SSC-JE Syllabus

Theory of structures : Elasticity constants, types of beams – determinate and indeterminate, bending
moment and shear force diagrams of simply supported, cantilever and over hanging beams. Moment of
area and moment of inertia for rectangular & circular sections, bending moment and shear stress for tee,
channel and compound sections, chimneys, dams and retaining walls, eccentric loads, slope deflection of
simply supported and cantilever beams, critical load and columns, Torsion of circular section.

Table of Contents
Sr. Chapter Pages

1. Determinacy Indeterminacy of Structure…..…………………………………….……..1.1 to 1.10

2. Force Method…………………..……………………….…………………..……………………….2.1 to 2.4

3. Displacement Method……………………………………..…………………………...……….3.1 to 3.8

4. Truss…………………………………………………….………………..……………………………...4.1 to 4.7

5. ILD…..….……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..5.1 to 5.5

6. Arches and Cable…………….……………….………………………………………………..…..6.1 to 6.4

7. Matrix Method……..………………….……………..………………………………………..…...7.1 to 7.3

 1 Determinacy
Indeterminacy of Structure
M MCQ Questions 2012

2004 Q.4 For a pin jointed plane structure to be

statically determinate, the necessary
Q.1 Free body diagram is an : condition is :
(A) Isolated joint with only body force Where, m = number of unknown
acting on it. member force
(B) Isolated joint with internal force r = number of unknown reaction
acting on it. j = number of joints
(C) Isolated joint with all the force (A) m + r = 2 j (B) 3m + r = 2 j
internal as well as external acting on (C) m + r = 3 j (D) m + 2r = 3 j
it.
Q.5 The beam shown below is indeterminate
(D) None of these
of degree :
2005
Q.2 If the total number of reaction
components is less than the total number (A) 3 (B) 4
of equillibrium equations available, the (C) 1 (D) 2
structure shall be:
2014
(A) Stable
Q.6 Which of the beam given in the
(B) Indeterminate
following figures is a determinate beam?
(C) Externally redundant A B
(D) Unstable (A)
2009 A
B
(B)
Q.3 Number of unknown internal force in
each member of a rigid jointed plane
A B
frame is given by : (C)
(A) 1 (B) 2 A
C B

(C) 3 (D) 4 (D)

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Q.7 A propped cantilever is indeterminate Q.12 If in planar system, x parts/members are
externally of therewith y no. of forces, then condition
(A) Second degree (B) Fourth degree for statically determinacy is :
(A) y < 3x (B) y > 3x
(C) First degree (D) Third degree
(C) y = 3x (D) None of these
Q.8 A beam is a supported over three rollers
lying in the same plane. The beam is Q.13 Given that J is no of joints B and R are
stable for no. of members and no. of reactions. If
B = 4, R = 3 and J = 4, then the truss is :
(A) Loading with no component
(A) Statically determinate
perpendicular to the direction of
(B) Statically indeterminate and stable
beam
(C) Stable
(B) Only when no load except self
(D) Unstable
weight acts
Q.14 If a system has more equations of
(C) Loading with no component in the equilibrium than no. of forces, then the
direction of the beam. system is
(D) Any general loading. (A) Improperly constrained
Q.9 A support is said to be non-yielding if (B) Partially constrained
_____. (C) Stable
(A) It can take any amount of reaction (D) None of these
(B) It is frictionless Q.15 The degree of indeterminacy of the
frame shown in figure below is
(C) It holds the beam firmly D
P
(D) The beam has zero slope at support
Q.10 A truss is completely analysed, when
(A) The direct stresses in all the
members are found
(B) All the external reactions 45
0

components are determined

A B C
(C) The equilibrium is satisfied (A) 0 (B) 1
(D) None of these (C) 2 (D) 3
Q.11 A truss containing ‘j’ joints and ‘m’ Q.16 In planar system, x parts/members are
members, will be a simple truss if there with y no. of forces. If y > 3x , the
(A) j = 2m – 3 system is :
(A) Statically indeterminate
(B) m = 2j – 3
(B) Statically determinate
(C) m = 3j – 2
(C) Can,t say
(D) j = 3m – 2 (D) Depends on other conditions
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Q.17 How many cases out of the following Q.22 It m1 and m2 are the members of two
are improperly constrained? individual simple trusses of a compound
1. Parallel forces truss will be rigid and determinate if
2. Concurrent forces (A) m = m1 + m2
3. Perpendicular forces (B) m = m1 + m2 + 1
4. Only moment
(C) m = m1 + m2 + 2
Options
(D) m = m1 + m2 + 3
(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4 Q.23 How many constraints are there in a
free-rotation support used in planar
Q.18 If a truss is internally unstable, then we
system?
should use it when it is
(A) 1 (B) 2
(A) Statically determinate
(C) 3 (D) 4
(B) Statically indeterminate
Q.24 If in a planar system, only 2 reaction
(C) Statically determinate or statically force are acting, then the system is :
indeterminate
(A) Essentially unstable
(D) We must never use it (B) Essentially stable
Q.19 How many constraints are there in a (C) Can’t say
fixed support in a planar system?
(D) None of these
(A) 2 (B) 3
Q.25 If a structure has total 10 joints, then
(C) 6 (D) None of these what should be the minimum no. of
Q.20 Given that J is no. of joint B and R are joints in which equilibrium equations
no. of members and no. of reactions. should be concurrently satisfied for
If B = 5, R = 4 and J = 4, then the truss (A) 7 (B) 8
is : (C) 9 (D) 10
(A) Statically determinate Q.26 If a truss has two more members
(B) Statically indeterminate surpassing each other, then its is :
(A) Simple (B) Compound
(C) Stable
(C) Complex (D) None of these
(D) Unstable
Q.27 By applying the static equations i.e.
Q.21 If 4 reactions are acting on a beam then
ΣH = 0 , ΣV = 0 and ΣM = 0 , to a
the system is
determinate structure, we may determine
(A) Unstable and indeterminate
(A) Supporting reaction only
(B) Stable and indeterminate (B) Shear force only
(C) Stable and determinate (C) Bending moments only
(D) Can’t say (D) All option are correct
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Q.28 If we use a link support in a structural Q.32 Pick up the indeterminate structure from
system, then how many unknowns those shown in the figure given below :
would we have? A
B C B
(A) 0 (B) 1
A
(C) 2 (D) None of these

Q.29 If all the reactions acting on a planar

C D
system are concurrent in nature, then the
system is :
(i) (ii)
(A) Can’t say
Hinge

(B) Essentially stable C B C B

(C) Essentially unstable

(D) None of these

Q.30 In the following question, j represent no. D A D A

of joints and r represents no. of external
forces. If a structure has (2 j − r ) no. of (iii) (iv)
members, then it will be
Options :
(A) Stable (A) Figure (i) (B) Figure (ii)
(B) Unstable (C) Figure (iii) (D) Figure (iv)

(C) Depends upon structure A Assignment Questions

(D) Depends upon magnitude of load Q.1 Neglecting axial deformation, Dk of

Q.31 Given that J is no. joints B and Rare no. given figure is?
of members and no. of reactions.

