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Structural Analysis
Contributed by: Singh
  • 1. What is the purpose of structural analysis?
A) To visually inspect structures
B) To design structures without calculations
C) To predict and calculate the behavior of structures
D) To demolish structures
  • 2. What does the term 'deflection' refer to in structural analysis?
A) Resistance to loading in a structure
B) Displacement of a structure under load
C) Type of material used in construction
D) Maximum stress at failure
  • 3. Which method is used to analyze trusses by considering equilibrium of joints?
A) Finite Element Method
B) Method of Joints
C) Method of Moments
D) Method of Sections
  • 4. What is the section of a beam where bending stress is zero?
A) Tension zone
B) Top of the beam
C) Neutral axis
D) Compression zone
  • 5. Which type of connection allows rotation between connected members in a truss?
A) Pin connection
B) Adhesive connection
C) Welded connection
D) Bolted connection
  • 6. What is the main consideration when designing a tall building to prevent excessive sway?
A) Reducing the total height of the building
B) Adding damping elements to the structure
C) Increasing the weight of the building
D) Using flexible building materials
  • 7. Which type of structural member is designed to resist axial loads primarily?
A) Truss
B) Column
C) Beam
D) Brace
  • 8. How does a shell structure differ from a solid structure?
A) Shell structures are easier to construct
B) Solid structures have better resistance to earthquakes
C) Shell structures are thin and curved, while solid structures are volumetric
D) Shell structures have higher loading capacity
  • 9. What is the purpose of conducting a modal analysis on a structure?
A) To calculate the material properties of the structure
B) To analyze static loading conditions
C) To assess wind resistance
D) To determine the natural frequencies and modes of vibration
  • 10. What is the key advantage of using computer-aided structural analysis tools?
A) Elimination of the need for structural engineers
B) Reduction in construction costs
C) Efficiency and accuracy in complex calculations
D) Visual appeal of the structural design
  • 11. What type of loading causes a structure to have bending forces?
A) Concentrated loading
B) Axial loading
C) Transverse loading
D) Torsional loading
  • 12. Which type of structural analysis investigates the response of a structure to dynamic loads?
A) Buckling analysis
B) Static analysis
C) Dynamic analysis
D) Modal analysis
  • 13. What is the maximum number of unknown reactions that can occur at a single support in 2D structures?
A) Four
B) One
C) Three
D) Two
  • 14. Which mathematical principle is commonly used in structural analysis to relate stress and strain?
A) Bernoulli's Principle
B) Hooke's Law
C) Pascal's Law
D) Newton's Third Law
  • 15. What type of beam has a fixed support at one end and a roller support at the other end?
A) Continuous beam
B) Simply supported beam
C) Cantilever beam
D) Overhanging beam
  • 16. Which analysis technique can be used to simulate the behavior of a structure under earthquake loading?
A) Response spectrum analysis
B) Shear force diagram
C) Bending moment diagram
D) Truss analysis
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