The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the radius of the core, is (A) One-half of the radius (B) One-third of the radius (C) One-quarter of the radius (D) One-fifth of the radius

The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without
producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the
radius of the core, is
(A) One-half of the radius
(B) One-third of the radius
(C) One-quarter of the radius
(D) One-fifth of the radius
by

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Answer :

(C) One-quarter of the radius
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The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the radius of the core, is (a) One-half of the radius (b) One-third of the radius (c) One-quarter of the radius (d) One-fifth of the radius

Description : The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the radius of the core, ... One-third of the radius (c) One-quarter of the radius (d) One-fifth of the radius

Last Answer : (c) One-quarter of the radius

The range within which a load can be applied on a rectangular column, to avoid any tensile stress, is (A) One-half of the base (B) One-fifth of the base (C) One-fourth of the base (D) One-fifth of the base

Description : The range within which a load can be applied on a rectangular column, to avoid any tensile stress,  is  (A) One-half of the base  (B) One-fifth of the base  (C) One-fourth of the base  (D) One-fifth of the base 

Last Answer : (B) One-fifth of the base 

For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywhere within a concentric circle of diameter (A) d/2 (B) d/3 (C) d/4 (D) d/8

Description : For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywhere within a concentric circle of diameter (A) d/2 (B) d/3 (C) d/4 (D) d/8

Last Answer : (C) d/4

The range within which a load can be applied on a rectangular column, to avoid any tensile stress,is (a) One-half of the base (b) One-fifth of the base (c) One-fourth of the base (d) One-fifth of the base

Description : The range within which a load can be applied on a rectangular column, to avoid any tensile stress,is (a) One-half of the base (b) One-fifth of the base (c) One-fourth of the base (d) One-fifth of the base

Last Answer : (b) One-fifth of the base

For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywherewithin a concentric circle of diameter (a) d/2 (b) d/3 (c) d/4 (d) d/8

Description : For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywherewithin a concentric circle of diameter (a) d/2 (b) d/3 (c) d/4 (d) d/8

Last Answer : (c) d/4

The section modulus of a rectangular light beam 25 metres long is 12.500 cm3 . The beam is simply supported at its ends and carries a longitudinal axial tensile load of 10 tonnes in addition to a point load of 4 tonnes at the centre. The maximum stress in the bottom most fibre at the mid span section, is (A) 13.33 kg/cm2 tensile (B) 13.33 kg/cm2 compressive (C) 26.67 kg/cm2 tensile (D) 26.67 kg/cm2 compressive

Description : The section modulus of a rectangular light beam 25 metres long is 12.500 cm3 . The beam is simply supported at its ends and carries a longitudinal axial tensile load of 10 tonnes in addition to a point load of ... 13.33 kg/cm2 compressive (C) 26.67 kg/cm2 tensile (D) 26.67 kg/cm2 compressive

Last Answer : (C) 26.67 kg/cm2 tensile

The greatest eccentricity which a load W can have without producing tension on the cross-section of a short column of external diameter D and internal diameter d, is (A) 4W/ (D² - d²) (B) (D² - d²)/32D (C) (D² + d²)/8D (D) (D² - d²)/8D

Description : The greatest eccentricity which a load W can have without producing tension on the cross-section of a short column of external diameter D and internal diameter d, is (A) 4W/ (D² - d²) (B) (D² - d²)/32D (C) (D² + d²)/8D (D) (D² - d²)/8D

Last Answer : (C) (D² + d²)/8D

At any point of a beam, the section modulus may be obtained by dividing the moment of inertia of the section by (A) Depth of the section (B) Depth of the neutral axis (C) Maximum tensile stress at the section (D) Maximum compressive stress at the section

Description : At any point of a beam, the section modulus may be obtained by dividing the moment of inertia of  the section by  (A) Depth of the section  (B) Depth of the neutral axis  (C) Maximum tensile stress at the section  (D) Maximum compressive stress at the section

Last Answer : (B) Depth of the neutral axis 

A short column 20 cm × 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm2 and 300 kg/cm2 , the Safe load on the column, should not exceed (A) 4120 kg (B) 41,200 kg (C) 412,000 kg (D) None of these

Description : A short column 20 cm 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm2 and 300 kg/cm2 , the Safe load on ... should not exceed (A) 4120 kg (B) 41,200 kg (C) 412,000 kg (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The most critical consideration in the design of a rolled steel column carrying axial loads is the (a) Percentage elongation at yield and the net cross-sectional area (b) Critical bending strength and axial yield strength of material (c) Buckling strength based on the net area of the section and percentage elongation at ultimate load (d) Compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross cross-sectional area.

