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Q.1 Determine ultimate axial load capacity of 12 inch * 20-inch column, where reinforcement
ratio is 2%, 𝑓𝑦 = 40 ksi, 𝑓𝑐′ = 3 ksi.

Solution:
Ultimate axial load, 𝑃𝑢 = α φ 𝐴𝑔 [ 0.85 𝑓𝑐′ (1-𝜌𝑔 ) + 𝜌𝑔 𝑓𝑦 ]

= 0.8*0.65*240[0.85*3(1-0.02) + 0.02*40]
= 411.715 kip. (Ans)
Q.2 Find the allowable load in the column section if 𝑓𝑐′ = 4000 psi and 𝑓𝑦 = 60,000 psi.

Solution:
Nominal load capacity = Allowable load = 𝑃𝑛

𝑃𝑛 = 0.85𝑓𝑐′ 𝐴𝑔 − 𝐴𝑠𝑡 + 𝐴𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑦

= 0.85*4(12*18-10*0.44) + 0.44*10*60 ksi

= 983.44 ksi (Ans)

Q.4 Nominal strength and design capacity (𝑀𝑛 &𝑀𝑢 ) determination of rectangular beam of 12-
inch width, effective depth 17.5 inch with 4 no 9 bar in one row, 𝑓𝑐′ = 4 ksi and 𝑓𝑦 = 60 𝑘𝑠𝑖.

Solution:
Ultimate moment capacity = Design moment capacity = 𝑀𝑢 = φ 𝑀𝑛 where, φ = 0.9
𝑓𝑦
𝑀𝑛 = 𝜌 𝑓𝑦 𝑏 𝑑2 (1 − 0.59 𝜌 )
𝑓𝑐′

𝑓𝑦
𝑀𝑢 = φ 𝑀𝑛 = φ 𝜌𝑓𝑦 𝑏 𝑑2 (1 − 0.59 𝜌 )
𝑓𝑐′

𝐴 4∗0.99
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠 = 12∗17.5 = 0.0190 ( 𝜌𝑚𝑖𝑛 < 𝜌 < 𝜌𝑚𝑎𝑥 )
60
𝑀𝑛 = 0.019*60*12* 17.52 *(1-0.59* 4 ) = 3485.0355 kip-inch
𝑀𝑢 = φ 𝑀𝑛 =3136.532 kip-inch
Q.1 Tie spacing Determination:

For spacing,

i. S = 48 dia of tie bar = 48*0.394 = 18 inch

ii. S = 16 dia of main bar = 16 * 1.25 = 20 inch
iii. S = Least column dimension = 16 inch

Smallest of the three is 16 inch. So, Tie bar is 10 mm @ 16-inch c/c.

Q.8 For the footing shown calculate ultimate punching shear capacity. If, L=10ft, a=12 inch, t=
20 inch, 𝑓𝑐′ = 3ksi, 𝑓𝑦 = 60 ksi
Solution:
Here, Effective depth, d = 16.5 inch
Critical section perimeter 𝑏0 = 4(a+d) = 114 inch
Φ = 0.75 & λ =1

Now, 𝑉𝑐1 = 4λ 𝑓𝑐′ 𝑏0 d = 412.106 kip

ultimate punching shear capacityΦ𝑉𝑐1 = 0.75*412.106 kip = 309.1 kip (Ans)

Q.16Design a beam which is carried service dead load 300 KN and service live load 260 KN
including self-weight has 900 mm and 200 mm cross section and the steel is up to 40 mm from
bottom. Given Fy=240 Mpa and f’c=16 Mpa.
Q. 10 Draw the shear crack and bending crack on a typical overhanging beam with a point load P
in overhang end.
Q. BNBC Provision for corner reinforcement:
Year 2016
1. DESCO 16
.
1. Find capacity of a strip footing. Data was given
2. For a beam b, d, As given. determine design moment capacity. Also check what would be
the phi value
2. WASA 16
1. Draw deflected shape and show the reinforcement of the following beam

2. Draw stress strain diagram of mild steel

 3. DNCC 16
1. Find the allowable load in the column section if f_c^' = 4000 psi and f_y = 60,000 psi.

4. BWDB 16
1. True/false
(i) BNBC published first in 1994
(ii) The reduction factor of column for accidental eccentricity is 0.85

2. The width, effective depth and reinforcement of a beam section is given. fc= 3000 psi
and fy= 60000 psi. Find if the tension control section is provided and the design
strength. (formula given)
5. ASPCL 16
1. Nominal strength and design capacity (𝑀𝑛 &𝑀𝑢 ) determination of rectangular beam of
12-inch width, effective depth 17.5 inch with 4 no 9 bar in one row, 𝑓𝑐′ = 4 ksi and
𝑓𝑦 = 60 𝑘𝑠𝑖.

