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END SEM QUESTION BANK NOV/DEC 2022

Regulation – 2019 V Sem. / III Year
Academic Year 2022-23 Odd Sem
Subject name : DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
Department: CIVIL ENGINEERING
ELEMENTS
Subject code :19UCE503 Question Pattern :Part A - 5 x 1 = 5 Marks
Course Instructor : Dr.P.Kalaiselvi Part B - 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
ASP / Civil Part C – 5 x 16 = 80 Marks
Total Marks = 100 Marks
Course Instructor : Mrs.B.Mallika Time Duration : 3 Hours
AP / Civil
Course Dr.P.Kalaiselvi IS456-2000 and SP16 Code Books are Permitted
Coordinator: ASP / Civil, PG Head
PART A (1 MARK)
UNIT I –INTRODUCTION TO WORKING STRESS AND LIMIT STATE METHODS
Partial Safety factor for M20 concrete as per Working Stress and Limit State
1. Methods. CO 1 Understand
(a) 3, 1.5 (b) 1.5, 3 (c) 1.15, 1.78 (d) 1.78, 1.15
A reinforced concrete structure has to be constructed along a sea coast. The
2. minimum grade of concrete to be used as per IS : 456-2000 is GATE CO 1 Understand
(a) M15 (b) M20 (c) M25 (d) M30
Modular ratio and σcbc (N/mm2) for M20 grade concrete are
3. CO 1 Understand
(a) 13.33, 7 (b) 6, 3 (c) 3, 6 (d) 7, 13.33

In concrete grade M20 the number 20 denotes

4. CO 1 Understand
(a) 20 N/mm2 (b) 30 N/mm2 (c) 40 N/mm2 (d) 50 N/mm2

In working stress method of design the modular ratio for M25 grade concrete
5. is CO 1 Understand
(a) 8.24 (b)10.98 (c)13.73 (d)16.47
Permissible bending tensile stress in high yield strength deformed bars of
6. grade 415 N/mm2 in a beam is CO 1 Understand
(a) 190 N/mm2 (b) 230 N/mm2 (c) 140 N/mm2 (d) 215 N/mm2

7. As per the provisions of IS 456-2000, the (short term) modulus of elasticity of Understand
M25 grade concrete (in N/mm2 ) can be assumed to be
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 (a) 25000 (b) 28500 (c) 30000 (d) 36000 CO 1

If σcbc is permissible tensile stress in flexural compression in N/mm2, the

8. modular ratio is the order of CO 1 Understand
280 280 280
(a) σ𝑐𝑏𝑐
(b) 3σ𝑐𝑏𝑐
(c) 5σ𝑐𝑏𝑐
(d) constant value

UNIT II – DESIGN OF SLABS

According to IS456:2000, the minimum reinforcement in either direction of a

slab of thickness 150 mm shall not be less than for HYSD bars. Cl.26.5.2.1
1. Pg.48 IS456 CO 1 Understand
(a) 200 mm2 (b) 180 mm2 (c) 160mm2 (d) 220 mm2
In a two way retrained slab. the width of middle strip is considered as
Cl.D.1.8 Pg.90 IS456
(a)
2. (b) One-quarter CO 1 Understand
One-eighth (c) Half of the (d) Three-quarter of
of the width of the
of the width width of the slab the width of the slab
slab
of the slab
According IS 456 the maximum permissible shear stress for M20 grade of
concrete is equal to. T.20 Pg.73 IS456
3. CO 1 Understand
(a) 2.4
(b) 2.8 N/mm2 (c) 3.6 N/mm2 (d) 4.0 N/mm2
N/mm2
The Effective span of the Simply Supported slab Cl.22.2 Pg.34 IS456
1.Clear span + effective depth 2. Centre to Center of supports
4. (a) Statement 1 is (b) Statement 2 is (c) Both 1 and 2 Statements CO 1 Understand
correct correct are correct
The Effective cover can be defined as
(a) Nominal
(d) Nominal cover +
5. cover + (b) Nominal cover (c) Nominal cover CO 1 Understand
Twice the diameter of
Radius of + Diameter of bar + Radius of bar/2
bar
bar
Slab of size 3 m x 7 m has 150 mm thickness is resting on brick masonry wall
on all sides. Identify the correct statement.