Description : The most critical consideration in the design of a rolled steel column carrying axial loads is the (a) Percentage elongation at yield and the net cross-sectional area (b) Critical bending ... at ultimate load (d) Compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross cross-sectional area.

Last Answer : (d) Compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross cross-sectional area.

In case of laminar flow of fluid through a circular pipe, the (A) Shear stress over the cross-section is proportional to the distance from the surface of the pipe (B) Surface of velocity distribution is a paraboloid of revolution, whose volume equals half the volume of circumscribing cylinder (C) Velocity profile varies hyperbolically and the shear stress remains constant over the cross-section (D) Average flow occurs at a radial distance of 0.5 r from the centre of the pipe (r = pipe radius)

Description : In case of laminar flow of fluid through a circular pipe, the (A) Shear stress over the cross-section is proportional to the distance from the surface of the pipe (B) Surface of velocity distribution is a ... occurs at a radial distance of 0.5 r from the centre of the pipe (r = pipe radius)

Last Answer : (B) Surface of velocity distribution is a paraboloid of revolution, whose volume equals half the volume of circumscribing cylinder

When a shaft is subjected to a twisting moment, every cross-section of the shaft will be under (a) Tensile stress (b) Compressive stress (c) Shear stress (d) All of these

Description : When a shaft is subjected to a twisting moment, every cross-section of the shaft will be under (a) Tensile stress (b) Compressive stress (c) Shear stress (d) All of these

Last Answer : c) Shear stress

A bar L metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is (A) WL/2AE (B) WL/AE (C) W²L/AE (D) W²L/2AE

Description : A bar L metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile  load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is  (A) WL/2AE (B) WL/AE (C) W²L/AE (D) W²L/2AE

Last Answer : (D) W²L/2AE

When equal and opposite forces applied to a body, tend to elongate it, the stress so produced, is called (A) Shear stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Tensile stress (D) Transverse stress

Description : When equal and opposite forces applied to a body, tend to elongate it, the stress so produced, is called (A) Shear stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Tensile stress (D) Transverse stress

Last Answer : (C) Tensile stress

The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose ends are hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 tonnes/cm2 , the permissible maximum crippling load will be (A) 1.288 tonnes (B) 12.88 (C) 128.8 tonnes (D) 288.0

Description : The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose ends are hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 tonnes/cm2 , the permissible maximum crippling load will be (A) 1.288 tonnes (B) 12.88 (C) 128.8 tonnes (D) 288.0

Last Answer : (B) 12.88

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes place (B) If tensile stress is less than axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress (C) If tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following:  (A) The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes place  (B) If tensile stress is less than axial ... tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress  (D) All the above 

Last Answer : (D) All the above 

A cast iron T section beam is subjected to pure bending. For maximum compressive stress to be three times the maximum tensile stress, centre of gravity of the section from flange side is (A) h/4 (B) h/3 (C) h/2 (D) 2/3 h

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Last Answer : (A) h/4 

To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act (A) At the centre of the base (B) Within the middle third of the base (C) Within the middle fifth of the base (D) Neither (a), (b) nor (c)

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Select the incorrect statement from the following In eccentrically loaded columns, [ A ] The tensile strength of concrete is ignored [ B ] Design stress – strain curve for steel in compression is the same as in tension [ C ] The strain at different points in the section will be same [ D ] Plane section remain plane even after bending

Description : Select the incorrect statement from the following In eccentrically loaded columns, [ A ] The tensile strength of concrete is ignored [ B ] Design stress - strain curve for steel in compression is the ... different points in the section will be same [ D ] Plane section remain plane even after bending

Last Answer : [ C ] The strain at different points in the section will be same

If a three hinged parabolic arch carries a uniformly distributed load on its entire span, every section of the arch resists. (A) Compressive force (B) Tensile force (C) Shear force (D) Bending moment

Description : If a three hinged parabolic arch carries a uniformly distributed load on its entire span, every section of the arch resists. (A) Compressive force (B) Tensile force (C) Shear force (D) Bending moment

Last Answer : (A) Compressive force

In a spherical dome the hoop stress due to a concentrated load at crown is (A) Compressive everywhere (B) Tensile everywhere (C) Partly compressive and partly tensile (D) Zero

Description : In a spherical dome the hoop stress due to a concentrated load at crown is (A) Compressive everywhere (B) Tensile everywhere (C) Partly compressive and partly tensile (D) Zero

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

If a concrete column 200 × 200 mm in cross-section is reinforced with four steel bars of 1200 mm2 total cross-sectional area. Calculate the safe load for the column if permissible stress in concrete is 5 N/mm2 and Es is 15 Ec (A) 264 MN (B) 274 MN (C) 284 MN (D) 294 MN

Description : If a concrete column 200 200 mm in cross-section is reinforced with four steel bars of 1200  mm2  total cross-sectional area. Calculate the safe load for the column if permissible stress in  concrete is 5 N/mm2 ... 15 Ec (A) 264 MN  (B) 274 MN  (C) 284 MN  (D) 294 MN 

Last Answer : (C) 284 MN 

In rectangular columns (cross-section b × h), the core is a (A) Rectangle of lengths b/2 and h/2 (B) Square of length b/2 (C) Rhombus of length h/2 (D) Rhombus of diagonals b/3 and h/3

Description : In rectangular columns (cross-section b × h), the core is a  (A) Rectangle of lengths b/2 and h/2  (B) Square of length b/2  (C) Rhombus of length h/2  (D) Rhombus of diagonals b/3 and h/3 

Last Answer : (D) Rhombus of diagonals b/3 and h/3 

Columns of given length, cross-section and material have different values of buckling loads for different end conditions. The strongest column is one whose (A) One end is fixed and other end is hinged (B) Both ends are hinged or pin jointed (C) One end is fixed and the other end entirely free (D) Both the ends are fixed

Description : Columns of given length, cross-section and material have different values of buckling loads for different end conditions. The strongest column is one whose (A) One end is fixed and other end is hinged (B) Both ... (C) One end is fixed and the other end entirely free (D) Both the ends are fixed

Last Answer : (D) Both the ends are fixed

To ascertain the maximum permissible eccentricity of loads on circular columns, the rule generally followed, is (A) Middle half rule of columns (B) Middle third rule of columns (C) Middle fourth rule of columns (D) None of these

Description : To ascertain the maximum permissible eccentricity of loads on circular columns, the rule generally followed, is (A) Middle half rule of columns (B) Middle third rule of columns (C) Middle fourth rule of columns (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Middle fourth rule of columns

A complementary shear stress is equal in magnitude and opposite in rotational tendency of an applied (a) Tensile stress (b) Compressive stress (c) Shear stress (d) None

Description : A complementary shear stress is equal in magnitude and opposite in rotational tendency of an applied (a) Tensile stress (b) Compressive stress (c) Shear stress (d) None

Last Answer : (c) Shear stress

A member which is subjected to reversible tensile or compressive stress may fail at a stress lower than the ultimate stress of the material. This property of metal, is called (A) Plasticity of the metal (B) Elasticity of the metal (C) Fatigue of the metal (D) Workability of the metal

Description : A member which is subjected to reversible tensile or compressive stress may fail at a stress lower  than the ultimate stress of the material. This property of metal, is called  (A) Plasticity of the ... ) Elasticity of the metal  (C) Fatigue of the metal  (D) Workability of the metal

Last Answer : (C) Fatigue of the metal

The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose endsare hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 tonnes/cm2, the permissible maximumcrippling load will be (a) 1.288 tonnes (b) 12.88 (c) 128.8 tonnes (d) 288.0

Description : The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose endsare hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 tonnes/cm2, the permissible maximumcrippling load will be (a) 1.288 tonnes (b) 12.88 (c) 128.8 tonnes (d) 288.0

Last Answer : (b) 12.88

If compressive yield stress and tensile yield stress are equivalent, then region of safety from maximum principal stress theory is of which shape? a) Rectangle b) Square c) Circle d) Ellipse

Description : If compressive yield stress and tensile yield stress are equivalent, then region of safety from maximum principal stress theory is of which shape? a) Rectangle b) Square c) Circle d) Ellipse

Last Answer : b) Square

Compressive strength of wood is usually more along the grains. The tenile strength of wood as compared to that of steel is about (A) Half (B) One third (C) One fifth (D) One twelfth

