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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

Correct Answer :

D. 1.6 mm


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When a tension member consists of two channel sections, the allowance for rivet hole is made for two holes from

A. Each web

B. Each flange

C. Each web or one hole from each flange whichever is more

D. Each web or one hole from each flange whichever is less

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The gross section of the web of a beam is defined as

A. Depth of the beam multiplied by its web thickness

B. Width of the flange multiplied by its web thickness

C. Sum of the flange width and depth of the beam multiplied by the web thickness

D. None of these

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Diameter of a rivet hole is made larger than the diameter of the rivet by

A. 1.0 mm for rivet diameter upto 12 mm

B. 1.5 mm for rivet diameter exceeding 25 mm

C. 2.0 mm for rivet diameter over 25 mm

D. None of these

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If fbt and fc are the co-existent bending tensile stress and shear stress in a member, the equivalent stress fc is

A. √(fbt² + fc²)

B. √(fbt² + ½fc²)

C. √(fbt² + 3fc²)

D. √(fbt² - 3fc²)

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If a pair of angles placed back to back in tension are connected by one leg of each angle, the net effective area of the section, is

A. a - [b/{1 + 0.35 (b/a)}]

B. a + [b/{1 + 0.35 (b/a)}]

C. a - [b/{1 + 0.2 (b/a)}]

D. a + [b/{1 + 0.2 (b/a)}]

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Normally, the angle of roof truss with asbestos sheets should not be less than

A. 26 ½°

B. 30°

C. 35°

D. 40°

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For eccentrically loaded columns, the bending factor is

A. Cross-sectional area of column/Radius of gyration

B. Radius of gyration/Cross-sectional area of column

C. Cross-sectional area of column/Section modulus of the section

D. Section modulus of the section/Cross-sectional area of column

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Minimum spacing of vertical stiffeners is limited to

A. d/4

B. d/3

C. d/2

D. 2d/3 Where d is the distance between flange angles

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If the loaded length of span in meters of a railway steel bridge carrying a single track is 6 m, then impact factor is taken as

A. 0

B. 0.5

C. Between 0.5 and 1.0

D. 1.0

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As per ISI, rolled steel beam sections are classified into

A. Two series

B. Three series

C. Four series

D. Five series

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If the unsupported length of a stanchion is 4 metres and least radius of gyration of its cross-section is 5, the slenderness ratio of the stanchion, is

A. 60

B. 70

C. 80

D. 100

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Lacing bars in a steel column should be designed to resist

A. Bending moment due to 2.5% of the column load

B. Shear force due to 2.5% of the column load

C. 2.5% of the column load

D. Both (A) and (B)

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Bulb angles are used in

A. Column building

B. Bridge building

C. Ship building

D. Water tank building

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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 overlap of batten plates with the main members in welded connections should be more than

A. 3 t

B. 4 t

C. 6 t

D. 8 t Where t = thickness of the batten plate

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Perforated cover plates are particularly suitable for built up sections consisting of

A. Channels placed back to back

B. Channels placed toe to toe

C. Four angle box section

D. All the above

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According to I.S. : 800 - 1871, lacing bars resist transverse shear equal to

A. 1.0% of the axial load

B. 2.0% of the axial load

C. 2.5% of the axial load

D. 3.0% of the axial load

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Web crippling generally occurs at the point where

A. Bending moment is maximum

B. Shearing force is minimum

C. Concentrated loads act

D. Deflection is maximum

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The portal bracing in a truss bridge is used to

A. Transfer load from top of end posts to bearings

B. Keep the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section

C. Stiffen the structure laterally

D. Prevent the sides-way buckling of top chord

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Which of the following types of riveted joint is free from bending stresses?

A. Lap joint

B. Butt joint with single cover plate

C. Butt joint with double cover plates

D. None of the above

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In case horizontal stiffeners are not used, the distance between vertical legs of flange angles at the top and bottom of a plate girder, is known as

A. Overall depth

B. Clear depth

C. Effective depth

D. None of these

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The bending moment for filler joists at the middle of an intermediate span, is

A. WL²/10

B. - WL²/10

C. - WL²/12

D. WL²/12

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Rise of a Jack arch is kept about

A. 1/2 to 1/3 of the span

B. 1/3 to 1/4 of the span

C. 1/4 to 1/8 of the span

D. 1/8 to 1/12 of the span

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Column footing is provided

A. To spread the column load over a larger area

B. To ensure that intensity of bearing pressure between the column footing and soil does not exceed permissible bearing capacity of the soil

C. To distribute the column load over soil through the column footing

D. All the above

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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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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 thickness t of a single flat lacing should not be less than

A. 1/30th length between inner end rivets

B. 1/40th length between inner end rivets

C. 1/50th length between inner end rivets

D. 1/60th length between inner end rivets

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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

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For the steel member exposed to weather and accessible for repainting, the thickness of steel should not be less than (accepting the webs of Indian Standard rolled steel joists and channels).

A. 4 mm

B. 6 mm

C. 8 mm

D. 10 mm

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Shear buckling of web in a plate girder is prevented by using

A. Vertical intermediate stiffener

B. Horizontal stiffener at neutral axis

C. Bearing stiffener

D. None of the above