According to IS: 4561978, the column or the strut is the member whose effective length is greater than (A) The least lateral dimension (B) 2 times the least lateral dimension (C) 3 times the least lateral dimension (D) 4 times the least lateral dimension

According to IS: 4561978, the column or the strut is the member whose effective length is greater
than
(A) The least lateral dimension
(B) 2 times the least lateral dimension
(C) 3 times the least lateral dimension
(D) 4 times the least lateral dimension
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Answer: Option C
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Last Answer : (c) 12

Minimum pitch of transverse reinforcement in a column is (A) The least lateral dimension of the member (B) Sixteen times the smallest diameter of longitudinal reinforcement bar to be tied (C) Forty-eight times the diameter of transverse reinforcement (D) Lesser of the above three values

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A column is regarded as long column if the ratio of its effective length and lateral dimension, exceeds (A) 10 (B) 15 (C) 20 (D) 25

Description : A column is regarded as long column if the ratio of its effective length and lateral dimension, exceeds (A) 10 (B) 15 (C) 20 (D) 25

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

When the ratio of the effective length of the rectangular columns to its lateral dimension exceeds12, then the column is said to be [ A ] Short column [ B ] Slender column [ C ] Biaxial column [ D ] All the above

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Last Answer : [ B ] Slender column

The spacing of transverse reinforcement of column is decided by the following consideration. (A) The least lateral dimension of the column (B) Sixteen times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal reinforcing rods in the column (C) Forty-eight times the diameter of transverse reinforcement (D) All the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The structural member subjected to compression and whose dimensions are small as compared to its length, is called a stmt (B) The vertical compression members are generally known as columns or stanchions (C) Deflection in lateral direction of a long column, is generally known as buckling (D) All the above

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Last Answer : (D) All the above

According to IS: 4561978, minimum slenderness ratio for a short column is (A) Less than 12 (B) Less than 18 (C) Between 18 and 24 (D) More than 24

Description : According to IS: 4561978, minimum slenderness ratio for a short column is (A) Less than 12 (B) Less than 18 (C) Between 18 and 24 (D) More than 24

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Slenderness ratio of the column is the ratio of [ A ] the effective length to width of column [ B ] the effective length to depth of column [ C ] the effective length to least lateral design [ D ] none of the above

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According to IS: 4561978, the maximum reinforcement in a column is (A) 2 % (B) 4 % (C) 6 % (D) 8 %

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

A long vertical member, subjected to an axial compressive load, is called (A) A column (B) A strut (C) A tie (D) A stanchion

Description : A long vertical member, subjected to an axial compressive load, is called (A) A column (B) A strut (C) A tie (D) A stanchion

Last Answer : (A) A column

When a vertical member is carry by mainly axial loads, is called as (a) Strut (b) Column (c) Tie (d) All of these

Description : When a vertical member is carry by mainly axial loads, is called as (a) Strut (b) Column (c) Tie (d) All of these

Last Answer : (b) Column

Columns may be made of plain concrete if their unsupported lengths do not exceed their least lateral dimension (A) Two times (B) Three times (C) Four times (D) Five times

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The spacing of stirrups in doubly reinforced beams should be least of the following (i)Least Lateral dimension (ii)Sixteen times the diameter of longitudinal steel (iii)Forty eight times the diameter of transverse reinforcement [ A ] i [ B ] i and ii [ C ] i and iii [ D ] i, ii and iii

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Last Answer : [ D ] i, ii and iii

The spacing of stirrups in doubly reinforced beams should be least of the following (i)Least Lateral dimension (ii)Sixteen times the diameter of longitudinal steel (iii)Forty eight times the diameter of transverse reinforcement [ A ] i [ B ] i and ii [ C ] i and iii [ D ] i, ii and iii

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Last Answer : [ D ] i, ii and iii

The design yield stress of steel according to IS: 4561978 is: (A) 0.37 fy (B) 0.57 fy (C) 0.67 fy (D) 0.87 fy Where fy is the characteristic yield strength of steel

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

According to IS: 4561978, the flexural strength of concrete is (A) Directly proportional to compressive strength (B) Inversely proportional to compressive strength (C) Directly proportional to square root of compressive strength (D) Inversely proportional to square root of compressive strength

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is (A) Purlin (B) Cleat (C) Batten (D) Strut

Description : The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is (A) Purlin (B) Cleat (C) Batten (D) Strut

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Euler's formula states that the buckling load for a column of length , both ends hinged and whose least moment of inertia and modulus of elasticity of the material of the column are and respectively, is given by the relation (A) P = ²EI/l² (B) P = /EI (C) P = /l² (D) P = ²EI/l

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Last Answer : (A) P = ²EI/l²

What is the difference between column and strut ?

