RCC STRUCTURES DESIGN QUIZ

The spacing of transverse reinforcement of column is decided by the following consideration.

Sixteen times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal reinforcing rods in the column

The least lateral dimension of the column

Forty-eight times the diameter of transverse reinforcement

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If the sides of a slab simply supported on edges and spanning in two directions are equal, the maximum bending moment is multiplied by

0.4

0.7

0.6

0.5

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Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a column A, is

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(Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A × Upward pressure × Area of the column)

(Area of the column A × Safe punching stress)/Load on column A

(Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A + Upward pressure × Area of the column)

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The minimum cube strength of concrete used for a pre-stressed member, is

350 kg/cm²

50 kg/cm²

150 kg/cm²

250 kg/cm²

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In case the factor of safety against sliding is less than 1.5, a portion of slab is constructed downwards at the end of the heel slab, which is known as

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A key

A rib

A cut-off wall

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A pre-stressed concrete member is preferred because

Large size of long beams carrying large shear force need not be adopted

Its dimensions are not decided from the diagonal tensile stress

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Removal of cracks in the members due to shrinkage

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The neutral axis of a T-beam exists

Within the flange

Below the slab

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At the bottom edge of the slab

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A pre-stressed rectangular beam which carries two concentrated loads W at L/3 from either end, is provided with a bent tendon with tension P such that central one-third portion of the tendon remains parallel to the longitudinal axis, the maximum dip h is

WL/2P

WL/P

WL/4P

WL/3P

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Side face reinforcement shall be provided in the beam when depth of the web in a beam exceeds

100 cm

120 cm

50 cm

75 cm

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According to load factor method, the permissible load ‘W’ on a short column reinforced with longitudinal bars and lateral stirrups, is

Stress in concrete × area of concrete

Stress in concrete × area of concrete + Stress in steel × area of steel

Stress in steel × area of steel

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