Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – Analysis of Frames : Sidesway-II

This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Analysis of Frames : Sidesway-II”.

1. What will be the value of the fixed-end moment mBA for a beam AB with a length of 12m, and a load of 40kN acting at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) -208
b) -135
c) 94.8
d) 135
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Answer: b
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam AB in the standard equation for fixed-end moments.

2. What will be the value of the fixed-end moment mBC for a beam BC with a length of 15m, and a load of 40kN acting at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) -208
b) -135
c) -94.8
d) 135
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Answer: d
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point B and point C in the standard equation for fixed-end moments.

3. What will be the value of the fixed-end moment mCB for a beam with length BC = 15m, and a load of 40kN acting at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) -208
b) -135
c) -94.8
d) 135
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Answer: c
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point B and point C in the standard equation for fixed-end moments.
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4. What will be the value of the fixed-end moment mCD for a beam CD with a length of 18m, and a load of 40kN acting at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) -208
b) -135
c) -94.8
d) 135
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Answer: c
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam CD in the standard equation for fixed-end moments.

5. What will be the value of the fixed-end moment mDC for a beam CD with a length of 18m, and a load of 40kN acting at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) -208
b) -135
c) 94.8
d) -110
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Answer: d
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam CD in the standard equation for fixed-end moments.
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6. What will be the value of rotation at point C in a beam system with a length of 12m for AB, 15m for BC, and 18m for CD, under a 40kN load at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) 136.18/EI
b) -136.18/EI
c) 0
d) 438.81/EI
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Answer: a
Explanation: Solving the system of equations for rotation at point C results in the value 136.18/EI.

7. What will be the value of the lateral displacement of beam BC with a length of 15m, under a 40kN load at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) 6754.68/EI
b) -6754.68/EI
c) 4503.12/EI
d) -4503.12/EI
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Answer: a
Explanation: Solving the system of equations for lateral displacement results in the value 6754.68/EI.
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8. In beam AB, initially, moments mAB and mBA are assumed to be clockwise. Under this assumption, what will be the direction of shear at point A in beam AB?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) rightward
b) leftward
c) can’t say
d) value will be 0
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Answer: b
Explanation: By separating out the beam and conserving moment about point B, the shear at point A will be leftward.

9. What will be the value of the fixed-end moment mAB for a beam AB with a length of 12m, and a load of 40kN acting at point B?
Find the values from the given diagram
a) -208
b) -135
c) 94.8
d) 135
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Substitute the value of rotation at point B and lateral deflection of beam AB in the standard equation for fixed-end moments.
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