Software Application - 21CV582

Software Application -21CV582 -MCQ

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Module-1
1. Categorization of Structures:
Which type of structure is represented by a line extending infinitely in both directions?
A) Two-dimensional
B) One-dimensional
C) Three-dimensional
D) Zero-dimensional
Answer: B) One-dimensional
2. Types of Member Connectivity:
What type of connection allows rotation but prevents translation?
A) Pinned connection
B) Fixed connection
C) Roller connection
D) Swivel connection
Answer: A) Pinned connection
3. Type of Elements:
What element type is used to model thin structures subjected to loads predominantly in
the plane of the structure?
A) 1D truss/beam element
B) 2D plane stress/plane strain element
C) Plate element
D) 3D solid element
Answer: B) 2D plane stress/plane strain element
4. Structure Degrees of Freedom:
How many translational degrees of freedom per node does a 3D solid element typically
have?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 6
Answer: C) 3
5. Boundary Conditions:
What boundary condition constrains all translational and rotational degrees of freedom
of a node?
A) Fixed support
B) Pinned support
C) Roller support

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D) Symmetry boundary
Answer: A) Fixed support
6. Stiffness Matrix:
What does the stiffness matrix relate to in structural analysis?
A) Applied loads and resulting displacements
B) Nodal coordinates
C) Material properties
D) Boundary conditions
Answer: A) Applied loads and resulting displacements
7. Load Vector:
What does the load vector in structural analysis represent?
A) Material properties
B) Nodal displacements
C) Applied loads or moments corresponding to each degree of freedom
Answer: C) Applied loads or moments corresponding to each degree of
freedom
8. Displacements:
In structural analysis, what do displacements refer to?
A) Internal forces within the elements
B) Applied loads
C) Movements experienced by points or nodes within a structure
Answer: C) Movements experienced by points or nodes within a structure
9. Stiffness Equation:
What does the stiffness equation in structural analysis represent?
A) The relationship between applied forces and resulting displacements
B) Material properties
C) Nodal coordinates
Answer: A) The relationship between applied forces and resulting
displacements
10. Degree of Freedom Numbering:
What does degree of freedom numbering in structural analysis ensure?
A) Accurate material properties
B) Consistency in nodal displacements
C) Proper assembly of stiffness matrix and load vector
Answer: C) Proper assembly of stiffness matrix and load vector
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11. Global or Structure Coordinate System:
What is the purpose of the global coordinate system in structural analysis?
A) To define material properties
B) To provide a reference for defining nodal coordinates
C) To simplify the formulation of element stiffness matrices
D) To facilitate transformation of forces and displacements
Answer: B) To provide a reference for defining nodal coordinates
12. Local or Element Coordinate System:
What does the local coordinate system in structural analysis facilitate? –
A) Transformation of material properties –
B) Transformation of forces and displacements –
C) Definition of boundary conditions –
D) Simplification of nodal coordinates –
Answer: B) Transformation of forces and displacements
13. Element Degrees of Freedom:
What do degrees of freedom represent in structural analysis?
A) Possible directions in which a node can move or deform
C) Applied loads
Answer: A) Possible directions in which a node can move or deform
14. Element Forces:
What do element forces in structural analysis arise from?
A) Material properties
B) Applied loads
C) Boundary conditions
D) Nodal displacements
Answer: D) Nodal displacements
15. Material Properties for Different Types of Elements:
What are material properties used for in structural analysis?
A) Calculation of nodal displacements
B) Calculation of applied loads
C) Calculation of element forces
D) Definition of the mechanical behavior of materials
Answer: D) Definition of the mechanical behavior of materials
What type of boundary condition allows rotational movement but constrains
translational movement?
A) Fixed support
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B) Pinned support
C) Roller support
D) Symmetry boundary
Answer: B) Pinned support
17. Stiffness Matrix:
Which matrix relates the nodal displacements to the internal forces within the elements
of the structure?
A) Stiffness matrix
B) Load vector
C) Material matrix
D) Displacement matrix
Answer: A) Stiffness matrix
18. Load Vector:
In structural analysis, what is represented by the load vector?
A) Nodal displacements
B) Internal forces within the elements
D) Material properties
freedom
19. Displacements:
What does the displacement vector in structural analysis represent?
A) Internal forces within the elements
B) Applied loads or moments corresponding to each degree of freedom
C) Nodal displacements
D) Material properties
Answer: C) Nodal displacements
20. Degree of Freedom Numbering:
What does the degree of freedom numbering in structural analysis ensure?
A) Consistency in material properties
B) Proper assembly of stiffness matrix and load vector
C) Accurate boundary conditions
D) Definition of nodal coordinates
Answer: B) Proper assembly of stiffness matrix and load vector
What is the purpose of the global coordinate system in structural analysis?
A) To simplify the formulation of element stiffness matrices
B) To provide a reference for defining nodal coordinates
C) To define material properties
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D) To transform forces and displacements
Answer: B) To provide a reference for defining nodal coordinates
22. Local or Element Coordinate System:
What does the local coordinate system in structural analysis simplify?
A) Calculation of applied loads
B) Definition of boundary conditions
C) Transformation of forces and displacements
D) Assembly of stiffness matrix and load vector
Answer: C) Transformation of forces and displacements
23. Element Degrees of Freedom:
What type of degrees of freedom are typically present in a 2D plane stress element?
A) Translational displacements in x and y directions
B) Translational displacements in x, y, and z directions
C) Rotational displacements about x, y, and z axes
D) Translational and rotational displacements in x and y directions
Answer: A) Translational displacements in x and y directions
24. Element Forces:
What type of forces does a beam element primarily experience?
A) Axial forces
B) Shear forces
C) Bending moments
D) Torsional moments
Answer: C) Bending moments
25. Material Properties for Different Types of Elements:
Which material property defines a material's resistance to deformation under tensile or
compressive loads?
A) Young's modulus (E)
B) Poisson's ratio (ν)
C) Yield strength
D) Ultimate strength
Answer: A) Young's modulus (E)
How many axes are typically present in the global coordinate system?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: C) Three
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Which type of boundary condition permits translational movement in one direction
while constraining movement in others?
A) Fixed support
B) Pinned support
C) Roller support
D) Swivel support
Answer: C) Roller support
28. Stiffness Equation:
What equation represents the equilibrium between applied loads and internal forces
within a structure?
A) Ku=F
B) F=Ku
C) u=KF
D) u=FK
Answer: B) F=Ku
29. Load Vector:
What does the load vector represent in the stiffness equation?
A) Nodal displacements
D) Internal forces within the elements
freedom
30. Displacements:
How displacements are typically represented in structural analysis?
A) Nodal coordinates
C) Boundary conditions
D) Nodal displacements
Answer: D) Nodal displacements

