1
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In a reinforced concrete beam-column, the increase in the flexural strength along with the increase in the axial strength occurs
A
beyond the elastic limit of the material
B
when the yielding of tension reinforcement governs the strength
C
when the crushing of the concrete in the compression zone governs the strength
D
never
2
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The effective width of a reinforced concrete $$T$$-beam flange under compression, according to $$IS:456$$ - $$1978,$$ given $${l_0}$$ is the distance between the adjacent zero moment points, $$b$$ is the breadth of the rib and $$D$$ is the thickness of the flange, is
A
$${{{l_0}} \over 6} + b + 6D$$
B
$${l_0} + 6D$$
C
$${{{l_0}} \over 6} + 6D$$
D
$${{{l_0}} \over 6} + b$$
3
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Workability of concrete is influenced most by its
A
Water-cement ratio
B
Aggregate-cement ratio
C
Cement content
D
Water content
4
GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A propped cantilever beam of span $$L,$$ is loaded with uniformly distributed load of intensity $$w/unit$$ length, all through the span. Bending moment at the fixed end is
A
$${{w{L^2}} \over 8}$$
B
$${{w{L^2}} \over 2}$$
C
$${{w{L^2}} \over {12}}$$
D
$${{w{L^2}} \over {24}}$$