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Theory of Structures

If a solid shaft (diameter 20 cm, length 400 cm, N = 0.8 × 105 N/mm2) when subjected to a twisting moment, produces maximum shear stress of 50 N/mm 2, the angle of twist in radians, is_________________?

Theory of Structures /
If a solid shaft (diameter 20 cm, length 400 cm, N = 0.8 × 105 N/mm2) when subjected to a twisting moment, produces maximum shear stress of 50 N/mm 2, the angle of twist in radians, is_________________?

A. 0.001
B. 0.002
C. 0.0025
D. 0.003

If a solid shaft (diameter 20 cm, length 400 cm, N = 0.8 × 105 N/mm2) when subjected to a twisting moment, produces maximum shear stress of 50 N/mm 2, the angle of twist in radians, is_________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

A simply supported beam which carries a uniformly distributed load has two equal overhangs. To have maximum B.M. produced in the beam least possible, the ratio of the length of the overhang to the total length of the beam, is_________________?

Theory of Structures /
A simply supported beam which carries a uniformly distributed load has two equal overhangs. To have maximum B.M. produced in the beam least possible, the ratio of the length of the overhang to the total length of the beam, is_________________?

A. 0.207
B. 0.307
C. 0.407
D. 0.508

A simply supported beam which carries a uniformly distributed load has two equal overhangs. To have maximum B.M. produced in the beam least possible, the ratio of the length of the overhang to the total length of the beam, is_________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

To determine the force in BD of the truss shown in the given figure a section is passed through BD, CD and CE, and the moments are taken about________________?

Theory of Structures /
To determine the force in BD of the truss shown in the given figure a section is passed through BD, CD and CE, and the moments are taken about________________?

A. A joint
B. B joint
C. C joint
D. D joint

To determine the force in BD of the truss shown in the given figure a section is passed through BD, CD and CE, and the moments are taken about________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

A short column (30 cm × 20 cm) carries a load P 1 at 4 cm on one side and another load P2at 8 cm on the other side along a principal section parallel to longer dimension. If the extreme intensity on either side is same, the ratio of P1 to P2 will be_________________?

Theory of Structures /
A short column (30 cm × 20 cm) carries a load P 1 at 4 cm on one side and another load P2at 8 cm on the other side along a principal section parallel to longer dimension. If the extreme intensity on either side is same, the ratio of P1 to P2 will be_________________?

A. 2/3
B. 3/2
C. 8/5
D. 5/8

A short column (30 cm × 20 cm) carries a load P 1 at 4 cm on one side and another load P2at 8 cm on the other side along a principal section parallel to longer dimension. If the extreme intensity on either side is same, the ratio of P1 to P2 will be_________________? Read More »

Theory of Structures

The maximum B.M. due to an isolated load in a three hinged parabolic arch, (span l and rise h) having one of its hinges at the crown, occurs on either side of the crown at a distance_______________?

Theory of Structures /
The maximum B.M. due to an isolated load in a three hinged parabolic arch, (span l and rise h) having one of its hinges at the crown, occurs on either side of the crown at a distance_______________?

A. l/4
B. h/4
C. l
D. l

The maximum B.M. due to an isolated load in a three hinged parabolic arch, (span l and rise h) having one of its hinges at the crown, occurs on either side of the crown at a distance_______________? Read More »

Theory of Structures