Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Tributary Areas

This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Tributary Areas”.

1. The tributary is an unloaded area. This statement is:-

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The tributary area is the loaded area of a particular structure directly contributing to the
load applied.
2. The tributary area lines between two columns/beams are at how much distance from one
of the beam?
a) 0.2 of the total in between length
b) 0.4 of the total in between length
c) 0.5 of the total in between length
d) Depends on the amount of load carried
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Tributary area is bounded by lines lying halfway from next beam/column, irrespective of
load carried.
3. For an interior girder, what is the shape of tributary area?
a) Rectangular
b) Triangular
C) Circular
d) Depends upon case
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: If the girder surrounding the girder in question is similar to it, then it will be a triangle,
otherwise it might be trapezium in some cases.
4. What is the maximum no. of structures to which an area can be a tributary are to?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A particular area can’t be a tributary area to more than one member of a structure at
one time.
5. Which out of the following statements is true?
a) Tributary area > influence area
b) Tributary area <= influence area
c) Tributary area >= influence area
d) No relation can be defined
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: An influence area is always a tributary area. So, tributary area <= influence area.
6. If in an interior beam, adjacent structures are exactly similar then the tributary area is:-
a) Trapezium
b) Acute triangle
c) Obtuse triangle
d) Right angled triangle
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since, the structures are similar; angles of triangle will be 45 and 90 degrees.
7. One area can serve as an influence area to more than one member of a structure at the
same time.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Unlike tributary areas influences can serve to more than one as they can affect more
than one forces on loaded.
8. When column supports the top floor of a building, then live load reduction is:-
a) Permitted
b) Not permitted
c) Depends upon type of beam
d) Depends upon amount of load
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When column support a floor, it should be thought of as supporting a single floor only.
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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Live Load

Reduction
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Live Load Reduction”.

1. If influence area contributing to a particular load increases, then what happens to the
possibility of having full design load on each square meter of area?
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Doesn’t affect
d) Depends on case
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: As area increases, likelihood of having max. Load decreases due to known forces.

2. Building codes usually permit reduction in live load when small areas are concerned.
State whether this statement is true or false
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Possibility of having maximum live load decreases as area increases. So, reduction in
live load is permitted in cases of large area, not small area.

3. Reduction factors given in Section 4.8 of ASCE 7-02 & in Section 1607.9.1 of IBC-2003
are:-
a) Different
b) Same
c) Vary in some cases
d) There is no reduction factor in Section 4.8 of ASCE 7-02
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Both have same reduction factor which is L = Lo(0.25 + (15/((KLL*AT)0.5))).
4. What is the minimum limit of influence area (in sq. ft) till which live loads can be reduced?
a) 100
b) 200
c) 300
d) 400
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: From the equation of reduction factor, it can be shown that the lower limit is 400sq.ft.

5. In the case of a structural member supporting more than one floor with load exceeding
100psf., what is the maximum permitted reduction %?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In buildings supporting more than one floor, studies have shown that rarely it is loaded
(a floor) with more than 80% of its design load.

6. Loads used to obtain column design forces and to obtain beam design forces are:-
a) Necessarily same
b) Necessarily different
c) Most likely same
d) Most likely different
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This happens because the reduction factor are most likely to be different.

7. When column supports the top floor of a building, then live load reduction is:-
a) Permitted
b) Not permitted
c) Depends upon type of beam
d) Depends upon amount of load
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When column support a floor, it should be thought of as supporting a single floor only.
8. Live load element factor KLL remains constant for all types of structure.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Live load element factor KLL depends upon type of structure in question.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Loading

Conditions for Allowable Stress Design
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Loading Conditions for Allowable Stress Design”.

1. With the allowable stress method, which conditions are computed?

a) Most severe loading conditions and inelastic stresses
b) Most severe loading conditions and elastic stresses
c) Feeble loading conditions and inelastic stresses
d) Feeble loading conditions and elastic stresses
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This method computes most severe loading conditions and elastic stresses but
appreciably below the ultimate stresses.

2. Allowable stress method considers which type of loadings?

a) Simultaneous
b) Non- simultaneous
c) Mixture of both
d) Only dead loads
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It considers simultaneous loading possibilities to determine most severe loading
conditions.

3. Live load and roof live loads are represented by the same symbol.
State whether the above written statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: L represents live load, while Lr is used to represent roof live load.

4. Which of the following simultaneous loading conditions are not necessary to be

considered for the most severe situations:-
a) D + F
b) D + H + F + L + T
c) D + H + F
d) 0.6D + W + H
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Necessary conditions are mentioned in Section 2 of ASCE 7-02. These can be
matched from there.

5. With which loads are impact effects considered?

a) Rain
b) Snow
c) Live
d) Fluids
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Impact effects occur when live loads are quickly applied. So, they are considered with
them only.

6. Which of the following load do not vary appreciably with time?

a) Snow
b) Dead
c) Rain
d) Wind
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: There is never a permanent presence of snow on a structure, nor is that of rain and
wind.

7. If a full dead load is not acting during an earthquake or a severe wind storm, then
chances of overturning of building will:-
a) Decrease
b) Increase
c) Remain same
d) Depend upon case
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Earthquake and wind load acts in lateral direction, enhancing overturning. While, dead
load acts in the vertical downward direction resisting overturning.

8. When two or more loads are acting on a structure in addition to dead load, then ASCE
permits the loads other than dead loads to be multiplied by a factor of (provided the result is
not less than that produced by dead load and the load causing greatest effect)
a) 0.60
b) 0.65
c) 0.70
d) 0.75
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In these conditions, most likely loads other than dead one do not achieve their
maximum values simultaneously. This assumption is validated by load surveys.

9. In the above question, using factor of 0.75 is:-

a) Compulsory
b) Compulsory in some case
c) Depends upon the engineer
d) Depends upon loads
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Factor of 0.75 is only helping in listing the minimum conditions to be considered.

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Conditions for Strength Design
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Loading Conditions for Strength Design”.

1. By this method, the load factors are:-

a) Smaller than 0.5
b) 0.5 < 0.75
c) 0.75 < 1
d) Larger than 1
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Resulting factored load are used to have a design to support the ultimate loads. So,
factors are > 1.

2. Purpose of load factors is to account for:-

a) Lapse in designing
b) Lapse in constructing
c) Lapse in funding
d) Lapse in predicting magnitudes of dead or live load
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It accounts for uncertainties related to estimation of magnitude of dead or live loads.

3. Load factors used for live load are _____ than that used for dead loads.
a) Smaller
b) Larger
c) Depends upon case
d) Depends upon loading
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Magnitudes of dead loads can be predicted more accurately than magnitudes of live
loads.

4. The load factor to be used with strength design depends upon:-

a) Amount of load
b) Is constant
c) Depends upon engineer
d) Depends upon type of structure
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Load factors are determined statistically and type of structures is considered.

5. Which of the following load combinations is recommended for building structures?

a) D + F
b) 1.4D + F
c) D + 1.4F
d) 1.4(D + F)
View Answer
Answer: D
Explanation: These are mentioned inn ASCE 7-02 and can be verified from there.

6. When larger dead loads tend to reduce the effects of other loads, what is the
recommended factor that is used with the dead load?
a) 0.9
b) 0.8
c) 0.7
d) 0.6
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 0.9D + 1.6W + 1.6H & 0.9D + 1E + 1.6H are the examples.

7. Load factors do not vary in relation to the seriousness of failure.

Is the above statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Load factors were developed on the assumption that designers would consider the
seriousness of all the possible failure in specifying loads. Load factors are minimum values.

8. In the equation U-0.9D + 1.6W + 1.6H, what is the load factor for H if the structural action
of H counteracts that due to W or E?
a) 0.1
b) 0.05
c) 0.005
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: H should be included in design resistance here as lateral earth pressure opposes
action of other forces.

9. In case of wind and seismic loads, how many times do we have to apply applicable
equations?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Wind and seismic loads can have two values depending upon direction of those forces,
and it is possible for the sign of them to be different.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Types of

Structural Loads – 1
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Types Of Structural Loads – 1”.
1. Which of the following structural loads are not applied commonly to a building?
a) Dead load
b) Rain load
c) Live load
d) Environmental load
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Rest three types of loads are always applied to buildings.

2. Dead load comprises of:-

a) Permanently attached loads
b) Temporarily attached loads
c) Permanent as well as temporary loads
d) Snow load
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: They include weight of structural frame and that of walls, roofs etc.

3. Live loads, with time can vary in:-

a) Magnitude
b) Position
c) Neither position nor magnitude
d) Position as well as magnitude
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: They are caused by occupancy, use and maintenance of buildings.

4. Most of the loads applied to a building are environmental load.

State whether this statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Most of the loads are dead followed by live loads.

5. Building codes require the partition load to be considered even without partition if live
load is less than:-
a) 60 psf
b) 70 psf
c) 80 psf
d) 90 psf
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Modern buildings with less live load initially have high chances to acquire partition after
some years.

6. In the method used to establish the magnitude of live load, what is the reference time
period?
a) 30 years
b) 35 years
c) 50 years
d) 60 years
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Reference period is typically assumed to be around 50 years so as to establish magnitude of
ASCE-02 live loads.

7. Impact loads are equal to the sum of the magnitude of the loads actually caused and the
magnitude if the loads had they been dead loads.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Impact loads are equal to the difference between the above mentioned entities.

8. Impact load results from which type of effects of loads applied?

a) Static
b) Dynamic
c) Static and dynamic
d) Neither static nor dynamic
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For static load, impact effects are short lived.
9. How does an increase in the pitch of the roof affects the amount of load that can be
placed on it?
a) It increases
b) It decreases
c) Remains constant
d) Depends upon case
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: As rise increases w.r.t span, load carrying capacity decreases.

10. If R = 1 1.1 and R =

2 1.2, then what is value of L (in
r psf)?
a) 26.1
b) 26.2
c) 26.3
d) 26.4
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Lr = 20 * R1 * R2.

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Structural Loads – 2
This set of Structural Analysis Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Types Of
Structural Loads – 2”.
1. Find the value of reduction factor R if F (rise to span ratio in inches) is given to be 5.
2

a) 0.95
b) 0.96
c) 0.97
d) 0.98
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: R2 = 1.2 – 0.05F if 4 < F < 12.

2. What will be the value of reduction factor R if value of A is given to be 500ft

1 t
2

a) 0.5
b) 0.6
c) 0.7
d) 0.8
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: R1 = 1.2-.001At if 200ft2 < At < 600ft2.

3. Which type of drainage system will collect the rainwater?

a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Primary and tertiary
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Primary system will collect the rainwater through surface drains on the roof and direct it to
the storm sewers.

4. What will be the rain load (in psf) if d is 2 inches and d is 1 inches?
s h

a) 5.2
b) 10.4
c) 15.6
d) 20.8
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: R= 5.2(ds + dh).

5. Which out of the following is the static head?

a) d s

b) d h

c) d+
s d h
d) d–
s dh

View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Static head is the depth of water on the undeflected roof up to the inlet of the secondary
drainage system when the primary one is blocked.

6. What will be the flow rate (in gallons per minute) if A is 10 ft and rainfall intensity is
2

2 inches per hour?

a) 0.208
b) 0.0208
c) 2.08
d) 20.8
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Q = 0.0104Ai, where I is the intensity of rainfall in inches per hour.

7. What is the value of average wind pressure (in psf) for height more than 100ft which is
generally adopted?
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 20psf for 0-100 and 30psf for ht. > 100ft.

8. In which type of roofs are scuppers used?

a) Large area
b) Small area
c) Large width
d) Small width
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Scuppers are holes which are used to drain out extra clogged rain water.

9 In which of the following cases is ASCE procedure not applied?

a) Enclosed structure
b) Regular shape grid
c) High rise structure
d) Roof with 60 ft. height
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: This method is applied in low rise structures along with enclosed, regular shaped and that
with s roof height <=60ft.

10. What will be the wind pressure (p ) s if adjustment factor (λ) is 2, importance factor is
5, while p is
s30 80N/m ? 2

a) 600 N/m 2

b) 700 N/m 2

c) 800 N/m 2

d) 900 N/m 2

View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: ps = λIps30.

11. What will be the velocity pressure at a height of 80ft. if k = 0.5, k = 1.2, k = 1.3, V
80 80t d

= 120mph and I = 1.67?

a) 45.019
b) 46.019
c) 47.019
d) 48.019
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: qz = 0.00256 kz kzt kd v2I, where qz is wind pressure at height z.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Equivalent Lateral
Force Procedure for Estimating Seismic Loads – 1
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Estimating Seismic Loads – 1”.

1. Seismic loads are directly proportional to the exposed area of the building.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Instead, seismic load is proportional to the distribution of mass of the building above the
considered level.

2. Which types of forces are generated during earthquake?

a) Vertical shear
b) Horizontal shear
c) Bending moment
d) Combination of horizontal and vertical shear
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Ground is displaced and ground is subjected to sudden movements. This causes
differential movements in building leading to horizontal shear.

3. What will be the static lateral force at 10th level of a structure if total gravity load is x and
portion assigned to the 10th level is 10%
a) x
b) 0.1x
c) 0.01x
d) 0.001x
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Fx = 0.01wx.

4. The fundamental natural period of a building is independent of the mass of the structure.
State whether the above sentence is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The fundamental natural period of a building is dependent upon mass and stiffness of
the structure.

5. Calculate the fundamental natural period of a building made with reinforced concrete
moment frames and with the height of highest level as 50ft.
a) 0.676
b) 0.686
c) 0.696
d) 0.666
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Ta = Ct hnx, Ct = 0.02, x = 0.9.

6. What will be the minimum value of total static lateral base shear for a hospital id S DS =
0.15g?
a) .0079gw
b) .0089gw
c) .0099gw
d) .0109gw
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Vmin. = 0.044SDS IW hospitals have an importance factor of 1.5.

7. What will be Vmax in the above question if the hospital is made up of structural steel
frames?
a) .01813gw
b) .02813gw
c) .03813gw
d) .04813gw
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Vmax = SDSW/(R/I), and value of R foe structural steel frames is approximately 8.

8. Calculate value of V in above question if T = 1.676.

a) .01678gw
b) .02678gw
c) .03678gw
d) .04678gw
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: V = SDSW/(TR/I) Also, we can see that Vmax > V > Vmin in this case. Otherwise, we will
have to modify the value of V to one of the boundary limits.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Equivalent Lateral

Force Procedure for Estimating Seismic Loads-2
This set of Structural Analysis Questions and Answers for Freshers focuses on
“Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Estimating Seismic Loads-2”.

This figure is used in question 1-6.

The figure above shown is an incomplete diagram of a hospital consisting of reinforced
concrete frames with rigid joints. Given that S = 1.2g and S = 0.5 g and w= 400k.
DS DI

1. Find the fundamental natural period of this building?

a) 1.175
b) 1.275
c) 1.375
d) 1.475
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Ta = Ct hnx, Ct will be 0.02, x will be 0.9 and hn will be 110 ft.

2. What will be the value of response modification factor (R)?

a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since it is made up of reinforced concrete beam, r will be approximately 8.

3. What will be the total static lateral base shear?

a) 66g
b) 450g
c) 327.27g
d) 427.27g
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Calculate v using the formula V = SDSW/(TR/I) which comes out to be 327.27g and also find
Vmax and Vmin which comes out to be 66g and 450g. Thus Vmax > V > Vmin and the answer is c.

4. What will be the value of distribution coefficient k in the above question?

a) 1.4375
b) 1.4875
c) 1.3375
d) 1.3875
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: K = 1+((T-.5)/2), and vale of T as calculated above is 1.375.

5. Find the lateral seismic load applied at 4 level.

th

a) 41.378
b) 65.59
c) 65.378
d) 66.378
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Fx= (Wx hx V)/(Σwi hi ). Here, x = 4 and the value of denominator term is 2714.735. Also, V
k k

has already been calculated in above questions.

6. What will be the summation of the entire individual floor lateral seismic load?
a) 4V
b) 3V
c) 2V
d) V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: On summing all the term of the equation used in the above question, e will see that they
cancel out each other and only the term v remains. Also, analytically sum of forces on each level should
be equal to the net seismic force/load.

7. Exposure index (C ) is intended to account for the snow that can’t be blown from the
c

roof because of the surrounding locality.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Exposure index (Cc) is intended to account for the snow that can be blown from the roof
because of the surrounding locality.

8. If city A has clay foundation and city B has rock bed foundation, then what will be the
relation between design spectral accelerations (S) of both cities?
a) SA < SB
b) SA > SB
c) SA = SB
d) Depends upon type of earthquake
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Clay is weaker foundation material. So, SD1 and SDS will be larger for it than rocky base.

9. Which of the following material will have the highest value of response modification
factor?
a) Reinforced concrete shear walls
b) Wood
c) Reinforced concrete frames with flexible joints
d) Structural steel frames
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: More ductile a material is, higher will be the value of response modification factor.

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Structure
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Idealized Structure”.

1. How many constraints are there in a fixed support?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 6
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It is not mentioned in the question that whether the fixed support is used in planar
system (3 constraints) or in 3D system (6 constraints).

