Explore topic-wise MCQs in Prestressed Concrete Structures.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Prestressed Concrete Structures knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The stresses and strains developed and the forces acting on cracked prestressed concrete sections which are subjected to a moment Mcr is given as?

A. <sub>pe</sub> = P/A<sub>p</sub>E<sub>p</sub>
B. <sub>pe</sub> = P/A<sub>e</sub>E<sub>p</sub>
C. <sub>pe</sub> = P/A<sub>s</sub>E<sub>p</sub>
D. <sub>pe</sub> = P/A<sub>l</sub>E<sub>p</sub>
Answer» D. <sub>pe</sub> = P/A<sub>l</sub>E<sub>p</sub>
Discussion
2.

The tensile strength of the concrete below the neutral axis is neglected in ___________

A. Cracked section analysis
B. Uncracked section analysis
C. Beam section analysis
D. Strain analysis
Answer» B. Uncracked section analysis
Discussion
3.

The calculation based on the stress in the reinforcement is obtained by ___________

A. Limit state theory
B. Convential theory
C. Retardation theory
D. Principle theory
Answer» C. Retardation theory
Discussion
4.

The width of crack is influenced by ___________

A. Cover
B. Limit states
C. Steel
D. Factor of safety
Answer» B. Limit states
Discussion
5.

The energy capacity is comparatively low in case of ___________

A. Fully
B. Partial
C. Post
D. Prestressed
Answer» B. Partial
Discussion
6.

The fully prestressed members are prone to excessive ___________

A. Downward deflections
B. Upward deflections
C. Side deflections
D. Transverse deflections
Answer» D. Transverse deflections
Discussion
7.

The reinforcement can cater for which requirements?

A. Limited requirement
B. Serviceability requirements
C. Range requirements
D. Termed requirements
Answer» C. Range requirements
Discussion
8.

In partially prestressed members, to which extent tensile stresses are permitted?

A. Unlimited
B. Limited
C. Constant
D. Zero
Answer» C. Constant
Discussion