1000+ Structural Engineering MCQ Questions and Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

In the working stress method of R.C.C. design factor of safety used for concrete and steel are respectively

(A) 3 and 1.5

(B) 3 and 1.85

(C) 4 and 2

(D) 4 and 1.85

Question: 2

The maximum spacing of vertical shear reinforcement for a beam of size 250 x 360 mm is

(A) 250 mm

(B) 260 mm

(C) 270 mm

(D) 300 mm

Question: 3

Which one of the following statement is not correct regarding the torsional reinforcements to be provided in a slab with two adjustment edges discontinuous?

(A) the length of each layer shall be of length 1/5^th of the shorter span.

(B) the total area of reinforcement shall be 3/4^th the area required for the maximum moment at mid span

(C) it consists of total four layers

(D) it consists of two layers of reinforcement one at top and other at bottom

Question: 4

The width of stairs in a residential building should be at least

(A) 600 mm

(B) 750 mm

(C) 850 mm

(D) 900 mm

Question: 5

In cantilever retaining walls

(A) toe slabs bend up and heal slab bends down

(B) tow slab bends down and heal slab bends up

(C) both toe and heal slab bend up

(D) both slabs bend down