Description : An R.C.C. beam not provided with shear reinforcement may develop cracks in its bottom inclined roughly to the horizontal at (A) 25° (B) 35° (C) 45° (D) 55°
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : A concrete block subjected to shear stresses, then the failure may result by [ A ] Diagonal tension [ B ] Longitudinal tension [ C ] Diagonal compression [ D ] None of the above
Last Answer : [ A ] Diagonal tension
Description : Shear resistance of concrete in a reinforced concrete beam is dependent on (a) Tension reinforcement in the beam (b) Compression reinforcement in the beam (c ) Shear reinforcement in the beam (d) None of the reinforcements in the beam
Last Answer : (a) Tension reinforcement in the beam
Description : A reinforced concrete cantilever beam is 3.6 m long, 25 cm wide and has its lever arm 40 cm. It carries a load of 1200 kg at its free end and vertical stirrups can carry 1800 kg. Assuming concrete to carry one- ... beam, the number of shear stirrups required, is (A) 30 (B) 35 (C) 40 (D) 45
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Lateral reinforcement in R.C.C. columns is provided to prevent the longitudinal reinforcement from buckling (B) Lateral reinforcement prevents ... Lateral reinforcement stops breaking away of concrete cover, due to buckling (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Shear reinforcement is provided in the form of (a) Vertical bars (b) Inclined bars (c) Combination of vertical and inclined bars (d) All the above
Last Answer : (d) All the above
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: Tensile reinforcement bars of a rectangular beam (A) Are curtailed if not required to resist the bending moment (B) Are bent up at suitable ... to serve as shear reinforcement (D) Are maintained at bottom to provide at least local bond stress
Description : In the triaxial compression test, the application of additional axial stress (i.e. deviator stress) on the soil specimen produces shear stress on (A) Horizontal plane only (B) Vertical plane only (C) Both horizontal and vertical planes (D) All planes except horizontal and vertical planes
Last Answer : (D) All planes except horizontal and vertical planes
Description : If the shear stress in a R.C.C. beam is (A) Equal or less than 5 kg/cm2 , no shear reinforcement is provided (B) Greater than 4 kg/cm2 , but less than 20 kg/cm2 , shear reinforcement is provided (C) Greater than 20 kg/cm2 , the size of the section is changed (D) All the above
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 : The temperature reinforcement in the vertical slab of a T-shaped R.C. retaining wall is (A) Not needed (B) Provided equally on inner and front faces (C) Provided more on inner face than on front face (D) Provided more on front face than on inner face
Description : The transverse reinforcements provided at right angles to the main reinforcement (A) Distribute the load (B) Resist the temperature stresses (C) Resist the shrinkage stress (D) All the above
Description : The transverse reinforcements provided at right angles to the main reinforcement. (a) To distribute the load. (b) To resist the temp stresses (c) To resist the shrinkage stresses (d) All the above
Description : In a singly reinforced concrete beam, as the load increases. (a) Only concrete will resist tension (b) Only steel bars will resist tension. (c) Both concrete and steel will resist tension. (d) Both concrete and steel will resist compression.
Last Answer : (b) Only steel bars will resist tension.
Description : In a singly reinforced concrete beam, if the load is vey small. (a) Only concrete will resist tension (b) Only steel bars will resist tension. (c) Both concrete & steel will resist tension. (d) Both concrete & steel will resist compression.
Last Answer : (c) Both concrete & steel will resist tension.
Description : When a load crosses a through type Pratt truss in the direction left to right, the nature of force in any diagonal member in the left half of the span would (A) Change from compression to tension (B) Change from tension to compression (C) Always be compression (D) Always be tension
Last Answer : (A) Change from compression to tension
Description : Maximum allowable spacing of shear reinforcement for vertical stirrups is restricted to [ A ] d [ B ] 0.45 d [ C ] 0.75 d [ D ] 0.90 d
Last Answer : [ C ] 0.75 d
Description : According to IS: 456-2000 spacing of vertical stirrups for shear reinforcement has been limited to [ A ] 0.75 d [ B ] 450 mm [ C ] lesser of 0.75 d or 300 mm [ D ] lesser of 0.75d or 450 mm
Last Answer : [ C ] lesser of 0.75 d or 300 mm
Description : In a doubly reinforced beam , steel reinforcement is provided in a (a) Tensile zone (b) Compression zone (c) Either (a) & (b) (d) Both (a) & (b)
Last Answer : (d) Both (a) & (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 : The possible loading in various members of framed structures are (A) Compression or tension (B) Buckling or shear (C) Shear or tension (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (A) Compression or tension
Description : If the maximum shear stress at the end of a simply supported R.C.C. beam of 16 m effective span is 10 kg/cm2 , the length of the beam having nominal reinforcement, is (A) 8 cm (B) 6 m (C) 8 m (D) 10 m
Description : The purpose of reinforcement in pre-stressed concrete is (A) To provide adequate bond stress (B) To resist tensile stresses (C) To impart initial compressive stress in concrete (D) All of the above
Description : Development length is the length or extension that should be provided on either side from the [ A ] face of the support [ B ] point of maximum tension [ C ] point of maximum compression [ D ] point of minimum compression
Last Answer : [ B ] point of maximum tension
