Top 350+ Solved Design of Steel Structures MCQ Questions Answer
Q. If P is the wind pressure in kg/cm2 , v is the velocity in km/hour and K is a constant of proportionality, then
a. P = K/v2
b. v = K/P2
c. P = Kv2
d. P = Kv
Q. As per IS : 875, for the purposes of specifying basic wind velocity, the countryhas been divided into
a. 4 zones
b. 5 zones
c. 6 zones
d. 7 zones
Q. Study the following statements.(i) Top lateral bracing prevents the sides-way buckling of the chord.(ii) Sway bracing keeps the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section.(iii) Sway bracing transfers the load from top of end posts to bearings.The correct answer is
a. Only (i)
b. Both (i) and (ii)
c. Both (i) and (iii)
d. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Q. The greatest gauge of long rivets should not exceed (where d is the diameter of theholes).
a. 2 d
b. 4 d
c. 6 d
d. 8 d
Q. The shape factor of an isosceles triangle for bending about the axis parallel to thebase is:
a. 1.5
b. 1.7
c. 2.0 (D)
d. all
Q. The beams supporting the steps of a stair are generally known as Headers
a. Trimmers
b. Stringers
c. Spandrel beams
d. none
Q. With usual notations of the letters, the shear stress fs at any point of the crosssection is given by
a. fs =FQ/It
b. fs =Ft/IQ
c. fs =It/FQ
d. fs =IF/Qt
Q. If W and L are the total superimposed load and the span of a plate girder in metres, the approximate self weight (W) of the girder, is taken as
a. M = WL/100
b. M = WL/200
c. M = WL/300
d. M = WL/400
Q. Maximum permissible slenderness ratio of a member normally acting as a tie in aroof truss, is
a. 180
b. 200
c. 250
d. 350
Q. The capacity of the smallest pressed steel tank is 1000 litre
a. 1650 litre
b. 1950 litre
c. 2450 litre
d. none
Q. The difference between gross diameter and nominal diameter for the rivets up to 25mm diameter is
a. 1.0 mm
b. 1.5 mm
c. 2.0 mm
d. 2.5 mm
Q. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a. Vertical stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web
b. Single vertical stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of the web
c. Horizontal stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of theweb
d. All the above