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Module-2
1. Node Coordinates:
What do node coordinates represent in structural modeling?
A) Material properties of the structure
B) External loads applied to the structure
C) Locations of the structure's nodes in space
D) Boundary conditions of the structure
Answer: C) Locations of the structure's nodes in space
2. Member Connectivity:
How member connectivity is typically represented in structural modeling?
A) By specifying material properties of each member
B) By defining the type of support at each node
C) By connecting nodes with elements representing members
D) By specifying loads acting on each member
Answer: C) By connecting nodes with elements representing members
3. Supports:
Which type of support prevents both translation and rotation?
A) Pinned support
B) Roller support
C) Fixed support
D) Swivel support
Answer: C) Fixed support
4. Slabs Representation:
How are slabs typically represented in structural modeling software?
A) By defining material properties of the slab elements
B) By connecting nodes with plate elements
C) By specifying loads acting on the slab
D) By defining boundary conditions at slab edges
Answer: B) By connecting nodes with plate elements
5. Nodal Loads and Element Loads:
What types of loads can be applied directly to nodes in structural analysis?
A) Point loads and distributed loads
B) Area loads and line loads
C) Concentrated moments and distributed moments
D) Uniform loads and variable loads
Answer: A) Point loads and distributed loads
6. Independent Load Cases:
What is the purpose of defining independent load cases in structural analysis?

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A) To combine multiple loads into a single case
B) To analyze the structure under different loading conditions
C) To distribute loads evenly across the structure
D) To simplify the calculation of self-weight
Answer: B) To analyze the structure under different loading conditions
7. Load Combinations:
Why are load combinations used in structural analysis?
A) To apply loads simultaneously to all elements
B) To account for different load combinations that may occur in practice
C) To reduce the number of load cases required for analysis
D) To distribute loads evenly across the structure
Answer: B) To account for different load combinations that may occur in
practice
8. Self-Weight of Structural Elements:
What does the term "self-weight" refer to in structural analysis?
A) The weight of external objects placed on the structure
B) The weight of the structure's own components
C) The weight of the support system
D) The weight of the applied loads
Answer: B) The weight of the structure's own components
9. Calculation and Verification of Gravity Loads:
How are gravity loads typically calculated in structural analysis?
A) By analyzing the structure under applied loads
B) By using structural design codes and standards
C) By measuring the structure's deflections
D) By estimating the weight of the structure's components
Answer: B) By using structural design codes and standards
In structural modeling, what do node coordinates define?
A) Material properties of the elements
B) External loads acting on the structure
How is member connectivity established in structural modeling?
A) By specifying the geometry of each member
B) By defining the type of material used in each member
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D) By applying loads to each member
12. Supports:
Which type of support allows translation but prevents rotation?
A) Pinned support
B) Fixed support
C) Roller support
D) Hinged support
In structural modeling, how are slabs typically represented?
A) By defining the stiffness of each slab
B) By connecting nodes with beam elements
C) By connecting nodes with plate elements
D) By specifying loads acting on each slab
Answer: C) By connecting nodes with plate elements
What types of loads can be applied directly to elements in structural analysis?
Answer: B) Area loads and line loads
Why is it important to define independent load cases in structural analysis?
A) To simplify the calculation of self-weight
B) To combine multiple loads into a single case
C) To analyze the structure under different loading conditions
Answer: C) To analyze the structure under different loading conditions
What is the purpose of load combinations in structural analysis?
practice
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What is included when calculating the self-weight of structural elements?
How are gravity loads verified in structural analysis?
How is member connectivity typically represented in structural modeling?
21. Supports:
Which type of support allows both translation and rotation?
A) Pinned support
B) Roller support
C) Fixed support
D) Swivel support
Answer: A) Pinned support
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What is the purpose of defining independent load cases in structural analysis?
Why are load combinations used in structural analysis?
practice
What does the term "self-weight" refer to in structural analysis?
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In structural modeling, what do node coordinates define?
30. Supports:
Which type of support allows translation but prevents rotation?
A) Pinned support
B) Fixed support
C) Roller support
D) Hinged support
D) By specifying loads acting on each slab –
A) To simplify the calculation of self-weight
B) To combine multiple loads into a single case
C) To analyze the structure under different loading conditions
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Answer: C) To analyze the structure under different loading conditions
practice
How are gravity loads verified in structural analysis?
How is member connectivity typically represented in structural modeling?
39. Supports:
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Which type of support allows both translation and rotation?
A) Pinned support
B) Roller support
C) Fixed support
D) Swivel support
Answer: A) Pinned support
practice
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48. Supports: Which type of support allows translation but prevents rotation?
A) Pinned support
B) Fixed support
C) Roller support
D) Hinged support
D) By specifying loads acting on each slab
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Module-3
1. Support Reactions:
What do support reactions represent in structural analysis?
A) Internal forces within structural elements
B) Forces exerted by external loads on supports
C) Material properties of structural elements
D) Deformations at support locations
Answer: B) Forces exerted by external loads on supports
2. Bending Moment Diagrams:
In a bending moment diagram, what does a positive moment indicate?
A) Tensile bending
B) Compression bending
C) Shear force
D) Zero bending
Answer: A) Tensile bending
3. Shear Force Diagrams:
What does a sudden change in slope in a shear force diagram signify?
A) Point of zero shear
B) Point of maximum shear
C) Point of applied load
D) Point of fixed support –
Answer: C) Point of applied load
4. Critical Cross-Sections:
Which factor is crucial for identifying critical cross-sections in beam design? A)
Maximum support reactions –
B) Maximum bending moment and shear force –
C) Total length of the beam –
D) Number of columns attached –
Answer: B) Maximum bending moment and shear force
5. Grouping of Elements:
Why is it important to group elements based on structural behavior? –
A) To simplify the analysis process –
B) To ensure uniform distribution of loads –
C) To reduce the complexity of design calculations –
D) To account for similarity in geometry and member design forces –
Answer: D) To account for similarity in geometry and member design forces
6. IS Code 456:2000:

