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Answer: b
Explanation: This is because columns and
CE8502 beams are continuous in these cases over
joints and supports.
STRUCTURAL 3. in most cases, for a given loading
ANALYSIS I maximum stress and deflection of an
indeterminate structure are __________ than
that of a determinate one.
CIVIL - FIFTH a) Larger
b) Smaller
SEMESTER c) Larger for small load
d) Smaller for larger load

Answer: b
REG. 2017 Explanation: Indeterminate structure deflects
lesser than a determinate one.

4. Which structure will perform better during

earthquake?
a) Statically determinate
UNIT I STRAIN ENERGY b) Statically indeterminate
METHOD c) Both
d) Depends upon magnitude of earthquake
TOPIC 1.1 DETERMINATION OF Answer: b
STATIC AND KINEMATIC Explanation: Indeterminate structure has a
INDETERMINACIES tendency to redistribute its load to its
redundant supports in case of overloading.
1. Most of the real world structures are 5. There are two beams of equal length L and
statically determinate. a load P is acting on centre of both beams.
State whether the above statement is true or One of them is simply supported at both ends
false. while the other one is fixed at both ends.
a) True Deflection of centre of simply supported
b) False beam will be __________ times that of
defection of centre of fixed beam.
Answer: b
a) 1
Explanation: Most of the real world
b) 2
structures are statically indeterminate owing
c) 3
to added supports or member or general form.
d) 4
2. All reinforced concrete buildings are most
Answer: d
of times:-
Explanation: Maximum moment developed
a) Statically determinate
in simply supported beam will be twice that
b) Statically indeterminate
of fixed supported and hence, we can find
c) Mixture
deflections.
d) Unstable

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6. Which type of structure would cost less in 10. If in the above problem in Q5, if load P is
terms of materials? excessively increased in simply supported
a) Statically determinate beam, then where would a hinge like point
b) Statically indeterminate form?
c) Both will cost equally a) At one of the ends
d) Depends upon loading b) At both ends
c) At centre
Answer: b d) At centre as well as both ends
Explanation: Statically indeterminate would
cost less as they can support a loading with Answer: b
thinner members and increased stability. Explanation: On application of excessive
load, a hinge/pin like point forms at the centre
7. Which type of structure would cost less in of beam.
terms of supports?
a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate TOPIC 1.2 ANALYSIS OF
c) Both will cost equally CONTINUOUS BEAMS, PLANE
d) Depends upon loading FRAMES AND
INDETERMINATE PLANE
Answer: a
Explanation: Supports and joints of TRUSSES BY STRAIN ENERGY
indeterminate structures are costly compared METHOD (UP TO TWO
to that of a determinate one. DEGREE OF REDUNDANCY).
8. Differential settlement is problematic to
FEM = Fixed End Moments
which type of structure?
a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Both
d) Neither

Answer: b
Explanation: It causes development of A and C are fixed supports. B is a roller. A
internal stress in statically indeterminate distributed load is acting on beam BC with
structures. peak at C being 6N/ft. AB is 8 ft. while BC is
6ft. Take EI as constant.
9. Fabrication errors don’t cause additional All moments options are in N-ft.
stresses in statically indeterminate structures.
State whether the above statement is true or 1. What will be the value of mCB, after
false. solving these equations?
a) True a) 3.09
b) False b) 1.54
c) 12.86
Answer: b d) -3.09
Explanation: Fabrication errors do cause
generation of additional stresses in statically Answer: d
indeterminate structures. Explanation: Just substitute the value of
rotation at point B in 4th equation.

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2. What will be the value of mBA, after BC = 8m. Load of 24KN acts at centre of BC.
solving these equations? All moment options are given in kN-M.
a) 3.09
b) 1.54
c) 12.86
d) -3.09

Answer: c
Explanation: It will be inverse of mBC as
6. How many separate parts will be required
shown above.
for this question?
3. What will be the shear at point A? a) 0
a) -0.379 b) 1
b) 0.479 c) 2
c) -0.579 d) 3
d) 0.679
Answer: c
Answer: c Explanation: Since, 3 supports are there we
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam will divide it into 2 separate parts to solve.
AB about point B.
7. What is FEM of point A in beam AB?
4. What will be the shear at point C? a) 18
a) -11.86 b) -18
b) 12.86 c) 96
c) -13.86 d) -96
d) 14.86
Answer: d
Answer: b Explanation: Formula for moment for unit
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam load applied at mid point is WL2.12 and
BC about point B. direction will be anti clockwise.

5. What will be the support reaction at point 8. What is FEM of point C in beam BC if we
B? assume beam BC to be fixed?
a) 4.95 a) 12
b) -5.95 b) -12
c) 3.65 c) 36
d) can’t say d) -36

Answer: a Answer: a
Explanation: Find shear at point B in both Explanation: Formula for moment for unit
beam AB and BC and then cut a small part load applied at mid point is PL/8 and
near support B and conserve force in vertical direction will be clockwise at point C.
direction.
9. What will be the end moment at point B in
A is a fixed support, while B and C are roller beam BC?
supports. Uniformly distributed load of a) 18
2KN/m is acting on span AB. Load of 12 kN b) -18
acts at a point between B and C. AB = 24m, c) 96
d) -96

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Answer: c point A as it is a fixed support.

