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RCC Structures Design

Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a column A, is_______________?

Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a column A, is_______________?

A. (Area of the column A × Safe punching stress)/Load on column A
B. (Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A + Upward pressure × Area of the column) (Correct)
C. (Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A × Upward pressure × Area of the column)
D. None of these

Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a column A, is_______________? Read More »

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An intermediate T-beam reinforced with two layers of tensile steel with clear cover 13 cm encasted with the floor of a hall 12 metres by 7 metres, is spaced at 3 metres from adjoining beams and if the width of the beam is 20 cm, the breadth of the flange is__________________?

An intermediate T-beam reinforced with two layers of tensile steel with clear cover 13 cm encasted with the floor of a hall 12 metres by 7 metres, is spaced at 3 metres from adjoining beams and if the width of the beam is 20 cm, the breadth of the flange is__________________?

A. 300 cm
B. 233 cm
C. 176 cm (Correct)
D. 236 cm

An intermediate T-beam reinforced with two layers of tensile steel with clear cover 13 cm encasted with the floor of a hall 12 metres by 7 metres, is spaced at 3 metres from adjoining beams and if the width of the beam is 20 cm, the breadth of the flange is__________________? Read More »

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In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed________________?

In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed________________?

A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 25 mm

In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed________________? Read More »

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A singly reinforced concrete beam of 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth is provided with 18.75 cm2 steel. If the modular ratio (m) is 15, the depth of the neutral axis, is_________________?

A singly reinforced concrete beam of 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth is provided with 18.75 cm2 steel. If the modular ratio (m) is 15, the depth of the neutral axis, is_________________?

A. 20 cm
B. 25 cm
C. 30 cm
D. 35 cm

A singly reinforced concrete beam of 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth is provided with 18.75 cm2 steel. If the modular ratio (m) is 15, the depth of the neutral axis, is_________________? Read More »

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Minimum spacing between horizontal parallel reinforcement of different sizes, should not be less than________________?

Minimum spacing between horizontal parallel reinforcement of different sizes, should not be less than________________?

A. One diameter of thinner bar
B. One diameter of thicker bar
C. Twice the diameter of thinner bar
D. None of these

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The stem of a cantilever retaining wall which retains earth level with top is 6 m. If the angle of repose and weight of the soil per cubic metre are 30° and 2000 kg respectively, the effective width of the stem at the bottom, is_______________?

The stem of a cantilever retaining wall which retains earth level with top is 6 m. If the angle of repose and weight of the soil per cubic metre are 30° and 2000 kg respectively, the effective width of the stem at the bottom, is_______________?

A. 51.5
B. 52.5
C. 53.5
D. 54.5

The stem of a cantilever retaining wall which retains earth level with top is 6 m. If the angle of repose and weight of the soil per cubic metre are 30° and 2000 kg respectively, the effective width of the stem at the bottom, is_______________? Read More »

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According to the steel beam theory of doubly reinforced beams______________?

According to the steel beam theory of doubly reinforced beams______________?

A. Tension is resisted by tension steel
B. Compression is resisted by compression steel
C. Stress in tension steel equals the stress in compression steel
D. All the above (Correct)

According to the steel beam theory of doubly reinforced beams______________? Read More »

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