UNIT - I: Introduction & Limit State Design
2 Marks Questions:
- What is the fundamental assumption in flexural theory? Is it valid at the ultimate state?
- Define characteristic loads and characteristic strength in limit state design.
- What is modular ratio and how is it calculated in working stress method?
5 Marks Questions:
- Justify the Code specification for the limiting neutral axis depth in Limit State Method.
- What is the fundamental assumption in flexural theory? Is it valid at the ultimate state?
- Discuss the torque-twist relationship for (i) plain concrete, and (ii) reinforced concrete members subjected to pure torsion.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing large clear cover to reinforcement in beams?
- Explain the concepts of balanced, under-reinforced and over-reinforced sections in working stress method.
- Derive the stress-block parameters and limiting moment of resistance in limit state design.
UNIT - II: Design for Flexure
2 Marks Questions:
- Define effective depth and its significance in beam design.
- What is the limiting percentage of steel in singly reinforced beams?
- Explain the concept of moment of resistance in flexural design.
5 Marks Questions:
- Design a reinforced concrete footing for a column of section 350 × 350 mm which is subjected to an axial load of 1000kN and uniaxial moment of 250kN.m at service state.
- Design a continuous R.C. slab for a class room 6m wide and 12m long. The roof is to be supported on R.C.C. beams spaced at 3.0m intervals.
- A rectangular beam is 200mm wide and 500mm deep. It is reinforced with 6 bars of 20mm diameter in compression with an effective cover of 50mm. Determine the area of tension reinforcement needed to make the beam section fully effective.
- Analyze and design a T-beam section for given loading conditions.
- Design a doubly reinforced rectangular beam section for given moment and material properties.
- Calculate effective flange width for T-beam and design the section for flexure.
UNIT - III: Design for Shear, Torsion and Bond
2 Marks Questions:
- Define development length and its significance in reinforcement detailing.
- What are the IS code provisions for minimum shear reinforcement?
- Explain the concept of bond stress in reinforced concrete.
5 Marks Questions:
- Discuss the torque-twist relationship for (i) plain concrete, and (ii) reinforced concrete members subjected to pure torsion.
- The provision of minimum stirrup reinforcement is mandatory in all reinforced concrete beams. Why?
- Describe briefly the load transfer mechanism in a two-column combined footing.
- Design shear reinforcement for a rectangular beam subjected to factored loads.
- Explain the concept of bond stress and anchorage length requirements as per IS code.
- Design shear reinforcement for an L-beam subjected to shear and torsion.
UNIT - IV: Design of Compression Members & Footings
2 Marks Questions:
- Define effective length of column and factors affecting it.
- Differentiate between braced and unbraced columns.
- What are the different types of footings used in construction?
5 Marks Questions:
- Design a reinforced concrete footing for a column of section 350 × 350 mm which is subjected to an axial load of 1000kN and uniaxial moment of 250kN.m at service state.
- Design an axially loaded braced rectangular column for the following data: Ultimate axial load Pu = 4000 kN, Unsupported length l = 3.25 m, Effective lengths lex = 3.0 m and ley = 2.5 m.
- Describe briefly the load transfer mechanism in a two-column combined footing.
- Design a short column subjected to axial load and biaxial bending.
- Design a short column subjected to axial load and uniaxial bending moment.
- Design an isolated square footing for given column loads and soil bearing capacity.
UNIT - V: Slabs
2 Marks Questions:
- Classify different types of slabs based on support conditions.
- What are the IS coefficients used in continuous slab design?
- Define one-way and two-way slab action.
5 Marks Questions:
- Design a continuous R.C. slab for a class room 6m wide and 12m long. The roof is to be supported on R.C.C. beams spaced at 3.0m intervals.
- Design a one-way slab using limit state method for given loading conditions.
- Design a two-way slab using IS coefficient method.
- Design a waist-slab staircase with reinforcement detailing.
- Analyze and design a continuous slab system using IS coefficients.
- Compare one-way and two-way slab behavior and design procedures.