This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Flexural and Shear Strength”. 1. In the case of composite sections, the percentage of tensioned reinforcement is less than? a) Simple beams b) Complex beams c) Tee beams d) Edge beams 2. If the compression zone contains part of precast element, … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Question Bank focuses on “Stresses at Serviceability Limit”. 1. The maximum permissible stresses are mainly governed by ___________ a) Tensile stresses b) Compressive stresses c) Ultimate stress d) Principle stresses 2. Certain expectations in serviceability limits of British code are made regarding ___________ a) High stresses b) Compressive stresses … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Deflections of Composite Members”. 1. In the case of composite members, deflections are computed by taking into account the different stages of ___________ a) Tension b) Loading c) Ranging d) Hogging 2. The initial deflection is due to ___________ a) Self … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Analysis of Stresses”. 1. The stresses developed in the prestressed structures are computed using __________ a) Simple bending equations b) Stress strain theory c) Strain analysis d) Stress curves 2. Once the insitu concrete hardens, we assume the section to be … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Composite Members”. 1. The most common type of composite construction consists of _____________ a) I beams b) T beams c) L beams d) U beams 2. The dead weight of the deck can be considerably reduced by using ___________ … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Composite Structural Members”. 1. The composite sections provide one monolithic action between ______________ a) Prefabricated units b) Post fabricated units c) Pasteurized units d) Tensioned units 2. The high strength prestressed units are used in which zone? a) Compression zone b) … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Questions and Answers for Entrance exams focuses on “Design of Partially Prestressed Members”. 1. In partially prestressed members, to which extent tensile stresses are permitted? a) Unlimited b) Limited c) Constant d) Zero 2. Which type of reinforcement is required for the advantage of partial prestressing? a) Un tensioned … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Design of Post Tensioned Beams”. 1. Calculate ultimate moment and shear of effective span is 30m, live load is 9kn/m, dead load excluding self weight is 2kn/m, load factors for dead load is 1.4 for live load is 1.6 cube strength … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Design of Pretensioned Beams”. 1. Design a pretensioned roof pull-in to suit the data Fcu, concrete cube strength = 50n/mm2, effective span = 6m, applied load = 5kn/m, dead load = 1.4, live load = 1.6, β = 0.125, k = … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Questions and Answers for Campus interviews focuses on “Estimation of Self Weight of Beams”. 1. The computation of total ultimate moment required for the design of prestressed beams, knowledge of is necessary? a) Spans b) Self weights c) Loads d) Deflection 2. The estimation of self weight is expressed … Read more