6. CO 1 Understand

(a) One way slab (b) Two-way slab (c) Flat slab (d) Grid slab
L/d ratio for cantilever slab of span 1.5 m is Cl.23.2.1 Pg.37 IS456
7. CO 1 Understand
(a) 7 (b) 20 (c) 26 (d) 35
Slab of size 4 m x 5 m has 150 mm thickness is resting on brick masonry
8. wall on all sides. Identify the correct statement. Understand
CO 1
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 (a) One way slab (b) Two-way slab (3) Flat slab (d) Grid slab

UNIT III –DESIGN OF BEAMS

According to IS456:2000, HYSD reinforcement Grade Fe415 the value of

1. Xumax/d is T.B Pg.9 SP16 CO 1 Understand
(a) 0.53 (b) 0.48 (c) 0.46 (d) 0.42
The maximum percentage of tensile reinforcement for singly reinforced
2. beams with M20 grade and Fe500 is T.E Pg.10 SP16 CO 1 Understand
(a) 0.57 (b) 0.76 (c) 0.94 (d) 1.13
For 3-legged stirrups of diameter 8mm the area of shear reinforcement is
3. equal to CO 1 Understand
2 2 2 2
(a) 140.74mm (b) 120.64 mm (c) 150.72 mm (d) 80.42 mm
According to IS456:2000, HYSD reinforcement Grade Fe500 the value of
4. Xumax/d is T.B Pg.9 SP16 CO 1 Understand
(a) 0.53 (b) 0.48 (c) 0.46 (d) 0.42
For 2-legged stirrups of diameter 8mm the area of shear reinforcement is
5. equal to CO 1 Understand
(a) 140.74mm2 (b) 120.64 mm2 (c) 100.53 mm2 (d) 80.42 mm2
L/d ratio for cantilever beam is Cl.23.2.1 Pg.37 IS456
6. CO 1 Understand
(a) 7 (b) 20 (c) 26 (d) 35

According to IS456:2000, HYSD reinforcement Grade Fe415 the value of

7. Xumax/d is T.B Pg.9 SP16 CO 1 Understand
(a) 0.53 (b) 0.48 (c) 0.46 (d) 0.42
The reinforcement is provided both in tension zone and compression zone the
beam is called as
8. CO 1 Understand
(a) Singly (b) Doubly Reinforced
(c) T Beam (d) L Beam
Reinforced Beam Beam
UNIT IV – DESIGN OF COLUMNS
Minimum number of longitudinal bars for square and circular column are
1. CO 1 Understand
(a) 4 , 6 (b) 4, 4 (c) 6 , 4 (d) 6, 6
Long column is one whose ratio of effective length to least lateral dimension
2. exceeds CO 1 Understand
(a) 5 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 20
The anchorage value of standard hook in mm for 16 mm dia HYSD bars
3. (T.67 - Pg.185 – SP16) CO 1 Understand
a) 192 (b) 256 (c) 288 (d) 320

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 The anchorage value of standard 90° bend in mm for 16 mm dia HYSD bars
4. (T.67 - Pg.185- SP16) CO 1 Understand
(a) 96 (b) 128 (c) 144 (d) 160
Match and order the following
RCC Element Minimum Cover
1. RCC Slab 50 mm
2. RCC Beam 40 mm
5. 3. RCC Column 25 mm CO 1 Understand
4. RCC Footing 20 mm

(a) 4,3,2,1 (b) 3,2,1,4 (c) 2,1,4,3 (d) 1,2,3,4

What is the ratio of Cement, Fine Aggregate, Coarse Aggregate for
Mix ID Ratio
1. M15 1:2:4
2. M20 1:1.5:3
6. 3. M25 1:1:2 CO 1 Understand
4. M30 1:0.75:1.

(a) 4,3,2,1 (b) 3,2,1,4 (c) 2,1,4,3 (d) 1,2,3,4

What is the size of concrete cube?

