UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

For a vertical stiffened web of a plate girder, the lesser clear dimension of the panel should not exceed :(Where t is the thickness of the web

A 85 t

B 180 t

C 200 t

D 250 t

ANS:C - 200 t

Lesser clear panel dimension should not exceed 180Tw.

Greater clear panel dimension should not exceed 270Tw.