FREE Civil Engineering Theory of Structure Question and Answers

Question 1

The total of the distribution factors for all the members meeting at any joint in the instant distribution technique is always

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Zero

Answer

Greater than one

Answer

Less than one

Question 2

The number of independent equations that must be satisfied for a flat structure to be in static equilibrium is

Accepted Answer

three

Answer

one

Answer

two

Answer

four

Question 3

When a body is in equilibrium, it means

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

It moves vertically

Answer

It rotates about its C.G.

Answer

It moves horizontally

Question 4

The section modulus at every point on a beam can be calculated by dividing the section's moment of inertia by

Accepted Answer

Depth of the neutral axis

Answer

Depth of the section

Answer

Maximum compressive stress at the section

Answer

Maximum tensile stress at the section

Question 5

In the case of a section's main axis

Accepted Answer

Product of moment of inertia is zero

Answer

Sum of moment of inertia is zero

Answer

Difference of moment inertia is zero

Answer

None of the above

Question 6

Choose the appropriate statement from the list below:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

If tensile stress is less than axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress

Answer

If tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress

Answer

The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes place

Question 7

By taking the virtual work of an elastic system into consideration, the virtual work of

Accepted Answer

Internal as well as external forces

Answer

Internal forces only

Answer

External forces only

Answer

None of the above