Explore topic-wise MCQs in Design Of Steel Structures.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Design Of Steel Structures knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The actual failure mode in bearing depends on

A. length of metal plate
B. length of bolt
C. hole diameter
D. bolt diameter
Answer» E.
2.

Staggering of holes __________ the load carrying capacity of tension member

A. reduces
B. improves
C. does not affect
D. halves
Answer» C. does not affect
3.

The presence of holes _____ the strength of tension member

A. does not affect
B. improves
C. reduces
D. doubles
Answer» D. doubles
4.

What is the value of partial factor of safety for material for preliminary design for angle section as per IS code for three bolts in connection?

A. 0.6
B. 0.7
C. 0.8
D. 1.0
Answer» C. 0.8
5.

What is the maximum value of in Ag0fy/ m0 for tensile strength of angle section?

A. 1.2
B. 0.9
C. 1.4
D. 0.7
Answer» E.
6.

The constant in Ag0fy/ m0 for tensile strength of angle section does not depend on :

A. area of unconnected leg
B. size of outstanding leg
C. ultimate stress of material
D. thickness of outstanding leg
Answer» B. size of outstanding leg
7.

Which of the following is not true for angles as tension members?

A. Angles if axially loaded through centroid can be designed as plates
B. Angles connected to gusset plates by welding or bolting only through one of the two legs results in eccentric loading
C. When load is applied by connecting only one leg of member, there is shear lag at the end connection
D. When angles are connected to gusset plates by welding or bolting only through one of the two legs resulting in eccentric loading, there is a uniform stress distribution over cross section.
Answer» E.