7. CO 1 Understand
a) 150mm x 150 mm x150mm (b) 15 cm x 15 cm x15 cm

What is the unit weight of PCC and RCC (C.19.2.1- Pg.32)

8. CO 1 Understand
PCC - 24 kN / m3 RCC – 25 kN / m3

UNIT V – DESIGN OF FOOTINGS AND STAIRCASE

According IS code full strength of concrete is achieved after

1. CO 1 Understand
a) 7 days (b) 14 days (c) 28 days (d) 21 days
In a staircase, the horizontal part of the step along the direction of going is
2. called CO 1 Understand
(a) Riser (b) Tread (c) Going (d) Waist
The combined footing may be
3. CO 1 Understand
(a) Trapezoidal (b) Square c) Circle (d) Either (a) or (b)

In a staircase, the vertical part of the step along the direction of going is
4. called CO 1 Understand
(a) Riser (b) Tread (c) Going (d) Waist

5. The length of the stair case situated between two landings is called Understand
CO 1
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 (a) Rise (b) Tread (c) Flight (d) Waist

Spread footing for a single column is known as the

6. (a) Isolated CO 1 Understand
(b) Combined footing (c) Strip footing (d) Eccentric
footing Footing
When two or three columns are located very near to each other, we provide
a
7. CO 1 Understand
(a) Isolated (d) Eccentric
(b) Combined footing (c) Strip footing
footing Footing
If the wall or column under construction is near some other property, it will not
be possible to spread the footing to both the sides of War or column. In search
case which footing is used?
8. CO 1 Understand
a) Simple pad c) Isolated
d) Reinforced
footing b) Eccentric footing footing
footing

PART – B ( 3 Marks)

UNIT I –INTRODUCTION TO WORKING STRESS AND LIMIT STATE METHODS

1. Explain any three assumptions made in Working Stress Design. CO 1 Understand

(Annex B - P 80)

2. Draw representative Stress, Strain Curve for Concrete and write the Stress CO 1 Understand
Block Parameters. ( Cl.38.1 P 69 Fig. 21,22)

Determine the effective depth for the beam of 300 x 450 mm, reinforced with 3
3. – 20 mm dia with a clear cover of 20mm. CO 1 Understand
(450 – 20 – 20/2) = 420 mm

4. Determine the area of tension reinforcement for the beam reinforced CO 1 Understand
with 3 – 16 mm dia ( 3 x π x 162 / 4 = 602.88 mm2)

5. Explain any three assumptions made in Limit State of Collapse under Flexure. CO 1 Understand
(Cl.38.1 – P 69)

6. Draw Representative Stress, Strain Curve for Cold Worked Deformed Bas and CO 1 Understand
write the definite yield point. (Cl.38.1 – P 69)

7. Explain any three assumptions made in Limit State of collapse under CO 1 Understand
Compression. (Cl.39.1 – P 70)

8. Differentiate Characteristic Strength of Materials and Characteristic Understand

Loads.(Cl36.1,36.2 – P 67) CO 1

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 UNIT II – DESIGN OF SLABS

If the unit weight of concrete is 25 kN/m3, calculate the self weight of the slab
1. with overall thickness of 130 mm. CO 2 Apply
Self weight = b x D x unit weight of concrete = 1 x 0.130 x 25 = 3.25 kN/m

2. Illustrate the plan of One way slab CO 2 Apply

3. Illustrate the C/S of Two Slab way slab CO 2 Apply

The slab is reinforced with 10 mm dia. @ 150 mm c/c as main reinforcement and 8
4. mm dia @ 250 mm c/c as distribution steel. If the thickness of the slab is 150 mm CO 2 Apply
draw the reinforcement details of the slab.

The slab is reinforced with 10 mm dia. @ 150 mm c/c as main reinforcement

5. in both directions. If the thickness of the slab is 150 mm draw the CO 2 Apply
reinforcement details of the slab.

6. Illustrate the C/S of One way slab CO 2 Apply

7. Show diametrically Division of Slab Middle and Edge Strips CO 2 Apply

Fig .25 Pg.90 of IS456 - 2000
8. Illustrate the plan of two way slab CO 2 Apply

UNIT III –DESIGN OF BEAMS

1. Illustrate the L/S of a singly reinforced beam CO 2 Apply

If the unit weight of concrete is 25 kN/m3, calculate the self weight of the beam of
2. size 230 mm x 300 mm CO 2 Apply
Self weight = b x D x unit weight of concrete = 0.23 x 0.30 x 25 = 1.725 kN/m

