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The structural design method that DOES NOT take into account the safety factors on the design loads is
Muller-Breslau principle is used in analysis of structures for ________.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A planar elastic structure is subjected to uniformly distributed load, as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale) Neglecting self-weight, the maximum bending moment generated...
A propped cantilever of span $$L$$ carries a vertical concentrated load at the mid-span. If the plastic moment capacity of the section is $${M_P}$$, the magnitude of the collapse l...
As per $$IS$$ $$800:2007$$ the cross-section in which the extreme fiber can reach the yield stress, but cannot develop the plastic moment of resistance due to failure by local buck...
A symmetric frame $$PQR$$ consists of two inclined members $$PQ$$ and $$QR$$, connected at $$‘Q’$$ with a rigid joint, and hinged at $$‘P’$$ and $$‘R’.$$ The horizontal length $$PR...
In the theory of plastic bending of beams, the ratio of plastic moment to yield moment is called
The shape of the cross-section, which has the largest shape factor, is
A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length $$L$$ is subjected to a uniformly distributed load $$w$$ per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity. The...
The stiffness coefficient $${k_{ij}}$$ indicates
A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length $$L$$ is subjected to a uniformly distributed load $$w$$ per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity. The...
A cantilever beam of length $$l,$$ width $$b$$ and depth $$d$$ is loaded with a concentrated vertical load at the tip. If yielding starts at a load $$P,$$ the collapse load shall b...
The unit load method used in Structural analysis is
A homogeneous, simply supported prismatic beam of width $$B,$$ depth $$D$$ and span $$L$$ is subjected to a concentrated load of magnitude $$P.$$ The load can be placed anywhere al...
For linear elastic frame, if stiffness matrix is doubled with respect to the existing stiffness matrix, the deflection of the resulting frame will be
A three hinged parabolic arch $$ABC$$ has a span of $$20$$ $$m$$ and a central rise of $$4$$ $$m.$$ The arch has hinges at the ends and at the center. A train of two point loads of...
For a linear elastic structural system, minimization of potential energy yields
A beams $$PQRS$$ is $$18$$ $$m$$ long and is simply supported at points $$Q$$ and $$R$$ $$10$$ $$m$$ apart. overhangs $$PQ$$ and $$RS$$ are $$3$$ $$m$$ and $$5$$ $$m$$ respectively...
Muller Breslau Principle in structural analysis is used for
A beams $$PQRS$$ is $$18$$ $$m$$ long and is simply supported at points $$Q$$ and $$R$$ $$10$$ $$m$$ apart. overhangs $$PQ$$ and $$RS$$ are $$3$$ $$m$$ and $$5$$ $$m$$ respectively...
A beams $$PQRS$$ is $$18$$ $$m$$ long and is simply supported at points $$Q$$ and $$R$$ $$10$$ $$m$$ apart. overhangs $$PQ$$ and $$RS$$ are $$3$$ $$m$$ and $$5$$ $$m$$ respectively...
A propped cantilever beam of span $$'L'$$ is loaded with $$u.d.l$$ of intensity $$w$$/unit length, all through the span. Bending Moment at the fixed end is
Identify the FALSE statement from the following, pertaining to the methods of structural analysis.
For a fixed beam with span $$L,$$ having plastic moment capacity of $${{M_p}}$$, the ultimate central concentrated load will be
The plastic modulus of a section is $$4.8 \times {10^{ - 4}}\,\,{m^3}.$$ The shape factor is $$1.2$$. The plastic moment capacity of the section is $$120$$ $$kN$$-$$m.$$ The yield...
The stiffness matrix of a beam element is given as $${{2EI} \over L}\left[ {\matrix{ 2 & { + 1} \cr { + 1} & 2 \cr } } \right].$$ Then the flexibility matrix is
The order for the flexibility matrix for a structure is,
A single bay single storey portal frame has a hinged left support and a fixed right support. It is loaded with $$u.d.l$$ on the beam. Which one of the following statements is true...
If the Shear Force at a section of a beam under bending is equal to zero then the Bending Moment at the section is
The number of simultaneous equations to be solved in the slope deflection method is equal to
Which of the following statements is true with regard to the flexibility method of analysis.
Flexibility of a structure may be defined as the displacement caused by ----------------- force and stiffness of a structure may be defined as the force required for --------------...
A beam fixed at the ends and subjected to lateral loads only is statically indeterminate and the degree of indeterminacy is
The kinematic indeterminacy of single bay portal frame fixed at the base is
In flexibility method the unknown quantities are ----------------- whereas in stiffness method the unknown quantities are --------------
The ratio of the stiffness of a beam at the near end when the far end is hinged to the stiffness of the beam at the near end when the far end is fixed is
Influence line for redundant structures can be obtained by
Method of Indeterminate structural analysis may be grouped under force method or displacement method. Which of the groupings given below is correct?
Equilibrium condition, yield conditions $$\left( {M \le {M_p}} \right)$$ and mechanism condition (formation of a plastic collapse mechanism) are the conditions to be satisfied by a...
In a linear elastic structural element