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According to IS Code 456:2000, what is the minimum grade of concrete for reinforced
concrete structures? –
A) M15 –
B) M20 –
C) M25 –
D) M30 –
Answer: B) M20
7. SP 16:
According to SP 16, what is the minimum thickness of a slab without interior beams for
residential buildings? –
A) 100 mm –
B) 125 mm –
C) 150 mm –
D) 175 mm –
Answer: C) 150 mm
8. IS 875:
In IS 875, what does "Part 3" specifically deal with? –
A) Wind loads –
B) Snow loads –
C) Earthquake loads –
D) Live loads –
Answer: A) Wind loads
9. SP 34:
According to SP 34, what is the minimum grade of steel reinforcement used in concrete
structures? –
A) Fe250 –
B) Fe415 –
C) Fe500 –
D) Fe550 –
Answer: B) Fe415
10. Staad Pro Related Question:
In Staad Pro, what does the "Analyze" function primarily do? –
A) Generates support reactions –
B) Calculates member forces and displacements –
C) Creates bending moment diagrams –
D) Designs critical cross-sections –
Answer: B) Calculates member forces and displacements
What information can be obtained by studying support reactions in structural analysis?
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A) Internal forces within structural elements –
B) Forces exerted by external loads on supports –
C) Material properties of structural elements –
D) Deformations at support locations –
Answer: B) Forces exerted by external loads on supports
In a bending moment diagram, what does a negative moment indicate? –
A) Tensile bending –
B) Compression bending –
C) Shear force –
D) Zero bending –
Answer: B) Compression bending
What does a constant value in a shear force diagram represent? –
A) Point of zero shear –
B) Point of maximum shear –
C) Point of applied load –
D) Point of fixed support –
Answer: A) Point of zero shear
Which factor is crucial for identifying critical cross-sections in column design? –
A) Maximum support reactions –
B) Maximum bending moment and shear force –
C) Total height of the column –
D) Number of beams attached –
Answer: A) Maximum support reactions
What is the primary reason for grouping elements based on structural behavior? –
A) To simplify the analysis process –
B) To ensure uniform distribution of loads –
C) To reduce the complexity of design calculations –
D) To account for similarity in geometry and member design forces –
Answer: D) To account for similarity in geometry and member design forces
16. IS Code 456:2000:
According to IS Code 456:2000, what is the minimum grade of concrete for prestressed
concrete structures? –
A) M20 –
B) M25 –
C) M30 –
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D) M35 –
Answer: B) M25
17. SP 16:
According to SP 16, what is the minimum cover for reinforcement in severe exposure
conditions? –
A) 15 mm –
B) 20 mm –
C) 25 mm –
D) 30 mm –
Answer: C) 25 mm
18. IS 875:
In IS 875, which part deals with "Loads due to Wind"? –
A) Part 1 –
B) Part 2 –
C) Part 3 –
D) Part 4 –
Answer: C) Part 3
19. SP 34:
According to SP 34, what is the minimum diameter of longitudinal reinforcement bars
used in columns? –
A) 8 mm –
B) 10 mm –
C) 12 mm –
D) 16 mm –
Answer: C) 12 mm
Which function in Staad Pro is used to view bending moment and shear force diagrams?
A) Analyze –
B) Post-Processing –
C) Design –
D) Report –
Answer: B) Post-Processing
What can support reactions help determine in structural analysis? –
A) Internal stresses within members –
B) External loads applied to the structure –
C) Material properties of the structure –
D) Deflection of the structure under load –
Answer: B) External loads applied to the structure
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What is the shape of a bending moment diagram for a cantilever beam under a point
load at the free end? –
A) Linear –
B) Parabolic –
C) Rectangular –
D) Triangular –
Answer: B) Parabolic
What does the area under a shear force diagram represent? –
A) Bending moment –
B) Axial force –
C) Shear stress –
D) Torsional moment –
Answer: A) Bending moment
Which section of a beam typically experiences the highest bending moment? –
A) Mid-span –
B) Near the supports –
C) At the point of maximum deflection –
D) At the point of maximum load application –
Answer: B) Near the supports
Why is it beneficial to group structural elements based on their behavior? - A) To
simplify the design process –
B) To reduce the number of elements in the model –
C) To ensure uniform distribution of loads –
D) To facilitate the analysis of similar components –
Answer: D) To facilitate the analysis of similar components
26. IS Code 456:2000:
According to IS Code 456:2000, what is the minimum grade of concrete for water-
retaining structures? –
A) M20 –
B) M25 –
C) M30 –
D) M35 –
Answer: C) M30
27. SP 16:

