Steel Structure Design MCQs

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Q61.
If the depth of two column sections are equal, then the column splice is provided

a.

with filler plates

b.

with bearing plates

c.

with filler and hearing plates

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q62.
The distance between e.g. of compression and e.g. of tension flanges of a plate girder, is known as

a.

overall depth

b.

clear depth

c.

effective depth

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).effective depth
Q63.
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
Q64.
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
Q65.
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
Q66.
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
Q67.
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
Q68.
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.
Q69.
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.
Q70.
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
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