UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

What is the vertical deflection of joint C of the frame shown in figure ?

A PL/AE

B 2PL/AE

C PL/2AE

D 3PL/AE

ANS:B - 2PL/AE

The angle is 60, so symmetrical triangle so the load will be equal from both the AC and BE= pl/AE+ Pl/AE= 2PL/AE.