Question 1

Which beam type listed below is statistically indeterminate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple
B)  Complex
C)  Continuous
D)  Cantilever C

Question 2

Which of the following arch design types is the only one that is statically determinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  No hinges
B)  One-hinge arch
C)  Two-hinged arch
D)  Three-hinged arch D

Question 3

Which of the following statement regarding hinges that support structural frames is not considered to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Also called "pin-type supports"
B)  Hinges provide support that is referred to as "inclined force"
C)  Forces at hinges have three unknowns
D)  All of the above C

Question 4

What are the three unknowns that must be determined when completely identifying a force?
1. Magnitude
2. Intent
3. Direction
4. Line of action
5. Rotation

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 3, 4
B)  1, 2, 3
C)  2, 3, 5
D)  3, 4, 5

Exam 17: Struct Analysis

Which beam type listed below is statistically indeterminate?

Which of the following arch design types is the only one that is statically determinate?

Which of the following statement regarding hinges that support structural frames is not considered to be true?

What are the three unknowns that must be determined when completely identifying a force? 1. Magnitude 2. Intent 3. Direction 4. Line of action 5. Rotation