MODULE-28C
33. A uniform beam of length 2L and flexural rigidity EI id fixed at
both the ends. What is the moment required for unit rotation at the
centre of span?
a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
34. A propped cantilever AB, with fixed edge A is propped at B and

carries uniformly distribution over the entire span, if the prop
heaves up (displaces upward), which one among the following is
true if prop reaction = , moment at A = ?
a) Both will increase
b) will increase, will decrease
c) will decrease, will increase
d) Both will decrease
Ans:
If heaves up
Due to additional reaction at B increases and decreases

due to clockwise moment
35. A fixed beam AB of span L carries a uniformly distributed load w

per unit length. During loading, the support B sinks
Downwards by an amount . If = , what is the fixing moment
at B?
a) b)
) d) Zero
Ans:
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MODULE-28C
36. What are the bending moments at the ends A and B of a uniform
beam AB fixed in direction and position at A and B when acted
upon by two concentrated loads at 1/3rd span as shown in the figure
below?
a) 2/9 WL
b) 4/9 WL
c) 6/9 WL
d) 8/9 WL
Ans:
( )( ) ( )( )
=)
=) * +
=)
37. What is the ratio of load carrying capacity of a fixed beam to that
of a cantilever beam of same span, having same maximum bending
moment and loaded with uniformly distributed throughout the
span?
a) 6 b) 4 c) 3 d) 2
Ans:
Maximum Bending moment =
Maximum bending moment = =M
Ratio =
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MODULE-28C
38. The propped cantilever AB carries a uniformly distributed load of
q/unit length. In this condition the moment reaction =
What is the clockwise moment required at B to make the slope of

the deflection curve equal to zero
a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
( )
39. The fixed beam AB has a hinge C at mid span. A concentrated load
P is applied at C. what is the fixed end moment ?
a) PL b) Pl/2
c) PL/4 d) PL/8
Ans:
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MODULE-28C
40. If the free end of a cantilever of span L and flexure rigidity EI
undergoes a unit displacement (without rotation), what is the
bending moment induced at the fixed end?
a) b)
c) d)
Ans: (D)
41. A fixed beam AB, of constant EI, shown in the figure below,
supports a concentrated load of 10 kN. What is the fixed end-
moment at support A?
a) 4.8 kN-m b)6.0kN-m
c) 7.2kN-m d) 9.5kN-m
Ans:
42. A fixed end beam of uniform cross-section is loaded uniformly

throughout the span. What is the proportion of the bending moment
at the centre to the end moment considering only elastic
conditions?
a) 1 : 1 b) 1 : 2 c) 1 : 4 d) 2 : 3
Ans: (B)
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MODULE-29C
Energy methods.
___________________________________________________________________________
1. For a linear elastic structural system, minimization of potential

energy yields
(a) Compatibility conditions

(b) Constitutive relations
(c) Equilibrium equations
(d) Strain-displacement relations
Ans: (a)
2. For linear elastic systems, the type of displacement function for the
strain energy is
(a) Linear (b) Quadratic

(c) Cubic (d) Quartic
Ans: (a)
3. U1 and U2 are the strain energies stored in a prismatic bar due to

axial tensile forces P1 and P2,respectively. The strain energy U
stored in the same bar due to combined action of P1 and P2 will be.
(a) U = U1 + U2 (b) U = U1U2

(c) U < U1 + U2 (d) U > V1 + U2
Ans: (d)
4. A mild steel specimen is under uni-axial tensile stress. Young's

modules and yield stress for mild steel are 2 x105 MPa and 250
MPa respectively. The maximum amount of strain energy per unit
volume that can be stored in this specimen without permanent set is
(A) 156 Nmm/mm3 (B) 15.6 Nmm/mm3

(C) 1.56 Nmm/mm3 (D) 0.156 Nmm/mm3
Ans:
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5. A uniform beam (EI = Constant) PQ in the form of a quarter-circle
of radius R is fixed at end P and free at the end Q, where a load W
is applied as shown. The vertical downward displacement, at the
loaded point Q is given by: ( ). Find the value of
(correct to 4-decimalplaces).
(A) 0.7854 (B) 0.8150

(C) 0.9874 (D) 0.5674
Ans:
∫ ( ) ( )

Assertion (A): the concept of strain energy can be used to analyze
a statically indeterminate structure.
Reason(R): there is a direct relationship between strain energy of a
structure and the slopes and deflection caused in it.
Of these statements

b) Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
Ans: (a)
7. The strain energy due to bending in the cantilever beam shown in

the figure is
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a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
( )
∫
* +
8. Consider the following statements;

