Mangalayatan University, Aligarh
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Minor/ Major Examination
Class/Course – [Link] CE (Structural Engineering)
Batch: JANUARY 2025
Subject Code: WCESL-6111-T
Subject Name- Advanced Structural Analysis
Note: - All the answers have to be written in the assignment copies provided and to be submitted
in the University.
Section-A
Note: This section contains 10 multiple-choice questions, all of which are compulsory.
1. If area of M/EI diagram between points A and B is –ve, then angle from tangent A to tangent B
will be measured: -
a) Counterclockwise c) Can be anything
b) Clockwise d) Angle will be 0
2. How many assumptions are made in cantilever method for solving a building frame?
a) 1 c) 3
b) 2 d) 4
3. What is the relation between shear at the base of each columns of a portal frame which is pin
supported?
a) They are equal
b) One is double of other
c) One is triple of other
d) Depends upon magnitude of load applied
4. Where is point of inflections of vertical members in a portal frame located at?
a) At centre
b) Depends upon magnitude of load
c) Depends upon relative lengths of vertical member
d) There is no inflection point in vertical members
5. In which case are trussed portals preferred over simple portals?
a) When they are used to span small distances
b) When they are used to span large distances
c) When they are used to span small loads
d) When they are used to span heavy loads
6. Where is point of inflection located in top girder in a pin supported portal frame?
a) At one of the ends c) At center of beam
b) At both ends d) Inflection point is not present
7. What is the relation between shear at the base of each columns of a portal frame which is fixed
supported (given length of columns are equal)?
a) They are equal
b) One is double of other
c) One is triple of other
d) Depends upon magnitude of load applied
8. At what distance base is point of inflection assumed in column of a portal frame which is
supported by partially fixed supports (length of column is L)?
a) L c) L/3
b) L/2 d) L/4
9. How does axial stress vary from neutral axis?
a) Parabolically c) Linearly
b) Hyperbolically d) Arbitrarily
10. Where does neutral axis of column lie?
a) Vertical plane c) Both of them
b) Horizontal plane d) Neither of them
Section-B
Note: This section contains 6 descriptive questions, out of which 5 need to be attempted. Each
answer should be within 100-200 words.
Ques 11. Explain the fundamental concepts of the Flexibility Matrix Method.
Ques 12. Differentiate between the Flexibility Matrix Method and the Stiffness Matrix Method.
Ques 13. Discuss the role of compatibility conditions in the Flexibility Matrix Method.
Ques 14. Derive the stiffness matrix for a 2D truss element.
Ques 15. Explain the procedure for assembling the global stiffness matrix.
Ques 16. Explain the fundamental principles of the Finite Element Method.
Section-C
Note: This section contains 4 descriptive questions, out of which 2 need to be attempted. Each
answer should be within 250-300 words.
Ques 17. Develop the flexibility matrix for the beam:
Ques 18. Derive the flexibility matrix of the structure with two-coordinates shown in the figure:
Ques 19. Generate the stiffness matrix for the structure with co-ordinates shown below:
Ques 20. Compare and contrast the Finite Element Method with the Finite Difference Method.
