Solved question paper for RCD Dec-2018 (DIPLOMA 5th)
Solved Question Paper
Reinforced concrete design Dec-2018
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 5th • Dec-2018
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Solved Questions
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SECTION-A
Q1. Fill in the blanks.
a. TMT steel stands for ____________.
Very Short Answer 10x1.5=15 Marks Dec-2018 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2017
TMT steel stands for _______________________.
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In singly reinforced beams, main steel is provided in the ________ zone.
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Dec 2017
In singly reinforced beams, main steel is provided in the _________zone.
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Partial safety factor for steel is _____.
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May 2019 Partial factor of safety for steel is ________.
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Dec 2016 In WSM factor of safety for steel is.................
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FCK stands for ____________ of concrete
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Unit weight of RCC is _______.
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May 2022 Unit weight of RCC is _____.
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May 2022 Unit weight of RCC is _________.
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May 2019 Unit weight of RCC is ________.
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May 2017
Unit weight of RCC is …………….
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The outward bending of long column is known as ________.
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May 2017
The outward bending of long column is known as …………
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The minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in column shall not be less than ______mm.
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May 2022 The minimum number of longitudinal bars required in a circular column is _________.
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May 2019 Minimum number of longitudinal bars in rectangular column shall be ________.
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Dec 2017
The minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in column is _________.
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May 2016 The minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in column shall not be less than................mm.
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______ reinforced beam are suitable where the dimensions of the beam are restricted.
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May 2022 ________ Beams are designed when the dimensions of the beam are restricted.
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May 2016 ...................reinforced beam are suitable where the dimensions of the beam are restricted.
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The limiting value of depth of neutral axis of Fe 415 steel is ______.
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May 2016 The limiting value of depth of neutral axis of Fe 415 steel is.......................
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May 2015 The limiting value of depth of neutral axis using Fe 415 steel is ……………..
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May 2015 The limiting value of depth of neutral axis using Fe 415 steel is ……………..
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For over reinforced sections actual NA is _______ than critical N.A.
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Dec 2017
For over reinforced sections actual N.A is _____than critical N.A.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any five questions.
i. Differentiate between one way slab and two way slab.
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May 2017
SECTION-B
Q.2 Attempt any SIX questions:
i. Explain the difference between one way slab and two way slab.
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Why doubly reinforced beams are preferred over singly reinforced beams?
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May 2022 When and why doubly reinforced beams are preferred than singly reinforced beams?
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May 2019 Why/when doubly reinforced beams are preferred than singly reinforced beams?
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Dec 2019 Under what circumstances are doubly reinforced beams provided?
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May 2017
Why doubly reinforced beams are preferred over singly reinforced beams?
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What are the assumptions made in Limit state of collapse in flexure?
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Dec 2019 What assumptions are made in limit state of collapse (flexure)?
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May 2017
Write down the assumptions made in limit state of collapse in flexure.
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May 2015 What are the assumptions in Limit State of Collapse in Flexure?
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May 2015 What are the assumptions in Limit State of Collapse in Flexure?
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Dec 2015 Write down assumptions in limit state of collapse in flexure.
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Dec 2015 Write down assumptions in limit state of collapse in flexure.
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Give IS specifications for helical (spiral) reinforcement in columns.
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May 2015 Give I.S. specifications for Helical (Spiral) reinforcement in columns.
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May 2015 Give I.S. specifications for Helical (Spiral) reinforcement in columns.
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Define pre-stressed concrete and its types
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Dec 2019 What is pre-stressed concrete?
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What is necessity of providing shear reinforcement? Explain various types of shear reinforcement
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May 2022 Explain why minimum shear reinforcement is provided.
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May 2020 Explain why minimum shear reinforcement is provided. Write down formula for minimum shear reinforcement of beam.
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May 2017
Explain why minimum shear reinforcement is provided?
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May 2016 What is the necessity of providing sheaf reinforcement? And explain various types of shear reinforcement used.
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What are the types of failure in columns?
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Explain modular ratio and lever arm.
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May 2020 What do you mean by modular ratio and lever arm?
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May 2017
Explain modular ratio and lever arm
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SECTION-C
Attempt any three questions.
Q3. Design a square column subjected to an ultimate axial load of 2000 KN. Use M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
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A simply supported beam section 200 x 300 mm effective is required to resist a bending moment of 50 KNm. Find steel required, if M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel grade is used. Take d’ = 40mm.
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SECTION-C
Q.3 Attempt any THREE questions: 3x10=30
i. A beam 200mm x 200mm effective is required to resist a bending moment of 20kNm. Find steel required, if M20 concrete and Fe500 steel grade is used. Take d' = 40mm.
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Dec 2015 A beam 200mm × 200mm (effective) is required to resist a bending moment of 20kNm. Find the steel required if M20 grade of concrete and Fe-415 steel is used. Assume d\' =40mm
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Dec 2015 A beam 200mm × 200mm (effective) is required to resist a bending moment of 20kNm. Find the steel required if M20 grade of concrete and Fe-415 steel is used. Assume d\' =40mm
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Design a simply supported slab to cover a room with following data: Size of room 4m x 8m Bearing on walls = 230mm Live load = 4 KN/m2 Load of surface finishing = 1 KN/m2 Clear cover and end cover = 20mm M 20 concrete And Fe 415 steel.
Long Answer Dec-2018 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2015 Design a simply supported slab to cover a room with the following data: Size of room = 4 m × 8 m; Bearing on walls = 230 mm; Live load = 4 kN/m²; Load of surface finishing = 1 kN/m²; Clear cover and end cover = 20 mm; Grade of concrete used = M20; Grade of steel used = Fe 415.
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May 2015 Design a simply supported slab to cover a room with following data: Size of room = 4 m X 8 m; Bearing on walls = 230 mm; Live load = 4 kN/m2; Load of surface finishing = 1 kN/m2; Clear cover and end cover = 20 mm; Grade of concrete used = M 20; Grade of steel used = Fe 415.
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a) What are the different types of losses in pre-stress works?
b) Explain any one system of pre-stressing.
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May 2015 What are the different types of losses in pre-stress works?
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May 2015 What are the different types of losses in pre-stress works?
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Calculate ultimate moment of resistance for a beam of size 270 x 570 mm. Tension reinforcement is 4- 20mm dia. Effective cover to tension is 20 mm. Use M20 grades of concrete and Fe 415 steel.
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May 2022 A doubly reinforced beam section is 300 mm x 500 mm overall. It is provided with 2-12 mm diameter as compression steel and 4-25 mm diameter as tensile steel. These reinforcements are provided at an effective cover of 40mm. determine the ultimate moment of resistance of beam section. Use M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
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May 2022 Calculate ultimate moment of resistance for a beam of size 270 x 570 mm. tensile reinforcement is 4-20 mm dia. Effective cover to tension is 20 mm. Use M 20 grades of concrete and Fe 415 steel.
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May 2020 Calculate the ultimate moment of resistance for a beam of size (270X570) mm. Tension reinforcement is 4-20 mm dia. Effective cover to tension is 20 mm. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel.
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Dec 2019 A rectangular beam section is 250 mm wide and 450 mm deep to the centre of the tension steel. It is reinforced with 2 bars of 16 mm diameter as compression reinforcement at the top and 4 bars of 25 mm diameter as tensile steel. Using M20 grade of concrete and Fe 415 steel, calculate the ultimate moment of resistance of the beam section.
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May 2016 A doubly reinforced beam section is 250x 450mm overall. 2-10 mm diameter as compression steel and 4-20 mm diamete r as tensile steel. This reinforcement is provided at an effective cover of 40mm. Determine the ultimate moment of resistance of the beam section. Use M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
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Dec 2016 Calculate the ultimate moment of resistance for a beam of size (270X570) mm. Tension reinforcement is 4-20 mm dia. Effective cover to tension is 20 mm. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel.
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Dec 2015 Calculate the ultimate moment of resistance for a beam of size 250mm×550mm (overall). Tension reinforcement is 4-20 mm Φ. Assume M20 grade of concrete and Fe-250 steel. Effective cover to tension reinforcement is 20mm.
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Dec 2015 Calculate the ultimate moment of resistance for a beam of size 250mm×550mm (overall). Tension reinforcement is 4-20 mm Φ. Assume M20 grade of concrete and Fe-250 steel. Effective cover to tension reinforcement is 20mm.
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