Description : What is the difference between column and strut ?

Last Answer : Both column and strut carry compressive load. Column is always vertical but strut as member of structure could carry axial compressive load in any direction.

In rapid sand filters the ratio of length and diameter of the lateral, should not be greater than (A) 10 (B) 15 (C) 20 (D) 25

Description : In rapid sand filters the ratio of length and diameter of the lateral, should not be greater than (A) 10 (B) 15 (C) 20 (D) 25

Last Answer : (C) 20

The Effective length of braced column generally varies…………the unsupported length of the column [ A ] 0.25 to 0.50 times [ B ] 0.50 to 1.00 times [ C ] 1.00 to 1.50 times [ D ] 2.00 to 2.50 times

Description : The Effective length of braced column generally varies…………the unsupported length of the column [ A ] 0.25 to 0.50 times [ B ] 0.50 to 1.00 times [ C ] 1.00 to 1.50 times [ D ] 2.00 to 2.50 times

Last Answer : [ B ] 0.50 to 1.00 times

The length of the lap in a compression member is kept greater than bar diameter x (Permissible stress in bar / Five times the bond stress) or (A) 12 bar diameters (B) 18 bar diameters (C) 24 bar diameters (D) 30 bar diameters

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Modulus of elasticity of steel as per IS: 4561978 shall be taken as (A) 20 kN/cm² (B) 200 kN/cm² (C) 200 kN/mm² (D) 2 × 106 N/cm2

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Minimum grade of concrete to be used in reinforced concrete as per IS: 4561978 is (A) M 15 (B) M 20 (C) M 10 (D) M 25

Description : Minimum grade of concrete to be used in reinforced concrete as per IS: 4561978 is (A) M 15 (B) M 20 (C) M 10 (D) M 25

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

According to IS:456-2000, the minimum slenderness ratio for a short column is [ A ] Less than 12 [ B ] Between 12 and 18 [ C ] Less than 18 [ D ] Must be greater than 18

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Last Answer : [ A ] Less than 12

A short column (30 cm × 20 cm) carries a load P1 at 4 cm on one side and another load P2at 8 cm on the other side along a principal section parallel to longer dimension. If the extreme intensity on either side is same, the ratio of P1 to P2 will be (A) 2/3 (B) 3/2 (C) 8/5 (D) 5/8

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Last Answer : (C) 8/5 

For Unbraced column, the ratio of the clear height of the column to the minimum dimension of the column shall not exceed [ A ] 30 [ B ] 40 [ C ] 50 [ D ] 60

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Last Answer : [ A ] 30

According to IS:456, the diameter of the helices in circular a column shall be at least [ A ] The diameter of longitudinal steel [ B ] One-half the diameter of longitudinal steel [ C ] One-fourth the diameter of longitudinal steel [ D ] Three-fourth the diameter of longitudinal steel

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Last Answer : [ C ] One-fourth the diameter of longitudinal steel

If the diameter of longitudinal bars of a square column is 16 mm, the diameter of lateral ties should not be less than (A) 4 mm (B) 5 mm (C) 6 mm (D) 8 mm

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

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 aggregate should not exceed one fifty of the minimum dimension of the reinforced concrete member (c)The aggregates of 40mm, 20mm and 10mm sizes are commonly used for concrete works (d) All the above

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Last Answer : (d) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In a king post truss, principal rafter and tie beams are jointed together with a bridle joint (B) Joint between the principal rafter and the king post is made by making tenon and mortise respectively (C) Joint between strut and king post, is generally of mortise and tenon type (D) All the abov

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The purpose of lateral ties in short R.C. columns is to (a) Increase the load carrying capacity of column (b) Facilitate compaction of concrete (c) Facilitate construction (d) Avoid buckling of longitudinal bars

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Last Answer : (d) Avoid buckling of longitudinal bars

Columns of given length, cross-section and material have different values of buckling loads for different end conditions. The strongest column is one whose (A) One end is fixed and other end is hinged (B) Both ends are hinged or pin jointed (C) One end is fixed and the other end entirely free (D) Both the ends are fixed

