Steel Structure Design MCQs

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Q51.
The failure of a web plate takes place by yielding if the ratio of the clear depth to thickness of the web, is less than

a.

45

b.

55

c.

60

d.

82

Discuss
Answer: (d).82
Q52.
The average shear stress for rolled steel beam section, is

a.

845 kg/cm²

b.

945 kg/cm²

c.

1025 kg/cm²

d.

1500 kg/cm²

Discuss
Answer: (b).945 kg/cm²
Q53.
For a rectangular section, the ratio of the maximum and average shear stresses, is

a.

1.5

b.

2.0

c.

2.5

d.

3.0

Discuss
Answer: (a).1.5
Q54.
To keep the intensity of bearing pressure between the column base and concrete compressive and to vary from zero to 2P/BL , the ratio of the moment M to the axial load P should be

a.

L/2

b.

L/3

c.

L/4

d.

L/6

Discuss
Answer: (d).L/6
Q55.
The cross-section of a standard fillet is a triangle whose base angles are

a.

45° and 45°

b.

30° and 60°

c.

40° and 50°

d.

20° and 70°

Discuss
Answer: (a).45° and 45°
Q56.
Secant formula for direct stress in compression, is applicable only for slenderness ratio upto

a.

120

b.

130

c.

140

d.

150

Discuss
Answer: (c).140
Q57.
A second horizontal stiffener is always placed at the neutral axis of the girder if the thickness of the web is less than

a.

d/250 for structural steel

b.

d/225 for high tensile steel

c.

both (c) and (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (c) and (b)
Q58.
The rolled steel I-sections are most commonly used as beams because these provide

a.

large moment of inertia with less cross-sectional area

b.

large moment of resistance as compared to other section

c.

greater lateral stability

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q59.
The thickness t of a single flat lacing should not be less than

a.

1/30 th length between inner end rivets

b.

1/40 th length between inner end rivets

c.

1/50 th length between inner end rivets

d.

1/60 th length between inner end rivets

Discuss
Answer: (b).1/40 th length between inner end rivets
Q60.
For the steel member exposed to weather and accessible for repainting, the thickness of steel should not be less than (excepting the webs of Indian Standard rolled steel joists and channels).

a.

4 mm

b.

6 mm

c.

8 mm

d.

10 mm

Discuss
Answer: (b).6 mm
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