According to ISI recommendations, the maximum depth of stress block for balanced section of a beam of effective depth d is
A. 0.43 d
B. 0.55 d
C. 0.68 d
D. 0.85 d
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Which of the following R.C. retaining walls is suitable for heights beyond 6 m?
A. L-shaped wall
B. T-shaped wall
C. Counterfort type
D. All of the above
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
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
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Which of the following has high tensile strength?
A. Plain hot rolled wires
B. Cold drawn wires
C. Heat treated rolled wires
D. All have same tensile strength
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Minimum grade of concrete to be used in reinforced concrete as per IS: 456-1978 is
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
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
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
For a cantilever of effective depth of 0.5 m, the maximum span to satisfy vertical deflection limit is
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The relation between modulus of rupture fcr , splitting strength fcs and direct tensile strength fcl is given by
A. fcr - fcs = fcl
B. fcr > fcs > fcl
C. fcr < fcs < fcl
D. fcs > fcr > fcl
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
According to IS: 456-1978, 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
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
If the depth of actual neutral axis in a beam is more than the depth of critical neutral axis, then the beam is called
A. Balanced beam
B. Under reinforced beam
C. Over reinforced beam
D. None of the above
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The maximum value of hoop compression in a dome is given by (where, w = load per unit area of surface of dome R = radius of curvature d = thickness of dome)
A. wR / 4d
B. wR/2d
C. wR/d
D. 2wR/d
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Stress strain curve of high tensile steel
A. Has a definite yield point
B. Does not show definite yield point but yield point is defined by 0.1% proof stress
C. Does not show definite yield point but yield point is defined by 0.2% proof stress
D. Does not show definite yield point but yield point is defined by 2% proof stress
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
While designing the pile as a column, the end conditions are nearly
A. Both ends hinged
B. Both ends fixed
C. One end fixed and other end hinged
D. One end fixed and other end free
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
In a spherical dome subjected to concentrated load at crown or uniformly distributed load, the meridional force is always
A. Zero
B. Tensile
C. Compressive
D. Tensile or compressive
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
For a continuous slab of 3 m x 3.5 m size, the minimum overall depth of slab to satisfy vertical deflection limits is
A. 50 mm
B. 75 mm
C. 100 mm
D. 120 mm
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
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 the above
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
For walls, columns and vertical faces of all structural members, the form work is generally removed after
A. 24 to 48 hours
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
As compared to ordinary portland cement, high alumina cement has
A. Higher initial setting time but lower final setting time
B. Lower initial setting time but higher final setting time
C. Higher initial and final setting times
D. Lower initial and final setting times
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The compressive strength of 100 mm cube as compared to 150 mm cube is always
A. Less
B. More
C. Equal
D. None of the above
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Approximate value of shrinkage strain in concrete, is
A. 0.003
B. 0.0003
C. 0.00003
D. 0.03
Select an option to see the answer and solution.