Structural Analysis Mcqs

In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused by
(i) Bending moment
(ii) Shear force
(iii) Axial force

Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a structure are respectively to

In which case are trussed portals preferred over simple portals?

Betti’s Theorem is based on ______

Method of substitute members is use for which type of trusses?

In a beam, the neutral plane

The degree of static indeterminacy up to which column analogy method can be used is

How many compatibility equations should be written if we have n no. of redundant reactions?

Conjugate-Beam method was developed by:-

What is the exceptional case when resistance to normal force is considered to be more important than resistance to bending and shear force in beams?

Which of the following causes greatest deflection for beams?

Which structure will perform better during earthquake?

If in an interior beam, adjacent structures are exactly similar then the tributary area is:-

In which of the following cases, Castigliano’s theorem applicable?

While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is replaced by an additional span of

Which of the following material will have the highest value of response modification factor?

For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust

Force-displacement requirement of statically indeterminate structures depend upon which factor?

The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering the virtual work of

Floor loads are transmitted from slabs to which part in a floor girder system?

When a structural member of the uniform section is subjected to a moment at one end only, then the moment required so as to rotate that end to produce a unit slope, is called _____

Where is point of inflections of vertical members in a portal frame located at?

The degree of freedom of a joint for the rigid jointed joint plane frame is ______

What is the general form of elastic curve of a beam?

To draw qualitative ILD of indeterminate structure, which of the following concept is used.

At either end of a plane frame, maximum number of possible bending moments, are

An arch is a beam except for ______

 Identify the incorrect statement from the following regarding applicability of Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem.

Which of the following methods for solving indeterminate structures are easiest for computational purposes?

Principle of superposition is applicable when