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Structural Theory

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Offers a constraint against rotation in any direction, and it prevents movement in both horizontal and vertical directions.
a)
Fixed Support
b)
Pin Support
c)
Roller Support
d)
Free Support
2.
Allows rotation about any axis and translation (horizontal movement) in any direction parallel to the surface on which it rests. 
a)
Roller Support
b)
Fixed Support
c)
Pin Support
d)
Free Support
3.
Allows rotation about any axis but prevents movement in the horizontal and vertical directions.
a)
Pin Support
b)
Fixed Support
c)
Roller Support
d)
Free Support
4.
Rigid structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end.
a)
Cantilever Beam
b)
Fixed Beam
c)
Simple Beam 
d)
Overhanging Beam 
e)
Propped Beam
5.
Rests on two supports and is free to move horizontally.
a)
Simple Beam 
b)
Cantilever Beam
c)
Fixed Beam
d)
Overhanging Beam 
e)
Propped Beam
6.
Type of beam in which the end proportion of the beam extends more from the support.
a)
Overhanging Beam 
b)
Cantilever Beam
c)
Simple Beam 
d)
Fixed Beam
e)
Propped Beam
7.
A cantilever beam for which one end is fixed and other is provided support, in order to resist the deflection of the beam.
a)
Propped Beam
b)
Cantilever Beam
c)
Simple Beam 
d)
Overhanging Beam 
e)
Fixed Beam
8.
Supported between two fixed ends.
a)
Fixed Beam
b)
Cantilever Beam
c)
Simple Beam 
d)
Overhanging Beam 
e)
Propped Beam
9.
Those that rest over three or more supports, thereby having one or more redundant support reactions.
a)
Continuous Beams
b)
Fixed Beam
c)
Cantilever Beam
d)
Simple Beam 
e)
Overhanging Beam 
10.
Slight arc or bend induced in a beam.
a)
Camber
b)
Negative Moment
c)
Inflection Point
d)
Positive Moment
11.
Point on a curve at which the sign of the curvature changes.
a)
Inflection Point
b)
Camber
c)
Negative Moment
d)
Positive Moment
12.
Moment that produces a concave curvature.
a)
Positive Moment
b)
Camber
c)
Inflection Point
d)
Negative Moment
13.
Moment that produces a convex curvature.
a)
Negative Moment
b)
Camber
c)
Inflection Point
d)
Positive Moment
14.
Used to illustrate the relationship between a material's stress and strain.
a)
Stress-Strain Diagram
b)
Stress Diagram
c)
Strain Diagram
d)
Moment Diagram
15.

Structural member design primarily for bending

a)

Beam

b)

Column

c)

Slab

d)

Tie Rod

16.

Structural member primarily for compression

a)

Tie Rod

b)

Slab

c)

Beam

d)

Column

17.

Structural member experiences both bending and compression

a)

Frames

b)

Trusses

c)

Beam Column

d)

Column-Beam

18.

Loads that are permanent in magnitude and location

a)

Earthquake Load

b)

Live Load

c)

Dead Load

d)

Super imposed dead load

19.

Humans, Motor vehicles, moving loads are what type of loads?

a)

Dead load

b)

Live load

c)

Dead and Live load

d)

selfweight

20.

It refers to a system of connected parts used to support

a load.

(a)  

21.

It is the prediction of the performance of a given structure

under prescribed loads and/or other external effects such

as support movements and temperature changes.

(a)  

22.

It is the science and art of planning, designing, and constructing safe and

economical structures that will serve their intended purposes.

(a)  

23.

Based on the slides provided, which among the following is NOT part of the Typical Structural Engineering Project Flow?

a)

Inspection of trusses

b)

Planning Phase

c)

Estimation of loads

d)

Preliminary structural design

24.

Which among the choices is NOT part of the structural analysis?

a)

Analysis Methods

b)

Outputs

c)

Inputs

d)

Loads & Actions

25.

These are structural members subjected to a tensile

force. It is also known as bracing struts.

a)

Trusses

b)

Columns

c)

Beams

d)

Tie Rods

26.

These are usually straight horizontal members used primarily to carry vertical loads. They are also usually primarily designed to resist bending moment.

a)

Cables and Arches

b)

Beams

c)

Columns

d)

Trusses

27.

These are often in building and are composed of beams and columns that are either pin or fixed connected. The strength this is derived from the moment interactions between beams and the columns at rigid joints.

a)

Frames

b)

Cables and Arches

c)

Columns

d)

Trusses

28.

These are members referred to as beam-columns and generally vertical and resist axial compressive loads referred to as columns. It is also subjected to both an axial load and a bending moment.

a)

Cables and Arches

b)

Beams

c)

Trusses

d)

Columns

29.

This member may be selected when the span of a structure is required to be large and its depth is not an important criterion for design.

a)

Beams

b)

Trusses

c)

Columns

d)

Tie Rods

30.

These are two other forms of structures used to span long distances. One is usually flexible and carry their loads in tension, while the other one must achieve its strength in compression since it has a reverse curvature to that of the cable.

a)

Tie Rods and Trusses

b)

Columns and Beams

c)

Cables and Arches

d)

Columns and Beams

31.