3. Illustrate the L/S of a doubly reinforced beam CO 2 Apply

4. State the difference between Singly and Doubly reinforced beam CO 2 Apply

5. Differentiate between under reinforced and over reinforced beam CO 2 Apply

6. Sketch and show the difference between Singly and Doubly reinforced beam CO 2 Apply

7. Show Transverse reinforcement in flange oft-beam when main reinforcement of CO 2 Apply

Slab is parallel to the beam Fig.3 Pg.38 IS456-2000

8. Draw the Typical Support Conditions For Locating Factored Shear Force CO 2 Apply
Fig.2 Pg.37 IS456-2000

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 UNIT IV – DESIGN OF COLUMNS

A short column of size 250 X 350 mm is provided with 20 mm dia.

longitudinal bar and 8 mm dia. lateral ties, the spacing of ties is
1. (Cl 26.5.3.2 C.1 Pg.49 IS456-2000) CO 2 Apply

(a) 200 mm (b) 250 mm (c) 300 mm (d) 350 mm

Draw the L/S and C/S reinforcement details of a square column with 4 - 20 mm
2. dia and 8mm ties with a spacing of 150 mm c/c CO 2 Apply
(See the real models in our department)

3. What are conditions specified for the diameter of lateral ties in a column by IS CO 2 Apply
456-2000 Cl 26.5.3.2 C.2 Pg.49

4. What are conditions specified for the pitch of lateral ties in a column by IS CO 2 Apply
456-2000 Cl 26.5.3.2 C.1 Pg.49

5. Illustrate the standard hook and standard 90° bend using SP 16 (Pg. 186) CO 2 Apply

6. Draw the reinforcement details of a rectangular column with 6 - 20 mm dia and CO 2 Apply
8mm ties with a spacing of 150 mm c/c
A column of size 300 X 450 mm is provided with 20 mm dia. longitudinal bar and 8
7. mm dia. lateral ties, the spacing of ties is CO 2 Apply
(Cl 26.5.3.2 C.1 Pg.49 IS456-2000)
(a) 200 mm (b) 250 mm (c) 300 mm (d) 350 mm

8. What is the percentage strength after 1 day, 3 days, 7days, 14 days & 28 days CO 2 Apply

UNIT V – DESIGN OF FOOTINGS AND STAIRCASE

1. Draw the plan of a open well staircase and the loading diagram CO 2 Apply
Fig.18 Pg.64 of IS456 - 2000

2. Illustrate the Effective: span for stairs supported at each end by CO 2 Apply
Landings spanning parallel with the Risers Fig.17 Pg.63 of IS456 - 2000
3. Show the pictorial difference between dog legged and open well stair case CO 2 Apply

4. The floor height of a building is 3360mm. The tread depth is 250mm and the rise CO 2 Apply
height is 140mm. What will be the total number of steps to be provided?
5. Tell at what situation combined footings are preferred to isolated footings. CO 2 Apply

6. At what circumstances a trapezoidal footing become necessary? CO 2 Apply

7. Where a stepped footing become necessary? CO 2 Apply

8. Illustrate and explain where the bending moment and shear will be critical in a CO 2 Apply
footing

PART – C ( 16 Marks)