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According to SP 16, what is the minimum thickness of a slab for industrial buildings with
heavy loads? –
A) 100 mm –
B) 125 mm –
C) 150 mm –
D) 175 mm –
Answer: D) 175 mm
28. IS 875:
In IS 875, which part deals with "Loads due to Snow"? –
A) Part 1 –
B) Part 2 –
C) Part 3 –
D) Part 4 –
Answer: B) Part 2
29. SP 34:
According to SP 34, what is the minimum grade of concrete for plain concrete
structures? –
A) M15 –
B) M20 –
C) M25 –
D) M30 –
Answer: A) M15
Which function in Staad Pro is used to apply loads to the model? –
A) Analyze –
B) Post-Processing –
C) Load Cases –
D) Design –
Answer: C) Load Cases

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Module-4
1. Modelling 2D Plane Trusses:
What is the primary purpose of modelling a 2D plane truss?
A) To analyze for wind loads
B) To design foundations
C) To analyze for gravity loads
D) To design individual truss members
Answer: C) To analyze for gravity loads
2. Which Indian Standard provides guidelines for steel sections used in truss design?
A) IS 456:2000
B) IS 800:2007
C) IS 875:2015
D) IS 1893:2016
Answer: B) IS 800:2007
3. Analysis of Trusses:
What type of loads are typically considered in the analysis of trusses?
A) Only wind loads
B) Only point loads
C) Only gravity loads
D) Both gravity and wind loads
Answer: D) Both gravity and wind loads
4. How are failed elements identified in a truss analysis?
A) By their high member forces
B) By their low member forces
C) By their low deflections
D) By their high deflections
Answer: A) By their high member forces
5. Design Check for Trusses:
According to IS 800:2007, what parameter is checked to ensure the safety of selected
cross-sections?
A) Maximum deflection
B) Maximum bending moment
C) Maximum shear force
D) Maximum axial force
Answer: B) Maximum bending moment
6. How is the safety of an element in a truss determined during design check?
A) By comparing the applied load with the ultimate load capacity
B) By comparing the applied load with the yield load capacity

