Assignment-09

Advanced Reinforced Concrete

Module-8 Columns
All questions carry equal marks

Total Marks: 20

01) As per IS 456 : 2000, the pure axial capacity of the column is calculated by using the
following expression Pu=0.4 f ck A c + 0.67 f y A sc. Here, what is the reason for using
0.67 f y instead of 0.87 f y ?

a) Only because of the code is suggesting the value

b) In pure compression, the strain in the steel is lesser than the yield strain
c) The code is considering 90% of the yield stress in steel
d) All the above
e) None of the above

Ans: b)

02) According to IS 456: 2000, the maximum slenderness ratio of the column is ____

a) 80
b) 60
c) 34
d) 22

Ans: b) 60

03) What are the theoretical values of the effective lengths of the columns for the given
support conditions?

a) 2L for A; L for B
b) L for A; 2L for B
c) L for A; L for B
d) 2L for A; ∞ for B
e) L for A; ∞ for B
 Ans: e)

04) The axial load of the column on the floor is 7500 kN. The story's clear height is 7.5 m. It is
subjected to the lateral load, which produces a story shear of 100 kN and a relative
displacement of 12.5 mm. What is the stability index of the column? Also, state the
column type.

a) Stability index = 0.125, Unbraced column

b) Stability index = 0.125, Braced column
c) Stability index = 0.176, Unbraced column
d) Stability index = 0.176, Braced column

Ans: a) Stability index = 0.125, Unbraced column

05) Choose the appropriate answers concerning the lateral flexibility of the frame

a) The flexibility is calculated by only considering the column as the flexible member
b) The flexibility is calculated by only considering the beam as the flexible member
c) The total flexibility is the sum of flexibility due to flexible columns and flexible
beams
d) All the above
e) None of the above

Ans: c)

06) An RC column with a 300 x 600 mm cross-section has an unsupported length of 3m.
What is the minimum eccentricity of the column as per IS 456: 2000?

a) 16mm
b) 26mm
c) 20mm
d) 10mm

Ans: c) 20mm

07) What is the pure axial capacity of a column having the size of 450x450 mm with 2%
longitudinal reinforcement as per IS 456 : 2000? Consider the M40 grade of concrete
and the Fe415 grade of steel.

a) 4530 kN
b) 4300 kN
c) 4950 kN
d) 5200 kN

Ans: b)
08) The lateral confinement stress (f 2) in the spirally reinforced columns are increased by
____ (Select all the suitable answers)

a) Increasing the volumetric ratio

b) Increasing the grade of confinement steel
c) Decreasing the volumetric ratio
d) Decrease the grade of confinement steel
e) None of the above

Ans: a) & b)

09) Choose the appropriate statements regarding the need for transverse reinforcement in
the form of lateral ties in a column. (Select all the appropriate answers)

a) Lateral ties increase the required section dimension

b) Lateral ties decrease the axial load-carrying capacity of the member
c) Lateral ties provide confinement to the concrete core, thus improving the ductility
and strength
d) Lateral ties provide resistance against shear and torsion
e) All the above

Ans: c) & d)

10) What is the range of effective length factors (k ) for sway and non-sway columns?

a) For sway 0< k <1; for non-sway 1<k < ∞

b) For sway 0.5< k <1; for non-sway 0.5< k <1
c) For sway 0.5< k <1; for non-sway 1<k < ∞
d) For sway 1<k < ∞; for non-sway 0.5< k <1
e) All the above

Ans: d)