Design of Reinforced Concrete structures (3160612) MCQs

MCQs of Earthquake Resistant Design of building

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71.

__________________ diaphragm distributes the horizontal forces to the vertical resisting elements in direct proportion to the relative rigidities.

(a)

Rigid

(b)

Semi-Rigid

(c)

Flexible

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (a)

72.

A diaphragm is considered ________________ when the midpoint displacement more than displacement of the end supports under seismic loading.

(a)

Rigid

(b)

Semi-Rigid

(c)

Flexible

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (c)

73.

What is the main function of the diaphragm in a building during an earthquake?

(a)

Transfer Self Weight of Building to soil

(b)

Transfer Live load from Terrace to Ground

(c)

Transfer Lateral Load into Vertical Element

(d)

None of the Above

Answer:

Option (c)

74.

Which is the structural element used as a diaphragm in a building?

(a)

Shear Wall

(b)

Column

(c)

Slab-Beam

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (c)

75.

Which is the structural element used as a diaphragm in a building?

(a)

Shear Wall

(b)

Column

(c)

Slab-Beam

(d)

None

Answer:

Option (c)

76.

________ is an essential attribute of an earthquake-resistant design of a structure that serves as a shock absorber in a structure and reduces the transmitted force to one that is sustainable.

(a)

Elasticity

(b)

Ductility

(c)

Plasticity

(d)

All of the above.

Answer:

Option (b)

77.

A center of the beam, the spacing of stirrups not more than _______.

(a)

d

(b)

2d

(c)

d/2

(d)

3d

Answer:

Option (c)

78.

At the near face of a column in a beam, the spacing of stirrups not more than ______ and ________ times beam bar diameter.

(a)

d/4, 8

(b)

d/4, 6

(c)

d/2, 8

(d)

d/2, 6

Answer:

Option (a)

79.

In stirrups both ends bent into ________ hook as per IS.

(a)

45°

(b)

75°

(c)

90°

(d)

135°

Answer:

Option (d)

80.

The minimum diameter of stirrups bar is provided in the beam.

(a)

6 mm

(b)

8 mm

(c)

10 mm

(d)

12 mm

Answer:

Option (a)

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