Nivaar worked solution (AI-drafted; not reviewed by a licensed engineer)
Reference texts: R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis (10th ed., Pearson) — determinacy, method of joints/sections, virtual-work deflections, moment distribution / slope–deflection, influence lines; A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis (6th ed., Cengage) — internal hinges, compound (Gerber) beams and three-hinged frames. Sign convention: sagging bending moment positive; upward reactions positive; member tension positive (T), compression negative (C).
The paper directs candidates to answer Q1–Q5 and then one of Q6/Q7/Q8. For completeness all eight questions are worked here.
