Solved question paper for RCCD May-2009 (DIPLOMA 5th)

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Elements of RCC design May-2009

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 5th • May-2009

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  1. Steel used in RCC is MILD STEEL.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  2. Foundations of R.C.C. columns can be laid in brick masonry.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  3. The major loss of pre-stress is caused due to creep.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  4. The cube strength of concrete used for pre-stressed member should not be less than 350 Kg/cm².
    True / False 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  5. The clear cover in a simply supported slab should not be less than the diameter of the reinforcing bar.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  6. The distribution reinforcement is also called as reinforcement.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  7. The pitch of bars of main reinforcement in solid slabs should not exceed the effective depth of slab.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  8. Under normal loading conditions, the tensile stresses set up in concrete will be than permissible stresses.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  9. A twisted bar has % more yield stress than ordinary mild steel bar.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  10. In singly reinforced beams, steel reinforcement is provided zone.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  11. What is the meaning of balanced section and economical section?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. How the spacing of bars is worked out in slabs?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. Give IS specifications for lateral reinforcement in RCC columns.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Write short note on post tensioning and pre-tensioning.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. Give the comparison between limit state method and working stress method.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. Determine the dimensions of a singly reinforced R.C.C. beam subjected to B.M. of 250 kNm. Take stresses in concrete and steel as 5 N/mm² and 140 N/mm² respectively. Take m = 18, beam width = 0.750f depth.
    Long Answer 25 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Find the safe load which a short column 300 × 300 mm in section reinforced with 8 bars of 20 mm dia in M.S concrete mix. Permissible stresses in concrete and steel are 4 N/mm² and 130 N/mm² respectively.
    Long Answer 25 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Design a verandah slab for an effective span of 2.5 m loaded with a superimposed load of 3000 N/m². Use M__ concrete mix. Assume required data and permissible stresses as per IS code 456-2000.
    Long Answer 25 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. Draw the sectional plan and elevation of a 450 × 450 mm sq. column from the following data: Longitudinal bars = 6 Nos. 20 mm dia; Transverse ties = 8 mm 6 @ 300 mm c/c; Base reinforcement = 12 mm 4 bars @ 150 mm c/c both ways; Footing = 1.2 m × 1.2 m; Thickness of footing at free end = 150 mm; Thickness of footing at column face = 250 mm; Concrete cover = 25 mm; Depth below GL = 1.2 m PTO.
    Long Answer 25 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. Draw the cross-section of a dog-legged stair case for a single storeyed building from the following data: Height between floors = 3.0 m; Space available = 4.3 m; Slab thickness = 100 mm; Tread width = 250 mm; Rise = 200 mm; Landing width = 1.0 mm; Main bars = 12 mm dia @ 120 mm c/c with alternate bent up bars; Distribution steel = 8 mm dia @ 150 mm c.c. Assume any other data as per requirement.
    Long Answer 25 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Draw the x-sections one near support other near the free end along with L-section of a cantilever beam which is projecting 3 m beyond support having sizes 300 × 600 mm and 300 × 150 mm at fixed end and free end respectively. Reinforcement: 4-bars 25 mm dia, stirrups are 2-legged, 8 mm dia. Use suitable scale. Assume any other data.
    Long Answer 25 Marks May-2009 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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01 What is RCCD in Diploma Civil Engineering?

RCCD stands for Elements of RCC Design, a 5th semester subject in Diploma in Engineering Civil Engineering under PSBTE.

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