Steel Structure Design MCQs

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Q101.
The rivets which are heated and then driven in the field, are known

a.

power driven shop rivets

b.

power driven field rivets

c.

hand driven rivets

d.

cold driven rivets

Discuss
Answer: (b).power driven field rivets
Q102.
The strength of a riveted lap joint is equal to its

a.

shearing strength

b.

bearing strength

c.

tearing strength

d.

least of (a), (b) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (d).least of (a), (b) and (c)
Q103.
The slenderness ratio of a column is zero when its length

a.

is zero

b.

is equal to its radius of gyration

c.

is supported on all sides throughout its length

d.

is between the points of zero moments.

Discuss
Answer: (c).is supported on all sides throughout its length
Q104.
The main advantage of a steel member, is :

a.

its high strength

b.

its gas and water tightness

c.

its long service life

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q105.
The beams supporting the steps of a stair are generally known as

a.

headers

b.

trimmers

c.

stringers

d.

spandrel beams.

Discuss
Answer: (c).stringers
Q106.
For a steel grillage footing to support two unequal column loads

a.

line of action of the resultant of two column loads, is made to coincide with the centre of gravity of the base of the footing

b.

trapezoidal shape is used for the base footing

c.

projections of beams on either side in lower tier are such that bending moments under columns are equal

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q107.
In case of cantilever fillers, the ratio of the span L to depth d, should not exceed

a.

4

b.

8

c.

12

d.

16

Discuss
Answer: (c).12
Q108.
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

a.

10

b.

11

c.

12

d.

13

Discuss
Answer: (d).13
Q109.
In a fillet weld placed on the sides of the base, the metal experiences

a.

shear

b.

tension

c.

compression

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q110.
The bending moment for filler joists at the middle of at intermediate span, is

a.

WL²/10

b.

-WL²/10

c.

-WL²/12

d.

WL²/12

Discuss
Answer: (d).WL²/12
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