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 CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1. ISMB 200 is a hot rolled Standard Indian Steel Section in which 200 indicates.
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) Depth (B) Width
(C) Weight (D) Thickness

2. The permissible stress in axial tension in steel member on the net effective area of the section shall not exceed the following
value
(Note : fy is the yield stress) (GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) 0.80 fy (B) 0.75 fy
(C) 0.60 fy (D) 0.50 fy

3. The upper yield point in the stress-strain curve in structural steel can be avoided by
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) cold working (B) hot working

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(C) quenching (D) galvanising

4. Poisson’s ratio of structural steel in plastic range is

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(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) 0.25 (B) 0.3
(C) 0.4 (D) 0.5
Ac P
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5. In design of steel structures using Working Stress method of design,the factor of safety (FOS) is applied to ___.

a
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(A) Loading (B) Yield stress of material

(C) Sectional properties of the members (D) Safe bearing capacity (SBC) of soil
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6. Upper yielding point in a stress-strain curve of structural steel can be avoided by

(AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)
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(A) Cold working (B) Hot working

(C) Quenching (D) Galvanizing

7. The Coefficient of thermal expansion for steel is taken as (AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)
(A) 12 × 10-6 / °C (B) 0.12 × 10-6 / °C
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(C) 1.2 × 10-6 / °C (D) 0.012 × 10-6 / °C

8. The magnitude of tensile and compressive residual stress in rolled sections may reach
(AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)
(A) 0.2fy & 0.8fy (B) 0.3fy& 0.5fy
(C) 0.4fy& 0.5fy (D) 0.3fy& 0.6fy

9. Mild steel used in building construction belongs to which category?

(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) Alloy steel (B) High carbon steel
(C) Medium carbon steel (D) Low carbon steel

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10. Which of the following is correct Load Combination for Limit State of Strength, as per IS:800-2007? (DL = Dead Load,
LLL = Leading Live Load, ALL = Accompanying Live Load,
EL = Earthquake Load) (GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) 1.5 DL + 1.5 LLL + 0.53 ALL + 1.05 EL (B) 1.5 DL + 1.5 LLL + 0.53 ALL + 0.6 EL
(C) 1.2 DL + 1.2 LLL + 1.05 ALL + 0.6 EL (D) 1.2 DL + 1.2 LLL + 1.05 ALL + 1.2 EL

11. In the case of members with fire protection material applied, the exposed surface area is to be taken as
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) the internal surface area of the fire protection material
(B) the external surface area of the fire protection material
(C) average of the product of thickness and length of the fire protection material
(D) weighted average of the product of thickness and length of the fire protection material

12. Yield stress ratio ε for Fe410 grade of steel is (GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

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(A) 0.75 (B) 0.78
(C) 0.81 (D) 1

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13. In mild steel carbon percentage ranges in between (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.120/2020-21)
(A) 0.15 – 0.25%
(C) 0.35 – 0.45%
(B) 0.25 – 0.35%
(D) 0.45 – 0.55%Ac P
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14. What is the yield point for high strength steel? (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) 0.5% of the offset load (B) 0.2% of the offset load
(C) 0.1% of the offset load (D) 1.5% of the offset load
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15. ISLT stands for (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

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(A) Indian standard long Tee bars (B) Indian standard light Tee bars
(C) Indian standard long tension bars (D) Indian standard light tension bars

16. According to IS 800, if wind and seismic load are considered in design the permissible stresses are
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(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

(A) increased by 25% (B) increased by 30%
(C) increased by 33.33 % (D) not increased

17. In mild steel carbon percentage ranges in between (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 0.15% and 0.25% (B) 0.25% and 0.35%
(C) 0.35% and 0.45% (D) < 0.15%

18. How much is the Carbon content (%) in Cast Iron? (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)
(A) 2 – 4 (B) 0.15 - 1.5
(C) 0.3 – 0.5 (D) None of the above

19. Characteristic Yield Stress refers to the minimum value of stress, below which not more than ___% of yield stress values
of tested samples are expected to occur. (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) 2.5 (B) 5.0
(C) 7.5 (D) 10.0

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20. In the design of steel structures, which of the following is not a correct combination of loading?
(AE GWSSB DEPT. ADVT NO. 1/2021-22)

(A) Dead load + Live Load (B) Dead Load + Live Load + Erection Load
(C) Dead Load + Live Load + Wind Load (D) Dead Load + Erection Load

21. As per the IS code designations, which of the following structural steel sections are designated using dimensions of width
and thickness only?

(i) Strips (ii) Flats (iii) Sheets (DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)

(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)

(C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

22.Which of the following steel sections should preferably be used at places where torsion occurs?
(JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

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(A) Unequal angle sections (B) Equal angle sections

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(C) Channel sections (D) Box type sections

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23. Which of the following is not included in Limit State of Serviceability?
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(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

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(A) Fracture due to fatigue (B) Vibrations in the structure

(C) Corrosion (D) Fire
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Answer Key
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1 A 11 A 21 B
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2 C 12 D 22 D
3 B 13 A
4 D 14 B
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5 B 15 B
6 A 16 C
7 A 17 A
8 B 18 A
9 D 19 B
10 C 20 B

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 CHAPTER 2 Connection [Bolted, Welded & EC]
1. Which of the following is not a mode of failure of a single riveted joint?
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) Tearing of Plate (B) Shearing of Plate
(C) Shearing of Rivet (D) Crushing of Rivet

2. In case of staggered pitch, pitch may be _____ of values specified for not staggered pitch.
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) increased by 20% (B) increased by 50%
(C) decreased by 20% (D) decreased by 50%

3. For commonly used HSFG bolts (IS1367 Part-3, grade 8.8) yield stress fyb is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) 280 N/mm² (B) 360 N/mm²
(C) 640 N/mm² (D) 940 N/mm²

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4. The prying forces are additional (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) shearing forces on the bolts because of long joint

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(B) bending forces on the bolts because of long joint
(C) tensile forces due to the flexibility of connected parts leading to deformation
(D) forces due to friction between the connected parts
Ac P
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5. The minimum size of the fillet weld that can be used is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
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(A) 2 mm (B) 3 mm
(C) 4 mm (D) 5 mm

6. What is minimum edge distance from center of the bolt of diameter, d to nearest edge of plate in case of rolled, machine-flame
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cut, sawn and planed edges? (AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) 3.0 d (B) 1.5 d (C) 2.0 d (D) 2.5 d
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7. End returns in fillet welds should not be less than _____ .

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) Twice of size of the weld (B) 1.5 times of size of weld
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(C) Size of the weld (D) 0.5 times of size of weld

8. Partial Safety Factor (γm0) for field welds is _____.

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) 1.25 (B) 1.50
(C) 1.00 (D) 2.00

9. As per IS:800, the minimum pitch of rivets in a row is recommended as

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) 1.5 d (B) 2.0 d
(C) 2.5 d (D) 3.0 d

10. When the maximum distance between centers of two adjacent rivets connecting the members subjected to either compression
or tension exceed the maximum pitch, then the additional rivets which are not subjected to the calculated stress are used,
and are known as (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) Auxiliary rivets (B) Tacking rivets
(C) Long grip rivets (D) Packing rivets

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11. If d is gross diameter of rivet and p is the pitch of a riveted joint, the efficiency of the joint is given by
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) p–d/p (B) p–d/d
(C) d/p–d (D) d/p+d

12. What is the hole diameter for a bolt of 25 mm diameter? (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) 25 mm (B) 26 mm
(C) 28 mm (D) 30 mm

13. If I is the length of the weld and s is the size of the weld, then the effective length of a fillet weld is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) I-2s (B) I+2s
(C) I-4s (D) I+4s

14. Minimum pitch in a riveted joint shouldn’t be (AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)

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(A) Less than 200mm
(B) More than 200mm

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(C) Greater than 2.5 times the gross diameter of the rivet
(D) Less than 2.5 times the nominal diameter of the rivet

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15. The difference between gross diameter and nominal diameter for rivets upto 25mm diameter is

a (AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)

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(A) 1mm (B) 1.5mm

(C) 2mm (D) 2.5mm
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16. Diamond pattern of bolting is beneficial over chain and staggered bolting because
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(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) It transmits maximum force (B) It has maximum efficiency
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(C) It is easy to fabricate (D) It leads to minimum deflection

