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
✅ The correct answer is option C.

The critical section for finding maximum bending moment for footing under masonry wall is located_______________?

A. at the middle of the wall
B. at the edge of the wall
C. halfway between the middle and edge of the wall
D. at a distance equal to effective depth of footing from the edge of the wall
✅ The correct answer is option C.

According to IS : 456-1978, the cblumn 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
✅ The correct answer is option C.