2. How many constraints are there in a free-rotation support used in a planar system?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: There are 2 constraints, reaction in x and y direction. Rotation is allowed as the name
implies.

3. If we use a link support in a structural system, then how many unknowns would we have?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: There will always be only 1 unknown if link support is used and that is the force acting
along the axis of the link.

4. Moment at a hinge will be:-

a) Infinity
b) Zero
c) Depends upon acting forces
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Only shear forces act in the case of hinge.

5. Concrete is:-
a) Good in compression, good in tension
b) Good in compression, weak in tension
c) Weak in compression, weak in tension
d) Weak in compression, good in tension
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Concrete consists of aggregates and they are good in carrying compression. But,
during tension joint between cement and aggregate cracks resulting in inefficiency.

6. Why are steel reinforcing rods used in concrete beams:-

a) To make it carry compression
b) To make it carry tension
c) To make it carry compression as well as tension
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Concrete is weak in carrying tension, but is good in compression.

7. A surface structure has:-

a) Small thickness
b) Large thickness
c) Moderate thickness
d) Arbit thickness
View Answer
Answer: – a
Explanation: They support very little bending. So, to minmize I(flexural rigidity), thickness is small.

8. For instability, at least one joint of the structure should be able to displace without
causing change in length of all the members.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For instability, at least one joint of the structure should be able to displace without
causing change in length of at least one of the members.

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Stability
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Determinacy and Stability”.

1. For the validity of principle of superposition, materials should behave in which manner?
a) linear-elastic
b) non-linear-elastic
c) Non-linear- inelastic
d) Linear- inelastic
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: They should behave in a linear elastic manner so that, Hooke’s law is valid.

2. If in planar system, X parts/members are there with Y no. of forces, then condition for
statically determinacy is:-
a) Y < 3X
b) Y > 3X
c) Y = 3X
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There can be at max. 3 equilibrium equations for each part.

3. If Y > 3X (X and Y are from the above question) then, the system is:-
a) Statically indeterminate
b) Statically determinate
c) Can’t say
d) Depends on other conditions
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As there can be at max. 3X equations, at least one of the forces will be unsolvbale.

4. If in a planar system, only 2 reaction forces are acting, then the system is:-
a) Essentially unstable
b) Essentially stable
c) Can’t say
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: If no. of reactions is less than 3 in any planar system, then the system is essentially
unstable.

5. If all the reactions acting on a planar system are concurrent in nature, then the system
is:-
a) Can’t say
b) Essentially stable
c) Essentially unstable
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The system can rotate about the point of concurrency. So, it is essentially unstable.

6. If 4 reactions are acting on a beam, then the system is:-

a) Unstable & indeterminate
b) Stable & indeterminate
c) Stable & determinate
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 4 reactions mean that the system is definitely indeterminate. But stability would depend
upon the nature of forces acting on the planar structure.

7. If a system has more equations of equilibrium than no. of forces, then the system is:-
a) Improperly constrained
b) Partially constrained
c) Stable
d) Solvable
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In these cases, system is unstable and unsolvable and is termed as partially
constrained.

8. How many cases out of the following are improperly constrained?

Parallel forces, concurrent forces, perpendicular forces, only moment
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: parallel and concurrent are improperly constrained.

9. If a structure has total 10 joints, then what should be the minimum no. of joints in which
equilibrium equations should be concurrently satisfied for stability?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: For stability, equilibrium equations should be satisfied concurrently at each and every
joint of the structure.

In the following questions, j represent no. of joints and r represents no. of external forces.
10. If a structure has 2j – r no. of members, then it will be:-
a) stable
b) unstable
c) depends upon structure
d) depends upon magnitude of load
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In these cases, structures can be stable as well unstable.

11. If a truss consists of a non-triangular element, then it will essentially be unstable.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In these cases, instability is the most probable occurrence, but there are a lot of
examples which are unstable.
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of Trusses
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Common Types of Trusses”.
1. Which of the following material is not used in making trusses?
a) Wooden struts
b) Metal bars
c) Channel
d) Concrete
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Concrete is good in compression but weak in tension.

2. The space between adjacent bents in a roof truss is called:-

a) Purlins
b) Bay
c) Knee
d) Braces
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Space between adjacent bents in a roof truss is called a bay. They are economically spread
throughout.

3. In a bridge truss, what is the sequence of load transmission?

a) Stringers to floor beams to side trusses
b) Floor beams to stringers to side trusses
c) Side trusses to stringers to floor beam
d) Side trusses to floor beams to stringers
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Load on a deck is first transmitted to stringers, hen to floor beams, and finally to side
trusses.

4. What is the function of portal in bridge trusses?

a) To resist lateral forces
b) To resist horizontal forces
c) To provide additional stability
d) To allow thermal expansion
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Portal and sway bracing are there to provide additional stability.

5. A roller is provided at end of a bridge truss to allow thermal expansion.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A roller provides freedom of deformation in horizontal plane in case of thermal expansion.

6. Pratt, Howe and warren trusses are used for typically hoe much span length?
a) 100 ft
b) 150 ft
c) 200 ft
d) 250 ft
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: These trusses generally use span length of about 200 ft in length.

7. In a truss it is assumes that the members are joined by:-

a) Rough pins
b) Smooth pins
c) Either of them
d) Neither of them
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is assumed as such so as to avoid development of bending stresses.

8. There is no bending stresses in truss due to:-

a) Assumptions made
b) Design
c) Materials used
d) Neither of them
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Both the assumptions lead to no bending moments in truss system.

9. Generally, in a truss system compressive parts are thicker than tensile parts. Is it true or
false?
a) True
b) False
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon situation
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Compressive parts are made thicker due to the danger of buckling and instability in them.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Classification of

Coplanar Trusses
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Classification of Coplanar Trusses”.
1. Simple trusses consist entirely of triangle. True or false?
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It can consists of any other shaped intermediate parts, as long as it is stable.

2. Trusses and frames are different as:-

a) Trusses can bend, frames can’t
b) Both can bend
c) None of them can bend
d) Trusses can’t but frame can
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Trusses can’t bend but, frames can. Due to this, frames can have bending moments.

3. What is the major difference between truss and beam?

a) Beam can’t transmit load in vertical direction while truss can
b) Truss can’t transmit load in vertical direction while beam can
c) Beam can’t transmit load in axial direction while truss can
d) Truss can’t transmit load in axial direction while beam can
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Due to its geometry, all bending loads get converted to compressive or tensile load in
trusses.

4. A truss formed by joining two or more simple trusses iscalled:-

a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Truss formed by joining two or more simple trusses is called compound trusses.

5. If a truss has two more members surpassing each other, then it is:-
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Trusses falling into neither simple nor compound are categorized into complex trusses.
B= no. of bars of the truss
R= total no. of external support reaction
J= total no. of joints.

6. If B = 5, R = 3 and J = 4, then the truss is:-

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Stable
d) Unstable
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: B + R = 8 = 2*J. So, truss is statically determinate. Without further insight, we can’t predict
stability.

7. If, in the above question R= 4 then the truss are:-

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Stable
d) Unstable
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: B + R = 9 > 2*J. So, truss is statically indeterminate. Without further insight, we can’t
predict stability.

8. If, in the above question R = 3 then the truss is:-

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate and stable
c) Stable
d) Unstable
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: B + R = 7 < 2*J. So, the truss will be unstable.

9. A simple truss will be always internally stable.

State whether the above sentence is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A simple truss starts with a triangle which is internally stable. Then we add rigid elements
to it, so there is no scope of relative movement/deformation.

10. If a truss is internally unstable, then we should use it when it is:-

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Statically determinate or statically indeterminate
d) We must never use it
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: If a truss is internally unstable then its use must always be avoided.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Method of Joints”.
1. How many equilibrium equations do we need to solve generally on each joint of a
truss?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Summation of forces in x and y direction should be equated to 0. Since there is no bending
moments in trusses, we don’t need to solve the third equation.

2. If a member of a truss is in compression, then what will be the direction of force that it
will apply to the joints?
a) Outward
b) Inward
c) Depends on case
d) No force will be there
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Member will apply outward force. Joint will in turn apply inward force resulting in
compression of the member.

3. If a member of a truss is in tension, then what will be the direction of force that it will
apply to the joints?
a) Outward
b) Inward
c) Depends on case
d) No force will be there
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Member will apply inward force. Joint will in turn apply outward force resulting in
compression of the member.

4. What should be ideally the first step to approach to a problem using method of joints?
a) Draw fbd of each joint
b) Draw fbd of overall truss
c) Identify zero force members
d) Determine external reaction forces
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Identifying zero force members should always be the first step to approach any truss
problem as it eliminate a lot of variables and is fairly easy.
5. What should be the angle (in degrees) in the given system (part of a bigger system) if
both of the members have to be a zero force member?

a) 22.5
b) 45
c) 67.5
d) 90
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 90o would mean that without any external force, each one would carry no force to satisfy
equations of equilibrium.

In the above figure, force is applied at joint c and its magnitude is 10N with downward
direction. This question is used for Q6-Q9.
6. Which of the following are 0 force members?
a) FG, HI, HJ
b) HI, HJ, AE
c) HI, HJ, HE
d) HI, HJ, FH
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: FH, HE and AE are non-zero force member as there are directly transmitting load from the
external support. So, by option elimination we can say that the answer is (a).

7. What will the magnitude of force (in N) transmitted by FI?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: GF is a zero force member as stated in earlier question. Now, in joint F, BF and FH are in a
line. This means that the only remaining member FI which is not in line will transmit zero force.

8. What will the magnitude of force (in N) transmitted by IC?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: IH is a zero member force as is FI. So, IC too will be zero force members.

9. What is total no. of zero force members in the above given system?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Following are the zero force member based on the logics explained above: – GF, HI, HJ, ED,
FI, IC, CH, JE and JC.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Method of

Sections
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Method of Sections”.

1. How many equilibrium equations are used in method of sections?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 3
d) 5
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Moments too can be conserved along with forces in both directions. So, total no. of
equations are three.

2. In trusses, a member in the state of tension is subjected to:-

a) push
b) pull
c) lateral force
d) either pull or push
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Pull is for tension, while push is for compression.

3. In method of sections, what is the maximum no. of unknown members through which the
imaginary section can pass?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since we have three equilibrium equations, so we can have maximum 3 unknown
forces/members through which imaginary section can pass.
4. Method of substitute members is use for which type of trusses?
a) complex
b) compound
c) simple
d) simple and compound
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Method of substitute members is used to solve problems involving complex trusses.

5. First step to solve complex truss using Method of substitute members is to convert it into
unstable simple truss.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: First step is to convert it to stable simple truss.
Shear force is represented by V
Bending moment is represented by M
Distance along the truss is represented by X
W is the uniform load applied.

6. On differentiating V wrt X we will get:-

a) W
b) -W
c) M
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: On applying equilibrium equation, V – W(x)Δx – V – ΔV = 0.

7. On differentiating M wrt X we will get:-

a) W
b) -W
c) V
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: On applying equilibrium equation, M + VΔx – M – ΔM = 0.

8. If a member of a truss is in compression, then what will be the direction of force that it will
apply to the joints?
a) Outward
b) Inward
c) Depends on case
d) No force will be there
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Member will apply outward force. Joint will in turn apply inward force resulting in
compression of the member.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Space Trusses

This set of Structural Analysis Interview Questions and Answers for freshers focuses on
“Space Trusses”.

1. What is the simplest element of a space truss

a) triangle
b) tetrahedron
c) octahedron
d) pyramid
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Simplest element of a space truss is built on a basic triangle.

2. How many additional members are required to make a simple space truss from a basic
tetrahedral element?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Three additional members forming 1 extra joint are needed to form multi-connected
tetrahedrons aka simple space truss.

3. How many equations are solved per joints while solving space trusses?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 3 equations are solved per joint. Forces are conserved in all the three directions.
B= no. of bars of the truss
R= total no. of external support reaction
J= total no. of joints.

4. If B=6, R=6 and J= 4, then the truss is:-

a) statically determinate
b) statically indeterminate
c) stable
d) unstable
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: B + R = 12 = 3*J. So, truss is statically determinate. Without further insight, we can’t
predict stability.

5. If, in the above question R= 7 then the truss are:-

a) statically determinate
b) statically indeterminate
c) stable
d) unstable
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: B + R = 13 > 3*J. So, truss is statically indeterminate. Without further insight, we can’t
predict stability.
6. If, in the above question R= 5 then the truss is:-
a) statically determinate
b) statically indeterminate and stable
c) stable
d) unstable
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: B + R = 11 < 3*J. So, the truss will be unstable.

7. The external stability of the space truss requires that the support reactions keep the truss
in force equilibrium about all the axes.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: They require moment equilibrium about all the axes as well.

8. What is the degree of freedom of space roller joint?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It can move along a slot in the base plane.

9. According to assumptions, which type of joints are used in space truss?

a) pin joint
b) ball and socket joint
c) fixed joint
d) roller joint
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: To treat every member of a space truss as axial- force members, every joint is
assumed to be of ball & socket type.
10. How many reaction forces are involved in a short link type of joint?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: One force is unknown which acts in line with the link.

11. How many reaction forces are involved in a roller type of joint?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: One unknown force acts perpendicular to the plane of roller.

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Assumptions are not Correct
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “When Assumptions Are Not Correct”.
1. Assumptions made regarding various types of joints are always correct.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Sometimes these assumptions might not be right due to various unaccounted reasons like
friction and external disturbances.

2. In general practice, short roof truss system is:-

a) Unstable
b) Statically determinate
c) Statically indeterminate
d) Provisioned for expansion
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: No, provision is there for expansion on account of short length. Both sides of truss are
bolted down making it statically indeterminate.

3. For short roof trusses, what ratio is assumed for load division?
a) 4:1
b) 3:1
c) 2:1
d) 1:1
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since short roof trusses are generally statically indeterminate, load distribution is assumed
to be in ratio 1:1 on both sides.

4. In type of trusses, provisions are provided for temperature expansion and contraction?
a) Short roof
b) Long roof
c) Short and long roof
d) Neither short nor long roof
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: expansion is not much in short roof trusses as expansion/contraction is proportional to
length.

5. Why is base plate provided in short roof trusses?

a) To transmit load effectively
b) For stability
c) For rigidity
d) As provision for temperature related expansion/contraction
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Base plate is provided on one end of the long roof truss so that it can slide in case of
temperature fluctuations.

6. How many possible set of forces does a statically determinate truss has?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A statically determinate truss has only one set of solution set called unique solution.

7. How many reaction forces are involved in a slotted roller constrained in a cylinder type
of joint?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Two forces act in these type of joints. Force don’t act along the axis of cylinder.

8. How many reaction forces are involved in a ball and socket type of joint?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: One force acts in every three direction.

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at a Specified Point-1
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Internal Loadings at a Specified Point-1”.
We have followed following sign convention in our questions.

Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-

1. How has been the most popular sign convention has been decided?
a) Logically
b) Arbitrary
c) Easiest to use
d) There is no popular sign convention
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It has been decided randomly but, it is the most famous one to be used.

Following figure has been used in Q2-Q7.

In the following figure, all supports are roller type and B and D are hinges. All the
options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
AB = BC = CD = DE = EF = FG = 2m.

2. What will be the internal force generated at hinge B due to the above loading?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We will cut out the first part from point A to B (Since, B is a hinge). Now balancing moment
about point A, internal force will come out to be 10KN.

3. What will be the internal force generated at hinge D due to the above loading?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We can separate the part from point B to D. Now, we have internal load at B so, we can
balance moment about point C and find out the force at point D.

4. What will be the support force due to point C?

a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing force in the part between both the hinges.
5. What will be the support reaction generated by support A?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing force in the part between joints A and B.

6. What will be the support reaction generated by support E?

a) 5
b) 7.5
c) 10
d) 12.5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing moment about point G in the part between joints D and
F.

7. What will be the support reaction generated by support G?

a) 5
b) 7.5
c) 10
d) 12.5
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing force in the part between joints D and F.

Following figure has been used in Q8-Q10.

All the options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
Point A is pin support and point D is roller type support. Uniform horizontal load of
80KN/m is acting on beam AB.
AB = 5m, BC = CD = 2m

8. What will be the internal force in y direction at joint B?

a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Balance moment about point A which will give support reaction at point D in Y direction.
Now, balance force in y direction in beam BD.

9. What will be the internal force in x direction at joint B?

a) 0
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Separate out the part between points B and D and balance the force along x direction.

10. What will be the internal moment generated at joint B due to above shown loading?
a) 170
b) 340
c) 510
d) 680
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Answer: d
Explanation: It can be found out by balancing moment about point B in the part between points B and D.

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This set of Structural Analysis Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on
“Internal Loadings at a Specified Point-2”.
We have followed following sign convention in our questions.

Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-

In the following figure, point A has pin support, while point C has roller type support.
Point B is a fixed end.
Following figure has been used in Q1-Q3.
All the options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
AB = 4m and BC = 8m.

1. What will be the internal force in y direction at joint B?

a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Separate out the part between points B and C and balance the force along y direction.

2. What will be the internal force in x direction at joint B?

a) 0
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Separate out the part between points B and C and balance the force along x direction.

