What is a fixed end moment?
A Shear stress
B Lateral displacement
C Internal reaction
D External force
What is the purpose of support reactions?
A Transfer loads
B Prevent motion
C Absorb stress
D Distribute loads
What does the load path analysis help determine?
A Safety factors
B Load transfer route
C Load capacity
D Stress points
What is a shear center?
A Stress center
B Load center
C Torsional center
D Bending point
What does a rotation in a structure cause?
A Displacement
B Deformation
C Stress
D Translation
What is the main purpose of structural optimization?
A Maximize strength
B Reduce deflection
C Increase weight
D Minimize material use
What does structural safety ensure?
A Stability and integrity
B Aesthetic design
C Load transfer
D Load capacity
What is the role of moment distribution method?
A Design supports
B Calculate deflections
C Analyze indeterminate structures
D Determine axial forces
What causes deformation in structures?
A Temperature changes
B Material properties
C Load application
D All of the above
What is the principle of structural safety?
A Increase capacity
B Prevent failure
C Prevent deflection
D Prevent stress
What is a key component of structural systems?
A Load path
B Shear forces
C Fixed moments
D Support reactions
What does a moment in structural analysis cause?
A Bending
B Compression
C Shear force
D Axial load
What is an effect of temperature on structures?
A Buckling
B Shear stress
C Deflection
D Thermal expansion
What is a fixed end moment caused by?
A Internal forces
B External loads
C Axial compression
D Material stiffness
What is structural deformation?
A Material property
B Stress
C Change in shape
D Load transfer