BCV601

Model Question Paper

USN

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

DESIGN OF RC STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02. Use of IS: 456-2000, SP-16 is permitted.
03. Assume suitable additional data, if necessary.

Module -1 Marks L CO
1. a) Distinguish between working stresses and limit state methods design. 06 M L2 CO1

b) Define stress block? Derive from the fundamentals the expressions for the 08 M L2 CO1
area of stress block 0.36fckbxu and depth of centre of compressive force from
the extreme fibre in compression 0.42xu.
c) Enlist the reasons for adopting partial safety factors for loads and material 06 M L2 CO1
strength..
OR
2. a) Explain the terms: balanced, under reinforced and over reinforced 06 M L2 CO1
sections.
b) A simply supported beam has a rectangular section and carries a uniformly 14 M L3 CO1
distributed load of 20kN/m over a clear span of 4.5m. The cross section is
300mm x 550mm and is reinforced with 4 no’s of 20mm diameter bar.
Assume cover =25mm and bearing=300mm. Assuming, M 20 grade
concrete and Fe415 steel, compute short and long term deflection of the
beam.
Module -2
3. a) A Cantilever R.C.Beam of span 2m is rectangular in cross section 230mm x 10 M L3 C02
380mm, It is reinforced with 3-16 mm diameter bars on tension side.
Assume clear cover as 25mm.M20 grade concrete and Fe415 steel is used.
Determine the permissible concentrated load at the free end of Cantilever.
b) Determine the moment of Resistance of a T-beam for the following data: 10 M L3 CO2
Breadth of the flange=740mm, Effective depth=400mm, Breadth of
web=240mm, Area of steel =5-20 and Depth of flange=110mm. Adopt M20
grade concrete and Fe415 steel.
OR
4. a) A Doubly reinforced beam section 250mm wide 500mm deep to the centre 10 M L3 C02
of the tensile reinforcement. It is reinforced with 3-16mm diameter bars as
compression reinforcement at an effective cover of 50mm and 4 bars of
20mm diameter as tension reinforcement. Determine the moment of
resistance of the section. Use M20 concrete and Fe500 steel is used.
b) A Tee beam has the following data: 10 M L3 C02
i) C/C spacing of beams=3.20 mt, ii) Simply supported effective span of
beam=8m iii) Depth of slab = 150mm iv) Size of web of beam= 300mm x
500mm. Calculate the balanced moment of resistance.
 Module -3
5. a) Design a beam of effective span 6m to support a total working load of 20 M L4 C02
12kN/m including the self-weight of the beam. The width of the beam is
limited to 250mm. Design for flexure and shears only. No need to curtail the
bars. Use 16mm diameter main bars and 8mm diameter stirrups. Use M20
concrete and Fe415 steel. Show reinforcement details.
OR
6. a) A T beam and slab floor system has a slab 125mm thick spanning between 20 M L4 CO2
T-Beams, which are spaced at 3.5m apart. The beams have a clear span of
8m and end bearings are 300mm wide. The live load on the floor is 4kN/m2
and floor finish is 0.6kN/m2. Take overall depth of the beam equal to
600mm and web width to 300mm. Take self-weight of the slab and web as
13.90kN/m provide 20mm diameter main bars and 8mm diameter two
legged stirrups. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. Design the intermediate
T-Beam for flexure and shear only.
Module -4
7. a) Design an RC slab for room measuring 4m x 5m is inside. The slab carries 20 M L4 C03
a live load of 2kN/m2 and is finished with 20mm topping of unit weight
24kN/m3. The slab is simply supported on all four edges with corners free
to lift. No need to check for shear. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel.
OR
8. a) Design a dog legged stair for an office building in a room measuring 2.8 x 20 M L4 C03
5.8m, clear vertical distance between the floors is 3.6m. The width of flight
is to be 1.25m. Assume imposed load of 3kN/m2. Use M20 concrete and
Fe415 grade steel. Assume that the stairs are supported on 230mm width
support at the outer edges of landing slabs. Sketch the reinforcement details.
Design of one flight is enough.
Module -5
9. a) Design the necessary reinforcement for RC column 450mm x 600mm to 10 M L4 C03
carry an axial load of 2000 kN. The length of the column is 3.5m. Use M25
grade concrete and Fe415 grade steel. Sketch the reinforcement details.
b) A rectangular column 300mm wide and 500mm deep is subjected to an axial 10 M L4 C03
factored load of 1200kN and factored moment of 200kN-m. Calculate the
necessary reinforcement distributing equally on all four sides. Sketch the
reinforcement details. Adopt M25and Fe500 grade materials.
OR
10. a) Design a square footing of flat type for a column of size 400mm x 400mm 20 M L4 C03
to carry an axial dead load of 800kN and a live load of 1000kN without any
moment. Safe bearing capacity of soil is 180kN/m2. Adopt M20 grade
concrete and Fe 500 grade steel. Sketch the footing showing the details of
reinforcement.
 Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program
Outcome

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Level Course Program Outcome

attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L2 CO1 PO1,PO2
(b) L2 CO1 PO1,PO2
(c) L2 CO1 PO1,PO2
Q.2 (a) L2 CO1 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO1 PO1,PO2
Q.3 (a) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2
Q.4 (a) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2
Q.5 (a) L4 CO2 PO1,PO3
Q.6 (a) L4 CO2 PO1,PO3
Q.7 (a) L4 CO3,CO4 PO1,PO3
Q.8 (a) L4 CO3,CO4 PO1,PO3
Q.9 (a) L4 CO3,CO4 PO1,PO3
(b) L4 CO3,CO4 PO1,PO3
Q.10 (a) L4 CO3,CO4 PO1,PO3

Lower order thinking skills

Bloom’s Remembering Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonomy (knowledge):𝐿1 (Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6