PMC/TL/DRCE/III/V/QB/frm-01

DEPARTMANT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024-2025
SUBJECT CODE / SUBJECT NAME: CE3501 / DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
UNIT WISE QUESTION BANK
YEAR/SEM:III / V BATCH: 2022-2026
UNIT I METHODS OF DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Concept of Elastic method, ultimate load method and limit state method – Working stress method as
detailed in IS code - Design of Singly Reinforced beam by working stress method - Limit State
philosophy as detailed in IS code - Advantages of Limit State Method over other methods - Analysis
and design of singly and doubly reinforced rectangular beams by limit State Method.
PART – A
BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1 Define a balanced section? BT-1 Remembering
2 What are the different types of loads that have to be considered in the BT-1 Remembering
designof a building?
3 What are the three methods of design of reinforced concrete structural BT-1 Remembering
Elements? Which of the three methods is the best?
4 What is the formula used to find the critical neutral axis in working BT-1 Remembering
stressmethod?
5 Write down the values of partial safety factor for i) concrete ii) steel. BT-1 Remembering
6 What are the advantages of elastic method or working stress method? BT-1 Remembering
7 Explain modular ratio. Show the modular ratio of M20 & BT-2 Understanding
M25gradeconcrete.
8 Summarize the main concept of working stress method/Elastic theory BT-2 Understanding
ofreinforced concrete structures?
9 Explain about characteristic load and characteristic strength of material? BT-2 Understanding
10 Explain the term Modular ratio. BT-2 Understanding
11 Summarize the assumptions made for design of RC members in BT-2 Understanding
workingstress method.
12 Identify and state the main concept of elastic method or working BT-3 Applying
stressmethod.
13 What is permissible bending stress in concrete? BT-3 Applying
14 Write down the advantages of limit state method over other methods. BT-3 Applying
15 Enlist different factors that are influencing the durability of concrete as BT-3 Applying
per BIS.
16 Examine the assumptions made in limit state of collapse by flexure. BT-3 Applying
17 Mention any two advantages of introducing compression steel in RC beam BT-4 Analyzing
18 Distinguish between under reinforced and over reinforced sections. BT-4 Analyzing
19 Difference between WSD and LSD? BT-4 Analyzing
20 List out the minimum and maximum area of tension reinforcement BT-5 Evaluating
in beam?
21 Enumerate serviceability limit state. BT-5 Evaluating
22 Select any two assumptions are made in elastic theory method. BT-5 Evaluating
23 Draw the stress strain curve for concrete in the limit state design of BT-6 Creating
flexure.
24 What are the classifications available in serviceability limit state? BT-6 Creating
PART –B

1 Design a rectangular section for a simply supported RC beam of

effective span of 4m carrying a concentrated load of 35kN at its mid
span. The concrete to be used is of grade M20 and the reinforcement BT- Remembering
consists of Fe415 steel bars. 1
i) Self-weight of beam is ignored.
ii) Self-weight of beam is considered. Choose working stress method.
2 A singly reinforced beam 250mmX500mm in section in reinforced with
four bars of 16mm diameter with an effective cover of 50mm. effective
span of the beam is 6m.assuming M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 BT- Remembering
grade of steel determine the central concentrated load that can be 1
carried by the beam in
addition to its self-weight.
3 A simply supported over an effective span of 8m carries a live load of
15KN/m. design the beam, using M20 concrete and Fe415 grade steel. BT- Remembering
Keep the width equal to half the effective depth. Use working stress 1
method of
design.
4 A beam of rectangular section of width 225mm and effective depth 500
mm is simply supported over a span of 5m is reinforced with four
members of 20 mm dia mild steel bars in the tension side.
Determine the position of neutral axis and the stresses in the top most BT- Remembering
compression fiber of concrete and tension steel. If the beam carries a 1
UDL of 9KN/m (including self-weight) for the entire span. Use working
stress method of design.
5 A rectangular RC section having a width of 350 mm is reinforced with 2
numbers of 28 mm diameters at an effective depth of 700mm. adopting BT-
Understanding
M20 grade concrete and Fe415 HYSD bars. Determine the ultimate 2
moment of
resistance of the section.
6 Analyze a rectangular beam section of 300mm width and 500 mm
effective depth to determine the moment of resistance and stress induced
in top compression fibre of concrete and steel for beam is reinforced BT- Understanding
2
with 3-20mm diameter at tension zone. Consider concrete of grade M20
and steel of grade Fe415.
7 A reinforced concrete beam of span 5m has a rectangular section of 250
mm x 500 mm. the beam is reinforced with 3 bars of 16 mm diameter on
the tension side at an effective depth of 450 mm and 2 bars of 16 mm BT- Understanding
diameter on the compression side at a cover of 50 mm from the 2
compression face. Estimate the maximum permissible live load on the
beam. Use M20 grade concrete and Fe250 grade steel by using working
stress method.
8 Identify the expression for the depth of neutral axis and moment of
resistance of a singly reinforced beam section under flexure and obtain BT- Applying
design constants K, j, Q for M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. Use working 3
stress method.
9 A singly reinforced section having following details: breadth=200mm,
 effective depth=450mm and reinforced with 3 nos. of 16mm dia mild BT- Applying
steel. Concrete grade M15 and effective cover=35mm, effective 3
span=4m. Determine the maximum imposed load the beam and carry per
meter length.
10 Analyze and design a rectangular beam section 300X500mm effective
BT- Analyzing
depth subjected to a moment of 60 KNm. Consider concrete of grade 4
M20 and steel of grade Fe415.
11 Analyze a rectangular beam section of 300mm width and 500 mm
effective depth to determine the moment of resistance and stress induced BT- Analyzing
in top compression fibre of concrete and steel for beam is reinforced 4
with 3-16mm diameter at tension zone. Consider concrete of grade M20
and steel of grade Fe415.
12 Determine the position of neutral axis and the moment of resistance of a
beam 300mm wide and 550mm effective depth. It is reinforced with 3 BT-
Analyzing
bars of 16mm diameter. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of 4
steel. Adopt working stress method
13 Design a rectangular reinforced concrete beam simply supported on
masonry walls 300mm thick with an effective span of 5m to support a BT-
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service load of 8KN/m and a dead load of 4KN/m without its own 5
weight. Adopt M20 grade concrete and Fe 415 HYSD bars width of
support of beam=300mm.

PART –C
1 A rectangular beam of span 7m (C/C of supports), 250mm wide by
550mm deep is to carry a uniformly distributed load (excluding self- BT-
weight) of 15 KN/m and LL of 20KN/m. using M20 grade concrete 5 Evaluating
and Fe415 HYSD bars, Design the beam section at mid span, check the
adequacy of the section for shear and perform a check for deflection
control.
2 Explain the detailed design procedure of singly reinforced rectangular BT- Understanding
beam by WSM. 2
3 Explain working stress method with limit state method and ultimate BT- Understanding
loadmethods of design of R.C structures. 2
4 A reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section has the cross section
of 300mm X 500mm. 4 Nos of 20 mm diameter steel bars is provided as BT-
tension reinforcement. Assuming M20 grade concrete & Fe415 grade 5 Evaluating
steel are used. Determine the stresses induced in the top compression
fibre of the concrete and tension steel when it is subjected to a moment
of 65KNm.
UNIT II LIMIT STATE METHOD - FLANGED BEAM, SHEAR & TORSION
Analysis and design of flanged beams – Use of design aids for Flexure - Behaviour of RC members in
bond and Anchorage - Design requirements as per current code - Behaviour of RC beams in shear and
torsion - Design of RC members for combined bending, shear and torsion - serviceability.
PART – A
BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1 Write the formula for effective flange width of isolated L-beam and BT-1 Remembering
T-beam?
2 What are the stresses produced by torsion? BT-1 Remembering
3 Write down the value of design bond stress for M 30 grade concrete. BT-1 Remembering
4 What do you understand by the term anchorage? BT-1 Remembering
 5 On what circumstances doubly reinforced beams are to be adopted? BT-1 Remembering
6 What you mean by diagonal tension? BT-1 Remembering
7 Illustrate the advantages of flanged beams. BT-2 Understanding
8 Summarize any two general features of two way slab. BT-2 Understanding
9 Explain flexural bond BT-2 Understanding
10 Draw sketches for different types of shear reinforcement. BT-2 Understanding
11 Write short note on doubly reinforced section BT-2 Understanding
12 What is the formula used to find the spacing of inclined stirrups? BT-3 Applying
13 Differentiate bond and anchorage. BT-3 Applying
14 What are the types of reinforcement used to resist shear and write BT-3 Applying
downexpression for shear resistance offered by each type.
15 What is the importance of anchorage value of bends? BT-3 Applying
16 Differentiate shear failure and bending failure. BT-4 Analyzing
17 Write down the formulae for calculating effective width of flanged BT-4 Analyzing
beams.
18 Define development length. BT-4 Analyzing
19 List the important factors that influence bond strength. BT-4 Analyzing
20 How to overcome torsion on beams? BT-5 Evaluating
21 State minimum requirement of shear reinforcement? BT-5 Evaluating
22 Define limit state of collapse in shear. BT-5 Evaluating
23 Discuss any two structural members subjected to torsion? BT-6 Creating
24 Enlist the types of shear failure in reinforced concrete beams? BT-6 Creating
25 Discuss the four components for which design are to be made in T- BT-6 Creating
beams?
PART –B
1 A rectangular beam of 300mm wide is reinforced with 4nos.#25mm dia
at an effective depth of 600mm. a beam has to resistant of factored shear BT-1 Remembering
force of 400KN @ support section. Assume fck=20N/mm2;
fy=415N/mm2. Design the vertical stirrups.
2 A reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section has a width of 250mm
and an effective depth of 500mm the beam is reinforced with 4 bars of BT-1 Remembering
25 mm dia on the tension side. Two of the tension bars are bent up at 45 0
near the support section. In addition the beam is provided with two
legged stirrups of 8mm dia at 150mm centers near
the supports. If fck=25N/mm2; fy=415N/mm2.
Estimate the ultimate shear of the support section.
3 Find the reinforcement required for a rectangular beam section for the
