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