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Last Answer : (D) Both the ends are fixed

The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose ends are hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 tonnes/cm2 , the permissible maximum crippling load will be (A) 1.288 tonnes (B) 12.88 (C) 128.8 tonnes (D) 288.0

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Last Answer : (B) 12.88

The ratio of the effective length of a column and minimum radius of gyration of its cross-sectional area, is known (A) Buckling factor (B) Slenderness ratio (C) Crippling factor (D) None of these

Description : The ratio of the effective length of a column and minimum radius of gyration of its cross-sectional area, is known (A) Buckling factor (B) Slenderness ratio (C) Crippling factor (D) None of these

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If the effective length of a 32 cm diameter R.C.C. column is 4.40 m, its slenderness ratio, is (A) 40 (B) 45 (C) 50 (D) 55

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The effective length of a R.C column continuing through two storeys, properly restrained at both ends in position and direction, is (a) 0.50 L (b) 0.75 L (c) L (d) 2 L

Description : The effective length of a R.C column continuing through two storeys, properly restrained at both ends in position and direction, is (a) 0.50 L (b) 0.75 L (c) L (d) 2 L

Last Answer : (b) 0.75 L

The Effective length of a column is defined as the [ A ] length between the fixed joints [ B ] length between the points of contra flexure [ C ] unsupported length of the column [ D ] Both (a) and (c)

Description : The Effective length of a column is defined as the [ A ] length between the fixed joints [ B ] length between the points of contra flexure [ C ] unsupported length of the column [ D ] Both (a) and (c)

Last Answer : [ B ] length between the points of contra flexure

An aggregate is said to be flaky, if its least dimension is less than (A) 2/3 mean dimension (B) 3/4 mean dimension (C) 3/5 mean dimension (D) 5/8 mean dimension

Description : An aggregate is said to be flaky, if its least dimension is less than (A) 2/3 mean dimension (B) 3/4 mean dimension (C) 3/5 mean dimension (D) 5/8 mean dimension

Last Answer : (C) 3/5 mean dimension

An aggregate which passes through 25 mm I.S. sieve and is retained on 20 mm sieve, is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than (A) 22.5 mm (B) 18.5 mm (C) 16.5 mm (D) 13.5 m

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than (A) 1/5th of mean dimension (B) 2/5th of mean dimension (C) 3/5th of mean dimension (D) 4/5th of mean dimension

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

An aggregate is said to be flaky, if its least dimension is less than [ A ] 2/3 mean dimension [ B ] 3/4 mean dimension [ C ] 3/5 mean dimension [ D ] 5/8 mean dimension

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Last Answer : [ C ] 3/5 mean dimension

Slenderness ratio of a long column, is (A) Area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration (B) Area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration (C) Radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section (D) Length of column divided by least radius of gyration

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Last Answer : (D) Length of column divided by least radius of gyration 

According to Euler’s column theory, the crippling load for a column of length (l) fixed at both ends is __________ the crippling load for a similar column hinged at both ends. (a) equal to (b) two times (c) four times (d) eight times

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Last Answer : (c) four times

A doubly reinforced section is used (a) When the members are subjected to alternate external loads and the bending moment in the sections reverses. (b) When the member are subjected to loading eccentric in either side of the axis. (c) When the members are subjected to accidental lateral loads . (d) All of the above

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Last Answer : (d) All of the above

What is the lateral surface area of an oblique prism whose right section is a square with one side of length 3 inches and the edge length of the prism is 7 inches?

Description : What is the lateral surface area of an oblique prism whose right section is a square with one side of length 3 inches and the edge length of the prism is 7 inches?

Last Answer : 63 sq. In.

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Description : All the terms of energy in Bernoulli's equation have dimension of (A) Energy (B) Work (C) Mass (D) Length

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The diameter of the column head support a flat slab, is generally kept (A) 0.25 times the span length (B) 0.25 times the diameter of the column (C) 4.0 cm larger than the diameter of the column (D) 5.0 cm larger than the diameter of the column

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Last Answer : Option A

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If the length of a wall on either side of a lintel opening is at least half of its effective span L, the load W carried by the lintel is equivalent to the weight of brickwork contained in an equilateral triangle, producing a maximum bending moment (A) WL/2 (B) WL/4 (C) WL/6 (D) WL/8

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C