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Civil Engineering Mcqs

Submitted By :Ali Uppal


In “full face” method of constructing tunnels, the first operation relates to______________?

  • (A)  removal of bottom portion
  • (B)  excavation of one drift in the centre
  • (C)  removal of top portion
  • (D)  excavation being done along the periphery
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The Castigliano’s second theorem can be used to compute deflections________________?

  • (A)  in statically determinate structures only
  • (B)  for any type of structure
  • (C)  at the point under the load only
  • (D)  for beams and frames only
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


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
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at the joint in_________________?

  • (A)  vertical direction
  • (B)  horizontal direction
  • (C)  inclined direction
  • (D)  the direction in which the deflection is required
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Castigliano’s first theorem is applicable_______________?

  • (A)  for statically determinate structures only
  • (B)  when the system behaves elastically
  • (C)  only when principle of superposition is valid
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is_____________?

  • (A)  2j-r
  • (B)  3j-r
  • (C)  j-2r
  • (D)  j-3r where j is number of joints and r is reaction components
Submitted By :Ali Uppal