Explanation: Formula for moment for unit
load applied at mid point is WL^2.12 and 14. What will be the rotation of beam BC at
direction will be clockwise. point C?
a) 0.2
10. What will be the end moments at point B b) -0.2
in beam BC if beam BC is considered to be c) 0
fixed at support B and pin supported at d) it will depend upon the rotation of beam
support C? BC at point B
a) 18
b) -18 Answer: d
c) 96 Explanation: According to equations, it will
d) -96 depend upon the rotation of beam BC at point
C.
Answer: b
Explanation: In that case, moment at C will 15. After using all the joint conditions, how
be zero and half of that moment will be many unknowns are still left?
transferred to point B. a) 0
b) 1
11. What will be the deflection of beam AB? c) 2
a) 0 d) 3
b) 1/EI
c) 2/EI Answer: b
d) can’t say Explanation: Rotation at point B in either of
beam is not known (they are both equal).
Answer: a
Explanation: As, point A is a fixed support,
it won’t allow any deflection to take place.

12. What will be the deflection of beam BC? UNIT II SLOPE

a) 0
b) 1/EI
DEFLECTION METHOD
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say TOPIC 2.1 SLOPE DEFLECTION
Answer: a
EQUATIONS - EQUILIBRIUM
Explanation: As, point B is a fixed support, it CONDITIONS
won’t allow any deflection to take place.
1. While using slope deflection method, in
13. What will be the rotation of beam AB at which direction is moment taken as positive?
point A? a) Clockwise
a) 0.2 b) Anti-clockwise
b) -0.2 c) Depends upon case
c) 0 d) Depends upon loading
d) can’t say
Answer: a
Answer: c Explanation: Clockwise moments are always
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at taken as positive while theses equations.

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2. While drawing BMD after using these Answer: b

equations, in which direction is moment taken Explanation: In this case, AB rotates anti
as positive? clockwise about point A, so rotation is +ve.
a) Clockwise
b) Anti-clockwise 6. If support A settles by 1mm downward,
c) Depends upon case what is direction of rotation at point B?
d) Depends upon loading a) +ve
b) -ve
Answer: c c) Can’t say
Explanation: While drawing BMD after d) Depends upon loading at point A
using these equations we use our usual
notations for sign of moments. Answer: b
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates anti
A and B are fixed supports. clockwise about point B, so rotation is +ve.

7. If a beam has 4 external supports, then how

many parts would it be divided in case of
using slope deflection equations?
a) 0
3. If support B settles by 1mm downward, b) 1
what is direction of rotation at point A? c) 2
a) +ve d) 3
b) -ve
Answer: d
c) Can’t say
Explanation: We divide each part between
d) Depends upon loading at point A
two supports, so there will be 3 parts as 4
Answer: a supports are there.
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates
8. How many sde (slope deflection equations)
clockwise about point A, so rotation is +ve.
are possible if 4 supports are there?
4 If support B settles by 1mm downward, a) 0
what is direction of rotation at point B? b) 3
a) +ve c) 4
b) -ve d) 6
c) Can’t say
Answer: d
d) Depends upon loading at point A
Explanation: Each part will give 2 unique
Answer: a equations, so there will be a total of 6
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates equations.
clockwise about point B, so rotation is +ve.
9. Initially, how many total unknowns will be
5. If support A settles by 1mm downward, there in 6 equations?
what is direction of rotation at point A? a) 3
a) +ve b) 6
b) -ve c) 9
c) Can’t say d) 12
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Answer: c Answer: a
Explanation: Total 9 unknowns will be there, Explanation: The flexural rigidity value is
2 rotations and one deflection in each part. reduced in middle half portion of the second
case fixed end moments which have
10. After writing sde, what is the second step? developed in a beam section will be increases.
a) Use stress-strain relationship
b) Use equilibrium equations 3. In propped cantilevers, the prop reaction is
c) Use compatibility equations 3/8 wl.
d) Can’t say a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: After writing sde, we use Answer: a
equilibrium equations so as to lessen the no. Explanation: In propped cantilever beam net
of unknowns. deflection at fixed end is zero therefore
Rl3/3EI = wl4/8EI
TOPIC 2.2 ANALYSIS OF R= 3wl/8.
CONTINUOUS BEAMS AND 4. A propped cantilever beam carrying total
RIGID FRAMES - RIGID load “W” distributed evenly over its entire
FRAMES WITH INCLINED length calculate the vertical force required in
MEMBERS the prop.
a) 3/4 W
b) W
1. The maximum negative bending moment c) 5/8 W
in fixed beam carrying udl occurs at d) 3/8 W
________
a) Mid span Answer: d
b) 1/3 of the span Explanation: Therefore Total load on beam =
c) Supports W = wl
d) Half of the span

Answer: c
Explanation: In case of fixed beam subjected
to gravity loads maximum hogging or
negative bending moment develops at the
supports. At centre, the maximum bending
moment is reduced.
Rl3/3EI = Wl3/ 8EI.
2. A fixed beam of the uniform section is R = 3W/8.
carrying a point load at the centre, if the The vertical force required at the prop is
moment of inertia of the middle half portion 3W/8.
is reduced to half its previous value, then the
fixed end moments will ______ 5. _____ is a small opening made in the
a) Increase bottom or sides of a tank.
b) Remains constant a) Mouthpiece
c) Decrease b) Orifice
d) Change their direction c) Sill
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Answer: b orifices are classified as sharp edged orifice

