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T.E. (Part – II) (New) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2019
Civil Engineering
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day & Date: Friday, 22-11-2019 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10:00 AM To 01:00 PM
Instructions: 1) Q. No.1 is compulsory and should be solved in first 30 minutes in answer
book.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) In section II, Solve any three questions.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.
MCQ/Objective Type Questions
Duration: 30 Minutes Marks: 14
Q.1 Choose the correct alternatives from the options and rewrite the 14
sentence.
1) Compatibility conditions are essentially required to solve, _______. 01
a) Substitute frame b) Complex frame
c) Redundant frame d) Compound truss
2) Which one of the fallowing doesn't fall under category of force method? 01
a) Consistent deformation method
b) Flexibility method
c) Stiffness method
d) Energy method
3) Flexibility coefficient of beam shown in fig 1 is _______. 01

a) 𝐿2 b) 𝐿3
2 𝐸𝐼 3 𝐸𝐼
c) 𝐿3 d) 𝐿3
4 𝐸𝐼 6 𝐸𝐼
4) Expression given by Castigliano’s theorem to determine deflection of any 01
point in structure is ________.
a) 𝑀 𝜕𝑀 b) 𝜕𝑀 𝑑𝑥
𝑥
𝐸𝐼 𝜕𝑝 𝜕𝑝 𝐸𝐼
c) 𝜕𝑀 𝑑𝑥 d) None of these
𝑀
𝜕𝑝 𝐸𝐼

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5) Degree of static indeterminacy of beam (neglecting A.F) shown in fig 2. 01

a) 1 b) 3
c) 2 d) 4
6) Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of truss shown in fig 3. 01

a) 3 b) 5
c) 6 d) 2
7) The flexibility matrix is ________. 01
a) Symmetric b) Unsymmetric
c) triangular d) none of these
8) Due to sinking of support by ‘𝛿’, the moment developed is _______. 01
a) 6EI𝛿 L3 b) 12𝐸𝐼𝛿 ∕ 𝐿3
c) 6EI𝛿 ∕ L2 d) 6EI𝛿 ∕ L
9) In portal frames, sway is produced due to _______. 01
a) Eccentric loading on frame
b) Horizontal loading on column
c) Different end conditions of columns
d) All of the above
10) Shape of ILD for indeterminate structure is _______. 01
a) Linear b) Nonlinear
c) Triangular d) All of the above
11) Size of stiffness matrix for propped cantilever beam is _______. 01
a) 2 X 2 b) 3 X 3
c) 4 X 4 d) None of these
12) Mullar Breslau principle for influence line is applicable for _______. 01
a) Simple beam b) Continuous beam
c) Redundant truss d) all of these
13) Size of Stiffness matrix for frame as shown in fig. is _______. 02
a) 3 X 3 b) 4 X 4
c) 2 X 2 d) 1 X 1

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Seat
No.
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T.E. (Part – II) (New) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2019
Civil Engineering
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day & Date: Friday, 22-11-2019 Max. Marks: 56
Time: 10:00 AM To 01:00 PM
Instructions: 1) Questions No.2 is Compulsory. and attempt any two questions from
remaining to Q.3 to Q.5 section I.
2) Questions No.8 is Compulsory. and attempt any two questions from
remaining to Q.6, Q.7 and Q.9 section II.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.
Section – I
Q.2 Solve any four. 10
a) Define static and kinematic indeterminacy with examples.
b) Differentiate between flexibility and stiffness method.
c) Enlist various methods of force method of analysis.
d) Explain Castigliano’s theorem for solving indeterminate beams.
e) Enlist various methods of Displacement method of analysis.
Q.3 Analyse the continuous beam using Consistent Deformation method. Support B 09
sinks by 10mm. EI= 75000 kNm2. Refer Fig 4.

Q.4 Draw SFD and BMD using Strain Energy method. Refer Fig 5. 09

Q.5 Analyze the beam using flexibility method. Refer Fig. 6 09

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Section – II
Q.6 Analyze the beam using Moment Distribution method Refer fig.7 09

Q.7 Analyze Continuous Beam and draw S.F and B.M Diagram Using Stiffness 09
Method Refer fig.8

Q.8 Draw B.M.D. Use Stiffness Method. Refer fig. 9 10

Q.9 Draw ILD for BM and SF at point D. Refer Fig.10 09

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Seat
No. Set P
T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (CGPA) Examination, 2018
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III

Day and Date : Monday, 19-11-2018 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first

30 minutes in Answer Book Page No. 3.
2) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No.
3 only. Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on
Top of Page.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer :

1) Compatibility conditions are essentially required to solve 1
a) Substitute frame b) Complex frame
c) Redundant frame d) Compound truss
2) Which one of the following doesn’t fall under category of force method ? 1
a) Consistent deformation method b) Flexibility method
c) Stiffness method d) Energy method
3) Flexibility coefficient of beam shown in Fig. 1 is 1

L3 3 L3 L3
a) b) L c) d)
2 EI 48 EI 4 EI 3 EI

4) Moment caused by sinking of one support by δ of simply supported beam

is 1
3EIδ 6EIδ 12 EIδ
a) b) 0 c) 2 d)
L L L3
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5) Fixed end moment of beam subjected to UDL ‘w’ throughout span ‘L’ is 1
a) w/2 b) wL2/12 c) wL2/2 d) wL
6) Degree of static indeterminacy of beam (neglecting axial forces) shown in
fig. (6.0). 1

Fig. (6.0)
a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 4
7) Castigliano’s second theorem is used to calculate 1
a) Deflection b) Unknown rotation
c) Redundant force d) None
8) Number of unknowns to be determined in the stiffness method is equal to 1
a) Static indeterminacy
b) Kinematic indeterminacy
c) Sum of static indeterminacy and kinematic indeterminacy
d) None of the above
9) Moment distribution method is best suited for 1
a) Pin-jointed frame b) Rigid-jointed frame
c) Space frame d) Plane frame
10) Shape of ILD for indeterminate structure is 1
a) Linear b) Nonlinear c) Triangular d) All of the above
11) Size of stiffness matrix for fixed beam is 1
a) 2 � 2 b) 3 � 3 c) 4 � 4 d) None of these
12) Mullar Breslau principle for influence line is applicable for 1
a) Simple beam b) Continuous beam
c) Redundant truss d) All of these
13) Degree of static indeterminancy of beam shown in Fig. (7.0). 2

Fig. (7.0)
a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 4

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Seat
No.
T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (CGPA) Examination, 2018
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III

Day and Date : Monday, 19-11-2018 Marks : 56

Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) In Section – I, Q. No. 2 is compulsory. Solve any two

questions from remaining.
2) In Section – II, Solve any three questions.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it
clearly.

SECTION – I

2. Solve any four : (2.5�4=10)

a) Explain Castigliano’s theorem with its application.
b) Define static indeterminancy with example.
c) Find degree of kinematic indeterminancy of following beam :

d) Enlist properties of flexibility matrix.
e) Distinguish between determinate and indeterminate structures.

3. Analyze the beam shown in fig. 3.1 using consistent deformation method. 9

Fig. (3.1)

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4. Draw BMD using Strain Energy Method. 9

5. Draw SFD and BMD using Flexibility method. 9

SECTION – II

6. Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for a continuous beam as
shown in fig. no. 6.1 using moment distribution method. 9

Fig. 6.1

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7. Develop stiffness matrix for a frame as shown in Fig. no. 7.1 in the direction of
given ordinates. 10

Fig. 7.1

8. Draw ILD for Vc and Mc for beam as shown in Fig. no. 8.1 plot ordinate at
every 1 m interval. 9

Fig. 8.1

9. Analyse the beam using stiffness matrix method and draw bending moment
and shear force diagrams. 9

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No. Set P
T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (CGPA) Examination, 2018
structural mechanics – iii
Day and Date : Monday, 14-5-2018 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
2) In Section I, Q. No. 2 is compulsory. Solve any two questions from
remaining.
3) In Section II, solve any three questions.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.
5) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes in Answer
Book Page No. 3.
6) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only. Don’t forget
to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of Page.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer :

1) Compatibility conditions are essentially required to solve 1
a) Substitute frame b) Complex frame c) Redundant frame d) Compound truss
2) Which one of the following doesn’t fall under category of force method ? 1
a) Consistent deformation method b) Flexibility method
c) Stiffness method d) Energy method
3) Flexibility coefficient of beam shown in fig. is 1

L3 L3
L3 L3
a) 2 EI b) c) d) 6 EI
3 EI 4 EI

4) Expression given by Castigliano’s theorem to determine deflection of any point in structure is 1
M ∂M ∂M dx ∂M dx
∫
a) EI × ∂p b) ∫
∂p EI c)
M ∫
∂p EI d) None of these

5) Degree of kinematic indeterminancy of beam shown in fig. 1

a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 0

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6) Degree of kinematic indeterminancy of truss shown in fig. 1

a) 3 b) 5 c) 6 d) 2
7) Degree of static indeterminancy of beam shown in fig. 1

a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 4
8) Moment distribution method is developed by 1
a) Hurdy cross b) Castiglones c) Betti d) Maxwell
9) If moment applied to the hinged end of a prismatic propped cantilever, then the moment at fixed
end will be 1
a) M b) M/2 c) M/3 d) M/4
10) The carry over factor for prismatic beam 1
a) Less than 1 b) Equal to 1 c) Greater than 1 d) All of the above
11) Due to sinking of support by ‘S’, the moment developed is 1
a) 6EIS/L3 b) 12EIS/L3 c) 6EIS/L2 d) 6EIS/L
12) In portal frames, sway is produced due to 1
a) Eccentric loading on frame b) Horizontal loading on column
c) Different end conditions of columns d) All of the above
13) Size of stiffness matrix for frame as shown in fig. is 2

a) 3 × 3 b) 4 × 4 c) 2 × 2 d) 1 × 1

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Seat
No.

T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (CGPA) Examination, 2018

structural mechanics – iii
Day and Date : Monday, 14-5-2018 Marks : 56
Time : 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
2) In Section I, Q. No. 2 is compulsory. Solve any two questions from
remaining.
3) In Section II, solve any three questions.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

2. Solve any four : (2.5×4=10)

a) Differentiate between flexibility and stiffness method.
b) Enlist various methods of force method of analysis.
c) Explain Castigliano’s theorem for solving indeterminate beams.
d) Define static and kinematic indeterminancy with examples.
e) Enlist various methods of Displacement method of analysis.

3. Analyse the continuous beam using Consistent Deformation method. Support B sinks by 10 mm.
EI = 75000 kNm2. Refer Fig. 3.1 9

Fig. 3.1

4. Draw SFD and BMD using Strain Energy method. 9

Fig. 4.1

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5. Analyse the beam using flexibility method. 9

Fig. 5.1

SECTION – II

6. Obtain the moments at the end of member and draw BMD. Use moment distribution method.
Refer Fig. 6.1. 10

Fig. 6.1
7. Derive stiffness matrix for a beam as shown in fig no. 7.1 in the direction of given ordinates. 9

Fig. 7.1
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8. Draw ILD for shear force at D and bending moment at E as shown in fig no. 8.1. Plot ordinate at 2m
interval. 9

Fig. 8.1

9. Draw bending moment diagram for structural frame as shown in fig. no. 9.1. Use stiffness approach
for analysis. 9

Fig. 9.1

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T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (CGPA) Examination, 2017
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day and Date : Tuesday, 21-11-2017 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes in Answer Book Page
No. 3.
2) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only. Don’t forget to mention,
Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of Page.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer : 14

1) Flexibility coefficient of beam shown in Fig. 1 is 1
1

Fig. 1
! ! ! !

