Mechanical and structural analysis miscellaneous


Mechanical and structural analysis miscellaneous

Mechanics and Structural Analysis

  1. Match the following:
    Group I
    P. Slope deflection
    Q. Moment distribution
    R. Method of three moments
    S. Castigliano's second theorem
    Group 2
    1. Force method method
    2. Displacement method method









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    P-2, Q-2, R-1, S-1

    Correct Option: C

    P-2, Q-2, R-1, S-1


  1. All members of the frame shown below have the same flexural rigidity EI and length L. If a moment M is applied at joint B, the rotation of the point is









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    Stiffness of members,

    KBA =
    4EI
    L

    KBC =
    3EI
    L

    KBD =
    4EI
    L

    Rotational stiffness = Sum of stiffness of all member
    ⇒ K =
    11EI
    L

    Rotation at B, θB =
    m
    =
    ML
    k11EL

    Correct Option: B

    Stiffness of members,

    KBA =
    4EI
    L

    KBC =
    3EI
    L

    KBD =
    4EI
    L

    Rotational stiffness = Sum of stiffness of all member
    ⇒ K =
    11EI
    L

    Rotation at B, θB =
    m
    =
    ML
    k11EL



  1. Mohr’s circle for the state of stress defined by
    30
    0
    030

    MPa is a circle with









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    Principle stress, σ11 = σ22 (both 30)
    ∴ Radius of Mohr circle = σ11 – σ22 = 0
    In centre will be at (30, 0)

    Correct Option: D

    Principle stress, σ11 = σ22 (both 30)
    ∴ Radius of Mohr circle = σ11 – σ22 = 0
    In centre will be at (30, 0)


  1. A simply supported beam AB has the bending moment diagram as shown in the following figure. The beam is possibly under the action of following loads:









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    Variation of moment at D = (+m) – (–m) = 2m
    Variation of moment at C = (+m) = m

    Correct Option: A

    Variation of moment at D = (+m) – (–m) = 2m
    Variation of moment at C = (+m) = m



  1. The stiffness coefficient kij indicates









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    force at i due to a unit deformation at j

    Correct Option: A

    force at i due to a unit deformation at j