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WorksheetsD71 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 119
Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which failure mode is NOT associated with tension members?
a)
Gross section yielding
b)
Net section rupture
c)
Buckling
d)
Block shear
2.
Which of the following is a light form of tension member used in purlin systems?
a)
Sag rod
b)
Double channel
c)
Plate girder
d)
Box girder
3.
A column with both ends fixed has an effective length equal to:
a)
0.5 L
b)
L
c)
2 L
d)
√2 L
4.
Which section is least efficient for compression members?
a)
Circular tube
b)
I-section
c)
Single angle
d)
Box section
5.
Which part of a beam resists shear force primarily?
a)
Web
b)
Flanges
c)
Cover plates
d)
Stiffeners
6.
Which type of beam is used when the depth is restricted but high strength is required?
a)
Compound beam
b)
Simple beam
c)
Lintel
d)
Joist
7.
A structural member subjected to torsion is termed as:
a)
Beam
b)
Column
c)
Torsion member
d)
Tie
8.
Which type of bracing resists twisting of beams?
a)
Lateral bracing
b)
Torsional bracing
c)
Diagonal tie
d)
Base plate
9.
Which compression member is specifically a built-up steel column for heavy loads?
a)
Post
b)
Tie
c)
Stanchion
d)
Strut
10.
The term 'girder' refers to:
a)
Any major beam in a structure
b)
A small joist
c)
A roof purlin
d)
A timber post
11.
Which failure mode occurs first in a very slender column under load?
a)
Buckling
b)
Crushing
c)
Shear
d)
Torsion
12.
Which type of member is subjected to both axial compression and bending?
a)
Beam-column
b)
Strut
c)
Tie
d)
Lintel
13.
The least radius of gyration is important in columns because:
a)
It reduces deflection
b)
It governs slenderness ratio
c)
It increases stiffness
d)
It improves ductility
14.
Which component is provided in a plate girder to prevent buckling of slender webs under shear?
a)
Horizontal stiffeners
b)
Vertical stiffeners
c)
Flange plates
d)
Cover plates
15.
The bottom chord of a truss usually carries:
a)
Compression
b)
Tension
c)
Torsion
d)
Bending
16.
A beam carrying uniformly distributed load will have maximum bending moment at:
a)
Supports
b)
Midspan
c)
Quarter span
d)
End section
17.
Which structural member is mainly subjected to bending and shear?
a)
Beam
b)
Column
c)
Tie
d)
Strut
18.
Which load type causes direct axial force on tension and compression members?
a)
Axial load
b)
Transverse load
c)
Dynamic load
d)
Wind load
19.
Which method is adopted to strengthen beams against lateral–torsional buckling?
a)
Reducing length
b)
Providing lateral restraints at compression flange
c)
Painting surface
d)
Using light steel
20.
The shear resistance of a plate girder is mainly provided by:
a)
Flange plates
b)
Web plate
c)
Rivets
d)
Stiffeners
21.
Which type of angle is preferred for light roof trusses as tension members?
a)
Single angle
b)
Double angle
c)
Channel
d)
Box section
22.
Failure of a tie due to rupture at reduced cross‑section is called:
a)
Gross section yielding
b)
Net section rupture
c)
Block shear
d)
Local buckling
23.
Which compression member term is used in timber structures?
a)
Post
b)
Stanchion
c)
Strut
d)
Tie
24.
Which compression member term refers to a member of a truss?
a)
Column
b)
Strut
c)
Girder
d)
Tie
25.
A column with one end fixed and the other free has an effective length equal to:
a)
L
b)
0.5 L
c)
2 L
d)
√2 L
26.
Which of the following beams directly support flooring?
a)
Joist
b)
Purlin
c)
Lintel
d)
Girder
27.
Which type of beam supports other secondary beams?
a)
Girder
b)
Joist
c)
Purlin
d)
Tie
28.
Which beam type is formed by welding cover plates to flanges for additional strength?
a)
Compound beam
b)
Simple beam
c)
Lintel
d)
Sag rod
29.
In plate girders, the web resists:
a)
Shear force
b)
Bending moment
c)
Axial force
d)
Torsion
30.
Which stiffeners are provided parallel to flange plates in plate girders?
a)
Horizontal stiffeners
b)
Vertical stiffeners
c)
Diagonal stiffeners
d)
Gussets
31.
