Gh.

Asachi Technical University of Iai

Department of Structural Mechanics

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

QUIZ 01
1.

Let specify which is the correct meaning of the l term from the following relationship:
ns=(l+r)-3c
for the structural static analysis of plane systems which could be separated by open bodies (not for
systems with closed loops):
a)
b)
c)
d)

2.

Let specify which is the correct meaning of the r term from the following relationship:
ns=(r+b) 2n1
for the structural static analysis of truss systems.
a)
b)
c)
d)

3.

sum of the outward (external) links

sum of the internal hinges
sum of the outward simple supported links
sum of the internal simple supported links

Let specify which is the correct meaning of the s term from the following relationship
ns=3k - s
for the structural static analysis of plane systems with closed loops.
e)
f)
g)
h)

4.

sum of the outward (external) links

sum of the inward (internal) links
sum of the outward simple supported links
sum of the internal simple supported links

sum of the outward (external) links

sum of the inward (internal) links
sum of the missing external and internal simple links
sum of the internal and external simple links

Let specify in which cross section and on which structure the Qi0 shear force, and the Mi0 bending moment,
respectively, are calculated for a vertically loaded key hinged simple supported arch with a tie-rod at the
spring line level:
0

N i = Qi sin i N t cos i

0
Qi = Qi cos i N t sin i

0
M i = M i N t yi

a) in the corresponding tie-rod i cross-section;

b) in the corresponding i cross-section of a three hinged arch, with the same span length as of the
tie-rod arch and identically loaded;
c) in the corresponding i cross-section of the horizontal tie-rod, with the same span length as of
the tie-rod arch and identically loaded;
d) in the corresponding i cross-section of a horizontal attached simple supported beam with the
same span length as of the tie-rod arch and identically loaded.
5.

Let specify for which load applied to a parabolic three hinged arch (with horizontal spring line) a
coincidence form could be obtained (null bending moment in each arch cross-section):
a)
b)
c)
d)

horizontal concentrated force applied in the key cross section

vertical uniform distributed load on the whole arch opening
uniform distributed bending moments on the whole arch length
vertical concentrated force applied in the key cross section

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Department of Structural Mechanics

6.

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

Let specify which is the correct meaning of the i, and yi, respectively, from the following
relationships of the internal efforts in the i cross section of a three hinged arch with horizontal spring
line, and vertically loaded:
N i = Q i0 sin i H cos i

0
Q i = Q i cos i H sin i

0
M i = M i H y i

= the angle bettween the arch tangent and a horizontal line in the i cross section
a) i
yi = the corresponding i cross section abscissa
= the angle bettween the arch tangent and a vertical line in the i cross section
b) i
the corresponding i cross section ordinate
yi =

i = the angle bettween the arch tangent and a horizontal line in the i cross section
c)

yi = the corresponding i cross section ordinate

i = the angle bettween the arch tangent, and the i cross section of the attached

horizontal simple supported beam

d)
y = the corresponding distance from the i cross section to the attached
i
horizontal simple supported beam.

7.

Let specify which of the co-linearity theorems of the instantaneous rotation centers are the correct ones:
a) for three stiff structural parts I, II, III of a mechanism, the absolute rotation centers (1,T), (2,T),
and (3,T), respectively, are colinear;
b) for two stiff structural parts I, and II of a mechanism, the instantaneous absolute rotation
centers (1,T), (2,T), and their relative rotation center (1,2), respectively, are colinear;
c) both theorems;
d) none of the above theorems.

8.

Considering that the virtual work method is applied, let specify which is the correct static equilibrium
equation (virtual displacement method):
( Fi )

a) Fi i

( Fi )

b) F i i

( Fi )

c) Fi i

(MK )

+ M K K

0;

(MK )

+ M K K

(MK )

+ M K K

=0;

=0;

d) none
9.

Let specify which is the correct influence line definition for an internal effort or a reactive force Si:
a) internal effort or reactive force variation, respectively, on the whole length of the structure
when in the cross section i is loaded with an arbitrary concentrated force;
b) internal effort or reactive force variation, respectively, on the whole length of the structure
when in the cross section i is loaded with a virtual concentrated force F = 1 ;
c) internal effort or reactive force variation, respectively, in the i cross section produced by a
mobile virtual concentrated force F = 1 applied on the loading way of the structure;
d) internal effort or reactive force variation, respectively, in the i cross section produced by an
uniform distributed load q = 1 applied on the loading way of the structure.

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Department of Structural Mechanics

10.

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

Let specify for which load the influence line of an internal effort or a reactive force (Si) is drawn:
a)

virtual force F = 1 applied on the loading way of the structure;

b) virtual bending moment M = 1 applied on the loading way of the structure;

c) mobile force F = 1 applied on the loading way of the structure;
d) uniform distributed load q = 1 applied on the loading way of the structure.
11.

Let specify which is the correct meaning of an influence line coefficient Sik - internal effort or reactive
force:
a) the internal effort or reactive force value Si, respectively, when an arbitrary mobile force F
acts in the k cross-section;
b) the internal effort or reactive force value Si, respectively, when a virtual force F = 1 acts in
the k cross-section;
c) the internal effort or reactive force value Si, respectively, when a mobile force F = 1 acts in
the k cross-section;
d) the internal effort or reactive force value Si, respectively, when the resultant force of a
uniform distribute load q =1 acts in the k cross-section;

12.