1. The total potential energy is the sum of strain and potential
energy due to external loading.
2. The strain energy always positive.
3. The potential energy is always positive.
4. For equilibrium position the total potential energy is a
minimum.
5. Which of these statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1 and 3
Ans: (b)
9. An elastic uniform bar of length L and cross-section area A is

subjected, within is elastic limit to a rapidly applied tensile force
increasing from zero to a final value P. what is the final strain
energy stored in the bar after vibrations have ceased?(E is the
modules of elasticity of the bar material.)
a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
10. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists:
List – I
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A. Strain energy method
B. Slope deflection
C. Moment distribution
D. Kani’s method
List II
1. Successive approximation.
2. Flexibility method
3. Iteration process
4. Stiffness method
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 4 2 3
b) 2 3 1 4
c) 1 3 2 4
d) 2 4 1 3
Ans: (d)
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Analysis by displacement methods (slope deflection and moment distribution methods).
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. The frame below shows three beam elements OA, OB and OC,
with identical length L and flexural rigidity EI, subject to an
external moment M applied at the rigid joint O. The correct set of
bending moments[ ] that develop at O in the
three beam elements OA, OB and OC respectively is,
(A) [ ] (B)[ ]
(C) [ ] (D)[ ]
Ans:
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2. The plane frame below is analyzed by neglecting axial
deformations. Following statements are made with respect to the
analysis
(I)Column AB carries axial force only

(II) Vertical deflection at the center of
beam BC is 1 mm
With reference to the above statements,
which of the following applies ?
El = 81380 kN-m2
(a) Both the statements are true

(b) Statement I is true but II is false
(c) Statement II is true but I is false
(d) Both the statements are false
Ans: (a)
3. Match the following :

Group I Group 2
P. Slope deflection method
1. Force method
Q. Moment distribution method
2. Displacement method
R. Method of three moments
S. Castigliano's second theorem
(a) P-1, Q-2, R-1, S-2

(b) P-1, Q-1, R-2, S-2
(c) P-2, Q-2, R-1, S-1
(d) P-2, Q-1, R-2, S-1
Ans: (c)
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4. All members of the frame shown below have the same flexural
rigidity EI and length L. If a moment M is applied at joint B, the
rotation of the point is
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Ans:
5. Carry-over factor CAB for the beam shown in the figure below is
(a) ¼ (b) ½ (c) ¾ (d) 1
Ans:
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6. All members in the rigid-jointed frame shown are prismatic and
have the same flexural stiffness EI.Find the magnitude of the
bending moment at Q (in KNm) due to the given loading.
__________
a) 25 (b) 50 (c) 30 (d) 55
Ans:
[ ] [ ]
7. The given figure shows a frame loaded with a single concentrated

load P. the fixed-end moment developed at support A will be
a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
[ ]
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8. Which one of the following gives the distribution factors for
members AB and AD of box section shown in the given figure?
a) 0.5 and 0.5

b) 0.33 and 0.67
c) 0.67 and 0.33
d) Zero and 1
Ans:
9. A steel frame is shown in the given figure.
If joint O of the frame is rigid, the rotational stiffness of the frame

at point O is given by
a) b)
c) d)
Ans:
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10. The slope-deflection equation at the end B of member BC for the
frame shown in the given figure will be
a) = (2 - )
b) = (2 - )
c) = (2 + )
d) = (2 + )
Ans:
[ ]
11. For the frame shown below, the distribution factors for members
BC and BA at joint B are
a) 0.4 , 0.6
b) 0.5 , 0.5
c) 0.6 , 0.4
d) 0.7 , 0.3
Ans:
( )
( )
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12. In Kani’s method hinged column is replaced by an equivalent
column fixed at the base with length and stiffness as
a) 1.5 times the original length and ¾ th stiffness of original
column
b) 1.5 times the original length and stiffness same as original
column
c) Same length as original column but stiffness 3/4th of the
original column stiffness
d) Twice the original column length ans1.5 times the stiffness of
original column
Ans: (c)
13. What is the carry – over factor from A and B while using moment
distribution for analyzing beam as shown in the figure given
below?
a) ½
b) 1.0
c) <1/2
d) >1/2
Ans: (c)
14. In the portal frame shown below, what are the distribution factors
for member BA, BC and BD respectively?
a) 1/3,1/3,1/3
b) 1/2,1/4,1/4
c) 2/3,1/3,0
d) 1/4,1/4,1/2
Ans: (b)
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Influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures.
___________________________________________________________________________
1. Muller Breslau principle in structural analysis is used for
(a) drawing influence line diagram for any force function

