Question 1

Which components of a steel frame structure are used to resist the lateral loads?

Accepted Answer

Rigid frames, braced frames, o

Question 2

Steel frame members are connected together through welding or bolting. The connections may be accomplished at the site or in the fabricator's shop. Which method is preferred for shop- made connections and why?

Accepted Answer

Welding is preferred for shop- made conn

Question 3

Explain what the term framing plan means. What information does a framing plan include?

Accepted Answer

The term "framing plan" refers to a type

Question 4

A steel- frame building may consist of either a rigid frame or a braced frame. A combination of the two systems (braced- and rigid- frame systems)cannot be used in the same building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Details of connections between structural steel members are prepared by the

Accepted Answer

A) architect. 
B) structural engineer. 
C) both A and B. 
D) general contractor. 
E) none of the above. 
A) architect. 
B) structural engineer. 
C) both A and B. 
D) general contractor. 
E) none of the above.

Question 6

Camber refers to

Accepted Answer

A) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load plus a live load. 
B) downward deflection of a beam. 
C) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a live load. 
D) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load. 
E) none of the above. 
A) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load plus a live load. 
B) downward deflection of a beam. 
C) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a live load. 
D) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load. 
E) none of the above.

Question 7

The column- to- beam connection can either be a shear connection or a moment connection. Which of these two connections is used in a braced frame?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The column- to- beam connection can either...

Question 8

Steel frame members are connected together either through welding or bolting. The connections may be accomplished either at the site or in the fabricator's shop. Which method is preferred for site- made connections and why?

Accepted Answer

Bolting is preferred for site- made conn

Question 9

A snug- tight connection between framing members is obtained by

Accepted Answer

A) welding the members together using gas welding. 
B) welding the members together using arc welding. 
C) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench using full force. 
D) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench. 
E) none of the above. 
A) welding the members together using gas welding. 
B) welding the members together using arc welding. 
C) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench using full force. 
D) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench. 
E) none of the above.

Question 10

Explain the pros and cons of welding versus bolting in steel structures.

Accepted Answer

Welding and bolting are two common metho

Question 11

In a multistory steel- frame building, the columns are generally spliced

Accepted Answer

A) every two floors. 
B) every floor. 
C) every three floors. 
D) every four floors. 
E) none of the above. 
A) every two floors. 
B) every floor. 
C) every three floors. 
D) every four floors. 
E) none of the above.

Question 12

What is a framing layout?

Accepted Answer

A framing layout, generally prepared in

Question 13

A slip- critical connection between framing members is obtained by

Accepted Answer

A) welding the members together using gas welding. 
B) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench. 
C) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench using full force. 
D) welding the members together using arc welding. 
E) none of the above. 
A) welding the members together using gas welding. 
B) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench. 
C) bolting the members and tightening them with a spud wrench using full force. 
D) welding the members together using arc welding. 
E) none of the above.

Question 14

Using sketches and notes, explain how the joists and joist girders are stabilized against overturning.

Accepted Answer

To stabilize the joists and joist girder

Question 15

Which of the following is not an ASTM designation for steel bolts?

Accepted Answer

A) A507 bolts 
B) A490 bolts 
C) A325 bolts 
D) A307 bolts 
A) A507 bolts 
B) A490 bolts 
C) A325 bolts 
D) A307 bolts

Exam 19: Structural Steel Construction

Which components of a steel frame structure are used to resist the lateral loads?

Steel frame members are connected together through welding or bolting. The connections may be accomplished at the site or in the fabricator's shop. Which method is preferred for shop- made connections and why?

Explain what the term framing plan means. What information does a framing plan include?

A steel- frame building may consist of either a rigid frame or a braced frame. A combination of the two systems (braced- and rigid- frame systems)cannot be used in the same building.

Details of connections between structural steel members are prepared by the

Camber refers to

The column- to- beam connection can either be a shear connection or a moment connection. Which of these two connections is used in a braced frame?

Steel frame members are connected together either through welding or bolting. The connections may be accomplished either at the site or in the fabricator's shop. Which method is preferred for site- made connections and why?

A snug- tight connection between framing members is obtained by

Explain the pros and cons of welding versus bolting in steel structures.

In a multistory steel- frame building, the columns are generally spliced

What is a framing layout?

A slip- critical connection between framing members is obtained by

Using sketches and notes, explain how the joists and joist girders are stabilized against overturning.

Which of the following is not an ASTM designation for steel bolts?

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