Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 209 of 297)

Which of the following types of riveted joint is free from bending stresses ?
A. Lap joint
B. Butt joint with single cover plate
C. Butt joint with double cover plates
D. None of the above
In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined for complete bearing on the base plate, then the axial load is assumed to be transferred to base plate__________________?
A. Fully by direct bearing
B. Fully through fastenings
C. 50% by direct bearing and 50% through fastenings
D. 75% by direct bearing and 25% through fastenings
By providing sufficient edge distance, which of the following failures of riveted joint can be avoided ?
A. Tension failure of the plate
B. Shear failure of the rivet
C. Shear failure of the plate
D. Crushing failure of the rivet
Bolts are most suitable to carry_________________?
A. Shear
B. Bending
C. Axial tension
D. Shear and bending
When the bolts are subjected to reversal of stresses, the most suitable type of bolt is________________?
A. Black bolt
B. Ordinary unfinished bolt
C. Turned and fitted bolt
D. High strength bolt
The effective length of a fillet weld should not be less than___________________?
A. Two times the weld size
B. Four times the weld size
C. Six times the weld size
D. Weld size
A butt weld is specified by__________________?
A. Effective throat thickness
B. Plate thickness
C. Size of weld
D. Penetration thickness