Steel Structure Design MCQs

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Q51.
The effective length of a compression member of length L held in position and restrained in direction at one end and effectively restrained in direction but not held in position at the other end, is

a.

L

b.

0.67 L

c.

0.85 L

d.

1.5 L

Discuss
Answer: (a).L
Q52.
The ratio of shearing stress to shearing strain within elastic limit, is known as

a.

modulus of elasticity

b.

shear modulus of elasticity

c.

bulk modulus of elasticity

d.

tangent modulus of elasticity

Discuss
Answer: (b).shear modulus of elasticity
Q53.
For determination of allowable stress in axial compression, Indian Standard Institution has adopted

a.

Euler's formula

b.

Rankine formula

c.

Engesser formula

d.

Secant formula

Discuss
Answer: (d).Secant formula
Q54.
The method of design of steel framework for greatest rigidity and economy in weight, is known as

a.

simply design

b.

semi-rigid design

c.

fully rigid design

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).fully rigid design
Q55.
If the pitch is 6 cm and rivet value is 4 tonnes, the number of rivets required for a riveted connection carrying an eccentric load of 15 tonnes at a distance of 30 cm from the centre line, is

a.

6

b.

8

c.

10

d.

12

Discuss
Answer: (b).8
Q56.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Vertical stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web

b.

Single vertical stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of the web

c.

Horizontal stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q57.
A structural member subjected to compressive stress in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis, is generally known as

a.

column

b.

stanchion

c.

post

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q58.
The minimum edge distance of a rivet line connecting two or more plates, is kept equal to 37 mm plus (where t is the thickness in mm of the thinner outside plate).

a.

2 t

b.

4 t

c.

6 t

d.

8 t

Discuss
Answer: (b).4 t
Q59.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Dead load includes self-weight of the structure and super-imposed loads permanently attached to the structure

b.

Dead loads change their positions and vary in magnitude

c.

Dead loads are known in the beginning of the design

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Dead load includes self-weight of the structure and super-imposed loads permanently attached to the structure
Q60.
The maximum permissible slenderness ratio of a member carrying loads resulting from wind, is

a.

180

b.

200

c.

250

d.

300

Discuss
Answer: (c).250
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