Description : Compressive strength of wood is usually more along the grains. The tenile strength of wood as compared to that of steel is about (A) Half (B) One third (C) One fifth (D) One twelfth

Last Answer : (C) One fifth

In a simply supported beam loaded with U.D.L over the whole section, the bending stress is …………. at top and ………….. at bottom. (a) Compressive, tensile (b) Tensile, compressive (c) Tensile, zero (d) Compressive, zero

Description : In a simply supported beam loaded with U.D.L over the whole section, the bending stress is …………. at top and ………….. at bottom. (a) Compressive, tensile (b) Tensile, compressive (c) Tensile, zero (d) Compressive, zero

Last Answer : (a) Compressive, tensile

When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress develops on (A) Bottom fibre (B) Top fibre (C) Neutral axis (D) Every cross-section

Description : When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress develops on (A) Bottom fibre (B) Top fibre (C) Neutral axis (D) Every cross-section

Last Answer : (B) Top fibre

The ratio of the length and diameter of a simply supported uniform circular beam which experiences maximum bending stress equal to tensile stress due to same load at its mid span, is (A) 1/8 (B) 1/4 (C) 1/2 (D) 1/3

Description : The ratio of the length and diameter of a simply supported uniform circular beam which  experiences maximum bending stress equal to tensile stress due to same load at its mid span, is  (A) 1/8  (B) 1/4  (C) 1/2  (D) 1/3 

Last Answer : (C) 1/2 

Physical distribution functions account for approximately __________ of all marketing costs. A)one fifth B)one quarter C)one third D)one half

Description : Physical distribution functions account for approximately __________ of all marketing costs. A)one fifth B)one quarter C)one third D)one half

Last Answer : C)one third

A compound bar consists of two bars of equal length. Steel bar cross-section is 3500 mm2 and that of brass bar is 3000 mm2 . These are subjected to a compressive load 100,000 N. If Eb = 0.2 MN/mm2 and Eb = 0.1 MN/mm2 , the stresses developed are: (A) b = 10 N/mm2s = 20 N/mm2(B) b = 8 N/mm2s = 16 N/mm2(C) b = 6 N/mm2s = 12 N/mm2(D) b = 5 N/mm2s = 10 N/mm

Description : A compound bar consists of two bars of equal length. Steel bar cross-section is 3500 mm2 and that  of brass bar is 3000 mm2 . These are subjected to a compressive load 100,000 N. If Eb = 0.2  MN/mm2  and Eb = 0.1 ... 6 N/mm2 s  = 12 N/mm2 (D) b = 5 N/mm2 s  = 10 N/mm

Last Answer : (A) b = 10 N/mm2 s  = 20 N/mm

The ratio of the area of cross-section of a circular section to the area of its core, is (A) 4 (B) 8 (C) 12 (D) 16

Description : The ratio of the area of cross-section of a circular section to the area of its core, is  (A) 4  (B) 8  (C) 12  (D) 16 

Last Answer : (D) 16 

Slenderness ratio of a long column, is (A) Area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration (B) Area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration (C) Radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section (D) Length of column divided by least radius of gyration

Description : Slenderness ratio of a long column, is  (A) Area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration  (B) Area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration  (C) Radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section  (D) Length of column divided by least radius of gyration 

Last Answer : (D) Length of column divided by least radius of gyration 

When tensile stress is applied axially on a circular rod its (a)diameter decreases (b)length increases (c)volume decreases (d)Which of the above are true?

Description : When tensile stress is applied axially on a circular rod its (a)diameter decreases (b)length increases (c)volume decreases (d)Which of the above are true?

Last Answer : (c)volume decreases

A steel rod 1 metre long having square cross section is pulled under a tensile load of 8 tonnes. The extension in the rod was 1 mm only. If Esteel = 2 × 106 kg/cm2 , the side of the rod, is (A) 1 cm (B) 1.5 cm (C) 2 cm (D) 2.5 cm

Description : A steel rod 1 metre long having square cross section is pulled under a tensile load of 8 tonnes. The  extension in the rod was 1 mm only. If Esteel = 2 × 106  kg/cm2 , the side of the rod, is  (A) 1 cm  (B) 1.5 cm  (C) 2 cm  (D) 2.5 cm 

