Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 211 of 297)

The use of tie plates in laced columns is_________________?
A. Prohibited
B. Not prohibited
C. Permitted at start and end of lacing system only
D. Permitted between two parts of the lacing
Shear buckling of web in a plate girder is prevented by using________________?
A. Vertical intermediate stiffener
B. Horizontal stiffener at neutral axis
C. Bearing stiffener
D. None of the above
Bearing stiffener in a plate girder is used to__________________?
A. Transfer the load from the top flange to the bottom one
B. Prevent buckling of web
C. Decrease the effective depth of web
D. Prevent excessive deflection
Gantry girders are designed to resist_________________?
A. Lateral loads
B. Longitudinal loads and vertical loads
C. Lateral, longitudinal and vertical loads
D. Lateral and longitudinal loads