Structural Design Specifications MCQs

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Q121.
The maximum pitch of rivets for compression and tension members should not exceed

a.

32 t

b.

200 mm

c.

300 mm

d.

both (a) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (a) and (c)
Q122.
Minimum diameter of the lateral ties should not be less than

a.

4 mm

b.

5 mm

c.

6 mm

d.

10 mm

Discuss
Answer: (b).5 mm
Q123.
The ratio of the effective lengths of two columns, one effectively held in position at one end and partially restrained at the other end, and the other effectively held in position at one end and free at the other end, is

a.

1/2

b.

2/3

c.

3/4

d.

3/2

Discuss
Answer: (c).3/4
Q124.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column is kept not less than the diameter of the bar or 40 mm

b.

The cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in beam is kept not less than the diameter of the bar or 25 mm

c.

The end cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a beam is kept not less than twice the diameter or 25 mm

d.

All the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above
Q125.
The minimum thickness of the web plate for a crane gantry plate girder with a lifting load exceeding 15 tonnes, is

a.

4 mm

b.

5 mm

c.

6 mm

d.

8 mm

Discuss
Answer: (d).8 mm
Q126.
The greater clear dimension of web of thickness't' should not exceed

a.

180 t

b.

200 t

c.

240 t

d.

270 t

Discuss
Answer: (d).270 t
Q127.
For under water concreting.

a.

at least 10 percent more cement is required as compared to dry conditions

b.

the volume of coarse aggregates shall not be less than one and half times and not more than twice that of fine aggregate

c.

the slump should not be less than 100 mm and not more than 180 mm

d.

All the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above
Q128.
The actual length of a column provided with a cap and base, is the distance between

a.

top of the base and underside of the cap

b.

bottom of the base and underside of the cap

c.

top of the base and top of the cap

d.

bottom of the base and top of the cap.

Discuss
Answer: (d).bottom of the base and top of the cap.
Q129.
The maximum bending moment in a purlin of length L when subjected to a distributed load ω, is assumed

a.

ꙍL/6

b.

ꙍL/8

c.

ꙍL/10

d.

ꙍL/12

Discuss
Answer: (c).ꙍL/10
Q130.
A column of rectangular section is considered short, if both the slenderness ratios are less than

a.

8

b.

10

c.

12

d.

16

Discuss
Answer: (c).12
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