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26. The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections
A. in statically determinate structures only
B. for any type of structure
C. at the point under the load only
D. for beams and frames only
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27. In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are
A. displacements
B. force
C. displacements and forces
D. none of the above
Explanation:
28. Muller Breslau's principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable to i) trusses ii) statically determinate beams and frames iii) statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and follows Hooke's law iv) any statically indeterminate structure The correct answer is
A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. only (i)
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29. Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method ?
A. moment distribution method
B. column analogy method
C. three moment equation
D. none of the above
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30. Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a structure are respectively to
A. increase and decrease
B. increase and increase
C. decrease and increase
D. decrease and decrease
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