RCC Structures Design MCQs

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Q161.
If C is creep coefficient, f is original prestress in concrete, m is modular ratio, E is Young's modulus of steel and e is shrinkage strain, the combined effect of creep and shrinkage is:

a.

(1 - C)mf - eE

b.

(C - 1)mf + eE

c.

(C - 1)mf - eE

d.

(1 - C)mf + eE

Discuss
Answer: (b).(C - 1)mf + eE
Q162.
In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at

a.

less loaded column

b.

more loaded column

c.

a point equidistant from either column

d.

a point of zero shear force.

Discuss
Answer: (d).a point of zero shear force.
Q163.
The live load to be considered for an accessible roof, is

a.

Nil

b.

75 kg/m³

c.

150 kg/m²

d.

200 kg/cm²

Discuss
Answer: (c).150 kg/m²
Q164.
A foundation is called shallow if its depth, is

a.

one-fourth of its width

b.

half of its width

c.

three-fourth of its width

d.

equal to its width

Discuss
Answer: (d).equal to its width
Q165.
A circular slab subjected to external loading, deflects to form a

a.

semi-hemisphere

b.

ellipsoid

c.

parabolloid

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).parabolloid
Q166.
An R.C.C beam of 25 cm width has a clear span of 5 metres and carries a U.D.L. of 2000 kg/m inclusive of its self weight. If the lever arm of the section is 45 cm., the beam is

a.

safe in shear

b.

is safe with stirrups

c.

is safe with stirrups and inclined members

d.

needs revision of the section.

Discuss
Answer: (a).safe in shear
Q167.
A raft foundation is provided if its area exceeds the plan area of the building by

a.

10%

b.

20%

c.

30%

d.

50%

Discuss
Answer: (d).50%
Q168.
If H is the overall height of a retaining wall retaining a surcharge, the width of the base slab usually provided, is

a.

0.3 H

b.

0.4 H

c.

0.5 H

d.

0.7 H

Discuss
Answer: (d).0.7 H
Q169.
The stem of a cantilever retaining wall which retains earth level with top is 6 m. If the angle of repose and weight of the soil per cubic metre are 30° and 2000 kg respectively, the effective width of the stem at the bottom, is

a.

51.5

b.

52.5

c.

53.5

d.

54.5

Discuss
Answer: (c).53.5
Q170.
If depth of slab is 10 cm, width of web 30 cm, depth of web 50 cm, centre to centre distance of beams 3 m, effective span of beams 6 m, the effective flange width of the beam, is

a.

200 cm

b.

300 cm

c.

150 cm

d.

100 cm

Discuss
Answer: (c).150 cm
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