2. In a pre-stressed member, it is advisable to use a. Low-strength concrete b. High-strength concrete c. High-strength concrete and high-tension steel d. High-strength concrete and low-tension steel 3. Which one of the following is not categorized as a long-term loss of pre-stress in a pre-stressed concrete member? Loss due to elastic shortening b. Loss due to creep c. Loss due to shrinkage а. d. Loss due to relaxation of steel 4. One of the following is not correct for pre-stressed concrete: a. Reducing cracks in the concrete b. High strength of concrete and steel с. Costy d. Suitable for long span and those carrying heavy loads. 5. Cross ties are used if the distance between a bar and the corner bar is greater than... 100 inches b. 100 cm c. 150 inches d. 150 mm а.

2. In a pre-stressed member, it is advisable to use a. Low-strength concrete b. High-strength concrete c. High-strength concrete and high-tension steel d. High-strength concrete and low-tension steel 3. Which one of the following is not categorized as a long-term loss of pre-stress in a pre-stressed concrete member? Loss due to elastic shortening b. Loss due to creep c. Loss due to shrinkage а. d. Loss due to relaxation of steel 4. One of the following is not correct for pre-stressed concrete: a. Reducing cracks in the concrete b. High strength of concrete and steel с. Costy d. Suitable for long span and those carrying heavy loads. 5. Cross ties are used if the distance between a bar and the corner bar is greater than... 100 inches b. 100 cm c. 150 inches d. 150 mm а.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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