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PYRAMID IAS ACADEMY a. the depth of the beam is restricted

b. the breadth of the beam is restricted
KARAIKUDI c. both depth and breadth are restricted
RCC- CONCEPTUAL MCQ d. the shear is high
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct 9. The application of elastic theory to the beams is
explanation of A based on the assumption that
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not a correct a. At any cross-section, plane sections bending
explanation of A remain plane after bending
(c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true b. All tensile stresses are taken up by reinforcement
alone and none by the concrete.
1. Grade of steel designated as Fe 415, if c. Steel reinforcement is free from initial stresses
a) the upper yield stress of the steel is 415 N/mm2 when it is embedded in concrete.
b) the ultimate stress of the steel is 415 N/mm2 d. All of the above.
c) the partial safety factor is 1.15
d) the characteristic strength is 415 N/mm2 10. The effect of creep on modular ratio
a) to decrease it b) to increase it
2. Moment redistribution in reinforced concrete c) either to decrease or to increase d) none
beams is
a) More with higher percentage of reinforcement 11. The bond strength between steel and concrete is
b) Less with higher percentage of reinforcement due to
c) Not influenced by the percentage of reinforcement a) friction b) adhesion
d) Not known c) both friction and adhesion d) none of the above

3. The main reinforcement in a simply supported R.C.C. 12. In the limit state method, balanced design
member is placed at of a reinforced concrete beam gives
(a) Top fibre ( b ) side fibres a) smallest concrete section and maximum area of
(c) Bottom fibre ( d ) Top and bottom fibres. reinforcement
b) largest concrete section and maximum area
4. Due to more head room requirements the beam of reinforcement
section preferred is c) smallest concrete section and minimum area
a) Singly reinforced section of reinforcement
b) Doubly reinforced section d) largest concrete section and minimum area of
c) 'T' beams d) 'L' beams reinforcement

5. In a singly reinforced beam, the effective depth is 13. Assertion A : According to IS :456-1978, over
measured from its compression edge to reinforced sections are not permitted.
(a) Tensile edge (b) Longitudinal central axis
Reason R : There is ductile failure of over-
(c) Neutral axis of the beam
reinforced sections.
(d) Centre of tensile reinforcement
14. The modular ratio is the ratio of
6. In the reinforced cement concrete structure, the
(a) Young’s modulus of steel to the young’s modulus
steel reinforcement consists of.
of concrete
a. Deformed bars b. Cold twisted bars
(b) Young’s modules of concrete to the young’s
c. Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars
modulus of steel
d. All of these
(c) Load carried by steel to the load carried by
concrete.
7. When shear stress exceeds the permissible limit
(d) Load carried by concrete to the load carried by
in a slab, then it is reduced by
step.
a) increasing the depth
b) providing shear reinforcement
15. Consider the following statements regarding the
c) using high strength steel
working stress design of under reinforced RC
d) using thinner bars but more in number
sections.
1. The neutral axis depth will be greater than that
8. Doubly reinforced beams are recommended of a balanced section
when
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2. The stress in steel in tension will reach its (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) All the above
maximum permissible value first.
3. The moment of resistance will be less than that 22. Regarding the working stress design of under
of the balanced section. reinforced concrete section,
4. The concrete on the tension side is also to be (a) The neutral axis depth will be greater than that of
considered for calculating the moment of resistance a balanced section.
of the section (b) The stress in steel intension will reach its
Of these statements maximum permissible value first.
a) 1 and 2 are correct b) 1 and 4 are correct (c) The moment of resistance will be less than that of
c) 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct the balanced section.
(d) The concrete on the tension side is also be
16. In a singly reinforced concrete beam, as the load considered for calculating the moment of
increases. Resistance of the section.
(a) Only concrete will resist tension
(b) Only steel bars will resist tension. 23. In a reinforced concrete beam, the shear stress
(c) Both concrete and steel will resist tension. distribution above the neutral axis
(d) Both concrete and steel will resist compression. Following a
(a) A straight line (b) Circular curve
17. A reinforced concrete beam will crack if tensile (c) Parabolic curve (d) All the above
stress set up in the concrete below the
Neutral axis is 24. From limiting deflection point of view, use of
(a) More than the permissible stress high strength steel in RC beam results in
(b) Less than the permissible stress a) reduction in depth b) no change in depth
(c) Equal to the permissible stress (d) All the above. c) increase in depth d) increase in width

18. If the tensile stress in steel reinforcement is 𝝈𝒔𝒕 25. For an over –reinforced (singly reinforced)
depth of neutral axis is n and the effective depth d, rectangular reinforced concrete section
then the moment of resistance of resistance of an (a) The lever arm will be less than that for a balanced
under-reinforced section is section
𝑑−𝑛 2𝑑−𝑛
a. 𝜎𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑠𝑡 [ ] b. 𝜎𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑠𝑡 [ ] (b) The maximum stress developed by concrete will
3 3
3𝑑−𝑛
c. 𝜎𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑠𝑡 [ ] d. 𝜎𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑠𝑡 [
4𝑑−𝑛
] be equal to allowable stress in
3 3 Concrete
(c) The maximum stress developed by steel will be
19. The neutral axis of an over –reinforced section equal to the allowable
falls
(d) All the above
(a) On the critical neutral axis of balanced Section.
(b) Below the critical neutral axis of balanced section
26. Shear span is defined as the zone where
(c) Above the neutral axis o balanced section
a) bending moment is zero b) shear force is zero
(d) Al l the above
c) shear force is constant
d) bending moment is constant
20. Match List I with List II
List I List II
27. The centre to centre spacing of vertical stirrups,
A. Doubly reinforced 1. Serviceability in a rectangular beam, is
section (a) Increased towards the centre of the span of the
B. Limit state design 2. Durability beam
C. Minimum cover 3. Reduction in sectional (b) Decreased towards the centre of the span of the
depth beam.
D. Span depth ratio 4. Ultimate moment (c) Increased at the ends.
capacity
(d) None of these
a) A-2 B- 1 C-3 D-4 b) A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
c) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 d) A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
28. Assertion A : The behavior of an over reinforced
beam is more ductile than that of an under reinforced
21. The moment of resistance of an under- beam.
reinforced section is computer on the basis of
Reason R : Over reinforced beam contains more
(a) Compressive force developed in concrete
steel and steel is more ductile than concrete.
(b) Tensile force developed in steel
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29. If the bond stress developed in a reinforced 𝑚+𝑟

c) ( )×𝐷
𝑚
d) ( ) × 𝐷
𝑚 𝑟
concrete beam is more than permissible value, it can
be brought down by.
37. As compared to working stress method of
(a) Increasing the depth of beam
design, limit state method takes concrete to
(b) Increasing the number of bars.
a) a higher stress level b) a lower stress level
(c) Decreasing the diameter of the bars
c) the same stress level
(d) All of these
d) sometimes higher but generally lower stress level.
30. In the limit state method of design, the failure
38. The maximum permissible shear stress τc, max
criterion for reinforced concrete beams and columns
given in BIS: 456-1978 is based on
is
a) diagonal tension failure
a) Maximum principal stress theory
b) diagonal compression failure
b) Maximum principal strain theory
c) flexural tension failure
c) Maximum shear stress theory
d) flexural compression failure
d) Maximum strain energy theory
39. In a T-beam, the breadth of the rib is equal to
31. When the steel bars are embedded in concrete.
the
The concrete after setting, adheres to the surface of
(a) Total thickness of the slab, including cover
the bars and thus resist any force that tends to pull
(b) Width of the portion of the beam in the
or push this road. The intensity of this adhesive
compression zone
force is called.
(c) Width of the portion of the beam in the
(a) Bond stress (b) Shear stress
compression zone
(c) Compressive stress (d) All of these
(d) All the above.
32. In limit state design of reinforced concrete,
deflection is computed by using 40. Shrinkage in a concrete slab
a) initial tangent modulus b) secant modulus a) causes shear cracks b) causes tension cracks
c) tangent modulus c) causes compression face
d) short and long-term values of Young's modulus d) does not cause any cracking

33. Assertion A: The development length for HYSD
Fe 415 bars is less than that for mild steel plain bars.
Reason R: The permissible bond stress for HYSD
Fe 415 bars is more than that for mild steel plain bars.
34. A doubly reinforced section is used
(a) When the members are subjected to alternate
external loads and the bending moment in the
sections reverses.
(b) When the member are subjected to loading
eccentric in either side of the axis.
(c) When the members are subjected to accidental
lateral loads.
(d) All of the above
35. High yield deformed bars have a
a) definite yield value
b) chemical composition different from mild steel
c) percentage elongation less than that of mild steel.
d) percentage elongation more than that of mild steel.
41. Consider the following statements
1. The limit state of collapse is defined as the
acceptable limit for the stresses in the materials.
2. Limit state method is one that ensures adequate
safety of structure against collapse
3. In the limit state design method, actual stresses
developed at collapse differ considerably from the
theoretical values
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. None
42. The effective depth of a T-beam is the distance
between the
(a) Centre of the flange and the top of the tensile
reinforcement
(b) Top of the flange and the centre of the tensile
reinforcement
(c) Bottom of the flange and the centre of the tensile
reinforcement
(d) Centre of the flange and the bottom centre of the
tensile reinforcement

