The ratio of the deflections of the free end of a cantilever due to an isolated load at 1/3rd and
2/3rd of the span, is
(A) 1/7
(B) 2/7
(C) 3/7
(D) 2/5
Description : The ratio of the maximum deflections of a simply supported beam with a central load W and of a cantilever of same length and with a load W at its free end, is (A) 1/8 (B) 1/10 (C) 1/12 (D) 1/16
Last Answer : (D) 1/16
Description : The ratio of the maximum deflections of a beam simply supported at its ends with an isolated central load and that of with a uniformly distributed load over its entire length, is (A) 3/2 (B) 15/24 (C) 24/15 (D) 2/3
Last Answer : (C) 24/15
Description : The ratio of the maximum deflection of a cantilever beam with an isolated load at its free end and with a uniformly distributed load over its entire length, is (A) 1 (B) 24/15 (C) 3/8 (D) 8/3
Last Answer : (D) 8/3
Description : A cantilever beam rectangular in cross-section is subjected to an isolated load at its free end. If the width of the beam is doubled, the deflection of the free end will be changed in the ratio of (A) 8 (B) 1/8 (C) 1/2 (D) 3
Last Answer : (C) 1/2
Description : A simply supported beam A carries a point load at its mid span. Another identical beam B carries the same load but uniformly distributed over the entire span. The ratio of the maximum deflections of the beams A and B, will be (A) 2/3 (B) 3/2 (C) 5/8 (D) 8/5
Last Answer : (D) 8/5
Description : If the length of a cantilever carrying an isolated load at its free end is doubled, the deflection of the free end will increase by (A) 8 (B) 1/8 (C) 1/3 (D) 2
Last Answer : (B) 1/8
Description : Maximum deflection of a (A) Cantilever beam carrying a concentrated load W at its free end is WL3 /3EI (B) Simply supported beam carrying a concentrated load W at mid-span is WL3 /48EI (C) Cantilever beam, carrying a uniformly distributed load over span is WL3 /8EI (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Find the correct statement from the followings. (a) For a cantilever slab, the ratio of span to overall depth should not 12. (b) One way slab which carry uniformly distributed load should be designed to ... be designed to resist a hogging moment at the face of the support. (d) All of the above.
Last Answer : (d) All of the above.
Description : The maximum deflection due to a uniformly distributed load w/unit length over entire span of a cantilever of length l and of flexural rigidly EI, is (A) wl3 /3EI (B) wl4 /3EI (C) wl4 /8EI (D) wl4 /12E
Last Answer : (C) wl4 /8EI
Description : A cantilever beam of span 3m carries a point load 100 N at the free end. The maximum B.M in the beam will be (a) 100 N-m (b) 300 N-m (c) 150 N-m (d) 600 N-m
Last Answer : (b) 300 N-m
Description : The general expression for the B.M. of a beam of length l is the beam carries M = (wl/2) x - (wx²/2) (A) A uniformly distributed load w/unit length (B) A load varying linearly from zero at one end to w at the other end (C) An isolated load at mid span (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) A uniformly distributed load w/unit length
Description : A simply supported uniform rectangular bar breadth b, depth d and length L carries an isolated load W at its mid-span. The same bar experiences an extension e under same tensile load. The ratio of the maximum deflection to the ... (A) L/d (B) L/2d (C) (L/2d)² (D) (L/3d)²
Last Answer : (C) (L/2d)
Description : Basic value .of Span to Depth ratio for cantilever to control deflection is [ A ] 7 [ B ] 20 [ C ] 26 [ D ] 35
Last Answer : [ A ] 7
Description : Design of R.C.C. cantilever beams, is based on the resultant force at (A) Fixed end (B) Free end (C) Mid span (D) Mid span and fixed support
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : The maximum deflection due to a load W at the free end of a cantilever of length L and having flexural rigidity EI, is (A) WL²/2EI (B) WL²/3EI (C) WL3 /2EI (D) WL3 /3EI
Last Answer : (D) WL3 /3EI
Description : The maximum ratio of span to depth of a cantilever slab, is (A) 8 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 16
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : If the ratio of the span to the overall depth does not exceed 10, the stiffness of the beam will ordinarily be satisfactory in case of a (A) Simply supported beam (B) Continuous beam (C) Cantilever beam (D) None of these
Description : The maximum ratio of span to depth of a cantilever slab is (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 14
