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Explain about the types of arches


2. Define static and kinematic indeterminacies with one example
3. State Maxwell’s law of reciprocal deflections
4. Derive an expression for deflection by unit load method (Mmdx/EI eqn)
5. State and explain Eddy’s theorem
6. Explain suspension bridge and its parts with a neat figure
7. Write the equation for support reactions and H, when cable is subjected to a UDL of w kN/m
over the span (similar may be asked from different portions)
8. What are the rreasonsfor sway in frames
9. Explain about the lack of fit of an indeterminate frame
10. What are the assumptions used for the analysis of frame
11. Write a note on (i) distribution factor and (ii) carry over moment
12. Write the significance of influence line diagram
13. State and explain Castigliano’s first theorem for deflection
14. Write the steps for analysing beam by the consistent deformation method
15. What do you understand by support settlement and how does it affect the final moments in a
continuous beam? (Support settlement details + Slope Deflection method eqn with settlement)
16. Distinguish between method of joints and method of sections used in the analysis of pin
jointed framed structures.
17. Derive an expression for strain energy due to bending of a beam subjected to general loading
(U = M2dx/EI → Mmdx/EI ) before castigliano's)
18. Explain Castigliano’s theorems with the help of sketches
19. State Betti’s theorem
20. Explain the Principle of least work. (Similar principles and theorems)
21. What are influence lines? What are its advantages?
22. Discuss Maxwell’s theorem of reciprocal deflection as applied to structural systems.
23. Distinguish between force and displacement method of analysis.
24. Describe the steps involved in analysis of indeterminate beams subjected to support
settlement.
25. Describe the steps involved in analysis of indeterminate beams by consistent deformation
method.
26. With neat sketch, discuss the profile/shape of cable subjected to uniformly distributed load
‘w’ per unit horizontal length.
27. State the assumptions made in the analysis of plane trusses.
28. Differentiate between static and kinematic indeterminacy with examples.
29. How will you account for the effect of lack of fit and temperature changes in the analysis of
trusses?
30. Write short notes on suspension bridges.
31. What are the advantages of arches?
32. Justify that an arch is more economical compared to a simply supported beam of the same
span carrying the same load (BM comparison)

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