Explore topic-wise MCQs in Design Steel Structures.

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1.

Which of the following relation is correct for design horizontal seismic coefficient?

A. A = ZISa*2Rg
B. A = ZISa/2Rg
C. A = ZISa-2Rg
D. A = ZISa+2Rg
Answer» C. A = ZISa-2Rg
2.

Which analysis is used to obtain design seismic force?

A. Elastic Analysis
B. Plastic Analysis
C. Dynamic Analysis
D. Both elastic and plastic analysis
Answer» D. Both elastic and plastic analysis
3.

Which of the following assumption is correct for earthquake design resistant structure?

A. Earthquake will not occur simultaneously with wind
B. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with maximum flood
C. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with maximum sea waves
D. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with wind
Answer» B. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with maximum flood
4.

Structures should be designed such that ___________

A. Minor and frequent earthquakes can collapse the structure
B. Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to the structure
C. Major earthquakes should not cause any damage to the structure and the structure should be functional
D. Minor earthquake should not cause any damage to the structure and the structure should be functional
Answer» E.
5.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_ASSUMPTION_IS_CORRECT_FOR_EARTHQUAKE_DESIGN_RESISTANT_STRUCTURE??$

A. Earthquake will not occur simultaneously with wind
B. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with maximum flood
C. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with maximum sea waves
D. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with wind
Answer» B. Earthquake will occur simultaneously with maximum flood
6.

Which of the following relation is correct for design horizontal seismic coefficient?$

A. A = ZIS<sub>a</sub>*2Rg
B. A = ZIS<sub>a</sub>/2Rg
C. A = ZIS<sub>a</sub>-2Rg
D. A = ZIS<sub>a</sub>+2Rg
Answer» C. A = ZIS<sub>a</sub>-2Rg
7.

Which_analysis_is_used_to_obtain_design_seismic_force?$

A. Elastic Analysis
B. Plastic Analysis
C. Dynamic Analysis
D. Both elastic and plastic analysis
Answer» D. Both elastic and plastic analysis
8.

Internal pressure coefficient in a building is positive if acting from ________ and external pressure coefficient in a building is positive if acting from ___________

A. outside to inside, inside to outside
B. inside to outside, outside to inside
C. outside to inside, outside to inside
D. inside to outside, inside to outside
Answer» C. outside to inside, outside to inside
9.

Wind pressure acting normal to individual is element or claddity unit is _________

A. F = [ (C<sub>pe</sub> – C<sub>pi</sub>)A/p<sub>d</sub>].
B. F = [ (C<sub>pe</sub> + C<sub>pi</sub>)A/p<sub>d</sub>].
C. F = [ (C<sub>pe</sub> – C<sub>pi</sub>)Ap<sub>d</sub>].
D. F = [ (C<sub>pe</sub> – C<sub>pi</sub>)/Ap<sub>d</sub>].
Answer» D. F = [ (C<sub>pe</sub> ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® C<sub>pi</sub>)/Ap<sub>d</sub>].
10.

What is structural response factor?

A. factor denoting the acceleration response spectrum of the structure subjected to earthquake ground vibrations
B. factor by which the actual base shear force is reduced
C. factor to obtain the design spectrum
D. factor used to obtain the design seismic force
Answer» B. factor by which the actual base shear force is reduced
11.

Structures should be designed such that __________?

A. Minor and frequent earthquakes can collapse the structure
B. Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to the structure
C. Major earthquakes should not cause any damage to the structure and the structure should be functional
D. Minor earthquake should not cause any damage to the structure and the structure should be functional
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following factors does not influence earthquake resistance design?

A. geographical location of structure
B. wind of location
C. site soil
D. strength of structure
Answer» C. site soil
13.

Structures are designed for seismic forces which is ____ than expected seismic force.

A. lesser
B. greater
C. equal to
D. seismic forces are not considered
Answer» B. greater
14.

For earthquake loads, beams are designed to resist ________________

A. tension only
B. positive and negative bending moments
C. compression only
D. torsion
Answer» C. compression only
15.

For earthquake loads, axially loaded members have to resist ________________

A. tension only
B. compression only
C. both tension and compression
D. bending moment
Answer» D. bending moment
16.

What is the load factor considered for steel structures when combination of dead load, imposed load and earthquake load is considered?

A. 1.5
B. 1.3
C. 1.2
D. 1.7
Answer» C. 1.2
17.

What is the load factor considered for steel structures when combination of dead load and earthquake load is considered?

A. 1.5
B. 1.3
C. 1.2
D. 1.7
Answer» E.
18.

Which IS Code is used for designing a structure considering earthquake loads?

A. IS 800
B. IS 875
C. IS 1893
D. IS 456
Answer» D. IS 456