Explanation: An orifice is defined as a small and Bell mouthed orifice.
opening of any cross sections such as circular,
square, triangular& rectangular etc. made in 9. Which of the following is not a hydraulic
the walls or the bottom of a tank containing coefficient?
liquid in it through which the liquid flows. a) Coefficient of contraction
b) Coefficient of discharge
6. A mouthpiece is a short length of a pipe c) Coefficient of viscosity
which is not more than __________ times its d) Coefficient of velocity
diameter.
a) 3-4 Answer: c
b) 5-6 Explanation: Coefficient of viscosity can be
c) 1 -2 defined as the shear stress required producing
d) 2-3 unit rate of angular deformation. It is also
called as dynamic viscosity.
Answer: d
Explanation: A mouth piece is defined as a 10. Theorotical velocity = _______
short length of a pipe which is not more than a) (2gh)1/3
two or three times its diameter, fitted to an b) (2gh)1/2
orifice of same diameter provided especially
c) (2gh)1/4
in a tank containing liquid.
d) 2gh
7. The section which has a minimum cross
Answer: b
sectional are in a flow is known as _______
Explanation: The coefficient of velocity the
a) Vena contracta
ratio of actual velocity of the liquid to the
b) Thyrocade
theoretical velocity. Theoretical velocity =
c) Submergent
d) Upstream edge (2gh)1/2.
Where h = liquid head above the centre of
Answer: a orifice.
Explanation: The section of the jet, at which
the flow in a liquid has a minimum cross 11. The value of Cv varies _______ to
sectional area, is known as vena contracta. ________
This is due to the fact that liquid particles do a) 0.95 – 0.99
not change their directions abruptly. b) 0.93 – 0.95
c) 0.97 – 1
8. Bell mouthed orifices can be categorised in d) 0.94 – 0.96
according to ___________
a) Size Answer: a
b) Shape Explanation: The value of coefficient of
c) Shape of upstream velocity (Cv) vary from 0.95 to 0.99 for
d) Nature of discharge different orifices depending on shape, size of
the orifices and the head under which floor
Answer: c takes place.
Explanation: The orifices are classified on
the basis of their size, shape, shape of 12. The Cv taken for sharp edged orifice
upstream edge and discharge conditions. generally is _________
According to shape of the upstream edge, the a) 0.97

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b) 0.98 Answer: c
c) 0.95 Explanation: We know that quotient of
d) 0.99 velocity the ratio of actual velocity to
theoretical velocity. The actual velocity of jet
Answer: b Va = Cv × (2gh)1/2.

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Explanation: The Cv taken for sharp edged
Va = 0.97 (2× 9.81 ×6 )1/2.
orifice generally is 0.98.
Va = 10.5 m/s.

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Value For Sharp Hydraulic
edged orifice coefficient
0.98 Cv TOPIC 2.3 SUPPORT

C
0.64 Ca SETTLEMENTS- SYMMETRIC
0.62 Cd FRAMES WITH SYMMETRIC

T.
AND SKEW-SYMMETRIC
13. Coeffecient of discharge varies from LOADINGS
___________ to __________

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a) 0.64 to 0.68 1. Deflection Equations method was
b) 0.61 to 0.65 developed by:-

SP
c) 0.63 to 0.67 a) Mohr
d) 0.67 to 0.7 b) Bernoulli
c) Maxwell
Answer: b
d) Mohr and manderla
G
Explanation: Coefficient of discharge is
defined as the ratio between actual discharge Answer: d
from an orifice and its theoretical discharge.
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Explanation: This method was developed by

It varies from 0.61 to 0.65.Generally, the mohr and manderla.
value for Cd = 0.62 Sir sharp edged orifice. A simply supported beam with a uniform load
of W and a point load P is there. Length of
14. The relation between hydraulic
beam is L. EI is given. Left point is A and
.B

coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cv.
right point is B.
a) False
b) True 2. What is the Degree of freedom of this
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beam?
Answer: b
a) 1
Explanation: Cd = Qa / Qth
b) 2
But Qa = ac V =(Cc a) × Cv × (2gh)1/2. c) 3
Qth = a Vth
-R

d) 4
Cd = Qa Qth = Cc a × Cv (2gh)1/2/a ×
(2gh)1/2. Answer: c
Cd = Cc × Cv. Explanation: Rotation at both ends and
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relative displacement in y direction due to

15. Calculate the actual velocity of jet if the settlement of one of the ends.
coefficient of velocity is 0.97. The head of
water on the orifice of diameter 2 cm is 6 m. 3. If point A goes down and point B goes up,
C

a) 11 m/s then this will be:-

b) 12 m/s a) Positive rotation
c) 10.5 m/s b) Negative rotation
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c) Can’t say equate both end moments of conjugate beam

d) Depends upon magnitude to zero.

Answer: b 7. What will be MBA in this case?

Explanation: It will cause span’s cord angle a) EI θB/L

M
to rotate anti-clockwise. b) 2EI θB/L
Node B is kept fixed while node A is rotated c) 3EI θB/L
by θA.

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d) 4EI θB/L
4. What will be MBA in this case?

C
a) EI θA/L Answer: d
Explanation: Use conjugate beam method
b) 2EI θA/L and since displacement at both ends is zero,

T.
c) 3EI θA/L equate both end moments of conjugate beam
d) 4EI θA/L to zero.
Now, member is rotated in clockwise

O
Answer: b direction by displacing node B by a distance
Explanation: Use conjugate beam method of Δ.