L L L L

a) b) c) d)
2 E I 4 8 E I 4 E I 3 E I

2) The fixed end moments of for beam shown in Fig. 2 is 1

Fig. 2
a) M b) M/8 c) M/2 d) M/4
3) According to Castigliano’s second theorem work done due to the redundant is always 1
a) Maximum b) Zero c) Minimum d) Infinity
4) Shear caused by sinking of one support by
of simply supported beam is 1

6 E I
1 2 E I

3 E I

a) b) 0 c) d) !

L L

5) Fixed end moment of beam subjected to UDL ‘w’ throughout span ‘L’ is 1
a) w/2 b) wL2/2 c) wL2/12 d) wL

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6) Degree of static indeterminacy of beam (neglecting axial forces) shown in Fig. 6. 1

Fig. 6
a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 4
7) Castigliano’s second theorem is used to calculate 1
a) Deflection b) Unknown rotation c) Redundant force d) None
8) Number of unknowns to be determined in the stiffness method is equal to 1
a) Static indeterminancy
b) Kinematic indeterminancy
c) Sum of static indeterminancy and Kinematic indeterminancy
d) None of the above
9) Moment distribution method is best suited for 1
a) Pin-jointed frame b) Rigid-jointed frame c) Space frame d) Plane frame
10) Shape of ILD for indeterminate structure is 1
a) Linear b) Nonlinear c) Triangular d) All of the above
11) Size of stiffness matrix for fixed beam is 1
a) 2 × 2 b) 3 × 3 c) 4 × 4 d) None of these
12) Mullar Breslau principle for influence line is applicable for 1
a) Simple beam b) Continuous beam c) Redundant truss d) All of these
13) Distribution factor for member OA, OB, OC and OD are as shown in frame 13. 2

Fig. No. 13
a) 0.25, 0.5, 0.25, 0 b) 0.20, 0.25, 0.25, 0.3
c) 0.25, 0.25, 0.25, 0.25 d) 0.25, 0.5, 0.15, 0.1

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T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (CGPA) Examination, 2017

STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day and Date : Tuesday, 21-11-2017 Marks : 56
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) In Section I, Q. No. 2 is compulsory. Solve any two questions from remaining.
2) In Section II, solve any three questions.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I
2. Solve any four : (2.5×4=10)
a) Enlist various methods of force method of analysis.
b) Explain Castigliano’s theorem with its applications.
c) Differentiate between force method and displacement method.
d) Explain unit load method.
e) Determine Static and Kinematic indeterminancy of structures refer figure 2.1 (a) (b).

(a) (b)
Fig. (2.1)

3. Analyze the beam shown in Fig. 3.1 using Consistent Deformation method. 9

Fig. (3.1)
4. Draw BMD using Strain Energy Method. 9

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5. Draw SFD and BMD using Flexibility method. 9

Fig. (5.1)

SECTION – II

6. Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for a continuous beam as shown in Fig. No. 6.1 using moment
distribution method. 9

Fig. 6.1

7. Develop stiffness matrix for a frame as shown in Fig. No. 7.1 in the direction of given ordinates. 10

Fig. 7.1

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8. Draw ILD for Vc and Mc for beam as shown in Fig. No. 8.1. Plot ordinate at every 1 m interval. 9

Fig. 8.1

9. A three span continuous beam ABCD is fixed at the ends A and D and is one rollers at B and C. Span AB = 3 m; BC = 4 m;
and CD = 3 m. A concentrated load of 10 KN is acting is at a distance of 2 m from A in span AB. A central load of
20 kN is acting in span BC and concentrated load of 15 kN is acting at 2 m from D in span CD. Moment of inertia
for all span is same. Analyse the beam using stiffness matrix method and draw bending moment and shear force
diagrams. 9

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T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (New – CGPA) Examination, 2017
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day and Date : Monday, 15-5-2017 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes in
Answer Book Page No. 3.
2) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only.
Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of Page.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.
MCQ/Objective Type Questions
Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14
1. Choose the correct answer :
1) Which one of the following doesn’t fall under category of force method ? 1
a) Consistent deformation method b) Flexibility method
c) Stiffness method d) Energy method
2) In linearly elastic structural element 1
a) Stiffness is equal to flexibility
b) Stiffness is directly proportional to flexibility
c) Stiffness is inversely proportional to flexibility
d) Stiffness is not related to flexibility
3) Degree of static indeterminacy of frame shown in fig. (3.0) 1

a) 1 b) 5 c) 4 d) 6
4) Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of beam shown in fig. (4.0) 1

a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 5
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5) Strain energy due to bending is given by 1

