This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Cable Subjected to Concentrated Loads and cables”.
Following sign convention for force direction is followed:-
For moments, clockwise is considered –ve.
All the options are given in KN and KN/ft. wherever applicable.
All distances mentioned below are in ft.
Following is a discreetly loaded cable.
1. Find the tension in cable CD.
a) 4.79
b) 5.79
c) 6.79
d) 7.79
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Explanation: Conserve moment about point A and assume required tension a variable. Bifurcate it into x and y directions to make calculation easier.
2. What will be the tension in cable BC?
a) 4.82
b) 5.82
c) 6.82
d) 7.82
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Explanation: Balance force at point C in x and y direction which will give two equations. Assume the angle between BC and x axis as a variable.
3. What will be the tension in cable AB?
a) 4.9
b) 5.9
c) 6.9
d) 7.9
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Explanation: Balance force at point B in x and y direction which will give two equations. Assume the angle between AB and x axis as a variable.
4. What will be the value of h?
a) .74
b) 1.74
c) 2.74
d) 3.74
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Explanation: Since all the angles are known, we can find h using basic trigonometry.
All the options are given in KN and KN/m. wherever applicable.
All distances mentioned below are in m.
Following is a discreetly loaded cable.
A and E are supported by pin supports.
5. Compute tension in cable AB.
a) 110.87
b) 210.87
c) 310.87
d) 410.87
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Explanation: Balance moment about point E and bifurcate the required tension for easier calculation.
6. What will be the tension in cable DE?
a) 106.12
b) 206.12
c) 306.12
d) 406.12
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Explanation: Balance force along x and y direction since, tension in cable DE is already known.
7. In force analysis, weight of cable is generally ________
a) Added
b) Neglected
c) Added in some, neglected in others arbitrarily
d) Depends upon magnitude of other load
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Explanation: In roofs and bridges it is neglected, but in cases like radio antennas it is considered.
8. It is generally assumed that the cable is ________
a) Perfectly flexible
b) Perfectly inflexible
c) Extensible
d) Perfectly flexible and extensible
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Explanation: It is assumed to be flexible so that the resistance offered by cable can be neglected which leads to the force always acts tangential to the cable.
9. It is generally assumed that the cable is _________
a) Perfectly flexible
b) Perfectly inflexible
c) Inextensible
d) Perfectly flexible and extensible
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Explanation: It is assumed to be inextensible so that we can ignore very minor length changes which occur after application of load.
10. Due to above assumptions, cables behave like:-
a) Rigid body
b) Non-rigid body
c) Fluid
d) Pulley
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Explanation: Due to these assumptions, geometry of cable remains fixed after application of load.
11. The shape cables take in resisting loads is called a vermicular curve.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: They are called funicular curve often refereed as funiculars.
12. Cables supporting roadway of a suspension bridge is considered to carry point load.
State whether the above statement is true or false.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: They are considered to be carrying uniformly distributed load.
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