following data. Size of the beam 300mmX600mm, factored BT-1 Remembering
moment=115KNm, Factored torsion=45 KNm, Factored shear=95KN.
Use M 20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
4 Determine the are of steel required for a T beam with following
dimensions; Depth of slab=100mm
Breadth of flange=750mm Width of web=250mm Total
depth=600mmThe beam is subjected to an ultimate moment BT-2 Understanding
of resistance of 525KNm. concrete grade M20 and steel grade
Fe415 are used with cover 50mm
5 A simply supported RC beam of size 300x500mm effective is reinforced
with 4 bars of 16mm diameter HYSD steel of grade Fe415. Determine
the anchorage length of the bars at the simply supported end if it is BT-2
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subjected to a factored fore of 350 KN at the Centre of 300mm wide
masonry supports. The concrete mix of grade M 20 is to be used.
Draw the reinforcement details.
6 A simply supported beam is 6m is span and carries a characteristic load
of 60KN/m. if 6 numbers of 20 mm bars are provided at the center of the
 span and 4 numbers of these bars are continued into the supports, BT-2 Understanding
check the development length at the supports assuming grade M15
concrete and Fe 415 steel.
7 Design a T beam section with a flange width of 1250mm,a flange
depth of 100mm, a web width of 250mm and an effective depth of BT-3
Applying
500mm, which is subjected to a factored moment of 560 KNm. The
concrete mix is to be used is of grade M20 and steel is of grade Fe415.
Use limit state method.
8 A simply supported one way slab of 4 m span carries a live load of 3
N/m2 and the load of floor finish as 1.25 KN/m 2.the slab having a total
depth of 150mm is reinforced with 8 mm dia bars @100 mm c/c at a BT-3
Applying
nominal cover of 20 mm. assuming a permanent load equal to dead
load plus 20% of live load, compute the total maximum deflection and
check it as per code requirements. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel.
9 A tee beam slab of an office comprise of a slab 150mm thick spanning
between ribs spaced at 30 centers. The effective span of the beam is BT-3
Applying
8m. Live load on floor is 4KN/m2. Design one of the
intermediate beams.Using M20 grade concrete and Fe415 HYSD
bars.
10 Analyze and Design a T- beam section with a flange width of 1200mm, a
flange depth of 100 mm, a web width of 250 mm and an effective depth BT-4
Analyzing
of 500 mm, which is subjected to a factored moment of 550 kNm. The
concrete mix is to be used is of grade M20 and steel is of grade Fe415.
Use LSM.
11 Check for the development length at support of a doubly reinforced
beam 400mmX750m (effective) the clear span of the beam is 5.25m. The
beam carries UDL of 46KN/m (including self-weight). The beam is BT-4 Analyzing
reinforced with 8 bars of 20 mm diameter (4 bars are bent up near
support) on tension side and 4 bars of 16 mm diameter on compression
side. Adopt M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 HYSD bars.
12 Recommend the Design value of reinforcement for a T-beam for the
following data:
Effective span : 8m BT-5 Evaluating
Spacing of beam = 3m, Thickness of slab = 130
mm Total depth = 450 mm, Live load 10
kN/m2.
13 Calculate the moment of resistance of a T beam having a flange
width 1250mm, web width 300mm, flange thickness 125mm and an BT-6
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effective depth 550mm. the beam is reinforced with 8 bars of 25 mm
dia on tension side,concrete grade M20 and steel grade Fe415 are used.
14 A doubly reinforced beam of size 250mmX550mm is provided with a
compression steel of 900mm 2 with an effective cover of 50mm at top
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and bottom. The neutral axis depth is equal to limiting neutral axis
depth. Find the total area of steel provided. The concrete of beam is M
20 grade and Fe 415 HYSD bars are used and moment of resistance is
460KNm.
PART –C