Which type of failure is characterized by sudden sideways bending of a slender column?
a)
Buckling
b)
Crushing
c)
Shear
d)
Fatigue
32.
Which beam is provided over verandah openings to support masonry?
a)
Lintel
b)
Purlin
c)
Joist
d)
Compound beam
33.
Which parameter is directly proportional to the buckling load of a column?
a)
Moment of inertia
b)
Effective length
c)
Load eccentricity
d)
Shear strength
34.
Which type of bracing is provided using X‑bracing in concrete decks?
a)
Lateral bracing
b)
Torsional bracing
c)
Diagonal bracing
d)
Moment bracing
35.
Which bracing is provided by cross‑frames or diaphragms?
a)
Torsional bracing
b)
Lateral bracing
c)
Diagonal bracing
d)
Shear bracing
36.
Which portion of a bending beam is subjected to compression?
a)
Above neutral axis
b)
Below neutral axis
c)
At neutral axis
d)
Throughout depth
37.
Which portion of a bending beam is subjected to tension?
a)
Above neutral axis
b)
Below neutral axis
c)
At neutral axis
d)
Throughout depth
38.
Which factor does NOT influence selection of compression member sections?
a)
Magnitude of load
b)
Eccentricity of load
c)
Color of steel
d)
Length of member
39.
Which is a mode of failure in compression members?
a)
Crushing
b)
Buckling
c)
Both A and B
d)
None of these
40.
Which mode of lateral buckling in beams is accompanied by twisting?
a)
Lateral–torsional buckling
b)
Shear buckling
c)
Web buckling
d)
Block shear
41.
Which type of rolled steel section is most efficient for long compression members?
a)
I-section
b)
Circular tube
c)
Single angle
d)
Channel
42.
Which type of load is most critical for slender columns?
a)
Axial compressive load
b)
Bending load
c)
Torsional load
d)
Shear load
43.
What is the usual slenderness ratio limit for steel columns in building frames?
a)
180
b)
250
c)
12
d)
500
44.
Which tension member type is preferred in pedestrian suspension bridges?
a)
Wire rope
b)
Double angle
c)
Plate girder
d)
Joist
45.
The tendency of a compression member to bend sideways is called:
a)
Crushing
b)
Buckling
c)
Shear
d)
Warping
46.
Which type of stiffeners prevent local buckling of webs due to concentrated loads?
a)
Vertical stiffeners
b)
Horizontal stiffeners
c)
Diagonal stiffeners
d)
Gusset plates
47.
Which portion of a plate girder resists bending moment?
a)
Web plate
b)
Flange plates
c)
Vertical stiffeners
d)
Gusset plates
48.
Which term is used for a compression member of a building?
a)
Column
b)
Tie
c)
Sag rod
d)
Purlin
49.
Which IS code deals with general construction in steel?
a)
IS 800
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 1893
50.
Which failure mode is more likely in short, stocky columns?
a)
Buckling
b)
Crushing
c)
Torsional
d)
Shear
51.
Which is a structural element subjected mainly to torsional loads?
a)
Shaft
b)
Beam
c)
Column
d)
Strut
52.
The effective length of a column is equal to actual length when:
a)
Both ends hinged
b)
Both ends fixed
c)
One end fixed, other free
d)
One end fixed, other hinged
53.
Which type of bracing is commonly used between beams of bridges?
a)
Cross-frame diaphragm
b)
Joist bracing
c)
Sag rods
d)
Cover plate
54.
Which type of load acts perpendicular to the axis of a beam?
a)
Axial load
b)
Transverse load
c)
Torsional load
d)
None
55.
Which rolled steel section is most commonly used as a simple beam?
a)
I-section
b)
C-section
c)
Angle
d)
Tube
56.
Which compression member is used in towers as a bracing element?
a)
Rods
b)
Struts
c)
Ties
d)
Purlins
57.
Which code provides guidelines for loads on buildings and structures?
a)
IS 875
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 456
d)
IS 3370
58.
Which property of steel most influences buckling resistance?
a)
Yield stress
b)
Modulus of elasticity
c)
Density
d)
Thermal conductivity
59.
Which beam is provided to support purlins in roof construction?
a)
Rafter
b)
Joist
c)
Truss
d)
Girt
60.
Which failure mode involves combined shear and tension in bolts or plates?
a)
Block shear
b)
Crushing
c)
Torsional rupture
d)
Flexural buckling
61.
