1. In order to determine the gross-sectional area of a tension member consisting of two angle sections, the allowance for holes is made as ?

one hole for each angle

two holes for each angle

three holes for each angle

four holes for each angle

Answer: one hole for each angle

Explanation:


2. The load, which produces the average axial tensile stress in the section equivalent to the maximum combined stress at the extreme fibre of the section, is known as ?

equivalent axial tensile load

buckling load

crippling load

critical load

Answer: equivalent axial tensile load

Explanation:


3. When the ends of a column are cut by ordinary method ?

the load is transferred to the lower column through rivets

the column has complete bearing over the whole area

the column splice is designed for full axial load and other forces to which the joint is subjected

both (a) and (c)

Answer: both (a) and (c)

Explanation:


4. The wire ropes ?

have the advantages of flexibility and strength

require special fittings for proper end connections

are used as guy wires with the steel towers

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


5. In perforated cover plates, the centre to centre distance between the perforations ?

less than 1.5 times the length of perforation

more than 1.5 times the length of perforation

less than 2.5 times the length of perforation

less than 3.5 times the length of perforation

Answer: less than 1.5 times the length of perforation

Explanation:


6. Rolled steel equal and unequal sections are designated as ISA followed by ?

lengths and thickness of legs of web

width of flange and depth of web

depth of section and weight per metre length

any one of the above

Answer: lengths and thickness of legs of web

Explanation:


7. The rolled steel beams are mainly used ?

in the built up sections of columns

to resist bending

to resist axial forces (compressive or tensile)

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


8. The diameter of a rivet hole is made larger than the diameter of the rivet by 2 mm for rivet diameters ?

upto 12 mm

upto 15 mm

upto 24 mm

exceeding 24 mm

Answer: exceeding 24 mm

Explanation:


9. The main beam is a beam, which supports ?

floor construction

joists

secondary beam

none of these

Answer: secondary beam

Explanation:


10. The stability of a structure is ensured if the restoring moment is ........... the maximum overturning moment ?

equal to

smaller than

greater than

none

Answer: greater than

Explanation: