Description : The Maximum diameter steel in slabs should not exceed --------- the total thickness of the slab [ A ] One-half [ B ] One-fourth [ C ] One-eighth [ D ] One-sixteenth
Last Answer : [ C ] One-eighth
Description : Basic values of span/effective depth ratios to be used for beams and slabs with spans [ A ] Less than 10m [ B ] Less than 20 m [ C ] 10 m- 20 m [ D ] More than 20 m
Last Answer : [ A ] Less than 10m
Description : In alluvial channels carrying clear water, the ratio of maximum tractive shear stress on the slides and that on the channel beams approximately. a) 0.5 b) 1.76 c) 0.76 d) 1.5
Last Answer : c) 0.76
Description : In slabs the Maximum horizontal distance between parallel main reinforcement should not exceed i.Three times effective depth ii Five times effective depth iii 300mm iv 450 mm [ A ] i and iii [ B ] i and iv [ C ] ii and iii [ D ] ii and iv
Last Answer : [ A ] i and iii
Description : According to I.S. : 456, slabs which span in two directions with corners held down, are assumed to be divided in each direction into middle strips and edge strips such that the width of the middle strip, is ... (C) Three-fourth of the width of the slab (D) Four-fifth of the width of the slab
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The maximum area of tension reinforcement in beams shall not exceed (A) 0.15 % (B) 1.5 % (C) 4 % (D) 1 %
Description : Steel beam theory is used for (A) Design of simple steel beams (B) Steel beams encased in concrete (C) Doubly reinforced beams ignoring compressive stress in concrete (D) Beams if shear exceeds 4 times allowable shear stress
Description : A pre-stressed concrete member is preferred because (A) Its dimensions are not decided from the diagonal tensile stress (B) Large size of long beams carrying large shear force need not be adopted (C) Removal of cracks in the members due to shrinkage (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The allowable shear stress in stiffened webs of mild steel beams decreases with (a) Decrease in the spacing of the stiffeners (b) Increase in the spacing of the stiffeners (c) Decrease in the effective depth (d) Increase in the effective depth
Last Answer : (b) Increase in the spacing of the stiffeners
Description : The allowable shear stress in the web of mild steel beams decreases with (a) Decrease in h/t ratio (b) Increase in h/t ratio (c ) Decrease in thickness (d) Increase in height Where h is the height and t is the thickness
Last Answer : (b) Increase in h/t ratio
Description : For the construction of R.C.C. slabs, columns, beams, walls, etc. the grade of concrete mix used, is (A) 1 : 3 : 6 (B) 1 : 1½ : 3 (C) 1 : 2 : 4 (D) 1 : 1 : 2
Last Answer : (C) 1 : 2 : 4
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Construction joints in columns are provided a few cm below the junction of beam (B) Construction joints in columns are provided at the bottom ... (C) Construction joints in beams and slabs are provided within middle third (D) All the above
Description : Under normal conditions using an ordinary cement, the period of removal of the form work, is: (A) 7 days for beam soffits (B) 14 days for bottom slabs of spans 4.6 m and more (C) 21 days for bottom beams over 6 m spans (D) All the above
Description : The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is (A) 25 to 50 mm (B) 25 to 75 mm (C) 30 to 125 mm (D) 50 to 100 mm
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The roof slabs of multi-storeyed buildings are constructed monolithically to carry the various floor loads (B) The beams of multi-storeyed ... slab is spanned across the secondary beams provided between the main beams (D) All of these
Description : Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of (A) Slabs (B) Beams (C) Girders (D) All of these
Description : The principle used for control of deflection in beams and slabs. [ A ] Maxwell method [ B ] Mohr‟s theorem [ C ] Span to effective depth ratio [ D ] Span to overall depth ratio.
Last Answer : [ C ] Span to effective depth ratio
Description : In a combined footing if shear stress does not exceed 5 kg/cm2 , the nominal stirrups provided are (A) 6 legged (B) 8 legged (C) 10 legged (D) 12 legged
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : In a limit state method of design, when shear reinforcement is not provided, the calculated shear stress at the critical section of a slab shall not exceed; [ A ] Ks 0.25 v fck [ B ] ks 0.20 v fck [ C ] ks 0.16 v fck [ D ] ks 0.10 v fck
Last Answer : [ A ] Ks 0.25 v fck
Description : In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept (A) 40 cm (B) Equal to flange width (C) Twice the flange width (D) Maximum of (a), (b) and (c)
Description : The compressive stress induced in a square key is, (A) Equal to shear stress (B) Four times of shear stress (C) Twice of shear stress (D) Half of shear stress
Last Answer : (C) Twice of shear stress
Description : The Maximum percentage of steel in tension allowed for beams [ A ] 0.2 [ B ] 0.4 [ C ] 2 [ D ] 4
Last Answer : [ A ] 0.2
Description : Which of the following statement is correct (a) The maximum size of coarse aggregate should not exceed one fourth of the minimum dimension of the plain concrete member. (b) The maximum size of coarse ... aggregates of 40mm, 20mm and 10mm sizes are commonly used for concrete works (d) All the above
Last Answer : (d) All the above
Description : Torque and bending moment of 100 kN.m and 200 kN.m acts on a shaft which has external diameter twice of internal diameter. What is the external diameter of the shaft which is subjected to a maximum shear stress of 90 N/mm2? a. 116.5 mm b. 233.025 mm c. 587.1 mm d. 900 mm
Last Answer : c. 587.1 mm
Description : According to IS: 456-2000 Maximum spacing of shear reinforcement in no case shall not exceed [ A ] 250 mm [ B ] 300 mm [ C ] 350 mm [ D ] 450 mm
Last Answer : [ B ] 300 mm
Description : The cross sections of the beams of equal length are a circle and a square whose permissible bending stress is same under same maximum bending. The ratio of their flexural weights is, (A) 1.118 (B) 1.338 (C) 1.228 (D) 1.108
Last Answer : (A) 1.118
Description : Critical section for shear in case of flat slabs is at a distance of (A) Effective depth of slab from periphery of column/drop panel (B) d/2 from periphery of column/capital/ drop panel (C) At the drop panel of slab (D) At the periphery of column
Description : Minimum width of landing should be (A) Equal to width of stairs (B) Half the width of stairs (C) Twice the width of stairs (D) One fourth the width of stairs
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Among maximum shear stress theory and distortion energy theory, which gives the higher value shear yield strength? a) Maximum shear stress theory b) Distortion energy theory c) Both give equal values d) Vary from material to material
Last Answer : b) Distortion energy theory
Description : For the same span and loads fixed beam in comparison with simply supported beams has a. lesser value of maximum deflection b. more value of maximum deflecction c.twice the value of maximum deflecction d.same value of maximum deflecction
Last Answer : a. lesser value of maximum deflection
Description : For the same span and loads fixed beam in comparison with simply supported beams has a. lesser value of maximum bending moment b. more value of maximum bending moment c.twice the value of maximum bending moment d.same value of maximum bending moment
Last Answer : a. lesser value of maximum bending moment
Description : While compared with singly reinforced beams, the depth of doubly reinforced beam is [ A ] Greater [ B ] Lesser [ C ] almost equal [ D ] twice
Last Answer : [ B ] Lesser
Description : The deep beams are designed for (a) Shear force only (b) Bending moment only (c) Both S.F & B.M (d) Bearing
Last Answer : (b) Bending moment only
Description : The range within which a load can be applied on a rectangular column, to avoid any tensile stress, is (A) One-half of the base (B) One-fifth of the base (C) One-fourth of the base (D) One-fifth of the base
Last Answer : (B) One-fifth of the base
Description : In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net ... load should not exceed (A) 10 mm (B) 15 mm (C) 20 mm (D) 25 mm
Description : In the zone of R.C.C. beam where shear stress is less than 5 kg/cm2 , nominal reinforcement is provided at a pitch of (A) One-half lever arm of the section (B) One-third lever arm of the section (C) Lever arm of the section (D) One and half lever arm of the section
Description : Principal planes are those planes on which a. Normal stress is maximum b. Normal stress is minimum c. Normal stress is either maximum or minimum d. Shear stress is maximum
Last Answer : c. Normal stress is either maximum or minimum
Description : In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per ... legs) (A) 50" n (B) 30" n (C) 60" n (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) 50" n
Description : If the distance between the earth and the sun were twice what it is now, the gravitational force exerted on the earth by the sun would be (a) twice as large as it is now (b) four times as large as it is now (c) half of what it is now (d) one-fourth of what it is now
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Weight of a person at a height of 2R from the centre of the earth, where R is the radius of the earth- (1) remains same (2) becomes half (3) becomes twice (4) becomes one-fourth
Last Answer : (4) becomes one-fourth Explanation: The gravitational force is proportional to 1/R2, where R is the distance from the centre of the Earth. So at a height of 2R from the centre of the earth, the corresponding weight would be one-fourth of the original weight.
Description : : In the United States, distilled beverages are designated with a "proof number," which is _____ the percentage of the alcohol content. a. half b. one fourth c. twice d. 4 times
Last Answer : c. twice
Description : A uniformly-loaded D.C. distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. As compared to a similar distributor fed at one end only, the drop at the middle point is (a) one-fourth (b) one-third (c) one-half (d) twice (e) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) one-fourth
Description : Two negative point charges are 2 meters apart and repel each other with a force of 2 newtons. When the distance between the charges is doubled, the force between them is w) one fourth as great x) one half as great y) twice as great z) four times as great
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ONE FOURTH AS GREAT
Description : If the distance between the earth and moon were halved, the force of the attraction between them would be: w) one fourth as great x) one half as great y) twice as great z) four times as great
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- FOUR TIMES AS GREAT
Description : According to the steel beam theory of doubly reinforced beams (A) Tension is resisted by tension steel (B) Compression is resisted by compression steel (C) Stress in tension steel equals the stress in compression steel (D) All the above
Description : Pre-stress loss due to friction occurs (A) Only in post-tensioned beams (B) Only in pre-tensioned beams (C) In both post-tensioned and pre-tensioned beams (D) None of the above
Description : Ultimate strength in tension as compared to that in shear for steel is (A) Half (B) One third (C) One and half times (D) One fourth
Last Answer : (C) One and half times
Description : . An irreversible aqueous phase reaction, A + B → P, is carried out in an adiabatic mixed flow reactor. A feed containing 4kmole/m3 of each A and B enters the reactor at 8m3 /hr. If the temperature of ... be assumed to be independent of temperature and composition. (A) 190 (B) 290 (C) 390 (D) 490
Last Answer : (B) 290
Description : Secondary steel has to be provided across__________ of flanged beams [ A ] Full effective width of flange [ B ] The width of web [ C ] Half of the width of flange [ D ] None of the above.
Last Answer : [ A ] Full effective width of flange