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Question Influence line diagram Can be represented

A Graphically
B Analytically
C Both of A and B
D None of these
Answer C
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Question No. of unknown internal forces in each members of rigid jointed

plane frame is
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Answer C
Marks 1
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Question Which is following type of truss

A Deck type truss

B Through type truss
C Compound truss
D Complex truss
Answer D
Marks 1
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Question What is the variation of ILD for truss function in statically
determinate structure
A Parabolic
B Bilinear
C Uniform rectangular
D Linear
Answer D
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Question Maximum reaction at support B of girder is

A 240 KN
B 220 KN
C 150 KN
D 182.36 KN
Answer A
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Question Simple form of perfect frames

A Rectangular
B Square
C Triangle
D Pentagon
Answer C
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Question In using Influence line Diagrams which is incorrect statement

A To determine reaction at support for a given system of load
B To determine position of load for maximum SF at section
C To determine position of load for maximum reaction
D All of these
Answer B
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Question Reaction RAwill be______

___

A 31.65KN
B 18.32 KN
C 52.88 KN
D 33.11 KN
Answer A
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Question What will be coordinate of ILD for the Reaction VB at point C

A 6/4
B 1
C 0
D -1/4
Answer D
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Question A simply supported beam AB as shown fig. let unit load moves
for left end A to right end of beam B so what will be the reaction
ay point A

A X/L
B W/L
C (L-X)/L
D None of these
Answer C
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Question A simply supported beam AB and unit load is placed at the point
A so what is the value ILD of point B is
A -1
B 1
C 0
D All of the above
Answer C
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Question In a top chord members of the truss load carrying

A Tension
B Compression
C Axial
D All of these
Answer B
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Question The maximum B.M at section X-X

A 12 KN-m
B 24 KN-m
C 48 KN-m
D 96 KN-m
Answer C
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Question For which beam ILD line will be extend by_____________

A Simply supported
B Overhanging
C U.d.l type
D Both a & c
Answer B
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Question

what will be ILD FOR L1U1 -

A 5/6 cosecӨ
B 2/3 cosecӨ
C 0
D 1
Answer A
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Question Structure is subjected to

A Support reaction
B Shear force
C B.M
D All of these
Answer D
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Question Structure is load carrying

A Self weight
B Dead load
C Both A & C
D All of these
Answer D
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Question Space truss not applicable for

A Transmission tower
B Tripod
C Bridge
D Transmission electric pole
Answer C
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Question Imperfect truss is

A m<2j-3
B m> 2j-3
C m= 2j-3
D m/j=2
Answer A
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Question The truss is formed by combination of two or more simple truss

are to be said
A Plane truss
B Redunt truss
C Compound truss
D Statically indetermination truss
Answer C
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Question The force in collinear member at joint of plane truss are equal to
A The joint are not loaded
B Joint is not loaded & has only three members
C Loaded
D None of these
Answer B
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Question Imperfect truss are also called as

A Perfect truss
B Redundant truss
C Deficient truss
D Complex truss
Answer B
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Question Truss members are

A Multiforce members
B Two force members
C Both A & B
D Combination of both
Answer B
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Question The nature of force P in analysis of truss will be

A Tensile
B Compressive
C Both a & b
D None of these
Answer C
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Question Pin joint indeterminate the redundant supports is will be

A Left hand support
B Right hand support
C Middle support
D Support which yielded
Answer D
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Question Find the horizontal deflection of joint C of the truss as shown fig.
The area of inclined tie is 2000 mm2.While the are of horizontal
member is 1600 mm2.take E=200KN/MM2

A 160 KN (C)
B 160 KN (T)
C 175.50 KN (C)
D 175.50 KN (T)
Answer A
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Question What is the formula for deflection at the joint

A PEK/E
B бwi/бp
C ∑PKL/AE
D All of the above
Answer C
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Question The force in members of simple truss can not be analyzed by

A Method of section
B Method of joint
C Both a & b
D Castiglianous theorem
Answer D
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Question Which one method to determination of plan truss

A Castiglianous theorem
B Maxwell method
C Williot diagram method
D All of above
Answer D
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Question Muller Breslau principle applicable for

A To only statically determinate structure
B To only statically indeterminate structure
C To only beam
D When principle of superposition is valid
Answer D
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Question In truss number of members is 3 and joints is 2 so find which

type of truss is
A Perfect truss
B Imperfect truss
C Redundant truss
D None of the above
Answer C
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Question Complete the chart value

A AE K1=-0.29 & AB PK1=16.74

B AE K1=0.29 & AB PK1= -16.74

C AE K1=0 & AB PK1=55

D AE K1=-55.81& AB PK1=256

Answer A
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Question The support reaction due to internal redundant force in the truss
will be
A 0
B 1 KN
C 0 &1 KN
D None of the above
Answer A
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Question When a single point load w travels over a simply supported

beam, what is the shape of the graph for maximum negative S.F.
A A triangle with maximum ordinate w at center and zero at two
simple support
B A triangle with maximum ordinate w at supports
C A rectangle with ordinate
D A parabola with maximum ordinate w at center of span and zero
at supports
Answer A
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Question The ordinate of ILD for BM always have dimension of

A Force
B Length
C Force* length
D Force/length
Answer B
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Question When the shape of ILD for maximum BM in respect of simply

supported beam
A Rectangular
B Triangular
C Parabolic
D Circular
Answer B
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Question When we provide a hinge in a structure, the numbers of equations of static

equilibrium increase by
A 2

B 1

C 3

D 4

Answer 2

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Question Members of truss jointed at their ends by

