Engineering Questions with Answers - Multiple Choice Questions
MCQs on Trusses – 2
1 - Question
The economical spacing of roof trusses works out to be _________ span.
a) 1/2 to 1/5 span
b) 1/3 to 1/5 span
c) 1/2 to 1/3 span
d) 1/4 to 1/6 span
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Answer: b
Explanation: The economical spacing of roof trusses works out to be 1/3 to 1/5 of the span. A structure that is composed of a number of line numbers connected at the ends to form a triangulated framework is called a truss.
2 - Question
The top chord members of roof truss is called ___________
a) Common rafters
b) Principal rafters
c) Main tie
d) Pitch
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Answer: b
Explanation: The top chord members of roof truss are called principal rafters. They support the roof covering through purlins. They are mainly compression members.
3 - Question
The bottom chord member of truss is known as ___________
a) Main tie
b) Principal rafters
c) Common rafters
d) Purlins
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Answer: a
Explanation: The bottom chord member of the truss is known as the main tie. It is usually in tension and takes compression if reversal of loads occurs due to wind load intensity.
4 - Question
_______ is a roof beam supported by roof truss.
a) Ridge line
b) Eve
c) Principal rafter
d) Purlins
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Answer: d
Explanation: Purlin is a roof beam supported by roof truss. The purlin is designed as a beam subjected to bending moment about to axes. The various loads used in design of purlins are:
i. Dead load
ii. Imposed load
iii. Wind load.
5 - Question
The ratio of rise to span of truss is called a ___________
a) Slope
b) Splay
c) Pitch
d) Tie
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Answer: c
Explanation: Pitch of roof truss is defined as the ratio of rise to the span of a truss. It should be 1/6 for G I sheets, 1/12 for AC sheets and ¼ when snow load occurs besides wind load.
6 - Question
The angle of repose is zero for ______________
a) Water
b) Masonry
c) Soil
d) Cement
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Answer: a
Explanation: Angle of repose is defined as the maximum natural slope at which the soil particles will rest due to internal friction if left unsupported for long time. Angle of repose of soil depends on its nature and moisture content. For water, the angle of repose is zero.
7 - Question
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) of safe drinking water must be ________
a) 10
b) 15
c) 5
d) 0
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Answer: d
Explanation: The water should be free from BOD to ensure it as fit for drinking. According to standards of potable water, free ammonia should not be more than 0.15 ppm and nitrites should not be more than 20 ppm.
8 - Question
The most common coagulant is _____________
a) Magnesium sulphate
b) Alum
c) Chlorine
d) Salt
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Answer: b
Explanation: The substance which is used for coagulation is known as a coagulant. Alum has proved to be an effective covalent and it is widely used the coagulant is effective between pH range of 6.5 to 8.5.
9 - Question
The process of forming thick gelatinous precipitates is known as ___________
a) Sedimentation
b) Flocculation
c) Coagulation
d) Filtration
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Answer: b
Explanation: When coagulants are dissolved in water, they produce thick gelatinous precipitates. This precipitate is known as floc and the process is known as flocculation. The floc is heavy and hence it starts to settle down at the bottom of the tank.
10 - Question
What is the desirable limit of calcium in drinking water?
a) 45 mg/l
b) 60 mg/l
c) 75 mg/l
d) 90 mg/l
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Answer: c
Explanation: According to Indian standards
| Parameter | Desirable limit (ppm) |
| Nitrates | 45 |
| Calcium | 75 |
| Magnesium | < 30 |
11 - Question
Oxidation is done in __________ method.
a) Sedimentation
b) Filtration
c) Coagulation
d) Aeration
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Answer: d
Explanation: Aeration is a method by which water is brought in close contact air so as to absorb oxygen for the reduction of taste, odour etc. by virtue of oxidation.
12 - Question
Which of the following is a method of aeration?
a) Mechanical straining
b) Cascades
c) Biological metabolism
d) Electrolytic changes
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Answer: b
Explanation: Usage of the cascade is a method of aeration, in which the water is allowed to fall over a series of concrete steps. During the fall, the water gets thoroughly mixed with the atmospheric air and gets aerated.
13 - Question
Which of the following is not a method of chlorination?
a) As bleaching powder
b) As free chlorine gas
c) As chloramines
d) Use of chloramines
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Answer: d
Explanation: Use of chloramine is a method of disinfection. It is found that chlorine alone is not stable in water but when it is mixed in water with ammonia, it forms compounds known as chloramines. These are very effective in killing bacteria.
14 - Question
Bulk modulus is denoted by __________
a) A
b) E
c) K
d) V
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Answer: c
Explanation: The ratio of direct stress to corresponding volumetric strain is found to be constant which is called as bulk modulus
Bulk modulus = Direct stress/Volumetric strain.
• It is denoted by “k”.
15 - Question
The stress corresponding to 0.2% of strain in the stress-strain curve is _________
a) Proof stress
b) Working stress
c) Direct stress
d) Tenacity
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Answer: a
Explanation: The stress corresponding to 0.2% of strain in the stress-strain curve of mild steel is known as proof stress and this also taken as yield stress. The maximum stress is generally taken as yield stress.