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In case of buckling, the dispersion of load from bearing plate to neutral axis takes place at
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3. 45 degree
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If 18 mm rivets are used in lacing bars, then minimum width of lacing bars should be
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1. 45 mm
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2. 50 mm
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3. 55 mm
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4. 60 mm
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To keep the intensity of bearing pressure between the column base and concrete, compressive
through the length of the column base, the ratio of the moment M to axial load P should be
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1. L/3
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2. L/6
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3. L/3
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The slenderness ratio of lacing bars should not exceed
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1. 100
2. 120
3. 180
4. 145

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The most critical consideration in the design of rolled steel columns carrying axial load is the
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1. percent elongation at yield and the net cross-sectional area
2. critical bending strength and axial yield strenght of the material

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 3. buckling strength based on the net area of the section and percent elongation at ultimate
load
4. compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross cross-sectional area of the
member

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The effective length of a battened column is increased by
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1. 10%
2. 7%
3. 12%
4. 25%

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Identify the false statement.
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1. In the case of an axially loaded column machined for full bearing, the fastenings
connecting the column to the base plate in gusseted base are designed for 50% of the
column load.
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2. The effective rigid plate allows use of a plastic distribution of the internal forces for
calculations at the ultimate limit state.
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3. The thickness of column flange should be greater than the thickness of gusset plate.
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4. The size of gusset angles should be such that the vertical leg can accommodate two lines
of bolt and other leg one.
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Angle of inclination of the lacing with the longitudinal axis of the column should preferably be
between
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1. 10 to 30 degree
2. 30 to 80 degree
3. 40 to 70 degree
4. 20 to 70 degree

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A column splice is used to increase
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1. length of column
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2. strength of column
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3. cross-sectional area of column
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4. none of these
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A column base is subjected to moment. If the intensity of bearing pressure due to axial load is
equal to stress due to moment, then the bearing pressure between the base and concrete is
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1. uniform compression through
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2. zero at one end and compression at other end
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3. tension at one end and compression at other end
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4. uniform tension through
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Pick out the incorrect statement.
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1. The effective slenderness ratio of the laced column should he increased by 5%.
2. The effective length of a single-angle discontinuous strut connected by more than one bolt
or weld is the same.
3. The slenderness ratio of compression members is limited to take into account unexpected
vibrations.
4. Compression members are designed using Merchant Rankine formula.

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Pick up the correct statement.
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1. The function of lacing bars is to equalize the stress distribution in the component
members of the column.
2. The buckling strength of laced column is smaller than that of solid column.
3. Laced columns are economical than battened columns.
4. All the above.

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The members in compression are susceptible to a number of possible buckling modes including
(i) Plate buckling
(ii) Flexural buckling
(iii) Torsional buckling
(iv) Torsional flexural buckling
(v) Local strength at points of loading

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1. (ii),(iii) and (iv)
2. (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)
3. (ii),(iii),(iv) and (v)
4. All of them

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For a strut with given length and end conditions, the max compressive load carrying capacity for
the same cross section area and same thickness is provided by
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1. solid section
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 Identify the correct statement(s) ; (i)The cross section are classified to determine the extent or
influence of local buckling on the section capacity. (ii)The effective length of a member is the
length of an equivalent hinged hinged member.(iii) The section is selected so that the difference in
two slenderness is the least ; the larger one is used to determine the design stress. (iv) The
section is so oriented that the axis of smaller radius of gyration should be braced one.

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1. (i),(ii)& (iii)
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2. (ii),(iii) & (iv)
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3. (i),(ii) & (iv)
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4. All of them
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Identify the false statement
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1. Columns supporting predominantly axial loads are considered to be pin ended.
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2. The coefficient of friction at the interface between steel base and concrete may be taken
as 0.45.
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3. Grout is provided on the underside of the base plate to disperse the force satisfactorily on
to the foundation.
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4. The max bearing pressure between the base plate and the support underneath should not
exceed 0.6 fck, where fck is smaller of characteristic cube strength of concrete or bedding
material.
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Identify the false statement
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1. The stress reduction factor for an axially loaded compression member depends upon
residual stress, initial crookedness, accidental eccentrities of load and type of cross section.

