Workmenship and Fundamentals · Reinforced Cement Concrete · GATE CE

The following figure shows the arrangement of formwork for casting a cantilever RC beam.The correct sequence of removing the Shores/Props is:...

Let the characteristic strength be defined as that value, below which not more than 50% of the results are expected to fall. Assuming a standard devia...

Consider the following statements for air-entrained concrete: (i) Air-entrainment reduces the water demand for a given level of workability (ii) Use o...

Workability of concrete can be measured using slump, compaction factor and Vee bee time. Consider the following statements for workability of concrete...

The flexural tensile strength of M25 grade of concrete, in N/mm2, as per IS:456-2000 is __________.

The target mean strength fcm for concrete mix design obtained from the characteristic strength (fck) and standard deviation $$\sigma$$, as defined in ...

The modulus of elasticity, E = 5000$$\sqrt{{\mathrm f}_\mathrm{ck}}$$ where fck is the characteristic compressive strength of concrete, specified in I...

Maximum possible value of compaction factor for fresh (green) concrete is

The cross-section of a thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) reinforcing bar has

For limit state of collapse, the partial safety factors recommended by IS 456:2000 for estimating the design strength of concrete and reinforcing stee...

A reinforced concrete structure has to be constructed along a sea coast. The minimum grade of concrete to be used as per IS: 456-2000 is

Consider the following statements: 1. The compressive strength of concrete decreases with increase in water-cement ratio of the concrete mix. 2. Water...

The partial factor of safety for concrete as per IS: 456-2000 is

The flexural strength of M30 concrete as per IS: 456-2000 is

Modulus of elasticity of M25 grade concrete in MPa is

The cylinder strength of the concrete is less than the cube strength because of

The permissible tensile stress in concrete made of M 25 concrete is

Workability of concrete is influenced most by its

Grading of aggregate in a concrete mix is necessary to achieve

The factored loads at the limit state of collapse for DL + LL, DL + WL, and DL + LL + WL combinations, according to IS: 456 - 2000 are respectively

Setting time of cement sample is tested by

The modulus of elasticity of concrete mix M25 is

Tensile strength of cement mortar is usually found by:

The initial cost of an equipment is Rs. 1,00,000. Its salvage value at the end of accounting life of 5 years is Rs. 10,000. The difference in deprecia...

The composition of an air-entrained concrete is given below: Water : 184 kg /m3 Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC) : 368 kg /m3 Sand : 606 kg /m3 Coarse a...

According to the concept of Limit State Design as per IS 456: 2000, the probability of failure of a structure is __________.

Consider a reinforcing bar embedded in concrete. In a marine environment this bar undergoes uniform corrosion, which leads to deposition of corrosion ...

Un-factored maximum bending moments at a section of a reinforced concrete beam resulting from a frame analysis are 50, 80, 120 and 180 kN-m under dead...

Consider the following statements: I. Modulus of elasticity concrete increases with increase in compressive strength of concrete. II. Brittleness of c...