The load factors for live load and dead load are taken respectively as_________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Assertion A : The load factor for live load is greater than that for dead load. Reason R : The live loads are more uncertain than dead loads?

   Select your answer based on the coding system given below :

   A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
   B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   C. A is true but R is false.
   D. A is false but R is true.

2. If the foundations of all the columns of a structure are designed on the total live and dead load basis, then_________________?

   A. there will be no settlement of columns
   B. there will be no differential settlement
   C. the settlement of exterior columns will be more than interior columns
   D. the settlement of interior columns will be more than exterior columns

3. In a spherical dome subjected to concentrated load at crown or uniformly distributed load, the meridional force is always________________?

   A. zero
   B. tensile
   C. compressive
   D. tensile or compressive

4. According to IS : 456 -1978, the modulus of elasticity of concrete Ec (in N/mm2) can be taken as______________?

   A. Ec = = 5700
   B. Ec = = 570
   C. Ec = = 5700fck
   D. Ec = where fck N/mm2 = 700 is the characteristic strength in

5. For the design of retaining walls, the minimum factor of safety against overturning is taken as_____________?

   A. 1.5
   B. 2.0
   C. 2.5
   D. 3.0

6. Modulus of elasticity of steel as per IS : 456-1978 shall be taken as______________?

   A. 20 kN/cm2
   B. 200 kN/cm2
   C. 200kN/mm2
   D. 2xl06N/cm2

7. Cube strength of controlled concrete to be used for pretensioned and post-tensioned work respectively should not be less than__________________?

   A. 35 MPa and 42 MPa
   B. 42 MPa and 35 MPa
   C. 42 MPa and 53 MPa
   D. 53 MPa and 42 MPa

8. Minimum thickness of load bearing RCC wall should be_____________?

   A. 50 mm
   B. 100 mm
   C. 150 mm
   D. 200 mm

9. The load carrying capacity of a helically reinforced column as compared to that of a tied column is about________________?

   A. 5% less
   B. 10% less
   C. 5% more
   D. 10% more

10. In a spherical dome the hoop stress due to a concentrated load at crown is_______________?

    A. compressive everywhere
    B. tensile everywhere
    C. partly compressive and partly tensile
    D. zero