A Pin joint
B Rigid joint
C Combination of both
D None of these
Answer B
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Question Pin joint truss carrying ______________load

A Tension
B Compression
C Axial
D None of the above
Answer C
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Question When all the members lies in a single plane and the force act
along the plan of the truss is called ______
A Plane truss
B Space truss
C Simple truss
D Complex truss
Answer A
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Question A truss containing j and m members will be simple truss if

A M=2j-3
B J=2m-3
C M=3j-2
D J=3m-2
Answer A
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Question In the analysis of pin jointed indeterminate trusses subjected to

temperature the redundant members selected will be
A Vertical
B Horizontal
C Inclined
D The members which is subjected to temperature change
Answer D
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Question What is mean by K force by pin joint truss

A Force in members of a truss due to external loading
B Only reaction at the supports
C Force due to application of 1 KN force
D None of these
Answer C
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Question In the truss shown in Fig. which one of the following members
has no force
induced In it.

A CD
B CE
C CF
D DF
Answer C
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Question The members EI and IJ of a steel truss shown in Fig.below are

subjected
to a temperature rise of 30° C. The coefficient of thermal
expansion of steel is
0.0000012°1 d length. The displacement (mm) of joint E relative
to joint H along
the direction HE of truss is

A 0.225
B 0.589
C 1.026
D None of the above
Answer D
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Question A load'W is moving from left to right support on it simply

supported beam AB of
span '1..'. The maximum bending moment at Oo4L from the left
support is

A 0.16WL
B 0.20WL
C 0.24WL
D 0.25WL
Answer C
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Question A simply supported beam AB influence line diagram for S.F. at

midpoint of beam is
A A triangle having zero ordinate at A and unit ordinate at 'B'
B A triangle having zero ordinate.at B and unit ordinate at A
C A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and half ordinate at
mid span but
negative ordinate from left and positive ordinate from right.
D A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and Unit ordinate at
mid span
(positive)
Answer C
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Question A load Wis moving from left to right support on a simply

supported beam AB of Span L
span '1..'.The maximum shear force at 0.4L from the left support
is

A +0.6W and -0.4W

B +0.2W
C -0.99W
D +0.59W
Answer A
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Question Load W is moving from left to right support on a simply supported beam
of span L the reaction at end A when load W is at 0.4L from 'L'

A 0.6W
B 0.4W
C 0.2W
D 0.8W
Answer A
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Question For a simply supported beam of span L the influence line for,
shear force at a section at a distance x from the left support.

Answer B
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Question Influence line diagram for ~actions at supports a simply

supported beam having a unit load acting on it at a distance X is

Answer C
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Question The· shear force at the section K for the loaded girder by the
method of influence. line is shown in Fig.

Answer C
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Question Maximum positive shear force at the section D is

A 200 KN
B 120KN
C 180KN
D 145KN
Answer A
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Question
The influence line diagram ILD shown in Fig. is for the member

_. _.

A QT
B PT
C RT
D PQ=QR
Answer A
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Question The influence line diagram for the force in member 'a' of the truss
member showing Fig given by

Answer A
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Question Which is following type of truss

A Deck type truss

B Simple type truss
C Compound truss
D Complex truss
Answer B
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Question Which is following type of truss

A Deck type truss

B Simple type truss
C Compound truss
D Complex truss
Answer C
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Question The truss configuration does not belong to simple or compound

system is called as

A Deck type truss

B Simple type truss
C Compound truss
D Complex truss
Answer D
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Question Beams carrying their load by developing

A Axial force
B Axial force & shear force
C shear force & bending moments
D shear force bending moments & Axial force
Answer C
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Question The ILD for the member is shown in Fig

A L0L1
B U2L2
C Both of above
D None of these.
Answer D
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Question Find support reaction at RD

A 20 kN ()

B 20 KN ()

C – 10 kN ()

D – 10 kN (())

Answer A
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Question In this Fig. find VE

A 0.25
B 0.20
C 0.78
D 0.75
Answer A
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Question Find Degree of indeterminacy

A 0
B 1
C 2
D Any of above
Answer B
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Question FIND Support reaction RA

A 24 kN ()

B 12 kN ()

C 24 kN ()

D 12 kN ()

Answer B
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Question What is K forces PAB

A 0.50
B 0.53
C 0.58
D None of these
Answer C
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Question Name of the truss

A Deficient truss
B Redundant frame
C Determinate Truss
D None of one
Answer B
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Question What is the first procedure of to determine deflection of truss

A Determine P force for the given load
B Determine PKL/AE of each members
C Both of these
D All of these
Answer A
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Question Following bridges trusses are commonly in use

A Pratt truss with parallel chords

B Pratt truss with inclined chords
C Warren truss & Composite truss
D All of these
Answer D
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Question The influence line diagram for the forces in the top and bottom
chord members of truss are drawn for the
A SF
B BM
C Axial force
D All of these
Answer B
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Question Which is type of truss

A Complex truss
B Simple type truss
C Compound truss
D Space truss
Answer D
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Question

Which is type of truss

A Warren truss
B Pratt truss
C Compound truss
D Space truss
Answer A
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Question

Which is type of truss

A Warren truss
B Pratt truss
C Compound truss
D Space truss
Answer A
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Question For 2-D analysis Equations of Static Equilibrium is

D Both B & C
Answer I
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Question

