Question 1

For the design of a simply supported T-beam the ratio of the effective span to the overall depth of the beam is limited to

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25

Question 2

In a singly reinforced beam

Accepted Answer

A) Compression is borne entirely by concrete 
B) Steel possesses initial stresses when embedded in concrete 
C) Plane sections transverse to the centre line of the beam before bending remain plane after bending 
D) Elastic moduli for concrete and steel have different values within the limits of deformation of the beam 
A) Compression is borne entirely by concrete 
B) Steel possesses initial stresses when embedded in concrete 
C) Plane sections transverse to the centre line of the beam before bending remain plane after bending 
D) Elastic moduli for concrete and steel have different values within the limits of deformation of the beam

Question 3

If the depth of actual neutral axis of a doubly reinforced beam

Accepted Answer

A) Is greater than the depth of critical neutral axis, the concrete attains its maximum stress earlier 
B) Is less than the depth of critical neutral axis, the steel in the tensile zone attains its maximum stress earlier 
C) Is equal to the depth of critical neutral axis; the concrete and steel attain their maximum stresses simultaneously 
D) All the above 
A) Is greater than the depth of critical neutral axis, the concrete attains its maximum stress earlier 
B) Is less than the depth of critical neutral axis, the steel in the tensile zone attains its maximum stress earlier 
C) Is equal to the depth of critical neutral axis; the concrete and steel attain their maximum stresses simultaneously 
D) All the above

Question 4

If the diameter of the main reinforcement in a slab is 16 mm, the concrete cover to main bars is

Accepted Answer

A) 10 mm 
B) 12 mm 
C) 14 mm 
D) 16 mm 
A) 10 mm 
B) 12 mm 
C) 14 mm 
D) 16 mm

For the design of a simply supported T-beam the ratio of the effective span to the overall depth of the beam is limited to

In a singly reinforced beam

If the depth of actual neutral axis of a doubly reinforced beam

If the diameter of the main reinforcement in a slab is 16 mm, the concrete cover to main bars is

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Exam 3: Concrete Design and Analysis

For the design of a simply supported T-beam the ratio of the effective span to the overall depth of the beam is limited to

In a singly reinforced beam

If the depth of actual neutral axis of a doubly reinforced beam

If the diameter of the main reinforcement in a slab is 16 mm, the concrete cover to main bars is

Structural Design and Analysis

Concrete Construction and Reinforcement

Construction and Design Specifications

Structure Integrity and Rigidity

Important Considerations in Reinforced Concrete Footings and Columns

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