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1. In RC column, the nominal strength, Pn is multiplied by to indicate its ________ axial
load capacity?
A. allowable
B. permissible
C. not allowable
D. ultimate

2. If the results of site investigation show that the shallow soil is unstable and weak or if
the magnitude of the estimated settlement is not acceptable, a ________ foundation
may be considered
A. mat
B. pile
C. shadow
D. steel

3. Considering ________ loading on the column, it is also subjected to moment

(buckling) aside from compression due to axial loads.
A. concentric
B. cutting
C. point
D. eccentric

4. Minimum thickness of gravel bed for footing is ________ inches and is well
compacted to avoid settlement.

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
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5. The purpose of foundation is to distribute the weight of the __________and all live
loads over an area of sub-grade large enough to prevent settlement and collapse.
A. building
B. substructure
C. superstructure
D. megastructure

6. Clear spacing between spirals shall not exceed ________ mm, nor less than 25 mm.
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 90

7. The computed spacing of stirrups is usually compared with _________ and 600 mm
where d is the effective depth of the beam and the smallest of the 3 spacings is used.
A. d
B. 2d
C. d/2B
D. d/2ad

8. The RC beam must have at least ________ mm width to accommodate 2 of 16 mm

bars.
A. 120
B. 150
C. 160
D. 170

9. The suggested ideal value of steel ratio of RC column is from ________ Ag to 0.03
Ag.
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A. 0.015
B. 0.018
C. 0.025
D. 0.020

10. In cantilever beams, bottom bars can be spliced ________.

A. at midspan
B. near the free end
C. near the support
D. at the top

11. To stop the Burj Al Arab from sinking, it is supported on 250 steel reinforced concrete
foundation ________ piles with 45 meter in length.
A. caisson
B. end bearing
C. friction
D. extention

12. ________ compression members include all such members reinforced longitudinally
with steel shapes, pipe, or tubing with or without longitudinal bars.
A. composite
B. combined
C. complex
D. complete

13. Spread foundation is often required where heavy _________ loads from columns,
girders, or roof trusses are located.
A. concentrated
B. uniform
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C. varying
D. bundling

14. In reclaimed areas or in areas with soft soil underneath, ________ foundations are
used for taller buildings.
A. deep
B. floating
C. pile
D. shallow

15. The computed spacing of slab main bars in the middle strip is compared with
_________ and 450mm (where h is the thickness of the slab) and the smallest of the 3
spacings is used.
A. 1.5h
B. 2h
C. 3h
D. 2.5h

16. ________ is the process of loose soil acting like a liquid during an earthquake; when
it occurs, the homes and buildings atop this soil can sink or fall over when their
foundations loosen or break apart.
A. liquefaction
B. melting
C. solidifying
D. qualidified

17. A/An _______ footing is a square, rectangular or circular slab of concrete that
supports an individual column; widely used for columns with light loads and are not
closely spaced.
A. cantilever
B. combined
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C. complex
D. isolated

18. ________ settlements are generally more troublesome than total settlements
because they distort the structure; this type of settlement causes cracking in walls and
other members, jamming in doors and windows, poor aesthetics, and other problems.
A. differential
B. total
C. unequal
D. equal

19. Piles are long and slender members which transfer the load to deeper soil or rock of
high bearing capacity avoiding shallow soil of ________bearing capacity.
A. low
B. moderate
C. high
D. very low

20. The use of floating foundation is based on the concept that the weight of the
excavated soil must be ________ the weight of the building to be built on it.
A, equal to
B. more than
C. less than
D. largest
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REFERENCE:

https://ia601909.us.archive.org/35/items/Architectural_Structures/Architectural_Structur
es.pdf
https://www.slideshare.net/kicna/architectural-structures
https://faculty-legacy.arch.tamu.edu/anichols/index_files/courses/ends231/package.pdf

**NOTE: Blue highlighted answers in the multiple choice is the right answer