Theory of Structures MCQs

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Q51.
A steel plate d x b is sandwiched rigidly between two timber joists each D x B/2 in section. The moment of resistance of the beam for the same maximum permissible stress σ in timber and steel will be (where Young's modulus of steel is m times that of the timber).

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q52.
The following is the equation of Euler's crippling load if

a.

both at the ends are fixed

b.

both the ends are hinged

c.

one end is fixed and other end is free

d.

one end is fixed and other end is hinged

Discuss
Answer: (a).both at the ends are fixed
Q53.
In the cable shown in the given figure, the minimum tension occurs at

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

between A and C

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q54.
A shaft rotating N.R.M. under a torque T, transmits a power

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q55.
In the truss shown in given figure, the force in member BD is

a.

100 t compressive

b.

100 t tensile

c.

zero

d.

indeterminate

Discuss
Answer: (a).100 t compressive
Q56.
If D and d are external and internal diameters of a circular shaft respectively, its polar moment of inertia, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q57.
The deflection curve for the portal frame shown in the given figure is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q58.
Keeping breadth constant, depth of a cantilever of length l of uniform strength loaded with uniformly distributed load w varies from zero at the free end and

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q59.
The force in CD of the truss shown in given figure, is

a.

3t compression

b.

3t tension

c.

zero

d.

1.5t compression

Discuss
Answer: (c).zero
Q60.
The deflection of a uniform circular bar of diameter d and length l, which extends by an amount e under a tensile pull W, when it carries the same load at its mid-span, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
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