Let specify for which internal effort the

shown influence line has been drawn.:

C D

1m 4m

EF

1m
1

4m

GH

1m

4m 1m

i j
4m

1/24
1/44

1/6
a.

VC

13.

Let specify which is the correct value of the axial

effort in the indicated beam of the shown truss
system:

b.

c.

MC

N = -1,06 KN

b.

14.

Let specify which one of the indicated values is

the right bending moment Mi of the shown beam,
knowing the corresponding influence line:

ME

P=10KN

45 6m
a.

6m

6m
c.

N = 2,31 KN

20KNm 10KN/m
4m

6m

4m
1m
3m

6m

N = 1,06 KN

30K

6m

6/5
-

LMi
+
12/5
a.

Mi = - 48 KNm

b.

Mi = 72 KNm

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1m

c.

Mi = 96 KNm

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Department of Structural Mechanics

15.

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

Which are the corresponding outward links for the shown bending
moment diagram:

40KNm

25KNm
15KNm
25KNm
20KNm
M

2m 4m

16.

c.

2m 4m

4m 2m 4m

4m 2m 4m

4m
LQi

20KNm

6m
2/5

20KNm

6m

b.
c.

3m

4m
20KNm

30KN
6m

4m

Which is the correct influence line for the shear force

A

a.

10KN/m

30KN

4m

17.

3/10

30KN

4m
10KN/m

c.

3m

3/5
10KN/m

10m
b.

20KN

10KN/m

2m 4m

4m 2m 4m

Knowing the shear force influence line of the i cross-section, let indicate for which load case Qi=25 kN:

a.

3m

10KN/m

5m

3m
b.

20KN

5m

a.

10KN/m

5m

3m

15KNm

20KN

40KNm

+
1

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Qcst ?

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Department of Structural Mechanics

18.

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

For which internal effort of the i cross-section has been

drawn the following influence line:
i

a.

Qi

19.

Knowing the vertical reactive force influence line

VA, let specify which is its correct value:

Mi

c.

Ni

20 KN
4m

b.

VA

LVA

a.

VA=8.33 KN

20.

Knowing the thrust influence line H, let specify which is

its correct value:

6m

6m

1/24

VA=10 KN

c.

VA=5 KN

10 KN/m

4m

b.

12m

H
6m

LH

H=160 KN

b.

H=135 KN

21.

Let specify the correct value of the vertical displacement vc for

the indicated settlements:

6m

6m

0,125

c.

H=140 KN

C
4m

a.

6m

A
vA=2cm
4m
uA=2cm

a.

vc=2 cm

b.

vc=0

-5-

c.

vc=-2 cm

4m

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Department of Structural Mechanics

22.

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

Which is the correct relationship set between the bending moments M ' ( M '' ) for the following beams:
MB'
MA''

MA'

MC'

M''B
I

MC''
I

b
C

a.

M 'A < M 'B , M 'A' < M 'B'

'
'
''
''
M C > M B , M C < M B
'
'
''
''
M A M C , M C M A

23.

For the shown structure, let indicate which is the right

bending moment diagram for beam AB:

M 'A < M 'B , M 'B' > M 'A'

'
'
''
''
M C < M B , M B > M C
'
'
''
''
M C > M A , M C > M A

M A' > M C' , M C'' > M A''

'
'
''
''
M B < M A , M A > M B
'
'
''
''
M A M C , M C M A

c.

10KN/m
20KN

A
4m

b.

I
0

40KN
4m
160KNm

b.

140KNm

160KNm

c.

10KN 10KN

24.
Let specify which is the correct value of the axial effort in the
indicated beam of the shown truss system:

10KN 10KN
3m
3m
3m

3m

3m

a.
N = 9,452 KN
b.
N = -11,186 KN
28. Let specify the corresponding internal axial effort
to the drawn influenced line of the following truss
system.
1. N46
2. N67

c.

2,11m
1

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3m

N = -9,452 KN

10

1
3 5 7 9 11 13 15
2m 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m

3. N57

1,5m 1,5m

160KN

a.

160KNm
140KNm

160KNm

160KNm

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Department of Structural Mechanics

Structural Statics Statically Determinate Structures

Senior Lecturer Cezar Aanici, Dr. Eng.

25. Let specify to which beam corresponds the shown bending moment diagram:

1m

3m

3m

2m

5KNm

1m

3,3KNm
10,6KNm

30,6KNm
46,2KNm
20KNm

10KN/m
a.

1m

30KN

3m

3m

2m

1m

30KN

20KNm

10KN/m

6,6KN/m

10KN/m

b.
1m

3m

3m

2m

20KNm
17KN/m
1m
3m

c.

1m

30KN

3m

2m

10KN/m
1m

26. Let specify which is the corresponding load case for the
shown bending moment diagram.

20KNm
186,67KNm

240KNm
53,33KNm
M

60KN

2m
10KN/m

b.

60KN
4m

4m

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c.

4m

10KN/m
4m
2m

a.

20KNm
10KN/m
4m
2m

20KNm

20KNm

60KN
4m