Structural Design Specifications MCQs

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Q101.
For the proportions

a.

1 : 1.5 the maximum size of aggregates, is 10 mm

b.

1 : 2 the maximum size of aggregates, is 20 mm

c.

1 : 2.5 the maximum size of aggregates, is 40 mm

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q102.
Columns are designed for a minimum eccentricity equal to 1/30 (unsupported length ofthe column), subject to a minimum of

a.

5 mm

b.

10 mm

c.

15 mm

d.

20 mm

Discuss
Answer: (d).20 mm
Q103.
If fck is the characteristic cube strength of concrete in N/mm², the modulus of elasticity of structural concrete Ec = a√fck where the value of a, is

a.

5900

b.

5800

c.

5700

d.

5600

Discuss
Answer: (c).5700
Q104.
The effective depth of a shallow beam is the distance between

a.

maximum compression and tension fibres

b.

neutral axis and maximum compression fibre

c.

neutral axis and maximum tension fibre

d.

maximum compression fibre and the centroid of the tension reinforcement

Discuss
Answer: (d).maximum compression fibre and the centroid of the tension reinforcement
Q105.
The minimum area of cross section of reinforcement in either direction of a slab should not be less than ...... of the slab cross section

a.

0.75%

b.

0.10%

c.

0.15%

d.

0.20%

Discuss
Answer: (c).0.15%
Q106.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The effective span of a simply supported beam is clear span plus its effective depth or centre to centre of supports whichever is less

b.

The effective span of a simply supported slab is clear span plus its effective depth or centre to centre of supports whichever is less

c.

The effective span of a continuous beam or slab is the clear span plus its effective depth or centre to centre of supports whichever is less, provided the width of the support is less than 1/2 of clear span

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q107.
Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.

a.

vertical stiffeners are spaced at a distance not greater than 1.5 d and not less than 0.33 d

b.

d is the distance between flange angles or the clear distance between flanges

c.

for horizontal stiffeners, d is the clear distance between the horizontal stiffener and the tension flange

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q108.
The structure which is subjected to an imposed load after 72 hours for a period of 24 hours, is deemed to be unacceptable if it fails to recover the net deflection less than

a.

90%

b.

85%

c.

80%

d.

75%

Discuss
Answer: (c).80%
Q109.
The pitch of transverse reinforcement of a column is taken as

a.

least lateral diamension of the compression member

b.

sixteen times the smallest diameter of the longitudinal reinforcement of the column

c.

forty eight times the diameter of the transverse reinforcement

d.

least value of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).least value of the above.
Q110.
The pH value of water to be used in concrete shall generally be

a.

not more than 7

b.

not less than 6

c.

not less than 5

d.

not more than 6

Discuss
Answer: (b).not less than 6
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