Explore topic-wise MCQs in Design Steel Structures.

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.

When plastic analysis is used, the yield stress of grade of steel used shall not exceed _____

A. 250 MPa
B. 500 MPa
C. 450 MPa
D. 800 MPa
Answer» D. 800 MPa
2.

First order analysis yields bending moment equal to those for a _____

A. cantilever beam
B. continuous beam
C. fixed beam
D. simply supported beam
Answer» E.
3.

Basic objective of second order elastic analysis is :

A. to calculate external force equilibrium in deformed geometry of structure
B. to calculate internal force equilibrium in deformed geometry of structure
C. to calculate external force equilibrium in undeformed geometry of structure
D. to calculate internal force equilibrium in undeformed geometry of structure
Answer» C. to calculate external force equilibrium in undeformed geometry of structure
4.

What is sway frame?

A. longitudinal displacement of one end of member relative to other end is not effectively prevented
B. transverse displacement of one end of member relative to other end is effectively prevented
C. longitudinal displacement of one end of member relative to other end is effectively prevented
D. transverse displacement of one end of member relative to other end is not effectively prevented
Answer» E.
5.

FIRST_ORDER_ANALYSIS_YIELDS_BENDING_MOMENT_EQUAL_TO_THOSE_FOR_A______?$

A. cantilever beam
B. continuous beam
C. fixed beam
D. simply supported beam
Answer» E.
6.

When plastic analysis is used, the yield stress of grade of steel used shall not exceed _____$

A. 250 MPa
B. 500 MPa
C. 450 MPa
D. 800 MPa
Answer» D. 800 MPa
7.

Basic objective of second order elastic analysis is ?

A. to calculate external force equilibrium in deformed geometry of structure
B. to calculate internal force equilibrium in deformed geometry of structure
C. to calculate external force equilibrium in undeformed geometry of structure
D. to calculate internal force equilibrium in undeformed geometry of structure
Answer» C. to calculate external force equilibrium in undeformed geometry of structure
8.

Which of the following is not an assumption of first order elastic analysis of rigid jointed frame?

A. materials behave linearly
B. yielding effects can be ignored
C. member instability effects cannot be ignored
D. frame instability effects can be ignored
Answer» D. frame instability effects can be ignored
9.

In first order elastic analysis, equilibrium is expressed in terms of ___________

A. geometry of deformed structure
B. geometry of undeformed structure
C. geometry of both deformed and undeformed structure
D. geometry of any structure
Answer» C. geometry of both deformed and undeformed structure
10.

What percent of factored load is notional horizontal force?

A. 0.5%
B. 1%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Answer» B. 1%
11.

In simple construction, connection between members at their junction will __________

A. resist moment
B. resist force
C. not resist force
D. not resist moment
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is true about rigid construction?

A. connections between members at their junction does not have sufficient rigidity
B. connections between members at their junction have sufficient rigidity
C. members are not connected
D. connection between members at junction will not resist any moment
Answer» C. members are not connected
13.

What is non-sway frame?

A. transverse displacement of one end of member relative to other end is not effectively prevented
B. longitudinal displacement of one end of member relative to other end is not effectively prevented
C. transverse displacement of one end of member relative to other end is effectively prevented
D. longitudinal displacement of one end of member relative to other end is effectively prevented
Answer» D. longitudinal displacement of one end of member relative to other end is effectively prevented
14.

The design action effects for design basis earthquake loads is obtained by _____________

A. Elastic Analysis
B. Plastic Analysis
C. Advanced Analysis
D. Dynamic Analysis
Answer» B. Plastic Analysis