1
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
2
GATE CE 1992
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A uniformly distributed load intensity, $$w$$ acting on a simply supported prestressed concrete beam of span $$L,$$ producing a bending moment $$M,$$ at mid-span is to be balanced by a parabolic tendon with zero eccentricity at ends and eccentricity $$e,$$ at mid-span. The prestressing force required depends on
A
$$w$$ and $$e$$
B
$$w$$ and $$L$$
C
$$L$$ and $$e$$
D
$$M$$ and $$e$$
3
GATE CE 1992
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The kern area (core) of a solid circular section column of diameter, $$D$$ is a concentric circle of diameter, $$'d'$$ is equal to
A
$$D/8$$
B
$$D/6$$
C
$$D/4$$
D
$$D/2$$
4
GATE CE 1992
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The maximum bending stress induced in a steel wire of modulus of elasticity $$200$$ $$kN/m{m^2}$$ and diameter $$1$$ $$mm$$ when wound on a drum of diameter $$1$$ $$m$$ is approximately equal to
A
$$50\,N/m{m^2}$$
B
$$100\,N/m{m^2}$$
C
$$200\,N/m{m^2}$$
D
$$400\,N/m{m^2}$$