Last Answer : (c) 12
Description : The maximum deflection of a simply supported beam of span L, carrying an isolated load at the centre of the span; flexural rigidity being EI, is (A) WL3 /3EL (B) WL3 /8EL (C) WL3 /24EL (D) WL3 /48EL
Last Answer : (D) WL3 /48EL
Description : An isolated load W is acting at a distance a from the left hand support, of a three hinged arch of span 2l and rise h hinged at the crown, the horizontal reaction at the support, is (A) Wa/h (B) Wa/2h (C) 2W/ha (D) 2h/W
Last Answer : (B) Wa/2h
Description : A cantilever carries is uniformly distributed load W over its whole length and a force W acts at its free end upward. The net deflection of the free end will be (A) Zero (B) (5/24) (WL3 /EI) upward (C) (5/24) (WL3 /EI) downward (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) (5/24) (WL3 /EI) upward
Description : 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
Last Answer : (B) For any type of structure
Description : The moment diagram for a cantilever carrying linearly varying load from zero at its free end and to maximum at the fixed end will be a (A) Triangle (B) Rectangle (C) Parabola (D) Cubic parabola
Last Answer : (D) Cubic parabola
Description : A cantilever carrying a uniformly distributed load W over its full length is propped at its free end such that it is at the level of the fixed end. The bending moment will be zero at its free end also at ... point of the cantilever (C) 1/4th length from free end (D) 3/4th length from free end
Last Answer : (D) 3/4th length from free end
Description : The moment diagram for a cantilever carrying a concentrated load at its free end, will be (A) Triangle (B) Rectangle (C) Parabola (D) Cubic parabola
Last Answer : (A) Triangle
Description : Shear deflection of a cantilever of length L, cross sectional area A and shear modulus G, under a concentrated load W at its free end, is (A) (2/3) (WL/AG) (B) (1/3) (WL²/EIA) (C) (3/2) (WL/AG) (D) (3/2) (WL²/AG
Last Answer : (C) (3/2) (WL/AG
Description : A reinforced concrete cantilever beam is 3.6 m long, 25 cm wide and has its lever arm 40 cm. It carries a load of 1200 kg at its free end and vertical stirrups can carry 1800 kg. Assuming concrete to carry one- ... beam, the number of shear stirrups required, is (A) 30 (B) 35 (C) 40 (D) 45
Description : A cantilever of length 3m carries a point load of 60 KN at a distance of 2m from the fixed end.If E= 2×105 and I=108, what is the deflection at the free end?. a.7 mm b.14 mm c.26 mm d.52 mm.
Last Answer : b.14 mm
Description : For a cantilever of effective depth of 0.5 m, the maximum span to satisfy vertical deflection limit is (A) 3.5 m (B) 4 m (C) 4.5 m (D) 5 m
Description : Maximum deflection of a cantilever due to pure bending moment M at its free end, is (A) ML²/3EI (B) ML²/4EI (C) ML²/6EI (D) ML²/2EI
Last Answer : (D) ML²/2EI
Description : The deflection due to couple M at the free end of a cantilever length L is (A) ML/EI (B) 2ML/EI (C) ML²/2E (D) M²L/2EI
Last Answer : (C) ML²/2EI
Description : The ratio of the length and diameter of a simply supported uniform circular beam which experiences maximum bending stress equal to tensile stress due to same load at its mid span, is (A) 1/8 (B) 1/4 (C) 1/2 (D) 1/3
Description : The ratio of the length and depth of a simply supported rectangular beam which experiences maximum bending stress equal to tensile stress, due to same load at its mid span, is (A) 1/2 (B) 2/3 (C) 1/4 (D) 1/3
Last Answer : (B) 2/3
Description : A cantilever of length 3m carries a uniformly distributed load of 15KN/m over a length of 2m from the free end.If I= 108 mm4 and E= 2×105 N/mm2,find the slope at the free end? a.0.00326 rad b.0.00578 rad c.0.00677 rad d.0.00786 rad
Last Answer : a.0.00326 rad
Description : A cantilever of length 3 m carries a uniformly distributed load over the entire length.If the deflection at the free end is 40 mm,find the slope at the free end. a.0.0115 rad b.0.01777 rad c.0.001566 rad d.0.00144 rad
Last Answer : b.0.01777 rad
Description : A cantilever of length 2m carries a point load of 30KN at the free end.If I = 108 mm4 and E= 2×105 N/mm2. What is the slope of the cantilever at the free end? a.0.503 rad b.0.677 rad c. 0.003 rad d.0.008
Last Answer : c. 0.003 rad
Description : The slope at the free end of a cantilever of length 1m is 10 .If the cantilever carries a uniformly distributed load over the whole length ,then the deflection at the free end will be a.1cm b.1.309 cm c.2.618 cm. d.3.927cm.