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C) By comparing the deflection with the permissible limit
D) By comparing the stiffness with the allowable limit
Answer: A) By comparing the applied load with the ultimate load capacity
7. Modelling 3D Frame Structures:
What is the advantage of modelling a structure in 3D rather than 2D?
A) Faster analysis time
B) More accurate results
C) Lower computational requirements
D) Simpler interpretation of results
Answer: B) More accurate results
8. Which Indian Standard provides guidelines for reinforced concrete cross-sections?
A) IS 456:2000
B) IS 800:2007
C) IS 875:2015
D) IS 1893:2016
Answer: A) IS 456:2000
9. Analysis of 3D Frame Structures:
A) To simplify the analysis process
B) To ensure the structure can withstand all possible loading scenarios
C) To reduce the number of load cases
Answer: B) To ensure the structure can withstand all possible loading scenarios
10. How is the weight of the building verified in structural analysis?
A) By comparing with hand calculations
B) By comparing with the weight of the materials used
C) By analyzing the deflection of the structure
D) By measuring the dimensions of the building
Answer: A) By comparing with hand calculations
11. Interpretation of Results:
What type of results can be obtained from structural analysis?
A) Only support reactions
B) Only member forces and displacements
C) Support reactions, member forces, displacements, and stresses
D) Only member stresses
Answer: C) Support reactions, member forces, displacements, and stresses
12. How are elements grouped in structural analysis?
A) By their material properties
B) By their geometry
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C) By their member forces
D) By their failure modes
Answer: C) By their member forces
13. Design of Elements and Foundation:
According to IS 456:2000, what factor is considered in the design of foundations?
A) Maximum bending moment
B) Maximum shear force
C) Maximum deflection
D) Maximum settlement
Answer: D) Maximum settlement
14. Which structural elements are typically designed in a building according to IS
456:2000?
A) Only columns
B) Only beams
C) Only slabs
D) Columns, beams, and slabs
Answer: D) Columns, beams, and slabs

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Module 5
1. Modeling Steel Gabled Frames:
What type of structural system is commonly used for industrial structures?
A) Braced frames
B) Steel gabled frames
C) Concrete slabs
D) Timber trusses
Answer: B) Steel gabled frames
2. Which type of sections are typically used for steel gabled frames in India?
A) IS 456 sections
B) IS 800 sections
C) IS 1893 sections
D) IS 875 sections
Answer: B) IS 800 sections
3. Analysis for Gravity and Wind Loads:
What types of loads are considered in the analysis of steel gabled frames?
A) Only gravity loads
B) Only wind loads
C) Gravity and wind loads
D) Seismic loads
Answer: C) Gravity and wind loads
4. Which Indian Standard code provides guidelines for wind loads?
A) IS 456
B) IS 800
C) IS 1893
D) IS 875
Answer: D) IS 875
5. Design Check for Selected Cross-Sections:
According to IS 800:2007, what parameter is checked to ensure the safety of selected
cross-sections?
6. How are failed elements identified in the design check?
A) By their low member forces
B) By their high member forces

