Structural Analysis

A. the head of the load reaches the section
B. the tail of the load reaches the section
C. the load position should be such that the section divides it equally on both sides
D. the load position should be such that the section divides the load in the same ratio as it divides the

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

A. displacements
B. force
C. displacements and forces
D. none of the above

A. 0.16 Wl
B. 0.20 Wl
C. 0.24 Wl
D. 0.25 Wl

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

i) trusses
ii) statically determinate beams and frames
iii) statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and follows Hooke’s law
iv) any statically indeterminate structure

The correct answer is ?

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

A. 2/EI
B. 1/EI
C. 1/2 EI
D. 1/4 EI

A. stiffness
B. flexibility
C. influence coefficient
D. unit strain

A. change from compression to tension
B. change from tension to compression
C. always be compression
D. always be tension

Consider the following statements

1. reduces the negative moment at support
2. increases the negative moment at support
3. reduces the positive moment at support
4. increases the positive moment at the centre of span

A. i and 4 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. 2 and 4 are correct