Explore topic-wise MCQs in Prestressed Concrete Structures.

This section includes 14 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.

In structure like portal frames prestressing of transform results in __________

A. Tensile contraction
B. Axial contraction
C. Compression
D. Principle contraction
Answer» B. Axial contraction
2.

The axial contraction in case prestressed structures does not influence __________

A. Force and Moment
B. Reactions and moment
C. Deflection and moments
D. Area and moments
Answer» C. Deflection and moments
3.

In statistically indeterminate prestressed concrete structures it is possible to make simple modification to __________

A. Predetermined tendon profile
B. Elongated tendon profile
C. Collapse tendon profile
D. Ridge tendon profile
Answer» B. Elongated tendon profile
4.

The analysis of indeterminate structure supporting the equivalent loading directly yields the __________

A. Span moments
B. End moments
C. Resultant moments
D. Strain moments
Answer» D. Strain moments
5.

The tendon reaction method is based on the principle of __________

A. Equivalent tendon placing
B. Replacing the tendons
C. Tendons
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Tendons
6.

The simplified form of moment equation is given by __________

A. M<sub>ab</sub>+2M<sub>ba</sub>+2KM<sub>bc</sub>+KM<sub>cb</sub> = K<sub>ba</sub>+KK<sub>bc</sub>
B. M<sub>ab</sub>+2M<sub>ba</sub>+2KM<sub>bc</sub> = K<sub>ba</sub>+KK<sub>bc</sub>
C. M<sub>ab</sub>+2M<sub>ba</sub> = K<sub>ba</sub>+KK<sub>bc</sub>
D. M<sub>ab </sub>= K<sub>ba</sub>+KK<sub>bc</sub>
Answer» B. M<sub>ab</sub>+2M<sub>ba</sub>+2KM<sub>bc</sub> = K<sub>ba</sub>+KK<sub>bc</sub>
7.

Which diagram is considered in three moment method analysis of secondary moments?

A. Stress strain diagram
B. Bending moment diagram
C. Pressure line diagram
D. Tee beam diagram
Answer» C. Pressure line diagram
8.

A Transformation profile is any tendon profile consisting of __________

A. Parallel lines
B. Straight lines
C. Bent lines
D. Transverse lines
Answer» C. Bent lines
9.

The resultant thrust line in a two span continuous beam is prestressed by a __________

A. Trapezoidal cable
B. Straight cable
C. Bent cable
D. Parabolic cable
Answer» E.
10.

The resultant moment is a section of __________

A. Determinate prestressed structure
B. Indeterminate structure
C. Hollow structure
D. Transverse prestressed structure
Answer» C. Hollow structure
11.

The secondary moment is also known as __________

A. Parallel bending moment
B. Eccentric bending moment
C. Parasitic bending moment
D. Elliptical bending moment
Answer» D. Elliptical bending moment
12.

The primary moment is the apparent bending moment at a __________

A. Section
B. Span
C. Cross section
D. Equal distance
Answer» B. Span
13.

Based on method of construction, continuous beams may be classified into __________

A. 3 types
B. 2 types
C. 5 types
D. 4 types
Answer» C. 5 types
14.

To develop continuity the short and straight tendons may be used over the ____________

A. Spans
B. Ridges
C. Supports
D. Edges
Answer» D. Edges