RCC Structures Design MCQs

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Q191.
In a slab, the pitch of the main reinforcement should not exceed its effective depth

a.

three times

b.

four times

c.

five times

d.

two times.

Discuss
Answer: (a).three times
Q192.
The maximum ratio of span to depth of a slab simply supported and spanning in one direction, is

a.

35

b.

25

c.

30

d.

20

Discuss
Answer: (c).30
Q193.
The load stress of a section can be reduced by

a.

decreasing the lever arm

b.

increasing the total perimeter of bars

c.

replacing larger bars by greater number of small bars

d.

replacing smaller bars by greater number of greater bars

Discuss
Answer: (c).replacing larger bars by greater number of small bars
Q194.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Lateral reinforcement in R.C.C. columns is provided to prevent the longitudinal reinforcement from buckling

b.

Lateral reinforcement prevents the shearing of concrete on diagonal plane

c.

Lateral reinforcement stops breaking away of concrete cover, due to buckling

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q195.
The allowable tensile stress in mild steel stirrups, reinforced cement concrete, is

a.

1400 kg/cm²

b.

190 kg/cm²

c.

260 kg/cm²

d.

230 kg/cm²

Discuss
Answer: (a).1400 kg/cm²
Q196.
If longitudinally spanning stairs are casted along with their landings, the maximum bending moment per metre width, is taken as

a.

Wl²/4

b.

Wl²/8

c.

Wl²/10

d.

Wl²/12

Discuss
Answer: (b).Wl²/8
Q197.
If A is the sectional area of a prestressed rectangular beam provided with a tendon prestressed by a force P through its centroidal longitudinal axis, the compressive stress in concrete, is

a.

P/A

b.

A/P

c.

P/2A

d.

2A/P

Discuss
Answer: (a).P/A
Q198.
According to I.S.: 456, 1978 the thickness of reinforced concrete footing on piles at its edges, is kept less than

a.

5 cm

b.

10 cm

c.

15 cm

d.

20 cm

Discuss
Answer: (c).15 cm
Q199.
A pre-stressed concrete member is preferred because

a.

its dimensions are not decided from the diagonal tensile stress

b.

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

c.

removal of cracks in the members due to shrinkage

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q200.
A very comfortable type of stairs is

a.

straight

b.

dog legged

c.

geometrical

d.

open newel.

Discuss
Answer: (d).open newel.
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