If the length of a combined footing for two columns l metres apart is L and the projection on the left side of the exterior column is x, then the projection y on the right side of the exterior column, in order to have a uniformly distributed load, is (where is the distance of centre of gravity of column loads______________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. y = L – (l – ) ) B. y = L/2 + (l – C. y = L/2 – (l + ) D. y = L/2 – (l – ) ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The transverse reinforcements provided at right angles to the main reinforcement_______________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. Distribute the load B. Resist the temperature stresses C. Resist the shrinkage stress D. All the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.
If Sb, is the average bond stress on a bar of diameter subjected to maximum stress , the length of the embedment is given by_____________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. l = dt/Sb B. l = dt/2Sb C. l = dt/3Sb D. l = dt/4Sb ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The length of the straight portion of a bar beyond the end of the hook, should be at least_______________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. Twice the diameter B. Thrice the diameter C. Four times the diameter D. Seven times the diameter ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The anchorage value of a hook is assumed sixteen times the diameter of the bar if the angle of the bend, is___________________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. 30° B. 40° C. 45° D. All the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The advantage of reinforced concrete, is due to_______________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. Monolithic character B. Fire-resisting and durability C. Economy because of less maintenance cost D. All the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.
As per IS : 456, the reinforcement in a column should not be less than________________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. 0.5% and not more than 5% of cross-sectional area B. 0.6% and not more than 6% of cross-sectional area C. 0.7% and not more than 7% of cross-sectional area D. 0.8% and not more than 8% of cross-sectional area ✅ The correct answer is option D.
For initial estimate for a beam design, the width is assumed__________________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. 1/15th of span B. 1/20th of span C. 1/25th of span D. 1/30th of span ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The width of the rib of a T-beam, is generally kept between_______________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. 1/7 to 1/3 of rib depth B. 1/3 to 1/2 of rib depth C. 1/2 to 3/4 of rib depth D. 1/3 to 2/3 of rib depth ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The minimum thickness of a flat slab is taken_________________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. L/32 for end panels without drops B. L/36 for end panels without drops C. L/36 for interior panels without drop D. All the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.