Q. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

  • (A) The hooks and other means of anchoring do not delay the collapse of structure
  • (B) The frictional resistance is high for smooth bar surface
  • (C) In the case of deformed bars, adhesion and friction become major elements
  • (D) all of the above
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) all of the above

Q. The purpose of lateral ties in short reinforced concrete columns is to ?

  • (A) facilitate construction
  • (B) facilitate compaction of concrete
  • (C) avoid buckling of longitudinal bars
  • (D) increase the load carrying capacity of the column
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) avoid buckling of longitudinal bars

Q. When the footing is symmetrically loaded, the pressure beneath the footing will ?

  • (A) be uniform
  • (B) not be uniform
  • (C) be zero in the centre
  • (D) be more at the edges
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) not be uniform

Q. The area of longitudinal steel reinforcement in a column should not be ?

  • (A) less than 0.8% of the area of concrete section required for direct load alone
  • (B) more than 6% of the gross sectional area of column
  • (C) either (a) and (b)
  • (D) both (a) and (b)
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) either (a) and (b)

Q. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

  • (A) The volume of lateral reinforcement provided in reinforced piles should not be less than 0.2% of the gross volume of the pile
  • (B) The centre to centre spacing of lateral reinforcement in reinforced piles should not exceed half the width of the pile
  • (C) When the pile has to penetrate hard stratum, the lateral reinforcement at the top of the pie for a distance of three times the width, should be in the form of helix
  • (D) none of the above
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) none of the above

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