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QUIZ
Question.1
As the slenderness ratio increases, the strength of concentrically loaded column:
a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains unchanged
d. Could increase as well as decrease depends upon type of column
Question.2
For braced columns, the effective length is between
a. L and 2L
b. 0.5L and 2L
c. 0.5L and L
d. L and infinity
Question.3
The critical load of a braced frame is
a. always larger than that of an unbraced column
b. always smaller than that of an unbraced column
c. sometimes larger and sometimes smaller than that of an unbraced column
d. None of the above
Question.4
For the building having low permeability, the internal wind pressure acting normal to the wall and the roof surface is taken
as
a. 0
b. 0.2
c. 0.5
d. 0.7
Question.5
The risk coefficient k1, depends on
a. Mean probable design life of structures
b. Basic wind speed
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of above
Question.6
The external wind pressure acting on a roof depends on
a. Degree of permeability of roof
b. Slope of roof
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of above
Question.7

A reinforced concrete member is subjected to combined action of compressive axial force and bending moment. If

fy
the least compressive strain in the member,
, the yield stress of steel and
maximum permissible compressive strain in concrete member will be
f y (1.15) E s
a.
b. 0.002+

0.002

Es
the modulus of elasticity of steel, the

is

c
c. 0.0035-0.75
d. 0.0035
Question.8
Allowable bearing pressure for a foundation depends upon
a. Allowable settlement only
b. Ultimate bearing capacity of soil only
c. Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity
d. None of above
Question.9
According to IS specification, effective length of a column effectively held in position at both end and restrained against
rotation at one end is taken as
a. 0.65 L
b. 0.8 L
c. L
d. 1.5 L
Question.10
Maximum slenderness ratio of a column, the design of which is governed by wind or seismic forces is
a. Greater than column subjected to DL and LL
b. Remains same as for DL and LL
c. Depends upon the type of the column
d. None of above