In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused by________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at the joint in_________________?

   A. vertical direction
   B. horizontal direction
   C. inclined direction
   D. the direction in which the deflection is required

2. 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

3. The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium in a space structure is___________________?

   A. 2
   B. 3
   C. 4
   D. 6

4. The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane structure is__________________?

   A. 1
   B. 2
   C. 3
   D. 6

5. The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is_____________?

   A. 2j-r
   B. 3j-r
   C. j-2r
   D. j-3r
   where j is number of joints and r is reaction components

6. The Castigliano’s second theorem can be used to compute deflections________________?

   A. in statically determinate structures only
   B. for any type of structure
   C. at the point under the load only
   D. for beams and frames only

7. Select the correct statement?

   A. Flexibility matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
   B. Stiffness matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
   C. both A. and B.
   D. none of the above

8. Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method ?

   A. slope deflection method
   B. column analogy method
   C. moment distribution method
   D. none of the above

9. The degree of static indeterminacy up to which column analogy method can be used is__________________?

   A. 2
   B. 3
   C. 4
   D. unrestricted

10. For stable structures, one of the important properties of flexibility and stiffness matrices is that the elements on the main diagonal________________?

    i) of a stiffness matrix must be positive
    ii) of a stiffness matrix must be negative
    iii) of a flexibility matrix must be positive
    iv) of a flexibility matrix must be negative
    The correct answer is

    A. (i) and (iii)
    B. (ii) and (iii)
    C. (i) and (iv)
    D. (ii) and (iv)