Which of the following about rivet is correct?

Civil Engineering : Steel Structure Design - Quiz(MCQ)

labour cost is low

it does not require skilled work

causes low level of noise pollution

removing poorly installed rivet is costly

Correct Answer : removing poorly installed rivet is costly

Explanation : * Rivet connection is associated with high level of noise pollution
* needs heating rivet to red hot
* inspection of connection is skilled work
* removing poorly installed rivet is costly
* labour cost is high.

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Which of the following is not a parameter for decrease in strength of slender member?

residual stress

seismic load

initial lack of straightness

variation of material properties

Correct Answer : Option (B) : seismic load

Explanation : The decrease in strength of slender member is due to following parameter : imperfections- initial lack of straightness, accidental eccentricities of loading, residual stress, and variation of material properties over the cross section.