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.

The depth variation for L shaped composite beams is ___________

A. 2 to 3 feet
B. 6 to 8 feet
C. 14 to 16 feet
D. 2 to 6 feet
Answer» B. 6 to 8 feet
2.

The precast double tees are used in ___________

A. Balcony
B. Parking structure
C. Balcony & Parking structure
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Balcony & Parking structure
3.

What is the main advantage of composite member?

A. Ease of work
B. Decreased workability
C. Increased depth of foundation
D. Decreased depth of foundation
Answer» B. Decreased workability
4.

The dead load stress developed in the precast prestressed units can be minimized by ___________

A. Wedging
B. Anchoring
C. Propping
D. Tensioning
Answer» D. Tensioning
5.

Reinforced and prestressed concrete truss generally used for spans ranging from ___________

A. 18 to 36m
B. 14 to 30m
C. 20 to 30m
D. 11 to 19m
Answer» B. 14 to 30m
6.

The use of prestressed concrete tie beams in a reinforced concrete truss reduces ___________

A. Spacing
B. Cross section
C. Curing properties
D. Cost
Answer» C. Curing properties
7.

The precast prestressed I and T beams have been standardized by ___________

A. Cement and concrete association
B. American standard association
C. British standard association
D. Indian standard association
Answer» B. American standard association
8.

The spans exceeding 30m for large span composite bridge decks the precast concrete unit consists of ___________

A. J sections
B. K sections
C. T sections
D. Rectangular sections
Answer» D. Rectangular sections
9.

The dead weight of the deck can be considerably reduced by using ___________

A. Stirrups
B. Foundation
C. Reinforcement
D. Voids
Answer» E.
10.

The most common type of composite construction consists of _____________

A. I beams
B. T beams
C. L beams
D. U beams
Answer» C. L beams