Structural Design Online Test - Paper 2

Created by

Vikash chaudhary

This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test.

Get fresh, new questions in each attempt.

Total Questions: 30
Time Allotted: 30 minutes
Passing Score: 50%
Randomization: Yes
Certificate: No
Do not refresh the page!
👍 All the best!

1 / 30

1. Minimum spacing between horizontal parallel reinforcements of different sizes should not be less than

a) one times the thinner bar

b) two times the thinner bar

c) one times the thicker bar

d) two times the thicker bar

2 / 30

2. The safe bond stress between concrete and steel is determined by

a) tensile test

b) compressive test

c) shear test

d) pull-out test

3 / 30

3. A rigid frame is a structure composed of members which are connected by

a) a single rivet

b) rigid joints

c) simple bearing

d) none of the above

4 / 30

4. The factor of safety for steel is based on its

a) yield stress

b) ultimate stress

c) both (a) and (b) above

d) none of the above

5 / 30

5. A simply supported beam shall be deemed to be a deep beam if the ratio of effective span to overall depth is

a) 2

b) 2.5

c) 3

d) 3.5

6 / 30

6. The effective span of a simply supported slab is

a) clear span plus the effective depth of the slab

b) span between outer faces of two walls

c) distance between the center of bearing

d) none of the above

7 / 30

7. If the corners of a two-way slab are held down firmly

a) buckling takes place

b) deflection at the center increases

c) cracks develop near the corners

d) all of the above

8 / 30

8. When the material is loaded with tensile force at both ends, then the test is known as

a) tensile test

b) compressive test

c) shear test

d) all of the above

9 / 30

9. Poisson's ratio for concrete

a) increases with a richer mix

b) decreases with a richer mix

c) remains constant

d) increases with a poor mix

10 / 30

10. The thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column is technically known as

a) capital

b) drop panel

c) column head

d) none of the above

11 / 30

11. The workability of concrete is directly proportional to

a) grading of the aggregate

b) time of transit

c) aggregate cement ratio

d) none of the above

12 / 30

12. In a beam section, if the steel reinforcement is of such a magnitude that the permissible stresses in concrete and steel are developed simultaneously, the section is known as

a) balanced section

b) critical section

c) economical section

d) any one of the above

13 / 30

13. The center-to-center spacing of vertical stirrups in a rectangular beam is

a) minimum near the support

b) maximum near the support

c) minimum near the center

d) none of the above

14 / 30

14. As the size of the cube increases, the strength of the cube

a) decreases

b) increases

c) increases but decreasing rate

d) decreases but decreasing rate

15 / 30

15. For an RCC section, select the most true statement from the following

a) Bond stress = Bond Load/X-area of rebar

b) In a doubly reinforced section, rebars are placed at two tiers on the tensile face

c) Shear stress (π) is perpendicular to the material cross-section

d) Shear stress in rebar is calculated as (π) = Shear force/Nominal surface area of rebar

16 / 30

16. The strength of concrete increases with an increase in

a) water cement ratio

b) size of aggregate

c) aggregate cement ratio

d) moisture content

17 / 30

17. If a beam is loaded transversely the maximum compressive stress develops on

a) top fibre

b) neutral axis

c) bottom fibre

d) every cross-section

18 / 30

18. A doubly reinforced beam is used

a) when extra safety factor is required

b) when the depth and width of the beam are restricted

c) when the depth of the beam is more than the width

d) a large moment of resistance is desired

19 / 30

19. In R.C.C. beams, the tension reinforcement can be cut off at a point when it is no longer needed if

a) enough bond length is available

b) shear at the cut-off point does not exceed two-thirds of permissible at that section

c) bending moment is zero

d) none of the above

20 / 30

20. The ratio of diameter of reinforcing bars and the slab thickness is

a) 1/5

b) 1/6

c) 1/7

d) 1/8

21 / 30

21. Which type of vibrator is generally used in concrete work

a) screen

b) needle

c) none

d) surface

22 / 30

22. The initial and final setting times for ordinary Portland cement are approximately related by (where T & t are the final and initial setting times)

a) T = 540+t

b) T = 270+t

c) T = 90+1.2t

d) T = 90+t

23 / 30

23. For a cantilever of effective depth of 50cm, the maximum span to satisfy vertical deflection limit is

a) 3.0m

b) 3.5m

c) 4.0m

d) 4.5m

24 / 30

24. The approximate ratio of the direct tensile strength to direct compressive strength test

a) 0.33

b) 0.25

c) 0.10

d) 0.05

25 / 30

25. Modulus of rupture is a measure of

a) direct tensile strength

b) split tensile strength

c) flexural tensile strength

d) direct compressive strength

26 / 30

26. For bars in tension, a standard hook has an anchorage value equivalent to a straight length of

a) 8θ

b) 12θ

c) 16θ

d) 20θ

27 / 30

27. The slab built integrally with the supporting columns without any beams is

a) flat slab

b) one-way slab

c) two-way slab

d) continuous slab

28 / 30

28. The strength of concrete is directly proportional to

a) cement water ratio

b) water cement ratio

c) sand cement ratio

d) water aggregate ratio

29 / 30

29. The diameter of bars normally used in a column is

a) 10-25 mm

b) 12-25 mm

c) 14-25 mm

d) all of the above

30 / 30

30. Shear stress diagram of a homogeneous beam is

a) rectangular

b) triangular

c) parabolic

d) elliptical

Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail.

NameEmailPhone Number

Your score is

Please provide your feedback.

Thank you for your valuable feedback.

Buy Structural Design MCQ PDF for Offline Study

Structural Design Online Test – Paper 2

Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail.

Related MCQs