1 Design a doubly reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section using

the following data:
Effective span=5m
Width of BT-6 Creating
beam=250mm
 Over all
data=500mm
Service load (DL+LL)
=40KN/m. Effective
cover=50mm
M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 HYSD bars
2 Find the reinforcement required for a rectangular beam section for the
following data. Size of the beam 300mmX500mm, factored BT-1 Remembering
moment=80KNm, Factored torsion=40 KNm, Factored shear force =70
KN.Use M 20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
3 Design torsional reinforcement in a rectangular beam section, 350mm
wide 750mm deep, subject to an ultimate twisting moment of 140 KNm BT-6
Creating
combined ultimate shear force of 110KN. Assume M-25 grade
concrete, Fe415 gradesteel and mild exposure condition.
4 A rectangular beam is to be simply supported on supports of 230mm
thick; the clear span of the beam is 6m. the beam is to have a width of BT-6
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300mm. thecharacteristic super imposed load of 12KN/m. Using M20
concrete and Fe415 steel, design the beam adopt limit state design
method

UNIT III LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF SLABS AND STAIRCASE

Analysis and design of cantilever, one way, two way and continuous slabs subjected to uniformly
distributed load for various boundary conditions- Types of Staircases – Design of dog-legged
Staircase –Introduction to Flat Slab.
PART – A

BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1 Write the various types of slab. BT-1 Remembering
2 Write the different types of staircase BT-1 Remembering
3 Why is secondary/distribution reinforcement provided in one way RC BT-1 Remembering
slab?
4 What is stair case? BT-1 Remembering
5 What is the expressions recommended by IS 456 for Youngs modulus
BT-1 Remembering
andflexural strength.
6 List the advantages of cantilever slab. BT-1 Remembering
7 Explain tread and rise BT-2 Understanding
8 Show the formula used to find the spacing of inclined stirrups? BT-2 Understanding
9 Show the value of partial safety factor for (a) concrete (b) steel. BT-2 Understanding
10 Outline the codal provisions for minimum reinforcement to be BT-2 Understanding
provided main and secondary reinforcement in slab and their maximum
spacing.
11 Draw the moment distribution diagram for slab along length BT-2 Understanding
12 Identify the circumstances under which dog- legged staircases can be BT-3 Applying
used.
13 What is the importance of two way slabs over one way slab? BT-3 Applying
14 Why corner reinforcement are provided in a two way slab? And sketch BT-3 Applying
the edge and middle strips of a two way slab.
15 Identify the parameters governing slab moments coeffecients. BT-3 Applying
16 Enumerate structural requirement of slabs. BT-4 Analyzing
17 Which direction of slab takes maximum moments? BT-4 Analyzing
18 List the IS code provision for maximum strain in the tension BT-4 Analyzing
reinforcement in the section at failure.
19 Justify the different end conditions for slab with coeffecients BT-4 Analyzing
20 State the approximate value of total shrinkage strain of concrete to be
BT-5 Evaluating
taken for the design purpose and mention the relevant clause no. of IS
code.
21 Draw yield line pattern for one way slab with simply supported
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edge condition
22 What is the minimum rise and tread in residential and public
BT-5 Evaluating
building?
23 Distinguish between the behavior of one way slab and two way slabs. BT-6 Creating
24 Enlist the advantages of deep beam. BT-6 Creating
25 Why it is necessary to provide transverse reinforcement in one way slab? BT-6 Creating
PART –B

1 Design a R.C. slab for a room measuring 5m x 6m size. The slab is

simply supported on all the four edges, with corners held down and BT-1
Remembering
carries a superimposed load of 30 N/m2. Inclusive of floor finishes etc.
use M20 mix,Fe415 steel and IS code method. Draw the reinforcement
details.
2 Calculate the reinforcement details of a one way slab for an office
floor which is continuous over tee beam spaced 3.5m intervals. BT-1
Assuming a liveload of 4 kN/m2. Adopt limit state design. Use M20 Remembering
grade concrete and Fe415 steel bars.
3 A simply supported one way slab of 4 m span carries a live load of 3
N/m2 and the load of floor finish as 1.25 kN/m2.the slab having a total
depth of 150mm is reinforced with 8 mm dia bars @100 mm c/c at a BT-1
Remembering
nominal cover of 20 mm. assuming a permanent load equal to dead
load plus 20% of live load, compute the total maximum deflection
and check itas per code requirements. Use M20 concrete and Fe415
steel.
4 Design a two way slab for an office floor size 3.5m x 4.5m
withdiscontinuous and simply supported edges on all the sides with the BT-1 Remembering
corners prevented from lifting and supporting a service live load of
4.4kN/m2. Adopt M20 grade and Fe 415HYSD bars.
5 Design and draw the reinforcement details of a two way slab for the
following data:
Size = 7 m x 5 m
Width of the support = 300 mm BT-2 Understanding
Edge condition = two edges are discontinuous, live load =5
kN/m2 Floor finish as 1 kN/m2
Use M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
6 Design a continuous one way having 3 equal span of 3m each
BT-2 Understanding
havingimposed load of 2.5 KN/m2.Use Fe415 & M15
7 Design a simply supported RCC slab for a roof of a hall 4m x 10m
width230mm wall thickness all around. Assume a live load of 4 BT-2 Understanding
KN/m2 and a finish 1KN/m2.Use M20 & Fe415
8 Design a dog legged stair for a building in which vertical distance
BT-3 Applying
betweenfloor is 3.6m.Assume any relevant data
9 Design a one way reinforced concrete slab - simply supported at the
edges for a public building with a clear span of 4 m supported on 200 BT-3
Applying
mm solid concrete masonry walls. Live load on slab is 5 kN/m2.
Adopt M20 gradeconcrete and Fe 415 HYSD bars.
10 Design a slab over a room 5 m x 7 m as per I.S. code. The slab is
supported on masonry walls all round with adequate restraint and the BT-4
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corners are held down. The live load on the slab is 330 N/m2. The slab
 has a bearing of 150mm on the supporting walls.
11 Design a cantilever balcony slab projecting 1.2 m from a beam. Adopt BT-4 Analyzing
liveload of 2.5 KN/m2
12 Interpret the following details and design the one way slab: size=3m x
9m, width of the support =230mm, live load= 3kN/m2, floor finish as BT-4 Analyzing
1kN/m2 useM20 concrete and Fe415 steel bars.
13 Design one of the flight of a dog-legged stairs spanning between
landing beams using following data
Number of steps in a flight BT-5
Evaluating
= 10 Tread = 300 mm
Rise = 150mm
Width of landing beams = 300mm
14 Design a cantilever slab projecting 1m from the support using M20
BT-6 Creating
&Fe415 HYSD bars. Adopt live load of 3 KN/m2
PART –C

