Related Mcqs:

1. 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

2. 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

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

   A. 1.5
   B. 1.7
   C. 2.0
   D. 2.34

4. When the bolts are subjected to reversal of stresses, the most suitable type of bolt is________________?

   A. black bolt
   B. ordinary unfinished bolt
   C. turned and fitted bolt
   D. high strength bolt

5. The allowable tensile stress in structural mild steel plates for steel tank is assumed as________________?

   A. 95.0 MPa on net area
   B. 105.5 MPa on net area
   C. 105.5 MPa on gross area
   D. 150.0 MPa on gross area

6. For rivets in tension with counter-sunk heads, the tensile value shall be____________________?

   A. reduced by 25 %
   B. reduced by 33.3%
   C. increased by 25 %
   D. increased by 33.3 %

7. In case of plastic design, the calculated maximum shear capacity of a beam as per IS:800 shall be________________?

   A. 0.55 Awfy
   B. 0.65 Awfy
   C. 0.75 Awfy
   D. 0.85 Awfy
   where, Aw = effective cross-sectional area resisting shear fy = yield stress of the steel

8. By providing sufficient edge distance, which of the following failures of riveted joint can be avoided ?

   A. tension failure of the plate
   B. shear failure of the rivet
   C. shear failure of the plate
   D. crushing failure of the rivet

9. The internal pressure coefficient on walls for buildings with large permeability is taken as_______________?

   A. ± 0.2
   B. ±0.5
   C. ± 0.7
   D. 0

10. The overlap of batten plates with the main members in welded connections should be more than____________________?

    A. 3t
    B. 4t
    C. 6t
    D. 8t
    where t = thickness of the batten plate