36. If modular ratio is ‘m’, effective depth is D and 43. In limit state approach, spacing of main
𝝈
stress ratio is ‘r’ (𝒓 = 𝒔𝒕 ), the depth of neutral axis reinforcement controls primarily
𝝈
𝒄𝒃𝒄
of a balanced section is a) Cracking b) Deflection
𝑚 𝑚 c) Durability d) Collapse
a) ( )×𝐷 b) ( )×𝐷
𝑚−𝑟 𝑚+𝑟
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44. the purpose of transverse reinforcement, in a 51. The analysis of slab spanning in one direction is
slab is to done by assuming it to be a beam of
(a) Distribute the effect to f point load on the slab (a) 1m length (b) 1m width
more evenly and uniformly (c) 1m (d) None of these
(b) Distribute the shrinkage and temp cracks more
ever 52. In a slab, the transverse reinforcement is
(c) Keep the main reinforcement in position provided at ___________to the span of the slab
(d) All of the above. (a) 45° b. 60° c. 90° d. 180°

45. How can shear strength be ensured in a beam? 53. The radial moment at the boundary of a simply
a. By providing binding wire on main bars supported circular slab of radius R, subjected to a
b. By providing HYSD bars instead of mild steel bars uniformly distributed load of w will be
c. By providing rounded aggregate a) wR2/8 b) wR2/12 c) 3wR2/16 d) zero
d. By providing stirrups
54. The reinforcement in a continuous slab is
46. When is an R.C.C roof slab designed as a provided
two-way slab? (a) At the top of the slab portion over the
a. If the slab is continuous over two opposite edges intermediate supports.
only (b) At the bottom of the slab portion over the
b. It the slab is un-supported at one edge only intermediate supports.
c. If the ratio of spans in two directions is > 2 (c) All the middle of the slab portion over the
d. If the ratio of spans in two directions is < 2 intermediate supports
(d) All the above
47. Why is the design of a R.C. section as over-
reinforced undesirable? 55. the amount of reinforcement for main bars in a
a. It consumes more concrete slab, is based upon
b. It undergoes high strains (a) Maximum bending moment
c. It fails suddenly d. Its appearance is not good (b) Minimum bending moment
(c) Maximum shear force (d) Minimum shear force
48. What is the assumption in the steel beam theory
of doubly reinforced beams? 56. The transverse reinforcements provided at right
a. Only steel bars will resist tension angles to the main reinforcement.
b. Only concrete will resist tension (a) To distribute the load.
c. Stress in tension steel equals the stress in (b) To resist the temp stresses
compression steel (c) To resist the shrinkage stresses (d) All the above
d. Both concrete and steel will resist compression
57. A two-way slab
49. In limit state design method, the moment of (a) May be simply supported on the four edges, with
resistance for a balanced section using M20 grade comers not held down and Carrying uniformly
concrete and HYSD steel of grade Fe415 is given by distributed load.
Mu,lim=Kbd2, what is the value of K? (b) May be simply supported on the four edge, with
a) 2.98 b) 2.76 c) 1.19 d) 0.89 corners held down and carrying Uniformly
distributed load.
50. Match the List I with List II (c) May have edges fixed or continuous and carrying
List I List II uniformly distributed load.
A IS -875 1 Earthquake (d) All the above.
resistant design
B IS-1343 2 Loads 58. Which of the following states falls under the
C IS-1893 3 Liquid storage ‘Limit state of Serviceability’ as per IS-456?
structure a) Stability under load
D IS-3370 4 Prestressed b) Loss of equilibrium of a structure
concrete c) Floor vibration d) Formation of mechanism
a) A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 b) A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
c) A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 d) A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 59. Find the correct statement from the followings.

