Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

156) The thickness of each leaf of a cavity wall shall not be less than

Answer is:

7.5 cm

157) If the horizontal cross-sectional area of a wall is 1200 cm2, then the basic stress shall be multiplied by a reduction factor equal to

Answer is:

0.85

158) A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is

Answer is:

0.64 m

159) The bending stress in a wall or column subjected to effective vertical load need not be considered, if the eccentricity ratio is

Answer is:

less than or equal to 1/24

160) Assertion A : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced. Reason R : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, there will be tension on one side of the member. Select your answer according to the codes given below

Answer is:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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