Civil Engineering
2021 · Paper 2
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Questions 37–39 of 65. Imported answers require review unless explicitly marked reviewed.
Question 27
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The smallest eigenvalue and the corresponding eigenvector of the matrix
, respectively, areYour answerChoose one option.
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A prismatic steel beam is shown in the figure. The plastic moment,
, calculated for the collapse mechanism using static method and kinematic method is 
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A frame EFG is shown in the figure.

All members are prismatic and have equal flexural rigidity. The member FG carries a uniformly distributed load
per unit length. Axial deformation of any member is neglected. Considering the joint F being rigid, the support reaction at G isYour answerChoose one option.
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