A. zero length
B. infinite length
C. zero moment of inertia
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Structural Analysis MCQs
A simply supported beam deflects by 5 mm when it is subjected to a concentrated load of 10 kN at its centre. What will be deflection in a 1/10 model of the beam if the model is subjected to a 1 kN load at its centre ?
A. 5 mm
B. 0.5 mm
C. 0.05 mm
D. 0.005mm
✅ The correct answer is option A.
In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are__________________?
A. displacements
B. force
C. displacements and forces
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Principle of superposition is applicable when___________________?
A. deflections are linear functions of applied forces
B. material obeys Hooke’s law
C. the action of applied forces will be affected by small deformations of the structure
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method ?
A. moment distribution method
B. column analogy method
C. three moment equation
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is__________________?
A. 0.211 L
B. 0.25 L
C. 0.234 L
D. 0.5 L
✅ The correct answer is option A.
In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span L and flexural rigidity El is taken as__________________?
A. L/EI
B. L/2EI
C. L/3EI
D. L/4EI
✅ The correct answer is option A.