SP
and since displacement at both ends is zero,
equate both end moments of conjugate beam 8. What will be the difference in moment
to zero. acting at both the ends?
a) EI Δ/L2
G
5. What will be MAB in this case? b) 2EI Δ/L2
a) EI θA/L
c) 3EI Δ/L2
b) 2EI θA/L
LO

d) 0
c) 3EI θA/L
d) 4EI θA/L Answer: d
Explanation: Both ends are not rotating.
Answer: d
.B

9. What will be the difference in shear force

Explanation: Use conjugate beam method
acting at both the ends?
and since displacement at both ends is zero,
equate both end moments of conjugate beam a) EI Δ/L2
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to zero. b) 2EI Δ/L2

Node A is kept fixed while node B is rotated c) 3EI Δ/L2
by θB. d) 0
-R

6. What will be MAB in this case? Answer: d

a) EI θB/L Explanation: Both ends are not rotating.
b) 2EI θB/L
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10. What will be the value of MAB?

c) 3EI θB/L
d) 4EI θB/L a) -2EI Δ/L2
b) -4EI Δ/L2
Answer: b c) -6EI Δ/L2
C

Explanation: Use conjugate beam method d) 0

and since displacement at both ends is zero,

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Answer: c 3. Carryover Moment at end B due to

Explanation: Use conjugate beam and equate moment M applied at end A for the given
MBA to Δ. propped cantilever beam is _____

UNIT III MOMENT a) +M

b) -M
DISTRIBUTION METHOD c) +M

d) –M

TOPIC 3.1 STIFFNESS AND

CARRY OVER FACTORS - Answer: c
DISTRIBUTION AND Explanation:
CARRYOVER OF MOMENTS

1. Moment Distribution Method is applicable

to the determinate and indeterminate For a moment applied M at the hinged end
structure. with a fixed support at another end, the
a) True moment applied at the hinged end is halved
b) False while getting transferred to the fixed support
and hence moment developed is of the half of
Answer: b the magnitude but same direction. The same
Explanation: Moment Distribution method direction of the moment is indicated by the
developed by Hardy Cross to analyze the positive sign and the opposite sign is denoted
indeterminate structures like beams and rigid by a negative sign. Thus, the answer is + .
M

jointed frame with internal hinges also. 2

4. Carryover Moment at end B due to

2. Carryover Moment is defined as ______
moment M applied at end A for the given
a) The moment applied at one end to cause
beam is _______
unit slope at the support
b) The additional moment applied at one end
to completely resist the rotation caused due to
external loading
c) The moment developed or induced at one
end due to a moment at another end a) 0
d) The moment applied at one end to cause b) +M
unit slope at another end c) -M
d) +M

Answer: c
Explanation: Carryover Moment is defined Answer: a
as the moment developed or induced at one Explanation: For a moment applied M at free
end due to a moment at another end. It is end with hinged support at another end, as the
useful in calculating stiffness factor and hinged support cannot carry or resist any
moment distribution for a particular joint. bending moment thus carry over moment is
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5. Carryover Moment at end B due to

moment M applied at end A for the given
cantilever beam is ________

M
The moment applied at the free end is
completely transferred to the roller end as a
free end cannot resist any moment. Roller

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support will develop a resistive moment
a) +M against the applied moment and hence would
b) -M be of opposite direction. Therefore, the

C
c) +M

2 magnitude of the carryover moment is same

d) –M
and acts in the opposite direction denoted by

T.
2

negative direction.
Answer: b
Explanation: 7. Carryover Moment at end B due to

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moment M applied at end A for the given
non-prismatic beam is ________

The moment applied at the free end is

completely transferred to the fixed end as a SP
G
free end cannot resist any moment. Fixed a) 0
support will develop a resistive moment b) M
against the applied moment and hence would c) Greater than M/2
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be of opposite direction. Therefore, the d) Lesser than M/2

magnitude of the carryover moment is same
and acts in the opposite direction denoted by Answer: c
negative direction. Explanation: Moment applied at end A
.B

would be combinedly resisted by both of the

6. Carryover Moment at end B due to support i.e. A and B. However, for the given
moment M applied at end A for the given non-prismatic member the cross section at the
beam is ________
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support is more and hence offers more

resistance to the external bending moment.
Thus support B resists moment greater than
M/2.
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a) +M 8. Moment Distribution Method does not

b) -M consider axial and shear effects for the
c) +M displacement calculations for the given
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structure.
2

d) –M

2
a) True
Answer: b b) False
Explanation:
Answer: a
C

Explanation: The moment distribution

method developed by Hardy Cross in 1930 is
useful for analysis of indeterminate beams

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and frames. The method considers the Answer: a

flexural effect and ignores any effect caused Explanation: In this case, AB rotates
due to shear and axial loadings. clockwise about point A, so rotation is +ve.

4 If support B settles by 1mm downward,

TOPIC 3.2 ANALYSIS OF what is direction of rotation at point B?
CONTINUOUS BEAMS- PLANE a) +ve
RIGID FRAMES WITH AND b) -ve
WITHOUT SWAY c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon loading at point A
1. While using slope deflection method, in Answer: a
which direction is moment taken as positive? Explanation: In this case, AB rotates
a) Clockwise clockwise about point B, so rotation is +ve.
b) Anti-clockwise
c) Depends upon case 5. If support A settles by 1mm downward,
d) Depends upon loading what is direction of rotation at point A?
a) +ve
Answer: a b) -ve
Explanation: Clockwise moments are always c) Can’t say
taken as positive while theses equations. d) Depends upon loading at point A
2. While drawing BMD after using these Answer: b
equations, in which direction is moment taken Explanation: In this case, AB rotates anti
as positive? clockwise about point A, so rotation is +ve.
a) Clockwise
b) Anti-clockwise 6. If support A settles by 1mm downward,
c) Depends upon case what is direction of rotation at point B?
d) Depends upon loading a) +ve
b) -ve
Answer: c c) Can’t say
Explanation: While drawing BMD after d) Depends upon loading at point A
using these equations we use our usual
notations for sign of moments. Answer: b
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates anti
A and B are fixed supports. clockwise about point B, so rotation is +ve.

