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Civil Engineering Mcqs

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
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Lug angles_________________?

  • (A)  are used to reduce the length of connection.
  • (B)  are unequal angles.
  • (C)  increases shear lag.
  • (D)  all the above
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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 %
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In moment resistant connections, the moment resistance of riveted connection depends upon________________?

  • (A)  shear in rivets
  • (B)  compression in rivets
  • (C)  tension in rivets
  • (D)  strength of rivets in bearing
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The allowable shear stress in the web of mild steel beams decreases with__________________?

  • (A)  decrease in h/t ratio
  • (B)  increase in h/t ratio
  • (C)  decrease in thickness
  • (D)  increase in height where ‘h’ is height and t is thickness
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Hudson’s formula gives the dead weight of a truss bridge as a function of_________________?

  • (A)  bottom chord area
  • (B)  top chord area
  • (C)  effective span of bridge
  • (D)  heaviest axle load of engine
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