1. A continuous beam is one which is _____.
[A] Supported on more than two supports
[B] Extending beyond the supports
[C] Fixed at both ends
[D] Fixed at one end and free at the other end
Answer: Option A
2. The change in length due to a tensile or compressive force acting on a body is given by _____.
[A] PLA/E
[B] E/PLA
[C] AE/PL
[D] PL/AE
Answer: Option D
3. The slenderness ratio is the ratio of _____.
[A] Length of column to least radius of gyration
[B] Least radius of gyration to area of column
[C] Least radius of gyration to length of column
[D] Area of column to least radius of gyration
Answer: Option A
4. If the section modulus of a beam is increased, the bending stress in the beam will _____.
[A] Decrease
[B] Increase
[C] Both A and B
[D] Not change
Answer: Option A
5. The bending moment is maximum on a section where shearing force _____.
[A] is maximum
[B] change sign
[C] is equal
[D] is minimum
Answer: Option B