17. High Strength Friction Grip Bolts can be used for

(i) Slip resistant connection
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(ii) Bearing type connection

(iii) Shear connection (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (i),(ii) and (iii)

18. The effective length of the fillet weld is given by: (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) Total weld length (B) Total weld length less twice the throat size
(C) Total weld length less weld size (D) Total weld length less twice the weld size

19. The effect of shear lag is (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) Less in small length of connection (B) Less in large length of connection
(C) Nonexistent in angle section (D) Nonexistent in channel section

20. What is the value of Safety Factor for Shop Fabricated Welds?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) 1.10 (B) 1.20
(C) 1.25 (D) 1.50

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21. In an eccentric connection, when the axis of load is lying in the plane of bolted joint,the bolts are subjected to
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) only shear stresses (B) only tensile stresses
(C) both tensile and shear stresses (D) tensile, shear and bending stresses

22. Due to the flexibility of the connected plates under tension, an additional force is induced in the bolts. This phenomenon is
known as (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) unbuttoning (B) shear lag
(C) Bauschinger effect (D) prying action

23. Which of the following failures of bolted joint can be avoided by providing sufficient edge distance?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) Bearing failure of bolt (B) Shear failure of bolt
(C) Shear failure of plate (D) Tensile failure of plate

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24. The stress to which high strength friction grip bolts are pre-tensioned is known as
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

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(A) Ultimate Stress (B) Prying Stress
(C) Stress Range (D) Proof Stress

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25. Net tensile area of threaded bolt at root of the thread is approximately ___ % of the gross area.

a (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

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(A) 68 (B) 78
(C) 88 (D) 98
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26. The size of the Bolt Hole for the bolt of 24 mm nominal diameter is (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
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(A) 24.0 mm (B) 26.0 mm

(C) 27.0 mm (D) 28.0 mm
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27. Which of the following should not be considered as a criterion for designing the bolted joints with axially loaded members?
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) The length of joint should be as small as possible to save material on cover plates and gusset plates.
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(B) The centre line of all the members meeting at a joint should coincide at one point only.
(C) The reduction in area due to bolt holes can be minimized by arranging them in a zig-zag form.
(D) The number of bolts should be decreased gradually towards the joint.

28. In an eccentric riveted connection, if the plane of the load is lying in the same plane of the rivet group, all rivets in the rivet
group are subjected to (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) Shear force and bending moment (B) Twisting moment only
(C) Bending moment only (D) Shear force and Twisting moment

29. In bolted connections, prying forces induced in the bolts are mainly due to
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) uneven distribution of shear (B) bending of long bolts
(C) flexibilit of connected plates (D) block shear in the plate

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30. In case of staggered bolt holes, design strength of a steel tension member due to rupture of critical section increases if gauge
length between the bolt holes __ or staggered pitch length between the line of bolt holes __ .
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) increases, increases (B) increases, decreases
(C) decreases, increases (D) decreases, decreases

31. Which of the following statements is/are correct for intermittent fille welding?
i.For exposed conditions, it offer better life and ease of maintenance compared to continuous welding.
ii. It is preferred when a structure is subjected to dynamic loading.
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)
(C) Both (i) & (ii) (D) Neither (i) nor (ii)

32. What is the minimum end distance for 20 mm diameter bolt when edges are cut by machine-flame
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) 30 mm (B) 33 mm

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(C) 34 mm (D) 37 mm

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33. In a fillet weld, the weakest section is the (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.120/2020-21)
(A) smaller side of the fillet
(C) side perpendicular to force Ac P
(B) throat of the fillet
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(D) side parallel to force

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34. The minimum end distances from the centre of any hole to the nearest edge of a plate shall not be less than
(AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) 0.5 times the hole diameter in case of planed edges.
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(B) 1.2 times the hole diameter in case of planed edges.
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(C) 1.5 times the hole diameter in case of planed edges.

(D) 1.7 times the hole diameter in case of planed edges.
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35. The minimum distance between the centres of any two adjacent rivets shall not exceed
(AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) 200 mm (B) 250 mm
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(C) 300 mm (D) 600 mm

36.The effective length of a fillet weld should not be less than (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) the weld size (B) 2 times the weld size
(C) 4 times the weld size (D) 6 times the weld size

37. For reversal of stress, the most suited bolt is (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) Black bolt (B) Ordinary bolt
(C) High strength friction grip bolt (D) Turned bolt

38. In eccentric riveted connection, if the plane of load is lying in the same of plane of rivet group,all rivets in the rivet group
are subjected to (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) Shear force and bending moment (B) Twisting moment only
(C) Bending moment only (D) Shear force and twisting moment

39. Minimum bolt tension depending upon diameter and class of bolt are specified in IS
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) IS456:2000 (B) IS800:2007
(C) IS4000:1992 (D) IS875:1989
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40. Spot Welding is used when two plates are placed (Estate Inspector, Class - 3, GMC, Advt No.103/2020-21)
(A) One below the other (B) One butting against other
(C) One next to other (D) at right angle to each other

41. Bolt value is minimum (Estate Inspector, Class - 3, GMC, Advt No.103/2020-21)
(A) Shear Capacity (B) Bearing capacity
(C) Tension capacity (D) All of above

42. Maximum size of a fillet weld for a plate of square edge is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)
(A) 1.5 mm less than the thickness of the plate (B) One half of the thickness of the plate
(C) Thickness of plate itself (D) 1.5 mm more than the thickness of the plate

43. The diameter of a bolt hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the bolt plus
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)
(A) 1.0 mm (B) 1.2 mm
(C) 1.4 mm (D) 1.6 mm

44. Which one of the following is the mode of failure in a fillet weld material?

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(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
(A) Tension (B) Shear

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(C) Bearing (D) Crushing

as Ac P
45. The spacing between adjacent parallel lines of fasteners, transverse to the direction of load/stress in steel connection is called
K (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

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(A) Pitch (B) Gauge

(C) Staggered pitch (D) None of the above
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46. Diameter of a bolt hole is usually taken as (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
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(A) Gross diameter of bolt (B) Nominal diameter + 1.5 mm

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(C) Nominal diameter + 2.0 mm (D) Nominal diameter of bolt

47. Which of following statement(s) is / are true regarding calculating the effective cross-sections of a member while designing
a Steel Structure?
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i. The properties of effective cross-section shall be calculated by deducting the sectional area in excess of effective plate width
from the area of the gross cross section.
ii. The properties of effective cross-section shall be calculated by deducting the sectional area of all the holes in the section
except for parts in compression, from the area of the gross cross section.
iii. While deriving the effective cross-sectional area for a section with punched holes, hole size 2 mm in excess of the actual
diameter may be deducted. (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)

(C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

48. What is the minimum size of a “First Run” or a “Single Run Fillet Weld”, when the thickness of the thicker plate is 8-10 mm
and the thickness of the thinner plate is 5–6 mm. (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) 2.0 mm (B) 2.4 mm

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49. The hole diameter in base plates shall not exceed the anchor bolt diameter by more than
(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
(A) 1.5 mm (B) 2.5 mm
(C) 5 mm (D) 6 mm

50. When fasteners are staggered at equal intervals and the gauge does not exceed 75 mm, spacing between centres of fasteners
may be increased by (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) 50% (B) 30%

(C) 20% (D) 10%

51. As per IS:800-2007, fixed column bases and their anchor bolts should be designed to withstand a moment of ___ times the
full plastic moment capacity of the column section. (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) 1.20
(B) 1.25
(C) 1.33

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52. Plates with punched holes (ASSISTANT MANAGER (CIVIL) ADVT NO. 139/2020-21)

(A) have lower strength than the plates with drilled holes
(B) have same strength as the plates with drilled holes Ac P
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(C) have higher strength than the plates with drilled holes
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(D) can have higher, same or less strength compared to the plates with drilled holes depending on the temperature at the time of
process.
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53. When Moment Resistant Bolted connection is subjected to eccentric load lying perpendicular to the plane of the bolted joint,
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it causes: (ASSISTANT MANAGER (CIVIL) ADVT NO. 139/2020-21)

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(A) only tension in the bolts (B) only shear along two directions of the bolts
(C) bending and tension in the bolts (D) tension and shear in the bolts

54. Strength of the bolt in bearing doesn’t depend upon the

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(ASSISTANT MANAGER (CIVIL) ADVT NO. 139/2020-21)