Which of the following is NOT considered a beam type?
a)
Girder
b)
Lintel
c)
Column
d)
Purlin
62.
Which tension member is commonly used in sloping roofs to support purlins?
a)
Sag rod
b)
Tie
c)
Double angle
d)
Channel
63.
Which type of load produces both bending and shear in beams?
a)
Transverse load
b)
Axial load
c)
Torsional load
d)
No load
64.
Which type of stiffener is provided parallel to flange plates to strengthen deep webs?
a)
Horizontal stiffener
b)
Vertical stiffener
c)
Diagonal stiffener
d)
Cross-frame
65.
Which beam is designed to carry other beams rather than directly carrying floor loads?
a)
Girder
b)
Joist
c)
Purlin
d)
Lintel
66.
Which compression member fails primarily by elastic instability?
a)
Slender column
b)
Short column
c)
Stocky column
d)
Post
67.
Which IS code gives recommendations for earthquake-resistant construction?
a)
IS 1893
b)
IS 875
c)
IS 800
d)
IS 456
68.
Which beam directly rests on trusses and carries roofing sheets?
a)
Purlin
b)
Joist
c)
Lintel
d)
Girder
69.
The effective length factor for a column with both ends fixed is:
a)
0.5
b)
1.0
c)
2.0
d)
√2
70.
Which factor does NOT affect buckling of a column?
a)
Slenderness ratio
b)
Elastic modulus
c)
Cross-section shape
d)
Color of steel
71.
Which part of a plate girder resists most of the shear?
a)
Web
b)
Flanges
c)
Stiffeners
d)
Cover plates
72.
Which beam member is supported at both ends but carries load between them?
a)
Simply supported beam
b)
Cantilever beam
c)
Continuous beam
d)
Fixed beam
73.
Which compression member is built up from steel plates and sections to carry heavy load?
a)
Stanchion
b)
Post
c)
Tie
d)
Strut
74.
The bottom chord of a truss generally carries:
a)
Compression
b)
Tension
c)
Shear
d)
Bending
75.
Which property of steel governs lateral–torsional buckling resistance of beams?
a)
Modulus of elasticity
b)
Density
c)
Poisson’s ratio
d)
Thermal expansion
76.
Which beam is provided over door and window openings?
a)
Lintel
b)
Joist
c)
Girder
d)
Purlin
77.
Which is a typical failure mode of bolted tension connections?
a)
Block shear
b)
Brittle fracture
c)
Local buckling
d)
Creep
78.
Which bracing system is used to restrain twisting of bridge girders?
a)
Cross-frame diaphragm
b)
Sag rod
c)
Lateral bracing
d)
Moment connection
79.
Which compression failure is more sudden and dangerous?
a)
Buckling
b)
Crushing
c)
Shear
d)
Torsional
80.
Which beam is continuous over more than two supports?
a)
Continuous beam
b)
Cantilever beam
c)
Simply supported beam
d)
Fixed beam
81.
Which type of connection is most common in steel trusses?
a)
Bolted
b)
All of these
c)
Riveted
d)
Welded
82.
Which type of column has one end fixed and the other hinged?
a)
Effective length = 0.5L
b)
Effective length = 2L
c)
Effective length = L
d)
Effective length = 0.7L
83.
Which structural member is subjected mainly to axial tensile force?
a)
Column
b)
Beam
c)
Stanchion
d)
Tie
84.
Which IS code specifies rolled steel sections?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 808
d)
IS 875
85.
Which member of a truss usually acts as a compression member?
a)
Top chord
b)
Sag rod
c)
Tie rod
d)
Bottom chord
86.
Which of the following is an example of a beam‑column?
a)
A column with eccentric load
b)
A tie rod
c)
A column under axial load
d)
A cantilever beam
87.
Which failure occurs in tension members due to combined shear and tension?
a)
Shear buckling
b)
Fatigue
c)
Crushing
d)
Block shear
88.
Which beam has one end fixed and the other free?
a)
Continuous
b)
Overhanging
c)
Simply supported
d)
Cantilever
89.
Which parameter is used in Euler’s buckling load formula?
a)
Yield stress
b)
Poisson’s ratio
c)
Density
d)
Effective length
90.
Which failure mode is likely in thin webs under shear?
a)
Crushing
b)
Shear buckling
c)
Flexural buckling
d)
Block shear
91.
