Question: The maximum value of hoop compression in a dome is given by___________________?

• 1. wR / 4d
• 2. wR/2d
• 3. wR/d
• 4. 2wR/d

Question: In a spherical dome subjected to concentrated load at crown or uniformly distributed load, the meridional force is always________________?

• 1. zero
• 2. tensile
• 3. compressive
• 4. tensile or compressive

Question: In symmetrically reinforced sections, shrinkage stresses in concrete and steel are respectively_______________?

• 1. compressive and tensile
• 2. tensile and compressive
• 3. both compressive
• 4. both tensile

Question: The effect of creep on modular ratio is__________________?

• 1. to decrease it
• 2. to increase it
• 3. either to decrease or to increase it
• 4. to keep it unchanged

Question: The recommended value of modular ratio for reinforced brick work is______________?

• 1. 18
• 2. 30
• 3. 40
• 4. 58

Question: In T-shaped R C. retaining walls, the main reinforcement in the stem is provided on______________?

• 1. the front face in one direction
• 2. the front face in both directions
• 3. the inner face in one direction
• 4. the inner face in both directions

Question: Select the correct statement?

• 1. Elastic modulus of high tensile steel is nearly the same as that of mild steel
• 2. Elastic modulus of high tensile steel is more than that of mild steel
• 3. Carbon percentage in high carbon steel is less than that in mild steel
• 4. High tensile steel is cheaper than mild steel

Question: Select the incorrect statement?

• 1. Lean mixes bleed more as compared to rich ones
• 2. Bleeding can be minimized by adding pozzuolana finer aggregate
• 3. Bleeding can be increased by addition ‘of calcium chloride
• 4. none of the above

Question: Select the incorrect statement?

• 1. The loss of prestress is more in pre-tensioning system than in post-tensioning system.
• 2. Pretensioning system has greater certainty about its durability.
• 3. For heavy loads and large spans in buildings or bridges, post-tensioning system is cheaper than pretensioning system
• 4. none of the above

Question: Select the correct statement?

• 1. Elastic modulus of high tensile steel is nearly the same as that of mild steel
• 2. Elastic modulus of high tensile steel is more than that of mild steel
• 3. Carbon percentage in high carbon steel is less than that in mild steel
• 4. High tensile steel is cheaper than mild steel