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16. Diameter of a bolt hole is usually taken as
A. gross diameter of bolt
B. nominal diameter + 1.5 mm
C. nominal diameter + 2.0 mm
D. nominal diameter of bolt
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17. A circular column section is generally not used in actual practice because
A. it is uneconomical
B. it cannot carry the load safely
C. it is difficult to connect beams to the round sections
D. all of the above
Explanation:
18. In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined for complete bearing on the base plate, then the axial load is assumed to be transferred to base plate
A. fully by direct bearing
B. fully through fastenings
C. 50% by direct bearing and 50% through fastenings
D. 75% by direct bearing and 25% through fastenings
Explanation:
19. If the thickness of plate to be connected by a rivet is 16 mm, then suitable size of rivet as per Unwin's formula will be
A. 16 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 24 mm
D. 27 mm
Explanation:
20. By providing sufficient edge distance, which of the following failures of riveted joint can be avoided ?
A. tension failure of the plate
B. shear failure of the rivet
C. shear failure of the plate
D. crushing failure of the rivet
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