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Refresher Module 20 - (S6) - Basic-Structural-Engineering

The document provides information about an engineering refresher module, including multiple choice questions regarding structural analysis of beams, piles, towers, and arches. It gives relevant structural dimensions and properties, loading information and calculations for stresses, reactions, deflections, tensions, and other mechanical quantities. Contact information is also provided at the top for the engineering firm that authored the module.

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Refresher Module 20 - (S6) - Basic-Structural-Engineering

The document provides information about an engineering refresher module, including multiple choice questions regarding structural analysis of beams, piles, towers, and arches. It gives relevant structural dimensions and properties, loading information and calculations for stresses, reactions, deflections, tensions, and other mechanical quantities. Contact information is also provided at the top for the engineering firm that authored the module.

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CEBU: 4/F J. Martinez Bldg., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City


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(032) 254-9967 (Cebu)

Refresher Module – Basic Structural Engineering


SITUATION:
A 450mm x 450mm x 18m long precast concrete pile is to be lifted from the
casting bed.

1. The pile is lifted horizontally at two points. At what equal distance (m)
from the ends should be the pile be held so that the resulting bending
stress is the least possible?
A. 2.25 B. 2.57 C. 3.73 D. 3.10
2. At what equal distance (m) from the ends should the pile be lifted
horizontally so that the resulting shear stress is the smallest?
A. 4.5 B. 2.0 C. 2.1 D. 3.0
3. The pile is lifted horizontally at 1.8m from each end. Find the maximum
moment (kN-m) due to its own weight. Unit weight of concrete is 24
kN/m^3.
A. 196.8 B. 118.1 C. 126.0 D. 175.0 SITUATION.
The tower shown is subjected to three (3) forces as follows:
SITUATION: P1 = 4kN P2 = 6kN P3 = 6kN
A simply supported steel beam spans 9m. It carries a uniformly distributed
load of 10 kN/m, beam weight already included.
Given:
Beam properties:
Area = 8530 mm^2
Depth = 306 mm
Flange width = 204 mm
Flange thickness = 14.6 mm
Web thickness = 8.5 mm
Moment of Inertia, Ix = 145x10^6 mm^4
Modulus of Elasticity= 200 GPa

4. What is the maximum flexural stress (MPa) in the beam?


A. 107 B. 54 C. 142 D. 71
5. To prevent excessive deflection, the beam is propped at midspan using
a pipe column. Find the resulting axial stress (MPa) in the column.
Given:
Outside diameter = 200 mm
Thickness = 10 mm 13. Which of the following gives the resultant reaction at H (kN)?
Height = 4000 mm A. 12.71 B. 16.0 C. 19.2 D. 7.72
A. 4.7 B. 9.4 C. 18.8 D. 2.8
14. Which of the following gives the force in member BC (kN)?
6. How much is the maximum bending stress (MPa) in the propped beam?
A. 12.87 Tension C. 12.87 Compression
A. 26.7 B. 17.8 C. 15.0 D. 35.6
B. 6.81 Compression D. 6.81 Tension
15. Which of the following gives the force in member CJ (kN)?
SITUATION:
A. 4.74 Tension C. 2.37 Compression
A 5m cantilever beam designed to support a load of 25 kN/m throughout its
length. To minimize the deflection, it is propped with a spring (k= 2N/mm) 1m B. 4.74 Compression D. 2.37 Tension
from the free end. Given EI=40000 kN-m^2,
SITUATION. Figure shows semicircular arch subjected to equal but
7. Solve the moment (kN-m) reaction at the fixed support.
A. 312.32 B. 312.29 C. 312.21 D. 312.00
8. Solve for the reaction (N) at the spring support.
A. 71.6 B. 45.6 C. 126.2 D. 52.8
9. Solve for the deflection (mm) on the spring support.
A. 22.8 B. 35.8 C. 26.4 D. 63.1

SITUATION. Figure shows the archer aiming to release the arrow. As the oppositely directed forces at A and B.
archer pulls the cord with his right arm, he applies a force of 540N with his 16. Find the shear force at D.
left arm.
A. 1.12kN B. 1.09kN C. 0.84kN D. 0.87kN
Given: a = 200mm b = 300mm c = 300mm
17. Find the moment acting at D.
10. Calculate the resulting tension (N) in the upper cord. A. 1.12kN B. 1.09kN C. 0.84kN D. 0.87kN
A. 309 B. 487 C. 270 D. 556 18. Determine the axial force at D.
11. What is the resulting tension (N) in the lower cord? A. 1.12kN B. 1.09kN C. 0.84kN D. 0.87kN
A. 487 B. 556 C. 270 D. 309
12. How much force (N) does the archer exert with his right arm?
A. 540 B. 259 C. 270 D. 51

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