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76. The basic wind speed is specified at a height 'h' above mean ground level in an open terrain. The value of'h' is
A. 10 m
B. 20 m
C. 25 m
D. 50 m
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77. Bending compressive and tensile stresses respectively are calculated based on
A. net area and gross area
B. gross area and net area
C. net area in both cases
D. gross area in both cases
Explanation:
78. The minimum thickness of plates in a steel stack should be
A. 4mm
B. 5 mm
C. 6 mm
D. 8 mm
Explanation:
79. Rivets connecting flange angles to cover plates in a plate girder are subjected to
A. horizontal shear only
B. vertical load only
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Explanation:
80. The relation between intensity of wind pressure p and velocity of wind V is taken as
A. pa V
B. paV2
C. p a (1/V)
D. paV"2
Explanation: