1
GATE CE 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
As per Indian standard code of practice for prestressed concrete $$(IS:1343-1980)$$ the minimum grades of concrete to be used for post-tensioned and pre-tensioned structural elements are respectively
A
$$M20$$ for both
B
$$M40$$ and $$M30$$
C
$$M15$$ and $$M20$$
D
$$M30$$ and $$M40$$
2
GATE CE 1993
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Let $$jd$$ be the lever arm between the resultant tensile force $$T$$ in the reinforcing prestressing steel and the resultant compressive force $$C$$ in concrete of a reinforced / prestressed concrete beam. When subjected to increase in the external bending moment, which one of the following statements is true in reinforced and prestressed concrete beams?

In reinforced concrete beams

A
$$T$$ increases at a faster rate than $$jd$$
B
Both $$T$$ and $$jd$$ increases at the same rate
C
$$jd$$ increases at a faster rate than $$T$$
D
Neither $$T$$ nor $$jd$$ increases
3
GATE CE 1993
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Let $$jd$$ be the lever arm between the resultant tensile force $$T$$ in the reinforcing prestressing steel and the resultant compressive force $$C$$ in concrete of a reinforced / prestressed concrete beam. When subjected to increase in the external bending moment, which one of the following statements is true in reinforced and prestressed concrete beams?

In prestressed concrete beams

A
$$T$$ increases at a faster rate than $$jd$$
B
Both $$T$$ and $$jd$$ increases at the same rate
C
$$jd$$ increases at a faster rate than $$T$$
D
Neither $$T$$ nor $$jd$$ increases
4
GATE CE 1992
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The loss of prestress due to elastic shortening of concrete is least in
A
One wire pretensioned beam
B
One wire post-tensioned beam
C
Multiple wire pretensioned beam with sequential cutting of wires
D
Multiple wire post-tensioned beam subjected to sequential prestressing
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