Stell Structure Terminal Exam Spring 2013

The modulus of elasticity for steel is _______05

0 29000 ksi (49) 1 3000 psi
2 40000 psi 3 60000psi 4 29000psi
------------ are designed to transmit the loads to the foundation and to provide for expansion of the super
structure03
0 Bridge soffit beam 1 pile cap
2 Bridge bearings (718) 3 Bridge deck 4 Bridge suspensions
The approximate formula for estimating the weight per foot of steel bridge consisting of two truss and
their bracing is …………(A=net area in sq in)01
0 100 A/3(715) 1 100A/4
2 100A/5 3 100 A/6 4 125A/2
As per AISC specification flat plate memebers supported on both unloaded edges are called………02
0Untiffened element 1Stiffened elemen(689)
2Two way elemen 3One way elemnt 4Shell element
The shape factor is defined as ratio of _______01
0Plastic moment to yield moment(287)
1Yield moment to Plastic moment 2Elastic stess to plastic stress
3Elastic strain to plastic strain 4None of the above
The shape factor is defined as ratio of _______01
0Plastic section Modulus to Elastic Section Modulus
1Yield moment to Plastic moment 2Elastic stress to plastic stress
3Elastic strain to plastic strain 4 Yield moments to plastic moment
The bound theorems are used for _____02
0Elastic analysis 1Plastic Analysis(640)
2Tension member analysis 3Compression member analysis 4Plate girder
As per AISC/ ASD, allowable shear stress on A325 bolt ¾ in dia (Threads excluded) is 30 ksi. What will
be the allowable shear force (kips) per bolt is04
0 30.0 1 26.0
2 21.8 3 13.6 (Area of bar x 30) 4 12.5
For the designing of steel girder, the rule of thumb for the determining the depth of the girder is
_________03
0 L/2 TO L/4 1 L/8 TO L/12
2 L/14 TO L/18 3 L/20 TO L/24 4 L/30 TO
L/35
The steel members which are subjected to both axial compression force and moment are
called…………….03
0 Column 1 Beam
2 Beam-Column (410) 3 Girder 4 Plate Girder
For the designing of steel beam, the rule of thumb for the determining the depth of the girder is04
0 L/2 TO L/4 1 L/8 TO L/12
2 L/14 TO L/18 3 L/20 TO L/24 4 L/30 TO
L/35
E60XX welding electrode is used for which one of the following welding processes.01
0 Shielded metal arc (92) 1 Submerged arc
2 Gas metal arc 3 Fluxed-cored arc 4 Gas submerged arc
Which minimum size of weld (inch) is recommended for welding of ½ size steel plate on a steel gusset
plate.02
0 1/8 1 3/16
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2¼ 3 1/6 4 5/16
Which one of the following ASTM designation is not the type of structural bolt 04
0 A307 1 A325
2 A449 3 A615(61) 4 A490
Which one of the following ASTM designation is not the type of structural bolt 04
0 A706 (61) 1 A307
2 A325 3 A449(61) 4 A490
The ultimate strength (ksi) of A36 steel is taken as tension member design is02
0 30 1 36 (Yield Stress)
http://www.egr.msu.edu/~harichan/classes/ce405/chap4.pdf
2 40 3 50 4 58 (Ultimate Stress)
Which one of the following in not a valid welding joint05
0 Butt Joint 1 Lap Joint
2 Corner Joint 3 Tee Joint 4 Arc Joint (82)
The weight (lb/ft) for W21X44 section is ____________02
0 21 1 44 http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/american-wide-flange-
steel-beams-d_1319.html
2 22 3 100 4 65
Which one of the following structural shape is not available in AISC sections.03
0W 1C
2 I (59) 3S 4L
Cooper E-80 loading is used for designing of __________02
0 Road Bridge 1 Railway Bridge (12)
2 Steel building 3 Retaining Wall 4 Steel Water Tank
Which one of the following ASTM code is used for structural steel sections01
0 A36 (52) 1 A706
2 A50 3 A618 4 A615
Which one of the following equation is not representing the LRFD05
0 1.4D 1 1.2D+1.6L+0.5Lr
2 1.2D+1.6Lr+0.5L 3 1.2D+1.3W+0.5L+0.5Lr 4 1.2D+1.4Lr+0.5L (31)
Which one of the following equation is not representing the LRFD05
0 1.4D 1 1.3D+1.6L+0.5L (31)
2 1.2D+1.6Lr+0.5L 3 1.2D+1.3W+0.5L+0.5Lr 1.2D+1.6L
When designing a steel compression member the following AISC formula is used. If the both end of the
column are hinged, what value of K should be taken?
0 0.2 1 0.5
2 0.75 3 1.0 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105104/pdf/m10l27.pdf
4 1.5

