RCC Structures Design MCQs

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Q21.
If Md and Mt are the maximum bending moments due to dead load and live load respectively and F is the total effective pressure, for a balanced design of a prestreseed concrete beam of steel, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q22.
If p1 and P2 are effective lateral loadings at the bottom and top exerted by a level earth subjected to a superload on the vertical face of height h of a retaining wall, the horizontal pressure p per unit length of the wall, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q23.
The number of treads in a flight is equal to

a.

risers in the flight

b.

risers plus one

c.

risers minus one

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).risers minus one
Q24.
A short column 20 cm x 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm² and 300 kg/cm², the Safe load on the column, should not exceed

a.

4120 kg

b.

41, 200 kg

c.

412, 000 kg

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).41, 200 kg
Q25.
The reinforced concrete beam which has width 25 cm, lever arm 40 cm, shear force 6t/cm², safe shear stress 5 kg/cm² and B.M. 24 mt,

a.

is safe in shear

b.

is unsafe in shear

c.

is over safe in shear

d.

needs redesigning.

Discuss
Answer: (b).is unsafe in shear
Q26.
According to I.S. : 456 specifications, the safe diagonal tensile stress for M 150 grade concrete, is

a.

5 kg/cm²

b.

10 kg/cm²

c.

15 kg/cm²

d.

20 kg/cm²

Discuss
Answer: (a).5 kg/cm²
Q27.
A foundation rests on

a.

base of the foundation

b.

subgrade

c.

foundation soil

d.

both (b) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (b) and (c)
Q28.
For initial estimate for a beam design, the width is assumed

a.

1/15th of span

b.

1/20th of span

c.

1/25th of span

d.

1/30th of span

Discuss
Answer: (d).1/30th of span
Q29.
If R and T are rise and tread of a stair spanning horizontally, the steps are supported by a wall on one side and by a stringer beam on the other side, the steps are designed as beams of width

a.

R + T

b.

T-R

c.

√R2 + T2

d.

R-T

Discuss
Answer: (c).√R2 + T2
Q30.
The advantage of a concrete pile over a timber pile, is

a.

no decay due to termites

b.

no restriction on length

c.

higher bearing capacity

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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