1
GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The working stress method of design specifies the value of modular ratio, $$m = 280/\left( {3{\sigma _{cbc}}} \right),$$ where $${{\sigma _{cbc}}}$$ is the allowable stress in bending compression in concrete. To what extent does the above value of $$'m'$$ make any allowance for the creep of concrete?
A
No compensation
B
Full compensation
C
Partial compensation
D
The two are unrelated
2
GATE CE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The minimum area of tension reinforcement in a beam shall be greater than
A
$${{0.85\,bd} \over {{f_y}}}$$
B
$${{0.87\,{f_y}} \over {bd}}$$
C
$$0.04$$ $$bd$$
D
$${{0.4\,bd} \over y}$$
3
GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
$$IS$$ $$456$$-$$2000$$ recommends providing certain minimum steel in a $$RCC$$ beam
A
to ensure compression failure
B
to avoid rupture of steel in case a flexural failure occurs
C
to hold the stirrup steel in position
D
to provide enough ductility to the beam
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