In structural analysis, the configuration of the structure is represented by...

a)

construction model

b)

analytical model

c)

design structure

d)

engineering blue prints

32.

Structures may be represented as either a plane structure (2D) or a space structure (3D).

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

Analytical models may be represented by...

a)

tributary lines

b)

line diagram

c)

tributary areas

d)

beams and columns

34.

Flexible connections prevents relative translations and rotations. While Rigid connections prevent relative translations but allows relative rotations.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

Given this symbolic representation, what type of support is this?

a)

Rocker

b)

Roller

c)

Link

d)

Hinge

36.

Given this symbolic representation and reaction, what type of support is this?

a)

Roller

b)

Fixed

c)

Rocker

d)

Hinge

37.

Given this symbolic representation and reaction, what type of support is this?

a)

Rocker

b)

Link

c)

Hinge

d)

Fixed

38.

A structure is considered to be internally stable, or rigid, if it maintains its shape and remains a rigid body when detached from the supports.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

39.

An internally stable structure is considered to be statically indeterminate internally if all its support reactions and/or member forces can be determined by solving the equations of equilibrium.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

These are notations for determining statical determinacy of structures EXCEPT

a)

m = number of members

b)

j = number of joints/connections

c)

c = number of internal hinges

d)

s = number of structure failures

41.

In order to determine the statical determinacy of a structure, the number of unknowns (reactions, member forces) and the number of equilibrium equations must be compared.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

All are the correct conditions in Beams EXCEPT

a)

U < E: stable

b)

U > E: statically indeterminate

c)

U = E: statically determinate

d)

Degree of statical indeterminacy (DSI) = U - E

43.

All are correct conditions in Trusses EXCEPT

a)

U < E: unstable

b)

unknowns (U) = r + m

c)

U > E: statically determinate

d)

Degree of statical indeterminacy (DSI) = U - E

44.

All are correct conditions in Frames EXCEPT

a)

equilibrium equations (E) = 3j + c

b)

unknowns (U) = 3r + m

c)

U < E: unstable

d)

U = E: statically determinate

45.

Given this image, the member is STABLE since the three reactions are concurrent at B

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

46.

Given this figure, the beam is UNSTABLE since the three reactions are all parallel.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.

A beam 12m. long is simply supported at the left end at a point 9m. from the left end. The beam carries a downward vertical load of 5 kN at the right end. Determine the deflection in millimeters at the free end. E=200 GPa, I= 50x106 mm4

a)

20

b)

12

c)

15

d)

18

48.

A 10m. long simple beam carries a symmetrical load that varies uniformly from zero at the left support to 12 kN/m/at the midspan. Determine the midspan deflection.

a)

450/EI

b)

500/EI

c)

550/EI

d)

600/EI

49.

A propped beam having a span of 6m. carries a uniformly distributed load of 600 kN/m over a length of 2m. from the restrained end. Which of the following most nearly gives the moment in kN-m. at the fixed end.

a)

-780

b)

-890

c)

-620

d)

-830

50.

A fixed-ended beam 4m. long carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m. over the middle 2 m. Which of the following most nearly gives the end moments in Newton meters.

a)

-1256

b)

-4563

c)

-1833

d)

-2560

51.

A beam 10m. long is fully restrained at both ends. The beam carries a load that varies uniformly from zero at the left end to 10 kN/m at the right end. Which of the following most nearly gives the location of the maximum deflection from the left support in meters.

a)

5.247

b)

4.342

c)

3.875

d)

4.875

52.

1.) For a continuous beam, what should be appropriate structural measures to avoid unnecessary increase in internal stresses based on slope deflection method?

a)

a.) settlement of supports should be within tolerable limit.

b)

b.) Member sizes should be increase.

c)

c.) Change support A with hinge support.

d)

d.) Remove middle support

53.

2.) For the given span CD of the beam using slope deflection method, which is true among the statements about the contribution of loadings to end moment MCD. rotation C = 0.01.

a)

a.) application of the two concentrated loads (50 KN & 100 KN) results to higher MBC.

b)

b.) settlement of 40 cm at support C and a load of 100 KN at the center of span BC results to higher MBC..

c)

c.) no much difference on the MBC regardless of the two set of loadings.

d)

d.) MBC should be less affected by settlement than changes in the external loadings.

54.

3.) For the given span BC of the beam using slope deflection method, what is the correct slope deflection equation of end moment MBC. rotation C = 0.01.

a)

a.) MBC = 0.004EI +267

b)

b.) MBC =- 0.004EI +267

c)

c.) MBC =- 0.01EI +225

d)

d.) MBC = 0.01EI +225

55.

Problem 4-7. Analyze the continuous beam using slope deflection method. EI = constant. Find the fixed moment MBC.

a)

a) 4 KN-m

b)

b.) 5 kN-m

c)

c.) 6 KN-m

d)

d.)7 KN-m

56.

Problem 4-7. Analyze the continuous beam using slope deflection method. EI = constant.

