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