Explore topic-wise MCQs in Prestressed Concrete Structures.

This section includes 10 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 area of tendons` At` is given as __________

A. At = F/Safe tensile stress in steel
B. At = L/Safe tensile stress in steel
C. At = D/Safe tensile stress in steel
D. At = C/Safe tensile stress in steel
Answer» B. At = L/Safe tensile stress in steel
2.

The overall depth in a beam of I section is given as?

A. d = k(me)<sup>1/2</sup>
B. d = k(mt)<sup>1/2</sup>
C. d = k(ml)<sup>1/2</sup>
D. d = k(ma)<sup>1/2</sup>
Answer» C. d = k(ml)<sup>1/2</sup>
3.

The number of steps are involved in designing a prestressed concrete beam of I section is?

A. 14
B. 10
C. 12
D. 8
Answer» B. 10
4.

The position of reinforcement of a recta ngular prestressed concrete beam is evaluated from the relations.

A. e = 2Md-Mc/2F
B. e = 2Md-Me/2F
C. e = 2Md+Mc/2F
D. e = 2Md+Me/2F
Answer» E.
5.

The section modulus z, of designing a rectangular prestressed concrete beam is given as __________

A. Z = M<sub>L</sub>/F<sub>C</sub>
B. Z = M<sub>e</sub>/F<sub>c</sub>
C. Z = M<sub>C</sub>/F<sub>C</sub>
D. Z = M<sub>d</sub>/F<sub>c</sub>
Answer» B. Z = M<sub>e</sub>/F<sub>c</sub>
6.

The number of steps involved in designing a rectangular prestressed concrete beam are __________

A. 8
B. 14
C. 6
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
7.

If the neutral axis of the section lies outside the flange then the ultimate moment of resistance of flanged section is?

A. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> Apw (d-0.4 x<sub>u</sub>)+0.45fck (b-b<sub>w</sub>) Df (d-0.5Df)
B. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> Apw (d-0.4 x<sub>u</sub>)+0.45fck (b-b<sub>w</sub>)
C. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> Apw (d-0.4 x<sub>u</sub>)
D. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> Apw
Answer» B. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> Apw (d-0.4 x<sub>u</sub>)+0.45fck (b-b<sub>w</sub>)
8.

In pre tension & post tension members, the value of tensile stress fp and depth of neutral axis Xu is obtained based on __________

A. Shear reinforcement
B. Effective reinforcement
C. Edge reinforcement
D. Span reinforcement
Answer» C. Edge reinforcement
9.

If the neutral axis of the section lies within the flange, the moment of resistance of the section is given by the equation.

A. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> a<sub>p</sub> (d-0.42X<sub>u</sub>)
B. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> a<sub>p</sub> (d+0.42X<sub>u</sub>)
C. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> a<sub>p</sub> (0.42X<sub>u</sub>)
D. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> a<sub>p</sub> (0.52X<sub>u</sub>)
Answer» B. M<sub>u</sub> = f<sub>p</sub> a<sub>p</sub> (d+0.42X<sub>u</sub>)
10.

The code used for determining the ultimate flexural strength of the rectangular section?

A. IS: 1444
B. IS: 1440
C. IS: 1343
D. IS: 1543
Answer» D. IS: 1543