Discipline

Structures

Structural Engineering covering beams, columns, trusses, and structural analysis. Practice problems for GATE Civil and other engineering exams.

Topics: Applied Mechanics MCQs 118Design of Steel and Masonry Structures MCQs 1Laws of Forces 17Reinforced Concrete Technology (RCC Design) MCQs 1Strength of Materials MCQs 318Theory of Structures (Structure Analysis) MCQs 1
MCQ explainedThe load on a spring per unit deflection is called:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA body is said to move with simple harmonic motion if its acceleration is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the double integration method for a simply supported beam carrying a UDL over its entire span, the slope an…Structures · 2 min read
MCQ explainedUnder an axial force, the tangential component of stress on an inclined plane whose normal makes an angle θ wi…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA column of length L has flexural rigidity EI; one end is fixed and the loaded end is free. The critical load…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWithin the elastic limit of a material, the modulus of elasticity is the ratio of:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA compound truss may be formed by connecting two simple rigid frames by:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA simply supported beam of span L carries a clockwise couple M at mid-span. The shear force at one-fourth of t…Structures · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe assumption in the theory of simple bending that a plane section before bending remains plane after bending…Structures · 2 min read
MCQ explainedChannels get twisted symmetrically with regard to their axis ______.Structures · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe moment of inertia of a circular area about its diameter is Ixx. The moment of inertia of the same area abo…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe angle of twist (wind-up) of a close-coiled helical spring under an axial torque T is given by (D = mean co…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIf a system has more equations of equilibrium than the number of forces (reactions), then the system is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe slope at the fixed support of a cantilever of length L and flexural rigidity EI, carrying a point load P a…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe angle between a principal plane and the plane of maximum shear is:Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhat is the relation between equivalent length (Le) and actual length (l) for a column with one end fixed and…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIf E is the modulus of elasticity, N the modulus of rigidity and K the bulk modulus, which relation is correct…Structures · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe gross section of the web of a beam is defined as:Structures · 1 min read