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.

In the design of prestressed concrete structural elements, the objective function comprises cost of __________

A. Steel and concrete
B. Aggregates
C. Cement
D. Machines
Answer» B. Aggregates
2.

What is the objective function of a structural design problem?

A. Bending
B. Loads
C. Bondage
D. Costs
Answer» E.
3.

In structural designs, behavior constraints are imposed on __________

A. Stresses
B. Strain
C. Reactions
D. Bending
Answer» B. Strain
4.

The behavior constraints are those imposed on the __________

A. Cross sectional response
B. Structural response
C. Sequential response
D. Durability response
Answer» C. Sequential response
5.

What is the fourth major area of development?

A. Mathematical programming
B. Computer
C. Planning
D. Machine design
Answer» B. Computer
6.

The structural optimization problem is generally expressed as __________

A. Maximize Z = F(x)
B. Minimize Z = F(x)
C. Z = F(x)
D. Z = F(t)
Answer» C. Z = F(x)
7.

The third major approach of structural optimization is based on the concept?

A. Criterion of design
B. Criterion of optimality
C. Criterion of texture
D. Criterion of span
Answer» C. Criterion of texture
8.

During which period the simultaneous mode of failure approach was persued?

A. 1940 to 1950
B. 1930 to 1940
C. 1920 to 1930
D. 1910 to 1920
Answer» B. 1930 to 1940
9.

What is the first approach in optimization methods?

A. Theory of bending
B. Theory of layout
C. Theory of elongation
D. Theory of stress
Answer» C. Theory of elongation