What does a bending moment cause in a structure?
A Deformation
B Rotation
C Compression
D Shear
What does the moment distribution method calculate?
A Moments
B Deflections
C Reactions
D Forces
What is the purpose of shear force diagrams?
A Stress analysis
B Deflection
C Force distribution
D Moment calculation
What causes axial deformation?
A Bending moment
B Torsional load
C Shear force
D Axial load
What does structural optimization aim to achieve?
A Minimize cost
B Reduce material
C Increase strength
D Minimize weight
What is the primary function of a truss in structural systems?
A Transfer moments
B Carry axial load
C Carry shear force
D Carry compression
What is an arch designed to carry?
A Axial load
B Bending moments
C Compression
D Shear forces
What does the finite element method (FEM) analyze?
A Stresses
B Deflections
C Forces
D Moments
What is the primary assumption in elastic theory?
A Material failure
B Permanent deformation
C Linear deformation
D Yielding
What does a strain energy method calculate?
A Bending moments
B Deflections
C Forces
D Axial loads
What does the stiffness matrix method calculate?
A Displacements
B Forces
C Axial stresses
D Reactions
What is plastic analysis used for in structures?
A Stability analysis
B Load capacity
C Stress calculation
D Deflection analysis
What is an important factor in structural stability?
A Material strength
B Proper design
C Load distribution
D All of the above
What does a deflection curve show in a structure?
A Force distribution
B Load distribution
C Deformation pattern
D Stress points
What does structural safety ensure?
A Moment calculation
B Load capacity
C Material strength
D Structural integrity