7. If a beam has 4 external supports, then how

many parts would it be divided in case of
using slope deflection equations?
a) 0
3. If support B settles by 1mm downward, b) 1
what is direction of rotation at point A? c) 2
a) +ve d) 3
b) -ve
c) Can’t say Answer: d
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two supports, so there will be 3 parts as 4 FEM = Fixed End Moments

supports are there.

8. How many sde (slope deflection equations)

are possible if 4 supports are there?
a) 0
b) 3
c) 4 A and C are fixed supports. B is a roller. A
d) 6 distributed load is acting on beam BC with
peak at C being 6N/ft. AB is 8 ft. while BC is
Answer: d
6ft. Take EI as constant.
Explanation: Each part will give 2 unique
All moments options are in N-ft.
equations, so there will be a total of 6
equations. 1. How many separate parts will be required
for this question?
9. Initially, how many total unknowns will be
a) 0
there in 6 equations?
b) 1
a) 3
c) 2
b) 6
d) 3
c) 9
d) 12 Answer: c
Explanation: Since, 3 supports are there we
Answer: c will divide it into 2 separate parts to solve.
Explanation: Total 9 unknowns will be there,
2 rotations and one deflection in each part. 2. What is FEM of point B in beam BC?
a) 7.2
10. After writing sde, what is the second step? b) -7.2
a) Use stress-strain relationship
c) 10.8
b) Use equilibrium equations
d) -10.8
c) Use compatibility equations
d) Can’t say Answer: b
Explanation: Formula for moment for least
Answer: b
of triangular loading is wl^2/30 and direction
Explanation: After writing sde, we use will be anti-clockwise.
equilibrium equations so as to lessen the no.
of unknowns. 3. What is FEM of point C in beam BC?
a) 7.2
TOPIC 3.3 SUPPORT b) -7.2
SETTLEMENT - SYMMETRIC c) 10.8
d) -10.8
FRAMES WITH SYMMETRIC
AND SKEW-SYMMETRIC Answer: c
LOADINGS. Explanation: Formula for moment at peak of
triangular loading is wl^2/20 and direction
will be clockwise.

4. What will be the FEM at point A in beam

AB?

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a) 0 Answer: c
b) 10 Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at
c) 20 point A as it is a fixed support.
d) 30
9. What will be the rotation of beam BC at
Answer: a point C?
Explanation: Since, there is no external load a) 0.2
acting on beam AB, there won’t be any FEM b) -0.2
at point A. c) 0
d) can’t say
5. What will be the FEM at point B in beam
AB? Answer: c
a) 0 Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at
b) 10 point C as it is a fixed support.
c) 20
d) 30 10. After using all the joint conditions, how
many unknowns are still left?
Answer: a a) 0
Explanation: Since, there is no external load b) 1
acting on beam AB, there won’t be any FEM c) 2
at point B in beam AB. d) 3

6. What will be the deflection of beam AB? Answer: b

a) 0 Explanation: Rotation at point B in either of
b) 1/EI beam is not known (they are both equal).
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say 11. What will be the extra condition, which
we will get if we conserve moment near joint
Answer: a B?
Explanation: As, point A is a fixed support, a) mBA + mCA = 0
it won’t allow any deflection to take place. b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
7. What will be the deflection of beam BC? d) mAB + mBC = 0
a) 0
b) 1/EI Answer: c
c) 2/EI Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint
d) can’t say B and conserve moment around that joint.

Answer: a 12. Total how many equations will be

Explanation: As, point C is a fixed support, it generated?
won’t allow any deflection to take place. a) 1
b) 2
8. What will be the rotation of beam AB at c) 3
point A? d) 4
a) 0.2
b) -0.2 Answer: d
c) 0 Explanation: Two separate fixed beams are
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considered. So, there will be a total of 4 - FORMATION FLEXIBILITY

equations. MATRICES
13. What will be the value of rotation at point
B after solving these equations? 1. Flexibility coefficients depend upon
a) 3.17/EI loading of the primary structure.
b) 4.17/EI State whether the above statement is true or
c) 5.17/EI false
d) 6.17/EI a) true
b) false
Answer: d
Explanation: Just use the above mentioned Answer: b
equation i.e. mBA + mBC = 0. Explanation: It does not depend upon
loading of the primary structure.
14. What will be the value of mAB, after
solving these equations? 2. How many compatibility equations should
a) 3.09 be written if we have n no. of redundant
b) 1.54 reactions?
c) 12.86 a) n – 1
d) -3.09 b) n
c) n + 1
Answer: b d) n + 2
Explanation: Just substitute the value of
rotation at point B in 1st equation. Answer: b
Explanation: No. of redundant reactions and
15. What will be the value of mBC, after compatibility equations are equal.
solving these equations?
a) 3.09 3. Flexibility matrix is always:-
b) 1.54 a) symmetric
c) 12.86 b) non-symmetric
d) -3.09 c) anti-symmetric
d) depends upon loads applied
Answer: a
Explanation: Just substitute the value of Answer: a
rotation at point B in 3rd equation. Explanation: Flexibility matrixes are always
symmetric as a consequence of Betti’s law.