5.) Find the slope deflection equation of member end CB.

a)

a.) MCB =0.40 EI θCB – 5

b)

b.) MCB =0.25 EI θCB + 5

c)

c.) MCB =0.23 EI θCB - 5

d)

d.) MCB =0.38 EI θCB + 5

57.

Problem 4-7. Analyze the continuous beam using slope deflection method. EI = constant. 6.) What is EI θA?

a)

a.)2.1

b)

b.)2.7

c)

c.)1.9

d)

d.)1.5

58.

Problem 4-7. Analyze the continuous beam using slope deflection method. EI = constant. 7.) What is the end moment BC?

a)

a.) MBC =-5.4 KN-m

b)

b.) MCB =-6.2 KN-m

c)

c.) MCB =-3.9 kN-m

d)

d.) MCB =-4.3 kN-m

59.

Problem 8-10. Analyze the given frame using slope deflection method. 8.) What is the type of frame and sidesway degrees of freedom?

a)

a.) sway frame; ss = 1

b)

b.) non sway frame; ss = -1

c)

c.) non sway frame; ss = 0

d)

d.) sway frame; ss =2

60.

Problem 8-10. Analyze the given frame using slope deflection method. 9.) What is rotation θB ?

a)

a.) θB = 2.3/EI

b)

b.) ΘB = 7.2/EI

c)

c.) θB = 5.6/EI

d)

d.) θB = 4.5/EI

61.

Problem 8-10. Analyze the given frame using slope deflection method. 10.)Find moment at the fixed support A?

a)

a.) MAB = -3.5 kN-m

b)

b.) MAB = -1.5 kN-m

c)

c.) MAB = -2.7 kN-m

d)

d.) MAB = -1.0 kN-m

62.

11.)What is the physical meaning of distribution factors in moment distribution method?

a)

a.) It means that the external stress on a joint is distributed according to joint restraints.

b)

b.) It means that the external stress on a joint is distributed according to sizes and type of material.

c)

c.) It means that the external stress on a joint is distributed according to magnitude of fixed end moments produced.

d)

d.) It means that the external stress on a joint is distributed according to the rigidity or flexibility of members.

63.

Problem 12-16. Solve the problem on the continuous beam using moment distribution method. 12.) Find the distribution factor for member BC.

a)

a.)DFBC = 0.5

b)

b.) DFBC = 0.6

c)

c.) DFBC = 0.3

d)

d.) DFBC = 0.4

64.

Problem 12-16. Solve the problem on the continuous beam using moment distribution method. 13.) Find the End moment MAB?

a)

a.) MAB = 108.4 kN-m

b)

b.) MAB = 98.1 kN-m

c)

c.) MAB = 86.4 kN-m

d)

d.) MAB = 58.2 kN-m

65.

Problem 12-16. Solve the problem on the continuous beam using moment distribution method. 14.) Find the End moment MBC?

a)

a.) MAB = 34.1 kN-m

b)

b.) MAB = 83.4 kN-m

c)

c.) MAB = 68.1 kN-m

d)

d.) MAB = 75.8 kN-m

66.

Problem 12-16. Solve the problem on the continuous beam using moment distribution method. 15.) What is the maximum shear stress (KN) in the beam based on the shear diagram?

a)

a.) V = 28 KN

b)

b.) V = 36 KN

c)

c.)V = 43 KN

d)

d.) V = 51 KN

67.

Problem 12-16. Solve the problem on the continuous beam using moment distribution method. 16.) What is the maximum positive moment in the beam based on the moment diagram?

a)

a.) M = 58.2 KN-m

b)

b.) M = 34.8 KN-m

c)

c.) M = 89 KN-m

d)

d.) M = 104.1 KN-m

68.

Problem 17-20. Using moment distribution analyze the given frame. E = 29,000 kips per square inch. Assume joint B is rigid, C is pinned and A is fixed. 17.) What is stiffness KBC?

a)

a.) KBC = 0.45

b)

b.) KBC = 0.60

c)

c.) KBC = 0.75

d)

d.) KBC = 0.35

69.

Problem 17-21. Using moment distribution analyze the given frame. E = 29,000 kips per square inch. Assume joint B is rigid, C is pinned and A is fixed. 18.) Find the End moment MAB?

a)

a.) MAB = - 3.6 k-ft

b)

b.) MAB = - 7.8 k-ft

c)

c.) MAB = - 2.3 k-ft

d)

d.) MAB = - 4.1 k-ft

70.

Problem 17-21. Using moment distribution analyze the given frame. E = 29,000 kips per square inch. Assume joint B is rigid, C is pinned and A is fixed. 19.) Find the End moment MBA?

a)

a.) MBA = 32.6 k-ft

b)

b.) MBA = 54.1 k-ft

c)

c.) MBA = 10.9 k-ft

d)

d.) MBA = 19.4 k-ft

71.

Problem 17-21. Using moment distribution analyze the given frame. E = 29,000 kips per square inch. Assume joint B is rigid, C is pinned and A is fixed. 20.)What is the axial load in member BC?

a)

a.) FBC = 3.1 kips

b)

b.) FBC = 4.7 kips

c)

c.) FBC = 2.8 kips

d)

d.) FBC = 5.9 kips