UNIT I –INTRODUCTION TO WORKING STRESS AND LIMIT STATE METHODS

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 Determine the moment of resistance of a rectangular beam section of 300 mm width
1.a) and 500 mm effective depth which is reinforced with 3 – 16 mm dia. at tension zone CO 2 Apply
by WSD method. Consider concrete grade of M20 and steel grade Fe 415.
OR
1.b) Explain the assumptions made in working stress and Limit state design in detail. CO 2 Apply
Determine the moment of resistance of a rectangular beam section of 350 mm width
2.a) and 600 mm effective depth which is reinforced with 3 – 20 mm dia. at tension zone CO 2 Apply
by WSD method. Consider concrete grade of M20 and steel grade Fe 415.
OR
2.b) Explain Characteristic and design values and partial safety factors of limit state CO 2 Apply
method in detail.
3.a) Explain the assumptions made in working stress and Limit state design in detail. CO 2 Apply
OR
Determine the moment of resistance of a rectangular beam section of 350 mm width
3.b) and 600 mm effective depth which is reinforced with 3 – 20 mm dia. at tension zone CO 2 Apply
by WSD method. Consider concrete grade of M20 and steel grade Fe 415.
A reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section 300 mm wide by 550 mm deep is
4.a) reinforced with 4 bars of 20 mm diameter at an effective depth of 500 mm. Using M CO 2 Apply
20 grade concrete and Fe – 500 HYSD bars, calculate the safe moment of resistance
of the section by LSD method
OR
A reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section 300 mm wide by 600 mm deep is
4.b) reinforced with 4 bars of 25 mm diameter at an effective depth of 550 mm. Using M 20 CO 2 Apply
grade concrete and Fe – 415 HYSD bars, calculate the safe moment of resistance of the
section by LSD method
5.a) Explain Characteristic and design values and partial safety factors of limit state CO 2 Apply
method in detail.
OR
A rectangular beam of concrete grade M20 and steel Fe500 is 300 mm wide and 550
5.b) mm deep effective. It is provided with 4 – 20 mm dia. at tension zone. Determine the CO 2 Apply
moment of resistance of the beam by WSD method.

UNIT II – DESIGN OF SLABS

Design a one – way slab with a clear span of 3.5 m, simply supported on 200 mm
thick concrete masonry walls to support a live load of 4 kN/m2. Adopt M – 20 grade
1.a) concrete and Fe – 415 HYSD bars as per limit state method followed in IS456:2000. CO 2 Apply
Draw the reinforcement details.

OR
Design a two – way slab for an office floor of size 3.5 m by 4.5 m, with discontinuous
and simply supported edges on all the sides with corners prevented from lifting and
1.b) supporting a service live load of 4 kN/m2. Adopt M – 20 grade concrete and Fe – 415 CO 2 Apply
HYSD bars as per limit state methodfollowed in IS456:2000.Draw the reinforcement
details.
Explain the Type of Panel and Moments considered for Bending Moment
2.a) Coefficients for Rectangular Panels Supported on Four Sides with Provision for CO 2 Apply
Torsion at Corners (T.26 Pg.91 of IS456-2000)
OR

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 Design a one – way slab with a clear span of 4 m, simply supported on 230 mm thick
concrete masonry walls to support a live load of 5 kN/m2. Adopt M – 20 grade
2.b) concrete and Fe – 415 HYSD bars as per limit state method followed in IS456:2000. CO 2 Apply
Draw the reinforcement details.

Sketch the Critical Sections For Shear in Flat Slabs with or without drop and explain
3.a) about the column strip, drop and column head with the use of IS456-2000 Fig.12 CO 2 Apply
Pg.54 of IS456 - 2000
OR
Design a two – way slab for an office floor of size 3 m by 6 m, with discontinuous and
simply supported edges on all the sides with corners prevented from lifting and
3.b) supporting a service live load of 4 kN/m2. Adopt M – 20 grade concrete and Fe – 415 CO 2 Apply
HYSD bars as per limit state method followed in IS456:2000.Draw the reinforcement
details.
Design a one – way slab with a clear span of 3 m, simply supported on 200 mm thick
4.a) concrete masonry walls to support a live load of 3 kN/m2. Adopt M – 20 grade CO 2 Apply
concrete and Fe – 415 HYSD bars as per limit state method followed in IS456:2000.
Draw the reinforcement details.
OR
4.b) Draw plan and c/s and also specify all the required details of a one way slab as per CO 2 Apply
the requirements given in IS456-2000
Explain the Type of Panel and Moments considered for Bending Moment
5.a) Coefficients for Rectangular Panels Supported on Four Sides with Provision for CO 2 Apply
Torsion at Corners (T.26 Pg.91 of IS456-2000)
OR
5.b) Draw plan and c/s and also specify all the required details of a two way slab as per CO 2 Apply
the requirements given in IS456-2000
UNIT III –DESIGN OF BEAMS

Design a singly reinforced beam to suit the following data:

1.a) Clear Span = 4 m Width of support = 300 mm Service Load = 5 kN / m CO 2 Apply
Materials : M – 20 Grade Concrete Fe415 HYSD bars
OR
Design a reinforced concrete beam to suit the following data:
1.b) Clear Span = 5 m Width of support = 250 mm Overall depth = 450 mm CO 2 Apply
Service Load (DL + LL) = 40 kN / m Effective cover = 50 mm
Materials : M – 25 Grade Concrete Fe500 HYSD bars
A singly reinforced beam with effective span 4.5 m, width 230 mm, effective depth
250 mm resists a moment of 25kNm , shear force of 20kN. It is reinforced with 3 bars
2.a) of 16 mm diameter at tension zone. Analyze the beam for shear capacity and CO 2 Apply
deflection control .Materials : M – 20 grade concrete and
Fe415 HYSD bars as per limit state method followed in IS456:2000.
OR
2.b) Explain the reinforcement requirements and deflection control of beams as per codal CO 2 Apply
provisions in detail.
Design a singly reinforced beam to suit the following data:
3.a) Clear Span = 4.5 m Width of support = 300 mm Service Load = 4.5 kN / m CO 2 Apply
Materials : M – 20 Grade Concrete Fe415 HYSD bars

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Design a reinforced concrete beam to suit the following data:
3.b) Clear Span = 4.5 m Width of support = 250 mm Overall depth = 450 mm CO 2 Apply
Service Load (DL + LL) = 35 kN / m Effective cover = 50 mm
Materials : M – 25 Grade Concrete Fe500 HYSD bars
4.a) Explain the shear reinforcement requirements of beams as per codal provisions in CO 2 Apply
detail.
OR
A singly reinforced beam with effective span 5 m, width 230 mm, effective depth 300
mm resists a moment of 30 kNm , shear force of 20kN. It is reinforced with 3 bars of
4.b) 20 mm diameter at tension zone. Analyze the beam for shear capacity and deflection CO 2 Apply
control .Materials : M – 20 grade concrete and
Fe415 HYSD bars as per limit state method followed in IS456:2000.
5.a) Explain the reinforcement requirements and deflection control of beams as per codal CO 2 Apply
provisions in detail.
OR
Design a singly reinforced beam to suit the following data:
5.b) Clear Span = 4 m Width of support = 230 mm Service Load = 4 kN / m CO 2 Apply
Materials : M – 20 Grade Concrete Fe415 HYSD bars
UNIT IV – DESIGN OF COLUMNS
Determine the reinforcement to be provided in a square column subjected to uniaxial
bending, with the following data:
Size of column 450 x 450 mm
Concrete mix M 25
1.a) Characteristic strength of reinforcement 415 N/mm2 CO 2 Apply
Factored load 2500 kN
Factored moment 200 kNm
Arrangement of reinforcement: (a) On two sides (b) On four sides
Draw the reinforcement details. (Ex.6 Pg.103 - SP16)
OR
Illustrate the effective length of compression members with different support
1.b) conditions in a tabular format with the aid if IS456 – 2000 and comment on the CO 2 Apply
theoretical value and recommended value ( T.28 Pg.94 of IS456-2000)
Determine the reinforcement required for a column which is restrained against sway,
with the following data:
Size of column 40 x 30 cm
Concrete grade M 30
Characteristic strength of reinforcement 415 N/mm2
Effective length for bending parallel to larger dimension, lex = 6.0 m
2.a) Effective length for bending parallel to shorter dimension, ley = 5.0 m CO 2 Apply
Unsupported length 7.0 m
Factored load 1500 kN
Factored moment in the direction of larger dimension 40 kNm at top
and 22.5 kNm at bottom
Factored moment in the direction of shorter dimension 30 kNm at top
and 20 kNm at bottom
Draw the reinforcement details. (Ex.9 , Pg.106,107,108 of SP 16)
OR
2.b) Explain with the different schematic arrangement of transverse reinforcement of a CO 2 Apply
compression members Cl.26.5.3.2 Pg 49 and Fig 8,9,10,11 Pg.50
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 Determine the reinforcement to be provided in a square column subjected to uniaxial
bending, with the following data:
Size of column 450 x 450 mm
Concrete mix M 25
3.a) Characteristic strength of reinforcement 415 N/mm2 CO 2 Apply
Factored load 2500 kN
Factored moment 200 kNm
Arrangement of reinforcement: (a) On two sides (b) On four sides
Draw the reinforcement details. (Ex.6 Pg.103 - SP16)
OR
3.b) Explain with the different schematic arrangement of transverse reinforcement of a CO 2 Apply
compression members Cl.26.5.3.2 Pg 49 and Fig 8,9,10,11 Pg.50
Illustrate the effective length of compression members with different support
4.a) conditions in a tabular format with the aid if IS456 – 2000 and comment on the CO 2 Apply
theoretical value and recommended value ( T.28 Pg.94 of IS456-2000)
OR
Determine the reinforcement to be provided in a square column subjected to uniaxial
bending, with the following data:
Size of column 450 x 450 mm
Concrete mix M 25
4.b) Characteristic strength of reinforcement 415 N/mm2 CO 2 Apply
Factored load 2500 kN
Factored moment 200 kNm
Arrangement of reinforcement: (a) On two sides (b) On four sides
Draw the reinforcement details. (Ex.6 Pg.103 - SP16)
Determine the reinforcement required for a column which is restrained against sway,
with the following data:
Size of column 40 x 30 cm
Concrete grade M 30
Characteristic strength of reinforcement 415 N/mm2
Effective length for bending parallel to larger dimension, lex = 6.0 m
5.a) Effective length for bending parallel to shorter dimension, ley = 5.0 m CO 2 Apply
Unsupported length 7.0 m
Factored load 1500 kN
Factored moment in the direction of larger dimension 40 kNm at top
and 22.5 kNm at bottom
Factored moment in the direction of shorter dimension 30 kNm at top
and 20 kNm at bottom
Draw the reinforcement details. (Ex.9 , Pg.106,107,108 of SP 16)
OR
Determine the reinforcement to be provided in a circular column with the following
data:
Diameter of column 50 mm
Grade of concrete M20
5.b) Characteristic strength of reinforcement - 250 N/mm2 for bars up to CO 2 Apply
20 mm dia and 240 N/mm2 for bars over 20mm dia
Factored load 1600 kN
Factored moment 125 kN.m
Lateral reinforcement :
(a) Hoop reinforcement

