Theory of Structures MCQs

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Q41.
The force in AC of the truss shown in the given figure, is

a.

5t tension

b.

4t tension

c.

4t compression

d.

5t compression

Discuss
Answer: (b).4t tension
Q42.
For determining the force in the member AB of the truss shown in the given figure by method of sections, the section is made to pass through AB, AD and ED and the moments are taken about

a.

joint C

b.

joint B

c.

joint D

d.

joint A

Discuss
Answer: (c).joint D
Q43.
A two hinged parabolic arch of span l and rise h carries a load varying from zero at the left end to ω per unit run at the right end. The horizontal thrust is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q44.
The force in EC of the truss shown in the given figure, is

a.

zero

b.

5t tension

c.

5t compression

d.

4t tension

Discuss
Answer: (c).5t compression
Q45.
Shear centre of a half circular section of radius r and of constant thickness, lies at a distance of x from the centre where x is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q46.
The forces acting on the bar as shown in the given figure introduce

a.

compressive stress

b.

tensile stress

c.

shear stress

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).shear stress
Q47.
The equation of a parabolic arch of span l and rise h, is given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q48.
The horizontal thrust on the ends of a two hinged semicircular arch of radius R carrying

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q49.
The moment of inertia of a rectangular section of width B and depth D about an axis passing through C.G. and parallel to its width is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q50.
For calculating the allowable stress of long columns the following empirical formula, known as

a.

Straight line formula

b.

Parabolic formula

c.

Perry's formula

d.

Rankine's formula

Discuss
Answer: (b).Parabolic formula
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