Structural Mechanics Basics: Master the Fundamentals of Structural Design

Question 1

What is the relationship between stress and strain in an **elastic** material?

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Linear

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Exponential

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Logarithmic

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Parabolic

Question 2

Which of the following loading conditions will cause a **beam** to bend?

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Moment

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Axial force

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Shear force

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Torsion

Question 3

Which of the following materials has the **highest** tensile strength?

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Steel

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Concrete

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Wood

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Glass

Question 4

What is the purpose of a shear connector in a **composite beam**?

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To transfer shear forces between the steel and concrete

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To increase the bending capacity

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To prevent buckling of the steel

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To reduce the weight

Question 5

Which of the following methods is used to analyze the **stability** of a structure?

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Euler buckling analysis

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Moment distribution

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Finite element analysis

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Plastic analysis

Question 6

What is the **difference** between a point load and a distributed load?

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A point load is applied at a single point, while a distributed load is applied over a length or area.

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A point load is a static load, while a distributed load is a dynamic load.

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A point load is a concentrated load, while a distributed load is a diffused load.

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A point load is a vertical load, while a distributed load is a horizontal load.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of structural mechanics?

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Energy

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Equilibrium

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Stress

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Strain

Question 8

A force that is applied uniformly over an area is called:

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Normal stress

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Shear stress

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Tensile stress

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Compressive stress

Question 9

Which of the following is a unit of strain?

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Meters per meter

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Newtons per square meter

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Pascals

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Joules

Question 10

Which of the following loading conditions is most likely to cause buckling in a column?

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Axial compression

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Bending

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Shear

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Torsion

Question 11

Which of the following materials has the highest modulus of elasticity?

Accepted Answer

Steel

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Concrete

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Wood

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Glass

Question 12

The ultimate tensile strength of a material is the:

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Stress at which the material fails

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Strain at which the material fails

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Modulus of elasticity of the material

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Poisson's ratio of the material

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT a valid assumption in the basic theory of linear elasticity?

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The material exhibits a nonlinear stress-strain relationship.

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The material is homogeneous.

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The material is isotropic.

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The deformations are small compared to the dimensions of the structure.

Question 14

Consider a cantilever beam subjected to a point load at its free end. Which of the following accurately describes the bending moment diagram for this beam?

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Linearly increasing from zero at the fixed end to a maximum at the free end.

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Linearly decreasing from zero at the fixed end to a minimum at the free end.

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Parabolic with a maximum at the midspan.

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Triangular with a maximum at the fixed end.

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate definition of a truss?

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A structural framework composed of pin-jointed members forming triangles.

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A structural framework composed of welded members forming a continuous frame.

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A structural framework composed of members connected by hinges.

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A structural framework composed of members connected by rigid joints.

Question 16

In the context of beam analysis, the shear force at a particular section is defined as:

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The algebraic sum of all forces acting on one side of the section.

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The algebraic sum of all moments acting on one side of the section.

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The rate of change of bending moment with respect to distance along the beam.

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The product of the bending moment and the cross-sectional area of the beam.

Question 17

When considering a hole in a plate subjected to tension, the stress concentration factor is:

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Dependent on the size and shape of the hole.

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Always greater than 1.

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Always less than 1.

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Equal to 1.

Question 18

Which of the following structures is considered indeterminate?

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Fixed-ended beam.

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Simply supported beam.

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Cantilever beam.

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Truss with pin-jointed members.

Question 19

The buckling load of a column is primarily proportional to:

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The fourth power of the slenderness ratio.

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The square of the slenderness ratio.

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The inverse square of the slenderness ratio.

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The inverse fourth power of the slenderness ratio.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a load acting on a structure?

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Temperature

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Wind

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Earthquake

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Dead weight

Question 21

Stress is defined as the:

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Force applied per unit area

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Force acting over a given volume

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Area subjected to unit force

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Deformation per unit force

Question 22

Which material typically exhibits the highest modulus of elasticity?

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Steel

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Concrete

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Timber

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Aluminum

Question 23

For elastic materials, the relationship between stress and strain is:

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Linear

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Quadratic

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Logarithmic

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Exponential

Question 24

The primary purpose of a truss is to:

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Efficiently transfer loads to supports

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Enhance the aesthetics of a structure

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Resist bending moments effectively

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Provide structural reinforcement

Question 25

The ultimate objective of structural design is to ensure:

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Safety and serviceability of structures

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Compliance with architectural aesthetics

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Efficient use of construction materials

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Minimization of construction costs