Which of the following load is to be considered on liquid retaining structure?

Civil Engineering : Steel Structure Design - Quiz(MCQ)

hydrostatic load

dynamic load

earth pressure

wave and current load

Correct Answer : hydrostatic load

Explanation : Hydrostatic load is considered on liquid retaining structures or hydraulic structures. Wave and current load is considered in marine and offshore structure. Earth pressure is considered in basements, retaining walls, column footings, etc. Dynamic load is due to earthquakes and wind.

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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.