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This section includes 23 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Prestressed Concrete Structures knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The maximum eccentricity in the design of composite sections is given as ____________ |
A. | e = ZtZb(Pt) / A(PbZt+PtZb)b) e = ZtZb(Pt-Pb) / A(PbZt+PtZb)c) e = ZtZb(Pt+Pb) / A(PbZt+PtZb)d) e = ZtZb / A(PbZt-PtZ |
B. | e = ZtZb(Pt-Pb) / A(PbZt+PtZb) |
C. | e = ZtZb(Pt+Pb) / A(PbZt+PtZb) |
D. | e = ZtZb / A(PbZt-PtZb) |
Answer» C. e = ZtZb(Pt+Pb) / A(PbZt+PtZb) | |
2. |
The bottom fiber of the prestressed beams is expressed as ____________ |
A. | Ptw – Mmin/Zt |
B. | Ptw + Mmin/Zt |
C. | Ptw – Zt/Mmin |
D. | Ptw + Zt/Mmin |
Answer» B. Ptw + Mmin/Zt | |
3. |
The prestressing tendons are not grouted in the case of ____________ |
A. | Nuclear pressure vessels |
B. | Earth vessels |
C. | Turbines |
D. | Glassc |
Answer» B. Earth vessels | |
4. |
The prestressing steel, sheathing and anchorages should be stored at ____________ |
A. | Site |
B. | Road |
C. | Room |
D. | Bridge |
Answer» B. Road | |
5. |
The coupling units are used in prestressing steel for ____________ |
A. | Joining |
B. | Filling |
C. | Looping |
D. | Closing |
Answer» B. Filling | |
6. |
In typical detail of expansion joint the open cell compression seal is dependant upon its ability to maintain ____________ |
A. | Deflection |
B. | Loads |
C. | Pressure |
D. | Slab |
Answer» D. Slab | |
7. |
Under minimum and maximum moments the critical stresses occur at ____________ |
A. | Edge |
B. | Soffit |
C. | Span |
D. | Eccentricity |
Answer» C. Span | |
8. |
The design considerations of composite section in step 3 and step 4 are ____________ |
A. | Alignment and forces |
B. | Self weight and moments |
C. | Area and moments |
D. | Deflection and moments |
Answer» C. Area and moments | |
9. |
The first two factors considered in design considerations of composite sections are ____________ |
A. | Sectional properties and overall depth |
B. | Elevation properties and overall depth |
C. | Design properties and overall depth |
D. | Construction properties and overall depth |
Answer» B. Elevation properties and overall depth | |
10. |
The critical stress condition generally occurs at ____________ |
A. | Soffit |
B. | Edge |
C. | Middle |
D. | Supports |
Answer» B. Edge | |
11. |
The dimensioning of composite sections involves determining the required size of ____________ |
A. | Precast sections |
B. | Precast beams |
C. | Composite sections |
D. | Prestressed beams |
Answer» D. Prestressed beams | |
12. |
THE_PRESTRESSING_STEEL,_SHEATHING_AND_ANCHORAGES_SHOULD_BE_STORED_AT:?$ |
A. | Site |
B. | Road |
C. | Room |
D. | Bridge |
Answer» B. Road | |
13. |
The bottom fiber of the prestressed beams is expressed as:$ |
A. | P<sub>tw</sub> – M<sub>min</sub>/Z<sub>t</sub> |
B. | P<sub>tw</sub> + M<sub>min</sub>/Z<sub>t</sub> |
C. | P<sub>tw</sub> – Z<sub>t</sub>/M<sub>min</sub> |
D. | P<sub>tw</sub> + Z<sub>t</sub>/M<sub>min</sub> |
Answer» B. P<sub>tw</sub> + M<sub>min</sub>/Z<sub>t</sub> | |
14. |
The_prestressing_tendons_are_not_grouted_in_the_case_of:$ |
A. | Nuclear pressure vessels |
B. | Earth vessels |
C. | Turbines |
D. | Glassc |
Answer» B. Earth vessels | |
15. |
The maximum eccentricity in the design of composite sections is given as: |
A. | e = Z<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>(P<sub>t</sub>) / A(P<sub>b</sub>Z<sub>t</sub>+P<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>) |
B. | e = Z<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>(P<sub>t</sub>-P<sub>b</sub>) / A(P<sub>b</sub>Z<sub>t</sub>+P<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>) |
C. | e = Z<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>(P<sub>t</sub>+P<sub>b</sub>) / A(P<sub>b</sub>Z<sub>t</sub>+P<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>) |
D. | e = Z<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub> / A(P<sub>b</sub>Z<sub>t</sub>-P<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>) |
Answer» C. e = Z<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>(P<sub>t</sub>+P<sub>b</sub>) / A(P<sub>b</sub>Z<sub>t</sub>+P<sub>t</sub>Z<sub>b</sub>) | |
16. |
The coupling units are used in prestressing steel for? |
A. | Joining |
B. | Filling |
C. | Looping |
D. | Closing |
Answer» B. Filling | |
17. |
In typical detail of expansion joint the open cell compression seal is dependant upon its ability to maintain: |
A. | Deflection |
B. | Loads |
C. | Pressure |
D. | Slab |
Answer» D. Slab | |
18. |
Under minimum and maximum moments the critical stresses occur at: |
A. | Edge |
B. | Soffit |
C. | Span |
D. | Eccentricity |
Answer» C. Span | |
19. |
The design considerations of composite section in step 3 and step 4 are: |
A. | Alignment and forces |
B. | Self weight and moments |
C. | Area and moments |
D. | Deflection and moments |
Answer» C. Area and moments | |
20. |
The first two factors considered in design considerations of composite sections are: |
A. | Sectional properties and overall depth |
B. | Elevation properties and overall depth |
C. | Design properties and overall depth |
D. | Construction properties and overall depth |
Answer» B. Elevation properties and overall depth | |
21. |
The critical stress condition generally occurs at: |
A. | Soffit |
B. | Edge |
C. | Middle |
D. | Supports |
Answer» B. Edge | |
22. |
What is necessary to design a precast prestressed section? |
A. | Eccentricity |
B. | Section modulus |
C. | Factor safety |
D. | Reinforcement details |
Answer» C. Factor safety | |
23. |
The dimensioning of composite sections involves determining the required size of: |
A. | Precast sections |
B. | Precast beams |
C. | Composite sections |
D. | Prestressed beams |
Answer» D. Prestressed beams | |