Earthquake Engineering (3160621) MCQs

MCQs of Design Philosophy

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1.

The load which is applied parallel to ground on a building is known as _________________.

(a)

Longitudinal Load

(b)

Lateral Load

(c)

Vertical Load

(d)

None.

Answer:

Option (b)

2.

Which lateral loads are acting on a structure?

(a)

Earthquake Load

(b)

Wind Load

(c)

Water & Earth Pressure

(d)

All of the above

Answer:

Option (d)

3.

Building should have subjected following Lateral Loads 1) Seismic load due to earthquake 2) Earth pressure due to soil, 3) Gravity loading due to self-weight of building.

(a)

1 & 2

(b)

1, 2 & 3

(c)

1 & 3

(d)

1

Answer:

Option (d)

4.

Structure should have subjected following Lateral Loads 1) Seismic load due to earthquake 2) Wind load on structure 3) Blast loading due to Blast nearby Structure.

(a)

1 & 2

(b)

1, 2 & 3

(c)

1 & 3

(d)

1

Answer:

Option (b)

5.

__________________ diaphragm distributes the horizontal forces to the vertical resisting elements in direct proportion to the relative rigidities.

(a)

Rigid

(b)

Semi-Rigid

(c)

Flexible

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (a)

6.

A diaphragm is considered ________________ when the midpoint displacement more than displacement of the end supports under seismic loading.

(a)

Rigid

(b)

Semi-Rigid

(c)

Flexible

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (c)

7.

A diaphragm is considered _______________ when the midpoint displacement less than a displacement of the end supports under seismic loading.

(a)

Rigid

(b)

Semi-Rigid

(c)

Flexible

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (a)

8.

What is the main function of the diaphragm in a building during an earthquake?

(a)

Transfer Self Weight of Building to soil

(b)

Transfer Live load from Terrace to Ground

(c)

Transfer Lateral Load into Vertical Element

(d)

None of the Above

Answer:

Option (c)

9.

Which is the structural element used as a diaphragm in a building?

(a)

Shear Wall

(b)

Column

(c)

Slab-Beam

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (c)

10.

Which is the structural element used as a diaphragm in a building?

(a)

Shear Wall

(b)

Column

(c)

Slab-Beam

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (c)

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