Q. The maximum axial load which is just sufficient to keep a column in a small deflected shape, is called

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Q. If the slenderness ratio is greater than 160, the allowable stress in axial compression is multiplied by a factor (1.2 - (l/xy) where x is

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Q. The effective length of a compression member of length L, held in position and restrained in direction at both ends, is

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Q. Spans of continuous fillers are considered approximately equal if the longest span does not exceed the shortest span by more than

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Q. The gross diameter of a rivet is the diameter of

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Q. The effective length L of a simply supported beam with ends restrained against torsion, and also the ends of compression flange partially restrained against lateral bending, is given by

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Q. Rolled steel beams are designated by Indian Standard series and its

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Q. The spans are considered approximately equal if the longest span does not exceed the shortest span by more than

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Q. If the depth of the section of an upper column is smaller than the lower column

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Q. A tension member, if subjected to possible reversal of stress due to wind, the slenderness ratio of the member should not exceed

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Q. The rivets which are heated and then driven in the field, are known

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Q. The strength of a riveted lap joint is equal to its

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Q. The slenderness ratio of a column is zero when its length

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Q. The main advantage of a steel member, is :

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Q. The beams supporting the steps of a stair are generally known as

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Q. For a steel grillage footing to support two unequal column loads

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Q. In case of cantilever fillers, the ratio of the span L to depth d, should not exceed

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Q. Strengths of a rivet in single shearing, in bearing and in tearing are 3425 kg, 4575 kg and 5025 kg respectively. If the load in the member is 35 tonnes, the number of rivets required, is

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Q. In a fillet weld placed on the sides of the base, the metal experiences

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Q. The bending moment for filler joists at the middle of at intermediate span, is

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