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.

How many wedges are considered in the case of torpedo splices?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2
Answer» B. 4
2.

In thermo electric pre stressing, the elongation is observed in case of ___________

A. Bar after cooling
B. Bar after heating
C. Bar after anchoring
D. Simple bar
Answer» C. Bar after anchoring
3.

The estimation of the current, voltage and power requirements of the transformer are for ___________

A. Theoretical equations
B. Empirical relations
C. Global relations
D. Quadratic equations
Answer» C. Global relations
4.

The tensioning of oval section ribbed wires with an ultimate tensile strength was adopted in ___________

A. Germany
B. France
C. Switzerland
D. Britain
Answer» B. France
5.

The thermo electric pre stressing is also used in ___________

A. Pre-block units
B. Pre-cast units
C. Pre-beam units
D. Pre-anchorage units
Answer» C. Pre-beam units
6.

In which place thermo electric pre stressing found to be more economical?

A. Canada
B. USSR
C. France
D. Switzerland
Answer» C. France
7.

The thermo electric pre stressing, initial stress in tendons ranges between ___________

A. 500-600n/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 200-300n/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 100-150n/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 600-800n/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 200-300n/mm<sup>2</sup>
8.

The period of cooling in thermo electric pre stressing is observed as ___________

A. 20-30 minutes
B. 12-15 minutes
C. 5-10 minutes
D. 15-20 minutes
Answer» C. 5-10 minutes
9.

In thermo electric pre stressing, heating the bars is done to a temperature of ___________

A. 300-400degrees
B. 500-600degrees
C. 200-300degrees
D. 150-450degrees
Answer» B. 500-600degrees
10.

The method of pre stressing by heated tendons, achieved by passing an electric current is known as ___________

A. Chemical pre stressing
B. Thermo electric pre stressing
C. Dynamic pre stressing
D. Thermo blasting pre stressing
Answer» C. Dynamic pre stressing