Explore topic-wise MCQs in Design Of Steel Structures.

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1.

The requirement of effective bracing is

A. it should not have sufficient strength not to withstand forces transferred to it by beam
B. it should not have sufficient strength to withstand forces transferred to it by beam
C. it should have sufficient stiffness so that buckling of beam occurs in between braces
D. it should not have sufficient stiffness so that buckling of beam occurs in between braces
Answer» D. it should not have sufficient stiffness so that buckling of beam occurs in between braces
2.

Provision of intermediate lateral supports ______ lateral stability of beam

A. increases
B. decreases
C. does not change
D. cannot say
Answer» B. decreases
3.

The most severe loading condition for cantilever is

A. point load acting at centre
B. point load acting at tip
C. point load acting between centre and fixed end
D. point load acting at L/4 distance
Answer» C. point load acting between centre and fixed end
4.

Restraint against torsion can be provided by
(i) web cleats, (ii) bearing stiffeners acting together with bearing of beam, (iii)lateral end frames to ends of compression flanges

A. i only
B. i and ii
C. ii and iii
D. i, ii and iii
Answer» E.
5.

Effective length of compression flanges at the ends partially restrained against lateral buckling is

A. 1.75 L
B. 1.0 L
C. 0.85 L
D. 0.5 L
Answer» D. 0.5 L