Structural Analysis

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Q. What is the formula for the deflection of a simply supported beam under a central point load?
  • A. PL^3 / 48EI
  • B. PL^3 / 12EI
  • C. PL^3 / 24EI
  • D. PL^3 / 36EI
Q. What is the formula for the moment of inertia (I) of a rectangular beam section?
  • A. bh^3/12
  • B. bh^2/12
  • C. b^3h/12
  • D. b^2h/12
Q. What is the formula for the moment of inertia of a rectangular section?
  • A. bh^3/12
  • B. bh^2/12
  • C. b^3h/12
  • D. b^2h/12
Q. What is the formula for the reaction at a support of a simply supported beam with a uniform load?
  • A. WL/2
  • B. WL/4
  • C. W
  • D. 0
Q. What is the formula for the shear force at a section of a simply supported beam with a point load at one end?
  • A. W
  • B. W/2
  • C. 0
  • D. W - wx
Q. What is the maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam with a point load at its center?
  • A. WL/4
  • B. WL/2
  • C. WL
  • D. WL^2/8
Q. What is the maximum bending moment in a simply supported beam with a central point load?
  • A. WL^2/8
  • B. WL^2/4
  • C. WL^2/12
  • D. WL^2/6
Q. What is the maximum bending moment in a simply supported beam with a point load at its center?
  • A. WL/4
  • B. WL/2
  • C. WL
  • D. 0
Q. What is the maximum bending moment in a simply supported beam with a point load at the center?
  • A. WL/4
  • B. WL/2
  • C. WL
  • D. WL^2/8
Q. What is the maximum deflection for a cantilever beam with a point load at the free end?
  • A. PL^3/3EI
  • B. PL^4/8EI
  • C. PL^3/48EI
  • D. PL^2/2EI
Q. What is the maximum shear force in a simply supported beam of length 5 m with a point load of 15 kN at 2 m from the left end?
  • A. 15 kN
  • B. 7.5 kN
  • C. 10 kN
  • D. 5 kN
Q. What is the moment of inertia (I) for a rectangular beam section with width (b) and height (h)?
  • A. (b * h^3) / 12
  • B. (b * h^2) / 12
  • C. (b * h^3) / 3
  • D. (b * h) / 12
Q. What is the primary advantage of using the stiffness method in structural analysis?
  • A. Simplicity
  • B. Accuracy
  • C. Ability to handle indeterminate structures
  • D. Speed of calculations
Q. What is the primary advantage of using the virtual work method in structural analysis?
  • A. Simplicity
  • B. Accuracy
  • C. Applicability to indeterminate structures
  • D. Speed
Q. What is the primary advantage of using trusses in construction?
  • A. Higher weight
  • B. Lower material usage
  • C. Increased deflection
  • D. More complex design
Q. What is the primary assumption made in the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory?
  • A. Plane sections remain plane
  • B. Material is isotropic
  • C. Beam is perfectly elastic
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the primary purpose of the stiffness method in structural analysis?
  • A. To find reactions
  • B. To determine deflections
  • C. To analyze indeterminate structures
  • D. To calculate internal forces
Q. What is the primary purpose of using a moment distribution method in structural analysis?
  • A. To find deflections
  • B. To analyze indeterminate structures
  • C. To calculate shear forces
  • D. To determine support reactions
Q. What is the primary purpose of using a shear diagram in beam analysis?
  • A. To find deflection
  • B. To find bending moment
  • C. To visualize shear force distribution
  • D. To calculate reactions
Q. What is the primary purpose of using a truss in structural design?
  • A. To increase weight
  • B. To reduce material usage
  • C. To increase deflection
  • D. To simplify calculations
Q. What is the primary purpose of using factors of safety in structural design?
  • A. To reduce material costs
  • B. To account for uncertainties
  • C. To increase load capacity
  • D. To simplify calculations
Q. What is the primary purpose of using the stiffness method in structural analysis?
  • A. To find reactions
  • B. To determine deflections
  • C. To analyze indeterminate structures
  • D. To calculate internal forces
Q. What is the relationship between bending moment and shear force in a beam?
  • A. M = V*L
  • B. M = ∫V dx
  • C. M = V*E
  • D. M = V*I
Q. What is the relationship between shear force and bending moment in a beam?
  • A. V = dM/dx
  • B. M = dV/dx
  • C. V = M/x
  • D. M = V/x
Q. What is the relationship between the bending moment and shear force in a beam?
  • A. M = V * L
  • B. V = dM/dx
  • C. M = dV/dx
  • D. V = M * L
Q. What is the relationship between the load applied to a beam and its deflection in the elastic range?
  • A. Directly proportional
  • B. Inversely proportional
  • C. Exponential
  • D. Logarithmic
Q. What is the relationship between the moment of inertia (I) and the deflection of a beam?
  • A. Directly proportional
  • B. Inversely proportional
  • C. No relationship
  • D. Exponential relationship
Q. What is the relationship between the moment of inertia and the deflection of a beam?
  • A. Directly proportional
  • B. Inversely proportional
  • C. No relationship
  • D. Exponential relationship
Q. What is the relationship between the moment of inertia and the stiffness of a beam?
  • A. Directly proportional
  • B. Inversely proportional
  • C. No relationship
  • D. Exponential relationship
Q. What is the relationship between the stiffness (k) of a beam and its deflection (δ) under a load (P)?
  • A. k = P / δ
  • B. k = δ / P
  • C. k = P * δ
  • D. k = P + δ
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