Theory Of Structures - Theory Of Structures objective questions and answers
16. The maximum B.M. due to a moving load on a fixed ended beam occurs
A. Under the load only
B. At mid-span
C. Anywhere along the span
D. At a support
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D. At a support
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17. A self-supporting steel chimney transmits the lateral forces to the foundation by
A. Fixed beam action
B. Propped beam action
C. Cantilever action
D. Simply supported beam action
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18. The point of contra-flexure is the point where
A. B.M. changes sign
B. B.M. is maximum
C. B.M. is minimum
D. S.F. is zero
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19. A yield moment of a cross-section is defined as the moment that will just produce the yield stress in
A. The outermost fibre of the section
B. The innermost fibre of the section
C. The neutral fibre of the section
D. The fibre everywhere
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20. The shape factor of standard rolled beam section varies from
A. 1.10 to 1.20
B. 1.20 to 1.30
C. 1.30 to 1.40
D. 1.40 to 1.50
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