4. Numerical accuracy of solution increases if

flexibility coefficients with larger values are
UNIT IV FLEXIBLITY located:-
a) near main diagonal
METHOD b) near edges
c) in between
TOPIC 4.1 PRIMARY d) near side middles
STRUCTURES - Answer: a
COMPATIBILITY CONDITIONS Explanation: Numerical accuracy increases if
larger coefficients are located near the main
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5. Which of the following primary structure is 9. Normally, which of the following things
best for computational purposes? may/may not be symmetric to develop
a) symmetric symmetricity?
b) non-symmetric a) material
c) anti-symmetric b) geometry
d) depends upon loads applied c) loading
d) dki
Answer: a
Explanation: It is easier to compute solutions Answer: d
for flexibility coefficient matrix in that case. Explanation: Composition, geometry and
loading are generally require to be symmetric.
6. For computational purposes, deflected
primary structure ans actual structure should 10. Indeterminate analysis of a anti-
be ___________ symmetrically loaded structure is difficult
a) as different as possible from that of non symmetric one.
b) as similar as possible State whether the above statement is true or
c) it doesn’t matter false.
d) in between a) true
b) false
Answer: b
Explanation: This leads to small corrections Answer: b
induced by redundants. Explanation: Solving one side would give
modulus of deflections of other side as well.
7. Indeterminate analysis of a symmetrical
structure is difficult from that of a non
symmetric one. TOPIC 4.2 ANALYSIS OF
State whether the above statement is true or INDETERMINATE PIN JOINTED
false. PLANE FRAMES
a) true
b) false 1. The degree of freedom for a pin jointed
plane frame is given by 3j – m – r.
Answer: b
a) True
Explanation: Symmetricity makes the
b) False
indeterminate analysis easier.
Answer: b
8. In general, any structure can be classified
Explanation: The degree of freedom for a pin
as a symmetric one :-
jointed plane frame is given by 2j–r, where j
a) when its structure is symmetric
is the number of joint and r is the number of
b) when its loading is symmetric
reactions.
c) when its supports are symmetric
d) when it develops symmetric internal 2. The degree of freedom for a pin jointed
loading and deflections space frame is given by ____
a) 2j – r
Answer: d
b) 3j – r
Explanation: It is deemed as symmetric
c) 3j – m – r
when when it develops symmetric internal
d) 6j – r
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Answer: b c) 12
Explanation: The degree of freedom for a pin d) 18
jointed space frame is given by 3j – r, where j
is the number of joints and r is the number of Answer: c
reactions. Explanation: The truss is supported by
hinged support at both ends. Hinged support
3. In case of pin jointed plane frame, in a pin jointed plane frame does not offers
rotational displacement of the nodes are not any degree of freedom as rotation is not
considered. considered. For the given truss, it consists of
a) True six pin joint offering two degree of freedom
b) False each. Therefore, the degree of freedom is 12.

Answer: a 6. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of

Explanation: In case of pin jointed plane the following pin jointed plane frame.
frame, rotational displacement of the nodes
are not considered because member are not
subjected to bending. Members are subjected
to axial forces only.

4. Identify the correct statements of the

followings.
a) Two degrees of freedom are available at
each joint of pin jointed plane frame a) 12
b) Six degrees of freedom are available at b) 13
each joint of pin jointed space frame c) 14
c) Four degrees of freedom are available at d) 15
each joint of rigid jointed plane frame
Answer: b
d) Three degrees of freedom are available at
Explanation: The truss is supported by
each joint of pin jointed space frame
hinged support at one end and roller support
Answer: a at other end. Hinged support in a pin jointed
Explanation: Each joint of pin jointed plane plane frame does not offers any degree of
frame, allows horizontal and vertical sway of freedom as rotation is not considered. But
the joint. Therefore, degree of freedom is two roller support offers horizontal movement and
at a joint of pin jointed plane frame. hence degree of freedom is 1. For the given
truss, it consists of six pin joint offering two
5. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of degree of freedom each. Therefore, the degree
the following pin jointed plane frame. of freedom is 12 + 1 = 13.

7. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of

the following pin jointed plane frame.

a) 2
b) 6

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considered. For the given truss, it consists of

four pin joint offering two degree of freedom
each. Therefore, the degree of freedom is 8.

9. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of

the following pin jointed plane frame.

a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 12

Answer: b
Explanation: The truss is supported by
hinged support at one end and roller support
at other end. Hinged support in a pin jointed a) 4
plane frame does not offers any degree of b) 5
freedom as rotation is not considered. But c) 6
roller support offers horizontal movement and d) 8
hence degree of freedom is 1. For the given
truss, it consists of four pin joint offering two Answer: a
degree of freedom each. Therefore, the degree Explanation: The truss is supported by
of freedom is 8 + 1 = 9. hinged support at both ends. Hinged support
in a pin jointed plane frame does not offers
8. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of any degree of freedom as rotation is not
the following pin jointed plane frame. considered. For the given truss, it consists of
two pin joint offering two degree of freedom
each. Therefore, the degree of freedom is 4.

10. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of

the following pin jointed plane frame.

a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 14

Answer: a
Explanation: The truss is supported by
hinged support at both ends. Hinged support a) 4
in a pin jointed plane frame does not offers b) 6
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c) 8 Answer: c
d) 10 Explanation: Beam AB will give 2
equations, but ultimately beam BC will give
Answer: c only one equation.
Explanation: The truss is supported by
hinged support at both ends. Hinged support 3. What will be the value of rotation at point
in a pin jointed plane frame does not offers B after solving these equations?
any degree of freedom as rotation is not a) 317/EI
considered. For the given truss, it consists of b) -117/EI
four pin joint offering two degree of freedom c) -144/EI
each. Therefore, the degree of freedom is 8. d) 344/EI

Answer: c
TOPIC 4.3 CONTINUOUS Explanation: Just use the above mentioned
BEAMS AND RIGID JOINTED equation i.e. mBA + mBC = 0.
PLANE FRAMES BY DIRECT
FLEXIBILITY APPROACH. 4. What will be the value of mAB, after
solving these equations?
a) 108
A is a fixed support, while B and C are roller b) 72
supports. Uniformly distributed load of c) -72
2KN/m is acting on span AB. Load of 12 kN d) -108
acts at a point between B and C. AB = 24m,
BC = 8m. Load of 24KN acts at centre of BC. Answer: d
All moment options are given in kN-M. Explanation: Just substitute the value of
rotation at point B in 1st equation.

5. What will be the value of mBC, after

solving these equations?
a) 108
b) 72
1. What will be the extra condition, which we c) -72
will get if we conserve moment near joint B? d) -108
a) mBA + mCA = 0
Answer: c
b) mBA + mCB = 0
Explanation: Just substitute the value of
c) mBA + mBC = 0
rotation at point B in 3rd equation.
d) mAB + mBC = 0
6. What will be the value of mCB, after
Answer: c
solving these equations?
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint
a) 3.09
B and conserve moment around that joint.
b) 1.54
2. Total how many equations will be c) 12.86
generated? d) 0
a) 1
Answer: d
b) 2
Explanation: It is already assumed that its
c) 3
d) 4

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value will be zero as we are considering State whether the above statement is true or
support C as a pin. false.
a) true
7. What will be the value of mBA, after b) false
solving these equations?
a) 108 Answer: a
b) 72 Explanation: This statement is true as in
c) -72 between the beam, one external support
d) -108 exerts some loading.

Answer: b 12. There will be one point of discontinuity in

Explanation: It will be inverse of mBC as the bending moment diagram of this question.
shown above. State whether the above statement is true or
false.
8. What will be the shear at point A? a) true
a) 25.5 b) false
b) 22.5
c) 15 Answer: b
d) -3 Explanation: This statement is false as no
external moment is applied in between the
Answer: a beam.
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam
AB about point B. 13. What will be the final moment at point C?
a) -108
9. What will be the shear at point C? b) 54.6
a) 25.5 c) 0
b) 22.5 d) 108
c) 15
d) -3 Answer: c
Explanation: Point C is free end, so there
Answer: d won’t be any moment there.
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam
BC about point B. 14. What will be the final moment at point A?
a) -108
10. What will be the support reaction at point b) 54.6
B? c) 0
a) 25.5 d) 108
b) 22.5
c) 15 Answer: a
d) 37.5 Explanation: It will be same as mAB, as no
external moment is acting otherwise.
Answer: d
Explanation: Find shear at point B in both
beam AB and BC and then cut a small part
near support B and conserve force in vertical
direction. UNIT V STIFFNESS
11. There will be one point of discontinuity in METHOD
the shear diagram of this question.

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TOPIC 5.1 RESTRAINED hinged is _____

STRUCTURE - FORMATION OF
STIFFNESS MATRICES -
EQUILIBRIUM CONDITION
a) EI

1. When a structural member of the uniform L

b) 2EI

section is subjected to a moment at one end L

only, then the moment required so as to rotate c) 3EI

that end to produce a unit slope, is called d) 4EI

_____
a) Resistance of member Answer:c
b) Stiffness of member Explanation: If a unit rotation is to be caused
c) Capacity of member at an end A for the far end being hinged
d) Potential of member support. Moment of 3EI

L
is to be applied at
end and hence stiffness for the member is said
Answer: b to be .
3EI

Explanation: When a structural member of L

the uniform section is subjected to a moment 4. Required Moment that is to be applied at

at one end only, then the moment required so both ends to produce unit rotation on both the
as to rotate that end to produce a unit slope, is simply supported support is _____
called stiffness of the member. Stiffness is
basically a measure of the ability of the
member to resist rotational deformation.

2. Stiffness of the end A if the far end B is

fixed is ____
a) EI

b) 2EI

c) 3EI

d) 4EI

a) EI

Answer:b
L

b) 2EI

L
Explanation: If a unit rotation is to be caused
c) 3EI

L at an end A for the far end being hinged

d) 4EI

L support. Moment of 2EI

is to be applied at
L

end A and B and hence stiffness for the

Answer:d member is said to be 2EI/L.
Explanation: If a unit rotation is to be caused
at an end A for the far end being fixed
supported. Moment of 4EI

L
is to be applied at
end and hence stiffness for the member is said
to be .
4EI

3. Required Moment that is to be applied at

end A to produce unit rotation if the far end is

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5. Stiffness of the end A if the far end B is

vertical guided roller is ____

a) EI

a) EI
b) 2EI

L
L

b) 2EI
c) 3EI

L
L

c) 3EI
d) 4EI

L
L

d) 4EI

L
Answer: c
Answer:a Explanation: If a unit rotation is to be caused
Explanation: If a unit rotation is to be caused at an end A for the far end being roller
at an end A for the far end being vertical support. Moment of 3EI

L
is to be applied at
guided roller support. Moment of EI
is to be end and hence stiffness for the member is said
L

applied at end A and hence stiffness for the to be .3EI

member is said to be EI
.
L
8. Required Moment that is to be applied at
6. Stiffness of the end A if the far end B is end A to produce unit rotation if the far end is
free is ____ horizontal roller support as shown in the
figure is _____

a) EI

L
a) EI

b) 2EI

L
b) 2EI

c) 3EI

L
c) 3EI

d) 0 d) 0

Answer: d Answer: d
Explanation: As free end cannot resist any Explanation: Since the horizontal roller
moment nor can support any vertical or support does not provide any restraint to the
horizontal reactions. End support B cannot vertical loading if the moment is applied at
take any portion of the moment applied at end that end. The end will simply slide down and
A. Thus, stiffness for the member would be hence would not resisting any portion of the
zero. applied moment.

