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Q 1– Working Stress Method

• Design a simply supported RCC beam for a
RCC clear span of 12m. Width of supports are
400mm. The beam is subjected to a live load
of 70 KN/m. Use M30 concrete and Fe 500
steel. Use Working Stress Method.
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Q 2 – Working Stress Method Q 3 – Working Stress Method

A simply supported rectangular Beam of size 500 x 900 mm
• A rectangular RCC beam of size 500mm x
overall depth is used for a clear span of 9m over width of
900mm overall depth is to be designed for a
supports of 300mm. 4-25 mm dia bars has been provided
cantilever Beam of clear span 3.5m and the
in the beam at an effective cover of 50mm for all
beam is subjected to a live load of 50 KN/m.
M30 Concrete and Fe 415 steel are used. reinforcement. The beam is subjected to a live load of 30
KN/m over its entire span. M30 concrete and Fe 415 steel
• Use Working Stress Method. are used. The beam is supported over 400mm wide
supports.
1. Calculate Stresses developed at Mid Span.
2. Calculate the stresses developed in concrete and steel
at 1m distance from face of Support of the beam.
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Q 4 – Limit State Method Q 5 – Limit State Method

A RCC beam of width= 600mm, total depth= 800 mm is A Simply supported Beam of Size 500 mm x 800 mm
provided with 8 nos of 25 mm dia bars are used. overall depth is used for clear span of 9.0 m. The beam
(Effective Cover = 100mm). M30 Concrete and Fe 415 is supported over 500mm wide supports. The beam is
steel are used. subjected to a live load of 40 KN/m.
The beam is simply supported over a clear span of 10.0 Consider effective Cover of 60 mm for all
meter over width of supports 400mm. Calculate what reinforcement.
maximum actual live load can be applied on beam,
Design the beam for Flexure and Shear using M30
Use Limit State Method. Concrete and Fe500 Steel. Use Limit State Method.

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Q 7 – Limit State Method

Q 6 – Limit State Method
Calculate maximum live load that can be safely applied on a
A RCC beam of width= 500mm, Total depth= 700 mm, simply supported beam resting over a span of 10 m
M25 Concrete and Fe 415 steel are used. 10 number of supported over 400 mm wide supports. check the beam for
25 mm dia bars are used at an Effective Cover = flexure only.
100mm.
B= 600 mm, D= 800mm
The beam is simply supported over a clear span of 8.0
meter over width of supports 400mm. Calculate what Ast = 8-28 mm, Asc = 4-25mm
maximum actual live load can be applied on beam, M 30 concrete and Fe 415 Steel is used. Use LSM.
Use Limit State Method. Consider cover as per severe exposure condition with 10mm
Stress strain values for Fe 415 is as follows:- dia stirrups.
Stress Strain values for Fe 415
Stress Strain Table for Fe 415
Strain 0.00144 0.00163 0.00192 0.00241 0.00276 0.00380
Strain 0.00144 0.00163 0.00192 0.00241 0.00276 0.00380
Stress 288 307 325 343 352 361
Stress 288 307 325 343 352 361

Q 8 – Limit State Method Q 9 – Limit State Method

Calculate maximum live load that can be safely Design a beam simply supported over Clear span of 12m
applied on a Cantilever beam with Fixed end for subjected to a live load of 75 KN/m for flexure and Shear.
a clear span of 3.6m. check the beam for The beam is supported over 400mm wide supports.
flexure only. Width of section = 600 mm, and Overall Depth = 900mm
B= 400 mm, D= 750mm Use LSM. M 30 concrete and Fe 500 Steel is used.
Ast = 8-28 mm, Asc = 8-25mm Consider effective Cover of 80mm for tension steel and
M 30 concrete and Fe 250 Steel is used. 50mm for compression steel.
Use LSM. Stress Strain Table for Fe 500
Consider Effective cover 100 mm for all steel. Strain 0.00174 0.00195 0.00226 0.00277 0.00312 0.00417
Stress 348 370 391 413 424 435