3. What will be the internal moment generated at joint B due to above shown loading?
a) 80
b) 120
c) 240
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It can be found out by balancing moment about point B in the part between points B and C.

Following figure has been used in Q4-Q9.

In the following figure AB=BC=CD=2m, and DE=EF=1m.
A is a fixed support while C and F are of roller type. B and D are hinges.
All the options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
BMD and SFD starts from point A.

4. What will be the internal force generated at hinge D due to the above loading?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: We will cut out the first part from point D to F (Since, D is a hinge). Now balancing moment
about point F, internal force will come out to be 15KN.

5. What will be the internal force generated at hinge B due to the above loading?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: We can separate the part from point B to D. Now, we have internal load at D so, we can
balance moment about point C and find out the force at point B.

6. What will be the support force due to point C?

a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing force in the part between both the hinges.

7. What will be the support reaction generated by support A?

a) 25
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing force in the part between joints A and B.

8. What will be the support reaction generated by support F?

a) 5
b) 7.5
c) 10
d) 15
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing force between points D and F.

9. What will be moment generated by support A?

a) 5
b) 7.5
c) 10
d) 12.5
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: This can be found out by balancing moment between points A and C.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Beam”.
Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-

For moments, clockwise is considered –ve.

1. In case of a beam, resistance to normal force is considered to be more important than
resistance to bending and shear force.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Resistance to bending and shear force is given more importance than resistance to normal
force in most cases involving beams.

2. What is the exceptional case when resistance to normal force is considered to be more
important than resistance to bending and shear force in beams?
a) Expansive axial force
b) Compressive axial force
c) Bending moment at both ends
d) Bending moment at one end
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In these cases, buckling effects have to be nullified.
Following figure is used in Q3-Q8.
In the following figure, all supports are roller type and B and D are hinges. All the
options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
BMD and SFD starts from point A.
AB = BC = CD = DE = EF = FG = 2m

3. What will be the starting value of SFD?

a) 10
b) -10
c) 5
d) -5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Support reaction at point A is 10KN in downward direction.

4. What will be the shape of SFD in the entire beam?

a) Straight line
b) Straight line with point of discontinuities
c) Curve
d) Curve with point of discontinuities
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since load is not a function of x, so SFD will always be straight line. But, since load varies
suddenly at some points, SFD will have discontinuities.

5. How many points of discontinuities will be there in the SFD?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 3 discreet loads are applied in between the beam (excluding starting and end points). So, 3
discontinuities will be there.

6. What will be the starting value of BMD?

a) 20
b) -20
c) 5
d) -5
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Bending moment at point A is +20KN/M. So, curve will start with +20.

7. What will be the shape of BMD in the entire beam?

a) Straight line
b) Straight line with point of discontinuities
c) Curve
d) Straight line with varying slope
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since, SFD is always parallel to the x axis (as load is always discreet) BMD will always be a
straight line. Since, there is an absence of discreet external moment in between the beam, there won’t
be any discontinuities in the graph. But, slopes will vary as SFD has discontinuities.

8. How many times would slope of BMD change?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There are 3 points of discontinuities in SFD. So, slope will also change at those three points.

Following figure is used in Q9-Q14

In the following figure AB=BC=CD=2m, and DE=EF=1m.
A is a fixed support while C and F are of roller type. B and D are hinges.
All the options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
BMD and SFD starts from point A.

9. What will be the starting value of SFD?

a) 25
b) -25
c) 15
d) -15
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Support reaction at point A comes out to be 25KN in upward direction upon solving as
shown in earlier questions.

10. What will be the shape of SFD in the entire beam?

a) Straight line
b) Straight line with points of discontinuities
c) Curve
d) Straight line with points of discontinuities parallel to x axis
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: On integrating load SFD comes out to be straight line. It will have points of discontinuities
too as discreet loads are there in between. But, SFD won’t be always be parallel to x axis as continuous
load is applied.

11. How many points of discontinuities will be there in the SFD?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 2 discreet loads are applied in between the beam (excluding starting and end points). So, 3
discontinuities will be there.
12. What will be the starting value of BMD?
a) 20
b) -20
c) 10
d) -10
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Bending moment at point A is -10KN/M. So, curve will start with -10.

13. What will be the shape of BMD in the entire beam?

a) Straight line
b) Straight line with point of discontinuities
c) Curve
d) Combination of curve and straight line
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: A combination of discreet and continuous load will lead to such BMD.

14. How many times would slope of BMD change?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) infinite
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since a part of BMD is curve, it will change its slope continuously.

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Moment Diagrams for a Frame-1
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Frame-1 “.
Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-

For moments, clockwise is considered –ve.

All the options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
Following figure is used in Q1-Q10.
In the following figure, point A has pin support, while point C has roller type support.
Point B is a fixed end.
AB = 4m and BC = 8m.

1. Direction of shear force will always be towards x axis in this frame.

Sate whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Direction of shear force is always perpendicular to that of beam. In this frame, orientation
of beams is different and so will be that of shear forces.

2. What will be the value of shear force at point A?

a) 100
b) 110
c) 120
d) 130
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: On balancing force in the x direction, we will find that since support C can’t exert any force
in x direction, shear force at A will be 120 KN.

3. What will be the shape of SFD of beam AB?

a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Trapezoid
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since the loading is uniform and parallel to beam AB and point B has no shear, SFD will be
of triangular shape.

4. How many points of discontinuities will be there in the SFD of beam BC?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since there is no discreet loading on the beam BC so, there won’t be any points of
discontinuities in beam BC.

5. What will be the shape of SFD of beam BC?

a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Trapezoid
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: There is no point of discontinuity, so the curve will basically two end values. Since both
comes out to be same in this case, shape will e rectangular.
6. What will be the shape of BMD of beam AB?
a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Trapezoid
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: As the shape of SFD of beam AB is triangular, it will yield on curve on integrating.

7. What will be the slope of BMD of beam AB at point B (options are in degrees)?
a) 0
b) 15
c) 30
d) 45
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Value of shear at point B is 0 for beam AB. So, slope of BMD will be zero at that point.

8. What will be the shape of BMD of beam BC?

a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Trapezoid
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: BMD will be of triangular shape as SFD is of rectangular shape and one end of BMD comes
out to be zero.

9. At what point would the slope of BMD of beam AB be 0?

a) A
b) B
c) In between
d) Never
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Because at point B, shear force comes out to be zero.
10. At what point would the slope of BMD of beam BC be 0?
a) A
b) B
c) In between
d) Never
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Shear force never becomes zero in the beam BC.

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Moment Diagrams for a Frame-2
This set of Structural Analysis Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced people
focuses on “Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Frame-2”.

Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-

For moments, clockwise is considered –ve.

All the options are given in KN and KN/M wherever applicable.
Following figure is used in Q1-Q9.
Point A is pin support and point D is roller type support. Uniform horizontal load of 80KN/m
is acting on beam AB.
AB = 5m, BC = CD = 2m

1. Direction of shear force will always be towards x axis in this frame.

Sate whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Direction of shear force is always perpendicular to that of beam. In this frame,
orientations of beams are different and so will be that of shear forces. One beam is parallel to x axis
while the other one is inclined at some angle.

2. What will be the value of shear force at point A?

a) 110
b) 120
c) 130
d) 140
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Firstly, balance out moment about point A which will give a horizontal force -5KN at
support A. Then, balance horizontal force on the entire system which will give a reaction of -240KN
at support A. Now, take component of both these forces and shear will come out.

3. What will be the shape of SFD of beam AB?

a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Trapezoid
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since the loading is uniform but not parallel to beam, it will yield an arbitrary curve.

4. How many points of discontinuities will be there in the SFD of beam BD?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since there is one discreet loading on the beam BD at C so, there will be one point of
discontinuity in beam BD.

5. What will be the shape of SFD of beam BD?

a) Triangular with discontinuity
b) Rectangular with discontinuity
c) Trapezoid with discontinuity
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Loading on beam BD is discreet, so SFD will be rectangular with discontinuity.

6. What will be the shape of BMD of beam AB?

a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Trapezoid
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: As the shape of SFD of beam AB is triangular, it will yield on curve on integrating.

7. What will be the shape of BMD of beam BD?

a) Triangular
b) Rectangular
c) Arbitrary quadrilateral
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: SFD is rectangular and one end point is zero, so that will lead to an arbitrary
quadrilateral.

8. At what point would the slope of BMD of beam AB be 0?

a) A
b) B
c) In between
d) Never
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Because at one in between point, shear force comes out to be zero.

9. At what point would the slope of BMD of beam BD be 0?

a) A
b) B
c) In between
d) Never
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Shear force never becomes zero in the beam BD.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Cable Subjected

to Concentrated Loads and Cables
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Cable Subjected to Concentrated Loads and cables”.

Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-

For moments, clockwise is considered –ve.

All the options are given in KN and KN/ft. wherever applicable.
All distances mentioned below are in ft.
Following is a discreetly loaded cable.

1. Find the tension in cable CD.

a) 4.79
b) 5.79
c) 6.79
d) 7.79
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Conserve moment about point A and assume required tension a variable. Bifurcate it
into x and y directions to make calculation easier.
2. What will be the tension in cable BC?
a) 4.82
b) 5.82
c) 6.82
d) 7.82
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Balance force at point C in x and y direction which will give two equations. Assume the
angle between BC and x axis as a variable.

3. What will be the tension in cable AB?

a) 4.9
b) 5.9
c) 6.9
d) 7.9
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Balance force at point B in x and y direction which will give two equations. Assume the
angle between AB and x axis as a variable.

4. What will be the value of h?

a) .74
b) 1.74
c) 2.74
d) 3.74
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since all the angles are known, we can find h using basic trigonometry.

All the options are given in KN and KN/m. wherever applicable.

All distances mentioned below are in m.
Following is a discreetly loaded cable.
A and E are supported by pin supports.

5. Compute tension in cable AB.

a) 110.87
b) 210.87
c) 310.87
d) 410.87
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Balance moment about point E and bifurcate the required tension for easier calculation.

6. What will be the tension in cable DE?

a) 106.12
b) 206.12
c) 306.12
d) 406.12
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Balance force along x and y direction since, tension in cable DE is already known.

7. In force analysis, weight of cable is generally ________

a) Added
b) Neglected
c) Added in some, neglected in others arbitrarily
d) Depends upon magnitude of other load
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In roofs and bridges it is neglected, but in cases like radio antennas it is considered.

8. It is generally assumed that the cable is ________

a) Perfectly flexible
b) Perfectly inflexible
c) Extensible
d) Perfectly flexible and extensible
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is assumed to be flexible so that the resistance offered by cable can be neglected
which leads to the force always acts tangential to the cable.

9. It is generally assumed that the cable is _________

a) Perfectly flexible
b) Perfectly inflexible
c) Inextensible
d) Perfectly flexible and extensible
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It is assumed to be inextensible so that we can ignore very minor length changes which
occur after application of load.

10. Due to above assumptions, cables behave like:-

a) Rigid body
b) Non-rigid body
c) Fluid
d) Pulley
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Due to these assumptions, geometry of cable remains fixed after application of load.

11. The shape cables take in resisting loads is called a vermicular curve.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: They are called funicular curve often refereed as funiculars.

12. Cables supporting roadway of a suspension bridge is considered to carry point load.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: They are considered to be carrying uniformly distributed load.

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Arch
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Three-Hinged Arch”.
1. Top most part of an arch is called ________
a) Sofit
b) Crown
c) Center
d) Abutment
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Top most part is called crown. Other options are name of other part.

2. Which of the following is true in case of stone brick?

a) They are weak in compression and tension
b) They are good in compression and tension
c) They are weak in compression and good in tension
d) They are good in compression but weak in tension
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Stone brick is very good in compression but weak in tension.

3. Shape of three hinged arch is always :-

a) Hyperbolic
b) Circular
c) Parabolic
d) Can be any arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Three hinged arch is always made in parabolic shape.

4. Internal bending moment generated in a three hinged arch is always:-

a) 0
b) Infinite
c) Varies
d) Non zero value but remains constant
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Due to its geometry, bending moment always comes out to be zero in 3 hinged arches.

5. Internal shear force generated in a three hinged arch is always:-

a) 0
b) Infinite
c) Varies
d) Non zero value but remains constant
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Due to its geometry, shear force always comes out to be zero in 3 hinged arches.

6. What is the degree of indeterminacy of a fixed arch?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It is indeterminate to 3 degrees.

7. What is the degree of indeterminacy of a two hinged arch?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is indeterminate to 2 degrees. It consists of two pin supports at both of its ends.

8. In real life, bending stresses are zero in a three hinge arch.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In real life, loads are moving which results in generation of bending stresses.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Influence Lines”.
While writing influence line equations, left most point is always considered as origin and
following sign convention is followed.

1. In BMD and SFD :-

a) Points remain fixed, position of load changes
b) Points change, position of loads remain fixed
c) Both of them changes
d) Neither of them changes
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In BMD and SFD, we analyze the structure by fixing loads initially.

2. in influence line diagrams (ILD) :-

a) Points remain fixed, position of load changes
b) Points change, position of loads remain fixed
c) Both of them changes
d) Neither of them changes
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In ILD we analyze effect of a force or moment on a fixed point by constantly varying
point of application of load/moment.

3. For drawing ILD, what value of test load is assumed?

a) 1 unit
b) Arbitrary
c) Depends upon structure
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 1 unit load is assumed as calculations are easy then. Actual loads are multiplies with
the results obtained to calculate further.
4. ILD of statically determinate beams consists of curve as well as straight lines.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: ILD of statically determinate beams consist of only straight lines.

Following figure is for questions 5 and 5.

AB is of length 1m.
5. What will be the equation for vertical reaction at point A (RAY)?
a) RAY = 1-X
b) RAY = 2-X
c) RAY = 3-X
d) RAY = 4-X
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Place unit load at any variable distance X and calculate RAY by conserving moment
about point B.

6. What will be the shape of ILD curve for vertical reaction at point A (RAY)?
a) Triangular
b) Circular
c) Rectangular
d) Trapezoidal
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: On plotting the above given equation, shape of curve will come out to be triangular.

Following figure is for questions 7 and 8.

AB = BC = 1m
7. What will be the equation for vertical reaction at point B (RBY)?
a) RBY = 4X
b) RBY = 2X
c) RBY = 3X
d) RBY = X
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Take load at any variable distance X and conserve load about point A.

8. Where will be the maximum point of ILD lie?

a) A
b) B
c) C
d) Between A and B
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: On drawing curve based on the above equation, we will find that maximum point will lie
at C.

9. Maximum point of ILD always lies at the point at which load is applied.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In the above example above sentence is proved wrong.

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for Beams
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Influence Lines for Beams”.

While writing influence line equations, left most point is always considered as origin and
following sign convention is followed.

1. If on ILD analysis peak force comes out to be 2 KN, then what will be the peak force if
loading is 2KN?
a) 1 KN
b) 2 KN
c) 3 KN
d) 4 KN
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Peak force will be load multiplied by earlier peak load i.e. 2*2.

Following figure is for Q2-Q7.

AC= 1m, CB =3 m
C is just an arbitrary point. A is pin support and B is a roller type support.

2. What will be the equation of ILD of shear force at point C for CB part?
a) 0.75 – 0.375X
b) 0.75 – 0.475X
c) 0.85 – 0.375X
d) 0.75 – 0.1375X
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just assume force at any point between BC and conserve moment about point B.
3. What will be the equation of ILD of shear force at point C for AC part?
a) .25X – 1.25
b) .25X – 2.25
c) .25X – .25
d) .25X + .25
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just assume force at any point between AC and conserve moment about point A.

4. If we have to apply a concentrated load in the above shown beam, such that shear at C
becomes max. , where should we apply that load?
a) At A
b) At B
c) At C
d) Midway between A and C
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: If we draw ILD according to the above given equations, we will see that peak of ILD
comes at point C.

5. If a concentrated load of 50KN is applied at point C, then what will be the shear
developed at point C?
a) 17.5 KN
b) 27.5 KN
c) 37.5 KN
d) 47.5 KN
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Position of ILD at point C is 0.75 (peak). So, shear developed will be 0.75 multiplied by
50KN.

6. What will be the shear developed at point C if a uniform load of 10KN/m is applied
between point B and C?
a) 10.25 KN
b) 11.25 KN
c) 12.25 KN
d) 13.25 KN
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In case of uniform load, area of ILD curve multiplied by uniform load gives the shear.

7. If both, a load of 50KN at point C and a uniform load of 10KN/m between CB acts, then
what will be the shear generated at point C?
a) 48.75
b) 50.75
c) 46.75
d) 52.75
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Net shear generated will be the sum of individually generated shear which has been
already calculated earlier.

Following figure is for Q8-Q10.

AB= 2m, BC= 3m, CD= 3m
B is pin support, D is roller and C is just an arbitrary point.

8. What will be the ILD equation for ILD of shear at point B?

a) 1.33 – 0.116625X
b) 2.33 – 0.16625X
c) 3.33 – 0.16625X
d) 1.33 – 0.16625X
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Apply unit load at any point at a distance X and conserve moment about point D.