A Castiglianous theorem
B Maxwell method
C Williot diagram method
D All of above
Answer A
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Question Influence Line for a function is to the same scale as the deflected
shape of the beam when the beam is acted upon by the function

A Williot diagram method

B Muller-Breslau Principle
C Castiglianous theorem
D Maxwell method
Answer B
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Question

which is type of support

A Pin support
B Hinged support
C Rolling support
D Torsional spring support
Answer D
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Question What is mean by ∑PKL/AE

A Deflection at the joint
B Deflection at the supports
C Deflection of the end
D Deflection and shear force of the beam or truss
Answer A
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Question Degree of external redundancy

A 0
B 1
C 0 and 1
D None of these
Answer A
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Question Degree of internal redundancy

A 0
B 1
C 0 and 1
D None of these
Answer B
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Question The force in collinear member at joint of plane truss are equal to
A The joint are not loaded
B Joint is not loaded & has only three members
C Loaded
D None of these
Answer B
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Question Consider the following assumptions in the analysis of a plane

truss.
(1) The individual members are straight
(2) The individual members are connected by frictionless hinge
(3) The loads and reactions act only at the joints of the given
assumptions which of the following is true .
A 1arid 2 are valid
B 1and 3ate valid
C 2 and 3 are valid
D I, 2'and 3 are'valid
Answer D
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Question The maximum B.Mat the. left quarter point of a simple beam due
to crossing UDL of length shorter than the span in the direction
left to right would occur after the load had justcrossed the section
by
A One-fourth of its length
B Half of its length
C other fourth of it length
D its full length
Answer C
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Question What is the shape of influence line diagram for the maximum bending
moment in
respect of a simply supported beam ?
A Rectangular
B Triangular
C parabolic
D Circular
Answer B
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Question Positive SFmax at the section D

A 120KN
B 200 KN
C 180KN
D 185KN
Answer B
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Question The influence line for shear at- section X <Fx)at a distance of
4m.from the left support of a simply support girder An is sho~ in
figure, The shear force at a Section X due to a uniformity.
distributed -dead load of interisity at 2 kN/m
covering the entire span will be

A 8KN
B 15 KN
C 4 KN
D 1 KN
Answer A
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Question A simply supported girder of span 10 meters shown in Fig. Q. 40. The reaction at
_ support B is

A 78KN
B 75KN
C 85.5 KN
D 86.5KN
Answer C
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Question The maximum reaction at support B of the girder is

A 150KN
B 250KN
C 280 KN
D 288.36KN
Answer C
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Question Height of the influence line diagr8m for BM at section D of be .girder has
a span 12,meters is

A 9/5
B 9/4
C 9/7
D 6/5
Answer B
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Question The Nature of P forces in the analysis of truss will be

A Tensile
B Compressive
C Both a and b
D None of these
Answer C
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Question A beam 'with cantilevered ends is ~own in Fig. Q. 49 Which' one

of the following
diagram represent the influence line diagram for reaction at a left
support?

Answer B
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Question If P force is 165 KN, and K force is 1.33 KN length is 200mm

Area is 1600 mm2 so what is deflection at the joint is:
A 27.43
B 5486.25
C 56.696
D 25.66
Answer B
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Question Which is type of truss

A Deck type truss

B Through type of truss
C Compound truss
D Space truss
Answer B
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Question The influence line for force in member DC of the truss shown in
Fig. will be

A
B
C
D

Answer A
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Question The truss which is formed by combination of two or more simple

truss is called as

A Deck type truss

B Through type of truss
C Compound truss
D Simple truss
Answer C
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Question A truss of panel dimensions 3m x 4m is shown in the following· Fig.

Answer A
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Question ILD related to

A SF
B BM
C Deflection
D All of the above
Answer D
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Question In a Bottom chord members of the truss load carrying

A Tension
B Compression
C Axial
D All of these
Answer A
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Question For temperature When temperature is increase for redundant truss

A Use –ve sign
B Use +ve sign
C Use both A and B Sign
D None of these
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig.The P-forces are a shown. The vertical deflection of C is

A 8.28 mm
B 5.97 mm
C 2.28 mm
D 6.77 mm
Answer C
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Question The truss shown in Fig. The P force are as shown. The horizontal deflection of C is

A 0.64 mm
B 0.52 mm
C 0.89 mm
D 0.77 mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P-force are as shown. Axial rigidity of member is 20000
kN. The vertical defection of C is

A 10.16 mm
B 19.42 mm
C 34.25 mm
D 46.77 mm
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P-forces are as shown. The horizontal deflection of C is

A 0.4 mm
B 0.7 mm
C 0.1 mm
D 0.5 mm
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P-forces are as shown. The vertical deflection of C is

A 5.64 mm
B 9.52 mm
C 7.75 mm
D 3.45 mm
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The vertical deflection of C is

A 8.29 mm
B 6.34 mm
C 5.67 mm
D 4.30 mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The vertical deflection of C is

A 6.97 mm
B 7.54 mm
C 9.19 mm
D 1.75 mm
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The horizontal deflection of D is

A 0.908 mm
B 0.389 mm
C 0.117 mm
D 0.505 mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The horizontal deflection of C is

A 0.24 mm
B 0.75 mm
C 0.19 mm
D 0.57 mm
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The vertical deflection of C is

A 6.97 mm
B 2.47 mm
C 3.94 mm
D 7.34 mm
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The horizontal deflection of C is

A 7.9 mm
B 6.3 mm
C 3.9 mm
D 1.2 mm
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The vertical deflection of E is

A 0.3mm
B 0.7 mm
C 0.1 mm
D 0.5 mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The horizontal deflection of E is