(b) writing virtual work equation
(c) super-position of load effects
(d) none of these
Ans: (a)
2. A beam PQRS is 18m long and is simply supported at points Q and R

10m. Overhangs PQ and RS are 3m and 10m part. Overhangs PQ and
RS are 3m and 5m respectively. A train of two point loads of 150 kN
and 100 kN, 5m apart, crosses this beam from left to right with 100 kM
load leading.
The maximum sagging moment under the 150 kN load anywhere is

(a) 500 kNm (b) 45kNm
(c) 400 kNm (d) 375 kNm
Ans:
360+40
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load leading.
During the passage of the loads, the maximum and the minimum
reactions at support R, in kN, are respectively
(a) 300 and -30 (b) 300 and -25
(c) 225 and -30 (d) 225 and -25
Ans:

load leading.
The maximum hogging moment in the beam anywhere is
(a) 300 kNm (b) 450 kNm
(c) 500 kNm (d) 750 kNm
Ans:
ILD for B.M at R
5. Consider the beam ABCD and the influence line as shown below. The
influence the pertains to
(a) Reaction at A, RA
(b) Shear force at B, VB
(c) Shear force on the left of C,
(d) Shear force on the right of C,
Ans: (b)
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6. The influence line diagram (ILD) shown is for the member
(a) PS (b) RS (c) PQ (d) QS
Ans: (a)
7. The span(s) to be loaded uniformly for maximum positive (upward)

reaction at support P, as shown in the figure below, is (are)
(A) PQ only (B) PQ and QR

(C) QR and RS (D) PQ and RS
Ans:
PQ and RS
8. The given figure shows a portal truss:
The influence line for force in member BC will be
Ans: (c)
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9. For the fixed beam shown in the figure, the influence line diagram for
the bending moment at the mid-span of the beam is best represented as
Ans: (a)
10. For the continuous beam shown in figure, the influence line
diagram for support reaction at D is best represented as
Ans: (c)
11. Assertion(A): whether it is maximum BM at a section or absolute

maximum BM, the moving UDL should cover the entire span of a
simple beam if span is less than load length.
Reason (R): whether it is maximum BM at a section or absolute
maximum BM, the section in should be divided by the section in the
same ratio in which the section divides the span, if the span is greater
than load length.
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Ans: (a)
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12. The influence line for the beam shown in figure-I will be as in
Ans: (b)
13. For beam shown in figure-I, an influence line diagram is shown in

figure-II. The refers to
a) Reaction
b) Shear force at support D
c) BM at support B
d) Shear force at section XX
Ans: (d)
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14. Match list-I (beam) with list-II (influence line for BM) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Codes:
A B C D
a) 2 1 3 5
b) 3 1 4 5
c) 2 5 3 4
d) 1 3 5 4
Ans: (a)
15. The given figure shown a beam with its influence line for shear force
and bending moment at section ‘l’:
The value of the shear force and bending moment at section ‘1’ due to a
concentrated load of 20kN placed at mid-span will be
a) 0.75 kN and 2.25 kN-m
b) 5 kN and 5 kN-m
c) 7.5 kN and 10 kN-m
d) 10 kN and 30 kN-m
Ans:
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16. A beam with cantilevered ends is shown in the given figure. Which one
of the following diagrams represent the influence line diagram for shear
force at section just to the right of the support A?
Ans: (a)
17. The influence line diagram for reaction B of the beam shown in figure-I
is
Ans: (d)
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18. An applied couple ‘M’ is moving on a simply supported beam of span L
as shown in given figure. The absolute maximum bending moment
developed in the beam is
a) M/2 b) M c) 3M/2 d) 2M
Ans: (b)
19. For the propped cantilever shown in the figure, influence line for
reaction at the propped end is given by = f(X).
The influence line ordinate ( ) for moment at A is given by the

equation
a) = f(X).L
b) = f(X).X
c) = X - f(X).X
d) = X - f(X).L
Ans: (d)
20. Which one of the following diagrams represents the influence line for
force in the member DG?
Ans: (d)
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21. Which one of the following statements is correct?
The influence line diagram (ILD) for bending moment at a section in a
cantilever is a triangle extending between the section and the
a) Fixed end with maximum ordinate under the section
b) Fixed end with maximum ordinate under the end
c) Unsupported end with maximum ordinate at the section
d) Unsupported end with maximum ordinate at the unsupported end
Ans: (d)
22. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the influence line for
the bending moment at one-fourths of the span from left support of a
prismatic beam simply support of a prismatic beam simply supported at
ends?
a) It is composed of straight lines only
b) It is composed of curved lines only
c) It is composed of straight and curved lines
d) It is parabolic
Ans: (a)
23. What is the shape of influence line diagram for the maximum bending
moment in respect of a simply supported beam?
a) Rectangular
b) Triangular
c) Parabolic
d) Circular
Ans: (c)

1. Muller-Breslau,s principle is applicable only to indeterminate
structures.
2. Muller-Breslau,s principle is applicable only to determinate
structures.
3. Muller-Breslau,s principle is applicable only to determinate and
indeterminate structures.
4. For two span continuos beam ABC, the influence line diagrams
is/are
(I)
(II)
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Which of these statements are correct

a) 1 and 4 (ii) b) 3 and (i)
c) 2 and 4(i) d) 3 and 4(ii)
Ans: (d)
25. Which one of the following diagrams corresponds to the influence line
diagram for moment at A of the beam shown below in the figure?
Ans: (a)
26. What is the variation of influence line for stress function in statically
determinate structure?
a) Parabolic
b) Bilinear
c) Linear
d) Uniformly rectangular
Ans: (c)
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27. A concentrated load W moves on the span of a three-hinged arch. The
horizontal thrust at the supports is maximum when the load is at which
one of the following?
a) The springing
b) One-sixth of the span from one end
c) Quarter span
d) The crown
Ans: (d)
28. What is the ordinate of influence line at B for reaction in figure

below?
a) 0.5 b) 0.4c) 0.2 d)Zero
Ans: (a)
29. What is the area of influence line diagram for the reaction at the hinged
end of a uniform propped cantilever beam of span L?
a) L/8 b)L/2 c) L/4 d) 3L/8
Ans:
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30. What is the maximum ordinate for influence line for the force in the
member marked X?
a) 1.0 b)1.33 c)1.50 d) 2.50
Ans: (b)
31. The influence line force in member BC is
Ans: (d)
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32. The influence line diagram for the support moment at A of the fixed
beam AB of constant EI is
Ans: (a)
33. The absolute maximum bending moment that a simply supported girder
of span 10 m experiences when two concentrated loads 20 kN and 30
kN spaced 2 m apart (30 kN as leading at the right) crosses the girder
from left to right, is
a) 112.2 kN-m
b) 96.6kN-m
c) 136.8kN-m
d) 105.8 kN-m
Ans:
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34. A live load 20 kN/m, 6 m long moves on a simply supported girder AB
12 m long. For maximum bending moment to occur at 4 m from left
end A, where will the head of load be, as measured from A?
a) 4 m b) 6 m c) 8 md) 10 m
Ans:
35. The influence line for vertical reaction at A of the beam is
Ans: (a)
36. The Muller-Breslau principle in structural analysis is used for
a) Drawing influence line diagram for any force function

b) Superimposition of load effects
c) Writing virtual work equation
d) None of above
Ans: (a)
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Basic concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. The stiffness K of a beam deflecting in a symmetric mode, as

shown in the figure, is
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Ans:
Curvature diagram
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2. For a linear elastic frame, if stiffness matrix is doubled, the existing
stiffness matrix, the deflection of the resulting frame will be
(a) Twice the existing value

(b) Half the existing value
(c) The same as existing value
(d) Indeterminate value
Ans:
[ ] [ ][ ]
3. The stiffness coefficient kij indicates

(a) Force at i due to a unit deformation at j
(b) Deformation at j due to a unit force at i
(c) Deformation at i due to a unit force j
(d) Force at j due to a unit deformation i
Ans:
4. Displacement coordinates for a beam are shown in the given figure.

The stiffness matrix is given by
a) * +
b) * +
c) * +
d) * +
Ans:
( )
( )
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5. The flexibility matrix of the beam shown in the given figure is
a) [ ]
b) [ ]
c) [ ]
d) [ ]
Ans:
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6. A member coordinate system is shown in the given figure. The
symmetric stiffness square matrix obtained for the member AB of
length L with flexural rigidity ‘El’ by using the slope deflection
equation and rules of matrix multiplication is as follows:
The correct sequence of elements of the first row of the symmetric

stiffness square matrix is
a) 2,3,1 and 3
b) 2,3-1 and -3
c) 2,3,1 and -3
d) 1,3,2 and -3
Ans:
( )
( )
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( )
( )
7. The number of unknowns to be determined in the stiffness method

is equal to
a) The static indeterminacy

b) The kinematic indeterminacy
c) The sum of kinematic indeterminacy and static indeterminacy
d) Two times the number of supports
Ans: (b)
8. The stiffness matrix of a beam element is ( )* + which one

