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GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-0.3
Which of the following statements is true with regard to the flexibility method of analysis.
A
The method is used to analyze determine structures.
B
The method is used only for manual analysis of Indeterminate structures
C
The method is used for analysis of flexible structures.
D
The method is used for analysis of indeterminate structures with lesser degree of static indeterminacy.
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GATE CE 1994
Fill in the Blanks
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Flexibility of a structure may be defined as the displacement caused by ----------------- force and stiffness of a structure may be defined as the force required for ----------------- displacement
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GATE CE 1994
Fill in the Blanks
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In flexibility method the unknown quantities are ----------------- whereas in stiffness method the unknown quantities are --------------
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GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The ratio of the stiffness of a beam at the near end when the far end is hinged to the stiffness of the beam at the near end when the far end is fixed is
A
$${1 \over 2}$$
B
$${3 \over 4}$$
C
$$1$$
D
$${4 \over 3}$$