A 0.144 mm
B 0.766 mm
C 0.333 mm
D 0.515 mm
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The horizontal deflection of C is

A 0.14 mm
B 0.29 mm
C 0.33 mm
D 0.96 mm
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The vertical deflection of C is

A 2.45 mm
B 7.92 mm
C 5.33 mm
D 4.56 mm
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig.The P forces are as shown. The horizontal deflection of C is

A 0.2 mm
B 0.9 mm
C 0.8 mm
D 0.6 mm
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. Take E = 200GPa, and cross section
area = 1250 mm². The vertical deflection of C is

A 3.2 mm
B 4.9 mm
C 2.8 mm
D 5.6 mm
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The axial rigidity of truss member is
30000 kN. The horizontal deflection of B is

A 2.65 mm
B 5.24mm
C 4.32 mm
D 3.11 mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. The P forces are as shown. The axial rigidity of truss member is
30000kN. The vertical deflection of B is

A 11 mm
B 5mm
C 9 mm
D 14 mm
Answer D
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Question If in a truss E = 200 GPa and vertical deflection is 5.8 mm then summation of (PKL/A) is

A 200 kN/mm
B 2000 kN/mm
C 1200 kN/mm
D 800 kN/mm
Answer A
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Question If in a truss vertical deflection is 11.54 mm and summation of (PKL/A) is 923.58 then
axial rigidity is

A 4000 kN
B 40000 kN
C 80000 kN
D 35000 kN
Answer C
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Question If in a truss E = 200 GPa and vertical deflection is 2.45 mm then summation of (PKL/A)
is

A 350 kN/mm
B 256 kN/mm
C 128 kN/mm
D 491 kN/mm
Answer D
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Question If in a truss E = 200 GPa and horizontal deflection is 0.8 mm then summation of (PKL/A)
is

A 190 kN/mm
B 160 kN/mm
C 120 kN/mm
D 250 kN/mm
Answer B
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Question If in a truss E = 200 GPa and vertical deflection is 4.9 mm then summation of (PKL/A) is

A 980 kN/mm
B 256 kN/mm
C 128 kN/mm
D 491 kN/mm
Answer A
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Question If in a truss E = 200 GPa and horizontal deflection is 4.67 mm then summation of
(PKL/A) is

A 935 kN/mm
B 875 kN/mm
C 790 kN/mm
D 670 kN/mm
Answer A
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Question The truss shown in Fig. Area of member AB is 1000 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For
horizontal deflection at C, the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 15 kN/mm
B 8.68 kN/mm
C 11.25 kN/mm
D 20 kN/mm
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member CD is 500 mm² and E = 200 GPa for
horizontal deflection at C, the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 15 kN/mm
B 8.68 kN/mm
C 11.25 kN/mm
D 20 kN/mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member AB is 800 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 40 kN/mm
B 37.5 kN/mm
C 11.5 kN/mm
D 100 kN/mm
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BC is 800 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 40 kN/mm
B 37.5 kN/mm
C 11.5 kN/mm
D 100 kN/mm
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member CD is 600 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 400 kN/mm
B 375 kN/mm
C 150 kN/mm
D 100 kN/mm
Answer B
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Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member EF is 400 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 400 kN/mm
B 175 kN/mm
C 200 kN/mm
D 300 kN/mm
Answer C
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Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member GH is 800 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 400 kN/mm
B 175 kN/mm
C 200 kN/mm
D 300 kN/mm
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member GB is 800 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 400 kN/mm
B 175 kN/mm
C 200 kN/mm
D None of these.
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BC is 500 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 140 kN/mm
B 160 kN/mm
C 200 kN/mm
D None of these.
Answer B
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Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BE is 560 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 183 kN/mm
B 177 kN/mm
C 202 kN/mm
D None of these.
Answer C
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Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BF is 600 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 46 kN/mm
B 19 kN/mm
C 22 kN/mm
D None of these.
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member ED is 560 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 404 kN/mm
B 377 kN/mm
C 2452 kN/mm
D None of these.
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BF is 600 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at E is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 46 kN/mm
B 19 kN/mm
C 22 kN/mm
D None of these.
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member AE is 2400 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 617 kN/mm
B 519 kN/mm
C 707 kN/mm
D 678 kN/mm
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BD is 4800 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For
vertical deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 297 kN/mm
B 377 kN/mm
C 307 kN/mm
D 278 kN/mm
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member EF is 2400 mm² and E = 200 GPa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 700 kN/mm
B 350 kN/mm
C 570 kN/mm
D 675 kN/mm
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member BE is 1200 mm² and E=200 Gpa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is

A 700 KN/mm
B 350 KN/mm
C 570 KN/mm
D 675 KN/mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Area of member DE is 1200 mm² and E=200 Gpa. For vertical
deflection at D is , the value of (PKL/A) in member is
A 700 KN/mm
B 350 KN/mm
C 570 KN/mm
D 200 KN/mm
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig.Modulus of elasticity of member is 200 Gpa. For horizontal
deflection at E, the value of PKL of member AF is
A 700 KN/mm
B 600 KN/mm
C 200 KN/mm
D 400 KN/mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Modulus of elasticity of member is 200 Gpa. For horizontal
deflection at E, the value of PKL of member FB is

A 700 KN/mm
B 600 KN/mm
C 200 KN/mm
D 400 KN/mm
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Modulus of elasticity of member is 200 Gpa. For horizontal
deflection at E, the value of PKL of member AC is

