1
GATE CE 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
As per provision of $$IS$$ $$456$$-$$2000$$, in the limit state method for design of beams, the limiting value of the depth of neutral axis in a reinforced concrete beam of effective depth $$'d'$$ is given as
A
$$0.53$$ $$d$$
B
$$0.48$$ $$d$$
C
$$0.46$$ $$d$$
D
any of the above depending on the different grades of steel.
2
GATE CE 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Read the following two statements

$${\rm I}.\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ Maximum strain in concrete at the outermost compression fibre is taken to be $$0.0035$$ in bending
$${\rm II}.\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ The maximum compressive strain in concrete in axial compression is taken as $$0.002$$ Keeping the provisions of $$IS$$ $$456$$-$$2000$$ on limit state design in mind, which of the following is true?

A
Statement $${\rm I}$$ is true but $${\rm II}$$ is false
B
Statement $${\rm I}$$ is false but $${\rm II}$$ is true
C
Both statements $${\rm I}$$ and $${\rm II}$$ are true
D
Both statements $${\rm I}$$ and $${\rm II}$$ are false
3
GATE CE 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Modulus of elasticity of M25 grade concrete in MPa is
A
25000
B
36000
C
45600
D
54000
4
GATE CE 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
An $$ISMB$$ $$500$$ is used as a beam in a multi-storey construction. From the view point of structural design, it can be considered to be 'laterally restrained' when,
A
The tension flange is 'laterally restrained'
B
The compression flange is 'laterally restrained'
C
The web is adequately stiffened
D
The conditions in $$(a)$$ and $$(c)$$ are met
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