9. What will be the ILD equation for ILD of shear at point C for AB part of beam?
a) -0.33 + 0.165X
b) -0.33 + 0.265X
c) -0.43 + 0.165X
d) -0.33 + 0.365X
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Apply unit load between point A and B and conserve moment about point B.

10. What will be the ILD equation for ILD of shear at point D?
a) -.43 + 0.16625X
b) -.33 + 0.16625X
c) -.53 + 0.16625X
d) -.33 + 0.216625X
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Apply load at any point and conserve moment about point B.

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Influence Lines
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Qualitative Influence Lines”.

While writing influence line equations, left most point is always considered as origin and
following sign convention is followed.

1. If we require to construct ILD of vertical support at a pin joint, then according to Muller-
Breslau principle, by which type of support should it be replaced?
a) Roller guide
b) Pin roller
c) Fixed support
d) Hinge
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We need to remove the force for which we need to construct ILD and roller guide would
remove the vertical reaction.

Following figure is for Q2-Q5.

A is a pin support, B is a hinge, C and D are roller type support.
AB = BC = 1m, CD = 2m

2. For ILD of shear at a point just left to C, what will be the equation for it on BC part of
beam?
a) X
b) -X
c) 2X
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: On applying Muller-Breslau principle, we will see that the part right to the point can’t
move as point C is right next to it. So, ILD will have to remain parallel to x axis.

3. If we draw ILD of shear at appoint just right to point C, then what will be its slope at BC
part of beam?
a) 0.5
b) -.5
c) 1
d) -1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Slope of ILD in part CD of beam will be -0.5 as initially it will be at 1 and finally at 0.
Now, due to Muller-Breslau principle, both lines will be parallel.

4. If we draw ILD for shear at a point E (lying in between points C & D), then at how many
points would his curve attain its peak?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: At E, value will be +0.5 and since slope of two lines will be parallel, value of ILD at B
too will be 0.5.

5. What will be the lowest point of ILD curve for moment at a point just left to point C?
a) -1
b) -2
c) -3
d) -4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For moment, we rotate it by 1 rad. So, min. point will be -2 at hinge B as after that the
curve will change its slope.

Point A is fixed support, B and D are hinges and C and E are pin roller supports.
AB = BC = CD = DE=1m

6. What will be the equation for ILD of vertical reaction at point A for AB part of beam?
a) 1X
b) 2X
c) 1
d) 2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since, point A is a fixed support, ILD will be parallel to x axis.

7. What will be the maximum point of ILD of vertical reaction at point C?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will be 1 at point C and will be 2 at point D after which it will change its slope as D is a
hinge.

8. What will be the area under the ILD curve if we make it for the vertical reaction at a point
just left to point C?
a) 1
b) 1.5
c) 2
d) 2.5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will be a triangle with base 2m and height 1 for CE and triangle with base 1 and
height 1 for BC. It will be 0 for AB as A is a fixed support.

9. What will be the area under the ILD curve if we make it for the vertical reaction at a point
just right to point C?
a) 1
b) 1.5
c) 2
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will be a triangle with 1*1 dimension for CD and a triangle with base 1 and height 1 for
DE. It will be 0 for rest of the beam.

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for Floor Girders and Maximum Influence at a Point due to a
Series of Concentrated Loads
This set of Structural Analysis test focuses on “Influence Lines for Floor Girders and
Maximum Influence at a Point due to a Series of Concentrated Loads”.
1. Floor loads are transmitted from slabs to which part in a floor girder system?
a) Floor beams
b) Side girders
c) Supporting columns
d) Nowhere
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Loads get transmitted to floor beams after slabs.

2. Which part transmits floor loads to side girders in a floor girder system?
a) Floor beams
b) Slabs
c) Supporting columns
d) Nowhere
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Floor beams transmit loads to side girder.

3. Supporting columns are last element of load transfer in a floor girder system.
State whether the above system is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Support columns receives floor load at last of the transfer chain.

4. What is the main load carrying member in this system?

a) Floor beams
b) Side girders
c) Supporting columns
d) Nowhere
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Girders are the main load carrying member and its study is important for the analysis of
floor load transmission.

5. Load transfer to girders happen at only some points. What are they called?
a) Girder points
b) Panel points
c) Column points
d) Side points
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: They are called panel points and members between these points are called panels.

6. Generally, which parts’ ILD is given the most preference?

a) Floor beams
b) Side girders
c) Supporting columns
d) Nowhere
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Side girders are the main load carrying member of the system, so their ILD is given the most
preference.

7. Assuming that we need to determine maximum shear at a point C of a beam, which of

the following sentences will always be true for that condition?
a) At least one load at end point
b) At least two load at both the end points
c) One of the loads should be at a point in proximity to point C
d) None of the loads should be at a point in proximity to point C
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: For maximum shear at point C one of the loads should be at a point in proximity (just left or
just right) to point C.

8. For a cantilevered beam, where would absolute maximum shear occur?

a) At midpoint
b) Depends upon position of load applied
c) Just next to free end
d) Just next to fixed support
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: We can use method of section to prove the above result while applying load at any
arbitrary point.

9. For a simply supported beam, where would absolute maximum shear occur?
a) At midpoint
b) Depends upon position of load applied
c) Just next to one of ends
d) At both of the ends
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Maximum shear would occur depending upon position load, but it will occur at one of the
ends.

10. For a cantilevered beam, where would absolute maximum moment occur?
a) At midpoint
b) Depends upon position of load applied
c) Just next to free end
d) Just next to fixed support
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It would occur at same point as max. Shear, but loads should be applied at far other end of
beam so as to maximize it.

11. For a simply supported beam, where would absolute maximum moment occur?
a) At midpoint
b) Depends upon position of load applied
c) Just next to one of ends
d) At both of the ends
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: One will have to analyze properly to find that point in this case.

12. If there are three point loads acting simultaneously on a simply supported beam,
where would absolute max. Moment occur?
a) Beneath smallest force
b) Beneath med. force
c) Beneath largest force
d) Can‘t say
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: One can’t say as it would require analysis, although generally it comes under the greatest
force.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Approximate

Analysis in Trusses and Vertical Loads on Building Frames
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Approximate analysis in trusses and Vertical Loads on Building Frames”.

1. Approximate analysis is done on a :-

a) Determinate structures
b) Indeterminate structures
c) Determinate and indeterminate structures
d) Depends upon load applied
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is done on a determinate structure which is made by converting an indeterminate
one.

2. Exact analysis is referred to which type of analysis?

a) Statically determinate analysis
b) Statically indeterminate analysis
c) Doesn’t depend upon determinacy
d) Depends upon load applied
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Statically indeterminate analysis is refereed as exact analysis while the other one is
referred as approximate analysis.

3. How many assumptions do we have to make to solve an indeterminate truss?

a) Always 3
b) Always 2
c) Equal to its degree of indeterminacy
d) One less than its degree of indeterminacy
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: For example, 3 assumptions will have to be made if degree of indeterminacy is three.

4. What is a reasonable assumption if diagonals of a truss system are long and slender?
a) They can’t carry tensile force
b) They can’t carry compressive force
c) They can’t carry force
d) They can’t carry large force
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: If they are long and slender, ten it can be assumed that they can’t carry compressive
force as they can easily buckle.

5. If a long and slender diagonal is appearing to carry compressive load, then it is assumed
that:-
a) It carries a tensile load
b) It carries a compressive load
c) It carries no load
d) It carries large load
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since it can easily buckle, it is assumed to be a zero-force member.

6. If both diagonal members are constructed from channels, then the how much load will be
carried by compressive member?
a) 0
b) 1/4 th of panel shear
c) Half of panel shear
d) 3/4 th of panel shear
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In these cases, diagonals are equally capable of supporting tensile and compressive
forces. So, they are assumed to carry half the panel shear.

7. In which case is only members within a localized region of structure are considered?
a) When disturbance within a member causes a lot of disturbances in outside region
b) When disturbance within a member causes little of disturbances in outside region
c) When lower loads are applied
d) When larger loads are applied
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This technique is used only when disturbance within a member causes little of
disturbances in outside region.

8. Points of inflection can be considered as:-

a) Pin support
b) Roller support
c) Link support
d) Pin
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: These points can be considered as pin as there is no moment at points of inflection.

9. If a beam is supported by fixed support at both its end then point of inflection will lie at
what distance from end points (L is length of beam).
a) 0
b) 0.11L
c) 0.21L
d) 0.31L
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It can shown using exact analysis methods that both inflection points lay at a distance
of 0.21L from end points.
10. If a beam is supported by pin supports at both its end then point of inflection will lie at
what distance from end points (L is length of beam).
a) 0
b) 0.11L
c) 0.21L
d) 0.31L
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In case of pin supports, it will be a determinate case and can be solved very easily.

11. In actual cases, at what distance are point of inflections assumed from end points (L is
length of beam).
a) 0
b) 0.1L
c) 0.2L
d) 0.3L
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In actual cases, supports will provide some flexibility at ends, so we take an average
value as our assumption.

12. In cases of girders, It is assumed that it:-

a) Does support axial force
b) Does not support axial force
c) Does not support shear force
d) Does not support axial and shear force
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is one of the three assumptions made as degree of indeterminacy of a column-girder
system is 3.

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and Trusses
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Portal Frames and Trusses”.

1. Portal frames are frequently used in a building to:-

a) Transfer vertical forces
b) Transfer moment
c) Transfer horizontal forces
d) It is a zero it is used to transfer horizontal force applied at top of frame to foundation
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: None.

2. Which of the following supports are not used in portals?

a) Fixed
b) Pin
c) partial
d) Roller
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Portals are either fixed, pin or partial supported.

3. What is the degree of indeterminacy of a pin supported portal frame?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It has 4 unknowns and as usual 3 equilibrium equations.

4. Where is point of inflection located in top girder in a pin supported portal frame?
a) At one of the ends
b) At both ends
c) At center of beam
d) Inflection point is not present
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: On drawing elastic defection diagram of a portal frame, we can find out the location of
point of inflection.

5. What is the relation between shear at the base of each columns of a portal frame which is
pin supported?
a) They are equal
b) One is double of other
c) One is triple of other
d) Depends upon magnitude of load applied
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: On assuming a pin at midpoint of top girder we can easily show that both shears are
equal by conserving force and moment.

6. What is the degree of indeterminacy of a fixed supported portal frames?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There are a total of 6 unknowns and three equilibrium equations involved in such
cases.

7. Where is point of inflections of vertical members in a portal frame located at?

a) At centre
b) Depends upon magnitude of load
c) Depends upon relative lengths of vertical member
d) There is no inflection point in vertical members
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: If vertical members are equal in length then inflection points will be in centre. Otherwise
its location would vary.
8. What is the relation between shear at the base of each columns of a portal frame which is
fixed supported (given length of columns are equal)?
a) They are equal
b) One is double of other
c) One is triple of other
d) Depends upon magnitude of load applied
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: On assuming a pin at midpoint of each column we can easily show that both shears are
equal by conserving force and moment.

9. At what distance base is point of inflection assumed in column of a portal frame which is
supported by partially fixed supports (length of column is L)?
a) L
b) L/2
c) L/3
d) L/4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since, it will lie somewhere between end point and L/2, generally it is assumed to lie at
a distance of L/3 from base.

10. In which case are trussed portals preferred over simple portals?
a) When they are used to span small distances
b) When they are used to span large distances
c) When they are used to span small loads
d) When they are used to span heavy loads
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In large distances, girders are replaced by trusses as they provide some extra
advantages.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Lateral Loads on

Building Frames: Portal and Cantilever Method
This set of Structural Analysis Quiz focuses on “Lateral Loads on Building Frames: Portal
and Cantilever Method”.

1. A building bent deflects in the way same as a:-

a) Cantilever beam
b) Fixed beam
c) Truss system
d) Portal frame
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: There too, we assume inflection points a centre of columns.

2. What the relation between shear carried by interior and exterior columns of a bent?
a) Interior is double of exterior
b) Exterior is double of interior
c) Both carry same shear
d) Depends upon magnitude of load carried
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We assume that each column is a member of portal frames, then interior columns will
be a superposition of two portal frames and it will carry twice the shear.

3. How many assumptions are made in portal method for analyzing fixed-supported
building?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It is similar to analyzing a fixed supported portal frame.
4. Portal method is more suitable for building having:-
a) High elevation
b) Low elevation
c) Medium elevation
d) Elevation don’t matter
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: On comparing with more exact indeterminate analysis, portal method is more suitable
for lower elevation.

5. Portal method is suitable for non-uniformly framed buildings.

State whether the above statement is true or false
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is suitable for uniformly framed buildings due to structure’s action under load.

6. Where is inflection point in girder assumed in building fames while using portal method?
a) At one of the end points
b) At both of the end points
c) At centre of each girder
d) No point is assumed
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It works in the same way as analysis of a portal frame.

7. Cantilever method is based upon same action as a long cantilever beam subjected to a :-
a) Transverse load
b) Axial load
c) Moment
d) No load
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Cantilever method is based upon same action as a long cantilever beam subjected to a
transverse load.
8. Axial force in column is always tensile.
State whether the above statement is true or false
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Axial column in column is tensile on one side of the neutral axis and compressive on
other side of neutral axis.

9. How does axial stress vary from neutral axis?

a) Parabolically
b) Hyperbolically
c) Linearly
d) Arbitrarily
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just like in a cantilever beam, axial stress has a linear variation from neutral axis.

10. Cantilever beam is appropriate if frame is short and thick.

State whether the above statement is true or false
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Cantilever beam is appropriate if frame is long and slender.

11. How many assumptions are made in cantilever method for solving a building frame?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Regardless of methods, degree of indeterminacy is 3. So, there will always be 3
assumptions.

12. Where does neutral axis of column lie?

a) Vertical plane
b) Horizontal plane
c) Both of them
d) Neither of them
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: As neutral axis passes through vertical columns which lie in horizontal axis (axis wise).

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Elastic CStructural
Diagrams and the Elastic Curve
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Deflection Diagrams and the Elastic Curve”.
1. When a material returns to its undeformed original position after removal of load, then
this behavior is called linear elastic material response.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We have considered structures which show linear elastic material response.

2. Which of the following causes greatest deflection for beams?

a) Internal axial force
b) Internal bending
c) Both causes equal deflections
d) External loads
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Internal bending causes greatest deflection for beam and frames.
3. In a truss, maximum deflection is caused by internal bending.
State whether the above statement is true or false
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Internal axial force causes most deflections in trusses.

4. In deflection diagrams, which of the following can’t have zero deflection in vertical
direction?
a) Pin support
b) Roller support
c) Fixed support
d) Hinge
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Rest all can’t move from their initial positions as they all exert vertical force.

5. In deflection diagrams, which of the following can have zero angular deflection?
a) Pin support
b) Roller support
c) Fixed support
d) Hinge
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Only fixed support exerts moment at its point of contact.

6. What is the relation between angular deflections between two legs connected by a
fixed-connected joint?
a) They are unequal
b) They are equal
c) Can’t say
d) They don’t show angular deflection
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since it is a fixed joint, they can’t have a relative angular deflection in between them.
7. What is the relation between angular deflections between two legs connected by a pin-
connected joint?
a) They are unequal
b) They are equal
c) Can’t say
d) They don’t show angular deflection
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since it is a pin joint, they can have a relative angular deflection in between them.

8. A positive moment by standard sign convention would bend a horizontal beam:-

a) Concave upward
b) Concave downward
c) Convex upward
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is the same as used earlier. We can take reference from the earlier diagram also.

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Theory
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Elastic-Beam Theory”.

Here, p = the radius of curvature at a specific point on the elastic curve

M = the internal moment in the beam at a point
E = material’s modulus of elasticity
I = the beam’s moment of inertia computed about the neutral axis
1. Which of the following is correct?
a) 1/M = EI/p
b) 1/M = E/pI
c) 1/M = p/EI
d) 1/p = EI/m
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It can be derived by taking small elements and using Hooke’s law and flexural formula.

2. Elastic-Beam theory can be applied on a non-linear elastic material.[/expand] State

whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For elastic-beam theory to be applicable Hooke’s law must be applicable and for that
material must behave in a linear-elastic manner.

3. From where is radius of curvature measured?

a) From centre of bar
b) From one of the ends of bar
c) From any internal point
d) From an external point.
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It is measured from centre of curvature and it lies at an external point.

4. Which of the following can be a possible value of EI?

a) 1
b) -1
c) -2
d) -3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is referred to EI and it is always positive.

5. What is the general form of elastic curve of a beam?

a) Linear first-order differential equation
b) Linear second-order differential equation
c) Non-linear first-order differential equation
d) Non-linear second-order differential equation
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: On expressing 1/p in terms of x and y, we can reach to the curve equation.

6. What is the assumption for deriving above mentioned equation?

a) Deflection is only due to shear force
b) Deflection is only due to bending
c) Deflection is due to both shear and bending
d) Axial forces caused bending
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: While deriving, we have only considered bending forces by assuming that length is
much greater than thickness.

7. Slope of a deflected curve is generally:-

a) Very large
b) Very small
c) In between
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Slope is very small and is generally assumed to be zero to predict the curve more
properly.

8. On the elastic curve, points will be only displaced vertically not horizontally.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since we have assumed slope to be zero, there won’t be any horizontal displacement.