A 838 KN/mm
B 745 KN/mm
C 812 KN/mm
D None of these
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Modulus of elasticity of member is 200 Gpa. For horizontal
deflection at E, the value of PKL of member AD is

A 310 KN/mm
B 260 KN/mm
C 150 KN/mm
D None of these
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Modulus of elasticity of member is 200 Gpa. For horizontal
deflection at E, the value of PKL of member FC is

A 310 KN/mm
B 260 KN/mm
C 150 KN/mm
D None of these.
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member HD is considered as redundant and force in member
HD is 16.90 kN (C). Force in member AB is

A 60 KN
B 40 KN
C 25 KN
D None of these.
Answer A
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Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member HD is considered as redundant and force in member
HD is 16.90 kN (C). Force in member BC is

A 50 KN
B 40.67 KN
C 53.33 KN
D None of these.
Answer C
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Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member HD is considered as redundant and force in member
HD is 16.90 kN (C). Force in member CG is

A 0.90 KN
B 4 KN
C 2.5 KN
D 0.5 KN
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member HD is considered as redundant and force in member
HD is 16.90 kN (C). Force in member DG is

A 65 KN
B 45 KN
C 35 KN
D 50 KN
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member HD is considered as redundant and force in member
HD is 16.90 kN (C). Force in member HG is

A 60 KN
B 40 KN
C 25 KN
D 72 KN
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member AD is considered as redundant and force in member
AD is 0.54 kN (C). Force in member CB is

A 2.57 KN
B 3.13 KN
C 2.56 KN
D 1.97 KN
Answer A
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member AD is considered as redundant and force in member
AD is 0.54 kN (C). Force in member DB is

A 4.5 KN
B 5.1 KN
C 6.1 KN
D 3.9 KN
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member AD is considered as redundant and force in member
AD is 0.54 kN (C). Force in member AC is

A 2.57 KN
B 3.13 KN
C 2.56 KN
D 1.97 KN
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is considered as redundant and force in member
BC is 3.43 kN (T). Force in member AB is

A 2.57 KN
B 3.13 KN
C 2.56 KN
D 1.97 KN
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is considered as redundant and force in member
BC is 3.43 kN (T). Force in member AD is

A 2.73 KN
B 3.43 KN
C 2.16 KN
D 1.87 KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is considered as redundant and force in member
BC is 3.43 kN (T). Force in member CB is

A 2.17 KN
B 2.83 KN
C 3.56 KN
D 4.43 KN
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig.Member BC is considered as redundant and force in member
BC is 3.43 kN (T). Force in member AC is

A 6.72 KN
B 7.13 KN
C 8.21 KN
D 5.97 KN
Answer C
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is considered as redundant and force in member
BC is 3.43 kN (T). Force in member BD is

A 4.28KN
B 3.32 KN
C 5.12 KN
D 3.77 KN
Answer A
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Question The frame is shown in Fig. Member AC is considered as redundant and force in member
AC is 18 N (T). Force in member AD is

A 683 N
B 887 N
C 592 N
D 746 N
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is short by 10 mm and (summation k²I/AE) =
0.864 mm/KN. Tensile force in member BC is

A 14.8 KN
B 11.6 KN
C 15.2 KN
D 13.77 KN
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is tensile and short by 10 mm and (summation
k²I/AE) = 0.864 mm/KN force in member AB is
A 9.26 KN
B 9.53 KN
C 6.94 KN
D 11.57 KN
Answer B
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is tensile and short by 10 mm and (summation
 k²I/AE) = 0.864 mm/KN force in member AC is

A 9.26 KN
B 9.53 KN
C 6.94 KN
D 11.57 KN
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 3

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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BC is tensile and short by 10 mm and (summation
k²I/AE) = 0.864 mm/KN force in member AD is

A 14.8 KN
B 11.6 KN
C 15.2 KN
D 13.77 KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig.Support C is considered as redundant and its value (-73.83 KN)
.i.e. towards left. Force in member AD is

A 44.8 KN
B 61.36 KN
C 55.32 KN
D 57.18 KN
Answer D
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Support C is considered as redundant and its value (-73.83 KN)
.i.e. towards left. Force in member AB is

A 142.8 KN
B 163.6 KN
C 155.2 KN
D 257.18 KN
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member BG is

A 129.2 KN
B 123.6 KN
C 115.2 KN
D 113.6 KN
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member AB is

A 230 KN
B 250 KN
C 175 KN
D 195 KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member BC is

A 159 KN
B 178 KN
C 169 KN
D 136 KN
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member CD is

A 350 KN
B 280 KN
C 375 KN
D 495 KN
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member EH is

A 350 KN
B 280 KN
C 375 KN
D 495 KN
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member HG is

A 350 KN
B 280 KN
C 375 KN
D 495 KN
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member BG is

A 123 KN
B 114 KN
C 71 KN
D 96 KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question The truss is shown in Fig. Member BG is redundant and force in member is tensile.
Summation of PKL and K²I is1097 KNm and 9.66 respectively for the truss members.
Force in member CH is

A 326 KN
B 194 KN
C 271 KN
D 296 KN
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 3
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Question A truss containing ‘J’ joint and‘M’ member will be simple truss if

A m=2j-3
B J=2m-3
C m=3j-2
D j=3m-2
Answer A
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Question The forces in members of simple truss may be analyzed by

A Graphical method
B Method of joint
C Methods of sections
D All of these
Answer D
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Question Consider the following assumptions in the analysis of a plain truss.
1.The individual members are straight
2. The individual members are connected by frictionless hings
3. The loads and reactions act only at the joints of the given assumptions which of the
following is truss