Last Answer : b.1.309 cm
Description : In a cantilever subjected to a combination of concentrated load, uniformly distributed load and uniformly varying load, Maximum bending moment is (a) Where shear force=0 (b) At the free end (c) At the fixed end (d) At the mid-point
Last Answer : (c) At the fixed end
Description : In a cantilever subjected to a concentrated load (W) at the free end and having length =l, Maximum bending moment is (a) Wl at the free end (b) Wl at the fixed end (c) Wl/2 at the fixed end (d) Wl at the free end
Last Answer : (b) Wl at the fixed end
Description : In a cantilever carrying a uniformly varying load starting from zero at the free end, the Bending moment diagram is (a) A horizontal line parallel to x-axis (b) A line inclined to x-axis (c) Follows a parabolic law (d) Follows a cubic law
Last Answer : (d) Follows a cubic law
Description : In a cantilever carrying a uniformly varying load starting from zero at the free end, the shear force diagram is (a) A horizontal line parallel to x-axis (b) A line inclined to x-axis (c) Follows a parabolic law (d) Follows a cubic law
Last Answer : (c) Follows a parabolic law
Description : The bending moment diagram for a cantilever with point load, at the free end will be (a) A triangle with max. height under free end (b) A triangle with max. height under fixed end (c) A parabolic curve (d) None of these
Last Answer : (b) A triangle with max. height under fixed end
Description : For a continuous floor slab supported on beams, the ratio of end span length and intermediate span length, is (A) 0.6 (B) 0.7 (C) 0.8 (D) 0.9
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The floor slab of a building is supported on reinforced cement floor beams. The ratio of the end and intermediate span is kept. (a) 0.7 (b) 0.8 (c) 0.9 (d) 0.6
Last Answer : (c) 0.9
Description : The breadth of the flange of a T-beam is (a) 1/3rd of the effective span of the T-beam (b) Twelve times the depth of slab plus breadth of rib. (c) Centre to centre distance between the adjacent beam. (d) Least of (a) , (b) or (c)
Last Answer : (d) Least of (a) , (b) or (c)
Description : A cantilever of length 2 cm and depth 10 cm tapers in plan from a width 24 cm to zero at its free end. If the modulus of elasticity of the material is 0.2 × 106 N/mm2 , the deflection of the free end, is (A) 2 mm (B) 3 mm (C) 4 mm (D) 5 mm
Last Answer : (D) 5 mm
Description : Principle of superposition is applicable when (A) Deflections are linear functions of applied forces (B) Material obeys Hooke's law (C) The action of applied forces will be affected by small deformations of the structure (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (A) Deflections are linear functions of applied forces
Description : A cantilever of length is subjected to a bending moment at its free end. If EI is the flexural rigidity of the section, the deflection of the free end, is (A) ML/EI (B) ML/2EI (C) ML²/2EI (D) ML²/3EI
Last Answer : (D) ML²/3EI
Description : The moment diagram for a cantilever whose free end is subjected to a bending moment, will be a (A) Triangle (B) Rectangle (C) Parabola (D) Cubic parabola
Last Answer : (B) Rectangle
Description : .Deflections due to shear is significant in a.Long beams b.Short beams. c.Long as well as short bemas. d.None.
Last Answer : b.Short beams.