(A) Nominal diameter of the bolt (B) Diameter of the bolt hole
(C) Length of the bolt (D) Pitch distance

55.A fillet weld is to be applied to the straight edge of a 10 mm thick plate. As per IS 800:2007, the size of weld should not
exceed (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

(A) 9 mm (B) 8.5 mm

(C) 10 mm (D) 8 mm

56.A fillet weld is to be applied to the straight edge of a 12 mm thick plate. As per IS 800:2007, the size of weld should not
exceed (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

(A) 11 mm (B) 12 mm
(C) 10 mm (D) 10.5 mm

57.A fillet weld is to be applied to the straight edge of a 14mm thick plate. As per IS 800:2007, the size of weld should not
exceed (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)
(A) 12.5 mm (B) 13 mm
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Answer Key

1 B 11 A 21 A 31 D 41 B 51 A
2 B 12 C 22 D 32 B 42 D 52 A
3 C 13 A 23 C 33 B 43 A 53 A
4 C 14 D 24 D 34 B 44 D 54 D
5 B 15 B 25 B 35 C 45 B 55 C
6 B 16 B 26 B 36 B 46 B 56 B
7 A 17 A 27 D 37 C 47 B 57 D
8 B 18 D 28 D 38 C 48 D 58 A
9 C 19 B 29 C 39 D 49 C
10 B 20 C 30 C 40 C 50 D

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 Chapter-3 Design of Tension Member
1. For a tension member, the design shear capacity of bolts carrying shear through packing plate in excess of 6 mm shall be
decreased by a factor of (Note: tpk is the thickness of the thicker packing plate)
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) 1-0.125 tpk (B) 1-0.0125 tpk
(C) 1-0.250 tpk (D) 1-0.0250 tpk

2. In case of industrial steel structure, sag rods are designed as ____.

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) Torsional member (B) Compression member
(C) Bending member (D) Tension member

3. The maximum slenderness ratio of connection members normally acting as a tie in a roof truss or a bracing system but
subjected to possible reversal of stress resulting from the action of wind or seismic force is

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(A) 180 (B) 250

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(C) 300 (D) 350

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4. Which one of the following is not a factor considered for calculating the net effective area of a tension member?
K (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) Ductility factor

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(B) Geometry factor
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(C) Shear lag factor (D) Buckling factor

5. A tension splice section is designed for (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
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(A) Maximum factored tensile load

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(B) Design strength of the tension member

(C) Maximum service load
(D) Maximum of factored tensile load and 0.3 times the design strength of tension member
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6. Which of the following is/are considered as a limit state?

(i) Attainment of yield point of tension members

(ii) Excessive elongation of the tension members (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)

(C) (i) and (ii) (D) None of the above

7. Tensile strength of single unequal angle section is calculated as per IS-800:2007 for two cases:
1) longer leg is connected to gusset plate,
2) shorter leg is connected to gusset plate.
Which of the strength will be same in both the cases?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) Design strength due to Rupture of Critical Section (B) Design strength due to Yielding of Gross Section
(C) Design strength due to Block Shear (D) None of the above

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8. The design strength of a tension member is given by a minimum of

(i) Block shear strength of end region

(ii) Rupture of critical section
(iii) Yielding of net section
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

9. As per IS Code, which of the following factor(s) is / are considered for the design of tension member in working stress
design of steel structures?

(i) Shear lag effect

(ii) Effect of punched holes
(iii) Block shear mode of failure (GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

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(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)

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(C) Only (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

10. The tension coefficient of any member is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.120/2020-21)

(A) Tension per unit area

Ac P
K
(B) Tension in member
(C) Tension in that member divided by length of member
a (D) Tension in member divided by spacing of member
By

11. Maximum slenderness ratio for the tension member where a reversal of direct stress occurs due to loads other than wind
or seismic forces is (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
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(A) 180 (B) 250

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(C) 300 (D) 350

12. The design tensile strength of tensile member is (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)

(A) Minimum of strength due to gross yielding, net section rupture, block shear
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(B) Maximum of strength due to gross yielding, net section rupture, block shear
(C) Strength due to gross yielding
(D) Strength due to block shear

13. The minimum thickness of steel of the tension members exposed to weather and not accessible is:
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)
(A) 4.5 mm (B) 6 mm
(C) 8 mm (D) 10 mm

14. Slenderness ratio for a tension member in which reversal of direct stress occurs due to loads other than wind and/or
seismic forces is (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) 250 (B) 350

(C) 180 (D) 400

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15. The slenderness ratio of a tension member subjected to possible reversal of stresses due to wind should not exceed
(AE GWSSB DEPT. ADVT NO. 1/2021-22)
(A) 200 (B) 250
(C) 300 (D) 350

16. Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?

(i) The effects of shear lag need to be considered only when all the elements are not connected directly.
(ii) The block shear phenomenon becomes a possible mode of failure when the material bearing strength and bolt shear
strength are lower. (DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)

(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)

(C) Both (i) and (ii) (D) Neither (i) nor (ii)

17. Lug angle is

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i. used with a single angle member
ii. used with a channel member

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iii. not used with double angle member (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)

(C) (ii) and (iii)
Ac P
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
K
a
By

Answer Key
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1 B 11 A
2 D 12 A
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3 D 13 C
4 D 14 C
5 D 15 D
6 B 16 A
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7 B 17 D
8 B
9 A
10 C

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 Chapter-4 Design of Compressor Member
1. Effective length of column, having length L and both ends hinged, is
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) L (B) 2L
(C) 0.5L (D) 0.7L

2. Maximum effective slenderness ratio for a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead loads and imposed
loads should not exceed
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) 180 (B) 250
(C) 300 (D) 350

3. According to IS 800, the maximum slenderness ratio of compression member carrying both dead load and live load is
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)

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(A) 180 (B) 200
(C) 250 (D) 350

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4. A strut is a structural member subjected to
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)

(A) tension in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis Ac P

K
(B) tension in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis
a
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(C) compression in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis

(D) compression in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis
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5. If the effective length of a prismatic compression member is 0.8 L, then the support conditions should be (Note: L is the
unsupported length) (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
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D

(A) at one end both rotation and translation is restrained, whereas at the other end translation is restrained, but the rotation
is free
(B) at both ends both translation and rotation are restrained
(C) at both ends translations are restrained but rotations are free
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(D) at one end translation is restrained while at the other end rotation is restrained

6. Lacing bar shall be inclined at an angle θ which should be between

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) 20°-50° (B) 30°-60°
(C) 40°-70° (D) 50°-80°

7. The slenderness ratio of lacing bar should not exceed

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) 135 (B) 145
(C) 155 (D) 165

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8. The thickness of battens shall be (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)

(A) 1/10th of effective length of batten

(B) 1/15th of effective length of batten
(C) 1/10th of the distance between the innermost connecting lines of rivets, bolt or welds
(D) 1/15th of the distance between the innermost connecting lines of rivets, bolt or welds

9. The design compressive stress of an axially loaded compression member in IS-800-2007 is given by
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) Rankine formula (B) Secant formula
(C) Merchant Rankine formula (D) Perry Robertson formula

10. What is the value of Maximum effective slenderness ratio (KL/r) for a member carrying compression loads resulting
from dead loads and imposed loads only?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

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(A) 180 (B) 250
(C) 300 (D) 350

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11. What is the Buckling class for hollow cold formed Sections as per IS:800, 2007?

