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The connection of intermediate vertical stiffeners to the web, not subjected to external loads, shall be designed for a minimum shear force (kN/m) of

A. 75 t²/h

B. 125 t3/h²

C. 125 t²/h

D. 175 t²/h Where, t = the web thickness in mm and h = the outstand of stiffener in mm

Correct Answer :

C. 125 t²/h


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The best arrangement to provide unified behaviour in built up steel columns is by

A. Lacing

B. Battening

C. Tie plates

D. Perforated cover plates

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For a rectangular section, the ratio of the maximum and average shear stresses, is

A. 1.5

B. 2.0

C. 2.5

D. 3.5

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The equivalent axial tensile load Pe, which produces an average axial tensile stress in the section equivalent to the combined stress due to axial tension P and bending M, at the extreme fibre of the section, is given by (where Z is the section modulus of the section).

A. Pe = P + MA/Z

B. Pe = P - MA/Z

C. Pe = P - Z/MA

D. Pe = P + Z/MA

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Shape factor is a property which depends

A. Only on the ultimate stress of the material

B. Only on the yield stress of the material

C. Only on the geometry of the section

D. Both on the yield stress and ultimate stress of material

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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

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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°

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

A. Shear

B. Tension

C. Compression

D. All the above

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Battening is preferable when the (i) Column carries axial load only (ii) Space between the two main components is not very large (iii) Column is eccentrically loaded The correct answer is

A. Only (i)

B. Only (iii)

C. (i) and (ii)

D. (ii) and (iii)

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The strength of ISA 125 = 75 × 10 mm used as a tie member with its longer leg connected at the ends by 27 mm diameter rivets, is

A. 26,000 kg

B. 26,025 kg

C. 26,050 kg

D. 26,075 kg

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The ratio of plastic section modulus to elastic section modulus

A. Is equal to 1

B. Is always less than 1

C. Is always greater than 1

D. Can be less than 1

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The slenderness ratio of lacing bars should not exceed

A. 100

B. 120

C. 145

D. 180

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Effective length of a column effectively held in position and restrained in direction at one end but neither held in position nor restrained in direction at the other end, is

A. 1.5 L

B. 0.67 L

C. 0.85 L

D. 2 L

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Cold driven rivets range from

A. 6 to 10 mm in diameter

B. 10 to 16 mm in diameter

C. 12 to 22 mm in diameter

D. 22 to 32 mm in diameter

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For a standard 45° fillet, the ratio of size of fillet to throat thickness is

A. 1 : 1

B. 1 : √2

C. √2 : 1

D. 2 : 1

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For simply supported beams, the maximum permitted deflection, is

A. 1/325 of the span

B. 1/350 of the span

C. 1/375 of the span

D. 1/400 of the span

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The ends of a strut, are connected together with two rivets

B. The members of strut will have at least two connections spaced equidistant in their length

C. The members when separated back-to-back, the connecting rivets should pass through solid washer or packing

D. All the above

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The maximum permissible span of asbestos cement sheets is

A. 650 mm

B. 810 mm

C. 1250 mm

D. 1680 mm

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The load on a lintel is assumed as uniformly distributed if the height of the masonry above it, is upto a height of

A. The effective span

B. 1.25 times the effective span

C. 1.50 times the effective span

D. 2.0 times the effective span

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The permissible stress to which a structural member can be subjected to, is known as

A. Bearing stress

B. Working stress

C. Tensile stress

D. Compressive stress

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According to IS: 800-1962, the coefficient of expansion of steel per degree centigrade per unit length, is taken as

A. 0.000008

B. 0.000010

C. 0.000012

D. 0.000014

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Intermediate vertical stiffeners in a plate girder need be provided if the depth of web exceeds

A. 50 t

B. 85 t

C. 200 t

D. 250 t Where t is thickness of web

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The diameter of a bolt hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the bolt plus

A. 1.0 mm

B. 1.2 mm

C. 1.4 mm

D. 1.6 mm

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The minimum pitch should not be less than 2.5 times the gross diameter of the river

B. The minimum pitch should not be less than 12 times the gross diameter of the rivet

C. The maximum pitch should not exceed 10 times the thickness or 150 mm whichever is less in compression

D. All the above

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If the thickness of a structural member is small as compared to its length and width, it is classified as

A. One dimensional

B. Two dimensional

C. Three dimensional

D. None of these

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Tacking rivets in compression plates not exposed to the weather, have a pitch not exceeding 300 mm or

A. 16 times the thickness of outside plate

B. 24 times the thickness of outside plate

C. 32 times the thickness of outside plate

D. 36 times the thickness of outside plate

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Loaded columns are supported on column bases

B. Column bases transmit the column load to the concrete foundation

C. Column load is spread over a large area on concrete

D. All the above

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The most commonly used sections in lateral system to carry shear force in built up columns, are

A. Rolled steel flats

B. Rolled angles

C. Rolled channels

D. All the above

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Area of openings for buildings of large permeability is more than

A. 10% of wall area

B. 20% of wall area

C. 30% of wall area

D. 50% of wall area

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The capacity of the smallest pressed steel tank is

A. 1000 litre

B. 1650 litre

C. 1950 litre

D. 2450 litre

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The minimum thickness of plates in a steel stack should be

A. 4 mm

B. 5 mm

C. 6 mm

D. 8 mm