1. In a reinforced concrete T-beam (in which the flange is in compression), the position of neutral ?

be within the flange

be within the web

depend on the thickness of flange in relation to total depth and percentage of reinforcement

at the junction of flange and web

Answer: depend on the thickness of flange in relation to total depth and percentage of reinforcement

Explanation:


2. For M 15 grade concrete, shear reinforcement is necessary, if shear stress is more than ?

0.5 N/mm²

1 N/mm²

1.5 N/mm²

2 N/mm²

Answer: 0.5 N/mm²

Explanation:


3. The part of a flat slab around the column, which is of greater thickness than the rest of the slab is known as ?

column head

panel

capital

drop

Answer: drop

Explanation:


4. According to IS: 456-1978, the thickness at the edge, in reinforced concrete be less than ......... for footings on soils ?

100 mm

150 mm

250 mm

350 mm

Answer: 150 mm

Explanation:


5. The weight of footings is assumed as ............. of the weight transferred to the column ?

5%

10%

15%

20%

Answer: 10%

Explanation:


6. Which of the following statement is correct regarding the working stress design of under reinforced concrete section ?

The neutral axis depth will be greater than that of a balanced section

The stress in steel in tension will reach its minimum permissible value first

The moment of resistance will be less than that of the balanced section

The concrete on the tension side is also to be considered for calculating the moment of resistance of the section

Answer: The moment of resistance will be less than that of the balanced section

Explanation:


7. A combined footing is provided when the ?

bearing capacity of soil is less

end column is near a property line

columns are very near to each other so that their footings overlap

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


8. For a balanced section, the moment of resistance obtained from compressive force will be ............... the moment of resistance obtained from the tensile force ?

greater than

less than

equal to

all of these

Answer: equal to

Explanation:


9. The thickness of the topping of a ribbed slab is kept from ?

10 to 30 mm

30 to 50 mm

50 to 80 mm

80 to 110 mm

Answer: 50 to 80 mm

Explanation:


10. In an over-reinforced section ?

steel reinforcement is not fully stressed to its permissible value

concrete is not fully stressed to its permissible value

either (a) and (b)

both (a) and (b)

Answer: steel reinforcement is not fully stressed to its permissible value

Explanation: