COMPRESSION MEMBERS - Eds

Question 1

Aside from tables/charts and equations, k factors may be obtained using ——-

Answer 1

NOMOGRAPHS

Question 2

The limiting width to thickness ratio ƛr of a plate element subject to compression force is called —————–

Answer 2

NON-COMPACT LIMIT

Question 3

The point of load application at which no torsional behavior is induced in the member is called ————-

Answer 3

None of the Above or Shear Center?

Question 4

For local buckling failure on columns, the elements subject to local loads must experience ————-

Answer 4

Uniform Compression

Question 5

ƛc is a dimensionless parameter representing the LRFD parameter for ———–

Answer 5

Slenderness

Question 6

Flame cutting of steel plates introduces compressive stresses at the points of cutting —

Answer 6

T

Question 7

The local shape factor Qs is based on average stress developed in the plate element while the local shape factor Qa is based on —–

Answer 7

Effective Area

Question 8

Built up shapes are more stable than rolled shapes in terms of ———

Answer 8

Local Buckling F

Question 9

Flexural Torsional Buckling is more commonly known as ——- in beams.

Answer 9

Lateral Torsional Buckling

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE

The more axis of symmetry for a section, the higher the risk of falling in torsion.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Flexural buckling limit states includes elastic, inelastic, and ——–

Answer 11

Yielding

Question 12

The following are factors affecting the effective length factor k except for _______.

Answer 12

None of the above

Question 13

The part of the web cut from I shaped sections to produced T-shaped is called ——–

Answer 13

Stem

Question 14

Slenderness ratio is measured by dividing —– over radius of gyration

Answer 14

Effective Length

Question 15

Other name for a braced column is __________ column.

Answer 15

Non sway

Question 16

Other name for a sway column is ___________ column.

Answer 16

Unbraced

Question 17

The reason for a transition curve in between the elastic and plastic stage for a column behavior is mainly attributed to ——–

Answer 17

Residual Stress

Question 18

How many stiffened section does a HSS rectangular section has?

Answer 18

4

Question 19

When the actual element width-thickness ratio exceeds the limit, the element is tagged as ———

Answer 19

Slender Element

Question 20

Stiffened elements are those which has support at ——–

Answer 20

Both Ends

Question 21

Weak axis buckling is critical for columns under ———–

Answer 21

Axial compressive load only

Question 22

Flexural torsional buckling is partly attributed to a phenomenon known as ———-

Answer 22

Shear Flow

Question 23

For non sway frames, the value of k ranges from – to –

Answer 23

0 to 1

Question 24

The point where a shear force acts without producing a twist known as the ———-

Answer 24

Shear Center

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE

Cc is a dimensionless parameter for slenderness in ASD.

Answer 25

True