Solved Example: 9088-01

In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span L and flexural rigidity EI is taken as: (MPPSC AE CE 2014 Paper II)

A. L/EI

B. L/2EI

C. L/4EI

D. L/8EI

Correct Answer: A

Solved Example: 9088-02

Castigliano's theorem represents which one of the following methods? (DDA JE Civil Shift II April 2018)

A. Equilibrium

B. Flexibility

C. Displacement

D. Force

Correct Answer: D

Solved Example: 9088-03

Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method? (BPSC AE Paper V Civil 2019)

A. Slope deflection method

B. Column analogy method

C. Moment distribution method

D. None of the above

Correct Answer: B

Solved Example: 9088-04

Which one of the following methods is not classified as a Force Method? (ESE Civil 2015 Paper I)

A. The Theorem of Three Moments

B. The Moments Distribution Method

C. The Method of Consistent Deformation

D. Castigliano's Theorem

Correct Answer: B

Solved Example: 9088-05

Force method in structural analysis always ensures: (ESE Civil 2014 Paper I)

A. Compatibility of deformation

B. Equilibrium of forces

C. Kinematically admissible strains

D. Overall safety

Correct Answer: B

Solved Example: 9088-06

Flexibility matrix method of a analysis is basically: (MPSC AE Civil Mains 2020 Paper I)

A. Force method

B. Displacement method

C. Equilibrium method

D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A

Solved Example: 9089-01

A beam of span 5 m, fixed at A and B, carries a point load of 50 kN at 2 m from 'A'. The fixed end moments at the supports 'A' and 'B', respectively, are: (SSC JE CE Oct 2020 Morning)

A. 24 kNm clockwise and 36 kNm clockwise

B. 24 kNm anticlockwise and 36 kNm anticlockwise

C. 36 kNm clockwise and 24 kNm anticlockwise

D. 36 kNm anticlockwise and 24 kNm clockwise

Correct Answer: D

Solved Example: 9089-02

The theorem of three moments cannot be applied to: (PGCIL DT Civil 2020)

A. Continuous beams with over hangs

B. Trusses and frames

C. Single span fixed beams

D. Continuous beams with sinking supports and rotating joints

Correct Answer: B

Solved Example: 9089-03

In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span length L and flexural rigidity is: (CGPSC Civil Paper I April 2014 Shift I)

A. 0.5L/(EI)

B. 0.75L/(EI)

C. 1.25L/(EI)

D. L/(EI)

Correct Answer: D