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(a) For a cantilever slab, the ratio of span to overall 66. In which condition a doubly reinforced beam is
depth should not 12. used?
(b) One way slab which carry uniformly distributed a. when extra safety is needed.
load should be designed to resist a Sagging bending b. when depth and breadth of beam have to be
moment near mid-span. restricted in size
(c) When the slab is built into a brick or masonry wall c. when large moment is expected
the slab should be designed to Resist a hogging d. when depth is more than 1 m.
moment at the face of the support.
(d) All of the above. 67. The spacing of vertical stirrups in a reinforced
concrete beam subjected to shear force is:
60. Which of the following statements are correct? a) Kept constant throughout the span
1. Splices in flexural members should not be at a b) Increased towards the supports
section where the BM is more than 50% of the c) Decreased towards the supports
moment of resistance. d) Decreased towards the mid span
2. Normal lap splines can be used for all types of
bars irrespective of the sizes. 68. In RCC work if the adhesion of the concrete to steel
3. Where bars of two different diameter are to be is not perfect within elastic limits, then
spliced, the lap length shall be calculated on the a. Steel will be over stressed
basis of the diameter of the smaller bar. b. Concrete will be over stressed
a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c. Steel reinforcement may break
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1,2 and 3 d. Steel will bear more stress than concrete

61. Design of R.C.C cantilever beams is based on 69. The critical section for calculating bending
the resultant force at moment in a footing, supporting a square column is
a) fixed end b) free end taken at
c) mid-span d)mid-span and fixed support a. face of the square column
b. a distance d from the face of the square column
62. A flat slab is supported on c. a distance d from the edge of the footing
(a) Beams (b) column d. a distance d/2 from the face of the square column
(c) beam and column
(d) columns monolithically built with slab 70. The loads to be taken corresponding to limit
states of strength, deflection and crack width are
63. The thickness of the flange of a tee beam of a respectively
ribbed slab is generally assumed as a) working load, working load and working load
a) depth of the rib b) width of the rib b) ultimate load, working load and ultimate load
c) thickness of the concrete topping c) ultimate load, ultimate load and working load
d)half the thickness of the rib d) ultimate load, working load and working load

