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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
MARK ONLY ONE ANSWER for each item by shading the letter of your choice. You
may use a pen or a pencil. Strictly no erasures.
1. Determine the determinacy and stability of the truss shown.
a. statically determinate, internally unstable
b. statically determinate, internally stable
c. statically indeterminate, internally unstable
d. statically indeterminate, internally stable
2. Determine the determinacy and stability of the truss shown.
a. statically determinate, internally unstable
b. statically determinate, internally stable
c. statically indeterminate, internally unstable
d. statically indeterminate, internally stable
3. Determine the determinacy and stability of the truss shown.
a. statically determinate, internally unstable
b. statically determinate, internally stable
c. statically indeterminate, internally unstable
d. statically indeterminate, internally stable
SITUATION NO.1 (4-9)
Classify the following structures shown as determinate, indeterminate,
or unstable. If statically indeterminate, state the degree of
indeterminacy. Assume that each structure is subjected to known
external loadings that can act anywhere and in any direction on the
structure.
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4. Figure A.
a. indeterminate (1st degree)
b. determinate
c. indeterminate (2nd degree)
d. indeterminate (3rd degree)
5. Figure B.
a. indeterminate (2nd degree)
b. unstable
c. determinate
d. indeterminate (1st degree)
6. Figure C.
a. indeterminate (2nd degree)
b. indeterminate (1st degree)
c. unstable
d. determinate
7. Figure D.
a. indeterminate (2nd degree)
b. indeterminate (3rd degree)
c. determinate
d. indeterminate (1st degree)
8. Figure E.
a. indeterminate (1st degree)
b. indeterminate (3rd degree)
c. unstable
d. indeterminate (2nd degree)
9. Figure F.
a. indeterminate (5th degree)
b. indeterminate (3rd degree)
c. indeterminate (2nd degree)
d. determinate
SITUATION NO. 2 (10-11)
The truss shown is subjected to a vertical load of 45 kN at B. The
cross-sectional area of members AB and BC is 3750 mm 2, and member AC
is 2500 mm 2. The modulus of elasticity of the material of the truss is
70 GPa.
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10. Which of the following most nearly gives the vertical component of
the deflection at joint B?
a. 11.264 mm
b. 35.023 mm
c. 18.442 mm
d. 42.452 mm
11. Which of the following most nearly gives the horizontal component
of the deflection at joint B?
a. 11.264 mm
b. 35.023 mm
c. 18.442 mm
d. 42.452 mm
SITUATION NO. 3 (12-13)
A 9 m simply supported beam shown carries a uniformly distributed load
of 10 kN/m and a concentrated load of 25 kN at C and 30 kN at D.
12. Compute the vertical reaction at A.
a. 54.77
b. 12.50
c. 38.33
d. 53.32
13. Compute the reaction at D.
a. 54.77
b. 12.50
c. 40.31
d. 53.32
SITUATION NO. 4 (14-17)
A frame is loaded as shown in the figure.
14. Determine the horizontal reaction at A.
a. 50 kN
b. 60 kN
c. 70.33 kN
d. 80 kN
15. Determine the vertical reaction at A.
a. 50 kN
b. 60 kN
c. 70.33 kN
d. 80 kN
16. Determine the moment at A
a. 730 kN.m
b. 530 kN.m
c. 640 kN.m
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d. 840.67 kN.m
17. Which of the following most nearly gives the horizontal
displacement at joint B?
a. 20,381.25/EI
b. 30,468.75/EI
c. 16,305/EI
d. 18,240/EI
SITUATION NO. 5 (18-20)
A simply supported beam is loaded as shown in the figure.
18. Determine the reaction at B
a. 4.755 kN
b. 7.545 kN
c. 7.455 kN
d. 15.545 kN
19. Calculate the shear at D.
a. 4.755 kN
b. 7.545 kN
c. 7.455 kN
d. 15.545 kN
20. Calculate the maximum positive moment.
a. 23.090 kN.m
b. 11.181 kN.m
c. 43.222 kN.m
d. 30.635 kN.m
21. The primary reason for using pinned connection is:
a. to allow relatively free end rotation of connection members
b. to make the analysis simpler
c. to allow for better load distribution
d. all of the above
22. Defined as an assemblage of straight members connected at their
ends by flexible connections, and subjected to loads and reactions
only at the joint (connections).
a. beams
b. plane frames
c. plane trusses
d. all of the above
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SITUATION NO. 6 (23-29)
Refer to figure shown.
