For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is__________________?

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The three moments equation is applicable only when___________________?

A. the beam is prismatic B. there is no settlement of supports C. there is no discontinuity such as hinges within the span D. the spans are equal...

For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust______________?

A. is increased B. is decreased C. remains unchanged D. becomes zero...

When a load crosses a through type Pratt truss in the direction left to right, the nature of force in any diagonal member in the left half of the span would_______________?

A. change from compression to tension B. change from tension to compression C. always be compression D. always be tension...

The number of independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed space frame is_______________?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 6...

The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed space frame is_________________?

A. m + r – 2j B. m + r – 3j C. 3m + r – 3j D. 6m + r – 6j where m, r and j have their usual meanings...