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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 | |