Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

151) If the ratio of center to center spacing of intersecting walls to actual thickness of intersecting wall is more than 20, then the stiffening coefficient for wall proper will be

Answer is:

greater than 1

152) Maximum slenderness ratio of load bearing walls for a dwelling having more than 2 storeys (i) shall not exceed 12 if lime mortar is used (ii) shall not exceed 18 if cement lime mortar 1:2:9 is used (iii) shall not exceed 24 if cement mortar 1:6 is used Of these statements

Answer is:

(i) and (ii) are correct

153) Where a structural component or a system is providing lateral support to five or more walls or columns, the lateral load to be resisted may be taken as___(%) of the total vertical load on the most heavily loaded wall or column in the group.

Answer is:

7 percent

154) The effective height of free standing nonload bearing wall and column respectively will be [where H is the height of wall or column between centers of supports.]

Answer is:

2.0H and 2.0H

155) If H is the height of wall between centers of supports, then the effective height of wall where concrete floors have a bearing on wall irrespective of the direction of span will be

Answer is:

0.75 H

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