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The buckling load for a given column depends upon
A Area of cross-section of the column
B Length and least radius of gyration of the column
C Modulus of elasticity for the material of the column
D All of the above
For long columns, the value of buckling load is __________ crushing load.
A Equal to
B Less than
C More than
D None of these
The buckling load will be maximum for a column, if
A One end of the column is clamped and the other end is free
B Both ends of the column are clamped
C Both ends of the column are hinged
D One end of the column is hinged and the other end is free
When the axis of load lies in the plane of rivet group, then the most heavily loaded rivet will be the one which (where, Fa is the load shared by each rivet due to axial load and Fm is the shearing load due to moment in any rivet.)
A Is at the maximum distance from CG of the rivet group
B Is at the minimum distance from CG of the rivet group
C Gives the maximum angle between the two forces Fa and Fm
D Gives the minimum angle between the two forces Fa and Fm
In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed
A 10 mm
B 15 mm
C 20 mm
D 25 mm
Which of the following statement is correct for reducing web buckling due to diagonal compression?
A not providing web stiffeners to increase shear strength
B providing web stiffeners to reduce shear strength
C increasing depth-to-thickness ratio
D reducing depth-to-thickness ratio
While designing a screw in a screw jack against buckling failure, the end conditions for the screw are taken as
A both ends fixed
B both ends hinged
C one end fixed and other end hinged
D one end fixed and other end free.
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
The buckling tendency of compression members is always in the direction of the
A Least radius of gyration
B Axis of the load
C Perpendicular to the axis of the load
D None of these
In designing a connecting rod, it is considered like __________ for buckling about X-axis.
A Both ends hinged
B Both ends fixed
C One end fixed and the other end hinged
D One end fixed and the other end free

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