A 1 and 2 are valid

B 1 and 3 are valid
C 2 and 3 are valid
D 1,2 and are valid
Answer D
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Question The member of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane
structure is

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 6
Answer C
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Question The loads applied on the truss at

A Joints
B Members
C Both joints and members
D Centroidal axes of various members
Answer A
Marks 1
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Question Members of a truss joined at their ends by

A Pin joints
B Rigid joint
C Fixed joint
D None of these
Answer A
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Unit 3

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Question In truss all members are

A Multi-force members
B Two-force members
C Combination of both
D None of the above
Answer B
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Unit 3

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Question The incorrect assumption in analysis of truss is

A Loads is actions only at the joints

B Self weight of member is neglected
C Loads may act anywhere on the truss
D All joints are pin-joints
Answer C
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Unit 3
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Question A redundant truss is also called

A Perfect truss
B Imperfect truss
C Deficient truss
D None of the above
Answer B
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Question In truss if a joint consists only two members and no external force acting at joint ,the
forces are

A Both compressive
B Both tensile
C Both are zero
D One tensile and other compressive
Answer C
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Question In a truss if joint consists 3 members ( forces ) , out of which 2 are collinear , third force
is

A Tensile
B Zero
C Compressive
D Can’t say
Answer B
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Question In case of determinate truss the joint deflection is given by ,

A ∑ PKL/AE
B ∑ PKL/AL
C ∑ PKL/KE
D None of the above
Answer A
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Question In case of indeterminate truss the redundant force is given by ,

A -(∑PKL/AE)/(∑K²L/AE)
B -(∑K²L/AE)/(∑PKL/AE)
C ∑PKL/AE
D None of the above
Answer A
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Question In case of indeterminate truss with temperature stresses the redundant force is given by ,

A ∑PKL/AE
B -(∑PKL/AE)/(∑K²/AE)
C (αtL)/(K²L/AE)
D None of the above
Answer C
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Question If ‘δ’ is the sinking of support the redundant force is given by ,

A ∑PKL/AE
B -(∑PKL/AE)/(∑K²L/AE)
C (-αtL)/(∑K²L/AE)
D (δ)/(∑K²L/AE)
Answer D
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Question If the member is found to be too long by an amount of ‘L’ then the redundant force is
given by ,

A -(∑PKL/AE)/(∑K²L/AE)
B (αtL)/(∑K²L/AE)
C (δ)/(∑K²L/AE)
D ( 1 ) / (∑K²L/AE)
Answer D
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Unit 3

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Question A panel in truss means the space between any two

A Members
B Joint
C Lower chord joint
D Lower chord and upper joints
Answer D
Marks 1
Unit 3

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Question The pitch of a truss is the ratio of

A Height to half span

B Height to span
C Height of truss to panal length
D Average height of truss to span
Answer B
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Question The forces in collinear member at a plane truss are equal if ,

A The joint is not loaded

B Joint is not loaded and three member
C Loaded
D Loaded and has only three members
Answer B
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Question What is mean by P forces in the analysis of pin jointed trusses

A Forces in the member of a truss due to external loading

B Only reactions at supports
C Forces due to applications of 1 KN force
D None of the above
Answer A
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Question The nature of P forces in the analysis of truss will be

A Tensile
B Compressive
C Tensile and Compressive
D None of the above
Answer C
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Question The P forces in the analysis of truss can be calculated by

A Joint method
B Graphical method
C Section method
D All of above
Answer D
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Unit 3

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Question What is mean by K forces in the analysis of pin jointed truss.

A Forces in the member of a truss due to external loading

B Only reactions at the supports
C Forces due to application of 1 KN force
D None of the above
Answer C
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Question The nature of K forces in the analysis of pin jointed truss will be

A Tensile
B Compressive
C Tensile and Compressive
D None of the above
Answer C
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Unit 3

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Question The ‘K’ forces in the analysis of pin jointed truss will be calculated by

A Joint method
B Graphical method
C Sections method
D All of the above
Answer D
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Question The support reactions due to internal redundant force in the truss will be

A 0
B 1 KN
C 0 or 1KN
D None of the above
Answer A
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Question In the analysis of pin- jointed indeterminate trusses having lack of fit the redundant
member selected will be

A Vertical
B Horizontal
C Inclined
D The member which is too short or too long
Answer D
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Question In the analysis of pin-jointed indeterminate trusses subjected to temperature the redundant
member selected will be

A Vertical
B Horizontal
C Inclined
D The member which is subjected to temperature change
Answer D
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Question In the analysis of pin jointed indeterminate the redundant support selected will be
A Left hand support
B Right hand support
C Middle support
D The support which is yielded
Answer D
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Question Influence fines are drawn for the structures

A of any type
B Statically determinate
C Statically indeterminate
D Pin jointed frame or trusses
Answer A
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Question What is/ are the use of influence lines?

A To study the effect of moving loads on the structure

B To calculate the value of stress function with the critical load function
C To find the position of live load for a maximum value of particular stress function
D Towards all the above purpose
Answer D
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Question What is the variation of influence lines for stress function in a statically determinate
structures
A Parabolic
B Bilinear
C Linear
D Uniformly rectangular
Answer C
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Question What is the shape of influence line diagram for the maximum bending moment in respect
of a simply supported beam?

