What is a moment in structural analysis?
A Rotation
B Torsion
C Bending
D Force
What is the unit of force in structural analysis?
A Newton
B Watt
C Pascal
D Joule
Which element does a truss carry?
A Compression
B Bending
C Shear
D Tension
What does the force method analyze?
A Deflections
B Forces
C Displacements
D Moments
What is the function of a shear center?
A Twisting
B Bending
C Axial load
D Shear force
What does a fixed support prevent?
A None
B Rotation
C Translation
D Both
What is a characteristic of an indeterminate structure?
A More supports
B No supports
C More unknowns
D Fewer unknowns
What does a bending moment diagram show?
A Moments
B Stress
C Displacements
D Forces
Which method is used for frame analysis?
A Virtual
B FEM
C Force
D Moment
What does a deflection curve represent?
A Bending moments
B Force distribution
C Deformation
D Stress points
What causes a column to buckle?
A Torsional forces
B Shear forces
C Tensile forces
D Compressive forces
What is a moment distribution method used for?
A Analyzing trusses
B Analyzing columns
C Analyzing indeterminate structures
D Calculating forces
What is the purpose of structural safety?
A Maximize strength
B Prevent failure
C Minimize cost
D Minimize deflections
What does an elastic theory assume?
A Materials return to original shape
B Materials break
C Materials yield plastically
D Materials deform permanently
What is a plastic analysis used to determine?
A Ultimate load
B Reactions
C Deflections
D Forces