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Integration Method
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“The Double-Integration Method”.

1. Which of the following is correct boundary condition for a beam supported by pin at both
ends?
a) Displacement at both ends is non-zero
b) Displacement at one of the end is non-zero
c) Displacement at both ends is zero
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since there will always be a vertical support reaction, displacement at both ends will be
zero.

2. Which of the following is false for deflection of a point nearby a fixed support?
a) Displacement is zero
b) Slope is zero
c) Displacement and slope is zero
d) Displacement as well as slope is non-zero
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Due to presence of vertical reaction and moment, there won’t be any displacement and
slope will be zero.

3. The double integration method to calculate slope of deflected beam is applicable only
when:-
a) Slope is very large
b) Slope is very small
c) Slope is -ve
d) Slope is +ve
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: During deriving the results, we have assumed that slope is zero once.

4. Which out of the following is true for x axis:-

a) It is parallel to undeflected beam
b) It is perpendicular to undeflected beam
c) It is at 450 to undeflected beam
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: During deriving, we have assumed x axis to be parallel to undeflected beam.

5. Where does origin lies?

a) At right of beam
b) At left of beam
c) At right of deflected beam
d) At centre of beam
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Origin is assumed to be at left of beam and rightward is positive.

6. Positive value of slope is clockwise.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Positive value of slope is counter clockwise.

Following is a cantilever beam and its length is Z.

A moment M is applied at the end B.
E and I are given.

7. What is the degree of static indeterminacy of this question?

a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This has 3 unknown reactions and three equations which make it statically determinate.

8. What will be value of double differentiation of deflection in y direction wrt distance from
point A at point A?
a) M/EI
b) –M/EI
c) 0
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since moment M is acting counterclockwise, moment at A will be clockwise and will be
equal to M.

9. How many boundary conditions will be required to solve this question?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since double differentiation of deflection in y direction wrt distance from point A is
independent of distance from point A, there will be only two unknown constants which would require
2 equations/boundary conditions.
10. What will be the value of differentiation of deflection in y direction wrt distance from point
A at point A?
a) EI
b) 1/EI
c) -EI
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Value will be zero as slope is zero due to fixed support.

11. Value of deflection in y direction at point B will be zero.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We can’t predict deflection in y direction at point B as it is a free end.

12. What will be the value of first obtained constant?

a) 0
b) EI
c) -EI
d) 1/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By replacing value of double differentiation of deflection in y direction wrt distance from
point A at point A will give this result.

13. What will be the value of second obtained constant?

a) 0
b) EI
c) -EI
d) 1/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By replacing value of differentiation of deflection in y direction wrt distance from point A
at point A will give this result.
14. What is slope at point B?
a) MZ/EI
b) -MZ/EI
c) 2MZ/EI
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By solving after putting value of first constant will give this MZ/EI.

15. What is deflection in y direction at point B?

a) MZ /EI
2

b) – MZ2/EI
c) 2 MZ2/EI
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By solving after putting value of first and second constants will give this MZ2/EI.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Moment-Area

Theorems
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Moment-Area Theorems”.
1. The change in slope between any two points on the elastic curve equals the area of
M/EI diagram between both end points of beam.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Change in slope will be equal to area of M/EI diagram between those two points.

2. θ refers
B/A to:-
a) Angle of tangent at B measured wrt the tangent at A
b) Angle of tangent at A measured wrt the tangent at B
c) Angle of tangent at A measured wrt x axis
d) Angle of tangent at A measured wrt y axis
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In the above given equation, if A is first point and B is second, then θB/A is the LHS.

3. If area of M/EI diagram between points A and B is –ve, then angle from tangent A to
tangent B will be measured :-
a) Counterclockwise
b) Clockwise
c) Can be anything
d) Angle will be 0
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Standard sign convention is applied everywhere in the proof, so it is quite obvious.

4. What is the dimension of θ ifB/A area is measured in SI unit:-

a) Degree
b) Radian
c) Dimensionless
d) Can be any of them
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since area is measured in SI units, result too will be in Si units.

5. The vertical deviation is measured along (if first point is A and second point is B):-
a) A vertical line passing through centre of A and B
b) A vertical line passing through A
c) A vertical line passing through B
d) A vertical line passing through either of the end points
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This makes the integration much easier during calculation of deflection.

6. The vertical deviation of tangent at point say A on the elastic curve with respect to the
tangent extended from another point say B equals the “moment” of the area under the
M/EI diagram between the two points about point :-
a) A
b) B
c) Between A and B
d) One of the end points
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since, we are taking A as origin.

7. –ve M/EI area means tangent at A is:-

a) Higher than that extended from B
b) Lower than that extended from B
c) Can’t say
d) Both are equal
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since, during derivation we have always assumed upward to be positive.

8. In general t implies:-
A/B

a) Vertical deflection of tangent at B wrt that at A

b) Vertical deflection of tangent at A wrt that at B
c) Vertical deflection of extended tangent at B wrt tangent at A
d) Vertical deflection of tangent at A wrt extended tangent at B
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It is just a standard to differentiate between tA/B and tB/A.

9. T and
A/B t are:-
B/A

a) Always equal
b) Always unequal
c) Can’t say
d) One of them is zero
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In one case, we will take moment about point A while in other case moment is taken about
point B. So, it can be anything.

10. –ve moment bends the beam convex down.

State whether the above sentence is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: -ve moment bends a beam concave down.

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Theorems – 2
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Moment-Area Theorems – 2”.

Point A is pin joint and B is roller. A load of 40KN is applied at point C.

Length of AC is 2m and d same goes for beam CB.
1. What is the shape for SFD of this diagram?
a) Linear
b) Parabolic
c) Linear with discontinuity
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since loads are not uniform, SFD will be linear and loading at point C will lead to
discontinuity.

2. What is the shape of BMD for this diagram?

a) Rectangular
b) Triangular
c) Parabolic
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will increase till point C and then will start decreasing and in both cases linearly.

3. Where is the peak point of SFD?

a) A
b) C
c) B
d) between A and C
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Value of shear force at point A is +20KN which is the maximum for this case.

4. What is the peak value of BMD of this figure (all options are in KN-m)?
a) 10/EI
b) 20/EI
c) 30/EI
d) 40/EI
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: At point A BM will be 0 and hen will start increasing till point C where its value will be
40/EI i.e. the area between SFD till that point.
5. What should be the area that should be considered if we want to find slope at point B wrt
initial beam?
a) from A to C
b) from A to B
c) from C to B
d) depends upon the loading condition
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: If we thee deflected diagram of this figure, we will find that slope at point C will be zero
as from that point, BM starts decreasing. So we should consider area between point C and B for
slope wrt initial beam.

6. What is the value of slope at point B wrt initial beam?

a) 10/EI
b) 20/EI
c) 30/EI
d) 40/EI
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just calculate the area between point C and point B.

7. To calculate maximum deformation in the deflected beam, which part of the area should
be considered?
a) from A to B
b) from A to C
c) from B to C
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Maximum deformation happens at point C and slope of C is zero i.e. tangent is parallel
to initial beam. This property of point C can be used to calculate maximum deformation.

8. To calculate maximum deformation in deflected beam, about which point should we take
moment of the required part of area?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Tangent at point A is at point A as there is no vertical deflection there and tangent of
point C is parallel to initial beam. So, the length at which it will cut point A vertically will be the
maximum deformation.

9. What is the value of maximum deformation in this case?

a) 80/3EI
b) 120/3EI
c) 180/3EI
d) 40/3EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just take area between point A and C and calculate moment about point A.

10. To calculate relative deflections of tangents at point A and B at point B, about which
point should we moment of the required part of area?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This is the basic second theorem of moment-area theorem.

11. To calculate relative deflections of tangents at point A and B at point B, which part of
area should be considered?
a) A to B
b) A to C
c) C to B
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: This is the basic first theorem of the moment-area theorem.

12. What will be the value of relative deflections of tangents at point A and B at point B?
a) 20/3EI
b) 40/3EI
c) 80/3EI
d) 160/3EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: On doing the steps suggested in Q11 and Q10, we will get this result.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Conjugate-Beam

Method
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Conjugate-Beam Method”.
1. Conjugate-Beam method was developed by:-
a) Hooke
b) Otto mohr
c) Charles E.greene
d) H.muller-Breslau
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Moment area method was developed by mohr and Greene.

2. In this method, shear compare with:-

a) Slope
b) Moment
c) Displacement
d) External load
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: They have similar equations. In one we find area under load, while in other we find area
under M/EI.

3 In this method, moment compare with:-

a) Slope
b) Shear
c) Displacement
d) External load
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: They have similar equations as they both are doubly integrated.

4. If L is length of conjugate beam and l is length of real beam then:

a) L > l
b) L < l
c) L = l
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Length remains same while converting a beam into its conjugate.

5. While converting a beam into its conjugate one, end supports remain same. This
statement is:-
a) Always true
b) Always false
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon type of load
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: To account for slope and displacement of real beam, support changes of conjugate beam
but not every time.

6. Pin joint is replaced by __________ in conjugate beam.

a) Roller
b) Pin
c) Fixed support
d) Link
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since pin has non-zero slope but zero displacement, conjugate beam has got to have zero
moment.

7. Roller is replaced by fixed joint in conjugate beam.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is replaced by a roller only. Logic of pin applies here also.

8. Fixed joint is replaced by ___________ in conjugate beam.

a) Roller
b) Pin
c) Free end
d) Link
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since fixed support has non-zero slope and non-zero displacement, conjugate beam has got
to be free.

9. Free end is replaced by __________ in conjugate beam.

a) Roller
b) Pin
c) Fixed support
d) Link
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since a free end has non-zero slope and non- zero displacement, conjugate beam has got to
have non-zero moment and non-zero slope.

10. Internal pin is replaced by __________ in conjugate beam.

a) Roller
b) Pin
c) Fixed support
d) Hinge
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since int. pin has non-zero slope but zero displacement, conjugate beam has got to have
zero moment.

11. Hinge is replaced by ___________ in conjugate beam.

a) Roller
b) Hinge
c) Fixed support
d) Link
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since hinge has non-zero slope and non- zero displacement, conjugate beam has got to
have non-zero moment and non-zero shear.

12. In conjugate beam, load is always away from beam.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: If M/EI is +ve then it acts upward, otherwise downward.

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Method – 2
This set of Structural Analysis MCQs focuses on “Conjugate-Beam Method – 2”.
B is a hinge support and C is roller support. A and D are free ends. A load of 60 KN acts
in downward direction at point D. Sign conventions are as usual.
AB = CD = 1m and BC = 3m
All force options are in kN.
All moment options are in KNM.
All deformation options are in M.
E and I are given.

1. What will be the reaction force at support C?

a) 20
b) 40
c) 80
d) 120
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Balance moment about point B.

2. What will be the shape of SFD in this case?

a) Linear
b) Parabolic
c) Linear with discontinuity
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since loads are not uniform, SFD will be linear and support at point C and B will lead to
discontinuity.

3. What is the shape of BMD for this diagram?

a) Rectangular
b) Triangular
c) Parabolic
d) Arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will be 0 till point B, and then will increase till C and then again decrease till D (every time
linearly), thus making it triangular.

4. What will be the peak value of SFD?

a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It will decrease to 20 at point B and then increase by 80 at point C and then will remain
constant. So, peak value will be 80-20 i.e. 60KN.

5. Where would peak value of BMD lie?

a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It will be 0 till point B, and then will increase till C and then again decrease till D (every time
linearly), thus making it triangular.

6. Which type of joint would replace point A in its conjugate beam?

a) roller
b) pin
c) hinge
d) fixed
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since point A is a free end, a fixed joint would replace it in the conjugate beam.
7. How many fixed joint will be there in conjugate beam?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since there are 2 fixed ends in initial beam, there will be two fixed joints.

8. There won’t be any hinge in the conjugate beam.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Initial beam comprises of one internal pin and one internal roller, so conjugate beam would
contain two hinges.

9. What will be the shear developed at hinge B in conjugate beam?

a) 30/EI
b) 40/EI
c) 60/EI
d) 80/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Balance moment about point C in the beam BC.

10. What will be the shear developed at hinge C in conjugate beam?

a) 30/EI
b) 40/EI
c) 60/EI
d) 80/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Balance moment about point B in the beam BC.
11. What will be the modulus of slope at point A?
a) 90/EI
b) 40/EI
c) 30/EI
d) 20/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just balance shear forces in the conjugate beam AB.

12. What will be the modulus of slope at point D?

a) 90/EI
b) 40/EI
c) 30/EI
d) 20/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just balance shear forces in the conjugate beam CD after balancing moment.

13. What will be the modulus of deflection of point A?

a) 20/EI
b) 30/EI
c) 80/EI
d) 90/EI
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Balance moment about point B in beam AB.

14. What will be the modulus of deflection of point D?

a) 20/EI
b) 30/EI
c) 80/EI
d) 90/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Balance moment about point C in beam CD.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – External Work

and Strain Energy
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “External Work and Strain Energy”.
U=e work done by all external forces
U=i internal work or strain energy
Δ = final elongation of bar
Θ = final angular deflection
1. U is
i not developed when:-
a) Structure elongates
b) Structure bends
c) Structure deforms
d) External force is zero
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Ui is developed when structure deforms, which is happening in other three options.

2. What will be the value of Ue if material is linear elastic? Axial force is increased from
0 to P gradually.
a) ⁄ P1
4 Δ
b) ⁄ P1
3 Δ
c) ⁄ P1
2 Δ
d) P Δ
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Due to linear elasticity, we can substitute force in terms of P and Δ and then integrate wrt x
to get the final answer.
3. What will be the work done force P if another load external load F’ causes deflection
Δ’ in the above question?
a) ⁄ P
1
4 Δ’
b) ⁄ P
1
3 Δ’
c) ⁄ P
1
2 Δ’
d) P Δ’
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Here, P will remain constant. So, it will be a simple integration from 0 to Δ’.

4. What will be the work done by F’?

a) ⁄ F’
1
4 Δ’
b) ⁄ F’
1
3 Δ’
c) ⁄ F’
1
2 Δ’
d) F’ Δ’
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Here, P will remain constant. So, it will be a simple integration from 0 to Δ’.

5. What will be the value of U if material is linear elastic? Moment is increased from 0 to
e

m gradually.
a) ⁄ M
1
4 θ
b) ⁄ M
1
3 θ
c) ⁄ M
1
2 θ
d) M θ
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Due to linear elasticity, we can substitute moment in terms of M and θ and then integrate
wrt x to get the final answer. Mdθ is done for moment to calculate work done.

6. What will be the work done force M if another load external load M’ causes deflection
θ’ in the above question?
a) ⁄ M
1
4 θ’
b) ⁄ M
1
3 θ’
c) ⁄ M
1
2 θ’
d) M θ’
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Here, P will remain constant. So, it will be a simple integration from 0 to Δ’.

7. What will be the work done by M’ in above question?

a) ⁄ M
1
4 θ’
b) ⁄ M
1
3 θ’
c) ⁄ M
1
2 θ’
d) M θ’
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Due to linear elasticity, we can substitute moment in terms of M and θ and then integrate
wrt x to get the final answer. Mdθ is done for moment to calculate work done.

8. If an axial force N is applied gradually to a bar which is linear elastic and has a
constant cross sectional area A and length L, what will be Δ?
a) ⁄ NL/AE
1
4

b) ⁄ NL/AE
1
3

c) ⁄ NL/AE
1
2

d) NL/AE
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Hooke’s law will be valid here as material is linear elastic.

9. In the above question, what will be the value of U?

i

a) ⁄ N L/AE
1
4
2

b) ⁄ N L/AE
1
3
2

c) ⁄ N L/AE
1
2
2

d) N L/AE
2

View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Once deformation is known, we can calculate the work done using earlier equations and
then Ue = Ui.

10. What will be the value of dU in i terms of E and I?

a) ⁄ M dx/EI
1
4
2

b) ⁄ M dx/EI
1
3
2

c) ⁄ M dx/EI
1
2
2
d) M dx/EI
2

View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Relation between dθ and M/EI is known. So, we can use that to get results.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Principle of Work

and Energy
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Principle of Work and Energy”.

Ue = work done by all external forces

Ui = internal work or strain energy
Δ = final elongation of bar
Θ = final angular deflection

1. Principle of virtual work was developed by mohr.

State whether the above sentence is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Principle of virtual work was developed by John Bernoulli.

2. What is the relation between work done by external loads and work done by internal
loads.
a) They are unequal
b) They are equal
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon load
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: External and internal displacements must be related by compatibility of displacement.

3. Dummy unit load method and virtual work method are two different approaches.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: They both are same methods.

4. To apply this method it is :-

a) Compulsory for external and internal forces to be in equilibrium
b) Not compulsory for external and internal forces to be in equilibrium
c) Compulsory for external and internal forces to be in equilibrium in higher loads
d) Compulsory for external and internal forces to be in equilibrium in lesser loads
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since we are equating work done, it compulsory for them to be in equilibrium.

5. This method can be applied when:-

a) Elastic limit is exceeded
b) Elastic limit is not exceeded
c) Doesn’t depend upon elastic limit
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: As after elastic limit, work done can’t be equated.

