Civil Engineering Flashcards – Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics
& Surveying (30 Q&As)
Topic 1: Structural Analysis – 10 Flashcards
1. Q: What is the difference between statically determinate and
indeterminate structures?
A: Determinate structures can be solved using static equations alone;
indeterminate structures require additional compatibility equations.
2. Q: What is a bending moment?
A: It is the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force
or moment is applied, causing it to bend.
3. Q: Define shear force.
A: Shear force is the internal force acting perpendicular to the cross-
section of a structural member.
4. Q: What is the moment of inertia in structural design?
A: It is a property that quantifies a section's resistance to bending.
5. Q: Name two types of beams commonly used in civil engineering.
A: Simply supported beam and cantilever beam.
6. Q: What is the purpose of a truss in structural design?
A: To distribute loads efficiently through triangular units, offering high
strength with minimal material.
7. Q: What does a support reaction represent?
A: The force or moment developed at a support due to loads on the
structure.
& Surveying (30 Q&As)
Topic 1: Structural Analysis – 10 Flashcards
1. Q: What is the difference between statically determinate and
indeterminate structures?
A: Determinate structures can be solved using static equations alone;
indeterminate structures require additional compatibility equations.
2. Q: What is a bending moment?
A: It is the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force
or moment is applied, causing it to bend.
3. Q: Define shear force.
A: Shear force is the internal force acting perpendicular to the cross-
section of a structural member.
4. Q: What is the moment of inertia in structural design?
A: It is a property that quantifies a section's resistance to bending.
5. Q: Name two types of beams commonly used in civil engineering.
A: Simply supported beam and cantilever beam.
6. Q: What is the purpose of a truss in structural design?
A: To distribute loads efficiently through triangular units, offering high
strength with minimal material.
7. Q: What does a support reaction represent?
A: The force or moment developed at a support due to loads on the
structure.
