Structural Engineering II MCQ with Answers

Structural Engineering II MCQ with Answers

171) The centrifugal force due to curvature of track is assumed to act on the bridge at a height of

Answer is:

1.83 m above the rail level

172) The effect of racking forces is considered in the design of i)lateral braces ii)chord members The correct answer is

Answer is:

only (i)

173) The portal bracing in a truss bridge is used to

Answer is:

transfer load from top of end posts to bearings

174) The sway bracing is designed to transfer

Answer is:

50% of the top panel wind load to bottom bracing

175) Study the following statements. i) Top lateral bracing prevents the sidesway buckling of the chord. ii) Sway bracing keeps the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section. iii) Sway bracing transfers the load from top of end posts to bearings. The correct answer is

Answer is:

both (i) and (ii)

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