Ac P
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
K
(A) Buckling Class a
a
(B) Buckling Class b
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(C) Buckling Class c (D) Buckling Class d

12. The imperfection factor for lateral torsional buckling of beams for welded steel sections is
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(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
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(A) 0.65 (B) 0.21

(C) 0.45 (D) 0.49
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13. Critical stress for elastic buckling of an Euler column will be

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) π²λ/E² (B) π²E/λ²
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(C) πλ²/E² (D) πE²/λ²

14. The effective length of a structural steel compression member of length L effectively held in position and restrained
against rotation at one end but neither held in position nor restrained against rotation at the other end, is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) L (B) 1.2L
(C) 0.8L (D) 2.0L

15. Which one of the following is a compression member?

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) Purlin (B) Strut
(C) Girt (D) Tie

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16. As per IS: 800-2007, the design compressive stress of an axially loaded compression member is given by
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)

(A) Rankine formula (B) Secant formula

(C) Merchant Rankine formula (D) Perry Robertson formula

17. If L is the length between the inner end bolts or welds of a lacing bar, the thickness of the lacing bar for a single lacing
system should not be less than (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)

(A) L/30 (B) L/40

(C) L/50 (D) L/60

18. In a double lacing system, the angle of inclination of lacing bar to the axis of the member should be in the range of
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) 5° to 15° (B) 15° to 40°

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(C) 40° to 70° (D) 70° to 105°

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19. Battens provided for a compression member shall be designed to carry a transverse shear force equal to
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) 2.5% of axial force in the member
(C) 10% of axial force in the member Ac P
(B) 5% of axial force in the member
K
(D) 12.5% of axial force in the member

a
By

20. For connecting lacing flats to column section with 18mm diameter bolt, the minimum width of flat required is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) 36 mm (B) 54 mm
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21. According to IS 800:1984, lacing bars should resist a transverse shear equal to ____ of the axial load in the member.
90
st
D

(AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)

(A) 2.5% (B) 5%
(C) 7.5% (D) 10%
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22. For battened struts the effective lengths will be increased by

(AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)
(A) 10% (B) 12%
(C) 14% (D) 8%

23. The maximum slenderness ratio of a compression member carrying both dead and superimposed load is
(AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)
(A) 300 (B) 250
(C) 200 (D) 180

24. The effective depth of end battens should be

(i) More than twice the flange width of component columns
(ii) More than the distance between CG of component columns
(iii) Less than twice the flange width of component columns
(iv) Less than the distance between CG of component columns
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)

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25. The maximum permissible slenderness ratio of single angle section connected with one bolt only and being used as a
strut under dead and live loads is (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) 350 (B) 300

(C) 250 (D) 180

26. Splices for a compression member are designed as

(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) Pedestal (B) Long column
(C) Compression block (D) Short column

27. In the case of structural steel sections (in terms of their outstanding length), the minimum ratio of thickness of elements
in compression is specified to prevent (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)

(A) Bending failure (B) Shear failure

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(C) Local buckling (D) Tension failure

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28. An electric pole 5m high is fixed into the foundation. It carries a wire at the top and is free to move sideways. The
effective length of the pole is
Ac P
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
K
(A) 3.25 m (B) 4 m
a
By

(C) 5 m (D) 10 m

29. Which of the following statements are correct for Double Angle Struts?
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(i) Two angles on the opposite side of the gusset plate will be economical than the two angles on the same side of the gusset
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plate, keeping same legs connected with gusset plate in both the cases.
(ii) Two unequal angles with the shorter leg connected to the gusset plate provides economical solution compared to the
90
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D

same angles with the longer leg connected to the gusset plate.
(iii) For strut having equal angles, Star angles give economical solution compared to other configurations.
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii)
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(C) (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

30. To account for shear deformation effects, the effective slenderness ratio of a battened column is increased by
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) 5% (B) 10%
(C) 15% (D) 20%

31. Two ISMC300 are placed back-to-back to fabricate a battened column. If the distance between the innermost connecting
bolts for batten is 300 mm, the minimum thickness of the batten plate required is
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) 4 mm (B) 5 mm
(C) 6 mm (D) 8 mm

32. The value of imperfection factor for Buckling Class A is __. (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) 0.34 (B) 0.75

(C) 0.21 (D) 0.5

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33. The square root of the ratio of moment of inertia of cross section to its cross-sectional area is called
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) Second moment of area (B) Section modulus

(C) Radius of gyration (D) Slenderness ratio

34. By restraining the midpoint of a pin-ended column using a bracing, the critical load can be increased by a factor of
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) 1.5 (B) 2.0
(C) 3.0 (D) 4.0

35. The slenderness ratio of a column will be zero when (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) its length is equal to the radius of gyration

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(B) its length is half the radius of gyration
(C) its length is supported on all sides throughout its full length

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(D) total load carried by the column is less than half the dead weight

36. A circular column is generally not used because

i. it is difficult to connect beams to the round sections Ac P
K
ii. it is uneconomical
a
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iii. it cannot carry safely the load (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)

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37. Angle of inclination of lacing bars in steel ties should be more than
90
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D

(AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) 25° (B) 40°
(C) 60° (D) 75°
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38. Lacing bars in steel column should be designed for (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) 0.5% of the column load (B) 2.5% of the column load
(C) 2.5% of the column load as shear force (D) nominal load only

39. The slenderness ratio of a vertical column of a square cross-section of 2.5 cm sides and 300 cm length is
(AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) 200 (B) 250
(C) 316 (D) 416

40. What is the value of imperfection factor for buckling class A?

(AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) 0.34 (B) 0.75
(C) 0.21 (D) 0.50

41. The minimum width of bolted lacing bars shall be (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)

(A) 6 times the nominal diameter of the end bolts (B) 4 times the nominal diameter of the end bolts
(C) 3 times the nominal diameter of the end bolts (D) 2 times the nominal diameter of the end bolts
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42. The square root of the ratio of moment of inertia of cross section to its cross sectional area is called
(AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)
(A) Second moment of area (B) Section modulus
(C) Radius of gyration (D) Slenderness ratio

43. Which of the following is not a compression member? (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)

(A) Strut (B) Boom

(C) Tie (D) Rafter

44. Lacing are designed for total transverse shear of ___ % of the axial load of the member.
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 1.0 (B) 2.0
(C) 5.0 (D) 2.5

45. In case of compression members, bolts are designed for

(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

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(A) Shear & Bearing (B) Shear & Tensile
(C) Shear, Bearing & Tensile (D) Tensile only

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46. Angle cleat or End plate to column flange is ___ type of connection.

(A) Shear Ac P
K
(B) Shear & Torsion
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

(C) Shear & Bending Moment

a
(D) Bending Moment
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47. As per IS 800, when a column is effectively held in position and restrained against rotation at one end, and at the other
end restrained against rotation but not held in position, the effective length is
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(A) L (B) 1.2 L

(C) 0.80 L (D) 0.65 L
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D

48. In a design of lacing system for a built-up steel column, the maximum allowable slenderness ratio of a lacing bar is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)
(A) 120 (B) 145
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(C) 180 (D) 250

49. Maximum permissible slenderness ratio of compression members which carry dead and super imposed load is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) 350 (B) 250

(C) 180 (D) 80

50. Slenderness ratio of compression member is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) shear (B) axis tension

(C) bending (D) axial compression

51. The economical section for a column is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) rectangular (B) hexagonal

(C) flat trip (D) solid round

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52. Which of these is not a factor on which the strength of Steel column does not depend?
(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) Material of Column (B) Cross-Sectional Configuration

(C) Length of Column (D) Seismic Zone of Building

53. For economical consideration a compound column section shall have

(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
(A) rxx= ryy (B) rxx= ryy/ 2
(C) rxx> ryy (D) rxx> 2ryy

54. The maximum slenderness ratio for a strut shall be (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) 120 (B) 180

(C) 350 (D) 400

55. Effective length of column fixed at both ends shall be (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

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(A) 0.5 L (B) 0.7 L
(C) 0.65 L (D) 1.0 L

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56. For resisting torsion, the most ideal steel section from the following is (DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)

(A) I-section (B) H-section Ac P

K
(C) Triangular
a
(D) Hollow Circular
By

57.A laced column is designed for an axial factored load of 300 kN. The transverse shear tobe resisted by the laced system,
is (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)
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(A) 15 kN (B) 30 kN
(C) 3 kN (D) 7.5 kN
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D

68.A laced column is designed for an axial factored load of 400 kN. The transverse shear to be resisted by the laced system,
is (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)
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(A) 40 kN (B) 10 kN
(C) 4 kN (D) 20 kN

59.A laced column is designed for an axial factored load of 250 kN. The transverse shear to be resisted by the laced system,
is (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

(A) 25 kN (B) 6.25 kN

(C) 3 kN (D) 12.5 kN

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60. The figure below shows the column buckling which has the ratio of design compressive stress to yield stress on Y-
axis and non-dimensional slenderness ratio on X-axis. On this basis of this curve, which of the following statements is
correct? (STEEL AE GWSSB ADVT NO 1)

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A. The imperfection factor, for the Buckling Class a,b,c & d has the order as a >b>c>d

