Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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101.

Which of the following types of riveted joint is free from bending stresses ?

A. lap joint
B. butt joint with single cover plate
C. butt joint with double cover plates
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
102.

Lacing bars in a steel column should be designed to resist

A. Bending moment due to 2.5% of the column load
B. Shear force due to 2.5% of the column load
C. 2.5% of the column load
D. Both (A) and (B)
Answer» C. 2.5% of the column load
103.

The heaviest I-section for same depth is

A. ISMB
B. ISLB
C. ISHB
D. ISWB
Answer» D. ISWB
104.

For the buildings having a low permeability, the internal wind pressure acting normal to the wall and roof surfaces is taken as (where p is basic wind pressure)

A. zero
B. ±0.2p
C. ± 0.5 p
D. ±0.7p
Answer» C. ¬¨¬± 0.5 p
105.

If the thickness of thinnest outside plate is 10 mm, then the maximum pitch of rivets in tension will be taken as

A. 120 mm
B. 160 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 300 mm
Answer» C. 200 mm
106.

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
Answer» B. less
107.

Normally, the angle of roof truss with asbestos sheets should not be less than

A. 26/2°
B. 30°
C. 35°
D. 40°
Answer» C. 35¬¨‚àû
108.

If the floor is supported at or near the bottom but top chords of a bridge is not braced, then the bridge is called

A. Deck type
B. Through type
C. Half through type
D. Double deck type
Answer» D. Double deck type
109.

The diameter of base of conical flare of a steel stack is (where d is the diameter of the cylindrical part)

A. less than d
B. equal to d
C. more than d
D. any of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
110.

The effect of racking forces is considered in the design ofi) lateral bracesii) chord membersThe correct answer is

A. only (i)
B. only (ii)
C. both (i) and (ii)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. only (ii)
111.

The portal bracing in a truss bridge is used to

A. Transfer load from top of end posts to bearings
B. Keep the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section
C. Stiffen the structure laterally
D. Prevent the sides-way buckling of top chord
Answer» B. Keep the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section
112.

Minimum pitch provided in riveted steel tanks is (where d is diameter of rivets)

A. 1.5 d
B. 2.0 d
C. 2.5 d
D. 3.0 d
Answer» E.