1. Net sectional area of a tension member is equal to ?

axial pull x allowable stress in axial tension

axial pull - allowable stress in axial tension

axial pull + allowable stress in axial tension

none of the above

Answer: none of the above

Explanation:


2. The effective length of a fillet weld is taken as ?

the actual length plus twice the size of weld

the actual length minus twice the size of weld

the actual length plus thrice the size of weld

the actual length minus thrice the size of weld

Answer: the actual length minus twice the size of weld

Explanation:


3. The maximum allowable stress for rolled steel beams and channels is ?

128.5 MPa

156.5 MPa

181.5 MPa

228.5 MPa

Answer: 228.5 MPa

Explanation:


4. A skeleton structure is one in which the member is represented by a ?

circular curve

straight curve

line

all of these

Answer: line

Explanation:


5. A channel section consists of ?

two webs

two flanges

two webs and two flanges

one web and two flanges

Answer: one web and two flanges

Explanation:


6. A structural member subjected to compressive force in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis is called ?

column

post

stanchion

any of these

Answer: any of these

Explanation:


7. The main advantage of a steel member is that it ?

has high strength

is gas and water tight

has long service life

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


8. The axial load which is sufficient to keep the column in a slight deflected shape is called ?

critical load

crippling load

buckling load

any one of these

Answer: any one of these

Explanation:


9. The bearing stress is calculated on the ?

cross-sectional area of contact

net projected area of contact

mean of cross-sectional area and net projected area of contact

none of the above

Answer: net projected area of contact

Explanation:


10. The effective length of continuous compression members is adopted between .......... times the distance between centres of intersection ?

0.7 and 1

1 and 1.3

1.3 and 1.6

1.6 and 2

Answer: 0.7 and 1

Explanation: