Exam Details
| Subject | Theory Of Structures-Iv | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Bachelor Of Architecture (B.ARCH) | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2015 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. Choose the most appropriate answer-' from the options given in questions to
In a plane structure, a hinged support has a number of reactions equal to
3
1
2
4
Maximum Bending Moment in a simply supported beam occurs when
Shear force is minimum
Deflection is zero
Shear force is zero
Shear force is maximum
In a three-hinged arch haying the third hinge at crown, the BM at crown shall be
Maximum sagging
Maximum hogging
Zero
None of the above
Which of the following supports would absorb any action coming towards it
Roller
Hinged
Pinned
Fixed
In a steel beam, the calculation of tensile stresses in bending is based on
Gross Area
Net Area
1·1 x Net Area
None of the above
The size of the butt weld is denoted by its effective throat thickness but in case of incomplete penetration the effective throat thickness is taken as
Five-eighth thickness of the thinner part.
Half the thickness of the thicker part connected.
Half the thickness of the thinner part connected.
None of the above
Structure shown in Figure is
<img src='./qimages/15037-1g.jpg'>
Indeterminate
Determinate
Stable
Unstable
Define indeterminate structures. Discuss the advantages of these structures.
Discuss the various steps of the procedure for analysing a continuous beam by moment distribution method.
Draw the stress-strain curve of mild steel. Explain the various stages that occur during a tensile test.
Define three-hinged arch. Discuss its application in a structure.
Define Butt Joint. Describe the arrangement with the-help of a figure.
Discuss the various steps to design a steel beam of given bending moment and shear force.
Define effective length of a column. Discuss the various factors affecting the strength of a column.
Define a portal frame. Explain the importance of portal frame to resist horizontal forces.
Explain post and lintel system. Compare the behaviour of post and lintel system and portal frame.
Discuss the advantages of bolted connections as compared to welded connections.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following:
Failure of Bolted Joints
Types of Weld
Application of Gusset Plates in Steel Construction
In a plane structure, a hinged support has a number of reactions equal to
3
1
2
4
Maximum Bending Moment in a simply supported beam occurs when
Shear force is minimum
Deflection is zero
Shear force is zero
Shear force is maximum
In a three-hinged arch haying the third hinge at crown, the BM at crown shall be
Maximum sagging
Maximum hogging
Zero
None of the above
Which of the following supports would absorb any action coming towards it
Roller
Hinged
Pinned
Fixed
In a steel beam, the calculation of tensile stresses in bending is based on
Gross Area
Net Area
1·1 x Net Area
None of the above
The size of the butt weld is denoted by its effective throat thickness but in case of incomplete penetration the effective throat thickness is taken as
Five-eighth thickness of the thinner part.
Half the thickness of the thicker part connected.
Half the thickness of the thinner part connected.
None of the above
Structure shown in Figure is
<img src='./qimages/15037-1g.jpg'>
Indeterminate
Determinate
Stable
Unstable
Define indeterminate structures. Discuss the advantages of these structures.
Discuss the various steps of the procedure for analysing a continuous beam by moment distribution method.
Draw the stress-strain curve of mild steel. Explain the various stages that occur during a tensile test.
Define three-hinged arch. Discuss its application in a structure.
Define Butt Joint. Describe the arrangement with the-help of a figure.
Discuss the various steps to design a steel beam of given bending moment and shear force.
Define effective length of a column. Discuss the various factors affecting the strength of a column.
Define a portal frame. Explain the importance of portal frame to resist horizontal forces.
Explain post and lintel system. Compare the behaviour of post and lintel system and portal frame.
Discuss the advantages of bolted connections as compared to welded connections.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following:
Failure of Bolted Joints
Types of Weld
Application of Gusset Plates in Steel Construction
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