23. What is the distribution factor for fixed-end support?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
24. What is the distribution factor of segment BA?
a. 0.645
b. 0.345
c. 0.545
d. 0.455
25. What is the distribution factor of segment BC?
a. 0.645
b. 0.345
c. 0.545
d. 0.455
26. What is the fixed-end moment for segment AB?
a. -64.8 k-ft
b. 64.8 k-ft
c. -43.2 k-ft
d. 43.2 k-ft
27. What is the fixed-end moment for segment BA?
a-64.8 k-ft
b. 64.8 k-ft
c. -43.2 k-ft
d. 43.2 k-ft
28. What is the final moment at support at A?
a. 101.4 k-ft
b. -174.3 k-ft
c. 35.7 k-ft
d. -29.1 k-ft
29. What is the final moment at support at C?
a. 101.4 k-ft
b. -174.3 k-ft
c. 35.7 k-ft
d. -29.1 k-ft
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SITUATION NO. 7 (31-32)
Refer to figure shown.
30. What is the distribution factor of the segment BA?
a. 0.429
b. 0.385
c. 0.615
d. 0.571
31. What is the distribution factor of the segment CD?
a. 0.429
b. 0.385
c. 0.615
d. 0.571
32. What is the fixed-end moment of the segment BC?
a. 42 k-ft
b. -42 k-ft
c. 24 k-ft
d. -24 k-ft
SITUATION NO. 8 (33-35)
A fixed beam is loaded with a varying load that varies from A to B as
shown in the figure.
Given: w = 5 kN/m, L = 5 m
33. Determine the moment at A in kN-m.
a. 4.17
b. 6.25
c. 3.25
d. 5.75
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34. Determine the moment at B in kN-m.
a. 4.17
b. 6.25
c. 3.25
d. 5.75
35. Determine the vertical reaction at A in kN.
a. 7.15
b. 3.75
c. 9.25
d. 8.75
SITUATION NO. 9 (36-38)
For the figure shown, determine the following where EI is constant:
36. Determine the displacement at free-end.
a. 162/EI
b. 18/EI
c. 27/EI
d. 108/EI
37. Determine the rotation at roller support.
a. 162/EI
b. 18/EI
c. 27/EI
d. 108/EI
38. Determine the rotation at pin support
a. 162/EI
b. 18/EI
c. 27/EI
d. 108/EI
SITUATION NO. 10 (39-40)
The cantilever shown supports a load P = 400 kN.
Given:
EI = 75,000 kN-m2
L1 = 3.75 m
L = 5 m
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39. What is the vertical deflection under B?
a. 85.64 mm
b. 93.75 mm
c. 106.32 mm
d. 124.87 mm
40. What is the maximum deflection of the beam?
a. 130.5 mm
b. 160.6 mm
c. 145.0 mm
d. 140.6 mm
SITUATION NO. 11 (41-45)
For the beam shown in the figure,
41. Determine the moment at B.
a. 5 k-ft
b. 10 k-ft
c. 50 k-ft
d. 100 k-ft
42. Determine the moment at E.
a. 25.833 k-ft
b. 55.357 k-ft
c. 70.833 k-ft
d. 106.25 k-ft
43. Determine the reaction at B.
a. 20.518 k
b. 25.536 k
c. 28.325 k
d. 30.333 k
44. Determine the reaction at D.
a. 19.464 k
b. 21.696 k
c. 26.345 k
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d. 41.160 k
45. Determine the vertical reaction at E.
a. 18.304 k
b. 37.211 k
c. 32.971 k
d. 38.137 k
SITUATION NO. 12 (46-49)
For the truss shown in the figure: Use E = 150 GPa.
