StructuralAnalysis-I

1.A three hinged arch is

a) determinate if the springing are at the same level.

b) statically indeterminate because of central hinge.

c) statically determinate.

d) statically determinate or indeterminate depending upon loading.

2.In a cable subjected to U.D.I the tension in the cable is

a) maximum at the centre

b) uniform throughout

c) maximum at the supporting towers

d) not predictable

3.A uniform simply supported beam is subjected to a clockwise moment M at the left end. The moment required at the
right end of the beam so that the rotation of right end is zero is equal to

a) 2M b) M c) M/2 d) M/3.

4.If a moment, M is applied to the hinged end of a prismatic propped cantilever, then the moment at the fixed end will
be

a) M b) M/2 c) M/4 d) none of these.

5.The slope-deflection method in structural analysis falls in the category of

a) force method b) flexibility method

c) consistent deformation method d) stiffness method.

6. A cable can resist

a) axial thrust b) shear force c) torsion d) tension

7.The moment of inertia of analogous column of a propped cantilever of length L and constant EI is equal to

a) L3/3EI b) L3/4I c) L3/12EI d) L3/48EI.

8.If the sag of the cable suspended between two points decreases, then horizontal component of tension will

a) increase. b) decrease c) remain same d) zero.

9.Parabolic two-hinged arch having supports at same level having span l and rise h, every section is subjected to only

a) bending moment b) normal thrust c) shear force d) none of these.

10. Influence line diagram applicable for

a) moving load. b) dead load c) Both a) and b) d) None of these.

11. A truss containing j joints and m members will be a simple truss if

a) m= 2 j- 3. b) j = 2m - 3 c) m = 3j - 2 d) j= 3m - 2.

12. Fixed support in a real beam becomes in a conjugate beam

a) Roller. b ) Hinge. c ) Fixed. d ) Free.

13. Moment distribution method is a/an

a) Force method. b) Elastic method. c) Displacement method. d) None of these.

14.State which of the following statements is true.

a) The moment distribution method essentially attempts to solve the simultaneous equations of the equilibrium
method. T

b) The carryover factor for the prismatic beam is one. F

c) The carryover factor cannot be one. T

d) The modified stiffness of a prismatic member is 3EI/L. 15. In structural analysis, the unit load method is Another name

of stiffness method. F

b ) an extension of Maxwell's reciprocal theorem. T

c) Applicable only to statically indeterminate structure. T

b) Derived from the castigliano's theorem F

Group-B

1.A two hinged parabolic arch has a span of 20m and a central rise of 2m. Draw influence lines for the followings : i)

horizontal thrust ii) B. M., normal thrust & radial shear at a section 5m from the left end.

2.A semicircular beam ABC is supported on three equally spaced support A, B and C as shown in the figure below.
Considering w to be the load per unit length of the beam. Find out Maximum bending moment and Twisting moment.

3. Define static and kinematic with an example .

= Static refers to something that is at rest or not moving. In physics, statics is the study of forces and their effects on
bodies that are at rest.

Kinematic refers to the motion of an object without considering the forces that are causing it to move. In physics,
kinematics is the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that are causing it.

Example:

Consider a ball that is thrown into the air. When the ball is at the top of its trajectory, it is at rest. At this point, we can
use statics to determine the forces acting on the ball, such as the force of gravity and the force of air resistance.

Once the ball starts to fall, it is moving. At this point, we can use kinematics to describe the motion of the ball, such as its
velocity and acceleration. However, we cannot use kinematics to determine the forces acting on the ball. To do that, we
would need to use dynamics, which is the study of the motion of objects under the influence of forces.

Another example:

Consider a bridge that is supporting a load. In order to design the bridge to withstand the load, the engineer needs to
consider the forces acting on the bridge. This is a static analysis.

Once the bridge is built, the engineer also needs to consider the behavior of the bridge under dynamic loads, such as
traffic loads. This is a dynamic analysis.

In general, static analysis is used to design structures and machines, while dynamic analysis is used to predict their
behavior under dynamic loads.

4. Find out the maximum shear force at C for moving load combination in following figure :

5. Analyse the beam by three moment theorem draw SF and BM diagrams.

6. Determine the horizontal and vertical reactions at the supports of three hinge unsymmatrical parabolic arch shown
below. Also find out the shear force, bending moment and normal thrust at a section at a horizontal distance of 4m
from the left support.

7. Describe two theorems of castigliano. Also find out the limitations of these theory.

= Two theorems of Castigliano:

 First theorem of Castigliano: The partial derivative of the strain energy of a linearly elastic structure with respect
to an applied force at any point is equal to the displacement of that point in the direction of the force.
 Second theorem of Castigliano: The partial derivative of the strain energy of a linearly elastic structure with
respect to an applied moment at any point is equal to the rotation of that point about the axis of the moment.

Limitations of Castigliano's theorems:

 Castigliano's theorems are only applicable to linearly elastic structures.

 Castigliano's theorems require accurate knowledge of the structural properties and boundary conditions.
 Castigliano's theorems can be difficult to apply to complex structures.

Examples:

 The first theorem of Castigliano can be used to calculate the deflections of beams, trusses, and other structures.
 The second theorem of Castigliano can be used to calculate the rotations of beams, trusses, and other
structures.

Applications:

 Castigliano's theorems are widely used in structural engineering to design and analyze structures.
 Castigliano's theorems are also used in machine design and other engineering fields.

Conclusion:- Castigliano's theorems are powerful tools for analyzing and designing structures. However, it is important
to be aware of their limitations.

8. Determine the vertical and horizontal deflection at free end of the bent shown in below.
Assume uniform flexural rigidity EI throughout.

9. A pin - jointed truss loaded with a single load W= 100 KN. If the area of cross section of all members shown in figure
below is 1000 mm2, what is the vertical deflection of point C? Take E=200 kN / mm 2 for all members.

10. A train of concentrated loads shown in figure below, moves from left to right on a simply supported girder of
span 16 m. Determine the absolute maximum shear force and bending moment developed in the beam.

11.A pin jointed truss shown in figure, determine the vertical displacement of joint B. Consider area of each member 300
mm2, Modulus of electricity of each member is 200 KN/ mm 2, Thermal coefficient of expansion is 12 * 10 -6 /.C, member
AC is 5 mm too long, Change in temperature in member AC is 40 .C.
12. Analyse the frame using method of consistent deformation.