Practice Test: Question Set - 04
1. The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium in a space structure is
- (A) 2
- (B) 3
- (C) 4
- (D) 6
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) 0.005 mm
3. A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if
- (A) (m + r) < 2j
- (B) (m + r) = 2j
- (C) (m + r) > 2j
- (D) None of the above
Where ‘m’ is number of members, ‘r’
is reaction components and ‘j’ is number of joints
4. Degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed plane frame having 15 members, 3 reaction components and 14 joints is
- (A) 2
- (B) 3
- (C) 6
- (D) 8
5. The degree of static indeterminacy up to which column analogy method can be used is
- (A) 2
- (B) 3
- (C) 4
- (D) Unrestricted
6. In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be caused by
(i) Bending moment
(ii) Shear force
(iii) Axial force
The correct answer is
- (A) Only (i)
- (B) (i) and (ii)
- (C) (ii) and (iii)
- (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
7. A single rolling load of 8 kN rolls along a girder of 15 m span. The absolute maximum bending moment will be
- (A) 8 kN.m
- (B) 15 kN.m
- (C) 30 kN.m
- (D) 60 kN.m
8. The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called
- (A) Stiffness
- (B) Flexibility
- (C) Influence coefficient
- (D) Unit strain