7. Required Moment that is to be applied at 9. Rotational stiffness at joint O for the

end A to produce unit rotation if the far end is shown the figure is _____
vertical roller support as shown in the figure
is _____

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a) 11EI

L
a) 10EI

b) 13EI L

L
b) 6EI

c) 7EI L

L
c) 9EI

d) 8EI L

L
d) 8EI

Answer:d
Answer:d
Explanation: Joint O is connected to the
Explanation: Joint O is connected to the
four-member OA, OB, OC, and OD where far
four-member OA, OB, and OD where far end
end is supported by vertical guided roller,
is supported by vertical guided roller, fixed
vertical roller support, fixed support, and
support, and hinged support respectively.
horizontal roller support respectively.
Stiffness for OA is EI

Stiffness for OA is EI
L
L
Stiffness for OB is 3EI

Stiffness for OB is 0 L

Stiffness for OC is 4EI Stiffness for OC is 4EI

L
L

Stiffness for OD is 3EI Therefore stiffness for joint O is the sum of

L
the stiffness for all the members connected to
Therefore stiffness for joint O is the sum of
it.
the stiffness for all the members connected to
Stiffness for the joint O is
it. EI 4EI 3EI 8EI
+ 0 + + =
Stiffness for the joint O is L L L L

EI 4EI 3EI 8EI

+ 0 + + =
L L L L
11. Rotational stiffness at joint O for the
shown the figure is _____
10. Rotational stiffness at joint O for the
shown the figure is _____

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TOPIC 5.2 ANALYSIS OF

CONTINUOUS BEAMS, PIN-
JOINTED PLANE FRAMES AND
RIGID FRAMES BY DIRECT
STIFFNESS METHOD

A and B are fixed supports. B and C are roller

a) 9EI

L
supports. Roller support at point C is pushed
b) 10EI

L
downward by 0.1 m. AB = 24m, BC = 20m
c) 11EI and CD = 15m.
All moment options are in KNM.
L

d) 14EI

L
Take EI as constant.
Answer: a 1. How many separate parts will be required
Explanation: Joint O is connected to the for this question?
four-member OA, OB, OC, and OD where far a) 0
end is supported by vertical guided roller, b) 1
fixed support, the free end, and fixed support c) 2
respectively. d) 3
Stiffness for OA is EI

Stiffness for OB is 4EI

L
Answer: d
Stiffness for OC is 0 Explanation: Since, 4 supports are there we
Stiffness for OD is 4EI
will divide it into 2 separate parts to solve.
L

Therefore stiffness for joint O is the sum of

2. What is FEM of point B in beam BC?
the stiffness for all the members connected to
a) 7.2
it.
b) -7.2
Stiffness for the joint O is
EI 4EI 4EI 9EI
c) 10.8
+ 0 + + =
L L L L
d) 0
12. Distribution factor is the ratio in which Answer: d
force sharing capacity of various members Explanation: No force is acting on beam BC.
meeting at a rigid joint.
a) True 3. What is FEM of point C in beam BC?
b) False a) 7.2
b) 0
Answer: b c) 10.8
Explanation: Distribution factor is the ratio d) -10.8
in which moment sharing capacity of various
members meeting at a rigid joint. Answer: b
Explanation: No force is acting on beam BC.

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4. What will be the FEM at point A in beam c) 0

AB? d) can’t say
a) 453.1
b) -453.1 Answer: c
c) 72 Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at
d) -72 point A as it is a fixed support.

Answer: d 9. What will be the rotation of beam CD at

Explanation: Formula for moment for unit point D?
load applied at mid point is WL2.12 and a) 0.2
direction will be anti clockwise. b) -0.2
c) 0
5. What will be the FEM at point B in beam d) can’t say
AB?
a) 453.1 Answer: c
b) -453.1 Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at
c) 72 point C as it is a fixed support.
d) -72
10. After using all the joint conditions, how
Answer: c many unknowns are still left?
Explanation: Formula for moment for unit a) 0
load applied at mid point is WL^2.12 and b) 1
direction will be clockwise. c) 2
d) 3
6. What will be the deflection of beam AB?
a) 0 Answer: c
b) 1/EI Explanation: Rotation at point B and at point
c) 2/EI C in either of beam is not known (they are
d) can’t say both equal).

Answer: a 11. What will be one of the extra condition,

Explanation: As, point A is a fixed support, which we will get if we conserve moment
it won’t allow any deflection to take place. near joint B?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
7. What will be the deflection of beam BC? b) mBA + mCB = 0
a) -.1 c) mBA + mBC = 0
b) .1 d) mAB + mBC = 0
c) 0.005
d) -0.005 Answer: c
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint
Answer: c B and conserve moment around that joint.
Explanation: Deflection will be 0.1 and it
will be +ve as it will be rotating clockwise. 12. Total how many equations will be
generated?
8. What will be the rotation of beam AB at a) 3
point A? b) 4
a) 0.2 c) 5
b) -0.2 d) 6

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Answer: d considered. So, there will be a total of 6

Explanation: Three separate fixed beams are equations.

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