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This section includes 11 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. |
What is the minimum thickness of gusset plate? |
| A. | 5mm |
| B. | 8mm |
| C. | 10mm |
| D. | 12mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is not correct about gusset plates? |
| A. | gusset plate is provided to make connections at place where more than one member is to be joined |
| B. | plate outlines are fixed to meet minimum edge distances for bolts used for connection |
| C. | lines of action of truss members meeting at a joint should not coincide |
| D. | size and shape of gusset plates are usually decided from direction of members meeting at joint |
| Answer» D. size and shape of gusset plates are usually decided from direction of members meeting at joint | |
| 3. |
Which of the following is correct in case of channel members? |
| A. | connection of lug angle to angle member should have a strength not less than 20% of excess of force in flange of channel |
| B. | connection of lug angle to angle member should have a strength less than 20% of excess of force in flange of channel |
| C. | lug angles and their connection to gusset should be capable of developing a strength of less than 10% of excess of force in flange of channel |
| D. | lug angles and their connection to gusset should be capable of developing a strength of less than 5% of excess of force in flange of channel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
WHAT_IS_THE_MINIMUM_THICKNESS_OF_GUSSET_PLATE??$ |
| A. | 5mm |
| B. | 8mm |
| C. | 10mm |
| D. | 12mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Which of the following is not correct about gusset plates? |
| A. | gusset plate is provided to make connections at place where more than one member is to be joined |
| B. | plate outlines are fixed to meet minimum edge distances for bolts used for connection |
| C. | lines of action of truss members meeting at a joint should not coincide |
| D. | size and shape of gusset plates are usually decided from direction of members meeting at joint |
| Answer» D. size and shape of gusset plates are usually decided from direction of members meeting at joint | |
| 6. |
As per IS specification, splice connection should be designed for a force of _____ |
| A. | at least 0.3 times the member design capacity in tension |
| B. | at least 0.1 times the member design capacity in tension |
| C. | less than 0.3 times the member design capacity in tension |
| D. | less than 0.15 times the member design capacity in tension |
| Answer» B. at least 0.1 times the member design capacity in tension | |
| 7. |
Splices are provided when_________ |
| A. | available length is more than required length of a tension member |
| B. | available length is less than required length of a tension member |
| C. | available length is equal to required length of a tension member |
| D. | for aesthetic appearance |
| Answer» C. available length is equal to required length of a tension member | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is correct in case of angle members? |
| A. | connection of lug angle to angle member should be capable of developing a strength of 10% of excess of force of outstanding leg of angle |
| B. | connection of lug angle to angle member should be capable of developing a strength of 20% of excess of force of outstanding leg of angle |
| C. | lug angles and their connection to gusset should be capable of developing a strength of less than 20% of excess of force of outstanding leg of angle |
| D. | lug angles and their connection to gusset should be capable of developing a strength of not less than 20% of excess of force of outstanding leg of angle |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Which of the following solution can be used to eliminate lug angles? |
| A. | by providing equal angle sections with wider leg as connected leg |
| B. | by providing unequal angle sections with wider leg as connected leg |
| C. | by providing equal angle sections with shorter leg as connected leg |
| D. | by providing unequal angle sections with shorter leg as connected leg |
| Answer» C. by providing equal angle sections with shorter leg as connected leg | |
| 10. |
Lug angles are found to be more effective at _____ |
| A. | end of the connection |
| B. | middle of connection |
| C. | beginning of connection |
| D. | they are equally effective at all connections |
| Answer» D. they are equally effective at all connections | |
| 11. |
Lug angles are ____ |
| A. | additional angles used to reduce joint length |
| B. | additional angles used to increase joint length |
| C. | additional angles used for aesthetic appearance |
| D. | additional angles used for seismic resistance |
| Answer» B. additional angles used to increase joint length | |