This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Concept of Load Balancing”. 1. The equivalent moment of given loading is? a) Pe b) 4Pe/L c) Pe/L2 d) Pe/aL 2. The tendon profile of given equivalent loading is? a) b) c) d) 3. The cable provided for the given loading … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Resultant Stresses”. 1. The resultant stresses in concrete at any section are obtained by the effect of ___________ a) Prestress and flexural stresses b) Prestress and bending stresses c) Prestress and shear stresses d) Prestress and torsion stresses 2. The resultant … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basic Assumptions”. 1. The analysis of stresses developed in prestressed concrete structural elements is based on how many assumptions? a) 5 b) 4 c) 3 d) 2 2. The tensile stresses when do not exceed the limit of modulus then change … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Chemical Prestressing”. 1. The chemical pre stressing is also called as ___________ a) Self stressing b) Whole stressing c) Half stressing d) Model stressing 2. The linear expansion of the cement in chemical pre stressing is about ___________ a) 5-10% b) … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thermo Electric Prestressing”. 1. 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 2. … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Tensioning Devices”. 1. In pre tensioning system, type of prestressing tendon used is ___________ a) Bars b) Wires c) Strands d) Cables 2. The yield stress relieved in wires is about ___________ a) 620mpa b) 1300mpa c) 1250mpa d) 600mpa 3. … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Post Tensioning Systems”. 1. In post tensioning, the concrete units are cast by ___________ a) Ducts b) Jacks c) Anchorages d) Wedges 2. After the tensioning operation, the space between the tendons and the ducts are ___________ a) Layered b) Grouted … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Pretensioning Systems”. 1. The tendons in the pretensioning system are tensioned between ___________ a) Rigid anchorages b) Hydraulic jacks c) Concrete beds d) Variable beams 2. When the concrete attains sufficient strength, which elements are released? a) Jacks b) Casting bed … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “High Tensile Steel”. 1. The ultimate strength of high tensile steel is ___________ a) 1100 b) 2100 c) 1500 d) 1250 2. The high tensile steel is obtained by increasing content of ___________ a) Carbon content in steel b) Aluminium content … Read more
This set of Prestressed Concrete Structures Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “High Strength Concrete”. 1. The developments in the field of concrete mix design gave compressive strength ranging between ___________ a) 30-70 b) 70-100 c) 35-45 d) 30-80 2. High strength concrete resists ___________ a) Levelling b) Bursting c) Tangent moments d) … Read more
