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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Portal frame structure can be built using Steel, Timber or Reinforced concrete.
TRUE
FALSE
The use of portal frame structure can create a wide span of building spaces without obstruction of intermediate columns
TRUE
FALSE
Portal frame consist of spanning members and supporting members connected with rigid connection.
TRUE
FALSE
Portal frame distributes bending moment stresses to the entire spanning members.
TRUE
FALSE
The use of portal frame will reduce bending moment at the mid-span of the beam thus resulting in smaller sized beam to be used.
TRUE
FALSE
Bending moment shown in the image is for ...
Fixed portal frame
Two pin portal frame
Three pin portal frame
Single pin portal frame
Referring to the bending moment diagram shown. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
Maximum bending moment is shown at knee joint.
Maximum bending moment is shown at the centre of spanning member.
Zero bending moment is shown at the base of the frame
Zero bending moment is shown at the apex of the frame
Type of portal frame shown in the image is ...
Asymmetrical gable frame
Single slope frame
Lean-to frame
Multi-span frame
The inclusion of pin joint in portal frame structure will ...
eliminate bending moment at joints
allow for wider span of portal frame to be built
make the frame more flexible
expediate the construction duration
The individual portal frames will be braced together using ...
purlin
wind bracing
roof beam
tie beam
