Explore topic-wise MCQs in Prestressed Concrete Structures.

This section includes 9 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 long time deflections are expressed as __________

A. a<sub>f</sub> = (a<sub>il</sub>-a<sub>ip</sub>xp<sub>t</sub>/p<sub>i</sub>) (1+ )
B. a<sub>f</sub> = (a<sub>il</sub>-a<sub>ip</sub>xp<sub>t</sub>/p<sub>i</sub>)
C. a<sub>f</sub> = (a<sub>il</sub>-a<sub>ip</sub>xp<sub>t</sub>/p<sub>i</sub>)
D. a<sub>f</sub> = (a<sub>il</sub>-a<sub>ip</sub>xp<sub>t</sub>/p<sub>i</sub>)
Answer» B. a<sub>f</sub> = (a<sub>il</sub>-a<sub>ip</sub>xp<sub>t</sub>/p<sub>i</sub>)
2.

A simplified but an approximate procedure for computing long time deflections is given by __________

A. Siess
B. Corley
C. Lin
D. Doglas
Answer» D. Doglas
3.

The creep curvature due to prestress is obtained on the simplified assumption that creep is induced by the average prestress acting over the given time is according to __________

A. Busemann
B. Douglas
C. Lorley
D. Neville
Answer» E.
4.

The creep strain due to the transverse loads is directly computed as a function of __________

A. Strain coefficient
B. Creep coefficient
C. Stress coefficient
D. Bending
Answer» D. Bending
5.

The section of sustained transverse loads under compressive stress distribution in the concrete changes with __________

A. Time
B. Intensity
C. Bending moment
D. Curing
Answer» B. Intensity
6.

The net curvature tat a section at any given stage is given as __________

A. <sub>t</sub> = <sub>w</sub> + <sub>e</sub>
B. <sub>t</sub> = <sub>m</sub> + <sub>n</sub>
C. <sub>t</sub> = <sub>p</sub> + <sub>s</sub>
D. <sub>t</sub> = <sub>mt</sub> + <sub>pt</sub>
Answer» E.
7.

The prestressed concrete member develops deformation under the influence of __________

A. Flexural moments
B. Stress strain diagram
C. Prestress and transverse loads
D. Self weight
Answer» D. Self weight
8.

The deflection of prestressed members can be computed relative to given __________

A. Bending moment
B. Strain diagram
C. Curvature
D. Datum
Answer» E.
9.

The deformation of prestressed members change with time as a result of __________

A. Creep and shrinkage
B. Friction and torsion
C. Deformation and flexibility
D. Cracking moment
Answer» B. Friction and torsion