M2 M2 M2 2M2
a) ∫ d x b) ∫ d x c) ∫ dx d) ∫ dx
2EI 4EI EI EI
6) Degree of static indeterminacy of the truss shown in fig. (6.0) 1

a) 3 b) 1 c) 0 d) 5
7) Propped cantilever of span L carries UDL of w kN/m throughout, value of
propped reaction is 1
a) wL/4 b) 3wL/8 c) wL/3 d) 5wL/8
8) The size of stiffness matrix equals to 1
a) DSI b) DKI c) DSI + DKI d) DSI – DKI
9) Moment required to produce unit rotation is called 1
a) Translational stiffness b) Axial stiffness
c) Rotational stiffness d) All of the above
10) Shape of ILD for fixed beam is 1
a) Linear b) Parabolic c) All of these d) None of these
11) The size of stiffness matrix for propped cantilever is 1
a) 1 × 1 b) 2 × 2 c) 3 × 3 d) 4 × 4
12) The fixed end moment for fixed beam having udl thought span is 1
a) wl2/24 b) wl2/12 c) wl2/16 d) wl2/8
13) The distribution factor of member OA is 2

a) 0.4 b) 0.3 c) 0.7 d) 0.4

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T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) (New – CGPA) Examination, 2017

STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day and Date : Monday, 15-5-2017 Marks : 56
Time : 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
2) In Section I; Q. No. 2 is compulsory. Solve any two questions
from remaining.
3) In Section II, solve any three questions.
4) Assume additional data if required and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

2. a) Distinguish between indeterminate and determinate structures. (2.5×4=10)

b) Enlist properties of flexibility matrix.
c) Write the equation for horizontal thrust and vertical reaction of two hinged
parabolic arch subjected to UDL.
d) Determine degree of static and kinematic indeterminacy of the structure.

e) Enlist various methods of displacement method of analysis.

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3. Analyze the beam using consistent deformation method. Refer fig. 3.1 9

4. Draw SFD and BMD using Strain Energy method. 9

5. Analyze the bent using flexibility method. 9

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SECTION – II

6. A continuous beam ABC has its span AB = 4 and BC = 6 m. Beam is fixed at end A
and has simple supports at B and C. Span AB has a centrally applied load of
20 KN and the span BC has uniformly distributed load of intensity 2 KN/m. If support C
settles by an amount 2.5 mm in relation to the supports A and B, analyse by moment
distribution method. EI is constant throughout the beam and is equal to
30,000 KN-m2. 9

7. Derive stiffness matrix for a beam as shown in Fig No. 7.1. 9

8. Draw ILD bending moment at D and reaction at A as shown in Fig. No. 8.1. Plot
ordinate at 1 m interval. D is a midpoint of span AB. 9

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9. Draw bending moment diagram for structural frame as shown in Fig. No. 9.1.
Use stiffness approach for analysis. 10

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T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) Examination, 2016
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day and Date : Monday, 21-11-2016 Max. Marks : 100
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes in Answer
Book Page No. 3. Each question carries one mark.
2) Q. No. 2 in Section I is compulsory. Solve any two from remaining questions
in Section I.
3) Solve any three questions from Section II.
4) Assume suitable data if required.
5) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
6) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only. Don’t forget to
mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of Page.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 20

1. Choose the correct answer : (20×1=20)

1) The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of following beam is

a) 3 b) 1 c) 4 d) 0
2) The degree of static indeterminacy of beam shown in figure is

a) 2 b) 3 c) 2 and 4 d) 4
3) Following is one of the force method
a) Energy Method b) Stiffness Method
c) Moment-Distribution Method d) None
4) In a linearly elastic structural element
a) Stiffness is equal to flexibility
b) Stiffness is inversely proportional to flexibility
c) Stiffness is directly proportional to flexibility
d) Stiffness is not related to flexibility
5) Strain energy due to bending of a structure is given by

