DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

REGIONAL OFFICE 13
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Training on Structural Analysis using Staad Pro. Application
Intellectual Exam
Name:____________________
Instructions: Find the correct answer by encircling the corresponding letter
STAAD APPLICATION
1. A ______structure, which is a three-dimensional framed structure with loads
applied in any plane, is the most general.
a. Space
c. Plane
b. Floor
d. Truss
2. A ______ structure is bound by a global X-Y coordinate system with loads in the
same plane.
a. Space
c. Plane
b. Floor
d. Truss
3. It is the most popular structural engineering software product for 3D model
generation, analysis and multi-material design.
a. STAAD.Pro V8i
c. JRT Beams
b. Civil 3D
d. PCA Column
4. Under the General Tab with dialog box, shown in the next figure, is used to define
and assign member, plate element and material.
a. Load and Definition
c. Support
b. Specs
d. Property
5. Under the Set-up Tab the first dialog box to appear
a. Job Name
c. Job Detail
b. Job Information
d. Job Description
6. To show the corresponding node number in the Graphic Unit Interface.
a. Shift +K
c. Shift +N
b. Ctrl+Alt+Del
d. Esc
7. A command to systematically arranged in ascending or descending format the
beam and column assignments
a. Sort
c. Numbering
b. Renumber
d. Summarizing
8. Regardless of its member definition(Beam or Column), the software application
identifies the member as
a. Column
c. Beam and Column
b. Slab
d. Beam
9. Under run analysis command in order to view, and analyse the results of the
modelled structure
a. View Output File
c. Stay in Modelling Mode

b. Go to Processing Mode

d. Shut down the computer

BRIDGE DESIGN
10. For PSCG Bridge, the slab thickness requirements for the design
a. 280mm
c. 200mm
b. 210mm
d.180mm
11. A structure that connects longitudinally the slab and the PSCGirder with the
thickness varies from 25mm to 50mm
a. Diaphragm
c. Notch
b. Haunch
d. Stringer
12. An abutment component structure that will carry the directly the Girder Load
a. Coping
c. Capping
b. Caping
d. Copping
13. A PSCG superstructure component except for one.
a. Slab
c. Railing and Post
b. PSCG Girder
d. Approach Slab
14. For the dynamic earth pressure due to earthquake
a. Coulombs
c. Mononobe Okabe
b. Rankine
d. None of the above
15. For the design of beam, the needed reactions are
a. Pu and Mu
c. Mu only
b. Pu and Vu
d. Vu and Mu
16. For the design of column, the needed reactions are
a. Pu and Mu
c. Mu only
b. Pu and Vu
d. Vu and Mu
17. The maximum requirement for the impact factor equivalent to
a. .38
c. .35
b. .30
d. .33
18. The factored moment used in the design of bridge based on the DGCS
a. 1.67(DL+1.3LL)
c. 1.3(DL+1.67LL)
b. 1.67(DL+LL)
d. 1.4DL+1.7LL
CODE AND REQUIREMENTS
19. The Palawan, Sulu, and Tawi-tawi provinces belongs to the Seismic Zone
a. 4
c. 2
b. 3
d. 1
20. Caraga region belongs to the Seismic Zone with the corresponding factor of
a. .4
c. .2
b. .3
d. .1
21. The reference code used in the Philippines for structural engineering
a. NSCP
c. DGCS
b. DPWH
d. .BJMP
22. The corresponding year for the latest code used in structural engineering
a. 1998
c. 2010
b. 2001
d. 2014
23. Seismic Importance Factor for Standard Occupancy Structures including Office

a. 1
c.1.2
b. 1.1
d.1.4
24. Using the Load and Resistance Factor the load combination considering dead
load, live load and earthquake.
a. DL+LL+EL
c. 1.3(DL+1.67LL)
b. 1.4DL+1.7LL
d. 1.2DL+LL+EL
25. In the Code, the contents are except for one
a. Minimum Design Load
c. Design and Analysis
b. Load Combination
d. Seismic Provisions
26. In the code, the allowed numerical coefficient used for RW in both x and z
direction.
a. 10
c. 8
b. 9
d. 7
27. The parameters in the code can be applied in the software application
a. Maybe
c. False
b. True
d. It depends
ETHICS
28. Aside from the given value of Factor of Safety , implying additional varying
degree of factor of safety is allowed in the design considering the designers
discretion.
a. Maybe
c. False
b. True
d. It depends
29. Considering the safest value of the reactions, it should always be
a. Maximum
c. Sometimes
b. Minimum
d. No
30. All buildings, bridges other public structures should always have the structural
analysis.
a. Maybe
c. False
b. True
d. It depends
31. Considering future use of structures, the designer is allowed to consider the
possible use of higher loads.
a. Maybe
c. False
b. True
d. It depends
32. If I am task to prepare a structural analysis affixing my name, signature and my
seal, am I allowed?
a. Maybe
c. False
b. True
d. It depends
33. Is it ethical to prepare structural analysis by private client during office hours?
a. Maybe
c. False
b. True
d. It depends
34.-35. The complete name of the resource speaker (2 points)
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