Q 10– Limit State Method Q 11– Limit State Method

• A Continuous T Beam used for an • An L- Beam is simply
effective span of 16 m. 2500 mm supported over an effective 1800 mm
• Flange width = 2500mm span of 12m is subjected to a
160 mm live load of 40 KN/m. 150
• Flange Thickness= 160 mm
• Flange width = 1800mm mm
• Overall Depth = 1200 mm
• Flange Thickness= 150 mm d=
• Effective Cover = 100 mm d= 1100
mm • Width of web = 500 mm 800
• Width of Web = 600 mm mm
• Total Depth = 900 mm
• Ast = 10 nos of 32 mm dia
• Effective Cover = 100mm
• M25 Concrete/ Fe 500 steel used.
• M30 Concrete and Fe 415
• Calculate Ultimate MR of the
600 mm
steel. 500
section using LSM. mm
• Design the beam using Limit
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Q 12– Limit State Method Q 13– Limit State Method

• A roof slab 200mm thick is provided resting over a • A Hollow Box Section is used 800 mm
number of parallel T beams provided @ 5.0 centre to
for a simply supported
centre distance.
effective Span of 10m and 200 mm
• Live load over slab = 8 KN/m2
the beam is subjected to a
• water proofing = 150mm thick (unit wt = 20 KN/m3) live load of 60 KN/m. D
200 200
• flooring = 80 mm thick (Unit Wt = 24 KN/m3) • Outer width = 800mm =1200 mm mm
• Simply supported effective span = 15.0 m. mm
• Overall depth = 1200 mm
• Overall Depth of T- beams = 1000 mm • Thickness of all Concrete
• Width of T beams = 500 mm members = 200 mm
• Effective Cover = 100mm • M25 Concrete and Fe 500
steel.
• M30 Concrete and Fe 500 steel is used. 200 mm
Design the beam for Flexure
• Design one of the T beam using Limit state method. Only.

Q 14– Design of Beam

A simply Supported beam of size 600mm x 800mm is
used for a clear span of 10m and over width of
supports of 400mm. Live load on the beam is 50 KN/m.
Tension Reinforcement provided is 8 Nos 32mm dia.
M30 concrete and Fe 500 steel is used.
(a) Calculate the Short Term Deflection in the beam as
per IS 456 provisions
(b) Calculate Long Term deflection in the beam if creep
coefficient is 1.60
(c) Calculate probable Shrinkage deflection in the
beam as per recommendation of IS 456.

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Q 15– Shear Bond and Torsion Q 16 – Shear Bond and Torsion

Design shear reinforcement for a T Beam simply supported Design main reinforcement and Shear reinforcement
on clear span on 10m and over 500 mm wide support. Total for a Cantilever Beam used for a Clear span = 4.0 m
Width of Flange B= 2000 mm. Use LSM. fixed at one end in a column and free at other end.
• Overall Depth of T-Beam = 800 mm. Width B= 500 mm, Overall Depth D = 800 mm
• Depth of flange = 160 mm, Width of Web = 500 mm M 30 concrete and Fe 500 Steel is used.
• Tension Ast = 8-32 mm, Compression Asc = 5-25mm Beam is subjected to a live load of 60 KN/m.
• Beam is subjected to a live load of 65 KN/m. Effective Cover to tension steel is 100 mm and of
• Effective Cover for all steel = 80 mm compression steel is 50 mm. Use LSM.
• M 30 concrete / Design Shear strength of concrete are :-
• Fe 415 Steel is used. pt % 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.5
Ꞇc 0.71 0.76 0.80 0.84 0.88 0.91

