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This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Design Steel Structures knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Arrange the following in ascending order according to their factor of safety in working stress method :(i) tension members, (ii) long column, (iii) short column, (iv) connections |
A. | i < ii < iii < iv |
B. | i < iv < ii < iii |
C. | i = iii < ii < iv |
D. | iv = i < iii < ii |
Answer» D. iv = i < iii < ii | |
2. |
IN_WORKING_STRESS_METHOD,_WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_RELATION_IS_CORRECT??$ |
A. | Working Stress ‚â§ Permissible Stress |
B. | Working Stress ‚â• Permissible Stress |
C. | Working Stress = Permissible Stress |
D. | Working Stress > Permissible Stress |
Answer» B. Working Stress ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö¬¢‚Äö√Ѭ¢ Permissible Stress | |
3. |
What is Load Factor?$ |
A. | ratio of working load to ultimate load |
B. | product of working load and ultimate load |
C. | product of working load and factor of safety |
D. | ratio of ultimate load to working load |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
Arrange_the_following_in_ascending_order_according_to_their_factor_of_safety_in_working_stress_method_:$ |
A. | tension members, (ii) long column, (iii) short column, (iv) connections |
B. | i < ii < iii < iv |
C. | i < iv < ii < iii |
D. | i = iii < ii < iv |
Answer» D. i = iii < ii < iv | |
5. |
How much percentage increase of permissible stress is allowed when dead load, live load and wind load are considered together in working stress method? |
A. | 50% |
B. | 33% |
C. | 40% |
D. | 60% |
Answer» C. 40% | |
6. |
Which of the following are subjected to both axial loads and bending moments? |
A. | Beam-Column |
B. | Column |
C. | Lattice member |
D. | Beam |
Answer» B. Column | |
7. |
Which_of_the_following_is_not_a_main_element_of_framed_structure? |
A. | Beam |
B. | Column |
C. | Shear connector |
D. | Lattice member |
Answer» D. Lattice member | |
8. |
Which IS code is used for general construction of steel? |
A. | IS 456 |
B. | IS 256 |
C. | IS 800 |
D. | IS 100 |
Answer» D. IS 100 | |
9. |
Which method is mainly adopted for design of steel structures as per IS code? |
A. | Limit State Method |
B. | Working Stress Method |
C. | Ultimate Load Method |
D. | Earthquake Load Method |
Answer» B. Working Stress Method | |
10. |
Which of the following is one of the methods of analysis prescribed in the code for steel structures? |
A. | Hinge Analysis |
B. | Limit Analysis |
C. | Roller Analysis |
D. | Dynamic Analysis |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
The structure is statically indeterminate when________________ |
A. | static equilibrium equations are insufficient for determining internal forces and reactions on that structure |
B. | static equilibrium equations are sufficient for determining internal forces and reactions on that structure |
C. | structure is economically viable |
D. | structure is environment friendly |
Answer» B. static equilibrium equations are sufficient for determining internal forces and reactions on that structure | |
12. |
Analysis is referred to _____________ |
A. | determination of cost of structure |
B. | determination of axial forces, bending moment, shear force etc. |
C. | determination of factor of safety |
D. | drafting architectural plans and drawings |
Answer» C. determination of factor of safety | |
13. |
What is serviceability? |
A. | It refers to condition when structure is not usable |
B. | It refers to services offered in the structure |
C. | It means that the structure should perform satisfactorily under different loads, without discomfort to user |
D. | It means that structure should be economically viable |
Answer» D. It means that structure should be economically viable | |
14. |
Which of the following is correct criteria to be considered while designing? |
A. | Structure should be aesthetically pleasing but structurally unsafe |
B. | Structure should be cheap in cost even though it may be structurally unsafe |
C. | Structure should be structurally safe but less durable |
D. | Structure should be adequately safe, should have adequate serviceability |
Answer» E. | |