Description : When three sugar mills combine, it is an example of– (A) Vertical combination (B) Horizontal combination (C) Diagonal combination (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Horizontal combination
Description : An association of cement manufacturers is an example of– (A) Diagonal combination (B) Vertical combination (C) Horizontal combination (D) Lateral combination
Description : In generators, the rate of change of flux linkage is maximum when the coil is moving through the A. vertical position B. horizontal position C. diagonal position D. at an angle of 45
Last Answer : horizontal position
Description : In a square beam loaded longitudinally, shear develops (A) On middle fibre along horizontal plane (B) On lower fibre along horizontal plane (C) On top fibre along vertical plane (D) Equally on each fibre along horizontal plane
Last Answer : (D) Equally on each fibre along horizontal plane (D) Equally on each fibre along horizontal plane
Description : On the sea shore structures, the water wave impact causes (A) Direct compressive force due to its horizontal component (B) Shear force due to deflected vertical force (C) Compressive force due to collapse of the wave (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : The main reinforcement in the toe of a T-shaped R C. retaining wall is provided on (i) Top face parallel to the wall (ii) Top face perpendicular to the wall (iii) Bottom face parallel to the wall (iv) ... (i) and (ii) are correct (C) (iii) and (iv) are correct (D) Only (iv) is correct
Description : The main reinforcement in the heel of a T-shaped R.C. retaining wall is provided on (A) Top face perpendicular to wall (B) Bottom face perpendicular to wall (C) Both top and bottom faces perpendicular to wall (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : In T-shaped R C. retaining walls, the main reinforcement in the stem is provided on (A) The front face in one direction (B) The front face in both directions (C) The inner face in one direction (D) The inner face in both directions
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Highways are always constructed in straight line (B) Highways may be provided horizontal curves (C) Highways may be provided vertical curves (D) Highways may be provided both horizontal and vertical curves
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Horizontal D.P.C. is provided at plinth level in internal walls (B) D.P.C. is provided under door and verandah openings (C) Vertical D.P.C. is not provided in internal walls (D) Cement concrete is a rigid damp-proofing material
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Torsional shear stresses are induced in the spring wire when (A) spring is under compression (B) spring is under tension (C) both (A) and (B) (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (C) both (A) and (B)
Description : Under maximum shear stress theory, maximum shear stress is equal to (a) Allowable stress in tension (b) Allowable stress in compression (c) Allowable stress in shear (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Allowable stress in shear
Description : Under maximum principal stress theory, maximum principal stress is equal to (a) Allowable stress in tension (b) Allowable stress in compression (c) Allowable stress in shear (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Allowable stress in tension
Description : Suitability of steel for its use in cable is judged by its strength in (A) Tension (B) Compression (C) Torsion (D) Shear
Last Answer : (A) Tension
Description : The bolt is subjected to __________ when the nut is tightened by putting the washer beneath it. (A) Tension (B) Shear (C) Compression (D) Bending & tension
Last Answer : Option A
Description : A close coiled helical spring is compressed. Its wire is subjected to A. Compression B. Tension C.Shear D. Torque
Last Answer : B. Tension
Description : A thin cylindrical shell under internal pressure can fail by a. Shear b. Compression c. Tension d. None
Last Answer : c. Tension
Description : Under sagging bending moment, the uppermost fiber of the beam is in (a) Shear (b) Compression (c) Tension (d) None)
Last Answer : (b) Compression
Description : A beam is a structural member which is subjected to (a) Axial tension or compression (b) Transverse loads and couples (c) Twisting moment (d) No load, but its axis should be horizontal and x-section rectangular or circular
Last Answer : b) Transverse loads and couples
Description : 18. The property of a liquid which enables it to resist tensile stress is called its surface tension. A) Agree B) Disagree
Last Answer : A
Description : The property of a fluid which enables it to resist tensile stress is known as (A) Compressibility (B) Surface tension (C) Cohesion (D) Adhesion
Description : Diagonal tension in a beam (A) Is maximum at neutral axis (B) Decreases below the neutral axis and increases above the neutral axis (C) Increases below the neutral axis and decreases above the neutral axis (D) Remains same
Description : The maximum twisting moment a shaft can resist, is the product of the permissible shear stress and (A) Moment of inertia (B) Polar moment of inertia (C) Polar modulus (D) Modulus of rigidly
Last Answer : (C) Polar modulus
Description : The main reason for providing number of reinforcing bars at a support in a simply supported beam is to resist in that zone (A) Compressive stress (B) Shear stress (C) Bond stress (D) Tensile stress
Description : Consider the following statements in respect of design of web and flange as splices: 1. Flange splice shall be designed for actual BM at the section. 2. Flange splice shall be designed to resist the actual shear at the section. 3. Web ... are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d)1 and 4
Last Answer : (a) 1 and 3