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.


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