Top 350+ Solved Design of Steel Structures MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The maximum slenderness ratio of a steel column, the design of which is governed by wind orseismic forces is
a. 150
b. 180
c. 250
d. 350
Q. In plastic analysis, the shape factor for circular sections, is
a. 1.5
b. 1.6
c. 1.697
d. none of these
Q. The external wind pressure acting on a roof depends on
a. degree of permeability of roof
b. slope of roof
c. both (a) and (b)
d. none of the above
Q. The actual thickness of butt weld as compared to the thickness of plate is usually
a. more
b. less
c. equal
d. none of the above
Q. The ratio of longitudinal stress to strain within elastic limit, is known as
a. modulus of elasticity
b. shear modulus of elasticity
c. bulk modulus of elasticity
d. all the above
Q. In a fillet weld placed on the sides of the base, the metal experiences
a. shear
b. tension
c. compression
d. all the above
Q. For steel members not exposed to weather, the thickness of steel should not be less than
a. 4.5 mm
b. 6 mm
c. 8 mm
d. 10 mm
Q. When a tension member consists of two channel sections, the allowance for rivet hole is made fortwo 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
Q. If a pair of angles placed back to back in tension are connected by one leg of each angle, the neteffective 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)}]
Q. P E to be 25% of the computed valueof P and E respectively, the minimum value of the factor of safety is
a. 1.00
b. 0.67
c. 1.67
d. 2.67
Q. A beam is defined as a structural member subjected to
a. axial loading
b. transverse loading
c. axial and transverse loading
d. none of these
Q. The allowable stress in axial tension for rolled I-sections and channels, is taken as
a. 1420 kg/cm2
b. 1500 kg/cm2
c. 2125 kg/cm2
d. 1810 kg/cm2
Q. Secant formula for direct stress in compression, is applicable only for slenderness ratio upto
a. 120
b. 130
c. 140
d. 150