1
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Aeolian Soils are
A
Residual Soils
B
Wind deposits
C
Gravity desposits
D
Water deposits
2
GATE CE 1995
True or False
+1
-0
The void ratio of a soil sample can exceed unity.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
3
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The span to depth ratio limit is specified in $$IS:$$ $$456-2000$$ for the reinforced concrete beams, in order to ensure that the
A
tensile crack width is below a limit
B
shear failure is avoided
C
stress in the tension reinforcement is less than the allowable value
D
deflection of the beam is below a limiting value
4
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