Q 17 – Shear Bond and Torsion Q 18 – Shear Bond and Torsion

Design inclined shear reinforcement for a RCC Beam of size • A RCC beam is subjected to following at a given
B= 400 mm x overall D = 700 mm. The Beam is simply section.
supported over a clear span of 8m and width of supports of
300mm.
• Bending Moment = 200 KN-m ( negative BM )
• Tension Ast = 6-25 mm, & Compression Asc = 4-20mm • Shear Force = 250 KN
• Beam is subjected to a live load of 60 KN/m. • Torsional Moment = 300 KN-m
• The beam is also subjected to a Axial Compressive • Size of beam is 400mm x 900 mm.
Force of 600 KN in addition to the loading on the beam.
• Consider 80 mm effective cover.
• M 35 concrete and Fe 500 Steel is used. Effective
Cover to tension steel = 80 mm & compression steel is • Design the beam using M30 Concrete and Fe 415 is
50 mm. Use LSM. used. Use LSM.
For M35
pt % 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.5
pt % 0.15 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.5 2.75
Ꞇc 0.30 0.38 0.51 0.60 0.68 0.74 0.79 0.84 0.88 0.92 0.95 0.98 Ꞇc 0.64 0.70 0.74 0.78 0.82 0.85 0.88

Q 19 – Shear Bond and Torsion Q 20 – Lintel

• A rectangular beam of size 400mm x 800 mm is • A simply supported lintel beam is to be designed for a
used for simply supported clear span of 10m over clear span of 2.40m.
supports of width 400 mm. live load on Beam is • Width of support on both side is 300mm.
80 KN/m • Height of Brick wall above lintel is 1.6m.
• Steel = 4 Nos of 32 mm dia steel near support at • Slab of 150 mm is resting on top of brick work and
an effective cover of 60mm. transferring a line load of 30 KN/m on the wall.
• Check the reinforcement at support for bond, if • Another wall of height 1m is provided on top of slab as
M30 Concrete and Fe 415 is used. Use LSM. parapet wall. All brick work are 250mm wide.
• Calculate the anchorage length of reinforcement • Consider 50 mm effective cover.
required to be extended beyond face of support, • Design the Lintel using M30 Concrete and Fe 500 is used.
so that the reinforcement are safe in bond. • Check the lintel for Shear and bond also. Use LSM.

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Q 21 – Design of Slab
Fig -4
A simply supported slab of Size 5m x 15m is resting on walls on
all four sides. Width of supports are 300mm. MF1
• Live load on slab is 6 KN/m2.
• Flooring =50mm thickness unit wt = 24 KN/m3.
• Water proofing = 120mm thickness of unit weight 20 KN/m3.
• Consider 40 mm effective cover.
• Design the slab using M25 Concrete and Fe 415 is used. Use
LSM. Check the slab for shear and Deflection also.

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Q 22 – Design of Slab
A simply supported slab of Size 6m x 10m is resting on walls on
Fig -4
all four sides. Width of supports are 400mm. Edges and corners MF1
of the slab are prevented from Lifting.
• Live load on slab is 8 KN/m2.
• Flooring =60mm thickness unit wt = 24 KN/m3.
• Water proofing = 100mm thickness of unit weight 20 KN/m3.
• Consider 40 mm effective cover.
• Design the slab using M25 Concrete and Fe 415 is used. Use
LSM. Check the slab for Shear and Deflection also.

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Q 23 – Design of Stair Case Q 24 – Design of Column

Design a dog legged stair Case with following data :- • Design a Square Column for an
Going length = 3.3 meter axial load of 3000 KN. The Y
Width of landing on one side 1.5 m
column is fixed at both ends with
Width of landing on other side = 1.2 m.
an unsupported length of 4.0
Width of stair waist slab = 2.0 m
Riser = 150 mm , Treads = 300mm
meter. Design the column x x
Live load = 5 KN/m2. Use M 25 concrete and Fe 415 considering the effect of
steel. Minimum eccentricity as per IS
The waist slabs are supported on landings and 456.
landings are supported over side walls. Design by
LSM.
• Use M25 Concrete and Fe 415
steel.
Y
• Design the column using LSM.
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Q 25 – Design of Column
Beam
• Floor to floor height of the column is 12 m.
B
• Beam A = 400 x 600 mm.
• Beam B = 500 x 900 mm. Y 700