Last Answer : (C) 2 cm 

Columns of given length, cross-section and material have different values of buckling loads for different end conditions. The strongest column is one whose (a) One end is fixed and other end is hinged (b) Both ends are hinged or pin jointed (c) One end is fixed and the other end entirely free (d) Both the ends are fixed

Description : Columns of given length, cross-section and material have different values of buckling loads for different end conditions. The strongest column is one whose (a) One end is fixed and other end is hinged (b) ... (c) One end is fixed and the other end entirely free (d) Both the ends are fixed

Last Answer : (d) Both the ends are fixed

If the permissible compressive and tensile stresses in a singly reinforced beam are 50 kg/cm2 and 1400 kg/cm2 respectively and the modular ratio is 18, the percentage area At of the steel required for an economic section, is (A) 0.496 % (B) 0.596 % (C) 0.696 % (D) 0.796 %

Description : If the permissible compressive and tensile stresses in a singly reinforced beam are 50 kg/cm2 and 1400 kg/cm2 respectively and the modular ratio is 18, the percentage area At of the steel required for an economic section, is (A) 0.496 % (B) 0.596 % (C) 0.696 % (D) 0.796 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

For a balanced section, the moment of resistance obtained from compressive force will be ___________the moment of resistance obtained from the tensile force (a) Greater than (b) Less than (c) Equal to (d) None of these

Description : For a balanced section, the moment of resistance obtained from compressive force will be ___________the moment of resistance obtained from the tensile force (a) Greater than (b) Less than (c) Equal to (d) None of these

Last Answer : (c) Equal to

The moment of resistance of an over-reinforcement section is determined on the basis of (a) Compressive force developed in concrete (b) Tensile force developed in steel (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these

Description : The moment of resistance of an over-reinforcement section is determined on the basis of (a) Compressive force developed in concrete (b) Tensile force developed in steel (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these

Last Answer : (a) Compressive force developed in concrete

The moment of resistance of an under- reinforced section is computer on the basis of (a) Compressive force developed in concrete (b) Tensile force developed in steel (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) All the above

Description : The moment of resistance of an under- reinforced section is computer on the basis of (a) Compressive force developed in concrete (b) Tensile force developed in steel (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) All the above

Last Answer : (b) Tensile force developed in steel

The maximum compressive stress at the top of a beam is 1600 kg/cm2 and the corresponding tensile stress at its bottom is 400 kg/cm2 . If the depth of the beam is 10 cm, the neutral axis from the top, is(A) 2 cm (B) 4 cm (C) 6 cm (D) 8 cm

Description : The maximum compressive stress at the top of a beam is 1600 kg/cm2 and the corresponding tensile stress at its bottom is 400 kg/cm2 . If the depth of the beam is 10 cm, the neutral axis from the top, is (A) 2 cm (B) 4 cm (C) 6 cm (D) 8 cm

Last Answer : (D) 8 cm

A fluid in equilibrium can't sustain (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Shear stress (D) Bending stress

Description : A fluid in equilibrium can't sustain (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Shear stress (D) Bending stress

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The main reason for providing number of reinforcing bars at a support in a simply supported beam is to resist in that zone (A) Compressive stress (B) Shear stress (C) Bond stress (D) Tensile stress

Description : The main reason for providing number of reinforcing bars at a support in a simply supported beam is to resist in that zone (A) Compressive stress (B) Shear stress (C) Bond stress (D) Tensile stress

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The purpose of reinforcement in pre-stressed concrete is (A) To provide adequate bond stress (B) To resist tensile stresses (C) To impart initial compressive stress in concrete (D) All of the above

Description : The purpose of reinforcement in pre-stressed concrete is (A) To provide adequate bond stress (B) To resist tensile stresses (C) To impart initial compressive stress in concrete (D) All of the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The longitudinal shearing stresses acting on the surface between the steel and concrete are called. (a) Bond stress (b) Tensile stresses (c) Compressive stresses (d) None of these

Description : The longitudinal shearing stresses acting on the surface between the steel and concrete are called. (a) Bond stress (b) Tensile stresses (c) Compressive stresses (d) None of these

Last Answer : (a) Bond stress

Plain cement concrete is strong in taking (a) Compressive stress. (b) Tensile stress (c) Shear stress (d) All of these

Description : Plain cement concrete is strong in taking (a) Compressive stress. (b) Tensile stress (c) Shear stress (d) All of these

Last Answer : (a) Compressive stress.