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B. TECH.
FIFTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2016-17
CONCRETE STRUCTURES - I

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.
(iii) Use of IS:456-2000 is permitted.
(iv) Assume missing data suitably if any.

1. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) Briefly explain the working stress method of designing RCC
structures.
(b) Design a singly reinforced beam by working stress method to resist
a bending moment of 250kNm. The width of the beam is 450m. Use
M25 concrete and Fe415 steel.
(c) Calculate the moment of resistance of a reinforced concrete section
with 4 bars of 20mm diameter. Concrete and steel used are of M20
and Fe415 grade. Use working stress method of design.
(d) What are the different limit states examined in the design of RCC
structures?
(e) What are the assumptions for the:
(i) Design of a reinforced concrete section for limit state of
collapse in bending.
(ii) What is the necessity of using steel in compression zone?
(f) Explain why over reinforced design is not advisable?

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2. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) Design a reinforced concrete beam having an effective simply
supported span of 5.5m. The beam is required to a support live and
superimposed load of 15kN/m and 12kN/m. Use M20 grade
concrete and Fe415 steel.
(b) A reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section of size
250x550mm overall is to be designed for a factored moment of
250kNm. Compute the reinforcement required at the effective cover
of 50mm. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. Adopt limit state
design method.
(c) Determine the limiting moment of T-beam having flange with
1250mm, web width 300mm, flange thickness 125mm, effective
depth 550mm. The beam is reinforced with 8 bars of 25mm on the
tension side. Use M25 concrete and Fe415 steel.
3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 450mm and a
width of 300mm. It contain 4 bar of 20mm diameter. Calculate the
shear reinforcement needed for a factored shear force of 300kN.
Use M20 mix and Fe415 steel.
(b) A simply supported beam is 250mm x 500mm overall. It has 2 bars
of 20mm going into the support. If the shear force at the centre of
support is 110kN at working loads. Determine the anchorage length.
Use M20 mix and Fe415 steel.
(c) (i) Define development length and explain its significance.
(ii) Explain the difference between flexural bond and development
bond.
(iii) How vertical stirrups help in carrying shear? Discuss briefly
different types of shear stirrups.
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4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) Design a simply supported slab for a hall having clear dimensions
4m x 9m with wall thickness of 300mm. The superimposed load on
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the slab is 3kN/m . Assume suitable grade of concrete and steel.
Also check the slab for shear and deflection.
(b) Design a slab over a room 4m x 6m as per IS code. The edge of the
slab are simply supported and the corners are not held down. The
live load on the slab is 3kN/m 2. The slab has a bearing of 150mm on
the supporting walls. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel.
(c) (i) Discuss the different types of stairs used in concrete structures
with the help of neat sketches.
(ii) Explain short term deflection and long term deflection.
5. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) Design a circular column to carry an axial load of 2000kN using
helical reinforcement. Use M25 mix and Fe415 steel.
(b) (i) A short reinforced concrete column of size 250mm x 300mm is
reinforced with 4 bars of 20mm . Determine the safe load the
column can carry. The grade of concrete mix and steel
reinforcement used are M20 and Fe415.
(ii) Discuss briefly the difference between behaviour of a short
and long column.
(c) (i) Give a brief classification of columns on the basis of different
criteria.
(ii) Explain briefly how interaction diagram for columns under
combined axial and bending can be drawn.