RCC Structures Design MCQs

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Q71.
The width of the flange of a T-beam should be less than

a.

one-third of the effective span of the T-beam

b.

distance between the centres of T-beam

c.

breadth of the rib plus twelve times the thickness of the slab

d.

least of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).least of the above.
Q72.
A prestressed 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

a.

WL/P

b.

WL/2P

c.

WL/3P

d.

WL/4P

Discuss
Answer: (c).WL/3P
Q73.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata

b.

A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil

c.

A pile is a slender member which transfers its load by friction

d.

A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its width.

Discuss
Answer: (b).A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil
Q74.
Cantilever retaining walls can safely be used for a height not more than

a.

3 m

b.

4 m

c.

5 m

d.

6 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).6 m
Q75.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The intensity of horizontal shear stress at the elemental part of a beam section, is directly proportional to

a.

shear force

b.

area of the section

c.

distance of the C.G. of the area from its neutral axis

d.

moment of the beam section about its neutral axis

Discuss
Answer: (d).moment of the beam section about its neutral axis
Q76.
In a singly reinforced beam, the effective depth is measured from its compression edge to

a.

tensile edge

b.

tensile reinforcement

c.

neutral axis of the beam

d.

longitudinal central axis.

Discuss
Answer: (b).tensile reinforcement
Q77.
If a rectangular prestressed beam of an effective span of 5 meters and carrying a total load 3840 kg/m, is designed by the load balancing method, the central dip of the parabolic tendon should be

a.

5 cm

b.

10 cm

c.

15 cm

d.

20 cm

Discuss
Answer: (b).10 cm
Q78.
If the maximum shear stress at the end of a simply supported R.C.C. beam of 16 m effective span is 10 kg/cm², the length of the beam having nominal reinforcement, is

a.

4 cm

b.

6 m

c.

8 m

d.

10 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).8 m
Q79.
If W is the load on a circular slab of radius R, the maximum radial moment at the centre of the slab, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q80.
A pile weighing W1 kg penetrates S metres with its last blow. If W2 is the weight of the hammer having a drop of H metres, the pile can carry a maximum external load

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
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