M M M 2 M

a)

d x

b)

d x

c)

d x

d)

d x

E I 2 E I E I E I

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6) Maxwell reciprocal theorem is valid for all

a) Statically determinant structure
b) Structures
c) Elastic structures
d) Structures with linear force displacement relations
7) The degree of freedom for pin jointed plane frame is
a) 3 b) 4 c) 6 d) 2
8) Castiglon’s second theorem is used to calculate
a) Deflection b) Unknown rotation
c) Redundant force d) None of the above
9) Stiffness matrix is
a) Rectangular matrix
b) Unsymmetrical about major diagonal axis
c) Symmetrical about major diagonal axis
d) None of the above
10) Method of consistent deformation is
a) Displacement method b) Equilibrium method
c) Force method d) All of the above
11) Number of unknowns to be determined in the Stiffness method is equal to
a) Static indeterminacy
b) Kinematic indeterminacy
c) Sum of static indeterminacy and kinematic indeterminacy
d) None of these
12) Moment Distribution Method is best suited for
a) In determinant Pin-Jointed truss b) Rigid Frame
c) Space Frame d) Trussed Beam
13) Shape of ILD for indeterminate structure is
a) Linear b) Nonlinear
c) Triangular d) All of the above
14) In the Stiffness method first we obtain
a) Force b) Displacement
c) Torsion d) Bending Moment
15) Size of Stiffness matrix for simply supported beam is
a) 2 × 2 b) 3 × 3 c) 4 × 4 d) None of these
16) MullarBreslae principle for influence line is applicable for
a) Simple beam b) Continuous beam
c) Redundant truss d) All of these
17) If a moment is applied to the hinged end of a prismatic propped cantilever, then moment at fixed end
will be
a) M b) M/2 c) M/3 d) M/4
18) Moment Distribution Method is developed by
a) Hardy Cross b) Castiglones c) Betti d) Maxwell
19) Stiffness method is
a) Displacement method b) Force method
c) Dynamic method d) None of these
20) The carry over factor
a) Less than 1 b) Equal to 1 c) Greater than 1 d) All of the above
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T.E. (Civil) (Part – II) Examination, 2016
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS – III
Day and Date : Monday, 21-11-2016 Marks : 80
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Q. No. 2 in Section I is compulsory. Solve any two from remaining questions
in Section I.
2) Solve any three questions from Section II.
3) Assume suitable data if required.
4) Figures to the right indicates full marks.

SECTION – I
2. Solve any three : (4×3=12)
a) Explain strain energy approach to solve the beam problem.
b) State properties of flexibility matrix.
c) Explain difference between flexibility and stiffness matrix.
d) Distinguish between force and displacement method.
3. Draw Bending Moment Diagram using Energy method. Refer fig. no. 1. 14

Fig. No. 1
1) If support ‘B’ sinks by 10 mm 2) Take EI = 5 × 104 kN.m2.

4. Draw Bending Moment Diagram using Consistent deformation method. Refer fig. no. 2. 14

Fig. No. 2

1) If support ‘B’ sinks by 5 mm 2) Take EI = 40,000 kN.m2.

5. Analyse frame using flexibility method and draw Bending moment diagram. Refer fig. no. 3. 14

Fig. No. 3
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6. Draw SF and BM diagram for continuous beam with overhang as shown in figure no. 4 using Moment
Distribution Method. 13

Fig. No. 4
7. Using Stiffness Method of analysis obtain the moments at the ends of member for frame as shown in
figure no. 5. 14

Fig. No. 5
8. Draw ILD for continuous beam as shown in figure no. 6 13
a) Ra b) SF at Section D c) BM at Section D.

Fig. No. 6
9. Develop Stiffness Matrix for beam as shown in figure no. 7 in the direction of given ordinates. 13

Fig. No. 7
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