If B = 5, R = 3 and J = 4, then the truss

is

(A) Statically determinate

(B) Statically indeterminate

(Hinged) (Roller) (Slider)
(C) Stable (A) 12 (B) 14

(D) Unstable (C) 20 (D) 22

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Q.2 D8 of the given structure (below) is? Q.6 Which one of the following is statically
determinate and stable
(A)

Hinge

(Hinge)
(A) 10 (B) 11
(B)
(C) 12 (D) 15
Q.3 Total (Both internal +external) degree of Hinge
static indeterminacy of given figure is?
(C)

(A) 15 (B) 16 (D)

(C) 17 (D) 18
Q.4 Which one of the following is true
statically determinate beam?
(A) One end is fixed and other is simple Roller
support Q.7 Ds of the given structure is?
(B) Both ends fixed
(C) The beam overhangs over two
supports
(D) The Beam is supported on three Roller Roller
supports. (A) 4 (B) 3
Q.5 Calculate Ds of the given structure (C) 2 (D) 1
Hinged Q.8 Which one of following is correct?
When a load is applied to a structure
with rigid joints
(A) There is no rotation or displacement
of joint
(A) 11 (B) 12 (B) There is no rotation of joint
(C) 13 (D) 14 (C) There is no displacement of joint
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(D) There can be rotation and Q.12 Kinematic indeterminacy for the given
displacement of joint but the angle frame is?
between the members connected to (Assume members to be inextensible)
the joints remains same even after
application of loading
Q.9 What is Ds for the given triangular
plane truss?

(Roller) (Hinged)
(A) 6 (B) 15
(C) 12 (D) 21
Q.13 Dk for the given frame is? (Assume
(Pin) (Pin) members to be inextensible)
Hinged
(A) 2 (B) 4
(C) 5 (D) 6
Q.10 Ds for the continuous prismatic beam
is?
P
(Pin)
A B
(A) 4 (B) 5
Roller Roller (C) 6 (D) 8
(A) 1 (B) 2 Q.14 Ds for the continuous beam is?
(C) 3 (D) 4
Hinge
Q.11 Calculate Dk and Ds for the given plane
truss.
Roller Roller (Pin)
Pin jointed
(A) 1 (B) 0
(Pin) (C) 2 (D) 3
Q.15 The degree of indeterminacy of the
following beam for general case of
(Pin) loading is:
Hinge
Dk Ds
(A) 10 1
(B) 9 2 (A) 01 (B) 02
(C) 12 2 (C) 03 (D) 04
(D) 13 3 [RPSC- VPITI-2016]
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Q.16 A two hinged arch is statically (C) A statically indeterminate structure
indeterminate by is the one which can be analyzed
using equations of static’s and
(A) 0 degree (B) 1 degree
compatibility equations
(C) 2 degree (D) 3 degree
(D) A statically indeterminate structure
Q.17 An arch with three hinges, is structure is the one which can be analyzed
(A) Statically determinate using equations of compatibility
only
(B) Statically indeterminate
[KPSC-AE]
(C) Geometrically unstable
Q.21 Which one of the following is correct?
(D) None of these
(A) A determinate structure cannot be
Q.18 If the beam is supported so that there are analyzed without the correct
only three unknown reactive elements at knowledge of modulus of elasticity
the supports. These can be determined
(B) A determinate structure must
by using the following fundamental
necessarily have roller support at
equation of statics:
one if its ends
(A) ΣH = 0 (C) A determinate structure requires
(B) ΣV = 0 only statically equilibrium
equations for its analysis
(C) ΣH = 0, ΣV = 0
(D) A determinate structure will have
(D) ΣH = 0, ΣV = 0, ΣM = 0 zero deflection at its ends
Q.19 The lateral deflection of a frame is [KPSC-AE]
called as___. Q.22 Which of the following is indeterminate
(A) Sinking (A) Simply supported beam
(B) Buckling (B) A propped cantilever with internal
(C) Sway hinge

(D) None of the above (C) Cantilever

(D) Beam with both ends fixed
[PEB-SUB ER. -2017]
[PHED-RAJ.]
Q.20 Which one of the following is correct?
Q.23 For a pin jointed plane frame the
(A) A statically indeterminate structure
relation between number of joints j and
is the one which cannot be analyzed
number of members m is given by
at all
(A) m = 2 j − 3 (B) m = 2 j + 3
(B) A statically indeterminate structure
is the one which can be analyzed (C) m = 3 j − 2 (D) m = 3 j + 2
using equation of static’s only [PHED-RAJ.]
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Q.24 A rigid portal frame ABCD carries loads Q.28 Maximum number of unknown forces
W1 and W2 as shown in figure. that can be determined in concurrent
force system under equilibrium is
2m W1
C (A) Zero (B) 2
B 1m (C) 3 (D) 6
2m
2m [MPSC-2012]
W2
Q.29 Fixed Beam is determinate to which
2m D degree?
A (A) First degree (B) Second degree
(C) Third degree (D) Fourth degree
The structural is statically [Haryana JE-2018]
(A) Determinate Q.30 If there are ‘m’ unknown number forces,
(B) Indeterminate to the first degree ‘r’ unknown reaction components and
(C) Indeterminate to the second degree ‘j’ number of joints, then the degree of
static indeterminacy of pin-jointed plane
(D) Indeterminate to the third degree
frame is given by
Q.25 The number of unknown reactions to be
(A) m + r + 2 j (B) m − r + 2 j
found at a fixed support of a beam,
during analysis is/are (C) m + r − 2 j (D) m + r − 3 j
(A) 1 (B) 2 [ISRO-2015]
(C) 3 (D) 4 Q.31 Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a
pin jointed plane frame is given by
[TSPSC-AE-2015]
(A) 2 j − r (B) j − 2r
Q.26 The static indeterminacy of a square
truss with two diagonal members and (C) 3 j − r (D) 2 j + r
hinged supports is
P Practice Questions
(A) Internally indeterminate to 1
Q.1 A beam is supported over three rollers
(B) Externally indeterminate to 1
lying in the same plane. The beam is
(C) Degree of static indeterminacy is 2 stable_______.
(D) All the above (A) For any general loading
[LBS-ASST.PROF. 2017] (B) For loading with no component in
Q.27 The kinematic indeterminacy of a two the direction of the beam
storeyed two bay plane frame with fixed (C) For loading with no component
base is perpendicular to the direction of
(A) 18 (B) 0 beam
(C) 24 (D) 9 (D) Only when no load except self-
[LBS-ASST.PROF. 2017] weight acts
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Q.2 Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of algebraic sum of the moments of forces
the given beam is: about any point for the equilibrium of
the body acted upon_____.
(A) ΣH = 0
(A) 0 (B) 3 (B) ΣV = 0
(C) 1 (D) 2 (C) ΣM = 0
Q.3 A 2-dimensional truss consists of (D) All options are correct
number of members (m), number of Q.8 A truss containing j joints and members
joints including supports (j) and number will be a simple truss if:
of reactions (r). The degree of static
(A) m = 2 j − 3 (B) j = 2m − 3
indeterminacy of pin-jointed plane truss
is given by: (C) m = 3 j − 2 (D) j = 3m − 2
(A) m − r − 2j (B) m − r − 3j
(C) m − r + 2j (D) m − r +3j
Q.4 Which of the following is a statically
determinate structure?
(A) Propped cantilever beam
(B) Continuous beam
(C) Three hinged arches
(D) Two hinged arches
Q.5 If lines of action of forces in a system of
force meet at a point then these forces
are called as :
(A) Parallel forces
(B) Non-concurrent force
(C) Concurrent force
(D) Resultant force
Q.6 A body is said to be equilibrium if
(A) It moves horizontally
(B) It moves vertically
(C) It rotates about its C.G.
(D) None of these.
Q.7 If ΣH and ΣV are the algebraic sum of
the forces resolved horizontally and
vertically respectively, and ΣM is the
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Answers Determinacy Indeterminacy of Structure

MCQ Questions

1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. D

6. A 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. C

11. B 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B

16. A 17. A,B 18. D 19. B 20. B

21. D 22. B,D 23. B 24. A 25. D

26. C 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C

31. A 32. C

Assignment Questions

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C

6. A 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D

11. C 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. C

16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. C

21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C

26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. C

31. A

Practice Questions

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C

6. D 7. D 8. A

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(A) π (B) π / 2
M MCQ Questions
(C) π / 3 (D) π / 4
2005
Q.1 The statement that “the deflection 2019
caused by any external force is equal to Q.4 'The change in the slope between two
the partial derivative of the strain points on a straight member under
energy with respect to that force” is as flexure is equal to the area of (M/EI)
per : diagram between those two points' is a
(A) Castigliano’s first theorem theorem of which of the following
(B) Castigliano’s second theorem methods? Where M = moment. E =
(C) Theorem of minimum strain Young's modulus and I = moment of
energy inertia
(D) Maxwell’s theorem
(A) Castigliano's method
2014
(B) Strain energy method
Q.2 Strain energy due to axial deformation
(C) Unit load method
is given by :
σ : Resultant stress (D) Moment area method
P : Axial load Q.5 The three-moment equation was
Δ : Deformation originally developed by:
ε : strain (A) Clapeyron (B) Euler
E : Modulus of elasticity
(C) Mohr (D) Hardy cross
(A) σε (B) PΔ
1 A Assignment Questions
(C) σ2 / 2E (D) PΔ
2
Q.1 In the cantilever beam as shown in the
2017 given figure δ2 is the deflection under
Q.3 A concentrated load P is supported by X due to W1 at Y and δ1 is the
the free end of a quadrantal ring AB
deflection under Y due to load W2 at X.
whose end B is fixed. The ratio of the
vertical to horizontal deflection of the δ1
The ration is
end A is δ2
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X
W1 W2 (A) PL
X Y
δ2 Y δ1 PL
(B)
2
W1 W2 PL
(A) (B) (C)
W2 W1 + W2 4
W1 + W2 W2 PL
(C) (D) (D)
W1 W1 8
Q.2 The strain energy due to bending in the Q.5 Reaction at the fixed support " RA " will
cantilever beam as shown is? be?
P L/2 P
EI
A B
Hinge
P 2 L3
(A)
3EI L L/2
2 3
P L RA
(B)
EI
4
P 2 L3 (A) P
(C) 3
2 EI
(B) P
P 2 L3
(D) 3
6 EI (C) P
4
Q.3 For linear elastic structural system,
P
minimization of potential energy (D)
2
yields?
Q.6 Which one of the following is not a
(A) Compatibility condition
force Mtd?
(B) Constitutive relations
(A) Betti’s Method
(C) Equilibrium equation
(B) Column Analogy Mtd.
(D) Strain displacement relation
(C) Unit load method
Q.4 For the given figure, what is the value
` (D) Kani’s Method
of fixed end moment M A
Q.7 For the given beam, which one
P represents the correct BMD?
A B P
Hinge
MA
l/3 l/6 l/6 l/3
L/2 L/ 2
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(A) (A) M (B) M/2
Pl / 12 Pl / 12
(C) M/3 (D) M/4
[MPSC- 2012]
Q.11 The reciprocal theorem of Maxwell is
Pl / 12
valid for structures:
(B)
(A) That are elastic
Pl / 6 Pl / 6
(B) Having linear force- displacement
relation
(C) That are plastic
Pl / 12 (D) Irrespective of their type
(C)
[Coal India-2017]
Pl / 6 Pl / 6
Q.12 Multiple displacement method are used
in structural analysis. Which of the
following is not one of these?
(D) (A) Equilibrium method
Pl / 6 Pl / 6
(B) Method of consistent deformations
Q.8 Reaction at support C is? (C) Moment distribution method
P (D) Stiffness method
A B C [DDA- JE-2018]
D
Hinge Q.13 The first theorem of Castigliano states
that in a beam or truss subjected to any
load system, the deflection at any point
l /2 l /2 l /2
y is given by the partial differential
(A) P (B) 2P coefficient of X w.r.t. a force P, acting
3P P at the point y in the direction in which
(C) (D)
2 2 the deflection is desired, where X is :
Q.9 The carry over factor for a prismatic (A) angular deflection
member with far end hinged condition (B) moment of inertia
is (C) load with respect to position
(A) Half (B) 0 (D) total strain energy
(C) 1 (D) 2 [LMRC-2018]
[LBS-ASST. PROF.2017] C Conventional Questions
Q.10 If a moment is applied to the hinged
Q.1 A beam AB of span L is fixed at A and
end of a prismatic propped cantilever,
B and carried a point load W at a
then the moment at the fixed end will
distance ‘a’ from A and ‘b’ from B.
be
Calculate the support moment.
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W

A B
C
a b
L
Q.2 Find the axial force in the member BC
of the frame shown in figure. The
figure in the brackets indicate cross
sectional area in cm 2 . The all members
are of the same material.
A (a) B

(a)
(a) (a)
200 cm (a) (a)

q (2a) (2a) 0
Roller C D E

150 cm 150 cm W

Answers Force Method

MCQ Questions

1. B 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. A

Assignment Questions

1. D 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B

6. D 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. B

11. B 12. B 13. D

Conventional Questions

1. 2.