of the following is its flexibility matrix?
a) ( )* +
b) ( )* +
c) ( )* +
d) ( )* +
Ans:
,* +* +- * +
* +
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9. What is the stiffness matrix for a prismatic cantilever with co-
ordinates as shown in figure below?
a)
[ ]
b)
[ ]
c) [ ]
d)
[ ]
Ans: (a)
10. The beams in the two storey frame shown in the figure below have
a cross section such that the flexural rigidity may be considered
infinite. Which among the following is the stiffness matrix for the
structure in respect of the global coordinates 1 and 2?
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a) * +
b) * +
c) * +
d) * +
Ans: (a)
11. Considering only flexural deformations, which is the stiffness

matrix for the plane frame shown in the figure given below?
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a) * +EI
b) * +EI
c) * +EI
d) * +EI
Ans: (b)
( )
( )
( )
12. Flexibility matrix of the beam shown below is:

* +
If support B settles by units, what is the reaction at B?

a) 0.75
b) 3.0
c) 6.0
d) 24.0
Ans: (c)
13. What is the value of flexibility coefficient for the continuous

beam shown in figure below?
a) b)
c) d)
Ans: (d)
14. Flexibility matrix for a beam element is written in the form:

[a] = * +
What is the corresponding stiffness matrix?
a) * +
b) * +
c) * +
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d) * +
Ans:
, * +-
[ * +]
* +
15. Consider the following statements relating to structural analysis:

1. Flexibility matrix and its transposes are equal.
2. Elements of main diagonal of stiffness matrix are always
positive.
3. For unstable structures, coefficients in leading diagonal matrix
can be negative.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
Ans: (b)
16. Flexibility matrix for a beam element is [F] = * +
Which is the corresponding stiffness matrix[S]?
a) [S] = * +
b) [S] = * +
c) [S] = * +
d) [S] = * +
Ans:
* +
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SUB: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS MODULE-23C

1. A truss, as shown in the figure, is carrying 180 kN load at node L 2.

(a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 11 (d) 13

3. A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section

Force in the member AB of the truss is

Take a section left side of reaction B such a way that the

4. A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section

Deflection of the point C is

(A) zero (B) √ (C) P (D) √

6. The pin-jointed 2-D truss is loaded with a horizontal force of 15

(A) zero (B) 15 (C) 30 (D)

7. The cantilever frame shown in the given figure is supported by

9. For the truss shown in the figure, the force in member AC is

12. Consider a loaded truss shown in the given figure.

Match list-I (member) with List-II(Force) and select the correct

13. The pin-jointed cantilever truss is loaded as shown in the given

17. The force in member AB is

22. What is the force in the member CE of a cantilever truss shown in

24. The diagram below shows a truss subjected to loading as indicated.

The ratio is 5/4 which matches with the answer

26. What is the force in member AB of the pin-jointed frame as shown

27. A cantilever truss carries a concentrated load P as shown in the

a) 1.00P,1.33P and 1.67P

b) 1.67P,1.33P and 1.00P

c) 1.33P, 0.75P and 0.60P

d) 0.60P,0.75P and 1.00P

. So the answer is (b).

28. What is the vertical deflection of joint C of the frame shown

The force in BD is zero.

30. What is the force in the vertical member CD of the pin-jointed

32. What is the total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and

33. What is the total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and

34. The figure below shows a pin-jointed frame

What are the force in members BE, CD and ED?

a) 10kN, 5kN and 5kN

b) 10kN, 5kN and zero

c) 5kN, 10kN and zero

d) 5kN, 5kN and zero

So the answer is (b)

1. The frame is internally determinate and externally

2. The frame is internally indeterminate

3. The frame is internally as well as externally determinate.

4. The frame is internally as well as externally indeterminate.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

What is the vertical deflection at O when elastic modules is

37. A simple plane truss acted upon by a load 2P at the apex A is

38. The truss is shown in figure. The cross-section area of each

39. The force in the member CD is

1. A three-hinged parabolic arch ABC has a span of 20 m and a central

2. A three hinged parabolic arch having a span of 20 m and a rise of 5 m

(A) 9.01kN and 56.31

3. A symmetric frame PQR consists of two inclined members PQ and QR,

(A) (B) (C) (D) zero

5. A two-hinged semicircular arch radius R carries a concentrated load W

Reason(R): the moment due to horizontal thrust of the arch is hogging.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

8. A three-hinged semicircular arch of radius R carries a uniformly