Which one of the following statement is not true for steel material 02
0 Steel has a high strength-to-weight ratio. 1 The properties of structural steel are uniform and homogeneous,
and highly predictable.
2 It has high ductility 3 It can easily be recycled. In fact, some buildings have a majority
of their components
4 Failure due to brittle nature
The bottom cord of the truss showing in figure will be designed
0 Flexural Member 1 Compression Member
2 Tension member (161) 3 Struct member 4 Inclined member
Which one of the following member is not designed as beam 05
0 Girder 1 Lintel
2 Perlin 3 Rafter 4 Strut
In the net area calculation, following equation is used. In this equation “s” represents which one of the
following31
0 Vertical distances of holes 1 Horizontal distance of holes
2 Thickness of plate 3 Dia of hole 4 Dia of bolt
As per AISC/ASD specification of flat plate memebers, the allowable stress can be calculated by02
0 0.50fy 1 0.60 fy (122)
2 0.7fy 3 0.75fy 4 0.85 fy
For members subjected to tension, the two basic modes of failure are tensile yielding and tensile rupture.
Tensile yielding occurs when the stress on the ____ of the section is large enough to cause excessive
deformation?02
0 Gross area 1 Net area
2 Effective area 3 Surface area 4 Gusset plate area
___ is the sudden failure of a structural steel member due to tensile stresses that cause a cleavage of the
member, and it occurs without prior warning.01
0Fatigue 1Brittle (107)
2Ductility 3Plastic 4Plastic Hinge
The depth of simply supported steel truss bridge usuallt ranges from:01
0L/2 TO L/4 1L/5 TO L/8 (712)
2L/14 TO L/18 3L/20 TO L/24 4L/30 TO
L/35
The collapse mechanism of a structure can be determined by using the05
0Principle of equilibrium 1Principle of virtual displacement (638)
2Principle of Tension 3Principle of moment of inertia 4Principle of unit
load
As per AISC/ ASD, allowable shear stress on A325 bolt 1 in dia (Threads excluded) is 30 ksi. What will
be the allowable shear force (kips) per bolt is?02
0 30.0 1 26.0
2 21.8 3 13.6 4 23.6 (Area of bar x 30)
When designing a steel compression member the following AISC formula is used. What value of E
should be taken?
0 29000 psi 1 29000 ksi (49)
2 40000 psi 3 60000 psi 4 90000 psi
the net area calculation, following equation is used. In this equation g represents which one of the
following
0 distance of holes 1 Horizontal distance of holes
2 Thickness of platel 3 Dia of hole 4 Dia of bolt
E80S welding electrode is used for which one of the following welding processes.03
0 Shielded metal arc 1 Submerged arc
2 Gas metal arc (92) 3 Fluxed-cored arc 4 Gas submerged arc
Which one of the following is the minimum size of weld (inch) is recommended for welding of steel
parts?05
0 1/8 1 3/16http://valuablemechanisms.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/aisc-table-
j2-4.jpg
2¼ 3 1/6 4 5/16
The yielding strength (ksi) of A-36 steel is taken as tension member design is?05
0 30 1 36 (54)
2 40 3 50 4 58
The weight (lb/ft) for W14X90 section is?01
0 14 1 90http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/american-wide-flange-steel-
beams-d_1319.html
2 104 3 76 4 65
HS20-44 loading is used for designing of?03
0Highway Bridge (402) 1Railway Bridge
2Steel building 3Retaining Wall 4Steel Water Tank
Which one of the following ASTM code is not used for structural steel sections?04
0 A36 1 A529
2 A615 (53) 3 A441 4 A572
The poisons ratio for steel within elastic limit ranges from05
0 0.15-0.20 1 0.20-0.25
2 0.25-0.33 3 0.33-0.35 4 0.45-0.50
According to AISC, steel section shape showing in Figure is (283)
0 W Section 1 S-section
2 C-Section 3 WT Section 4 L-Section