A Rectangular
B Triangular
C Parabolic
D Circular
Answer B
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Question Muller Breslau principle structural analysis is used for

A Drawing influence line diagram for any force function

B Writing vertical equation
C Superposition of load effects
D None of these
Answer A
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Question The Muller Breslau principle states

A The partial derivative of the total strain energy in any structure with respect to applied
force or moment gives the displacement or rotation respectively at the point of application
of the force or the moment , in the direction of applied force or moment
B The work done by external force in structures will be minimum
C The influence line for any stress function of a structure is given by deflection curve of a
structure obtained by imposing a unit distortion in the direction of the stress function.
D The partial derivative of complementary energy will respect to the gives the displacement
in the direction of force
Answer C
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Question Muller Breslau principles is applicable

A To only statically determinate structures

B To only statically indeterminate structures
C To only beams
D When principal of superposition is valid
Answer D
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Question According to Muller – Breslau principle the influence line diagram for any reaction stress
components of a beam is obtained as a

A S.F. diagram for the beam

B B.M. diagram for the beam
C Deflection diagram for the beam.
D None of the above
Answer C
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Unit 4
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Question Muller – Breslau principle is used to obtain

A Deflected shape
B Influence line
C Bin diagram
D S.F. diagram
Answer B
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Question Muller – Breslau principle is applicable to get influence line for which one of the
following

A Reactions at the ends of simple supports

B B.M. at a section
C S.F. at a section
D Forces and moments at any sections
Answer D
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Unit 4
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Question Influence line diagram are ____ for statically indeterminate structures.

A Linear
B Constant
C Parabolic
D None of these
Answer C
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Question For a simple supported beam AB , Influence line diagram for reaction at B, RB is

A A triangle having zero ordinate A and unit ordinate at B

B A triangle having zero ordinate B and unit ordinate at A
C A rectangle
D A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and unit ordinates at mid span.
Answer A
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Question For simply supported beam AB influence line diagram for reaction at ‘A’ RA is

A A triangle having zero ordinate at A and unit ordinate at B

B A rectangle
C A triangle having zero ordinate at B and unit ordinate at A
D A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and unit ordinate at A
Answer A
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Question A simple supported beam AB influence line diagram for S.F. at midpoint of beam is

A A triangle having zero ordinate at A and ordinate at ‘B’

B A triangle having zero ordinate at B unit ordinate at A
C A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and left ordinate at mid span but negative
ordinate from right
D A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and unit ordinate at mid span ( negative )
Answer C
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Question A simply supported beam AB , influence line diagram for B.M. at midpoint of span is

A A triangle having zero ordinate at A and ordinate at ‘B’

B A triangle having zero ordinate at B unit ordinate at A
C A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and left ordinate at mid span but negative
ordinate from right
D A triangle having zero ordinate at A and B and unit ordinate at mid span ( negative )
Answer D
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Question A load W is moving from left to right supported beam AB span L. The maximum bending
at 0.4 L the left support is from

A 0.16WL
B 0.20WL
C 0.24WL
D 0.25WL
Answer C
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Question A load W is moving from left to right supported beam AB span L. The maximum shear at
0.4 L the left support is from

A ±0.2 W
B ±0.5 WL
C + 0.6 W and - 0.4 W
D + 0.4 W and – 0.6 W
Answer C
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Question A load W is moving from left to right support on simply supported beam of span ‘L’. The
reaction at end ‘A’ when load W is at 0.4 L from ‘L’

A 0.6 W
B 0.4 W
C 0.2 W
D 0.8 W
Answer A
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Id
Question A load W is moving from left to right support on simply supported beam AB of span ‘L’.
The reaction at end ‘B’ when load W at 0.4 L from left support is

A 0.6 W
B 0.4 W
C 0.2 W
D 0.8 W
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question A load W is moving from left to right support on a simply supported beam AB of span
‘L’. The maximum reaction at end A or B when load ‘W’ is

A At support
B At mid span
C At quarter span
D None of these
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question Assertoin (A): Influence line diagram (ILD) for S.F. at any section in simply supported
beam AB is positive due to reaction RB and negative due to reaction RA
Reason (R): The ILD for reaction at any support is maximum at support and zero at other
support Examine the statement correctly

A Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation

B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is False
D A is false but R is true
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question Assertion (A): Whether it is maximum B.M. at a section or absolute maximum B.M. , the
moving UDL should cover the entire span of a simple beam if span is less than load
length.
Reason (R): Whether it is maximum B.M. at a section or absolute maximum B.M. , the
moving UDL should be divided by the section in the same ratio in which the section
divides the span , if the span is greater than load length.

A Both A and B are true and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is false
D A is false but R is true
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question The maximum B.M. at the left quarter point of a simple beam due to crossing UDL of
length shorter than the span in the direction left to right would occur after the had just
crossed the section by

A One-fourth of its length

B Half of its length
C Other fourth of its length
D Its full length
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question Assertion (A): When a single load crosses a simple span of any length the shear force
under the loads to the right for all spans is constant , so long as the load maintains the
same a/L ratio.
Reason (R): When the load maintain the same a/L ratio in all spans the reaction at the
right hand support remain the same

A Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

B Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is false
D A is false but R is true
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question Which one of the following is correct in respect of the influence line for the bending
moment at one- fourth of the span from left support of a prismatic beam simply supported
at ends ?

