This set of Tough Design of Steel Structures Questions and Answers focuses on “Gantry Girders & Design of Industrial Buildings”. 1. Which of the following is correct regarding gantry girders? a) It is laterally supported except at the columns b) It is subjected to impact load c) It should not be analysed for unsymmetrical bending … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Stiffeners”. 1. The function of bearing stiffener is to a) improve buckling strength of web b) preclude any crushing of web c) restrain against torsional effects d) increase buckling resistance of web 2. Match the following Stiffeners Function A) Load … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Web Panel subjected to Shear”. 1. The shear capacity of web comprises of strength a) before onset of buckling strength only b) post buckling strength only c) before onset of buckling strength and post buckling strength d) compression strength 2. … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Proportioning of Web & Flanges”. 1. The depth-to-thickness ratio of web connected to flanges along one longitudinal edge only when transverse stiffeners are not provided is _____ to meet serviceability criteria. a) >180ε b) ≥90ε c) ≤90ε d) >90ε 2. … Read more
This set of Tricky Design of Steel Structures Questions and Answers focuses on “Plate Girders & General Considerations”. 1. A plate girder is used when a) span is large and loads are heavy b) span is small and loads are heavy c) span is small and loads are light d) span is large and loads … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Purlins”. 1. What are purlins? a) beams provided in foundation b) beams provided above openings c) beams provided over trusses to support roofing d) beams provided on plinth level 2. Theoretically, purlins are generally placed at a) only at panel … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Castellated Beams & Lintels”. 1. What is castellated beam? a) beam with no openings in web b) beam with number of regular openings in web and flange c) beam with number of regular openings in web d) beam with number … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Deflection & Holes in Beams”. 1. Which of the following may not occur due to excessive deflection? a) ponding problem in roofs b) misalignment of supporting machinery c) cracking of plaster ceilings d) twisting of beam 2. What is ponding? … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Web Buckling & Crippling”. 1. Which of the following is correct? a) web in rolled section behaves like a column when not placed under concentrated loads b) web in rolled section behaves like a column when placed under concentrated loads … Read more
This set of Design of Steel Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Shear Strength of Beams”. 1. A beam can be subjected to which of the following shear? a) longitudinal shear only b) transverse shear only c) longitudinal or transverse shear d) beam is not subjected to shear 2. Shear forces will … Read more