64. A helically reinforced column of 300 mm 71. Assertion A: In the working stress method,
diameter has 6 bars of 24 mm diameter as the stress in compression steel is taken as 1.5 x
longitudinal reinforcement provided at an effective modular ratio x stress in surrounding concrete.
cover of 60 mm and spiral of 8 mm diameter Reason R: The modulus of elasticity of
provided at clear cover of 40 mm. The core diameter concrete in compression is only two-thirds
of the column is of that in tension.
a) 212 mm b) 220 mm c) 180 mm d) 204 mm
72. The lateral ties in a reinforced concrete
65. Among which of the following conditions a T- rectangular column under axial compression are
beam becomes identical to a rectangular beam with used to
width equal to that of flange? a) avoid the bulking of the longitudinal steel under
a. neutral axis remains within web compression
b. neutral axis remains within flange b) provide adequate shear capacity
c. neutral axis co insides with geometrical centre of c) provide adequate confinement to concrete
beam d) reduce the axial deformation of the column
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73. The span to depth ratio limit is specified in IS:
456-2000 for the reinforced concrete beams, in order
to ensure that the
a) tensile crack width is below a limit
b) shear failure is avoided
c) stress in the tension reinforcement is less than the
allowable value
d) deflection of the beam is below a limiting value
74. A short RCC column of square cross section
400mm×400mm with material grade M25 and Fe415
is reinforced with 8 bars of 20mm diameter. The
value of load ‘Pu’ is nearly
a. 2274 kN b.1274 kN
c. 1574 kN d. 1674 kN
75. The depth of footing shall be calculated for
a) bending moment
b) bending moment and checked for shear
c) shear and checked for bending moment d) shear.
76. Multimit of a RCC beam of width 250 mm and
effective depth 500 mm with concrete grade M20
and steel Fe415 is nearly:
(a) 140 kNm (b) 120 kNm
(c) 150 kNm (d) 175 kNm
77. IS 456-2000 recommends providing certain
minimum steel in a RCC beam
a) to ensure compression failure
b) to avoid rupture of steel in a case a flexural failure
occurs
c) to hold the stirrup steel in position
d)to provide enough ductility to the beam
78. A doubly reinforced beam is considered less
economical than a singly reinforced beam because
a) tensile steel required is more than that for a
balanced section
b) shear reinforcement is more
c) concrete is not stressed to its full value
d) compressive steel is under-stressed
79. The cylinder strength of the concrete is less than
the cube strength because of
a) The difference in the shape of the cross section of
the specimens
b) The difference in the slenderness ratio of the
specimens
c) The friction between the concrete specimens and
the steel plate of the testing machine
d) The cubes are tested without capping but the
cylinders are tested with capping
80. Beam sections of reinforced concrete designed in
accordance with ultimate strength or limit state
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design approach, as compared to section designed
by working stress method for the same conditions
of load and span, and the same width usually have
a) a larger depth and smaller amount reinforcement
b) the same depth and same reinforcement
c) smaller depth and more reinforcement
d) same depth as that of a deep beam
81. The enlarged head of the supporting column of a
flat slab is called
a) capital b) drop c) panel d) block
82. Negative moment in reinforced concrete beams
at the location of supports is generally much higher
than the positive span moment. This is primarily
due to curvature at the supports being
a) very high b) very low
c) zero d) of reversing nature
83. If any tension reinforcement in an RC beam
attain its yield stress during loading before the
concrete and then the compression zone fails due to
crushing, the beam is said to be
a) Under-reinforced b) Over-reinforced
c) balanced d) non-homogeneous
84. In limit state design of reinforced concrete,
deflection is computed by using
a) initial tangent modulus
b) secant modulus c) tangent modulus
d) short and long-term values of Young's modulus
85. In a reinforced concrete retaining wall a
shear key is provided, if the
a) shear stress in the vertical stem is excessive.
b) shear force in the toe slab is more than that in the
heel slab.
c) retaining wall is not safe against sliding.
d) retaining wall is not safe against overturning.
86. Design of one-way RC slabs for concentrated
load is done by
a) using Pigeaud's moment coefficients
b) taking slab strip of unit width containing the load
c) taking slab strip of width effective in resisting the
load
d) taking orthogonal slab strips of unit width
containing the load
87. Shear resistance of concrete in a reinforcement
beam is dependent on
a) Tension reinforcement in the beam
b) Compression reinforcement in the beam
c) Shear reinforcement in the beam
d) None of the reinforcement in the beam
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88. Consider the following statements concerning
both the working stress design and ultimate
strength design of reinforced concrete.
1. Plane section before bending remains plane
after bending
2. The tensile strength of concrete is ignored
Of these statements
a) 1 alone is correct b) 2 alone is correct
c) both 1 and 2 are correct d) both 1 and 2 are false
89. Torsion resisting capacity of a given RC section
a) decreases with decrease in stirrup spacing
b) deceases with increases in longitudinal bars.
c) does not depend upon stirrup and longitudinal
steels.
d) increases with the increases in stirrup and
longitudinal steels.
90. Assertion A : The load factor for live load
is greater than that for dead load.
Reason R : The live loads are more uncertain than
dead loads.
91. Drop panel is a structural component in
a) Grid floor b) void slab c) Flat slab d) none
92. The effective depth of a singly reinforced
rectangular beam is 30 cm. The section is over
reinforced and the neutral axis is 12 cm below the
top. If the maximum stress attained by concrete is 50
kg/cm2 and the modular ratio is 18, then the stress
developed in steel would be
a) 1800 kg/cm2 b) 1600 kg/cm2
c) 1350 kg/cm 2 d) 1300 kg/cm2
93. Which one of the following statements about the
percentage of tensile steel required to produce a
balanced reinforced concrete section is correct?
The required percentage of steel
a) reduces as the yield strength of steel increases.
b) remains unchanged irrespective of the yield
strength of steel.
c) is the same for a given quality of steel irrespective
of whether working stress method is followed or
ultimate load method is used.
d) is only a function of the modulus of elasticity of
steel.
94. In a doubly reinforced rectangular beam, the
allowable stress in compression steel is
a) equal to the permissible stress in tension in steel
b) more than the permissible stress in tension in steel
c) less than the permissible stress in tension in steel
d) not related to the permissible concrete
compression stress
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95. In a reinforced concrete member, the best
way to ensure adequate bond is
a. to provide minimum no. of large diameter bars
b. to provide large number of smaller diameter bars
c. to increase the cover for reinforcement
d. to provide additional stirrups
96. In a cantilever beam carrying gravity load, main
reinforcement is provided
a. above the neutral axis b. as vertical stirrups
c. as a helical reinforcement
d. below the neutral axis
97. Temperature and shrinkage steel is provided in
reinforced concrete slabs because
a. it occupies larger area b. its thickness is less
c. it is a main structural element
d. it is a flexural member
98. Flexural shear failure in a reinforced concrete
beam
i) occurs under large bending moment
and less shear force
ii) results in cracks which are normally
at 900 with the horizontal
iii) occurs when shear span to effective depth ratio
is less than 1
Of these statements
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (i) and (iii) are correct
c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
99. Which one of the following sections of equal
cross-sectional area can resist the torsional moment
of RCC beam section more efficiently when
working stress design is being adopted?
a) An unsymmetrical I-section b) A box section
c) A solid rectangular section
d) A symmetrical I-section
100. Assertion A: Shear capacity of a concrete beam
increases with the increases in tension reinforcement.
Reason R: Increase in tension reinforcement
increases aggregate interlocking force.
101. Percentage of steel for balanced design of a
singly reinforced rectangular section by limit state
method depends on
i) characteristic strength of concrete
ii) yield strength of steel
iii) modulus of elasticity of steel
iv) geometry of the section
The correct answer is
a) only (ii) b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
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102. The compression reinforcement in a beam a) capacity of column is decreased