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C) By their low deflections
D) By their high deflections
Answer: B) By their high member forces
7. Revising Cross-Section to Ensure Safety:
If a steel gabled frame element fails in the design check, what action is typically taken?
A) It is left as it is
B) Cross-section is revised to a smaller size
C) Cross-section is revised to a larger size
D) Material is changed to timber
Answer: C) Cross-section is revised to a larger size
8. How are the revised cross-sections selected?
A) Based on trial and error
B) Based on intuition
C) Based on iterative analysis and design
D) Based on aesthetic considerations
Answer: C) Based on iterative analysis and design
9. Identification of Failed Elements:
What criteria are used to identify failed elements in the analysis?
A) Excessive deflections
B) Excessive bending moments
C) Excessive axial forces
D) Excessive shear forces
Answer: B) Excessive bending moments
10. Which analysis tool is commonly used to identify failed elements?
A) Hand calculations
B) Spreadsheet software
C) Finite element analysis software
D) Graphical methods
Answer: C) Finite element analysis software
11. Gravity and Wind Load Analysis:
In the analysis of steel gabled frames, what is the primary consideration for gravity
loads?
12. What is the main factor affecting wind load analysis for steel gabled frames?
A) Height of the frame
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B) Length of the frame
C) Width of the frame
D) Material of the frame
Answer: A) Height of the frame
According to IS 800:2007, what is the permissible stress level for steel sections?
A) Yield stress
B) Ultimate stress
C) Working stress
D) Factor of safety
Answer: C) Working stress
14. How is the bending capacity of a steel section determined in the design check?
A) By the yield stress of the material
B) By the ultimate stress of the material
C) By the plastic modulus of the section
D) By the section modulus of the section
Answer: D) By the section modulus of the section
When revising a cross-section to make an element safe, what factor is typically
considered?
A) Cost of the section
B) Availability of the section
C) Strength of the section
D) Aesthetic appeal of the section
Answer: C) Strength of the section
16. How is the revised cross-section selected?
A) Based on trial and error
B) Based on intuition
C) Based on iterative analysis and design
D) Based on aesthetic considerations
Answer: C) Based on iterative analysis and design
Which analysis tool is commonly used to identify failed elements?
A) Hand calculations
B) Spreadsheet software
C) Finite element analysis software
D) Graphical methods
Answer: C) Finite element analysis software
18. What criteria are used to identify failed elements in the analysis?
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A) Excessive deflections
B) Excessive bending moments
C) Excessive axial forces
D) Excessive shear forces
Answer: B) Excessive bending moments
19. Gravity+ and Wind Load Analysis:
In the analysis of steel gabled frames, what is the primary consideration for gravity
loads? –
A) Maximum deflection –
B) Maximum bending moment –
C) Maximum shear force –
D) Maximum axial force –
20. What is the main factor affecting wind load analysis for steel gabled frames? –
A) Height of the frame –
B) Length of the frame –
C) Width of the frame –
D) Material of the frame –
Answer: A) Height of the frame
21. Modeling Steel Gabled Frames:

Which type of connection is commonly used at the apex of steel gabled frames? –
A) Pinned connection –
B) Fixed connection –
C) Moment-resistant connection - D) Sliding connection –
Answer: B) Fixed connection
22. What is the primary advantage of using steel sections in gabled frame construction? –
A) Low cost –
B) High ductility –
C) Fast construction –
D) High strength-to-weight ratio –
Answer: D) High strength-to-weight ratio
23. Analysis for Gravity and Wind Loads:
Which Indian Standard code provides guidelines for gravity loads? –
A) IS 456 –
B) IS 800 –
C) IS 1893 –
D) IS 875 –
Answer: A) IS 456
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24. What is the primary consideration for wind load analysis in steel gabled frames? –
A) Wind direction –
B) Wind speed –
C) Building shape –
D) Building height –
Answer: B) Wind speed
What factor of safety is typically used in the design check for steel gabled frames? –
A) 1.0 –
B) 1.5 –
C) 2.0 –
D) 3.0 –
Answer: B) 1.5
26. How is the design capacity of a steel section calculated? –
A) By multiplying the yield stress by the section modulus –
B) By multiplying the ultimate stress by the section modulus –
C) By dividing the yield stress by the section modulus –
D) By dividing the ultimate stress by the section modulus –
Answer: A) By multiplying the yield stress by the section modulus
When revising a cross-section to make an element safe, what consideration is given to
the revised section? –
A) It must have the same weight as the original section –
B) It must have the same cost as the original section –
C) It must have the same dimensions as the original section –
D) It must have greater strength than the original section –
Answer: D) It must have greater strength than the original section
28. How is the revised cross-section verified for safety? –
A) By conducting a full-scale test –
B) By comparing with hand calculations –
C) By consulting with a structural engineer –
D) By performing additional analysis –
Answer: D) By performing additional analysis
What software tool is commonly used to perform finite element analysis for identifying
failed elements? –
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A) AutoCAD –
B) Staad.Pro –
C) ANSYS –
D) Revit –
Answer: C) ANSYS
30. In the analysis, what indicates that an element has failed? –
A) Excessive stresses –
B) Excessive deflections –
C) Excessive displacements –
D) Excessive loads –
Answer: A) Excessive stresses

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