46. Determine the force in the member CD.
a. 57.088 kN
b. 87.522 kN
c. 90.333 kN
d. 105.162 kN
47. Determine the vertical deflection at B.
a. 52.936 mm
b. 43.234 mm
c. 33.032 mm
d. 25.322 mm
48. Determine the horizontal deflection at C.
a. 23.333 mm
b. 27.342 mm
c. 45.332 mm
d. 17.453 mm
49. Determine the horizontal deflection at D.
a. 27.291 mm
b. 19.222 mm
c. 21.222 mm
d. 30.111 mm
SITUATION NO. 13 (50-51)
From the beam shown in the figure.
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50. Which of the following gives the fixed end moment at B due to the
concentrated load in kN.m?
a. 3.52
b. 7.59
c. 2.23
d. 5.42
51. Which of the following most nearly gives the moment at B?
a. 3.52
b. 7.59
c. 2.23
d. 5.42
SITUATION NO. 14 (52-55)
Calculate the following for the given beam.
52. Tangential deviation of B with respect tangent A.
a. 9633.75/EI kN-m3
b. 5963.35/EI kN-m3
c. 7738.03/EI kN-m3
d. 6389.25/EI kN-m3
53. Rotation at A.
a. 596.35/EI kN-m2
b. 963.375/EI kN-m2
c. 773.80/EI kN-m2
d. 638.92/EI kN-m2
54. Rotation at C.
a. 633.75/EI kN-m2
b. 963.375/EI kN-m2
c. 574.50/EI kN-m2
d. 389.25/EI kN-m2
55. Vertical Deflection at C.
a. 2500/EI kN-m3
b. 2134/EI kN-m3
c. 1430/EI kN-m3
d. 3765/EI kN-m3
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SITUATION NO. 15 (56-58)
Refer to the beam shown, determine the following:
Given: L = 10 m
EI = 15000 kN-m2
w = 20 kN/m
56. The vertical reaction at A in kN.
a. 125
b. 75
c. 250
d. 100
57. The vertical reaction at B in kN.
a. 125
b. 75
c. 250
d. 100
58. The moment at A in kN-m.
a. 125
b. 75
c. 250
d. 100
SITUATION NO. 16 (59-60)
Calculate the following for the given beam.
59. Rotation at C.
a. 0.0056 rad
b. 0.0560 rad
c. 0.0086 rad
d. 0.0860 rad
60. Vertical Deflection at C.
a. 0.10 in
b. 0.41 in
c. 0.56 in
d. 0.98 in
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61. For the given Cantilever Beam, determine the maximum deflection.
a. 0.23 m
b. 0.51 m
c. 0.12 m
d. 0.04 m
SITUATION NO. 17 (62-63)
A 4-m cantilever beam carries a 7 kN/m uniform load all throughout the
span. EI is constant.
62. What is the deflection at free-end?
a. 60/EI
b. 45/EI
c. 224/EI
d. 100/EI
63. What is deflection at free end if a 20 kN concentrated load is
added 2-m from free end?
a. 193/EI
b. 178/EI
c. 357/EI
d. 233/EI
SITUATION NO. 18 (64-66)
Calculate the following for the given beam.
64. Location of the maximum deflection from right support.
a. 2.975 m
b. 3.637 m
c. 1.637 m
d. 2.5 m
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65. Magnitude of the maximum deflection.
a. 231.742/EI
b. 142.752/EI
c. 56.789/EI
d. 301.394/EI
66. Rotation at free-end.
a. 110.625/EI
b. 60.625/EI
c. 45/EI
d. 10.372/EI
67. An 8-m high vertical retaining wall is acted on by an active
pressure that varies linearly from 136 kN/m at the base to 34 kN/m at
the top. Calculate the maximum moment at the base in kN-m.
a. 725
b. 435
c. 4352
d. 1088
SITUATION NO. 19 (68-69)
A cantilever beam, 3.5 m long carries a concentrated load, P = 200 kN,
at mid-length. Beam Modulus of Elasticity, E = 200 GPa. Beam Moment of
Inertia, I = 60.8 x 106 mm 4
68. How much is the beam deflection (mm) at mid length?
a. 23.5
b. 1.84
c. 14.7
d. 29.4
69. What force (kN) should be applied at the free end to prevent
deflection?
a. 62.5
b. 7.8
c. 100
d. 41.7
70. What is the subject code of this subject?
a. CIE 136
b. Don’t choose this.
c. Na. This is not the answer.
d. You gotta be kiddin’ me, bruh.
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