Structural Engineering Basics
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Which classification represents a horizontal weld?

  • Overhead Weld
  • Vertical Weld
  • Flat Weld (correct)
  • Fillet Weld

    • Which type of groove weld is suitable for tee joints?

  • Single Bevel Butt Joint
  • Double U Butt Joint
  • Square Tee Joint (correct)
  • Fillet Weld

    • What is the primary purpose of a plug weld?

  • Join two overlapping plates
  • Provide a decorative finish to welding seams
  • Create a strong joint in lap splices
  • Fill a hole in one plate to connect two (correct)

    • What characterizes a concave fillet weld?

    <p>It has a curved groove shape inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symbols represents a bevel groove weld?

    <p>Bevel Groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the horizontal elements of an I-Beam called?

    <p>Flanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of beam formation discussed in I-Beam construction?

    <p>Composite Beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structural failure occurs when the stress exceeds the yield stress in the cross-section of a beam?

    <p>Bending Failure by Yielding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which failure mode involves a flange in compression buckling sideways?

    <p>Bending Failure by Lateral Torsional Buckling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing stiffness in I-Beam design?

    <p>To minimize vibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of shear failure in beams?

    <p>Web failure due to buckling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following shapes is not a common shape of structural steel?

    <p>Square</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of local yield in beam structure?

    <p>Concentrated load impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component that holds sand and gravel together in concrete?

    <p>Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of concrete is exclusively subject to compressive stresses?

    <p>Mass Concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What water quality should be avoided when mixing concrete?

    <p>Water with 5% or more common salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the compressive strength of concrete?

    <p>Color of the aggregates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum aggregate size recommended for reinforced concrete?

    <p>1 1/2 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a fixed beam?

    <p>Both ends are fixed, limiting rotational movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of concrete allows it to withstand high temperatures?

    <p>Fireproof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of beam is defined as having an overhang on both ends?

    <p>Double Overhanging Beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a statically indeterminate beam?

    <p>The number of unknowns exceeds the number of equations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fine aggregates in concrete are categorized as materials smaller than what diameter?

    <p>3/8 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cement is suitable for rapid strength gain within 3-7 days?

    <p>High Early Strength Concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which beam type uses a truss to enhance support for large spans?

    <p>Trussed Beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of beam is cast directly at the construction site?

    <p>Cast-in-situ Concrete Beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural element that resists shear forces in both H-beams and I-beams?

    <p>Web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature distinguishes H-beams from I-beams?

    <p>Flange slope on the inner surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are H-beams and I-beams typically manufactured?

    <p>H-beams made by welding three pieces, I-beams from one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of HSS in structural applications?

    <p>High resistance to lateral torsional buckling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of moment of inertia, how do H-beams compare to I-beams?

    <p>H-beams generally have a larger moment of inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the walls of HSS?

    <p>Uniform wall thickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application is commonly associated with H-beams?

    <p>As columns in construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension-related characteristic is different between H-beams and I-beams?

    <p>Distance between flanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aggregate is created from blast furnace slag?

    <p>Slag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of admixtures in concrete?

    <p>Improve workability and accelerate setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of concrete has a specified minimum compressive strength of 5,000 lb at 28 days?

    <p>AAA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum cover for beams and columns if the concrete is not exposed to weather?

    <p>40mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes service load cracking in concrete?

    <p>Due to shrinkage, creep, and temperature change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the allowable tensile stress for design when using reinforcing steel bars with common grades?

    <p>$f_s = 18,000$ psi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is not considered a lightweight aggregate?

    <p>Calcium chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In air-entrained concrete, what contributes to increased resistance to frost action?

    <p>Addition of soap-like materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of filling HSS-shaped sections with concrete?

    <p>Improves compressive strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of steel section is described as having an asymmetrical I-beam shape?

    <p>Rail Profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a beam in structural design?

    <p>To support vertical loads and resist bending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification applies to steel sections based on their geometric properties?

    <p>Compact, non-compact, slender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of beam is specifically designed to carry masonry across openings such as doors or windows?

    <p>Lintel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest melting point for plain steel?

    <p>$1130^{ ext{°C}}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial requirement for materials that provide fire resistance?

    <p>They must not expand thermally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of spacing, what is the minimum distance required between reinforcing bars in beams?

    <p>Not less than bar diameter nor 25 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which construction material is NOT listed as a type of beam?

    <p>Aluminum Beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT listed as a fireproofing technique for structural steel?

    <p>Rubber coating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct hook specification for primary reinforcement with a 90-degree bend?

    <p>90-degree bend + 12bd extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the fire resistance rating of a structure?

    <p>Time to reach a defined temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbon content affect the austenizing temperature of steel?

    <p>Higher carbon raises the temperature significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maximum spacing for reinforcing bars in slabs and walls?

    <p>3 times thickness or 450 mm, whichever is smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For temperature bars, the area requirements for grade 400 bars is defined as which of the following?

    <p>$A_s = 0.0018 bt$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum finished bend diameter for bars that are 25mm and smaller?

    <p>6bd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a short column in terms of unsupported height?

    <p>It does not exceed 10 times the shortest lateral dimension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of failure for a long column?

    <p>Buckling due to compressive load.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the slenderness ratio?

    <p>It is the ratio of a column's effective length to its least radius of gyration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the P-delta effect refer to in column design?

    <p>An additional moment caused by deviation from the force line of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a pilaster?

    <p>A column attached to a wall, treated architecturally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of column design is addressed by the middle-third rule?

    <p>It prevents tensile stresses from developing under compressive loads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of column is the strength significantly reduced by slenderness?

    <p>Long or slender column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bifurcation refer to in the context of column behavior?

    <p>The point at which a column may buckle or stay undeflected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lateral reinforcement in a concrete column?

    <p>To prevent buckling of vertical reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of column includes both structural steel and concrete in its composition?

    <p>Composite Column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required number of bars for a rectangular reinforced concrete column?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should ties be spaced in relation to the diameter of the longitudinal bars?

    <p>Not more than 16 times the diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a column is classified as a short or long column?

    <p>Height relative to the least lateral dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required minimum clear distance of longitudinal bars in a concrete column?

    <p>1.5bd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowed steel ratio ($A_s$/$A_g$) for a reinforced concrete column?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is commonly used to enhance the strength of a Lally column?

    <p>Concrete infill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of failure occurs in columns considered long columns?

    <p>Buckling failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter requirement for lateral ties used in longitudinal bars greater than 32 mm?

    <p>12mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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