A. it is uneconomical
B. it cannot carry the load safely
C. it is difficult to connect beams to the round sections
D. all of the above
Related Mcqs:
- The least dimension in case of a circular column of diameter D is taken as_______________?
A. 0.5 D
B. 0.68 D
C. 0.88 D
D. D - In case of timber structures, the form factor for solid circular cross-section is taken as_________________?
A. 1.18
B. 1.414
C. 1.67
D. 1.81 - The ratio of plastic section modulus to elastic section modulus__________________?
A. is equal to 1
B. is always less than 1
C. is always greater than 1
D. can be less than 1 - For a compression member with double angle section, which of the following section will give larger value of minimum radius of gyration?
A. equal angles back to back
B. unqual legged angles with long legs back to back
C. unequal legged angles with short legs back to back
D. both (B) or (C) - 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 - The slenderness ratio of a column supported throughout its length by a masonry wall is________________?
A. zero
B. 10
C. 100
D. infinity - The maximum slenderness ratio of a steel column, the design of which is governed by wind or seismic forces is________________?
A. 150
B. 180
C. 250
D. 350 - 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° - The effective length of a battened column is increased by_________________?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20% - Lacing bars in a steel column should be designed to resist_________________?
A. bending moment due to 2.5% of the column load
B. shear force due to 2.5% of the column load
C. 2.5% of the column load
D. both (A) and (B)
