The shape factor of an isosceles triangle for bending about the axis parallel to the base is________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined for complete bearing on the base plate, then the axial load is assumed to be transferred to base plate__________________?

   A. fully by direct bearing
   B. fully through fastenings
   C. 50% by direct bearing and 50% through fastenings
   D. 75% by direct bearing and 25% through fastenings

2. Shape factor is a property which depends________________?

   A. only on the ultimate stress of the material
   B. only on the yield stress of the material
   C. only on the geometry of the section
   D. both on the yield stress and ultimate stress of material

3. Bending compressive and tensile stresses respectively are calculated based on_________________?

   A. net area and gross area
   B. gross area and net area
   C. net area in both cases
   D. gross area in both cases

4. 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

5. In case of timber structures, the simple bending formula M = fz may be applied for________________?

   A. rectangular beams up to 300 mm depth
   B. all rectangular beams
   C. solid circular beams only
   D. all square cross-section beams

6. When the axis of load lies in the plane of rivet group, then the rivets are subjected to________________?

   A. only shear stresses
   B. only tensile stresses
   C. both (A) and (B)
   D. none of the above

7. When the axis of load lies in the plane of rivet group, then the most heavily loaded rivet will be the one which________________?

   A. is at the maximum distance from CG of the rivet group
   B. is at the minimum distance from CG of the rivet group
   C. gives the maximum angle between the two forces Fa and Fm
   D. gives the minimum angle between the two forces Fa and Fm

   where, Fa is the load shared by each rivet due to axial load and Fm is the shearing load due to moment in any rivet

8. Angle of inclination of the lacing bar with the longitudinal axis of the column should preferably be between____________________?

   A. 10° to 30°
   B. 30° to 40°
   C. 40° to 70°
   D. 90°

9. The diameter of base of conical flare of a steel stack is_____________________?

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

   where d is the diameter of the cylindrical part

10. If the loaded length of span in meters of a railway steel bridge carrying a single track is 6 m, then impact factor is taken as_________________?

    A. 0
    B. 0.5
    C. between 0.5 and 1.0
    D. 1.0