Civil Engineering
Structures, surveying, soil mechanics
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In slope deflection method, what does the term 'FEM' represent?
Correct Answer:
A. Fixed End Moment
EXPLANATION
FEM (Fixed End Moment) are moments developed in a member if both ends are fixed against rotation.
For a cantilever beam of length L carrying uniformly distributed load w, the maximum bending moment occurs at:
Correct Answer:
C. Fixed end
EXPLANATION
For cantilever, maximum BM = wL²/2 occurs at fixed end where slope and deflection are also maximum.
In the method of sections for truss analysis, the section should pass through maximum how many members?
Correct Answer:
B. 3 members
EXPLANATION
Section should pass through maximum 3 members to solve for unknowns using 3 equilibrium equations (ΣFx, ΣFy, ΣM).
Which of the following statements about determinate structures is correct?
Correct Answer:
A. Number of unknowns equals number of equilibrium equations
EXPLANATION
A determinate structure has exactly as many unknowns as equilibrium equations, allowing unique solution without material properties.