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11. In moment resistant connections, the moment resistance of riveted connection depends upon
A. shear in rivets
B. compression in rivets
C. tension in rivets
D. strength of rivets in bearing
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12. The allowable shear stress in the web of mild steel beams decreases with
A. decrease in h/t ratio
B. increase in h/t ratio
C. decrease in thickness
D. increase in height
Explanation:
13. Select the correct statement
A. Material cost of a rivet is higher than that of a bolt.
B. Tensile strength of a bolt is lesser than that of a rivet.
C. Bolts are used as a temporary fastenings whereas rivets are used as permanent fastenings.
D. Riveting is less noisy than bolting.
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14. A butt weld is specified by
A. effective throat thickness
B. plate thickness
C. size of weld
D. penetration thickness
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15. The actual thickness of butt weld as compared to the thickness of plate is usually
A. more
B. less
C. equal
D. none of the above
Explanation: