Exam Details
Subject | Theory Of Structures - I | |
Paper | ||
Exam / Course | Bachelor Of Architecture (B.ARCH) | |
Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
Position | ||
Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. Choose the correct answer from the given four alternatives.
Live loads
change their position frequently
do not change their position
are normally taken to be wind loads
None of the above
A propped cantilever has
one end fixed and the other free
both ends fixed
one end fixed and the other roller supported
one end hinged and the other roller supported
Force/Area is termed as
Modulus
Stress
Strain
None of the above
How many reactions does a fixed support in a space structure have?
4
3
5
6
Modulus of rupture is a measure of
Direct compressive strength
Direct tensile strength
Flexural tensile strength
Flexural compressive strength
Force required for unit displacement is known as
Stress
Strength
Stiffness
Flexibility
Maximum Bending Moment in a beam occurs when
Shear force is maximum
Deflection is zero
Shear force is minimum
None of the above
Write any two important functions of a structure. Explain them briefly.
Draw a neat sketch of a hinged support. Explain briefly the characteristics of this support.
3. Discuss briefly the objectives of analysis for a typical structure.
Discuss briefly the importance of stiffness in a structure.
4. Enumerate primary elements. Discuss the behaviour of two primary elements in a typical structure.
Discuss briefly the factors affecting strength in a structure.
Discuss the various requirements of stability for a typical structure.
Explain shear stresses. Discuss their occurrence in a structure.
Explain why foundations are needed for buildings.
Define temperature loads. Discuss briefly their effect in a structure.
Define Modulus of Elasticity. Explain how it is calculated.
Define factor of safety. Write down any two factors affecting it.
Live loads
change their position frequently
do not change their position
are normally taken to be wind loads
None of the above
A propped cantilever has
one end fixed and the other free
both ends fixed
one end fixed and the other roller supported
one end hinged and the other roller supported
Force/Area is termed as
Modulus
Stress
Strain
None of the above
How many reactions does a fixed support in a space structure have?
4
3
5
6
Modulus of rupture is a measure of
Direct compressive strength
Direct tensile strength
Flexural tensile strength
Flexural compressive strength
Force required for unit displacement is known as
Stress
Strength
Stiffness
Flexibility
Maximum Bending Moment in a beam occurs when
Shear force is maximum
Deflection is zero
Shear force is minimum
None of the above
Write any two important functions of a structure. Explain them briefly.
Draw a neat sketch of a hinged support. Explain briefly the characteristics of this support.
3. Discuss briefly the objectives of analysis for a typical structure.
Discuss briefly the importance of stiffness in a structure.
4. Enumerate primary elements. Discuss the behaviour of two primary elements in a typical structure.
Discuss briefly the factors affecting strength in a structure.
Discuss the various requirements of stability for a typical structure.
Explain shear stresses. Discuss their occurrence in a structure.
Explain why foundations are needed for buildings.
Define temperature loads. Discuss briefly their effect in a structure.
Define Modulus of Elasticity. Explain how it is calculated.
Define factor of safety. Write down any two factors affecting it.
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