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TRUSSES
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1.

A truss, as shown in the figure, is carrying 180 kN load at node L 2.

The force in the diagonal member M2U4 will be

(a)100kN tension
(b) 100 kN compression
(c) 80 kN tension
(d) 80 kN compression
Ans:
Taking moments about A we get
and
Take a vertical section in between
and . Taking
moments about
,
Therefore
. Now take moments about
Assume force in
(

2.

Solving

we

get

For the plane truss shown in the figure, the number of zero force
members for the given loading is

(a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 11 (d) 13

Ans:
If three members meet at a point and out of three two are in
line then force in third member is zero. There are 8 members
having zero forces.

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3.

A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section

A and same modulus of elasticity E. A vertical force P is applied at
point C.

Force in the member AB of the truss is

(a)

(b)

(c) P/2

(d)

Ans:

Take a section left side of reaction B such a way that the

members AB and BC should cut. Now take moments about C.
. Therefore

4.

A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section

A and same modulus of elasticity E. A vertical force P is applied at
point C.

Deflection of the point C is

(a)

(c) (

(b)
)

(d) (

Ans:
The forces in all members except bottom member, BC and
mirror member of BC are zero force members. By unit load
method,
(

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5.

For the truss shown in the figure. the force in the member QR is

(A) zero (B)

(C) P (D)

Ans:
Take the section by cutting QR, TR and TS. Taking moments
about T,
. Therefore
.
6.

The pin-jointed 2-D truss is loaded with a horizontal force of 15

at joint S and another 15
vertical force at joint U, as shown.
Find the force in member RS (in
) and report your answer taking
tension as positive and compression as negative.

(A) zero (B) 15 (C) 30 (D)

Ans:
The beam is determinate and stable. Assuming roller support
at V and taking moments about V we get
Take a section by cutting RS, RU
and VU. Taking moments about U from right side we get,
Solving we get
7.

The cantilever frame shown in the given figure is supported by

vertical links at B and C and carries loads as shown. The force in
the bar AE is

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a) 500 kg
c) 2500kg

b)1000kg
d) Zero

Ans:
The force in Members AE and AB are zero because only two
members are meeting at a joint , there no external force and
there are not in line.
8.

A plane pin-jointed truss is shown in the figure below. The force

resisted by the member AD is

a)

Zero

b)

500 kg(compression)

c)

500 kg(tension)

d)

1000 kg (tension)

Ans:
The forces in CF and FE are zero. The forces in CD and AC
are zero. The force in BE is zero. Analyzing at joint D we get
500 kg(tension)
9.

For the truss shown in the figure, the force in member AC is

a)

50 kN compression

b)

50 kN tension

c)

50 kN tension

d)

Zero

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Ans:
Take a section by cutting the members AG, AC and BC. Take
moment about F,

10.

The force in the member AB of the truss shown in the given figure
is

a)

25 kN compression

b)

25 kN tension

c)

25 kN compression

d)

25 kN tension

Ans:
The force in member below 50 kN load is 50 kN.By
analyzing at B we get
25 kN tension.

11.

Force in the member AB of the frame shown in the given figure

will be

a) Zero b) W

c) W d)

Ans:
The forces in members BC and CD are zero. The force in Ab is
zero because the W and member BD in one line and the third
member AB does not has balancing component in the direction
normal to BD.

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12.

Consider a loaded truss shown in the given figure.

Match list-I (member) with List-II(Force) and select the correct

answer using the codes below the lists:
List-I

List-II

A.

PR

1. 40kN(Tension)

B.

RS

2. 40kN(Compression)

C.

SU

3. 60kN(Tension)

D.

RT

4. 50 kN(Compression)

Codes:
A

a)

b)

c)

d)

Ans:
The force in RT is 60 kN tension. By taking moments about
Q we get
Analyzing at P we get,
=
Compression. Analyzing vertically at R we
get
= compression and
= kN compression.
Analyzing at U we get
= kN tension. Ans (d).
13.

The pin-jointed cantilever truss is loaded as shown in the given

figure. The force in member ED is

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a)

40kN(Compressive)

b)

80kN(Tension)

c)

80kN(Compressive)

d)

120kN(Compressive)

Ans:
Take a section vertically between AB and take moments A.
compressive.
14.

In the pin-jointed plane frame shown in the given figure, the force
in the member BD is

a)

50000N(Tensile)

b)

50000N(Compressive)

c)

50000 (Tensile)

d)

Zero

Ans:
The force in member BD is zero as three members are meeting
at B and AB and BC are in line.
15.

A loaded pin-jointed truss is shown in the given figure. The force

in member AC is

a)

10 kN(Tensile)

b)

10 kN(Compressive)

c)

Zero

d)

10kN(Tensile)

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Ans:
Taking section passing through AC, CD, DE and BE and
taking moments about E we get,
Solving we get

16.

The total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and external) for

the bridge truss shown in the given figure is

a)

b) 5

c) 6

d) 3

Ans:
Internal three and external one. Total 4.
17.

The force in member AB is

a)

5 kN compression

b)

2 kN compression

c)

Zero

d)

7 kN compression

Ans:
The force in AB is zero as the member AB is meeting at B
and there no balancing component in horizontal.
18.