A It is composed of straight lines only

B It is composed of curved lines only
C It is composed of straight and curved lines only
D It is parabolic
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question What is the shape of influence line diagram for the maximum bending moment in respect
of a simply supported beam

A Rectangular
B Triangular
C Parabolic
D Circular
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question The ordinates of influence line diagram for bending moment always have the dimensions
of

A Force
B Length
C Force / Length
D Force X Length
Answer B
Marks 1
Unit 4

Id
Question When a uniformly distributed load , longer than span of the girder , moves from left to
right , then the maximum bending moment at mid section of span occurs when the
uniformly distributed load occupies

A Less than the left half span

B Whole of left half span
C More than the left half span
D Whole span
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question When a uniformly distributed load , shorter than span of the girder , moves from left to
right , then the condition for maximum bending moment at a section is that

A The head of the load reaches 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 same ratio as it
divides the span
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question Muller Breslau’s principle for obtaining influence lines is application to
1.trusses
2. The load position should be such that the section divides
3. Statically indeterminate structure ,the material of which is elastic and follows Hook’s
law
4. Any statically indeterminate structure

A 1,2,and 3

B 1,2,and 4
C 1 and 4
D Only 1
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question In a simply supported beam , a unit load is applied at distance ‘X’ from left end A. The
support reaction at A is

A X/I
B I-X/I
C 1
D 0
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question Maximum positive shear force at the section D is
A 120KN
B 200KN
C 180KN
D 145KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question Maximum positive shear force at the section D is

A 143.6KN
B 140.6KN
C 141.5KN
D 142.3KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question The influence line for shear at section X ( Fx) at a distance of 4 m from the left support of
a simply supported girder AB is shown in fig. The shear force at a section X due to a
uniformity distibuted dead load of intensity at 2 kN/m covering the entire span will be

A 8KN
B 4KN
C 2KN
D 1KN
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question A simply supported girder of span 10 m shown in Fig. The reaction at support B is

A 78KN
B 67KN
C 85.5KN
D 86.5KN
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question A single concentrated load of 60 KN crosses a girder of 10 m span as shown in Fig. The
maximum bending moment at a distance 3m from left

A 130KN-m
B 125KN-m
C 126KN-m
D 136KN-m
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question A girder of 8m span carries a uniformity distributed load on the part CD as shown in Fig.
The reaction at support B is

A 45.5KN
B 56.25KN
C 50.5KN
D 40KN
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question Height of the influence line diagram for B.M. at section D of the girder gas a span 12 m is

A 9/5
B 9/4
C 9/7
D 6/7
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4
Id
Question When a single point load W travels over a simply supported beam, what is shape of the
graph for maximum or negative shear force ?

A A triangle with maximum ordinate w at centre and zero at two simple supports
B A triangle with maximum ordinate w at support
C A parabola with maximum ordinate w at center of span and zero at supports
D A negative with ordinate w
Answer A
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question When load crosses a through type pratt truss in the direction left to right the nature of
any diagonal member in the half of the span would

A Change from compression to tension

B Change from tension to compression
C Always be compression
D Always be tension
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question When load crosses a through type pratt truss in the direction left to right the nature of
any vertical member in the half of the span would

A Change from compression to tension

B Change from tension to compression
C Always be compression
D Always be tension
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit
Id
Question In which of the following truss members, the truss depends upon , whether the load is
moving on top chord or bottom chord

A Top chord and bottom chord

B Vertical
C Diagonals
D Vertical and diagonal
Answer C
Marks 2
Unit 4

Id
Question The influence line for any stress function are used for obtaining the maximum value due
to

A Single point load only

B Uniform live load only
C Several point loads
D All of the above
Answer D
Marks 2
Unit
Id
Question The area of the influence line diagram for the fixed end moment of fixed beam of span L
is

A L²/8
B L²/12
C L²/16
D L²/24
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit

Id
Question The area of influence line diagram for the reaction at the hinged end of uniform propped
cantilever is

A L/2
B 3L/8
C L/4
D L/8
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit

Id
Question The plastic analysis of structure is made up of

A Brittle material
B Ductile material
C Any type of structure material
D Brittle and ductile material
Answer B
Marks 2
Unit
 Distribution of Unit III and IV in seventeen parts

File Name Unit Mark Contents

IIIa-01 1 Basic concept to analysis pin jointed trusses by strain energy method.

IIIb-01 1 Joint displacement of determinate trusses by Castiglino's first theorem.

IIIc-01 1 Analysis of redundant trusseby Castiglino's second theorem.

IIId-01 1 Analysis of redundant trusse due to lack of support, sinking of support and tempreture stresses.
III
IIIe-02 2 Basic concept to analysis pin jointed trusses by strain energy method.

IIIf-02 2 Joint displacement of determinate trusses by Castiglino's first theorem.

IIIg-02 2 Analysis of redundant trusses by Castiglino's second theorem.

IIIh-02 2 Analysis of redundant trusse due to lack of support, sinking of support and tempreture stresses.

IVa-01 1 Basic concept of ILD, Muller Braslau principle.

IVb-01 1 ILD for reaction, shear, moment for simply supported and overhanging beams.

IVc-01 1 Application of ILD to determine reaction, shear and moment in beams.

IVd-01 1 ILD for axial forces in pin jointed trusses.

IVe-01 IV 1 Application of ILD to determine axial forces in pin jointed trusses.

IVf-02 2 Basic concept of I L D, Muller Braslauprinciple, ILD for reaction, shear, moment for simply supported and
overhanging beams.

IVg-02 2 Application of ILD to determine reaction, shear and moment in beams.

IVh-02 2 ILD for axial forces in pin jointed trusses.

IVi-02 2 Application of ILD to determine axial forces in pin jointed trusses.

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