Structural Design Specifications MCQs

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Q71.
For nominal mix concrete M 15, the required weight of fine and coarse aggregates is 350 kg and the volume of water is

a.

30 litres

b.

32 litres

c.

34 litres

d.

45 litres

Discuss
Answer: (b).32 litres
Q72.
The maximum characteristic strength of the stirrups reinforcement, is taken

a.

350 N/mm²

b.

375 N/mm²

c.

395 N/mm²

d.

415 N/mm²

Discuss
Answer: (d).415 N/mm²
Q73.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The distance between centres of two adjacent rivets in line with the direction of stress shall not exceed 16 t or 200 mm whichever is less in tension members

b.

The distance between the centres of two adjacent rivets in line with the direction of stress shall not exceed 12 t or 203 mm whichever is less in compression members

c.

The minimum pitch of rivets should not be less than 2.5 times the diameter of the rivet hole

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q74.
The minimum diameter of longitudinal reinforcement of a column should not be less than

a.

6 mm

b.

8 mm

c.

10 mm

d.

12 mm

Discuss
Answer: (d).12 mm
Q75.
For all practical purposes, the modulus of elasticity of steel is assumed

a.

200 kN/mm²

b.

225 kN/mm²

c.

250 kN/mm²

d.

275 kN/mm²

Discuss
Answer: (a).200 kN/mm²
Q76.
The grade of reinforced concrete to be used in sea water or structures exposed to sea water should be

a.

M 10

b.

M 15

c.

M 20

d.

M 30

Discuss
Answer: (c).M 20
Q77.
If the specified thickness of a footing is 100 cm, the depth of the form work may be tolerated from

a.

- 2 mm to + 2 mm

b.

- 3 mm to + 3 mm

c.

- 4 mm to + 4 mm

d.

- 5 mm to + 5 mm

Discuss
Answer: (d).- 5 mm to + 5 mm
Q78.
If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least ......of main reinforcement

a.

40%

b.

50%

c.

60%

d.

70%.

Discuss
Answer: (c).60%
Q79.
For spans upto 10 m, the safe span to depth ratio for

a.

cantilever is 7

b.

simply supported beams is 20

c.

continuous beams is 26

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q80.
The angle of inclination of the lacing bars with axis of the member is kept between

a.

20° and 50°

b.

30° and 60°

c.

40° and 70°

d.

50° and 80°

Discuss
Answer: (c).40° and 70°
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