RCC STRUCTURES DESIGN QUIZ

If the maximum shear stress at the end of a simply supported R.C.C. beam of 6 m effective span is 10 kg/cm², the share stirrups are provided for a distance ‘x’ from either end where, ‘x’ is

50 cm

150 cm

200 cm

100 cm

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The breadth of a ribbed slab containing two bars must be between

12 cm to 15 cm

6 cm to 7.5 cm

8 cm to 10 cm

10 cm to 12 cm

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Pick up the assumption for the design of a pre-stressed concrete member from the following:

During deformation limits, Hook's law is equally applicable to concrete as well as to steel

A transverse plane section remains a plane after bending

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Variation of stress in reinforcement due to changes in external loading is negligible

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The floor slab of a building is supported on reinforced cement floor beams. The ratio of the end and intermediate spans is kept

0.8

0.7

0.9

0.2

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An R.C.C. column is treated as long if its slenderness ratio is greater than

30

35

40

50

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The maximum permissible size of aggregates to be used in casting the ribs of a slab, is

7.5 mm

5 mm

10 mm

15 mm

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In a combined footing if shear stress does not exceed 5 kg/cm², the nominal stirrups provided are

8 legged

12 legged

10 legged

6 legged

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After pre-stressing process is completed, a loss of stress is due to

Shrinkage of concrete

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Creep of concrete

Elastic shortening of concrete

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Pick up the true statement from the following:

In the absence of beams, it is easier to paint

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In the absence of beams, it is easier to install piping

Plain ceiling provides the best property diffusing light

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The width of the rib of a T-beam, is generally kept between

1/7 to 1/3 of rib depth

1/3 to 1/2 of rib depth

1/3 to 2/3 of rib depth

1/2 to 3/4 of rib depth

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