UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which one of the following statements is correct ?
The portal method of structural analysis is generally suitable for

A tall buildings

B low-rise buildings

C low-rise buildings with uniform framing

D low-rise buildings with non-uniform framing.

ANS:D - low-rise buildings with non-uniform framing.

Option C is correct.

The portal frame is suitable for low-rise buildings and uniform loading.