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 (b) Helical reinforcement
Draw the reinforcement details. (Ex.7 , Pg.103 , 104 of SP 16)
UNIT V – DESIGN OF FOOTINGS AND STAIRCASE
Design a suitable footing for a R.C. column of size 300 x 500mm. Supporting a
1.a) factored axial load of 1500kN. Assume safe bearing capacity of soil as 200 kN/m 2 CO 2 Apply
Adopt M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel. Sketch the details of
reinforcements in footings.
OR
Design a dog legged stairs for an office building in a room measuring 2.8mx5.8m
clear. Vertical distance between the floors is 3.6m.width of flight is to be 1.25m.allow
1.b) a live load of 3kN/m 2 .sketch the details of the reinforcements. Use M20 concrete and CO 2 Apply
Fe415 steel. Assume the stairs are supported on 230mm walls at the end of outer
edges of landing slabs.
Design a suitable footing for a R.C. column of size 230 x 300 mm. Supporting a
2.a) factored axial load of 1000kN. Assume safe bearing capacity of soil as 150 kN/m 2 CO 2 Apply
Adopt M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel. Sketch the details of
reinforcements in footings.
OR
2.b) Explain the codal provisions for the design of staircase in detail with diagrams CO 2 Apply
3.a) Explain the codal provisions for the design of footing in detail with diagrams CO 2 Apply
OR
Design a suitable footing for a R.C. column of size 300 x 500mm. Supporting a
3.b) factored axial load of 1500kN. Assume safe bearing capacity of soil as 200 kN/m 2 CO 2 Apply
Adopt M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel. Sketch the details of
reinforcements in footings.
Design a suitable footing for a R.C. column of size 300x300mm. Supporting a
4.a) factored axial load of 1600kN. Assume safe bearing capacity of soil as 200kN/m2 . CO 2 Apply
Adopt M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel. Design the footing and sketch
the details of reinforcements in footings.
OR
4.b) Explain the codal provisions for the design of staircase in detail with diagrams CO 2 Apply
5.a) Explain the codal provisions for the design of footing in detail with diagrams CO 2 Apply
OR
Design a dog legged stairs for an office building in a room measuring 2.8mx5.8m
clear. Vertical distance between the floors is 3.6m.width of flight is to be 1.25m.allow
5.b) a live load of 3kN/m 2 .sketch the details of the reinforcements. Use M20 concrete and CO 2 Apply
Fe415 steel. Assume the stairs are supported on 230mm walls at the end of outer
edges of landing slabs.

