Theory of Structures

The equivalent length is of a column of length having both the ends fixed, is_________________?

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The equivalent length is of a column of length having both the ends fixed, is_________________?

A. 2 L
B. L
C. L/2
D. L

Theory of Structures

A three hinged arch is generally hinged at its supports and__________________?

A three hinged arch is generally hinged at its supports and__________________?

A. At one quarter span
B. At the crown
C. Anywhere in the rib
D. None of these

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Theory of Structures

A compound truss may be formed by connecting two simple rigid frames, by_________________?

A compound truss may be formed by connecting two simple rigid frames, by_________________?

A. Two bars
B. Three bars
C. Three parallel bars
D. Three bars intersecting at a point

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Theory of Structures

A close coil helical spring when subjected to a moment M having its axis along the axis of the helix_________________?

A close coil helical spring when subjected to a moment M having its axis along the axis of the helix_________________?

A. It is subjected to pure bending(Correct)
B. Its mean diameter will decrease
C. Its number of coils will increase
D. All the above

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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_______________?

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

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Theory of Structures

A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m3) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be_______________________?

A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m3) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be_______________________?

A. 75 N/m2
B. 750 N/m 2
C. 7500 N/m 2(Correct)
D. 75000 N/m2

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Theory of Structures

A material is said to be perfectly elastic if__________________?

A material is said to be perfectly elastic if__________________?

A. It regains its original shape on removal of the load
B. It regains its original shape partially on removal of the load
C. It does not regain its original shape at all
D. None of these

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