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 3 Displacement Method
Q.4 The moment distribution method is best
M MCQ Questions
suited for
2004 (A) In determinate pin joint truss
Q.1 In the displacement method of structural (B) Rigid frame
analysis, the basic unknown are : (C) Space frame
(A) Displacements (D) Trussed beam

(B) Force 2018

(C) Displacement and forces Q.5 What will be the end moment of a fixed
beam with a uniformly distributed load
(D) None of these
of ‘w’ kN/m 2 and a length of ‘l’ m?
2013 (A) ± wl 2 / 8 (B) ± wl / 8
Q.2 The moment required to rotate the near (C) ± wl 2 / 2 (D) ± wl 2 / 12
end of a prismatic beam through unit 2019
angle, without translation, the far end
being fixed is: Q.6 For the fixed beam shown below, what
will be the moments MA and MB
(A) EI / L (B) 2 EI / L
induced due to sinking of right support
(C) 3EI / L (D) 4 EI / L by Δ where EI = flexural rigidity of the
2016 beam?
M M B
Q.3 If a point load acting at the mid span of A

fixed beam of uniform section produces

A B 

fixed end moment of 60 kNm, then L

same load spread uniformly over the
entire span w produce fixed end Fig
moments equal to – 6 EI Δ 6 EI Δ
(A) M A = 2
,MB =
L L2
(A) 20 kNm (B) 30 kNm
3EI Δ 6 EI Δ
(C) 40 kNm (D) 45 kNm (B) M A = 2
,MB = 2
L L
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6 EI Δ 3EI Δ Q.2 For the given frame if M BC = −40 kNm
(C) M A = 2
,MB = 2
L L
then MCD will be?
3EI Δ 3EI Δ
(D) M A = 2 , M B = 2 P
L L
Q.7 Which of the following is NOT a B C
method of analysis of indeterminate 4m 3m
structures?
(A) Stiffness method A D
(B) Slope deflection method
(Hinge) (Hinge)
(C) Moment distribution method
(A) +40
(D) Conjugate beam method
(B) −40
Q.8 In the moment distribution method, the
ratio of moment shared by a member to (C) −30
the applied moment at the joint is called: (D) Can not determined (Data
(A) Shape factor insufficient)
(B) Distribution factor Q.3 Which one of the following is correct?
(C) Carry over factor (A) In slope deflection method, forces
(D) Load factor are taken as unknown
(B) In S-D method, the joint rotations
A Assignment Questions
are taken as unknown
Q.1 The slope deflection equation at the end (C) S-D method is not applicable for
B of the member BC for the frame the beams having settlement of
shown is supports
B C
P (D) S-D method is also known as force
3 EI method of analysis.
6m EI 8m
EI Q.4 For the given fixed beam as shown, The
A
D fixed end moment at A is
W
θ
8m
A B
6 EI
(A) M BC = (2θ B − θ B ) a b
8
L
6 EI
(B) M BC = (2θ B − θC ) Wab 2 Wa 2b
8 (A) cos 2 θ (B) cos 2 θ
L2 L2
6 EI
(C) M BC = (2θ B + θC ) Wab 2 Wa 2b
8 (C) cos θ (D) cos θ
L2 L2
6 EI
(D) M BC = (2θC + θ B ) Q.5 What is the value of M FAB ? (in kNm)
8
GATE ACADEMY ® Structure Analysis : Displacement Method 3.3
10 kN w /length
2m
B C
Take + −
EI = const
M FAB 5m M F BA
A B
(A) +7.2 (B) −7.2
(C) +4.8 (D) −4.8 A D
Q.6 For the above question. What is the
(Roller) (Fixed)
shear force at support A? (in kN)
(A) 5.52↑ (B) 5.52↓ −Wl 2 +Wl 2
(A) (B)
12 12
(C) 6.48↑ (D) 6.48↓
↑→ upward reaction +Wl 2
(C) (D) 0 (zero)
8
↓→ downward reaction
M Q.10 Bending moment at mid support “B” is?
Q.7 Ratio FAB = ?
M FBA w/unit length

w /unitlength
A B C

L L
A B
l WL2 WL2
(A) (B)
12 4
M FAB M FAB
WL2 WL2
(A) 0.33 (B) 0.67 (C) (D)
8 16
(C) 1.5 (D) 1.33
Q.11 A fixed beam, having a moment of
Q.8 What is F.E.M M FAB ? inertia ‘I’ mm 4 and span 3 m , settles
w/unit length 1.5 cm at the one of the support. The
A B modulus of elasticity for the beam is
2.0 × 105 N/mm 2 . The bending moment
l/ 2 l /2
in N-mm produced due to the settlement
M FAB
of support will be
5 11 41
(A) wl 2 (B) wl 2 (A) (B) I
192 192 3
11 2 5 3I
(C) wl (D) wl 2 (C) 2I (D)
96 96 4
Q.9 For the given frame. Bending moment at Q.12 A steel frame consists of members OA,
joint B is? OB, OC and OD all having same length
L and same flexural stiffness EI. If joint
O of the frame is rigid and end A and C
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are fixed, B is hinged and D is free, then M
(A) 2M (B)
the rotational stiffness of the frame at 2
point O is given by: (C) M (D) 3M
(A) 6EI/L (B) 8EI/L
Q.16 A steel frame is as shown in figure
(C) 10 EI/L (D) 11 EI/L
B
[NBCC-2017]
Q.13 The given figure shows a portal frame L
with loads L/2
A EI = constant
L O
Free end
2L
L
L
2L C

If joint “O” is rigid the rotational

stiffness of frame at “O” is?
10EI 11EI
The correct BMD is as follows (A) (B)
L L
(A) (B)
8EI 6EI
(C) (D)
L L
Q.17 The rigid portal frame as shown will not
have any side sway if
I2
(C) (D)

I1 I3

Q.14 For the given portal frame, the number

of point of contraflexure is?
w (A) When it is loaded to vertical
loading only

h h
(B) I 2 = 2I

L EI = constant L
(C) The loading is symmetrical about
its center line
(D) Loaded in any manner

(A) One (B) Two Q.18 If

(C) Three (D) Four P

Q.15 Due to some point load anywhere on a

fixed beam the maximum free B.M is
l l
“M”. Then sum of fixed end moments
60 kN-m 2 2 60 kN-m
is?
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Then m = ? for (fig.-2) (A) 0.25 (B) 0.5
Total load is same
as fig:-1 (C) 0.75 (D) 1.00
Q.22 In moment distribution method, the sum
of distribution factor of all the members
m
l
m meeting at any joint is always
(A) 20 kNm (B) 30 kNm (A) Zero (B) Less than 1
(C) 1 (D) Greater than 1
(C) 40 kNm (D) 45 kNm
[ISRO-2015]
Q.19 For the given fixed beam as shown in
Q.23 The lateral deflection of a frame is
figure (if support B settles (↓) by an called as___.
WL4 (A) Sinking
amount δ = then what is fixed
72 EI (B) Buckling
end moment at B (C) Sway
w/unit length (D) None of the above
A B
[PEB-SUB ER. -2017]
l Q.24 If support “B” settles (downward) by an
WL2 WI 2 amount " δ " then
(A) (B)
12 6 P

6 EIδ A B
(C) (D) Zero
12
Q.20 Carry over factor from A to B for the L/2 L/2
given beam. (A) Moment induced at Both ends will
I2 same
A B (B) Moment at A will be maximum
I1
(C) Moment at B will be maximum
L/ 2 L/2 (D) Zero moment induced at B
1 Q.25 The moment k required to rotate the
(A) (B) 1.0 near end of a prismatic beam through
2
unit angle without translation, the far
1 1 end being fixed, is given by:-
(C) < (D) >
2 2 (A) EI / L (B) 2EI / L
Q.21 Carry over factor for the given beam is (C) 3EI / L (D) 4EI / L
Internal hinge [RPSC-VPITI- 2016]
C Conventional Questions
l l Q.1 A portal frame ABCD is fixed at A and
(Roller)
D and loaded as shown in figure.
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Treating joints B and C as rigid. 8t B C

Calculate the moment at A, B, C and D. 4m

Draw bending moment diagramand
sketch the deflected shape of the frame.
W kN/m
B C 4m

L EI constant
A D

A D
P Practice Questions
2L
Q.1 The S.D. equation at end 2 of member
Q.2 A fixed beam of constant section carries 1-2 for the above frame is
a load transferred from a rigid bracket as W 3
2
shown in figure. Find the bending EI = const
moment and reactions at the fixed end
L L
and plot S.F.D and B.M.D. L
1
60 kN
4

A C
B (Hinged)
I
0.6 m 2 EI
9m (A) M 21 = (2θ1 + 2θ2 ) − WL
L
12 m
2 EI  3δ 
Q.3 Analyze the beam shown in figure and (B) M 21 =  2θ1 − 
determine the end moments. Plot the L  L
B.M.D. on the tension side. 2 EI  3δ 
(C) M 21 =  2θ2 − 
6t 8t L  L 
2t/m
2 EI  3δ 
3I 4I (D) M 21 =  θ1 + 2θ2 −  + WL
1m L  L 
4m 4m 1m
Q.2 Fixed end moments developed due to
Q.4 Analyze the portal frame shown in the given loading is?
figure. Also sketch the deflected shape M
of the frame. The end A is fixed and the A B
end S is hinged. Also, the value of EI is
l l
constant throughout.
2 2
M
(A) M (B)
2
M
(C) (D) 2M
4
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Q.3 The moment distribution method in Q.6 What is value of M AB ?
structural analysis can be treated as
20 kNm
(A) Force method
B
(B) Displacement method
(C) Flexibility method
(D) Unit load method 4m Hinged
Q.4 The given figure shows a frame with 3m
load P The moment generated at support EI = const
A is? A
B (A) 10 kNm (B) 5 kNm
l (C) 7.5 kNm (D) 2.5 kNm
Rigid joint
Q.7 Bending moment at Q would be (in
A E EI = constant
l D l kNm)
Free
l 3m S
2m
C
R
PI (Fix)
(A)
8 2m
100 kNm
(Hinge) EI= constant
PI
(B) Q
6 (Fix)

PI
(C) 4m
4
PI (A) 50 kNm (B) 25 kNm
(D)
3 (C) 20 kNm (D) 75 kNm
Q.5 For the given portal, the distribution Q.8 In fig “A”, due to 20 kN load downward
factor members CB, CD and CG are
deflection at “X” is 2 mm . If a 10 kN
respectively.
load is applied at X (as shown in fig B)
15 kNm
D ( 20 kN load is removed now) then
B C
maximum deflection in the beam will
5m 4m
be?
7m
A 20 kN
X
Y
G

1m 2m
8m
14 8 7 7 14 8 10 kN
(A) , , (B) , ,
29 29 29 29 29 29
7 8 14 14 7 8 X
(C) , , (D) , , Y
29 29 29 29 29 29
1m 2m
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(A) 2 mm (B) 4 mm
(C) 1 mm (D) 3 mm
(E) 75 kNm

Answers Displacement Method

MCQ Questions
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. D
6. A 7. D 8. B
Assignment Questions
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B
6. C 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. C
11. C 12. D 13. d 14. D 15. C
16. B 17. C 18. C 19. D 20. C
21. D 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. D
Conventional Questions
1. 2. 3. 4.
Practice Questions
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B
6. B 7. B 8. C
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Q.4 In a truss it is assumed that the members
M MCQ Questions
are jointed by______
2012 (A) Rough pins
Q.1 The simplest geometrical form of a truss (B) Smooth pins
is a
(C) Either rough or smooth pins
(A) Trapezium
(D) None of these
(B) Square
Q.5 To determine the force in BD of the
(C) Triangle
truss shown in the figure below, a
(D) Parallelogram
section is passed through BD, CD and
2016 CE and the moments are taken about
10t 5t
Q.2 In the truss shown in the given figure
below the force in the member BC is B D
100t

A B
0
C
30
0 0
60 60
A E
D 4 cm C 4 cm

E (A) Joint A (B) Joint B

(A) 100t compressive (C) Joint C (D) Joint D
(B) 100t tensile Q.6 The forces in the members of simple
(C) Zero trusses may by analysed by
(D) Indeterminate (A) Graphical method
2017 (B) Method of joints
Q.3 Which of the following material is not (C) Method of sections
used in making trusses? (D) All above option are correct
(A) Wooden struts (B) Metal bars Q.7 The force in EC of the truss shown in
(C) Channel (D) Concrete the figure below is
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5t Q.10 There is no bending stresses in truss due
4t
D E F to :
(A) Assumption made
(B) Design
(C) Materials used
A B (D) None of these
C
Q.11 A truss formed by joining two or more
(A) Zero (B) 5t tension simple trusses is called
(C) 5t compression (D) 4t tension (A) Simple
Q.8 For determining the force in AB of the (B) Compound
truss shown in the figure below by (C) Complex
method of sections, the section is made (D) None of these
to pass through AB, AD and ED and the Q.12 In the truss shown below, the force in
moments are taken about. the member AC is
100t 1t
10t 5t
A a B a
C D
30
0 B

D
0 0
60 60
E A E
4m C 4m
(A) Joint C (B) Joint B
(C) Joint D (D) Joint A (A) 6.25t compressive
Q.9 The force in CD of the truss shown in (B) 8.75 t tensile
the figure.
3t
(C) (8.75 / 3) t tensile

D (D) (8.75 / 3) t compressive

Q.13 The force in BC of the truss shown in
the figure below is
3t

300
A B
C

(A) 3t compression
(B) 3t tension
300
(C) Zero A B
C
(D) 1.5t compression
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(A) 3.0t compression Q.17 The force in BF of the truss shown in
(B) 3.0t tension figure below is
5t
(C) (3 3) / 2t tension D E F
4t

(D) (3 3) / 2t compression
Q.14 Which of the following statement is
true? A B
C
A. A roller is provided at end of a
bridge truss to allow thermal (A) 4t tension
expansion. (B) 4t compression
(C) 4.5t tension
B. A roller provides freedom of
(D) 4.5t compression
deformation in horizontal plane is
Q.18 A compound truss may be formed by
case of thermal expansion.
connecting two simple rigid frames by
(A) Only A (A) Two bars
(B) Only B (B) Three bars
(C) Both A and B (C) Three parallel bars
(D) None of these (D) Three bars intersecting at a point
Q.19 In the truss shown below, the force in
Q.15 Trusses and frames are different as:
member ‘BD’ is :
(A) Trusses can bend, frames can’t 100t

(B) Both can bend A B

C

(C) None of these can bend

(D) Trusses can’t but frames can D

Q.16 The force in BC of the truss shown in

E
figure below is :
(A) 100t compressive
5t
(B) 100t tensile
4t
D E F (C) Zero
(D) Indeterminate
Q.20 The force in AD of the truss shown in
figure below is :
5t
A B
C D E F
4t

(A) 4t tension
(B) 4t compression
(C) 5t tension A B
C
(D) None of these
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(A) 4.0t compression A Assignment Questions
(B) 3.0t compression
Q.1 Force in member AE?
(C) 0.5t compression
(D) 0.5t tension B C
45
0
Pin jointed
truss
2019 45 0

Q.21 The force in member AB is _________.

