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Theory of Structures

An isolated load W is acting at a distance a from the left hand support, of a three hinged arch of span 2l and rise h hinged at the crown, the horizontal reaction at the support, is_________________?

Theory of Structures /
An isolated load W is acting at a distance a from the left hand support, of a three hinged arch of span 2l and rise h hinged at the crown, the horizontal reaction at the support, is_________________?

A. Wa/h
B. Wa/2h(Correct)
C. 2W/ha
D. 2h/Wa

 

An isolated load W is acting at a distance a from the left hand support, of a three hinged arch of span 2l and rise h hinged at the crown, the horizontal reaction at the support, is_________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

A bar L metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is_________________?

Theory of Structures /
A bar L metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is_________________?

A. WL/2AE
B. WL/AE
C. W²L/AE
D. W²L/2AE(Correct)

 

A bar L metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is_________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

m1 and m2 are the members of two individual simple trusses of a compound truss. The compound truss will be rigid and determinate if__________________?

Theory of Structures /
m1 and m2 are the members of two individual simple trusses of a compound truss. The compound truss will be rigid and determinate if__________________?

A. m = m1 + m2
B. m = m1 + m2 + 1
C. m = m1 + m2 + 2
D. m = m + m + 3

m1 and m2 are the members of two individual simple trusses of a compound truss. The compound truss will be rigid and determinate if__________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

A simply supported uniform rectangular bar breadth b, depth d and length L carries an isolated load W at its mid-span. The same bar experiences an extension e under same tensile load. The ratio of the maximum deflection to the elongation, is________________?

Theory of Structures /
A simply supported uniform rectangular bar breadth b, depth d and length L carries an isolated load W at its mid-span. The same bar experiences an extension e under same tensile load. The ratio of the maximum deflection to the elongation, is________________?

A. L/d
B. L/2d
C. (L/2d)²
D. (L/3d)²

A simply supported uniform rectangular bar breadth b, depth d and length L carries an isolated load W at its mid-span. The same bar experiences an extension e under same tensile load. The ratio of the maximum deflection to the elongation, is________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures