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  • The minimum length of the side or diameter of the column base shall not be less than (where d is the minimum diameter of the column).


  • Options
  • A. (d + 75) mm
  • B. 1.2 (d - 75) mm
  • C. 1.5 (d + 75) mm
  • D. 1.6 (d + 75) mm

  • Correct Answer
  • 1.5 (d + 75) mm 

    • Structural Design Specifications problems

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    • 1. If b is the width of a beam, x is the spacing of the stirrup and fc is the characteristic strength of stirrups, the minimum cross sectional area of stirrup legs, should be equal or greater than

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    • A.
    • B.
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    • D.
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    • 2. Minimum thickness of steel work directly exposed to weather but not accessible for cleaning and repainting, the thickness should be not less than

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    • A. 4 mm
    • B. 6 mm
    • C. 7 mm
    • D. 8 mm
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    • 3. If fbt and fs are the numerical values of bending tension and shear stresses, the equivalent stress fe, is

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    • A.
    • B.
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    • 4. If the ends of the compression flanges of simply supported girders are fully restrained against lateral bending, the effective length is taken as

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    • A. span
    • B. 0.85 x span
    • C. 0.7 x span
    • D. 0.5 x span
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    • 5. The average 28 days compressive strength of at least three 15 cm concrete cubes prepared with available water as compared to the average strength of three similer concrete cubes prepared with distilled water, should be at least

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    • A. 70%
    • B. 80%
    • C. 90%
    • D. 95%
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    • 6. For nominal mix concrete M 20, the required quantity of water per 50 kg. of cement, is

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    • A. 60 litres
    • B. 45 litres
    • C. 34 litres
    • D. 30 litres
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    • 7. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • A. The cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column is kept not less than the diameter of the bar or 40 mm
    • B. The cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in beam is kept not less than the diameter of the bar or 25 mm
    • C. The end cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a beam is kept not less than twice the diameter or 25 mm
    • D. The cover for tensile reinforcement in a slab is kept not less than diameter of the bar or 15 mm
    • E. All the above
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    • 8. As per IS : 800-1982, the coefficient of expansion for steel per degree centigrade per unit length, is

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    • A. 0.000011
    • B. 0.000012
    • C. 0.000013
    • D. 0.000014
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    • 9. The value of E for allowable compressive stress for columns, in the formula is taken as

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    • A. 2000000 kg/cm2
    • B. 2044000 kg/cm2
    • C. 2045000 kg/cm2
    • D. 2047000 kg/cm2
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    • 10. Liquidity ratios are used :

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    • A. to measure a firms ability to meet short-cut obligations.
    • B. to compare short term obligations to short-term resources available to meet these obligations.
    • C. to obtain much insight into the present cash solvency of the firm and the firm's ability to remain solvent in the event of adversity.
    • D. All of these
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