31. The effective length of lacing is the distance A. Between the inner end rivets of the bar for single lacing B. 0.7 of the distance between the inner end rivets of the bar for double lacing C. Between the inner ends of effective lengths of welds connecting the members D. All the above Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option D No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
32. 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 Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
33. For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust A. Is increased B. Is decreased C. Remains unchanged D. Becomes zero Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
34. If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least __________ of main reinforcement. A. 40% B. 50% C. 60% D. 70% Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
35. The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called A. Stiffness B. Flexibility C. Influence coefficient D. Unit strain Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
36. The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane structure is A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 6 Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
37. To generate the jth column of the flexibility matrix A. A unit force is applied at coordinate j and the displacements are calculated at all co-ordinates B. A unit displacement is applied at co-ordinate j and the forces are calculated at all co-ordinates C. A unit force is applied at coordinate j and the forces are calculated at all co-ordinates D. A unit displacement is applied at co-ordinate j and the displacements are calculated at all co-ordinates Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
38. The three moments equation is applicable only when A. The beam is prismatic B. There is no settlement of supports C. There is no discontinuity such as hinges within the span D. The spans are equal Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
39. 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 Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
40. Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam A. Slope B. Curvature C. Deflection D. Bending moment Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