6. GTCL 16

1. The value of fc’, fy are given; steel area is 2%, and the column section is 12” *12”. Find
the design ultimate axial stress of the column with zero eccentricity
2.
(a) In RCC structure, the reinforcement is provided by______
(b) In slab, the short direction bar is__________ the long direction bar.
(c) The value of bending moment of a beam is _________ at the point where the shear
stress changes its sign.
(d) Brick aggregates are normally weaker than _______ agreegates.
(e) The MS steel bars are provided a grade based on ______ strength.

7. DPDC 16
1.Draw the shear crack and bending crack on a typical overhanging beam with a point load P in
overhang end.
8. Bangladesh China power 16
1. Write down ACI code provisions for effective width of T beam. What will be the
minimum slab thickness for one way slab? 3
2. A 25inch * 16-inch column section having 8 #10 bars with clear cover 2.5 inch have to
carry load 300 kip. Determine its moment carrying capacity. Where fc’ =4 ksi&fy = 60
ksi. 5
9. BPDB 16
1. Design shear reinforcement for the beam where fc’ = 3000 psi and fy = 60 ksi

10. ARMY 47 BMA 16

1. Differentiate between-
a) Singly reinforced beam & Doubly reinforced beam
b) USD & WSD method
2. Draw stress- strain diagram of following beams- a) Cracked section b) Un-cracked
section c) Ultimate

Year 2015
1. RAJUK 15
1. Draw reinforcement detailing of a beam column joint, cantilever beam and a slab panel
with beams at four sides.
2. PGCB 15
 1. Find the allowable load in the column section if f´c = 4000 psi and f y = 60,000 psi.

Year 2014
1. BWDB 14

Q.2For the footing shown calculate ultimate punching shear capacity. If, L=10ft, a=12 inch, t=
20 inch, 𝑓𝑐′ = 3ksi, 𝑓𝑦 = 60 ksi

2. MES 14
1. What is the maximum and minimm reinforcement ratio for column? Why it is used?
2. Why strength reduction factor is 0.75 in shear and 0.9 for flexure?
3. TITAS 14
1. Explain Buckling of column and TMT 500 steel bar
4. DPDC 14
1. Determine tie spacing
2. Determine ultimate axial load capacity of 12 inch * 20-inch column, where reinforcement
ratio is 2%, 𝑓𝑦 = 40 ksi, 𝑓𝑐′ = 3 ksi.

5. RAJUK 14
1. Write down the corner reinforcement rule according to BNBC
2. Why factor of safety is taken? RCC design related write 4 uncertainties.
3. What is WSD & USD, differentiate them
4. State Hooks law. Modulus of elasticity. Draw stress strain curve and show different
points including upper yield point and lower yield point
Year 2006
 1. TITAS 06

1.

Year 2004
1. BPDB 04

1. What are the limitations in design of flat slab? Differentiate Flat slab and normal slab.
2. Write short note on different types of beams
3. What are the design considerations for multi storied building?

BUET MSC ADMISSION TEST QUESTIONS

1. MSC 16
1. Column section given. find nominal strength.
2. Design shear reinforcement for a point loaded cantilever beam

2. MSC 15

1. Name different types of partition wall depending on the construction materials.

2. What is creep ? what is its effect?
3. What is reinforced concrete? Explain the parts played by steel in reinforced concrete.
Write merits and demerits of reinforced concrete over ordinary concrete.
4.

5.
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7.
3. MSC 14
1. 12#9 bar give. Tie design, spacing and tie arrangement.
2. DL=30 kip, LL=20 kip. width=10, depth=26, effect. Depth =22 , design web reinforcement
for cantilever beam …
3. 15 story building, zone co.=.075 site co.=1.5 what% dead load should be considered as
design seismic load. (not sure about the question)

4. MSC 13

1. Get the Mu and Mnfor the beam shown below:

2#3
20”
3#8
2.5”

12”

2. Wind load is 65K for an area where wind speed is 165 kmph. What will be the wind load
if wind speed of that area becomes 210 kmph
3. Determine base shear, V, where Z=0.15, R=8.0. 12 storied building. Load on each floor
800K, clear distance between each floor 11’.
4. Show (a) True stress-strain curve (b) Engineering stress-strain curve
 5. MSC 11
1. Calculate the ultimate moment capacity of a beam for the section.