Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies

Monthly Test_3 – Design of Concrete Structure

Date: 03.11.2012
Time: 45 Min Course: E3Sem1_Civil
Max Marks: 15

Note: This section consists of 10 questions. Each question carries ONE mark.
1) A reinforced concrete member is subjected to combined action of compressive axial
force and ‘Ec’ is the least compressive strain in the member, ‘fy’ is the yield stress of steel and
‘Es’ the modulus of elasticity of steel, the maximum permissible compressive strain in concrete
member will be
A. 0.002
B. 0.002 (fy/1.15Es)
C. 0.0035 – 0.75Ec
D. 0.0035

2) The maximum compressive strain in an RC column when the minimum strain at one edge is
0.001 should not be
A. < 0.0035
B. > 0.0025
C. < 0.00275
D. > 0.00275

3) The minimum number of bars in a circular RC column is

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10

4) The effective length of a circular electrical pole of length ‘l’ and constant diameter
erected on ground is, where l is unsupported length of the column
A. 0.81
B. 1.21
C. 1.51
D. 2.01
5) The ultimate load carrying capacity of circular section of 300mm diameter with helical
reinforcement using one percentage of reinforcement and M20 concrete and Fe415 grade
steel is
A. 360 kN
B. 1000 kN
C. 100 kN
D. None
6) A concrete column carries an axial load of 450 kN and a bending moment of 60 kNm at its
base. An isolated footing of 2m x 3m with 3m side along the plane of bending moment, is
provides under column. The CG of column and footing coincides, the maximum and
minimum pressure is kN/m2 on the soil under the footing are respectively
A. 95 and 75
B. 95 and 55
 C. 75 and 55
D. 75 and 75

7) A Simply supported beam (250mm x 550 mm) of span 5m, live load is 25 kN/m, torsion is 25
kNm from end to end, concrete M20, steel Fe415, what is the equivalent moment due to
torsion?
A. 136.5 kNm
B. 199.02 kNm
C. 201.73 kNm
D. 62.5 kNm

8) In above problem what is the area of steel is required due to equivalent moment
A. 1200 mm2
B. 1128 mm2
C. 1294 mm2
D. 1520 mm2

9) As per data given in Q: 7 what is the equivalent shear stress?

A. 2 N/mm2
B. 2.4 N/mm2
C. 2.8 N/mm2
D. 2.2 N/mm2

10) The minimum thickness required of cap of pile footing according to IS: 456:2000 is
A. 230 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 300 mm
D. 450 mm

Note: This section consists of one question. Maximum marks are 5 only
1. A longitudinal type of staircase spans a distance of 4 m c/c of beams. The rise, R=160 mm,
going, G=250mm, tread, T=270mm. The treads have 15mm granitic finish and consists of 16
steps. Concrete M20, steel Fe415. Only design the staircase for a live load of 5 kN/m 2.
Breath of the staircase is 1.5m

ANS:

1) C
2) D
3) B
4) D
5) D
6) B
7) D
8) C
9) A
10) C