6. This method can be applied when:-

a) Supports are moving
b) Supports are not moving
c) Can be applied in both case
d) Can be applied in neither cases
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is required for structure to be stable for application of this method.
7. What is the shape of load-deformation curve for a linear elastic member?
a) Straight line with constant slope
b) Straight line with varying slope
c) Curve
d) Sine wave
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In these cases, both are directly proportional.

8. What is the shape of load-deformation curve for a non-linear elastic member?

a) Straight line with constant slope
b) Straight line with varying slope
c) Curve
d) Circle
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In these cases, each one has unique relationship between load and deformation.

9. What is the relation between work done and complementary work done?
a) They are always equal
b) They are always equal
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon loading
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: They are equal only when Hooke’s law is applicable i.e. the material is linearly elastic.

10. Conservation of energy will be applicable only when:-

a) Static load is applied
b) Dynamic load is applied
c) Can be anything
d) Large load is applied
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In cases of dynamic load, acceleration may occur and some of the external work will be
transferred into kinetic energy.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Method of Virtual

Work: Trusses and Castigliano’s Theorem
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Method of Virtual Work: Trusses and Castigliano’s Theorem”.
N = normal force
n = Internal virtual normal force
Δ = Displacement of joints by real loads
L = length of a member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = modulus of elasticity of a member
1. Internal deformation caused by real loads will be in a linear elastic member:-
a) ⁄ NL/AE
1
4

b) ⁄ NL/AE
1
3

c) ⁄ NL/AE
1
2

d) NL/AE
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since it is a linear elastic material, we can use various relationships.

2. What will be the value of Δ in a member:-

a) Σ ⁄ nNL/AE
1
4

b) Σ ⁄ nNL/AE
1
3

c) Σ ⁄ nNL/AE
1
2

d) Σ nNL/AE
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just substituting the earlier equation in the main equation, we can get it.
3. What is change in length of member if temperature increases by ΔT and expansion
coefficient is ά?
a) ⁄ ά
1
4 ΔTL
b) ⁄ ά
1
3 ΔTL
c) ⁄ ά
1
2 ΔTL
d) ά ΔTL
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Change in length is directly proportional to change in temperature and expansion
coefficient with 1 as proportionality coefficient.

4. What will be the value of Δ in a member:-

a) Σ ⁄ nά
1
4 ΔTL
b) Σ ⁄ nά
1
3 ΔTL
c) Σ ⁄ nά
1
2 ΔTL
d) Σ nά ΔTL
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just substituting the earlier equation in the main equation, we can get it.

5. What is the unit of virtual unit load?

a) N
b) Lb
c) kip
d) Anything
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Its unit can be anything as it will cancel with that of n.

Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount.

6. This theorem is applicable when temperature is varying. State whether the above
sentence is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is applicable only when temperature is not changing.

7. In which of the following cases, is this theorem applicable?

a) Yielding support, non-linear elastic material
b) Non-yielding support, linear elastic material
c) Yielding support, linear elastic material
d) Non-yielding support, non-linear elastic material
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is applicable in cases of non-yielding support and non-linear elastic material.

8. If any of the external forces acting increases, then internal energy would:-
a) Decrease
b) Increase
c) Not change
d) Become -ve
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Due to increase in force, external work done would increase which would cause an increase
in strain energy.

9. What will be Δ if change in force is DP and du is change in internal energy?

a) ⁄ du/dp
1
4

b) ⁄ du/dp
1
3

c) ⁄ du/dp
1
2

d) du/dp
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: On equating internal energy after changing order of application of forces.

10. This theorem is applicable when non-conservative forces are applied.

State whether the above statement is true or file.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is only applicable when forces are of conservative type.

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Trusses
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Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount

P = external force applied
N = internal force in the member force applied
L = length of member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = Modulus of elasticity
Same symbol is used for partial and total differentiation and they are pretty obvious.

1. What will be Δ in case of straight members using theorem?

a) 1⁄4 ΣN(dN/dP)L/AE
b) 1⁄3 ΣN(dN/dP)L/AE
c) 1⁄2 ΣN(dN/dP)L/AE
d) ΣN(dN/dP)L/AE
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: On substituting value of internal energy in earlier theorem, we can get this.

2. P is treated here as:-

a) constant
b) variable
c) it doesn’t matter
d) depends upon load
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: P is treated as variable and N is expressed in its term for partial differentiation.

3. Force P is applied in the direction of Δ

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: P is applied in above said direction. That is how we have been calculating the work
done till now.

4. N is caused by:-
a) constant forces
b) variable forces
c) both
d) neither
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It is caused by both the constant external force and variable P.
A beam has been subjected to gradually applied load P1 and P2 causing deflection Δ1 and Δ2.
Gradual increase of dp1 causes subsequent deflection of dΔ1 and dΔ2.

5. What will be the external work performed during application of load?

a) 1⁄2 (p1 Δ1 + p2 Δ2)
b) 1⁄2 (p2 Δ1 + p1 Δ2)
c) p1 Δ1 + p2 Δ2
d) p2 Δ1 + p1 Δ2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since loads are gradually applied, work done will be average load times deflection. We
can also find by integration.

6. What will be the work done during additional application of dp1?

a) p1 dΔ1 + p2 dΔ2 + dp1d Δ1
b) p1 dΔ1 + p2 dΔ2 + 1⁄2 dp1d Δ1
c) p1 dΔ1 + 1⁄2 p2 dΔ2 + dp1d Δ1
d) 1⁄2 p1 dΔ1 + p2 dΔ2 + dp1d Δ1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: At this time p1 and p2 are already applied, only dp1 is gradually applied.

7. Additional work done due to application of dp1 is p1 dΔ1 + p2 dΔ2.

Sate whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is true as the third term can be ignored as it is very small.

8. What will be the work done if all three forces are place at once on the beam?
a) (p1 + dp1)(Δ1 + dΔ1) + (p2)( Δ2 + dΔ2)
b) (p1 + dp1)(Δ1 + dΔ1) + 1⁄2 (p2)( Δ2 + dΔ2)
c) ⁄2 (p1
1
+ dp1)(Δ1 + dΔ1) + (p2)( Δ2 + dΔ2)
d) 1⁄2 (p1 + dp1)(Δ1 + dΔ1) + 1⁄2 (p2)( Δ2 + dΔ2)
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Now, since all the loads are gradually applied, all will have a factor of half.

9. What will be change in work done in both case on initial application of load?
a) p1dΔ1 + dp1 Δ1 + p2dΔ2
b) 1⁄2 p1dΔ1 + dp1 Δ1 + p2dΔ2
c) 1⁄2 p1dΔ1 + 1⁄2 dp1 Δ1 + p2dΔ2
d) 1⁄2 p1dΔ1 + 1⁄2 dp1 Δ1 + 1⁄2 p2dΔ2
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: We will get this by just subtracting two works done. This will be termed as dw.

10. Which of the following is equal to Δ1?

a) dw/dp2
b) dw/p1
c) dw/p2
d) dw/dp1
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just substitute value of p2d Δ2 in dw using one of the earlier equation.

X is taken along the axis of beam

1 = external virtual unit load acting on the beam with direction same as that of Δ.
m = internal virtual moment in beam.
Δ = external displacement of the point caused by the real loads.
M = internal moment caused by the real loads.
E = modulus of elasticity .
I = moment of inertia of cross-sectional area.

11. Which of the following term is integrated to calculate Δ.

a) mM/EI
b) M/mEI
c) E/mMI
d) I/EMm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: To calculate Δ we equate work done on both side which will mean m multiplied by
angular displacement which is M/EI.

12. If L is the length of beam, then what are the upper and lower limits of the above
integration?
a) –L, L
b) –L, 0
c) 0, L
d) ½ L, L
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Integration is done all over the beam, as it will give the work done.

13. Generally, in doing such integrations in which of the following’s term is m expressed?
a) M
b) E
c) I
d) x
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since we have to integrate wrt x, we express m in terms of x.

14. Which of the following term does 1.Δ represents?

a) work done by actual forces
b) virtual strain energy stored in beam
c) real strain energy stored in beam
d) total work done by actual and virtual forces
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Term shown above basically reprents virual load multiplied by displacement.

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Indeterminate Structures
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Statically Indeterminate Structures”.

1. Most of the real world structures are statically determinate.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Most of the real world structures are statically indeterminate owing to added supports or
member or general form.
2. All reinforced concrete buildings are most of times:-
a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Mixture
d) Unstable
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This is because columns and beams are continuous in these cases over joints and
supports.

3. in most cases, for a given loading maximum stress and deflection of an indeterminate
structure are __________ than that of a determinate one.
a) Larger
b) Smaller
c) Larger for small load
d) Smaller for larger load
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Indeterminate structure deflects lesser than a determinate one.

4. Which structure will perform better during earthquake?

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Both
d) Depends upon magnitude of earthquake
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Indeterminate structure has a tendency to redistribute its load to its redundant supports
in case of overloading.

5. There are two beams of equal length L and a load P is acting on centre of both beams.
One of them is simply supported at both ends while the other one is fixed at both ends.
Deflection of centre of simply supported beam will be __________ times that of defection of
centre of fixed beam.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Maximum moment developed in simply supported beam will be twice that of fixed
supported and hence, we can find deflections.

6. Which type of structure would cost less in terms of materials?

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Both will cost equally
d) Depends upon loading
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Statically indeterminate would cost less as they can support a loading with thinner
members and increased stability.

7. Which type of structure would cost less in terms of supports?

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Both will cost equally
d) Depends upon loading
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Supports and joints of indeterminate structures are costly compared to that of a
determinate one.

8. Differential settlement is problematic to which type of structure?

a) Statically determinate
b) Statically indeterminate
c) Both
d) Neither
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It causes development of internal stress in statically indeterminate structures.

9. Fabrication errors don’t cause additional stresses in statically indeterminate structures.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Fabrication errors do cause generation of additional stresses in statically indeterminate
structures.

10. If in the above problem in Q5, if load P is excessively increased in simply supported
beam, then where would a hinge like point form?
a) At one of the ends
b) At both ends
c) At centre
d) At centre as well as both ends
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: On application of excessive load, a hinge/pin like point forms at the centre of beam.

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Frames”.

1. Force-displacement requirements are not necessary to be satisfied for statically

indeterminate structures.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Force-displacement requirement along with equilibrium and compatibility conditions are
required to satisfy for a statically indeterminate structure.

2. Force-displacement requirement of statically indeterminate structures depend upon which

factor?
a) material’s response
b) magnitude of load applied
c) supports
d) position of load applied
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It depends upon material’s response. We have assumed the material to linear elastic
for further discussions.

3. Who of the following initially developed force method?

a) Muller
b) Breslau
c) Mohr
d) James clerk Maxwell
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Maxwell originally developed force method. Later options then developed this method.

4. Which of the following conditions form the basis of this method?

a) equilibrium conditions
b) force-displacement conditions
c) load applied
d) compatibility conditions
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This method is based on compatibility conditions and therefore it is also known as
compatibility method.

5. Redundant forces are calculated in last step while using force method.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Redundant forces are calculated in initial steps in this method. Rest of forces is
calculated by using these values.

6. Which of the following conditions form the basis of displacement method?

a) equilibrium conditions
b) force-displacement conditions
c) load applied
d) compatibility conditions
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Force displacement relations are written in the first step of displacement method.

7. Which of the following conditions is used in both force and displacement method in any
stage?
a) equilibrium conditions
b) force-displacement conditions
c) load applied
d) compatibility conditions
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Force displacement equations are used in both methods.

8. Flexibility coefficients are used in which of the following method?

a) force method
b) displacement method
c) both force and displacement method
d) virtual force method
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Coefficient of unknowns while using force method is known as Flexibility coefficients.

9. Stiffness coefficients are used in which of the following method?

a) force method
b) displacement method
c) both force and displacement method
d) virtual force method
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Coefficient of unknowns while using displacement method is known as stiffness
coefficients.

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Procedure”.

In above figure, joint A is fixed and joint B is pinned. C lies in between A and B and a load of
P are applied there.
Δb = Displacement caused when vertical support at point B is chosen to be neglected.
By = redundant force
1. How many unknowns are there in the above figure?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 4 unknown forces are there, 3 forces and one moment.
2. The above structure is statically indeterminate.
State whether the above sentence is true or false.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 4 unknown forces and 3 reactions are there. So, it is statically indeterminate.

3. This structure is made redundant by temporarily removing how many support reactions?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As the degree of indeterminacy is one, one of the support reactions is chosen to be
redundant.

4. Which of the following forces can’t be chosen to be redundant?

a) Vertical support at point A
b) P
c) Vertical support at B
d) Moment at A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Load P can’t be chosen as this is the load causing deflection. Rest all support forces
can be chosen to be redundant.

5. Δ/ bb refers to displacement cause by By.

What does first b in Δ/ bb stands for?
a) Where unknown reaction acts
b) Point whose deflection is considered
c) Can be anything
d) Depends upon load applied
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: First b refers to the point where load is specified, second B refers to the point where
load is applied.
6. What is the compatibility equation for the above mentioned condition?
a) Δ/ bb – Δb = 0
b) Δ/ bb + Δb = 0
c) Δ/ bb – Δb > 0
d) Δ/ bb – Δb < 0
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Both the displacement will be opposite in direction and equal in magnitude.

7. How much load acts and in which direction at point B for the displacement to be fbb?
a) Unit, opposite to By
b) Unit, same as by
c) Small, opposite to By
d) Large, same as By
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Displacement caused by unit load acting in the direction of By is termed as fbb.

8. Which one of the following describes fbb?

a) Δ/ bb / By
b) By/ Δ / bb
c) Δ/ bb – By
d) Δ/ bb + By
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Δ/ bb is actual displacement caused by By, and fbb is caused by unit load. So, its fbb
times By Δ/ bb/By.

9. According to maxwell’s theorem:-

a) fab = faa
b) fbb = faa
c) fba = fab
d) fba = fbb
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The displacement of a point B on a structure due to a unit load acting at point A is equal
to the displacement of point A when the unit load is acting at point B.
10. Maxwell’s theorem doesn’t apply when external moments are placed on the beam.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is also applicable when external moments are acting on the structure instead of
forces.

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Remarks on the Force Method of Analysis
This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Additional Remarks on the Force Method of Analysis”.

1. Flexibility coefficients depend upon loading of the primary structure.

State whether the above statement is true or false
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It does not depend upon loading of the primary structure.

2. How many compatibility equations should be written if we have n no. of redundant

reactions?
a) n – 1
b) n
c) n + 1
d) n + 2
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No. of redundant reactions and compatibility equations are equal.

3. Flexibility matrix is always:-

a) symmetric
b) non-symmetric
c) anti-symmetric
d) depends upon loads applied
View Answer
Answer: a
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
located:-
a) near main diagonal
b) near edges
c) in between
d) near side middles
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Numerical accuracy increases if larger coefficients are located near the main diagonal
of matrix.

5. Which of the following primary structure is best for computational purposes?

a) symmetric
b) non-symmetric
c) anti-symmetric
d) depends upon loads applied
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is easier to compute solutions for flexibility coefficient matrix in that case.

6. For computational purposes, deflected primary structure ans actual structure should be
___________
a) as different as possible
b) as similar as possible
c) it doesn’t matter
d) in between
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This leads to small corrections induced by redundants.

7. Indeterminate analysis of a symmetrical structure is difficult from that of a non symmetric

one.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Symmetricity makes the indeterminate analysis easier.

8. In general, any structure can be classified as a symmetric one :-

a) when its structure is symmetric
b) when its loading is symmetric
c) when its supports are symmetric
d) when it develops symmetric internal loading and deflections
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It is deemed as symmetric when when it develops symmetric internal loading and
deflections about central axis.

9. Normally, which of the following things may/may not be symmetric to develop

symmetricity?
a) material
b) geometry
c) loading
d) dki
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Composition, geometry and loading are generally require to be symmetric.

10. Indeterminate analysis of a anti-symmetrically loaded structure is difficult from that of

non symmetric one.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Solving one side would give modulus of deflections of other side as well.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Beams-1”.

Ray = reaction at support A in y direction.

Sign convention is as usual.
Beam is linear elastic.
Point A is a pin joint and point B and C are roller support. D is just an arbitrary point.
Unit load is applied at point D.

1. What will be the value of Ray in the above figure?

a) Fad/Faa
b) –Fad/Faa
c) Fda/Faa
d) –Fda/Faa
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: If we remove the support at point A and replace it by force Faa. Due to sign convention,
its direction will be initially considered upward.
2. What will be the difference between magnitudes of Fad and Fda?
a) Faa
b) 0
c) Fad
d) Fda
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Due to validity of Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem, magnitudes of Fad and Fda will be
equal.

3. What is the relation between Fad and Fda?

a) Fad = -Fda
b) Fad = Fda
c) Fad = -2Fda
d) Fad = 2Fda
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Magnitudes will be same as stated above. Now, sign will be opposite as slope at B
won’t change in deflection diagram and there won’t be and vertical deflection at point C.

4. Which of the following is equal to Ray?

a) Faa/Fda
b) –Faa/Fda
c) Fda/Faa
d) –Fda/Faa
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just replacing the value of Fad in the answer of Q1 will give us the result. This relation
will be the basic equation for ILD of indeterminate structures.