The force in the member BD of the truss shown in the figure given
below is

a)

4 kN tensile

b)

4 kN compressive

c)

Zero

d)

12 kN compressive

Ans:
The force in BD is 4 kN compressive.

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19.

In the truss shown in the figure shearing at section from left hand
side is given by

a) CD

b) CE

c) CF

d) DF

Ans. CF
20.

In the truss shown in the figure shearing at section from left hand
side is given by

a) CD

b) CE

c) CF

d) DF

Ans. CF
21.

Member (s) of the frame shown below which carries/carry zero

force is/are

a)

EC only

b)

EC and AB

c)

EC and AC

d)

EC, AC and AB

Ans:
The members EC and AC carries zero force.
22.

What is the force in the member CE of a cantilever truss shown in

the adjoining figure?

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a)

P(tensile)

b)

P(compression)

c)

2P(tensile)

d)

Zero

Ans:
The force in EC is zero
23.

The diagram below shows a plane truss. What is the force in

vertical member UL of the truss?

a) 35 kN

b) 30 kN

c) 20 kN

d) 15 kN

Ans:
Analyzing at U we get the force in UL is 20 kN
compressive.
24.

The diagram below shows a truss subjected to loading as indicated.

What is the force induced in the member AB?

a) 5 kN

b) 10kN

c) zero

d) 5 kN

Ans:
The force in member AB is zero as there in no balancing
component in vertical direction at B.

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25.

What is the ratio of the force in the members AB,BE and AE of the
pin-jointed truss shown in the figure given below?

a)

5:4:3

b)

4:3:5

c)

( ):( ) ( )

d)

None of these

Ans:
Taking moments about C we get,
fore

is

. There

downwards. The force in AE is

.
(

The force in AB is
The ratio
(b)
26.

is 5/4 which matches with the answer

What is the force in member AB of the pin-jointed frame as shown

below?

a)

P(Tension)

b)

P (Compression)

c)

P/ (Compression)

d)

Zero

Ans:
The force in AB is zero.

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27.

A cantilever truss carries a concentrated load P as shown in the

figure below.

What are the magnitudes of axial forces in the members I, II, and
III, respectively?
a)

1.00P,1.33P and 1.67P

b)

1.67P,1.33P and 1.00P

c)

1.33P, 0.75P and 0.60P

d)

0.60P,0.75P and 1.00P

Ans:
(
. So the answer is (b).

28.

What is the vertical deflection of joint C of the frame shown

below?

a)

PL/AE

b)

2PL/AE

c)

PL/2AE

d)

3PL/AE

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29.

What is the magnitude of the force in the member BD in the figure

given below?

a)

5 kN

b)

7 kN (approximately)

c)

4 kN

d)

Zero

Ans:
The force in BD is zero.
30.

What is the force in the vertical member CD of the pin-jointed

frame shown below?

a)

12T(tension)

b)

2T(compression)

c)

7T(compression)

d)

5T (tension)

Ans:
The force in CD is 5 kN tension

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31.

What is the force in the member BC of the plane frame shown

below?

a)

10 kN tensile

b)

10 kN compressive

c)

5.76 kN compressive

d)

Zero

Ans:
Taking section passing through AB and BC and taking
moments about A,

10 kN compressive
32.

What is the total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and

external) of the triangular planar truss shown in the figure below?

a) 2

b) 4

c) 5

d) 6

Ans:
Internal three and external one. Total 4.

33.

What is the total degree of indeterminacy (both internal and

external) of the cantilever plane truss shown in the figure below

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a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

Ans:
Internal two and no external. Total 2
34.

The figure below shows a pin-jointed frame

What are the force in members BE, CD and ED?

a)

10kN, 5kN and 5kN

b)

10kN, 5kN and zero

c)

5kN, 10kN and zero

d)

5kN, 5kN and zero

Ans:
The force in ED is zero. By taking moments about A,
.
So the answer is (b)
35.

Consider the following statements with respect to the figure below

of a typical articulated frame:

1.
The frame is internally determinate and externally
indeterminate.
2.

The frame is internally indeterminate

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3.

The frame is internally as well as externally determinate.

4.

The frame is internally as well as externally indeterminate.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

a)

1 only

b)

1 and 2

c)

3 only

d)

3 and 4

Ans:
The frame is determinate internally and externally
36.

Two bars AO and BO are of uniform area A and are hinged at O as

shown in figure below.

What is the vertical deflection at O when elastic modules is

uniformly E?
a)

b)

c)

d)

Ans:

37.

A simple plane truss acted upon by a load 2P at the apex A is

shown below. The axial force in the member AB is

b) P

a) P
c)

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Ans:
Analyzing at A we get Force in AB =

38.

The truss is shown in figure. The cross-section area of each

member is A, and the module of elasticity of the material is
uniformly E. the strain energy in the member XY is given by

a)

b)

c) zero

d)

Ans:
The force in XY is zero.
39.

The force in the member CD is

a)

P Tensile

b)

P Compressive

c)

2P Tensile

d)

2P Compressive

Ans:
The forces in AB and BC are zero. By analyzing horizontally
at A we get the force in AC as compressive. Analyzing
at C we get
tensile.

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