The load carrying capacity of a helically reinforced column as compared to that of a tied column is about________________?
A. 5% less
B. 10% less
C. 5% more
D. 10% more
MCQs / Q&A
For the design of retaining walls, the minimum factor of safety against overturning is taken as_____________?
For the design of retaining walls, the minimum factor of safety against overturning is taken as_____________?
A. 1.5
B. 2.0
C. 2.5
D. 3.0
The minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in a column is________________?
The minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in a column is________________?
A. 6 mm
B. 8 mm
C. 12 mm
D. 16 mm
The diameter of ties in a column should be_______________?
The diameter of ties in a column should be_______________?
A. more than or equal to one fourth of diameter of main bar
B. more than or equal to 5 mm
C. more than 5 mm but less than one-fourth of diameter of main bar
D. more than 5 mm and also more than one-fourth of diameter of main bar
Maximum percentage reinforcement in case of slabs is limited to___________________?
Maximum percentage reinforcement in case of slabs is limited to___________________?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
The minimum cover to the ties or spirals should not be less than________________?
The minimum cover to the ties or spirals should not be less than________________?
A. 15 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 25 mm
D. 50mm
The limits of percentage p of the longitudinal reinforce-ment in a column is given by_____________?
The limits of percentage p of the longitudinal reinforce-ment in a column is given by_____________?
A. 0.15% to 2%
B. 0.8% to 4%
C. 0.8% to 6%
D. 0.8% to 8%
The main reason for providing number of reinforcing bars at a support in a simply supported beam is to resist in that zone_________________?
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
When shear stress exceeds the permissible limit in a slab, then it is reduced by____________?
When shear stress exceeds the permissible limit in a slab, then it is reduced by____________?
A. increasing the depth
B. providing shear reinforcement
C. using high strength steel
D. using thinner bars but more in number
The permissible diagonal tensile stress in reinforced brick work is_____________?
The permissible diagonal tensile stress in reinforced brick work is_____________?
A. about 0.1 N/mm2
B. zero
C. 0.3 N/mm2 to 0.7 N/mm2
D. about 1.0 N/mm2