Ac P
B. The imperfection factor, for the Buckling Class a,b,c & d has the order as d>c>b>a
K
a
C. The imperfection factor, for the Buckling Class a,b,c & d has the order as b>c>d>a
By

D. The imperfection factor, for the Buckling Class a,b,c & d has the order as c>d>a>b
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61. For steel columns, members comprising two main components are laced and tied together.In the diagrams given
below, different types of lacing systems are shown for face A-A (Left) and face B-B (Right), identify the incorrect lacing
90
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D

system: (STEEL AE GWSSB ADVT NO 1)

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A. B and C
B. B and
C. A and D D. A and C
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62. Equal angles star section shown in the figure is designed as a compression member. Governing axis of the section is
(STEEL AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 32)
A. x-x B. y-y
C. u-u D. v-v

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Ac P
K
a
By

Answer Key

1 A 11 B 21 A 31 C 41 D 51 C 61 B
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2 A 12 D 22 A 32 C 42 C 52 C 62 C
3 A 13 B 23 D 33 C 43 C 53 D
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4 C 14 D 24 A 34 C 44 C 54 D
5 A 15 B 25 D 35 D 45 C 55 A
6 C 16 D 26 D 36 C 46 D 56 B
7 B 17 B 27 C 37 A 47 C 57 C
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8 D 18 C 28 B 38 B 48 A 58 D
9 D 19 A 29 C 39 D 49 B 59 D
10 A 20 B 30 B 40 C 50 B 60 B

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 Chapter-5 Design of Flexure Member
1. In steel structure design, check for lateral torsional buckling is required for
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) Axial column (B) Laterally unsupported beam
(C) Tension member (D) Column bases

2. The lighter sections of structural members subject to transverse loading are called as
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) Struts (B) Tie
(C) Joists (D) Stancions

3. An example of light moment connection is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)

(A) framed connection (B) unstiffened seat connection

(C) clip angle connection (D) split beam connection

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4. To transfer large shear force through connection, which of the following option is most suitable?

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(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) clip angle connection (B) bracket connection
(C) stiffened seated connection (D) framed connection
Ac P
K
a
5. In case of hot rolled steel section, a beam with a series of regular openings in its web is called ___.
By

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

(A) Tapered Beam (B) Hybrid Beam
(C) Castellated Beam (D) Latticed Beam
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6. In case of rolled steel beam, shear force is mainly resisted by

90

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

st
D

(A) Web (B) Flange

(C) Web and flange (D) Weld

7. The design bending strength of laterally unsupported beam is governed by ___.

Ho

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

(A) Lateral torsional buckling strength (B) Yield stress of material

(C) Type of loading (D) Type of support

8. What is the value of Maximum effective slenderness ratio (KL/r) for a compression flange of beam against lateral torsional
buckling? (AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

(A) 180 (B) 250

(C) 300 (D) 350

9. The design bending strength of laterally supported beam can be calculated for low shear case when the shear force in the
member is ___ times that of design shear strength Vd of the member
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) 0.4 (B) 0.6
(C) 0.8 (D) 1.0

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10. The shear lag effect in beam flanges is disregarded when the width of flange with outstand supported along one edge is
less than or equal to (Here L is the length between points of zero moment in the span)
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) L/10 (B) L/15
(C) L/20 (D) L

11. In case of laterally supported beam, the design bending stress is governed by
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) Lateral torsional buckling (B) Shear lag
(C) Yield stress (D) None of the above

12. The problem of web-crippling in beams is significant when

(i) Web is weak under concentrated loads

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(ii) There is too much flexural moment
(iii) Compression flange is weak (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

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(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)
(C) (i), (ii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ac P
K
13. The allowable shear stress in stiffened webs of mild steel beams decreases with

a
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
By

(A) Decrease in spacing of the stiffeners (B) Increase in spacing of the stiffeners
(C) Decreases in the effective depth (D) Increase in the effective depth
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14. Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct for the Castellated Beams?
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
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st
D

(i) For the same amount of bending strength, Castellated Beams are lighter than Rolled Sections.
(ii) When very high requirements are set for fire resistance, Castellated Beams are preferred in place of Rolled Sections.
(iii) Castellated Beams are preferred than Rolled Sections because of less possibility of occurrence of Vierendeel mechanism.

(A) (i) only (B) (i) and (ii)

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(C) (ii) & (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

15. As per IS 800, allowable stress in rolled I beams and channels in axial tension is
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 120 MPa (B) 130 MPa
(C) 150 MPa (D) 140 MPa

16. The deflection of steel beam is limited to span divided by

(Estate Inspector, Class - 3, GMC, Advt No.103/2020-21)
(A) 180 (B) 250
(C) 325 (D) 350

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17. In normal loading condition, what is the effective length for simply supported beam of length L which is torsionally fully
restrained and warping is not restrained in both the flanges? (DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)
(A) 0.70 L (B) 0.75 L
(C) 0.85 L (D) 1.00 L

18.The sections to be used for lightly loaded beams are (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)
(A) Circular hollow sections (B) Welded plate girder
(C) I section (D) Channel over I section

19.Symmetrical compound beams of I sections can be made by (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

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(A) Adding plates to top flange (B) Adding plates to bottom flange
(C) Adding similar plates to both the flanges (D) Adding similar plates to top flange and web

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Ac P
20. In reference to determining the effective length for Lateral Torsional Buckling, for cantilever beams of projecting length
L, the effective length 𝐿𝐿𝑇 is determined from the different support conditions. Match the correct support condition with their
K
respective diagram shown in the figures below: (STEEL AE GWSSB ADVT NO 1)

a
By

1. Continuous with lateral restraint on the top flange

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D

2. Continuous with partial torsional restraint

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3. Continuous with lateral and torsional restraint

4. Restrained laterally, torsionally and against rotation on plan

A. 1-A,2-B,3-C,4-D B. 1-N,2-C,3-D,4-A
C. 1-B,2-D,3-A,4-C D. 1-D,2-A,3-B,4-C

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21. In case of Beam-to-Column connection, there are three types of connections namely Simple Connection, Semi-rigid
Connection and Rigid Connections. Following are the various types of beam-to-column connection as shown in the figures
below. Identify the ‘Rigid Connection’ (STEEL AE GWSSB ADVT NO 1)

A. B.

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C. D.

Ac P
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a
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22. As per general notations followed in IS:800-2007, Shear area for a welded I-section subjected to major axis bending is
calculated by (GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) htw (B) dtw
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(C) 2btf (D) Ah/(b+h)

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Answer Key
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1 B 11 C 21 C
2 C 12 A 22 B
3 C 13 B
4 C 14 A
5 C 15 B
6 A 16 B
7 A 17 D
8 C 18 A
9 B 19 C
10 C 20 C

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 Chapter-6 Design of Purlins
1. In industrial roofs, purlins are designed as
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) Axial Member (B) Compression member
(C) Bending member (D) Tension member

2. Maximum spacing of purlins in case of industrial structure is (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

(A) 1.2 m (B) 1.4 m

(C) 1.5 m (D) 2.0 m

3. Purlin members are subjected to (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

(A) Pure Shear (B) Axial + Bending

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(C) Biaxial Bending (D) Uniaxial Bending

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4. Purlins are designed for (Estate Inspector, Class - 3, GMC, Advt No.103/2020-21)

(A) Axial Load (B) Flexure

(C) Torsion (D) Biaxial Bending
Ac P
K
5. The maximum deflection in steel beams should not exceed
a
By

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) Span/500 (B) Span/1000
(C) Span/100 (D) Span/325
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6. As per IS 800-1984, an angle section can be used as purlin when slope of the roof truss is
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(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) Between 50° and 70° (B) Less than 30°
(C) Greater than 30° (D) Less than 45°.

7. The maximum permissible spacing of purlins for a 6mm Asbestos cement sheet in an industrial building is
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(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) 1.4m (B) 1.6m
(C) 1.8m (D) 2m

ANSWER KEY

1 C
2 B
3 C
4 D
5 D
6 B
7 A

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 Chapter-7 Design of Plate girder
1. Intermediate vertical stiffeners are provided in plate girders to
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) eliminate web buckling (B) eliminate local buckling
(C) prevent excessive deflection (D) to transfer concentrated loads

2. As per IS : 800 in the case of a plate girder with vertical and horizontal stiffeners, the greater and lesser unsupported clear
dimension of a web panel in term of web thickness tw should not exceed respectively
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)

(A) 180 tw and 85 tw (B) 270 tw and 180 tw

(C) 270 tw and 200 tw (D) 400 tw and 250 tw

3. Minimum spacing of vertical stiffeners in plate girder of depth d is limited to _____.

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

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(A) d/4 (B) d/3
(C) d/2 (D) 2d/3

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4. To prevent local crushing of the web due to concentrated loading, which type of stiffeners are provided?

(A) Torsion stiffeners Ac P

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
K
(B) Diagonal stiffeners

a
(C) Load carrying stiffeners (D) Bearing Stiffeners
By

5. IS: 800-2007 limits the width-to-thickness ratios of the elements of a steel section to place a check on
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) bending buckling (B) torsional buckling
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(C) flexural-torsional buckling (D) local buckling

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6. The allowable slenderness ratio of the elements in built-up section is

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
(A) 180 (B) 250
(C) 145 (D) 50
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7. The thickness of the web for unstiffened girder with clear distance ‘d’ between the flanges shall not be less than
(AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)
(A) d/200 (B) d/85
(C) d/100 (D) d/50

8. To prevent local buckling in Plate girders, the horizontal stiffeners are provided
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) at a distance 0.2 times the depth of web from compression end
(B) at a distance 0.2 times the depth of web from tension end
(C) at a distance 0.4 times the depth of web from compression end
(D) at a distance 0.4 times the depth of web from tension end

9. In case of bolted plate girder, the angle section that is used should be: (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) Unequal with long leg connected (B) Unequal with short leg connected
(C) Equal angle (D) Equal angle connected back to back

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10. Which of the following types of failure is more prone to take place when web of the plate girder is made too thick?
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) Local buckling (B) Shear buckling
(C) Flexural buckling (D) Shear yielding
11. In a plate girder bridge, the thickness of web is less than d/200 where d is the unsupported depth of web. The web plate
should be provided with (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)

(A) Vertical stiffeners (B) Horizontal stiffeners

(C) End stiffeners (D) Both vertical and horizontal stiffeners

12. Which one of the following forces is used for the design of battens of a builtup column?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) Axial load (B) Twisting moment
(C) Vertical shear (D) Transverse shear

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13. According to IS 800:2007, the main function of a Diagonal Stiffener in a plate girder is
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

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(A) to provide torsional restraint to beams and girders at supports
(B) to transmit tensile forces applied to a web through a flange
(C) to prevent local crushing of the web due to concentrated loading
(D) to provide local reinforcement to a web under shear and bearing
Ac P
K
14. Web splice in a plate girder is designed to withstand
a (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
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(A) Design shear force (B) Design shear force and bending moment
(C) Design bending moment (D) Design axial force
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15. Web crippling is caused by (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.120/2020-21)

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(A) excessive bending moment (B) failure of web under point loads
(C) reduced width of the flanges (D) column action of the web

16. Bearing stiffeners in a plate girder are used to

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i. prevent buckling of the web

ii. decrease the effective depth of the web (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)

(C) (i) and (ii) (D) Neither (i) nor (ii)

17. Web splice in plate girder is designed to withstand (AAE GMC ADVT NO. 96/2020-21)

(A) Design shear force (B) Design shear and bending force
(C) Design bending force (D) Design axial force

18. In post-buckling, the resistance by the web panel is analogous to that of the ___.
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) Bending (B) Shear
(C) Diagonal of Truss (D) Vertical of Truss

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19. Stiffener provided immediately below point load in plate girder is called as
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) End Plate (B) Intermediate Stiffener
(C) Horizontal Stiffener (D) Bearing Stiffener

20. The vertical stiffeners and horizontal stiffeners are used for plate girders.
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)
(A) To prevent yielding (B) To decrease the deflection of the girder
(C) To prevent web buckling (D) To prevent web crippling

21. A plate girder is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) built up beam (B) built up column

(C) beam column (D) beam on elastic foundation

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22. As per IS 800 in case of unstiffened webs, the minimum thickness of web plate should not be less than (d = clear distance
between flange angles) (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

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(A) d/85 (B) d/115
(C) d/185 (D) d/285

23. Which of these is a type of Steel Plate Girder?

Ac P
K
(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

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(A) Unstiffened (B) Transversely Stiffened

(C) Transversely and Longitudinally Stiffened (D) Any of these
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24. Web crippling occurs due to (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
D

(A) Column action of web (B) Failure of web under point load
(C) Excessive Bending moment (D) Secondary Bending Moment
Ho

25. Bearing stiffeners are provided (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

(A) at the end of plate girder (B) at the end of plate girder and under the concentrated load
(C) at the end and on both faces of web (D) below the concentrated load

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Answer key

1 A 11 D 21 A
2 C 12 D 22 A
3 B 13 D 23 D
4 D 14 B 24 B
5 D 15 B 25 B
6 D 16 A
7 B 17 B
8 A 18 C
9 B 19 D
10 D 20 C

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 Chapter-8 Design of Gantry girder
1. Vertical deflection of gantry girder for electrically operated cranes over 500 kN is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) span/400 (B) span/500
(C) span/750 (D) span/1000

2. Economical depth of gantry girder is about (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)

(A) 1/8th span (B) 1/12th span

(C) 1/16th span (D) 1/20th span

3. Which one of the sections is most efficient for gantry girder (AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)

(A) I section with equal flanges (B) I section with channel attached to the top flange
(C) I section with a wide bottom flange (D) I section with a heavy connected bottom flange

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4. Gantry girders are designed for which of the following types of loads?

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(i) Gravity loads (ii) Lateral Loads

Ac P
(iii) Wind loads (iv) Longitudinal Loads K (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

a
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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5. Lateral load acting at the level of compressing flange of gantry girder is resisted by
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
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(A) Tension flange (B) Compression flange

(C) Web (D) Lateral supports
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6. Impact allowance [in Percentage] for vertical force transferred to wheel in case of Electrical Operated Crane is
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 10 (B) 25
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(C) 5 (D) 20

7. Gantry girders are designed to resist (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
(A) lateral loads (B) longitudinal loads and vertical loads
(C) lateral, longitudinal loads and vertical loads (D) lateral and longitudinal loads

8.Heavy beam carrying loads over long spans are called: (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

(A) Joist (B) Lintel

(C) Girder (D) Purlin

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Answer key
1 D
2 B
3 B
4 B
5 B
6 B
7 C
8 C

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 Chapter-9 Column Base & Column Splices
1. According to IS 800:2007 the maximum bearing pressure between the base plate and the concrete bedding should not
exceed. (GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)

(A) 0.4 fck (B) 0.6 fck

(C) 0.45 fck (D) 0.7 fck

2. As per IS: 800, the splice connection should be designed for a force of at least k times the member design capacity in
tension. Here the value of k is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)

(A) 0.3 (B) 0.4

(C) 0.5 (D) 0.6

3. Gusset plates are designed to resist (AE R&B DEPT. ADVT NO. 79/2018-19)

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(A) Torsion & bending (B) Only shear
(C) Shear & bending (D) Shear, bending & torsion

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4. The purpose of anchor bolts in column base is to

(i) Act as reinforcement in the concrete pedestal

(ii) To resist tension force Ac P
K
(iii) To keep the column in place
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The correct purposes are (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii)

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(C) (i) and (iii) (D) None of the above

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5. The fasteners in gusseted base plate are designed for (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) 25% column load (B) 50% column load

(C) 75% column load (D) 100% column load
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6. The thickness of base plate is assessed from: (GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

(A) Shear capacity of the plate (B) Flexural capacity of the plate
(C) Bearing strength of concrete (D) Two-way shear strength of concrete

7. As per IS:800-2007, what is the permissible bearing pressure between the base plate and the support below?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)

(A) 0.40 fck (B) 0.45 fck

(C) 0.50 fck (D) 0.60 fck

8. In a bolted gusseted base, critical section for the design of thickness of the base plate is considered at
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) edge of the column (B) outer edge of the gusset plate
(C) centroid of the gusset angle (D) root of the fillet of the gusset angle

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 9. If an axially loaded column is machined for full bearing, the fasteners connecting the column to the base plate of gusseted
base are designed for (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) Erection load only (B) 25% of the column load