Which portion of a bending beam is free of stress?
a)
Above neutral axis
b)
At flanges
c)
Neutral axis
d)
Below neutral axis
92.
Which beam type is most economical for simply supported spans up to 10 m?
a)
Built‑up section
b)
Plate girder
c)
Box girder
d)
Rolled I‑section
93.
Which factor increases the load‑carrying capacity of columns?
a)
Higher radius of gyration
b)
Eccentric loading
c)
Smaller I value
d)
Higher slenderness ratio
94.
Which lateral bracing is often used between parallel beams?
a)
X‑bracing
b)
Torsional bracing
c)
Diagonal bracing
d)
Anchor rods
95.
Which stiffeners are provided to avoid buckling between vertical stiffeners in deep girders?
a)
Gusset plates
b)
Cross‑frames
c)
Diagonal stiffeners
d)
Horizontal stiffeners
96.
Which load is considered in design of roof purlins?
a)
Wind load only
b)
Dead + live + wind load
c)
Live load only
d)
Dead load only
97.
Which IS code gives design recommendations for cold‑formed steel structures?
a)
IS 801
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 808
d)
IS 875
98.
Which type of beam is provided when span is large and rolled section is insufficient?
a)
Plate girder
b)
Purlin
c)
Joist
d)
Lintel
99.
Which portion of a truss is designed to resist mainly tension?
a)
Bottom chord
b)
Strut
c)
Top chord
d)
Post
100.
Which column condition has the lowest buckling strength?
a)
Both ends fixed
b)
One end fixed, other free
c)
One end fixed, other hinged
d)
Both ends hinged
101.
Which slenderness ratio range indicates a long column?
a)
40 - 80
b)
20 - 40
c)
> 120
d)
< 20
102.
Which type of steel member carries compressive force in roof trusses?
a)
Sag rod
b)
Top chord
c)
Tie rod
d)
Bottom chord
103.
Which member is designed against yielding and rupture?
a)
Compression member
b)
Tension member
c)
Beam
d)
Column
104.
Which factor is most critical in deciding buckling load of a column?
a)
Effective length
b)
Paint type
c)
Density
d)
Thermal conductivity
105.
Which rolled steel section is best suited for beams?
a)
Tube
b)
Flat plate
c)
I-section
d)
Angle
106.
Which beam is directly responsible for supporting masonry above openings?
a)
Girder
b)
Purlin
c)
Lintel
d)
Joist
107.
Which stiffeners are used to increase buckling strength of webs under bending?
a)
Vertical stiffeners
b)
Diagonal stiffeners
c)
Horizontal stiffeners
d)
Cross-frames
108.
Which of the following is a compression member in steel towers?
a)
Tie
b)
Cable
c)
Sag rod
d)
Strut
109.
Which code specifies use of hot-rolled steel sections?
a)
IS 801
b)
IS 808
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 456
110.
Which failure mode in beams is associated with twisting and lateral deflection?
a)
Lateral–torsional buckling
b)
Crushing
c)
Block shear
d)
Shear buckling
111.
Which is the most economical bracing system for long-span beams?
a)
None
b)
Moment connection
c)
Riveted gusset
d)
Cross bracing
112.
Which factor is NOT important in design of compression members?
a)
Load eccentricity
b)
Magnitude of load
c)
Steel grade
d)
Surface color
113.
Which section is often used as a strut in light steel trusses?
a)
Angle section
b)
I-beam
c)
Flange plate
d)
Box girder
114.
Which load combination is considered for roof truss design?
a)
Live only
b)
Dead only
c)
Dead + Live + Wind
d)
Wind only
115.
Which beam condition produces maximum fixed end moments?
a)
Both ends fixed
b)
Both ends hinged
c)
Continuous
d)
Cantilever
116.
Which plate in plate girders mainly resists shear force?
a)
Flange plate
b)
Stiffener
c)
Web plate
d)
Cover plate
117.
Which property of steel is most relevant for Euler’s buckling formula?
a)
Yield strength
b)
Ductility
c)
Young’s modulus
d)
Hardness
118.
Which of the following is a short compression member?
a)
Tie rod
b)
Slender column
c)
Sag rod
d)
Stocky column
119.
Which beam spans over more than two supports and redistributes loads?
a)
Cantilever
b)
Fixed beam
c)
Continuous beam
d)
Simply supported
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