• Size of column = 500 mm x 800 mm FE 415

• Axial load of column = 2400 KN
Beam x x Beam
/
• Moment about X-X = 280 KN-m
A A
• Moment about Y -Y = 90 KN-m
d’/D = 0.1
• Us M30 Concrete and Fe 500 steel Y
600
• Use interaction curves as per SP 16.
Beam
• The Column is held in position but not
B
restrained against rotation at both ends
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Q 26. Design of Circular Column

Fe 415
/ • Design a Circular column with helical
D’/D = reinforcement for an axial load of 4000 KN.
0.15 • The unsupported length of column is 5.0 meter.
• The column is effectively held in
position and restrained against
rotation at both ends.
• Percentage of main steel shall
not be more than 4%.
• Use M30 Concrete and Fe 500 steel bars.
• Use LSM.
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Q 27. isolated footing Q 28. PCC isolated footing

• Design a uniform thickness Square • Design a Plain Cement Concrete Y

footing for a column of 300mm x
Isolated foundation for a column of
300mm subjected to a load of 360
size 500 x 500 mm subjected to an KN service load.
Axial Load of 2000 KN. • Safe bearing capacity of soil based X 0.3 m X

• Use M25 Concrete and Fe 415 Steel. on net soil pressure = 300 KN/m2
Use LSM. at a depth of 1.50 meter. 0.3 m

• Design an uniform thickness

• Safe Bearing Capacity of soil is 150 square footing for the Column in
KN/m2. footing is provided at a this case. Use M20 concrete and Y

depth of 1.50m from Ground Level. Fe 415 steel. Use Limit State
method.
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Q 29. rectangular isolated footing Q 30. rectangular isolated footing

• A uniform thickness rectangular Isolated • Design the bottom slab of uniform thickness
foundation for a column of size 400 x 600 mm footing provided for two columns of size 500 x
subjected to an Axial Load of 1500 KN and a 500 mm subjected to an Axial Load of 2000 KN
moment of 400 KN-m about Y-Y axis parallel to each as shown in figure. A connecting beam of
400 mm side of column. size 500 mm x 1000mm is provided between the
• Consider Length of footing parallel to 600mm is columns. Center to center distance between
5.0 m. columns is 6m.

• Use M25 Concrete and Fe 500 Steel. Use LSM. • Use M25 Concrete and Fe 500 Steel. Use LSM.
Safe Bearing Capacity of soil is 150 KN/m2. • Safe Bearing Capacity of soil is 140 KN/m2.
• (a) Calculate Width of Footing required Footing is provided at 1.5m depth from Ground
Level. ( Beam not to be designed. ) Design the
• (b) Calculate net design soil pressure below bottom slab only
footing at four corners
• (c) Calculate Maximum Design Bending Moment
(factored value ) for Design of footing.

Q 31 Prestressed Concrete Q 32 Prestressed Concrete

• A Prestressed concrete beam of size 500 x 800 mm is • A Prestressed concrete beam
used for a simply supported span of 12 meter. of size 500 x 900 mm is used for
• The cable is parabolic with eccentricity of 100mm a simply supported span of 15 meter.
above NA at ends and 200 mm below NA at center of The cable is bent with eccentricity of
beam.
120mm above NA at ends and 240 mm
• Area of steel = 2400 mm2 and Initial stress = 1500
N/mm2 below NA at center of beam.
• Loss of stress at final stage = 16%. • The beam is subjected to a live load of 50 KN/m.
• Calculate the maximum live load to be applied on the • Area of steel = 3000 mm2 and
beam so that stress in concrete does not exceed 20 • Initial stress = 1600 N/mm2.
N/mm2 in compression and no tension is developed at • Loss of stress at final stage = 20%
Mid span of the beam. • Calculate the stressed developed in concrete at 6m
• Check stresses developed in beam at support also at distance from support. Show the location of Pressure line
final stage. also at this location.