Question Pattern:

Part A (5x1) 5 Marks

Part B (5x3) 10 Marks
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 Part C
(5x16) 80 Marks
(Either or Choice)
Total 100 Marks

Question CO Mapping Marks %

Number (Indicate the course outcome achieved bythe Question) Allotted Marks
CO1- Explain the code provisions for the design of structural
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 elements. (Understand) 20 20

CO2 - Apply the limit state concepts for the design of

11,12,13,14,15 80 80
structural elements. (Apply)

SETHU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

An Autonomous Institution
Pulloor - 626 115, Kariapatti (TK), Virudhunagar District.
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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

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 Course Code Course Name L T P C
19UCE503 Design Of Reinforced Concrete Elements 3 1 0 4
Course Objectives:
● To impart knowledge on basic of concepts of design of reinforced concrete structures.
● To Impart the usage of codes for strength, serviceability and durability.
● To provide knowledge in designing various structural elements design and detail the basic
elements like beam, slab, column, footing and staircase.
● To afford knowledge in analysis and design of RC framed structures including planning
and drawings.

UNIT I –INTRODUCTION TO WORKING STRESS AND LIMIT STATE METHODS 6+3

Assumptions made in the working stress method – Permissible stresses – Flexural members - moment of
resistance of singly and doubly reinforced rectangular sections - - Concepts of limit state design,
Characteristic loads, Characteristic strength, Partial loads and Material Safety factors, Representative
stress, strain curves, Assumptions in limit state design, Stress block parameters, moment of resistance of
singly and doubly reinforced rectangular sections
UNIT II – DESIGN OF SLABS 7+3
Design of one-way slabs, two-way slabs, Continuous slabs using IS coefficients. Draw
reinforcement detailing as per SP 34
UNIT III –DESIGN OF BEAMS 12+3
Limit state analysis and design of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced beams - Limit state design
of T and L beam sections - Limit state analysis and design of sections for shear and torsion,
Concept of bond, anchorage and development length, I.S Code provisions. Design examples in
simply supported beams. Draw reinforcement detailing as per SP 34.
UNIT IV – DESIGN OF COLUMNS 8+3
Types of columns – Design of short columns for axial load, combined axial load with uniaxial and
biaxial bending - use of design aids. Draw reinforcement detailing as per SP 34.
UNIT V – DESIGN OF FOOTINGS AND STAIRCASE 12+3
Footings: Different types of footings–Design of isolated, square, rectangular and circular footings.
Types of stairs – Types of Staircases – Design of dog-legged and open well Staircase. Draw
reinforcement detailing as per SP 34.
TOTAL: 45 + 15 = 60 PERIODS

Course Outcomes : - At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO Course Outcome Statements
CO1 Explain the code provisions for the design of structural elements. (Understand)
CO2 Apply theworking stress and limit state concepts for the design of structural elements. (Apply)
Analyze the safety and serviceability requirements of various structural elements as per IS
CO3
code. (Analyse)
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 (Analyse).
(Analyse)
CO4 Analyze the reinforcement detailing of various structural elements as per IS code. (Analyse)
CO5 Draw the reinforcement detailing of structural elements as per IS codes (Modern Tool Usage)
Create the models of structural elements and present it to the peer and Engineering
CO6
community. (Create)

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Krishnaraju.N “ Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures “, CBS Publishers & Distributors

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2015.
2. Ramachandra, “Limit state Design of Concrete Structures” Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2018.
3. Varghese, P.C., “Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete”, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2010.
4. Pillai&DevdasMenon, ―Reinforced concrete design‖, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
2009.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Gambhir. M.L., "Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design", Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited, New Delhi, 2006.
2. Unnikrishna Pillai, S., Devdas Menon, “Reinforced Concrete Design”, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., 2009.
3. Punmia. B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, “Limit State Design of Reinforced
Concrete”, Laxmi Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.

IS CODES:

1. IS 456:2000, Code of practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete, Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi, 2000.
2. SP16: “Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456, New Delhi, 1999.
3. Sp 34 - 1987 Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing.

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