5. The relationship between Ray,Fda and Faa is valid only for point A.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is valid for all supports like B and C, just replace all a’s by that point. We haven’t used
any support conditions of point A while deriving this equation.
A is a fixed support and B is roller.
AB = 18m.
C is a point at a distance of 6m from point A.
D is a point at a distance of 6m from point B.
Assume E and I to be given.

6. What is the DSI for this structure?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Total 4 unknowns are there and 3 equations are there.

7. How many redundant forces are there in the above structure?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 1 redundant force is there as it is equal to DSI.
We have taken the horizontal force at point A as redundant force.

8. Which support should replace fixed support at point A for above condition?
a) pin
b) roller
c) hinge
d) slider mechanism
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Only slider will give both moment and vertical reaction.
9. What will be the value of Ray for ILD?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) -1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since redundant force is applied at point A, Fda/Faa will be the result unity.

10. What will be the value of Δaa?

a) 544/EI
b) 944/EI
c) 1544/EI
d) 1944/EI
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Applying a redundant load of unity on point A and applying conjugate beam method will
give the answer easily.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Beams-2”.

1. What will be the value of Rba?

a) 1
b) 0
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Δba will be zero as it is roller supported.

2. What will be the value of Rca?

a) 1
b) 0
c) 0.652
d) 0.852
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It will be the ration of Δca and Δaa. Δaa is 1944/EI and Δca is 1656/EI.

3. What will be the value of Rda?

a) 1
b) 0
c) 0.481
d) 0.681
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It will be the ration of Δda and Δaa. Δaa is 1944/EI and Δca is 936/EI. Join all these
point for ILD.

4. What will be the slope of ILD at point A?

a) 1
b) -1
c) 0
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since point A is fixed joint, slope will always be zero there.

5. What will be the shape of overall ILD?

a) straight line
b) parabola
c) hyperbola
d) arbitrary curve
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: ILD will be basically(approximately) a line passing through all above points but it will be
a type of curve as slope near A will be zero and then slope will change.

A and C is a pin support while B is roller support.

XL and XR are centroid of uniform loading on beams AB and BC respectively.
IL and IR are given.
LR and LL are length of beams.
AR and AL are areas of beams.

6. What is the change in slope at point B?

a) AR . XR/LR
b) AL . XL/IL
c) 0
d) AR . XR/E . LR
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since point B is roller support, there won’t be any change at of slope at point B.

7. Which of the following is method for solving indeterminate structures?

a) 1 moment equation
b) 2 moment equation
c) 3 moment equation
d) 4 moment equation
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: We will be discussing this method in detail subsequently.

8. 3 moment method is valid in:-

a) single span beams
b) only double span beams
c) double and single span beams
d) only multiple span beams
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This method is valid in only multiple span beam i.e. including double span.

9. 3 moment method can be used in:-

a) single span beams
b) only double span beams
c) double and single span beams
d) all types of beams
View Answer
Answer: d
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particular techniques.

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Method of Analysis:General Procedures
This set of Structural Analysis Question Bank focuses on “Displacement Method of
Analysis:General Procedures”.

1. First step in this method is to find stiffness coefficient.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: First step in this method is to write equilibrium equations and find unknown
displacements.

2. What is the SI unit of stiffness coefficient?

a) M/KN
b) KN/M
c) KN
d) M
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is load/force per unit deflection.

3. Which of the following is unknown in this method?

a) force
b) displacement
c) support reactions
d) can’t say
View Answer

4. Degree of kinetic indeterminacy is used in this method.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It is true. We use DSI in force method and DKI in this method.

5. Which of the following are not usual places for nodes’ location?
a) joints
b) supports
c) point of change in cross section
d) inflection point of BMD
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Rest all options are usual location for nodes.

6. How many rotations are possible in case of 3 dimensional frame/beam?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Rotations in all 3 directions are possible in 3 dimensional case.

7. How many linear displacements can a node have in a 2 dimensional frame/beam?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is possible in general X and Y axis.

8. Which of the following methods for solving indeterminate structures are easiest for
computational purposes?
a) Force method
b) Displacement method
c) Method of consistent deformation
d) Moment area method
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A and C are same options and deflection method requires less effort.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Slope-Deflection Equations”.
1. Deflection Equations method was developed by:-
a) Mohr
b) Bernoulli
c) Maxwell
d) Mohr and manderla
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This method was developed by mohr and manderla.
A simply supported beam with a uniform load of W and a point load P is there. Length of beam is L. EI is
given. Left point is A and right point is B.

2. What is the Degree of freedom of this beam?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Rotation at both ends and relative displacement in y direction due to settlement of one of
the ends.

3. If point A goes down and point B goes up, then this will be:-
a) Positive rotation
b) Negative rotation
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon magnitude
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will cause span’s cord angle to rotate anti-clockwise.
Node B is kept fixed while node A is rotated by θA.

4. What will be MBA in this case?

a) EI θ /L
A

b) 2EI θ /L
A

c) 3EI θ /L
A

d) 4EI θ /L
A

View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Use conjugate beam method and since displacement at both ends is zero, equate both end
moments of conjugate beam to zero.

5. What will be MAB in this case?

a) EI θ /L
A

b) 2EI θ /L
A

c) 3EI θ /L
A

d) 4EI θ /L
A

View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Use conjugate beam method and since displacement at both ends is zero, equate both end
moments of conjugate beam to zero.
Node A is kept fixed while node B is rotated by θB.

6. What will be MAB in this case?

a) EI θ /L
B

b) 2EI θ /L
B

c) 3EI θ /L
B

d) 4EI θ /L
B

View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Use conjugate beam method and since displacement at both ends is zero, equate both end
moments of conjugate beam to zero.

7. What will be MBA in this case?

a) EI θ /L
B

b) 2EI θ /L
B

c) 3EI θ /L
B

d) 4EI θ /L
B

View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Use conjugate beam method and since displacement at both ends is zero, equate both end
moments of conjugate beam to zero.
Now, member is rotated in clockwise direction by displacing node B by a distance of Δ.

8. What will be the difference in moment acting at both the ends?

a) EI Δ/L 2
b) 2EI Δ/L 2

c) 3EI Δ/L 2

d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Both ends are not rotating.

9. What will be the difference in shear force acting at both the ends?
a) EI Δ/L 2

b) 2EI Δ/L 2

c) 3EI Δ/L 2

d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Both ends are not rotating.

10. What will be the value of M ?AB

a) -2EI Δ/L 2

b) -4EI Δ/L 2

c) -6EI Δ/L 2

d) 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Use conjugate beam and equate MBA to Δ.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Analysis of
Beams-1”.

1. While using slope deflection method, in which direction is moment taken as positive?
a) Clockwise
b) Anti-clockwise
c) Depends upon case
d) Depends upon loading
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Clockwise moments are always taken as positive while theses equations.

2. While drawing BMD after using these equations, in which direction is moment taken as positive?
a) Clockwise
b) Anti-clockwise
c) Depends upon case
d) Depends upon loading
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: While drawing BMD after using these equations we use our usual notations for sign of
moments.

A and B are fixed supports.

3. If support B settles by 1mm downward, what is direction of rotation at point A?

a) +ve
b) -ve
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon loading at point A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates clockwise about point A, so rotation is +ve.

4 If support B settles by 1mm downward, what is direction of rotation at point B?

a) +ve
b) -ve
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon loading at point A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates clockwise about point B, so rotation is +ve.

5. If support A settles by 1mm downward, what is direction of rotation at point A?

a) +ve
b) -ve
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon loading at point A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates anti clockwise about point A, so rotation is +ve.

6. If support A settles by 1mm downward, what is direction of rotation at point B?

a) +ve
b) -ve
c) Can’t say
d) Depends upon loading at point A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In this case, AB rotates anti 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
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: We divide each part between two supports, so there will be 3 parts as 4 supports are
there.

8. How many sde (slope deflection equations) are possible if 4 supports are there?
a) 0
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Each part will give 2 unique equations, so there will be a total of 6 equations.

9. Initially, how many total unknowns will be there in 6 equations?

a) 3
b) 6
c) 9
d) 12
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Total 9 unknowns will be there, 2 rotations and one deflection in each part.

10. After writing sde, what is the second step?

a) Use stress-strain relationship
b) Use equilibrium equations
c) Use compatibility equations
d) Can’t say
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: After writing sde, we use equilibrium equations so as to lessen the no. of unknowns.

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“Analysis of Beams-2”.
FEM = Fixed End Moments

A and C are fixed supports. B is a roller. A distributed load is acting on beam BC with peak
at C being 6N/ft. AB is 8 ft. while BC is 6ft. Take EI as constant.
All moments options are in N-ft.

1. How many separate parts will be required for this question?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since, 3 supports are there we will divide it into 2 separate parts to solve.

2. What is FEM of point B in beam BC?

a) 7.2
b) -7.2
c) 10.8
d) -10.8
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Formula for moment for least of triangular loading is wl^2/30 and direction will be anti-
clockwise.

3. What is FEM of point C in beam BC?

a) 7.2
b) -7.2
c) 10.8
d) -10.8
View Answer
Answer: c
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?

a) 0
b) 10
c) 20
d) 30
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since, there is no external load acting on beam AB, there won’t be any FEM at point A.

5. What will be the FEM at point B in beam AB?

a) 0
b) 10
c) 20
d) 30
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since, there is no external load acting on beam AB, there won’t be any FEM at point B
in beam AB.

6. What will be the deflection of beam AB?

a) 0
b) 1/EI
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As, point A is a fixed support, it won’t allow any deflection to take place.

7. What will be the deflection of beam BC?

a) 0
b) 1/EI
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As, point C is a fixed support, it won’t allow any deflection to take place.

8. What will be the rotation of beam AB at point A?

a) 0.2
b) -0.2
c) 0
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

9. What will be the rotation of beam BC at point C?

a) 0.2
b) -0.2
c) 0
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point C as it is a fixed support.

10. After using all the joint conditions, how many unknowns are still left?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Rotation at point B in either of beam is not known (they are both equal).

11. What will be the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near joint B?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mAB + mBC = 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.
12. Total how many equations will be generated?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Two separate fixed beams are considered. So, there will be a total of 4 equations.

13. What will be the value of rotation at point B after solving these equations?
a) 3.17/EI
b) 4.17/EI
c) 5.17/EI
d) 6.17/EI
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just use the above mentioned equation i.e. mBA + mBC = 0.

14. What will be the value of mAB, after solving these equations?
a) 3.09
b) 1.54
c) 12.86
d) -3.09
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in 1st equation.

15. What will be the value of mBC, after solving these equations?
a) 3.09
b) 1.54
c) 12.86
d) -3.09
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in 3rd equation.

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Analysis of Beams-3″.

FEM = Fixed End Moments

A and C are fixed supports. B is a roller. A distributed load is acting on beam BC with peak
at C being 6N/ft. AB is 8 ft. while BC is 6ft. Take EI as constant.
All moments options are in N-ft.

1. What will be the value of mCB, after solving these equations?

a) 3.09
b) 1.54
c) 12.86
d) -3.09
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in 4th equation.

2. What will be the value of mBA, after solving these equations?

a) 3.09
b) 1.54
c) 12.86
d) -3.09
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It will be inverse of mBC as shown above.

3. What will be the shear at point A?

a) -0.379
b) 0.479
c) -0.579
d) 0.679
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam AB about point B.

4. What will be the shear at point C?

a) -11.86
b) 12.86
c) -13.86
d) 14.86
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam BC about point B.

5. What will be the support reaction at point B?

a) 4.95
b) -5.95
c) 3.65
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
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.

A is a fixed support, while B and C are roller supports. Uniformly distributed load of 2KN/m
is acting on span AB. Load of 12 kN acts at a point between B and C. AB = 24m, BC = 8m.
Load of 24KN acts at centre of BC.
All moment options are given in kN-M.

6. How many separate parts will be required for this question?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since, 3 supports are there we will divide it into 2 separate parts to solve.

7. What is FEM of point A in beam AB?

a) 18
b) -18
c) 96
d) -96
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Formula for moment for unit load applied at mid point is WL and direction will be anti
2.12

clockwise.

8. What is FEM of point C in beam BC if we assume beam BC to be fixed?

a) 12
b) -12
c) 36
d) -36
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Formula for moment for unit load applied at mid point is PL/8 and direction will be
clockwise at point C.
9. What will be the end moment at point B in beam BC?
a) 18
b) -18
c) 96
d) -96
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Formula for moment for unit load applied at mid point is WL^2.12 and direction will be
clockwise.

10. What will be the end moments at point B in beam BC if beam BC is considered to be
fixed at support B and pin supported at support C?
a) 18
b) -18
c) 96
d) -96
View Answer

11. What will be the deflection of beam AB?

a) 0
b) 1/EI
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say
View Answer
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?

a) 0
b) 1/EI
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As, point B is a fixed support, it won’t allow any deflection to take place.

13. What will be the rotation of beam AB at point A?

a) 0.2
b) -0.2
c) 0
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

14. What will be the rotation of beam BC at point C?

a) 0.2
b) -0.2
c) 0
d) it will depend upon the rotation of beam BC at point B
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: According to equations, it will depend upon the rotation of beam BC at point C.

15. After using all the joint conditions, how many unknowns are still left?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Rotation at point B in either of beam is not known (they are both equal).

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A is a fixed support, while B and C are roller supports. Uniformly distributed load of 2KN/m
is acting on span AB. Load of 12 kN acts at a point between B and C. AB = 24m, BC = 8m.
Load of 24KN acts at centre of BC.
All moment options are given in kN-M.

1. What will be the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near joint B?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mAB + mBC = 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.

2. Total how many equations will be generated?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Beam AB will give 2 equations, but ultimately beam BC will give only one equation.

3. What will be the value of rotation at point B after solving these equations?
a) 317/EI
b) -117/EI
c) -144/EI
d) 344/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just use the above mentioned equation i.e. mBA + mBC = 0.
4. What will be the value of mAB, after solving these equations?
a) 108
b) 72
c) -72
d) -108
View Answer
Answer: d
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
c) -72
d) -108
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in 3rd equation.

6. What will be the value of mCB, after solving these equations?

a) 3.09
b) 1.54
c) 12.86
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It is already assumed that its value will be zero as we are considering support C as a
pin.

7. What will be the value of mBA, after solving these equations?

a) 108
b) 72
c) -72
d) -108
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It will be inverse of mBC as shown above.
8. What will be the shear at point A?
a) 25.5
b) 22.5
c) 15
d) -3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam AB about point B.

9. What will be the shear at point C?

a) 25.5
b) 22.5
c) 15
d) -3
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just conserve moment in beam BC about point B.

10. What will be the support reaction at point B?

a) 25.5
b) 22.5
c) 15
d) 37.5
View Answer
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.

11. There will be one point of discontinuity in the shear diagram of this question.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: This statement is true as in between the beam, one external support exerts some
loading.
12. There will be one point of discontinuity in the bending moment diagram of this question.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This statement is false as no external moment is applied in between the beam.

13. What will be the final moment at point C?

a) -108
b) 54.6
c) 0
d) 108
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Point C is free end, so there won’t be any moment there.

14. What will be the final moment at point A?

a) -108
b) 54.6
c) 0
d) 108
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It will be same as mAB, as no external moment is acting otherwise.

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“Analysis of Beams-5”.

A and B are fixed supports. B and C are roller supports. Roller support at point C is pushed
downward by 0.1 m. AB = 24m, BC = 20m and CD = 15m.
All moment options are in KNM.
Take EI as constant.

1. How many separate parts will be required for this question?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Since, 4 supports are there we will divide it into 2 separate parts to solve.

2. What is FEM of point B in beam BC?

a) 7.2
b) -7.2
c) 10.8
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: No force is acting on beam BC.

3. What is FEM of point C in beam BC?

a) 7.2
b) 0
c) 10.8
d) -10.8
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No force is acting on beam BC.

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

a) 453.1
b) -453.1
c) 72
d) -72
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Formula for moment for unit load applied at mid point is WL and direction will be anti
2.12

clockwise.

5. What will be the FEM at point B in beam AB?

a) 453.1
b) -453.1
c) 72
d) -72
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Formula for moment for unit load applied at mid point is WL^2.12 and direction will be
clockwise.

6. What will be the deflection of beam AB?

a) 0
b) 1/EI
c) 2/EI
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As, point A is a fixed support, it won’t allow any deflection to take place.

7. What will be the deflection of beam BC?

a) -.1
b) .1
c) 0.005
d) -0.005
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Deflection will be 0.1 and it will be +ve as it will be rotating clockwise.

8. What will be the rotation of beam AB at point A?

a) 0.2
b) -0.2
c) 0
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

9. What will be the rotation of beam CD at point D?

a) 0.2
b) -0.2
c) 0
d) can’t say
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point C as it is a fixed support.

10. After using all the joint conditions, how many unknowns are still left?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Rotation at point B and at point C in either of beam is not known (they are both equal).

11. What will be one of the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near
joint B?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mAB + mBC = 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.

