Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 4 (Q.No. 46)
46.
On which one of the following concepts is the basic principle of structural design based ?
Weak column strong beam
Strong column and weak beam
Equally strong column-beam
Partial weak column-beam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In tall buildings, it is important to control lateral displacements within the serviceability limit state. A structural system may be classified as follows:

(i) Buildings frame system
(ii) Moment resisting frame system
(iii) Dual frame system
(iv) Tube system

In a moment resistant frame, the relative stiffness of beam and column is very important. A frame may be designed using weak column-strong beam proportions or strong column – weak beam proportions. A frame with weak beam - strong column is more stable and therefore highly desirable.
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