UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which steel member section among the following combinations can carry maximum load ?

A A pair of angles welded on opposite sides of a gusset plate, but not tack welded

B A pair of angles welded on opposite sides of a gusset plate, and tack welded along its length.

C A pair of angles back to back on same side of a gusset plate, and tack welded.

D A pair of angles on same side of a gusset plate, but not tack welded

ANS:B - A pair of angles welded on opposite sides of a gusset plate, and tack welded along its length.

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