Reinforced Cement Concrete – RCC Design MCQ Questions Answers Civil Engineering
Reinforced Concrete (RCC) design is a fundamental aspect of civil engineering, forming the backbone of modern construction. The ability to design structurally sound and safe RCC structures requires a deep understanding of principles, codes, and engineering practices. To help aspiring civil engineers and students hone their skills, this article presents a collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and comprehensive answers covering various aspects of RCC design.
1) The maximum percentage of moment redistribution allowed in RCC beams is
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 40%
2) Minimum grade of concrete for moderate exposure with normal weight aggregates is
(a) M 15
(b) M 20
(c) M 25
(d) M 35
3) What is the modular ratio to be used in the analysis of RC beams using working stress method if the grade of concrete is M20?
a) 18.6
b) 13.3
c) 9.9
d) 6.5
4) In the design of a seven-storey building, while designing the columns of 5th storey reduction in
imposed loads on floor is
(a) 0%
(b) 10%
(c) 20%
(d) 30%
5) The minimum reinforcement using mild steel in slab should not be less than
a) 0.10%
b) 0.12%
c) 0.15%
d) 2.0%
6) The stress strain curve for concrete is considered parabolic by I.S. code upto a strain of
(a) 0.0015
(b) 0.0020
(c) 0.0030
(d) 0.0035
7) For a simply supported beam of span 15 m, the minimum effective depth to satisfy the vertical deflection limits should be
a) 600 mm
b) 750 mm
c) 900 mm
d) more than 1 m
8) Limit state method is based on probable
Load
Strength.
Select your answer code from the list given below:
(a) Both A and B are true
(b) A is true and B is false
(c) A is false and B is true
(d) Both A and B are false
9) The ratio of permissible shear stress in limit state method oof design and working stress method of design is
a) 25 : 16
b) 5 : 4
c) 16 : 25
d) 4 : 5
10) If no compression steel is used, two suspended bars of minimum ______ diameter should be used
to support shear reinforcement
(a) 8 mm
(b) 10 mm
(c) 12 mm
(d) 16 mm