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2. A short column can support same load in compression as it can in tension.
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3. The best location to splice a column is at beam column junction.
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4. The effective length factor K of columns in braced frames is smaller than one,while for
unbraced frame is greater than one.
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Effective length of column effectively held in position and restrained in direction at both ends is
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1. L
2. 0.67 L
3. 0.85 L
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 4. 1.5 L

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Thickness of lacing flats for a single and double lacing system should not be, respectively, less
than ____ of the length between the inner end bolts.
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1. (1/40, 1/50)
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2. (1/50. 1/60)
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3. (1/60, 1/70)
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4. (1/40, 1/60)
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To class the outstand element of compression flange of a rolled section and a welded section
compact, b/tf ratio should be less than,
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1. (8.4, 9.4)
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2. (9.4, 8.4)
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3. (10.5, 9.4)
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4. (9.4, 10.5)
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Match List I (Types of member) with List II (Slenderness ratio) and select the correct answer.
Match the answers.
1. A member carrying compressive force due to dead and live loads.
180
2. Compression flange of a beam against torsional buckling.
300
3. A member normally acting as tie, but not considered effective when subjected to possible
compression due to wind or earthquake forces.
350
4. A tension member where a reversal of direct stress occurs due to wind or seismic forces.
250

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The most economical section for a column is
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1. Rectangular
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2. solid round
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3. flat strip
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4. tubular section
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The buckling load in steel column is
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1. related to length
2. directly proportional to the slenderness ratio
3. inverlsy proportional to the slenderness ratio
4. non linearity of the slenderness ratio

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Slenderness ratio of a compression member is
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1. Moment of inertia/Radius of Gyration
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2. Effective length / Area of cross-section
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4. Radius of gyration / Area of cross-section
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For a column of height L fixed in position and direction both at its top and bottom, its effective
length is
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1. L
2. 1/ROOT 2 * L
3. L/2
4. 2L

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Battens provided for a compression member shall be designed to carry a transverse shear equal
to
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1. 2.5 % of axial force in member
2. 5 % of axial force in member
3. 10 % of axial force in member
4. 20 % of axial force in member

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A short column subjected to design axial load and design uniaxial moment, if eccentricity (e) is
relatively small, column is likely to undergo
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1. tension failure
2. compression failure
3. shear failure
4. None of these

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In laced columns, end tie plates are provided to:
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1. check the buckling of the column as a Whole
2. keep the column components in position
3. Check the distortion of the column sections at ends because of unbalanced horizontal
force from lacings
4. Check the buckling of component column.

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 Thickness of lacing flats for single lacing system should not be less than ________ Of the length
between the inner end bolts.
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1. L/40
2. L/50
3. L/60
4. L/70

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Minimum numbers of battens required in a built up column are
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1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6

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The slenderness ratio of compression members is limited to account for
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1. The effect of accidental and construction loads
2. They may be used as a walkway in braced roof truss system
3. Vibrations
4. all the above

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The effective length of a column with one end effectively held in position and restrained against
rotation but not held in positron at the other end is
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1. 0.65L
2. 0.8L
3. 1.2L
4. 2L

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The slenderness ratio of lacing flats is limited to
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1. 350
2. 145
3. 180
4. 250

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Tubular sections form the most economical compression members because tubes:
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1. have high local buckling strength
2. have more torsional resistance
3. are subjected to less wind force than any other section
4. all the above

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Most suitable compression member section for a roof truss is
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1. Single angle
2. Double angles placed back to back
3. Double angles placed as star
4. Tubes

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Which of the following section will be preferred for a Column?
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 Choose one answer.
1. ISLB
2. ISMB
3. ISWB
4. ISHB

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Which of the following is not a compression member
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1. Strut
2. Tie
3. Rafter
4. Boom

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The basic difference between the determination of the cross section resistance of a Class 3 and a
Class 4 sections under direct stresses is

(i) For a Class 3, only an elastic stress distribution over the fully effective cross section is permitted
(ii) For a Class 4 slender section, an elastic stress distribution over the reduced cross section is
considered.
(iii) For Class 4 slender section design strength is reduced

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For a strut with given length and end conditions, the maximum compressive load carrying for the
same cross section area and same thickness is provided by
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1. Solid Section
2. Circular hollow section
3. Rectangle box section
4. Square box section

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