Q 33 Prestressed Concrete Q 34 Prestressed Concrete

A Prestressed concrete T section beam of A post tensioned PSC beam of size 500 x
flange size 1200 x 400 mm and web size 900mm as shown in fig is used for an
as 400 x 1000mm is used for a simply effective simply supported span of 12m.
supported span of 16 meter. • Live load on the beams = 70 KN/m
• Area of steel = 1600 mm2 with Initial • Each cable area = 2000 mm2
stress = 1500 N/mm2 at three location as
shown in figure. The cables are straight • Stress in cable = 1500 N/mm2
and provided at 200 mm, 400mm and • Loss of stress in each cable at final • Eccentricity at ends
600mm from soffit of beam. stage = 15%
• e1 = 0mm
• Loss of stress at final stage = 20%. • Calculate the stress developed in the
beam at final stage at a section 3m • e2 = 160 mm below NA
• The beam is subjected to a live load of from the support.
70 KN/m. • Eccentricity at centre
• Show the location of pressure line in • e1 = e2 = 160 mm
• Calculate the stressed in the beam at the beam at 3m.
mid span at Final stage.
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Q 35 PSC Cracking Moment Q 36 Prestressed Concrete - losses

A PSC beam of size 500 x 900 mm is used for
a simply supported span of 10 meter. live load A pretensioned PSC Beam of size 400 x 700 mm is
on beam = 50 KN/m. provided for a simply supported span of 9.0 meter. The
• Three Cables with Area of steel = 1200 mm2 beam is provided with a straight cable of As = 1600 mm2
each with Initial stress = 1500 N/mm2 with initial stress of 1500 N/mm2 at an constant
provided as shown in figure. eccentricity of 150mm. The beam is subjected to a live
• Loss of stress at final stage = 20%. load of 40 KN/m. M60 Concrete is used.
Calculate :- • Eccentricity at ends :-
• e1 = 120mm above NA Calculate loss of prestress due to various reasons.
1. Calculate the maximum actual stresses
developed at Mid span at Final stage only. • e2 = 150mm below NA Consider creep coefficient 1.6.
• e3 = 240 mm below NA
2. Live load corresponding to Cracking
Moment of the beam if permissible
tensile stress in concrete is 1.6 N/mm2.
3. Calculate Load factor against cracking.

Q 37 PSC Losses Q 38 PSC Losses Losses

• A Post-tensioned PSC Beam of size 500 x 900 mm is
simply supported over an effective span of 12 meter and is A Post-tensioned PSC Beam of size
500 x 800 mm is simply supported
subjected to Live load of 40 KN/m. Area of prestressing over an effective span of 10 meter.
cable = 2400 mm2 with initial stress of 1500 N/mm2.
Area of three prestressing cables
• The Cable is parabolic (eccentricity at ends = 0 and is 900mm2 each with initial stress
250mm at centre. Jacking was done from both ends. of 1500 N/mm2.
• Anchorage slip= 3mm & Relaxation of steel = 3%. Calculate loss of prestress in
cables due to Elastic shortening
• The concrete was initially loaded at 28 days. Consider losses only (neglecting effect of • Eccentricity at ends :-
Creep coefficient = 1.6. loads), if Cable no. 1 was tensioned
• Ec = 35000 N/mm2 & Es = 200000 N/mm2 first and cable no. 3 was tensioned • e1 = 100mm above NA
last.
• Wobble correction factor = 0.0015/m and 𝝁 = 0.20 • e2 = 150mm below NA
Es = 210000 N/mm2 &
• Calculate loss of prestress due to various reasons. • e3 = 200 mm below NA
Ec = 35000 N/mm2