designed by limit state method, is provided for b) ductility of column reduces
a. Mu b. Mu, lim c) capacity of column is decreased but ductility of
c. Mu-Mu, lim d. Mu + Mu, lim column increases
d) both the capacity of column and ductility of
103. The diagonal tension which results in ultimate column increase
failure due to development of diagonal tension
cracks, depends on 110. An RC short column with 300 mmx300 mm
a) shear span b) effective depth square cross-section is made of M20 grade concrete
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above and has 4 numbers, 20 mm diameter longitudinal
bars of Fe- 415 steel. It is under the action of a
104. Assertion A : For determining uniaxial concentric axial compressive load. Ignoring the
compressive strength of concrete, cube is a better test reduction in the area of concrete due to steel bars,
specimen as compared to cylinder. the ultimate axial load carrying capacity of the
Reason R : Stress distribution is more uniform column is
over the cross-section of a cylinder as compared to a) 1659 kN b) 1548 kN c) 1198 kN d) 1069 kN
cube.
111. If the depth of neutral axis for a singly
105. The bond strength between steel reinforcement reinforced rectangular section is represented by kd
and concrete is affected by in working stress design, then the value of k for
i) steel properties ii) concrete properties balanced section
iii) shrinkage of concrete a) depends on 𝜎𝑠𝑡 , only b) depends on 𝜎𝑐𝑏𝑐 only
The correct answer is c) depends on both 𝜎𝑠𝑡 and 𝜎𝑐𝑏𝑐
a) (i) and (ii) b) (ii) and (iii) d) is independent of both 𝜎𝑠𝑡 and 𝜎𝑐𝑏𝑐
c) (i) and (iii) d) (i) (ii) and (iii)
112. If a beam fails in bond, then its bond strength
106. Marcus correction is introduced as simple can be increased most economically by
correction to a) increasing the depth of beam
a) reactions at support of a continuous slab obtained b) using thinner bars but more in nun
by Westergaard method to allow for corner restraint c) using thicker bars but less in number
of slab. d) providing vertical stirrups
b) sagging moments of a slab continuous over
supports to allow for assistance given by torsion. 113. Diagonal tension in a beam
c) moments obtained by Rankine Grashoff method to a) is maximum at neutral axis
allow for corner restraint at corners and for assistance b) decreases below the neutral axis and increases
given by torsion, above the neutral axis
d) be applied to the steel area to counteract the c) increases below the neutral axis and decreases
negative bending moment at support to take care of above the neutral axis
stress concentration. d) remains same

107. The depth of footing for an isolated column is 114. For a reinforced concrete section the, shape of
governed by shear stress diagram is
i) maximum bending moment ii) shear force a) wholly parabolic b) wholly rectangular
iii) punching shear c) parabolic above neutral axis and rectangular below
The correct answer is neutral axis
a) only (i) b) (i)and(ii) c) (i) and (iii) d) (i), (ii) and (iii) d) rectangular above neutral axis and parabolic below
neutral axis.
108. To minimize the effect of differential
settlement, the area of a footing should be designed 115. Examine the following statements:
for i) Factor of safety for steel should be based on its
a) dead load only b) dead load + live load yield stress.
c) dead load + fraction of live load ii) Factor of safety for steel should be based on its
d) live load + fraction of dead load ultimate stress.
iii) Factor of safety for concrete should be based on
109. Due to circumferential action of the spiral in a its yield stress.
spirally reinforced column
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its ultimate stress.
The correct statements are
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i)and(iv)c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
116. As per IS:456-2000, consider the following
statements:
1. The modular ratio considered in the working
stress method depends on the type of steel used.
2. There is an upper limit on the nominal shear
stress in beams (even with shear reinforcement) due
to the possibility of crushing of concrete in diagonal
compression.
3. A rectangular slab whose length is equal to its
width may not be a two-way slab for some support
conditions.
The TRUE statements are
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3
117. When HYSD bars are used in place of mild
steel bars in beam, the bond strength
a. Does not change b. Increases
c. Decreases d. Becomes zero
118. In the design of a reinforced concrete beam the
requirement for bond is not getting satisfied. The
economical option to satisfy the required for bond
is by
a) bundling of bars
b) providing smaller diameter bars more in number
c)providing larger diameter bars less in number
d)providing same diameter bars more in number
119. The individual variation between test strength
of sample should not be more than
a) ± 5% of average b) ± 10% of average
c) ± 15% of average d) ± 20% of average
120. In a reinforced concreted beam column, the
increase in the flexural strength along with the
increase in the axial strength occurs
a) beyond the elastic limit of the material
b) when the yielding of tension reinforcement
governs the strength
c) when the crushing of the concrete in the
compression zone governs the strength
d) never
121. An RC square footing of side length 2 m and
uniform effective depth 200 mm is provided for a
300 mmx300 mm column. The line of action of the
vertical compressive load passes through the
centroid of the footing as well as the column. If the
magnitude of the load is 320 kN, the nominal
transverse (one way) shear stress in the footing is
a) 0.26 N/mm2 b) 0.30 N/mm2
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c) 0.34 N/mm2 d) 0.75 N/mm2
122. If a two-way slab is found to be unsafe in
shear, then the preferred remedy is
a) to provide shear stirrups
b) to increase the flexural reinforcement by 15%
c) to increase the thickness of the slab adequately
d) to increase the distribution reinforcement in edge
strips
123. Torsion reinforcement provided at the corners
of a two-way slab
a) distributes bending moment uniformly
b) prevents corners from lifting
c) controls cracking at corners
d) does not allows any twist at corners
124. A RC column of square cross-section (400 ×
400mm2) has its column load-moment interaction
diagram as shown in figure below.
What is the maximum uniaxial eccentricity at
which a factored load Pu=640 kN can be applied
safely? (take fck = 20MPa)
a) 300 mm b) 400 mm c) 600 mm d) 800 mm
125. Shear resistance of concrete in a reinforcement
beam is dependent on
a) Tension reinforcement in the beam
b) Compression reinforcement in the beam
c) Shear reinforcement in the beam
d) None of the reinforcement in the beam
126. In RCC beams, as the percentage areas of
tensile steel increases
a) depth of neutral axis increases
b) depth of neutral axis decreases
c) depth of neutral axis does not change
d) lever arm increases
127. If the load acting on a commonly conventional
sized RC column increases continuously from zero
to higher magnitudes, the magnitude of the uniaxial
ultimate moment that can be allowed on the column
a) increases b) decreases
c) increases and then decreases d) remains constant
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128. Assertion A: In a helically reinforced concrete d. a collapse limit state