(take angle BAC as 600 and angle BCA A D
E
0
as 30 )
5 kN 20 kN 10 kN
10 kN
(A) 10 kN (B) 20 kN
B
(C) 5 kN (D) zero
Q.2 For the given pin jointed plane truss.
Force in member AD is (in kg)

A C 30 0 D
6m 1000 Kg

(A) 5 3kN compressive

L
(B) 2 3 kN tensile

(C) 3 5 kN tensile A

(D) 2 5 kN compressive L L

Q.22 In the given truss, which of the C → Compression

following is a zero force member? T → Tension
D (A) zero (B) 500 2 (C)
(C) 500 2 (T) (D) 1000 2 (T)
5m
Q.3 For the given truss, Force in member AB
C
I E be?
50 kN
5m A

B F 1.5
H
5m
B
G
5m 5m
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

(A) BH (B) EF (A) 25 (comp) (B) 25 2 tensile

(C) AB (D) AG (C) 5 2 (comp) (D) 25 kN tensile
GATE ACADEMY ® Structure Analysis : Truss 4.5
Q.4 Force in member AB will be? Q.7 BD member will carry a force equal to?
W
W
D
45 0
C
B

L
B
A D
L (Hinged)
(Roller)

W W
(A) W (B) (A) W (B)
2 2
(C) 2W (D) zero
(C) W 2 (D) 25zero Q.8 In the truss shown in figure, the member
Q.5 Consider the following assumption : with zero force induced in it, will be?
E F
1. All members have same cross-
section :
2. The bending resistance of all the
member small in comparison with
their axial resistance A C D B

3. All the external loads are applied

W W (Roller)
directly or indirectly or indirectly at
the joints L L L
(A) CD (B) CF
4. All joints are idealized to be
(C) CE (D) DF
frictionless hinges
Q.9 What does Williot Mohr diagram yield?
Which of these are the assumptions
(A) Force in member of truss
made in analysis of simple trusses?
(B) Moments in fixed beam
(A) 1, 2, 4 (B) 2, 3, 4 (C) Reaction at all the supports
(C) 1, 2, 3 (D) 3, 4 (D) Joint displacement of a pin jointed
Q.6 Force in member ED will be? frame
A B Q.10 Force in member BE, CD and ED (in
kN)
10 kN
C

E D C B 2m
3m 3m
A D
E
(A) 40 kN (C) (B) 80 kN (T)
(C) 80 kN (C) (D) 120 kN (C) 2m 2m
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(A) 10, 5, 5 (B) 10, 5, zero Q.13 For the truss shown, H A and VA will be?
(C) 5, 10, zero (D) 5, 5, zero (in kN)
Q.11 For the plane truss shown the number of 1000 kN
zero force member will be?
9m 1000 kN

4.5 m

HA 4m 6m 6m

P
1600 kN 480 kN

VA

HA VA
(A) 1000 1706.25
(B) 2000 2550
Q W
(A) 8 (B) 7 (C) 1000 2550
(C) 11 (D) 13 (D) 2000 2223.75
Q.12 For the 2D truss as shown, the strain Q.14 Maximum number of unknown forces
energy in the member XY is _______? that can be determined in concurrent
(in kNm) force system under equilibrium is
5 kN (A) Zero (B) 2
10 kN (C) 3 (D) 6
3m [MPSC-2012]

P Practice Questions
3m Q.1 Consider the following assumptions in
the analysis of a plane truss
X Y
I. The individual members are straight
3m II. The individual members are
connected by frictionless hinges
III. The loads and reactions act only at
(Roller) the joint
3m Of these assumptions
For member XY
(A) I and II are valid
AE = 30 kN , A = c/s Area
and E = modulus of elasticity (B) I and III are valid
(A) 5 (B) 10 (C) II and III are valid
(C) 15 (D) 20 (D) I, II and III are valid
GATE ACADEMY ® Structure Analysis : Truss 4.7
Q.2 Member AB will carry a force equal to (A) 12T (C) (B) 2T (C)
_______? (C) 7T (C) (D) 5T (T)
A B
15 kN Q.4 If the truss shown below, the force in
member DC is
4m 100t

A B
0
C
C 4m 4m 4m 30
15 kN F

G D

(A) zero (B) 15 kN

E
(C) 30 kN (D) 45 kN
(A) 100t compressive
Q.3 Force induced in vertical member CD of
(B) 100t tensile
the plane truss?
7T (C) Zero
(D) Indeterminate
C

5T

Answers Truss
MCQ Questions
1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C
6. D 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. A
11. B 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. D
16. D 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C
21. A 22. B
Assignment Questions
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B
6. A 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. B
11. B 12. A 13. D 14. B
Practice Questions
1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C
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 5 ILD

Q.4 What is the shape of influence line

M MCQ Questions
diagram for shear force at fixed end A
Q.1 What does the influence line for bending of the cantilever beam shown in the
moment indicate? figure?
A. Bending moment at any section on
the structure for a given positions of
load
B. Bending moment at a given section Fig
for any position of a point load
(A) Only A
(A)
(B) Only B
(C) Both A and B
(D) Neither A nor B
Q.2 The influence lines for any stress (B)
function are used obtaining the
maximum value due to
(A) A single point load only (C)
(B) Uniform live load only
(C) Several point loads
(D) All option are correct (D)
2019 A Assignment Questions
Q.3 A UDL of 10 KN/ m of length 5 m is Q.1 For the given pratt truss:-
B
moving from left to right support on a
simply supported beam of span 10 m.
The maximum bending moment at 4 m
A
from the left support is: C D

(A) 70 kN-m (B) 90 kN-m The influence line diagram for force in
(C) 50 kN-m (D) 30 kN-m member BC will be
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1/3 1 Q.3 The given influence line diagram will
(A) 2
represent?

