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Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures

Exercise : Theory of Structures - Section 2
11.
The strain energy stored in a spring when subjected to greatest load without being permanently distorted, is called
stiffness
proof resilience
proof stress
proof load.
Answer: Option
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12.
If a three hinged parabolic arch, (span l, rise h) is carrying a uniformly distributed load w/unit length over the entire span,
horizontal thrust is wl2/8h
S.F. will be zero throughout
B.M. will be zero throughout
all the above.
Answer: Option
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13.
Co-efficient of wind resistance of a circular surface, is
Answer: Option
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14.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
For a uniformly distributed load, the shear force varies linearly
For a uniformly distributed load, B.M. curve is a parabola
For a load varying linearly, the shear force curve is a parabola
For a load varying linearly, the B.M. curve is a cubic parabola
All the above.
Answer: Option
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15.
The ratio of moments of inertia of a triangular section about its base and about a centroidal axis parallel to its base, is
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Answer: Option
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