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This section includes 8 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 load combination of dead and imposed has a beneficial dead load of ____________ |
A. | 1.0 |
B. | 1.5 |
C. | 1.8 |
D. | 2.0 |
Answer» B. 1.5 | |
2. |
The value of numerical constant K is between ____________ |
A. | 4 to 5 |
B. | 6 to 7.5 |
C. | 4 to 8 |
D. | 5 to 9 |
Answer» C. 4 to 8 | |
3. |
The condition that the principal tensile stress is not to exceed the tensile strength of concrete yields a criterion of the type ____________ |
A. | b<sub>w</sub> > (v<sub>u</sub>/ (I/s) f<sub>t</sub>(1-f<sub>cp</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>)<sup>1/2</sup> |
B. | b<sub>w</sub> > (v<sub>u</sub>/ (I/s) f<sub>t</sub>(1+f<sub>cp</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>)<sup>1/2</sup> |
C. | b<sub>w</sub> > (v<sub>u</sub>/ (I/s) |
D. | b<sub>w</sub> > (v<sub>u</sub>/ (I/s) f<sub>t</sub> |
Answer» C. b<sub>w</sub> > (v<sub>u</sub>/ (I/s) | |
4. |
The small span girders with straight tendons, bw is? |
A. | 0.85v<sub>u</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>h |
B. | 0.60v<sub>u</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>h |
C. | 0.70v<sub>u</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>h |
D. | 0.69v<sub>u</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>h |
Answer» B. 0.60v<sub>u</sub>/f<sub>t</sub>h | |
5. |
The thickness of the web is generally determined on which of the basis? |
A. | Shear stress |
B. | Shear strength |
C. | Principle shear |
D. | Tensile shear |
Answer» C. Principle shear | |
6. |
The breadth of the compression face may be assumed by considering the number of ____________ |
A. | Anchorages |
B. | Splices |
C. | Girders |
D. | Ridges |
Answer» D. Ridges | |
7. |
The estimation of self weight is expressed as ____________ |
A. | w<sub>min</sub>/w<sub>ud</sub> = KD<sub>c</sub>g (L/h)L/f<sub>cu</sub>(d/h)<sup>2</sup> |
B. | w<sub>min</sub>/w<sub>ud</sub> = KD<sub>c</sub>g (L/h)L/f<sub>cu</sub> |
C. | w<sub>min</sub>/w<sub>ud</sub> = KD<sub>c</sub>g (L/h) |
D. | w<sub>min</sub>/w<sub>ud</sub> = KD<sub>c</sub>g |
Answer» B. w<sub>min</sub>/w<sub>ud</sub> = KD<sub>c</sub>g (L/h)L/f<sub>cu</sub> | |
8. |
The computation of total ultimate moment required for the design of prestressed beams, knowledge of is necessary? |
A. | Spans |
B. | Self weights |
C. | Loads |
D. | Deflection |
Answer» C. Loads | |