Q 38 PSC slope and Deflection Q 39 Design of PSC Members

A PSC beam of 600 x 900mm as shown Design a Post Tensioned Prestressed Concrete slab (PT
in fig is used for an effective simply Slab) for a simply supported effective span of 15m
supported span of 12m. subjected to a live load of 10 KN/m2. Flooring and finishing
• Live load on the beam = 60 KN/m. load on the slab is 4 KN/m2.
• Area of steel = 3000 mm2 • Permissible stresses in concrete in compression is 25
N/mm2 and no tension is allowed in the section.
• Initial stress in steel = 1600 N/mm2
• Eccentricity at ends :- • Permissible stress in steel is 1600 N/mm2.
• Loss of stress in each cable at final
stage = 20%. • e1 = 100mm above NA • Loss of prestress at final stage = 15%.
Calculate the Slope of Beam at ends 1. Find out a Minimum depth of slab required.
and Deflection of beam at Mid span if
• Eccentricity at Mid span 2. Calculate the Prestressing force and eccentricity
• e2 = 150mm below NA required.
Ec = 36000 N/mm2 &
3. Find out Area of prestressing wires required.
Es = 200000 N/mm2
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Q 40 Design of PSC Members Q 41 Design of Water Tank

Design a Prestressed Concrete Beam for a simply Design an open Circular water tank
supported effective span of 20m subjected to a live load resting of firm ground for a water
of 80 KN/m.
treatment plant of 25m diameter and Dia
• Permissible stresses in concrete in compression is 20 6.60m water height with 0.4m free
N/mm2 and in tension is 2.0 N/mm2. board. The water tank wall is fixed
• Permissible stress in steel is 1500 N/mm2. with base.
• Loss of prestress at final stage = 20%. Use M 30 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
1. Find out a suitable size of beam required. Use WSM.
2. Calculate the Prestressing force and eccentricity
required.
3. Find out Area of prestressing wires required for
the beam.
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Permissible stress in Concrete relating to

resistant against cracking Table 1
of
Sr Grade of Direct Bending
is 3370 part
No concrete tension tension ii
1 M 25 1.3 1.8
2 M 30 1.5 2.0
3 M 35 1.6 2.2
4 M 40 1.8 2.4
5 M 45 2.0 2.6
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Q 42 water tank – short wall

Design the short wall of a water tank for Direct

Pull of 300 KN and a bending moment in
horizontal direction of 40 KN-m. Pull and
Moment are acting in same direction and
tension is developed on water face. Use
Effective cover to reinforcement 60mm.
Use M30 concrete and Fe 415 steel. Use
WSM.

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Q 43 water tank ( Ly/lx >2) Q 44. Retaining Wall

A retaining wall is as shown in
Figure. The unit weight of soil
Design the Short and long walls of a backfill is 19 KN/m3 with an angle
rectangular RCC water tank resting on of repose of 30o. Use M 30
0.6 m 15o

ground of size 12m x 4m (in plan) and 3m concrete and Fe 415 steel.
5m
height of water and 0.5 m of free board. Use 1. Check the safety of a retaining
wall against overturning and
M35 concrete and Fe 415 steel. Use sliding.
approximate method for analysis. Show the 2. Check the soil pressure below 0.6 m

details of reinforcement. base. Safe Bearing capacity of 0.6

soil is 200 KN/m2. m
1.2 0.6 2.1 m
3. Design the Stem and Heel of m m
RW.

Q 45. Earthquake Engg

• A Six story Special Moment Resisting Frame
commercial building for 300 occupants is to be
constructed in Srinagar (Zone- V) on soft Soil. 5TH FL
Size of building Length =65 meter. Width = 65m.
4TH FL
• Live load on all floors = 5 KN/m2
• Live load on Terrace = 3 KN/m2 3RD FL
• Water proofing load on terrace = 4 KN/m2
2ND FL
• Total DL on each floor = 40 KN/m2 ( including
the weight of slab, Beam, column, Brickwork
1ST FLOOR
etc).
• Calculate the Seismic forces on different floors
Ground FL
as per IS 1893.
• Show shear force diagram due to lateral forces of
for each floor. Height of Each Floor is 5.0m.

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