1
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The lateral ties in a reinforced concrete rectangular column under axial compression are used to
A
avoid the buckling of the longitudinal steel under compression
B
provide adequate shear capacity
C
provide adequate confinement to concrete
D
reduce the axial deformation of the column
2
GATE CE 1992
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A reinforced concrete member is subjected to combined action of compressive axial force and bending moment. If $${\varepsilon _{\min }}$$ is the least compressive strain in the member $${f_y},$$ the yield stress of steel and $${E_s},$$ the modulus of elasticity of steel, the maximum permissible compressive strain in concrete member will be
A
$$0.002$$
B
$$0.002 + {f_y}/\left( {1.15\,{E_s}} \right)$$
C
$$0.0035 - 0.75\,{\varepsilon _{\min }}$$
D
$$0.0035$$

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