Structural Analysis Questions and Answers – DKI and DSI – I

This set of Structural Analysis Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “DKI and DSI – I”.

1. Which of the following loads are not carried by a beam?
a) axial load
b) shear load
c) bending load
d) flexural load
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2. Which of the following is carried by truss members?
a) axial load
b) shear load
c) bending load
d) flexural load
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3. State whether the following statement is true or false.
Truss and column are different in physical appearance.
a) true
b) false
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4. State whether the following statement is true or false.
DSI is difference between external degree of indeterminacy and internal degree of indeterminacy.
a) true
b) false
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5. Internal degree of indeterminacy of a beam/frame member is :-
a) always zero
b) always non-zero
c) can’t say
d) depends upon internal hinge
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6. What is the general from of equation for DSI of a planar frame?
a) R – 1 – c
b) R – 2 – c
c) R – 3 – c
d) R – 4 – c
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7. What is the general from of equation for DSI of a space frame?
a) R – 4 – c
b) R – 5 – c
c) R – 6 – c
d) R – 7 – c
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8. How many extra equations are possible if 3 hinges are there in a planar frame in relation to DSI?
a) 6
b) 9
c) 3
d) 1
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9. How many extra equations are possible if 3 hinges are there in a space frame in relation to DSI?
a) 6
b) 9
c) 3
d) 1
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