Explore topic-wise MCQs in Prestressed Concrete Structures.

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1.

The section should be redesigned if the nominal shear stresses __________

A. Exceeds the given values
B. Equal
C. Zero
D. Constant
Answer» B. Equal
Discussion
2.

The maximum shear stress value for M35 and M50 is?

A. 3.5 and 4.0
B. 3.7 and 4.6
C. 3.8 and 6.0
D. 4.2 and 4.0
Answer» C. 3.8 and 6.0
Discussion
3.

The maximum spacing (Sv)max is provided for the condition is?

A. V > 1.8Vc
B. V > 1.5Vc
C. V > 2.0Vc
D. V > 3.5Vc
Answer» B. V > 1.5Vc
Discussion
4.

The spacing of stirrups for maximum shear stress is __________

A. 0.9dt
B. 0.10dt
C. 0.12dt
D. 0.7dt
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

The term dt in the spacing equation is termed as __________

A. Lowest value of depth
B. Neutral value of depth
C. Highest value of depth
D. Peak value of depth
Answer» D. Peak value of depth
Discussion
6.

When v > vc condition exits, then the shear reinforcement provided includes which extra terms than actual spacing equation?

A. fy, dt, v, vc
B. ft, dt, v, vc
C. dt, v, vc
D. fe, dt, v, vc
Answer» B. ft, dt, v, vc
Discussion
7.

When the shear force due to ultimate loads is less than 0.5 times shear force of concrete then shear reinforcement is?

A. Provided
B. Not provided
C. Made equal
D. Made zero
Answer» C. Made equal
Discussion
8.

The spacing provided for shear reinforcement is given as __________

A. Sv = (Asv0.87fy/0.4b)b) (Asv0.91fy/0.4b)c) (Asv0.12fy/0.4b)d) (Asv0.23fy/0.4
B. (Asv0.91fy/0.4b)
C. (Asv0.12fy/0.4b)
D. (Asv0.23fy/0.4b)
Answer» B. (Asv0.91fy/0.4b)
Discussion
9.

The ultimate shear resistance for any given section, vc should be least of values __________

A. vcw and vcf
B. vew and vef
C. vrw and vrf
D. vdw and vdf
Answer» B. vew and vef
Discussion
10.

THE_SECTION_SHOULD_BE_REDESIGNED_IF_THE_NOMINAL_SHEAR_STRESSES:?$

A. Exceeds the given values
B. Equal
C. Zero
D. Constant
Answer» B. Equal
Discussion
11.

The maximum shear stress value for M35 and M50 is?

A. 3.5 and 4.0
B. 3.7 and 4.6
C. 3.8 and 6.0
D. 4.2 and 4.0
Answer» C. 3.8 and 6.0
Discussion
12.

The maximum spacing (Sv)max is provided for the condition:

A. V > 1.8V<sub>c</sub>
B. V > 1.5V<sub>c</sub>
C. V > 2.0V<sub>c</sub>
D. V > 3.5V<sub>c</sub>
Answer» B. V > 1.5V<sub>c</sub>
Discussion
13.

The spacing of stirrups for maximum shear stress is:

A. 0.9d<sub>t</sub>
B. 0.10d<sub>t</sub>
C. 0.12d<sub>t</sub>
D. 0.7d<sub>t</sub>
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

The term dt in the spacing equation is termed as:

A. Lowest value of depth
B. Neutral value of depth
C. Highest value of depth
D. Peak value of depth
Answer» D. Peak value of depth
Discussion
15.

When v > vc condition exits, then the shear reinforcement provided includes which extra terms than actual spacing equation?

A. f<sub>y</sub>, d<sub>t</sub>, v, v<sub>c</sub>
B. f<sub>t</sub>, d<sub>t</sub>, v, v<sub>c</sub>
C. d<sub>t</sub>, v, v<sub>c</sub>
D. f<sub>e</sub>, d<sub>t</sub>, v, v<sub>c</sub>
Answer» B. f<sub>t</sub>, d<sub>t</sub>, v, v<sub>c</sub>
Discussion
16.

When the shear force due to ultimate loads is less than 0.5 times shear force of concrete then shear reinforcement is:

A. Provided
B. Not provided
C. Made equal
D. Made zero
Answer» C. Made equal
Discussion
17.

The spacing provided for shear reinforcement is given as:

A. S<sub>v</sub> = (A<sub>sv</sub>0.87f<sub>y</sub>/0.4b)
B. (A<sub>sv</sub>0.91f<sub>y</sub>/0.4b)
C. (A<sub>sv</sub>0.12f<sub>y</sub>/0.4b)
D. (A<sub>sv</sub>0.23f<sub>y</sub>/0.4b)
Answer» B. (A<sub>sv</sub>0.91f<sub>y</sub>/0.4b)
Discussion
18.

What should be provided if the shear force due to ultimate load is less than the shear force of the concrete?

A. Tensile reinforcement
B. Shear reinforcement
C. Principle reinforcement
D. Compressive reinforcement
Answer» C. Principle reinforcement
Discussion
19.

The ultimate shear resistance for any given section, vc should be least of values:

A. v<sub>cw</sub> and v<sub>cf</sub>
B. v<sub>ew</sub> and v<sub>ef</sub>
C. v<sub>rw</sub> and v<sub>rf</sub>
D. v<sub>dw</sub> and v<sub>df</sub>
Answer» B. v<sub>ew</sub> and v<sub>ef</sub>
Discussion