UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which among the following assumptions are made in the design roof trusses ?
1. Roof truss is restrained by the reactions
2. Axes of the members meeting at a joint intersect at a common point
3. Riveted joints act as frictionless hinges
4. Loads act normal to roof surface
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A 1, 2 and 4

B 2, 3 and 4

C 1, 3 and 4

D 1, 2 and 3

ANS:B - 2, 3 and 4

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