Structural Analysis - I (3140603) MCQs

MCQs of Fundamentals of Statically Determinate Structures

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11.
If the beam is supported so that there are only three unknown reactive elements at the supports. These can be determined by using the following fundamental equation of statics
(a) H
(b) V
(c) M
(d) All above
Answer:

Option (d)

12.
Reactions at the supports of a structure can be determined by equating the algebraic sum of
(a) horizontal forces to zero
(b) vertical forces to zero
(c) moment about any point to zero
(d) all the above
Answer:

Option (d)

13.
The forces in the members of simple trusses, may be analysed by
(a) graphical method
(b) method of joints
(c) method of sections
(d) All the above
Answer:

Option (d)

14.
At either end of a plane frame, maximum number of possible bending moments, are
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) zero
Answer:

Option (d)

15.
The necessary condition of equilibrium of a body, is :
(a) algebraic sum of horizontal components of all the forces must be zero
(b) algebraic sum of vertical components of all the forces must be zero
(c) algebraic sum of the moments of the forces about a point must be zero
(d) all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer:

Option (d)

16.
A point subjected to a number of forces will be in equilibrium, if
(a) sum of resolved parts in any two directions at right angles, are both zero
(b) algebraic sum of the forces is zero
(c) two resolved parts in any two directions at right angles are equal
(d) algebraic sum of the moments of the forces about the point is zero
Answer:

Option (a)

17.
In a loaded beam, the point of con-traflexture occurs at a section where
(a) bending moment is minimum
(b) bending moment is zero or changes sign
(c) bending moment is maximum
(d) shearing force is maximum
Answer:

Option (b)

18.
A beam of length L is pinned at both ends and is subjected to a concentrated bending couple of moment M at its centre. The maximum bending moment in the beam is
(a) M
(b) M2
(c) M3
(d) ML2
Answer:

Option (a)

19.
When loads are applied proportionately to a frame structure containing its members in one plane, the structure is called
(a) grid frame
(b) plane frame
(c) space frame
(d) truss frame.
Answer:

Option (c)

20.
The reaction at the supports will be vertical to the plane of the support if the frame structure rests on
(a) roller supports
(b) fixed supports
(c) hinged supports
(d) all the above
Answer:

Option (d)

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