Theory of Structures MCQs

A. The structural member subjected to compression and whose dimensions are small as

B. compared to its length, is called a stmt

The vertical compression members are generally known as columns or stanchions

C. Deflection in lateral direction of a long column, is generally known as buckling

A. Consist of uniform thin strips

B. Are supported at outer end

C. Are wound by applying a torque

D. All the above

A. E = 3K (1 – 2/m)

B. E = 2N (1 + 1/m)

C. (3/2)K (1 – 2/m) = N (1 + 1/m)

D. All the above

A. Guest’s or Trecas’ theory

B. St. Venant’s theory

C. Rankine’s theory

D. Haig’s theory

A. It moves horizontally

B. It moves vertically

C. It rotates about its C.G.

D. None of these

A. WD3n/d4N

B. 2WD3n/d4N

C. 4W²D3n/d4N

D. 8WD3n/d4N

A. 6.25 t compressive

B. 8.75 t tensile

C. t tensile

D. t compressive

A. Straight line

B. Parabola

C. Circle

D. Ellipse

A. Q = S + F

B. Q = S – F

C. Q = F – S

D. Q = S × F

A. Area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration

B. Area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration

C. Radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section

D. Length of column divided by least radius of gyration