(C) 50% of the column load (D) 100% of the column load

10. Column bases are primarily designed as (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) Plates (B) Bearing

(C) Studs (D) Columns

11. A joint in the length of a column is known as (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)

(A) column splice (B) compression joint

(C) load bearing joint (D) shear joint

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12. Column Splices in Steel are used to (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

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(A) Increase the thickness of the section of columns (B) Increase the length of the columns
(C) Decrease the thickness of coloumns (D) None of the above

Ac P
13. The element which is used to transfer large horizontal force from column base to the foundation is known as
K
(DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)
(A) Shear lag (B) Shear lug
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(C) Shear leg (D) Shear lip

14. A column carries a factored axial compressive load of 2400 kN and factored bending moment of 96 kN-m. If 300mm ×
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400mm base plate is provided with larger dimension in direction of moment, then minimum pressure experienced by the
plate will be
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(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

(A) 16 MPa (B) 12 MPa

(C) 8 MPa (D) 0
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Answer Key

1 B 11 A
2 A 12 B
3 C 13 B
4 B 14 C
5 B
6 B
7 D
8 D
9 C
10 A

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 Chapter -10 Industrial roof truss building
1. If t, p, r are the cost of truss, purlin and roof coverings respectively, then for economic spacing of roof truss
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
(A) t = p + r (B) t = 2p + r
(C) t = p + 3r (D) t = p + 2r

2. If an industrial building is cover by GI sheet and if no snowfall is expected in that area, then the minimum pitch
should be (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)

(A) 1/24th of span (B) 1/6th of span

(C) 1/12th of span (D) 1/4th of span

3. Which one of the following is matched correctly ? (AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)

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(A) Pratt truss : Large span (B) Warren truss : Small span

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(C) Quadrangle : Medium pitch (D) North light truss : Ventilation

IS:1893 (2016) is Ac P
4. Importance factor (I) for residential or commercial buildings with occupancy more than 200 persons as per
K
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)

a
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(A) 1.5 (B) 1

(C) 1.2 (D) 2.0
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5. In the equation Vz= Vb×k1× k2 ×k3× k4 which is used for calculating the design wind speed Vz at any height z,
which factor(s) is/are denoted by k1 (AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 38/2018-19)
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(A) Topography factor (B) Terrain, height and structure size factor
(C) Probability factor (D) Stability factor
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6. How does an increase in the pitch of the roof affect the amount of load that can be placed on it?
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)
(A) It decreases (B) It increases
(C) Remains constant (D) Depends upon the case

7. Which of the following statements are correct, with respect to wind load analysis as per IS:875 (Part 3)?
(i) For a given basic wind speed, the value of Risk Coefficient k1 decreases if the mean probable design life of
structure in years is increased.
(ii) Value of factor k2 decreases, if the category of structure changes from Category 1 to Category 4.
(iii) When upwind slope is less than 3°, the value of Topography factor k3 may be taken as 1.
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)

(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii)

(C) (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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 8. As per IS-875(Part 3):2015, Importance Factor for Cyclonic Region (k4) for the industrial structure to be located
on Gujarat Coast is (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) 1.00 (B) 1.15
(C) 1.30 (D) 1.50

9. From the energy dissipation point of view, which of the following bracing systems perform better compared to
the others? (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) Eccentric bracing (B) Diagonal bracing

(C) Cross bracing (D) Chevron bracing

10. Which of the following is/are the correct modification incorporated in IS 875(Part-III)-2015compared to the
previous version IS:875(Part III)-1987?
i. The previous classification of structures into Terrain category 2, 3 and 4 are deleted and accordingly the

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modification factor k2 is renamed as height and structure size factor.
ii. An additional modification factor, termed as important factor has been included for important structures.

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(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)
(C) Both (i) & (ii)
Ac P
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
K
a
11. Fire resistance level of a steel structure is specifie in terms of
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(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

(A) Ultimate Stress (B) Yield Stress
(C) Temperature (D) Time
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12. Queen Post Roof Truss is suitable for spans ranging from
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D

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.120/2020-21)

(A) 6.0 to 9.0 m (B) 9.0 to 13.5 m
(C) 13.5 to 18 m (D) > 18.0 m
Ho

13. Factor of safety against overturning in a steel chimney is about

(AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)
(A) 1.5 (B) 2.0
(C) 2.5 (D) 3.0

14. For slope greater than 10°, live load intensity shall be reduced by ___ for each degree increase in slope over 10°
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 20 N/sq.m. (B) 200 N/sq.m
(C) 2.0 N/sq.m (D) 2.0 kN/sq.m

15. Wind load acts in the ___ direction to sloping roof (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

(A) Upwards (B) Diagonal

(C) Downwards (D) Perpendicular

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16. Queen Post Roof Truss is suitable for spans ranging from (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)

(A) 6.0 to 9.0 m (B) 9 to 13.5 m

(C) 13.5 to 18 m (D) > 18.0 m

17. Flat Roof is almost horizontal & levelled with slopes in between
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 0 to 2 degrees (B) 2 to 4 degrees
(C) 4 to 8 degrees (D) > 8 degrees

18. In a design of earthquake resistant structure, as per IS 1893-2002 (Part-I) the important factor for hospital
building is taken as (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 15/2021-22)

(A) 1 (B) 1.5

(C) 2 (D) 2.5

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19. The lowest course of the roof is called as (AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)

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(A) Pitch (B) Ridge
(C) Eaves (D) Valley
Ac P
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a
20. While designing a Steel Shed, in reference to giving an expansion joint in the structure, which of the following
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is an incorrect statement? (AE GWSSB DEPT. ADVT NO. 1/2021-22)

(A) The details as to length of a structure where expansion joint have to be provided, are determined after considering
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temperature, exposure to weather and structural design.

(B) The maximum width of the covered building section should preferably be restricted to 150 m,beyond which
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suitable provisions for the expansion joint may be made.

(C) When the provisions given on expansion joint in IS 800:2007 are met for a building or open structure, the stress
analysis due to temperature is not required.
(D) None of the above
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21. As per IS 800:2007, in order to analyze a frame subjected to gravity loads, considering the sway stability of the
frame, Notional Horizontal Forces should be applied. In reference to these notional horizontal forces, which of
the following statement(s) is / are incorrect?

i. These forces are to be combined with horizontal (lateral) loads as well as temperature effects
ii. These forces account for practical imperfections and should be taken at each level as being equal to 0.5 percent
of factored dead load plus vertical imposed loads applied at that level.
iii. These forces should be applied on the whole structure, in both orthogonal directions, in one direction at a time,
at roof and all floor levels or their equivalent; all of these acting simultaneously with factored gravity loads
(AE GWSSB DEPT. ADVT NO. 1/2021-22)

(A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii)

(C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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22. As per IS:800-2007, the ability of the fire protection system to remain in place as the member deflects under
load during a fire test, is termed as (DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)

(A) Stickability (B) Fragility

(C) Severability (D) Resistibility

23.As per IS 1893(Part-1):2002, the seismic zone map is revised with __ zones
(JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)
(A) 3 (B) 6
(C) 4 (D) 5

24.A sloping beam is called: (JE CIVIL GETCO 2022)

(A) Joist (B) Purlin

(C) Rafter (D) Girder

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2 C 12 B 22 A
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6 A 16 B
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8 B 18 B
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 Chapter-11 PlasticAnalysis

1. If the shape factor of a section is 1.5 and the factor of safety to be adopted in 2, then the load factor will be
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) 0.75 (B) 1.5
(C) 2.5 (D) 3.0
2. In plastic method of analysis, the value of yield stress of the grade of steel shall not exceed.
(GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) 250 MPa (B) 415 MPa

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(C) 450 MPa (D) 500 MPa
3. In plastic analysis, collapse load for a fixed uniform beam with central point load is (Note : Mp is plastic moment capacity

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and L is the span of the beam) (GES R&B AND IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT. NO. 39/2017-18)
(A) 2Mp/L
(C) 8Mp/L
(B) 4Mp/L
(D) 16Mp/L
Ac P
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4. The collapse load for a propped cantilever of span I subjected to uniformly distributed load is
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT.ADVT NO. 37/2017-18)
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(A) 0.414 Mp/I (B) 0.586 Mp/I

(C) 7.67 Mp/I (D) 11.656 Mp/I
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5. Ratio of plastic moment to yield moment is known as

(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) Moment co-efficient (B) Shape factor
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(C) Plastic modulus (D) Poisson ratio

