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36. Select the correct statement
A. Flexibility matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
B. Stiffness matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Explanation:
37. When a uniformly distributed load, longer than the span of the girder, moves from left to right, then the maximum bending moment at mid section of span occurs when the uniformly distributed load occupies
A. less than the left half span
B. whole of left half span
C. more than the left half span
D. whole span
Explanation:
38. The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply supported girder
A. always occurs at center of span
B. always occurs under a wheel load
C. never occurs under a wheel load
D. none of the above
Explanation:
39. For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust
A. is increased
B. is decreased
C. remains unchanged
D. becomes zero
Explanation:
40. Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method ?
A. slope deflection method
B. column analogy method
C. moment distribution method
D. none of the above
Explanation:
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