Questions and answers for exam Preparation

MCQs

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Question 1. A continuous beam shall be deemed to be a deep beam if the ratio of its effective span to overall depth, is

2.0
2.5
less than 2
less than 2.5

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 2.5
Answer: (b).2.5

Question 2. The depth 'd' of webs without horizontal stiffeners and consisting of tongue plates is taken lesser than the depth of the girder between the flanges less the sum of the depth of the tongue plates, and

eight times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
six times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
four times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
None of the above.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> eight times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
Answer: (a).eight times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates

Question 3. The grade of plain concrete to be used in sea water or structures exposed to sea water, should be

M lO
M 15
M 20
M 30

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> M 15
Answer: (b).M 15

Question 4. In case of continuous beams, the distance between the points of zero moment, may be obtained as (where l is the effective span).

0.5 l
0.6 l
0.7 l
0.8 l

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 0.7 l
Answer: (c).0.7 l

Question 5. The reinforcing bars in beams are not bundled in contact if the diameter of the bars, exceeds

12 mm
20 mm
35 mm
36 mm

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 36 mm
Answer: (d).36 mm

Question 6. For the reinforced concrete member totally immersed in sea water, the normal cover provided for the reinforcing bars is further increased by

10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
40 mm

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 40 mm
Answer: (d).40 mm

Question 7. The effective and actual lengths of a cantilever are same if continuous at the support,

unstrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
with partial restraint against torsion of the support and free at the end
restrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
none of the these.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> restrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
Answer: (c).restrained against torsion at the support and free at the end

Question 8. For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be