A B C D E

1
(B)

B B C D D
A
1
(C)

(A) Reaction at A ( RA )
2/3 (B) S.F. at support D
(D) (C) BM at support B
(D) Shear force at section X-X
Q.2 For the continuous beam drawn in figure Q.4 ILD for reaction at B will be?
A B E C F D D
the L for support reaction at “D” is best
Hinge Hinge
represented
A B Hinge D
C
(A) l
Roller Roller
A B E E F D G
L L/1 L/2

l
(B)
E C F
(A) A B C D A B D G

(B) B C D

(C) l
A B E C F D G
C D
(C)

A B (D)
(D) B F
A B E C D G
1
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Q.5 The influence line diagram for the Q.8 The influence line diagram for vertical
support moment at A of the fixed beam reaction at support A?
AB (EI= constant) B C
A
l l
A B

(A)
A B (A) 1.0
B C
A

(B) A B

(B) 1.0

(C)
A B C
A B

(D) A B

(C)
1
Q.6 If the given combination of load crosses A B C
the 10 m girder as shown, the absolute
maximum bending moment developed
will be (D)
20 kN 30 kN
Crossing the
1.0
girder
A
B C
2m Q.9 The ILD as below is shown for the
10 m
member?
(A) 112.2 kNm (B) 96.6 kNm A B

(C) 136.8 kNm (D) 105.8 kNm

Q.7 A line load of 20 kNm , 6 m long,

C D
moves on a simply supported girder AB
12 m long. For maximum B.M. to occur Roller

at 4 m from left support A, where will Tension

T
the head of the load be measured from
Compression
support A?
(A) 4 m (B) 6 m (A) AD (B) AB
(C) BD (D) CD
(C) 8 m (D) 10 m
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Q.10 ILD for moment at section C will be Q.13 The variation of influence line for the
Sect - C stress function in a statically determinate
structure is
a b (A) Linear
(A) (B) Parabolic
b
(C) Circular
(B)
b (D) Rectangular
(E) None of the above

(C) [SPSC AE- 2010]

a
l Q.14 The absolute maximum bending
l moment in a simply supported beam of
b
span 10 m due to moving udl of
Curved 4 kN/m spanning over 6 m is
(D)
l
l (A) 42 kN-m at the support
b (B) 42 kN-m at the mid point
St line
(C) 42 kN-m near the mid point
Q.11 A single concentrated load W rolling
over the beam of span L will cause the (D) 42 kN-m at 1/3rd of the span
maximum bending moment and shear
force on a section X at a distance x from P Practice Questions
left support. When the load is on the
section, its maximum bending moment Q.1 The shape of ILD for maximum B.M.
will be for a simply supported beam?

(A) wxL2 / ( L  x) (A) Rectangular

(B) wx ( L  x) / L (B) Triangular
(C) wx2 ( L  x) / L2 (C) Parabolic
(D) wL ( L  x) / L (C) Circular
[MPSC- 2012]
Q.2 Influence line diagram for redundant
Q.12 SFD and BMD represents effect of fixed
structures can be obtained via?
load at all points. Influence line
represents effect of moving load at (A) Castigliano’s theorem
(A) Center of a beam (B) Muller- Breslau principle
(B) Along the moving load
(C) Unit load method
(C) Critical point under load
(D) Specified point only (D) Maxwell-betti’s reciprocal theorem
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GATE ACADEMY Structure Analysis : ILD 5.5
Q.3 Written below are some types of Q.5 Influence line for a forcing function
structures:- gives its variation at
(i) Beams (A) Mid span
(ii) Frames (B) A support
(iii) Trusses (C) A given section
Muller- Breslau’s principle is applicable (D) Every where in the beam
to which types of structures. Q.6 Which is the most important tool in
Select correct answer from the obtaining influence lines for statically
following:- determine and statically determinate
(A) (i) only structures?
(B) (ii) only (A) Eddy’s theorem
(C) (i) and (ii) only (B) Williot Mohr diagram
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) (C) Muller Breslau method
[RPSC- VPITI- 2016] (D) Column analogy method
Q.4 Influence lines can be drawn for
(A) Statically determinate beams only
(B) Statically indeterminate beams only
(C) Statically determinate trusses only
(D) Any structure

Answers ILD

MCQ Questions

1. B 2. D 3. B 4. D

Assignment Questions

1. C 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. A

6. D 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. B

11. B 12. D 13. A 14. B

Practice Questions

1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C

6. C
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 6 Arches and Cable
M MCQ Questions 2014

2005 Q.4 In a structure cable and wire are used

generally as
Q.1 The bending moment at any section of (A) To resist shear stress
an arch is equal to the vertical intercept (B) Tension member
between : (C) Compression member
(A) The line of thrust and the centre (D) Flexural member
line of actual arch. 2015
(B) The base line of arch and the line of
Q.5 An arch may be subjected to
thrust
(A) Shear force and thrust
(C) The base line and the centre line of (B) Bending moment and shear force
the actual arch (C) Shear and axial force
(D) None of the above (D) Bending moment and axial force
Q.2 An arch subjected to pure compression 2016
due to a UDL shall be a :
Q.6 In construction why are the lintels
(A) Three hinged circular arch preferred to arches?
(B) Three hinged elliptical arch A - Arches will not last long
B - Arches required more head room to
(C) Parabolic arch
span, the openings like doors,
(D) Fixed arch windows etc
C - Arches required strong abutment to
2013
withstand arch thrust.
Q.3 A Structure which offer negligible or (A) Only A (B) Only B
zero resistance on bending at point is (C) Only C (D) Both B and
known as : Q.7 The shape of cable under uniformly
(A) Beam (B) Girder distributed horizontal load is ______.
(A) Parabolic (B) Catenary
(C) Lintel (D) Cable (C) Circular (D) Triangular
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2017 Q.12 There are two hinged semicircular arch
A, B and C or radii 5m, 7.5m and 10 m
Q.8 An isolated load W is acting at a
respectively and each carries a
distance ‘a’ from the left-hand support
concentrated load W at their crowns.
of a three-hinged arch of span ‘2l’ and
The horizontal thrust at their supports
rise ‘h’ hinged at the crown. The vertical
will be in the ratio of
reaction of the arch is
1
(A) Wa / 2l (B) Wl / a (A) 1:1 : 2
2
(C) Wa / l (D) W 2 / 2l
1
Q.9 In the cable shown in the figure below, (B) 2 :1 :1
2
the minimum tension occurs at
(C) 1:1: 2
B (D) None of these
Q.13 In a structure, why are the cable and
A wires are generally used?
(A) To resist shear stress
C
(A) A (B) As compression member
(B) B (C) As flexural member
(C) C (D) None of these
(D) Between A and C Q.14 The two hinged parabolic arch of span
Q.10 A three-hinged arch is generally hinged and rise ‘h’ carries a load varying from
at it supports and : zero at the left end to w per unit run at
(A) At on quarter span the right end. The horizontal thrust is :
(B) At the crown (A) ( wl )2 / 4h (B) ( wl )2 / 8h
(C) Any where in the rib (C) ( wl )2 /12h (D) ( wl )2 /16h
(D) None of these
Q.15 The maximum bending moment due to
Q.11 The horizontal thrust on the ends of a
an isolated load in a three-hinged
two hinged semicircular arch of radius R
parabolic arch (span l, rise h) having one
carrying
of its hinges at the crown, occurs on
(A) A uniformly distributed load w per
either side of the crown at a distance.
unit run over its right half span is
(A) l / 4 (B) h / 4
(2 / 3) *( wR / π)
(C) l / (2 3) (D) l / (3 2)
(B) A uniformly distributed load ω per
unit run over its entire span is 2019
(4 / 3) *( wR / π)
Q.16 A three-hinged parabolic arch has a span
(C) A distributed load varying from of 30 m and the central rise is 5 in. It is
zero all the left end to w per unit subjected to a point load of 40 kN at a
horizontal run at the right end is distance of 20 m from the right hinge.
(2 / 3) *( wR / π) Calculate the vertical reaction
(D) All options are correct component at its left support.
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(A) 35.35 kN (B) 40 kN Q.2 The shape of a suspended cable under its
(C) 13.13 kN (D) 26.67 kN own weight, is
Q.17 A three-hinged parabolic arch of span (A) Parabolic (B) Circular
20 m and rise 4 m carries a concentrated (C) Catenary (D) Elliptical
load of 150 kN at 4 in from left support
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‘A’. Calculate the vertical reaction and
the horizontal thrust, respectively, at Q.3 In the case of a three-hinged parabolic
support 'A'. arch carrying a uniformly distributed
load on the entire span, then bending
(A) VA =40kN and H A =80kN
moment will be
(B) VA =75kN and H A =120kN (A) Equal to that of a simply supported
(C) VA = 80kN and H A = 50kN beam loaded in the same manner