6. In plastic analysis of structures, the segment between any two successive plastic hinges is assumed to deform as ____.
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT (Special Drive). ADVT NO. 40/2017-18)
(A) A plastic material (B) A rigid material
(C) An elastic material (D) An inelastic material

7. Which type of cross-section can attain yield moment but not the plastic moment before failure by plate buckling?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) Plastic section (B) Compact section
(C) Semi-compact section (D) Slender section

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8. Of the following four sections, which section has the maximum Plastic Modulus?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) ISMB250 (B) ISHB250
(C) ISWB250 (D) ISLB250

9. Which of the following conditions is to be satisfied in Elastic Analysis as well as Plastic Analysis?
(AE IRRIGATION DEPT. ADVT NO. 32/2019-20)
(A) Yield condition (B) Mechanism condition
(C) Equilibrium condition (D) Plastic moment condition
10. A cross-section, which can develop plastic moment but has inadequate plastic rotation capacity needed for formation of a
plastic collapse mechanism of the member, is known as (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)
(A) Slender Section (B) Semi-compact Section

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11. As per IS:800-2007, plastic method of analysis can be used in general cases if the yield stress of the grade of steel used
does not exceed (GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)
(A) 250 MPa (B) 415 MPa Ac P
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(C) 450 MPa (D) 500 MPa
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12. Shape factor for the rectangular section is (AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.120/2020-21)
(A) 1.0 (B) 1.5
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(C) 1.7 (D) 2.0

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13. The plastic hinge at a section is formed (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)
(A) when all the fibres of the section are under yield stress
(B) when all the fibres in the section are beyond the elastic limit
(C) when most of the fibres in the section have reached the plastic stress
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(D) when all the fibres in the section have reached the plastic stress

14. Shape factor for a circular section is (AE GMC ADVT NO. 86/2020-21)
(A) 1.0 (B) 1.5
(C) 1.7 (D) 2.0

15. The shape factor for an I section is approximately (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 1.00 (B) 2.00
(C) 1.75 (D) 1.15

16. Number of plastic hinges required for plastic collapse of propped cantilever beam loaded with UDL are
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) Two (B) One
(C) Three (D) Zero
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17. If MY = yield moment and MP = fully plastic moment, then the shape factor is
(ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) MP/MY (B)MY/MP
(C) (MP– MY)/MY (D) (MP– MY)/MP

18. The ratio of plastic section modulus to elastic section modulus (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) is equal to 1 (B) is always less than 1
(C) is always greater than 1 (D) can be less than 1

19. Shape factor for the triangle section is (ESTATE GMC ADVT NO. 89/2020-21)
(A) 3.246 (B) 2.436

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s
(A) 1.4 (B) 1.5
Ac P
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(C) 1.6 (D) 1.7
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21. Which of the following sections will have maximum shape factor?
(AE GMB DEPT. ADVT NO. 19/2021-22)
(A) rectangle (B) I-section
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(C) circular (D) triangular

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22. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Plastic Design?

(i) One of the major assumptions in plastic theory and design is that the beam is supported continuously laterally to prevent
the failure of the compression flange by lateral buckling.
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(ii) IS:800-2007 suggests that torsional restraints against lateral buckling should be provided at all plastic hinge locations.
(DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)
(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)
(C) Both (i) and (ii) (D) Neither (i) nor (ii)

23. Plastic Section Modulus of solid circular cross section is S. If diameter of the circle is doubled,then Plastic Section
Modulus of the section will be (DEE GMC ADVT NO. 38/2021-22)

(A) 2 S (B) 4 S
(C) 8 S (D) 16 S

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24. Match the following lists of conditions to be satisfice and the solutions they provide for the Plastic Analysis:
(DSS GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO 71)

Conditions to be satisfice Solutions provided by the satisfice conditions

A. only Equilibrium and Mechanism conditions 1. Lower bound solution
B. only Equilibrium and Plasticity conditions 2. Upper bound solution
C. all three conditions (Equilibrium, Mechanism and 3. Unique value of lowest plastic limit load
Plasticity)

A. A-2, B-1, C-3 B. A-2, B-3, C-1

C. A-3, B-2, C-1 D. A-1, B-2, C-3

25. Matches for section classes and their respective Design Moment Capacity 𝑀𝑑 (before applying partial factor of safety for
materials) are given below with general symbols. Which of them is not a correct match?

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A. Plastic : 𝑀𝑑 =𝑍𝑝𝑓𝑦 B. Compact: 𝑀𝑑 =𝑍𝑝 𝑓𝑦

C. Semi-compact: 𝑀𝑑 =𝑍𝑒 𝑓𝑦 D. Slender: 𝑀𝑑 =𝑍𝑒 𝑓𝑦

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26. In steel structure design, plate elements of a cross-section may buckle locally due to compressive stresses. The local
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buckling can be avoided before the limit state is achieved by limiting the width to thickness ratio of each element of a cross-
section subjected to compression due to axial force, of a given cross section, namely Plastic analysis and Elastic analysis, for
which four classes of cross sections are defined. From the given table match them appropriately:
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1. Class 1 (Plastic) A. Cross section in which elements buckle locally even before reaching yield stress
2. Class 2 (Compact) B. Cross section in which extreme fibre in compression reaches yield stress but cannot develop
plastic moment of resistance
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3. Class 3 (semi-compact) C. Cross section can develop plastic hinges and have rotation capacity required for failure
4. Class 4 (Slender) D. Cross section can develop plastic moment of resistance but have inadequate plastic hinge
rotation capacity
A. 1-A,2-B,3-C,4-D B. 1-C, 2-D,3-B,4-A
C. 1-D,2-D,3-A,4-B D. 1-B,2-A,3-D,4-C

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27. If only a sway mechanism is possible in the frame given below, what will be the plastic moment 𝑀𝑝 developed?

(STEEL AE IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO. 32)

A. 10 kNm B. 20 kNm
C. 40 kNm D. 80 kNm

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28. For a linear elastic structural analysis system, minimization of potential energy yields
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT NO. 113/2018-19)

Ac P
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(A) compatibility conditions
a
(B) constitutive relations
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(C) equilibrium equations (D) strain-displacement relations

29. Which of the following pairs of Shapes and their Shape Factors is/are correct?
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(i) Circular Section – 2.34

(ii) Triangular Section – 1.5
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(iii) Rectangular Section – 1.7 (GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii)

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(C) Only (iii) (D) None of the above

30. A fixed beam of span L is subjected to UDL throughout the span. If the plastic moment capacity of the section is Mp
then the total collapse load causing the plastic collapse of a beam will be
(GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

(A) 4Mp/L (B) 8Mp/L

(C) 12Mp/L (D) 16Mp/L

31. A portal frame ABCD has fixe supports at A and D. The frame is subjected to downward UDL throughout part BC and a
horizontal load at midpoint of AB. How many plastic hinges are to be generated for failure of this portal frame by the beam
mechanism? (GES IRRIGATION DEPT ADVT NO.71/2020-21)

(A) 2 (B) 3
(C) 4 (D) 5

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32.Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for a steel beam?

(i) In practical cases, it’s observed that the beam carries a load lower than its plastic moment capacity due to the effects of
strain hardening.
(ii) A cross section subjected to co-existing bending and high shear has reduced moment resistance in the presence of high
shear.
(iii) Bending stresses in flange are lower near the junction of a web and higher at points away from the web.
(GES GWSSB ADVT NO. 41/2020-21)

(A) (i) (B) (ii)

(C) (ii) and (iii) (D) None of the above

33. What is the possible number of independent mechanism in the portal frame given below
(GES R&B DEPT ADVT. NO. 113)

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(A) 3 (B) 4
(C) 2 (D) 1
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34. If only a beam mechanism is possible in the frame given below, what will be the plastic moment 𝑀𝑝 developed?

(GES R&B DEPT ADVT. NO. 113)

(A) 10 kNm (B) 20 kNm

(C) 40 kNm (D) 80 kNm

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Answer Key

1 D 11 C 21 D 31 B
2 C 12 B 22 C 32 B
3 C 13 A 23 C 33 C
4 D 14 C 24 A 34 B
5 B 15 D 25 D
6 B 16 A 26 B
7 C 17 A 27 C
8 B 18 C 28 A
9 C 19 C 29 D
10 C 20 B 30 D

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