column, the concrete core is subjected to triaxial state
of stress 135. In the case of a continuous RC beam, in order
Reason R: Helically reinforced concrete to obtain the maximum positive span moment,
columns are very much suitable for earthquake where should the live load be placed?
resistant structures. a. On all the spans
b. On alternate spans starting from the left
129. In a R.C section under flexure, the assumption c. On spans adjacent to the spans under consideration
that “a plane section before bending remains plane d. On the span plus alternate spans
after bending” leads to
a) Strain distribution being linear across the depth 136. As per codal provisions in two way slabs, the
b) Stress distribution being linear across the depth minimum mild steel reinforcement to be provided
c) both stress and strain distribution being linear in the edge strip is
across the depth a. On the basis of minimum bending moment
d) shear stress distribution being uniform along the b. Half of the area of steel provided in middle strip in
depth. the shorter span
c. Half of the area of steel provided middle strip in
130. What is the bond stress acting parallel to the the longer span
reinforcement on the interface between bar and d. 0.15 % of the cross–sectional area of concrete.
concrete?
a. Shear stress b. Local stress 137. Assertion (A) In working stress method of
c. Flexural stress d. Bearing stress design, the values of strain in cement concrete and
steel at any point are same.
131. The working stress method of design specifies Reason (R) : There is a perfect bond between
the value of, m= 280/(3𝜎cbc), where 𝜎cbc is the steel and surrounding cement concrete.
allowable stress in bending compression in
concrete. To what extent does the above value of ‘m’ 138. A square column section of size 350 mm × 350
make any allowance for the creep of concrete? mm is reinforced with four bars of 25 mm diameter
a) No compensation b) Full compensation and four bars of 16 mm diameter. Then the
c) Partial material compression transverse steel should be
d) The two are unrelated a) 5 mm dia @ 240 mm c/c
b) 6 mm dia @ 250 mm c/c
132. Assertion (A): Minimum shear reinforcement in c) 8 mm dia @ 250 mm c/c
all shallow beams is provided when shear stress d) 8 mm dia @ 350 mm c/c
exceeds 0.5 τc (where τc is design shear stress).
Reason (R) : Minimum shear reinforcement 139. How is the depth of footing for an isolated
prevents formation of inclined cracks and avoids column governed?
abrupt failures and introduces ductility in shear. 1. By maximum bending moment 2. By shear force
3. By punching shear
133. Consider the following statements: (IES 2008) Select the correct answer
1. In reinforced cement concrete, modular ratio is a. 2 and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only
defined by the ratio (modulus of elasticity of steel) / c. 1 and 3 only d. 1,2 and 3
(modulus of elasticity of concrete).
2. modulus of rupture of cement concrete is a 140. Match List I with List II
function of its characteristic compressive strength. A Serviceability 1 Sliding
3. The characteristic compressive strength of M 20 B Shear key 2 Deflection
grade cement concrete at 7 days is 20 N/mm2 C Shrinkage 3 Cracking
Which of these statements are correct? D Concrete spalling 4 Corrosion
a) 1,2, and 3 b) 1 and 2 only a) A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 b) A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4
c) 2 and3 only d) 1 and 3 only c) A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 d) A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3

134. Working stress method of design for reinforced 141. Under-reinforced concrete flexural members
concrete is 1. are deeper 2. are stiffer
a. not a limit state design 3. can undergo larger deflection
b. a serviceability limit state design Which of these statements is/are correct?
c. a Limit state for crack width a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1 and 2 c. 2 only d. 1 and 3
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142. A reinforced concrete beam is subjected to the Reason (R) : As the bending moment increases,
following bending moments: the total compressive force and tensile force are
Dead load 20 kNm, Live load 30 kNm Seismic load assumed to increase in direct proportion.
10 kNm, the design bending moment for limit state
of collapse is 149. In case of deep or in thin webbed RCC
a. 60 kNm b. 75 kNm c. 72 kNm d. 80 kNm members, the first crack form is
a) flexural crack
143. Assertion (A) : All columns shall be designed for b) diagonal crack due to compression
a minimum eccentricity of unsupported length of c) diagonal crack due to tension d) shear crack
column divided by 500, plus lateral dimension
divided by 30 subject to a minimum of 20 mm. 150. The diameter of the column head supporting a flat
Reason (R) : Assertion refers to the design of slab is about
axially loaded column and it may not be possible to (a) 0.25 times the span
build a perfectly axially loaded column in practice. (b) 2.5 times the diameter of the column
(c) 4 times the diameter of the column (d) 0.5 times the span
144. A simply supported rectangular beam of span
20.0m is subjected to UDL the minimum effective
depth required to check deflection of this beam,
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146. The reinforcement for tension, when required
in members, shall consist of 47 selections in Top
a) only longitudinal reinforcement in the tension face
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b) only longitudinal reinforcement in the
compression face & All top 20
c) only two legged closed loops enclosing the corner
reinforcement
d) both longitudinal and transverse reinforcement

147. The codal provisions recommended minimum

shear reinforcement in the form of stirrups in the
beam.
1. to cater for any torsion in the beam section.
2. to improve ductility of the cross section
3. to improve dowel action of longitudinal tension
bars.
Select the correct answer.
a) 1,2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 c) only 1 d) only 2

148. Assertion A: Under working loads, in a

reinforced concrete beam the lever arm remains
unchanged.

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