(D) VA = 120kN and H A = 75kN (B) Maximum at quarter span

Q.18 Calculate the horizontal support
reactions at A and B of a three hinged
arch with a radius R subjected to a
uniformly distributed load as shown in
the figure.
w/unit length
R
(C) Zero only at the centre
(D) Zero throughout the span
Q.4 For a three hinged parabolic arch Vx is
sum of the vertical forces on the left
hand side of the section, H is the
horizontal thrust. If ' θ ' is the angle of
tangent at the point on arch with the
horizontal, then the radial shear ' Rx ' is
given by

A B (A) Vx cos θ − H sin θ

R R (B) Vx sin θ − H cos θ

wR (C) Vx sin θ + H cos θ
(A) (B) wR
2
(D) Vx cos θ + H sin θ
wR 2 wR 2
(C) (D)
8 2 Q.5 A three hinged parabolic arch of span L
and rise R is subjected to uniformly
A Assignment Questions
distributed load w. The horizontal
Q.1 Which one of the following is NOT reaction at the support is
related to the types of arches?
wL2 wL2
(A) Two- centered arch (A) (B)
8R 8
(B) Semi-circular arch
wL
(C) Three-centered arch (C) (D) 0
2
(D) Rendered arch
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Q.1 A three-hinged arch is generally hinged
at it supports and :
(A) At on quarter span
(B) At the crown
(C) Any where in the rib
(D) None of these
Q.2 If a three-hinged parabolic arch, (span l,
rise h) is carrying a uniformly
distributed load w/unit length over the
entire span.
(A) Horizontal thrust is (Wl 2 ) / 8h
(B) Shear force will be zero throughout
(C) Bending moment will be zero
throughout
(D) All option are correct

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MCQ Questions

1. D 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A

6. D 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. C

11. D 12. D 13. D 14. D 15. C

16. D 17. D 18. A

Assignment Questions

1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A

Practice Questions

1. C 2. D

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 7 Matrix Method
Q.3 The stiffness matrix for a beam is as
A Assignment Questions
follows
Q.1 The flexibility matrix of the beam 2 EI 2 1
shown is? 1 2 
L  
1
Which one represents the flexibility
4m matrix for the same
EI
2
1 2 1 1  2 −1
(A) (B)
2EI 1 2  6EI  −1 2 
 
 64 −8   64 +8  1  1 −2  L  1 −2 
   EI  (C)  −2 1  (D 6 EI  −2 1 
(A) 3EI EI  (B)  3EI  5EI    
 18  8 −64 
64  Q.4 Consider following statements regarding
   EI 3EI 
 EI 3EI  to structural analysis:-
1. Flexibility matrix and its transpose
 64 8   64 8 
 are equal
 EI  EI 
(C)  3EI  (D)  3EI  2. Elements of main diagonal of
 8 4   4 8 
 EI EI   EI 3EI  stiffness matrix are always positive
3. For unstable structures, coefficients
Q.2 The correct statement regarding to in leading diagonal matrix can be
stiffness matrix method: negative
The number of unknown to be Which of the above statements are
determined equals to correct?
(A) The static indeterminacy of (A) 1, 2, 3 (B) 1, 2 only
structure (C) 2, 3 only (D) 3 only
(B) The kinematic indeterminacy of Q.5 The order of flexibility matrix for a
structure structure
(A) Equal to the number of redundant
(C) The sum of static and kinematic
forces
indeterminacy
(B) More than the number of redundant
(D) Two times the number of supports forces
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(C) Less than the number of redundant
forces
(D) Equal to number of redundant
forces plus three
Q.6 Global flexibility matrix is symmetric
due to?
(A) Betti’s reciprocal theorem
(B) Principal of superposition
(C) Second moment area theorem
(D) Three moment theorem
Q.7 Consider the following statements
regarding the analysis of indeterminate
structures
1. The force method consists in
applying deformation compatibility
condition at the nodes
2. The stiffness method consists in
formulation equilibrium equation at
the nodes
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Q.9 In a linear elastic structural element
(A) Stiffness is directly proportional to
flexibility
(B) Stiffness is inversely prop to
flexibility
(C) Stiffness is equal to flexibility
(D) Stiffness and flexibility are not
related
Q.10 Which one of the false regarding
flexibility matrix
(A) Elements along the leading
diagonal will always be positive
(B) Symmetry of flexibility matrix is
owing to the validity of Maxwell’s
reciprocal theorem
(C) Elements of flexibility matrix are
force
(D) It is a square symmetrical matrix
Q.11 The stiffness method in structural
analysis is also known as

(A) Only (1) (A) Unit load method

(B) Consistent deformation method
(B) Only (2)
(C) Force method
(C) (1) and (2) both
(D) Displacement method
(D) Neither (1) Nor (2)
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Q.8 Stiffness coefficient k22 will be? Q.12 The stiffness influence to degree of
freedom in the axial translation direction
2
is
AE − AE
L 3 (A) ,
L L
1
4 EI 2 EI
A, E, I (B) ,
L L
6EI 12EI GJ −GJ
(A) (B) (C) ,
L2 L3 L L
3EI EI (D) None of the above
(C) (D)
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Q.13 To generate the j column of the
flexibility matrix
(A) A unit force is applied at co-
ordinate j and displacements are
calculated at all co-ordinates
(B) A unit displacement is applied at
co-ordinate j and the forces are
calculated at all co-ordinates
(C) A unit force is applied at co-
ordinate j and the forces are
calculated at all co-ordinates
(D) A unit displacement is applied at
co-ordinate j and the displacements
are calculated at all co-ordinates
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Answers Metrix Method

Assignment Questions
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A

6. A 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. C

11. D 12. A 13. A

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