12. Total how many equations will be generated?

a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Three separate fixed beams are considered. So, there will be a total of 6 equations.

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AB = 12m, BC= 8m
Assume EI to be constant throughout. All moment options are given in N-m and all force
options are given in N.
FEM represent fixed end moments.

1. This beam is a sway frame.

State whether this statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This frame is a non-sway frame as all supports, member and loading is symmetrical.

2. If value of EI in right frame member was twice that of the left one then this frame will be a
sway one.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In that case, members won’t remain symmetric anymore and beams will deflect.

3. What will be the value of FEMBC?

a) 80
b) -80
c) -160
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Formula for FEM in this type of loading is 5wl2/96 and direction will be anticlockwise.

4. What will be the value of FEMCB?

a) 80
b) -80
c) -160
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Formula for FEM in this type of loading is 5wl2/96 and direction will be clockwise.

5. What will be the value of rotation at point A?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

6. What will be the value of rotation at point D?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point D as it is a fixed support.

7. How many deflection unknowns will be there in this case for which we would need
equations?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Initially, there will be 3 displacement unknowns, but all of them will come out to be zero
as it is non-sway frame.

8. How many unknowns will be left finally which are non-zero?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Rotation at points B and C will be left finally to be calculated from equations.

9. How many total slope deflection equations will be written in this question?
a) 8
b) 6
c) 4
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 3 members are there and non joint has a zero moment, so there will be 6 sde
equations.

10. What will be the FEMAB ?

a) 80
b) -80
c) 0
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: No load is acting on the member AB and same goes for member CD.

11. Which of the following set of points should be chosen to generate extra equations?
a) A and B
b) B and C
c) C and D
d) D and A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: All unknown will come in account if we conserve moment about points B and C.

12. What will be one of the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near
joint B?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mAB + mBC = 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.

13. What will be one of the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near
joint C?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mCD + mCB = 0
View Answer
Answer: D
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.

14. What will be the value of rotation at point B?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just use both equations as given above.

15. What will be the value of rotation at point C?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just use both equations as given above.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “Analysis of Frames : No Sidesway-II”.

AB = 12m, BC= 8m
Assume EI to be constant throughout. All moment options are given in N-m and all force
options are given in N.
FEM represent fixed end moments.
1. What will be the value of mAB?
a) 22.9
b) 45.7
c) -45.7
d) -22.9
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in 1st sde equation.

2. What will be the value of mBA?

a) 22.9
b) 45.7
c) -45.7
d) -22.9
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in 2nd sde equation.

3. What will be the value of mBC?

a) 22.9
b) 45.7
c) -45.7
d) -22.9
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and at point C in 3rd sde equation.

4. What will be the value of mCB?

a) 22.9
b) 45.7
c) -45.7
d) -22.9
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and at point C in 4th sde equation.

5. What will be the value of mCD?

a) 22.9
b) 45.7
c) -45.7
d) -22.9
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point C in 5th equation.

6. What will be the value of mDC?

a) 22.9
b) 45.7
c) -45.7
d) -22.9
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point C in 6th equation.

A and C are fixed supports. M acts at point B in clockwise direction. AB = BC = L. EI is

constant throughout the frame.
7. This beam is a sway frame.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This frame is a non-sway frame as due to its shape and geometry, no deflection is possible
in any member.

8. What will be the value of FEMBC?

a) 80
b) -80
c) -160
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: No force is applied in that part. We will consider moment M for joint equilibrium.

9. What will be the value of FEMCB?

a) 80
b) 0
c) -160
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No force is applied in that part. We will consider moment M for joint equilibrium.

10. What will be the value of rotation at point A?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

11. What will be the value of rotation at point C?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point D as it is a fixed support.

12. How many deflection unknowns will be there in this case for which we would need
equations?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Initially, there will be 2 displacement unknowns, but all of them will come out to be zero as
it is non-sway frame.

13. How many unknowns will be left finally which are non-zero?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Rotation at points B will be left finally to be calculated from equations.

14. How many total slope deflection equations will be written in this question?
a) 8
b) 6
c) 4
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 2 members are there and non joint has a zero moment, so there will be 4 sde equations.

15. Which of the following points should be chosen to generate extra equations?
a) B
b) B and C
c) C and D
d) D and A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: All unknown will come in account if we consider joint equilibrium about joint B.

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“Analysis of Frames : No Sidesway-III”.

A and C are fixed supports. M acts at point B in clockwise direction. AB = BC = L. EI is

constant throughout the frame.
1. What will be the value of Mba?
a) M/4
b) –M/4
c) M/2
d) –M/2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: conserve moment at joint B.

2. What will be the value of Mbc?

a) M/4
b) –M/4
c) M/2
d) –M/2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Value of Mba and Mbc will be numerically equal as they both yield exact same equations.

3. What will be the value of Mab?

a) M/4
b) –M/4
c) M/2
d) –M/2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since end A is fixed, half of Mba will be transferred to point A and its direction will remain
same.

4. What will be the value of Mcb?

a) M/4
b) –M/4
c) M/2
d) –M/2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since end C is fixed, half of Mbc will be transferred to point A and its direction will remain
same.

5. What will be the value of rotation at point B?

a) ML/EI
b) ML/2EI
c) ML/4EI
d) ML/8EI
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just equate any of Mbc or Mba with its value.

6. What will be the vertical force at point A?

a) M/4L
b) 4M/L
c) -3M/4L
d) M/2L
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Separate out member AB and conserve moment about point B.

7. What will be the vertical force at point C?

a) M/4L
b) 4M/L
c) 3M/4L
d) M/2L
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Conserve vertical force in the entire frame.

8. What will be the horizontal force at point C?

a) M/4L
b) -3M/4L
c) 3M/4L
d) M/2L
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Separate out member BC and conserve moment about point B.

9. What will be the horizontal force at point A?

a) M/4L
b) -3M/4L
c) 3M/4L
d) M/2L
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Conserve horizontal force in the entire frame.
AB = BC = CD = 20m
All moment options are given in KN/m and all rotations in rad.
EI is constant.
10. This beam is a sway frame.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This frame is a non-sway frame as all supports, member and loading is symmetrical.

11. If value of EI in right frame member was twice that of the left one then this frame will
be a sway one.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In that case, members won’t remain symmetric anymore and beams will deflect.

12. What will be the value of FEM ? BC

a) 66.7
b) -66.7
c) -160
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Formula for FEM in this type of loading is PL2/12 and direction will be anticlockwise.

13. What will be the value of FEM ? CB

a) 66.7
b) -66.7
c) -160
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Formula for FEM in this type of loading is PL2/12 and direction will be clockwise.

14. What will be the value of rotation at point A?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

15. What will be the value of rotation at point D?

a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point D as it is a fixed support.

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AB = BC = CD = 20m
All moment options are given in KN/m and all rotations in rad.
EI is constant.
1. How many deflection unknowns will be there in this case for which we would need
equations?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Initially, there will be 3 displacement unknowns, but all of them will come out to be zero as
it is non-sway frame.

2. How many unknowns will be left finally which are non-zero?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Rotation at points B and C will be left finally to be calculated from equations.

3. How many total slope deflection equations will be written in this question?
a) 8
b) 6
c) 4
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 3 members are there and non joint has a zero moment, so there will be 6 sde equations.

4. What will be the FEMAB ?

a) 80
b) -80
c) 0
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: No load is acting on the member AB and same goes for member CD.

5. Which of the following set of points should be chosen to generate extra equations?
a) A and B
b) B and C
c) C and D
d) D and A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: All unknown will come in account if we conserve moment about points B and C.

6. What will be one of the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near
joint B?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mAB + mBC = 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.

7. What will be one of the extra condition, which we will get if we conserve moment near
joint C?
a) mBA + mCA = 0
b) mBA + mCB = 0
c) mBA + mBC = 0
d) mCD + mCB = 0
View Answer
Answer: D
Explanation: Just cut a small part near joint B and conserve moment around that joint.

8. What will be the value of rotation at point B?

a) 22.2/EI
b) -22.2/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just use both equations as given above.

9. What will be the value of rotation at point C?

a) 22.2/EI
b) -22.2/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just use both equations as given above.

10. What will be the value of mAB?

a) 22.2
b) 44.4
c) -44.4
d) -22.2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in sde equation.

11. What will be the value of mBA?

a) 22.2
b) 44.4
c) -44.4
d) -22.2
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B in sde equation.

12. What will be the value of mBC?

a) 22.2
b) 44.4
c) -44.4
d) -22.2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and at point C in sde equation.

13. What will be the value of mCB?

a) 22.2
b) 44.4
c) -44.4
d) -22.2
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and at point C in sde equation.

14. What will be the value of mCD?

a) 22.2
b) 44.4
c) -44.4
d) -22.2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point C in equation.

15. What will be the value of mDC?

a) 22.2
b) 44.4
c) -44.4
d) -22.2
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point C in equation.

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AB = 12m, BC = 15m, CD = 18m
Load of 40 kN is acting at joint B as shown.
EI is constant throughout the frame.
All force options are given in KN and all moment options are given in KN-M.
FEM represent fixed end moments.
1. This beam is a non – sway frame.
State whether this statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: This frame is a sway frame. Members and loading are unsymmetrical.

2. What will be the value of FEM ?

BC

a) 80
b) 0
c) -160
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No moment or force is acting on beam BC. The 40KN force will be considered in joint
equilibrium.
3. What will be the value of rotation at point A?
a) 137.1/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 100/EI
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There won’t be any rotation at point A as it is a fixed support.

4. How many deflection unknowns will be there in this case for which we would need
equations?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Initially, there will be 3 displacement unknowns, but all but of them will come out to be
zero as members are always considered inextensible.

5. How many unknowns will be left finally which is non-zero?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Rotation at points B and C and displacement of beam BC will be left finally to be calculated
from equations.

6. How many total slope deflection equations will be written in this question?
a) 8
b) 6
c) 4
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 3 members are there and non joint has a zero moment, so there will be 6 sde equations.

7. What will be the FEM ?AB

a) 80
b) -80
c) 0
d) 160
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: No load is acting on the member AB and same goes for member CD.

8. Which of the following set of points should be chosen to generate extra equations?
a) A and B
b) B and C
c) C and D
d) D and A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: All unknown will come in account if we conserve moment about points B and C.

9. What will be the value of shear in beam AB?

a) mBA + mAB/12
b) mBA + mCB/12
c) mBA + mBC/12
d) mAB + mBC/12
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Separate out the beam AB and conserve moment about any one of the ends.

10. What will be the value of shear in beam CD?

a) mBA + mCA/12
b) mBA + mCB/18
c) mBA + mBC/18
d) mCD + mDC/18
View Answer
Answer: D
Explanation: Separate out the beam CD and conserve moment about any one of the ends.

11. What will be the value of rotation at point B?

a) 438.81/EI
b) -137.1/EI
c) 0
d) 136.18/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: On solving all the three equations obtained above simultaneously, we will get the answer.

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of Frames : Sidesway-II”.
AB = 12m, BC = 15m, CD = 18m
Load of 40 kN is acting at joint B as shown.
EI is constant throughout the frame.
All force options are given in KN and all moment options are given in KN-M.
FEM represent fixed end moments.
1. What will be the value of mBA?
a) -208
b) -135
c) 94.8
d) 135
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam AB in sde
equation.

2. What will be the value of mBC?

a) -208
b) -135
c) -94.8
d) 135
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and at point C in sde equation.

3. What will be the value of mCB?

a) -208
b) -135
c) -94.8
d) 135
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and at point C in sde equation.

4. What will be the value of mCD?

a) -208
b) -135
c) -94.8
d) 135
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam CD in sde
equation.

5. What will be the value of mDC?

a) -208
b) -135
c) 94.8
d) -110
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam CD in sde
equation.

6. What will be the value of rotation at point C?

a) 136.18/EI
b) -136.18/EI
c) 0
d) 438.81/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: On solving all the three equations obtained above simultaneously, we will get the answer.

7. What will be the value of lateral displacement of beam BC?

a) 6754.68/EI
b) -6754.68/EI
c) 4503.12/EI
d) -4503.12/EI
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: On solving all the three equations obtained above simultaneously, we will get the answer.

8. In beam AB, initially moments mAB and mBA are assumed to be clockwise. So, under
that assumption, what will be the direction of shear at point A in beam AB?
a) rightward
b) leftward
c) can’t say
d) value will be 0
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Separate out the beam and conserve moment about point B.

9. What will be the value of mAB?

a) -208
b) -135
c) 94.8
d) 135
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Just substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam AB in sde
equation.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“DKI and DSI – I”.

R is no. of external reactions.

C is no. of extra equations.

1. Which of the following loads are not carried by a beam?

a) axial load
b) shear load
c) bending load
d) flexural load
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Flexural load is combination of shear and bending load and axial load is not carried by
a beam.

2. Which of the following is carried by truss members?

a) axial load
b) shear load
c) bending load
d) flexural load
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Truss members are only capable of carrying axial loads.

3. State whether the following statement is true or false.

Truss and column are different in physical appearance.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Truss and columns are similar looking, it depends on how they are used.

4. State whether the following statement is true or false.

DSI is difference between external degree of indeterminacy and internal degree of
indeterminacy.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: DSI is sum of external degree of indeterminacy and internal degree of indeterminacy.

5. Internal degree of indeterminacy of a beam/frame member is :-

a) always zero
b) always non-zero
c) can’t say
d) depends upon internal hinge
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: If internal hinge is there then it won’t be 0 otherwise it is always zero.

6. What is the general from of equation for DSI of a planar frame?

a) R – 1 – c
b) R – 2 – c
c) R – 3 – c
d) R – 4 – c
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 3 equations are there in case of planar frame until some extra equations c is not there.

7. What is the general from of equation for DSI of a space frame?

a) R – 4 – c
b) R – 5 – c
c) R – 6 – c
d) R – 7 – c
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 6 equations are there in case of planar frame until some extra equations c is not there.

8. How many extra equations are possible if 3 hinges are there in a planar frame in relation
to DSI?
a) 6
b) 9
c) 3
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Each hinge gives one extra equation in case of planar frame.

9. How many extra equations are possible if 3 hinges are there in a space frame in relation
to DSI?
a) 6
b) 9
c) 3
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Each hinge gives three extra equation in case of planar frame.

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This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“DKI and DSI – II”.

A and D are pin supports, B is roller support and C is an internal roller.

1. How many extra equations are there?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: BM is zero at pins and no horizontal force is there too.

2. What is the DSI of this system?

a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 5 variable forces are there and 3+2 five equations are there.

3. Sate whether this statement is true or false.

This structure is unstable.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This structure is stable. No possibility of any kind of displacement is there.

A and D are fixed supports, B is an internal pin and C is an internal roller.

4. How many extra equations are there?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: BM is zero at pins and no horizontal force is there too at C. B too will give one extra
equations.

5. What is the DSI of this system?

a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 6 variable forces are there and 3+3 five equations are there.

6. Sate whether this statement is true or false.

This structure is unstable.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: This structure is stable. No possibility of any kind of displacement is there.
7. If, all segment of a truss forms a triangle, then that truss is:-
a) internally stable
b) externally stable
c) internally unstable
d) externally unstable
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A triangular truss is always internally stable, and if all parts of a truss form a triangle
then we can say that about overall truss.

8. If an internal hinge is there in a frame member, then this member is:-

a) stable
b) unstable
c) determinate
d) can’t say
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Answer: b
Explanation: 4 equations and 3 unknowns are there. So, it is unstable.

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Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – DKI and DSI – III

This set of Structural Analysis Problems focuses on “DKI and DSI-III”.

b = no. of members in a structure

r = no. of unknown reactions in member
j = no. of joints in the structure
c = no. of extra equations in the structure

1. Which of the following is the correct equation for DSI of a truss?

a) b + r – 2J
b) b + r + 2J
c) b – r – 2J
d) b – r – 2J
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: b and r gives no. of unknown forces and 2j is the no. of equations available.

2. Which of the following is a correct equation for the DSI of a frame?

a) 3b + r + 3j
b) 3b + r – 3j
c) 3b – r – 3j
d) depends upon structure
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It depends upon whether that frame is planar or space.

3. Which of the following is a correct equation for the DSI of a planar frame?
a) 3b + r + 3j-c
b) 3b + r – 3j-c
c) 3b – r – 3j-c
d) depends upon structure
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Each member will give 3 unknowns and each joint will 3 equations.

4. Tree method is used to find DSI.

State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Tree method is used to find DSI in planar frame structures.

5. How many degrees of freedom are counted for a fixed support while calculating DKI?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In fixed support, there is no possibility of deflection, so no degree of freedom is
counted.

6. How many degrees of freedom are counted for a pin support while calculating DKI?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fixed support, there is one possibility of rotation, so no degree of freedom is counted.

7. How many degrees of freedom are counted for a roller support while calculating DKI?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In roller support, there are two possibilities of deflection, so two degree of freedom is
counted.

8. How many degrees of freedom are counted for a fixed support while calculating DKI?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In fixed support, there is no possibility of deflection, so no degree of freedom is
counted.

9. How many degrees of freedom are counted for an internal pin support while calculating
DKI?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In internal pin support, there is only one possibility of deflection, so no degree of
freedom is counted.

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