GATE CE Structural Analysis : National Champion Test for ESE & GATE CE Exams

Question 1

A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length L is subjected to a uniformly distributed load co per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity.

The reaction at the middle support is

Question 2

Consider all members as axially rigid, the degree of freedom of a plane frame shown below is
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Question 3

For the beam shown below, the value of the support moment M is __________ kN–m.

Question 4

In the theory of plastic bending of beams, the ratio of plastic moment to yield moment is called

Question 5

A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length L is subjected to a uniformly distributed load co per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity.

The Bending Moment at the middle support is:-

Question 6

For a linear elastic frame, if stiffness matrix is doubled, the existing stiffness matrix, the deflection of the resulting frame will be

Question 7

Which of the following elements of a pitched roof industrial steel building primarily resists lateral load parallel to the ridge?

Question 8

Consider the beam AB shown in the figure below. Part AC of the beam is rigid while Part CB has the flexural rigidity El. Identify the correct combination of deflection at end B and bending moment at end A, respectively.
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Question 9

The degree of static indeterminacy of the rigid frame having two internal hinges as shown in the figure below, is

Question 10

The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigidly joined frame in a horizontal plane and subjected to vertical loads only, as shown in figure below, is

Question 11

The simply support beam shown in the figure

is

Question 12

For the plane frame as shown in the figure

The degree of kinematic indeterminacy, neglecting axial deformation is

Question 13

For a skeletal frame shown in the figure

Static and kinematic indeterminacies are

Question 14

The fixed beam AB has a hinged C at mid span. A concentrated load P is applied at C. What is the fixed end moment M_A?

Question 15

What is the shear equation in slope deflection method for the portal frame shown below?

Question 16

For the propped cantilever shown in the figure below, a hinge is proved at C. A and B are at the same level. What is the force reaction at the fixed end A?

Question 17

For the rigid frame shown below, what is the moment reaction at A in kN-m?

Question 18

Assertion (A) : Force method of analysis is not convenient for computer programming.
Reason (R) : Band width of flexibility matrix is much larger compared to that of stiffness methods.

Question 19

The distributed factors for members AE and AC of the box section are

Question 20

A lived load 20 kN/m, 6m long moves on a simply supported grider AB 12m long. For maximum bending moment to occur at 4 m from left end A, where will the head of load be, as measured from A?

Question 21

Assertion (A) : The moment distribution and slope-deflection methods of structural analysis are essentially stiffness methods.
Reason (R) : In the moment distribution method the slope-deflection equations are solved without writing them explicity.

Question 22

A fixed beam with central point load undergoes a slight settlement at one end.
Select suitable answer from the following:

Question 23

What is the force in the vertical member CD of the pin-jointed frame shown below?

Question 24

The force in member BC is

Question 25

What is the force in the member BC of the plane frame shown below?