Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

161) If the eccentricity ratio is more than 1/24, then increase in the permissible stress in the design of wall subjected to eccentric loading as per code is

Answer is:

25%

162) For designing masonry components of a structure, seismic forces provision in the design calculation is not necessary for buildings constructed in

Answer is:

Zone I and II

163) The mode of failure of a very short masonry member having h/t ratio of less than 4 is by

Answer is:

shear

164) Assertion A : From consideration of structural soundness and economy of design, most codes control the maximum slenderness ratio of masonry walls and columns. Reason R : By controlling the maximum slenderness ratio, failure is by excessive stress and not by buckling. Select your answer according to codes given below

Answer is:

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

165) The timber floor not spanning on the masonry wall but properly anchored to the wall gives

Answer is:

lateral restraint but not rotational restraint

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