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GATE CE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
For a linear elastic structural system, minimization of potential energy yields
A
compatibility conditions
B
constitutive relations
C
equilibrium equations
D
strain-displacement relation
2
GATE CE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The plane frame below is analyzed by neglecting axial deformations. Following statements are made with respect to the analysis : GATE CE 2004 Structural Analysis - Moment Distribution Method Question 6 English

$$1.$$$$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ Column $$AB$$ carries axial force only.
$$2.$$$$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ Vertical deflection at the center of beam $$BC$$ is $$1mm.$$

Which of the following applies?

A
Both the statements are true
B
Statements $$1$$ is true but $$2$$ is false
C
Statements $$2$$ is true but $$1$$ is false
D
Both the statements are false
3
GATE CE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
For linear elastic frame, if stiffness matrix is doubled with respect to the existing stiffness matrix, the deflection of the resulting frame will be
A
twice the existing value
B
half the existing value
C
the same as existing value
D
indeterminate value
4
GATE CE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
For the plane frame with an overhang as shown below, assuming negligible axial deformation, the degree of static indeterminacy, $$d,$$ and the degree of kinematic indeterminacy, $$k,$$ are GATE CE 2004 Structural Analysis - Indeterminacy Question 3 English
A
$$d=3$$ and $$k=10$$
B
$$d=3$$ and $$k=13$$
C
$$d=9$$ and $$k=10$$
D
$$d=9$$ and $$k=13$$