1 Write about structural classification of slab and staircase BT-1 Remembering

2 Design a floor slab for an interior room with interior dimension of 3.5 x 9 m
BT-6 Creating
for a building located in Chennai. The slab is resisting on 230mm thick masonry
walls
3 Design a cantilever portico slab of 5m width and 2m clear span. BT-6 Creating
Assume moderate environment with M25 &Fe415

UNIT IV LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF COLUMNS

Types of columns – Design of short Rectangular and circular columns for axial, uniaxial and biaxial
bending
PART – A

BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1 State the behaviour of slender column BT-1 Remembering
2 Sketch the salient points on a typical axial – moment interaction curve
BT-1 Remembering
of a column.
3 Give the minimum number of steel rods for different types of columns BT-1 Remembering
4 Write down the expression for minimum eccentricity BT-1 Remembering
5 Write the basic assumption for the combined axial load and uniaxial
BT-1 Remembering
bending on columns.
6 Write the pitch and diameter of lateral ties for columns as per IS 456 BT-1 Remembering
7 Explain compression members with helical reinforcement. BT-2 Understanding
8 Explain any two code requirements on slenderness limits. BT-2 Understanding
9 Summarize the function of the traverse reinforcements in a
BT-2 Understanding
reinforced concrete column.
10 Summarize the function of lateral ties in a RC column. BT-2 Understanding
11 Explain the function of the traverse reinforcements in a reinforced
BT-2 Understanding
concrete column.
12 Why minimum and maximum reinforcement id restricted in column ? BT-3 Applying
13 Write the expression for eccentricity of columns BT-3 Applying
14 Why specifications are limited in column? BT-3 Applying
15 On what condition intermediate column is more suitable? BT-3 Applying
16 Differentiate between uniaxial and biaxial column. BT-4 Analyzing
17 Write the few points about specification of circular column BT-4 Analyzing
18 Enumerate the behavior change on the account of height and shape BT-4 Analyzing
19 Differentiate a circular column and rectangle column BT-4 Analyzing
20 Explain about pedestal ? BT-5 Evaluating
21 Conclude the different end conditions of column as per IS 456. BT-5 Evaluating
22 According to IS code all the columns shall be designed for minimum
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eccentricity. Justify the reasons for this statement.
23 Compile the importance of column curves. BT-6 Creating
24 Show the effective length of different columns BT-6 Creating
25 List the types of reinforcements used to resist shear force in columns? BT-6 Creating
PART –B
1 Design of short column subjected to biaxial bending. Determine the
reinforcement for a short column for the following data. Column size:
BT-1 Remembering
400mmx600mm, Pu=2000kN Mux= 160kN, Muy=120kN.Use M20
grade concrete and Fe415 grade steel.
2 A circular column, 4.6m high is effectively held in position at both ends
and restrained against rotation at one end only to carry an axial load of BT-1 Remembering
1200kN, if its diameter is restricted to 450mm. Use M20 and Fe415
grades
3 Design a rectangular column, 5m long restrained in position and
direction at both ends, to carry an axial load of 120 kN. Use M20 and BT-1 Remembering
Fe415 grades.
4 Determine the ultimate load carrying capacity of circular column of
section500mm diameter reinforced with 8 nos of 25mm diameter bars BT-1 Remembering
adequately tied with lateral ties. Use M25 and Fe415 steel.
5 Design the reinforcement in a circular column of diameter 350mm with
helical reinforcement of 8mm diameter to support a factored load of BT-2 Understanding
1400kN. The column has an unsupported length of 3.5 m and is
braced against side sway. Adopt M20 grade concrete and Fe415 steel
bars.
6 Design a uniaxial spiral circular short column with details as given below.
(i) Factored axial load = 300kN
(ii) Factored bending moment = 80kNm BT-2 Understanding
(iii) Column size = 400mm
Use M20and Fe415 combination
7 Discuss various assumptions used in the limit state methods of
design of compression members. BT-2 Understanding
8 Design the reinforcement in short column 400x600mm subjected to an
ultimate axial load of 1600kN together with ultimate moments of BT-3
120kNm and 90kNm about the major and minor axis respectively. Applying
Use M20 grade concrete and Fe415 grade steel.
9 Design a biaxial eccentric loaded braced circular column deforming in
single curvature for the following data: Ultimate load=200kN. Ultimate
moment in longer direction at bottom Mux1=178 kNm and at top Mux1=
128kNm.Ultimate moment in shorter direction at bottom Muy1=108 BT-3 Applying
kNm and at top Muy2= 88kNm. Unsupported length of column =
9m.Effective length in long direction lex=8m.Effective length in
shorter direction ley=
5.8m.Diameter of column = 550mm.Use M25&Fe415 grades.
10 A circular column, 3m high is effectively held in position and restrained
 against rotation at both ends. Design the column, to carry an axial load of BT-4 Analyzing
750kN, if its diameter is restricted to 350mm. Use M25 and Fe 500
grade.
11 Design an axially loaded tied column 400 mm x 400 mm pinned at both
ends with unsupported length of 3m to carry a factored load of BT-4 Analyzing
2300KN.Use M 20
& Fe 415
12 Design a short column subjected to biaxial bending. Determine the
reinforcement for a short column for the following data. Column size: BT-4 Analyzing
450mmx600mm, Pu=100kN Mux=260kN, Muy=120kN.Use M25
grade concrete and Fe250 grade steel.
13 Design the longitudinal reinforcement in a short column 400mm x
600mm subjected to an ultimate axial load of 1600 kN together with
ultimate moments of 120 kN-m and 90kN-m about the major and BT-5 Evaluating
minor axis respectively. The reinforcements are distributed equally on
all four sides. Adopt M20 grade concrete and Fe415 steel bars.
14 Determine the ultimate load carrying capacity of rectangular column BT-6 Creating
section 400x600mm reinforced with 10nos of 25mm dia. Use M25
concrete and Fe415 steel.
PART –C
1 Design a square column subjected to an ultimate axial load
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of
1000kN.Consider concrete grade M20and steel of grade Fe415.
2 Design the reinforcement required for a column which is restrained
against sway using the following data.
Size of column=530x450mm, eff=6.6m, unsupported length=7.70m.
Factored load =1600kN. Factored moment about major axis =45kNm at
top and 30kNm at bottom. Factored moment about minor axis=35kNm at BT-6 Creating
top and 20kNm at bottom. Use M25 grade concrete and Fe 500 grade
HYSD bars. Column is bent in double curvature and reinforcement is
distributed equally on all the four sides of the section.
3 Design the reinforcements required for a column which is restrained
against sway using the following data. Size of column=530mm. Axial
load=1600kN.Factored moment about major axis= 45kNm at top and
30knm at bottom. Factored moment about minor axis =35kNm at top and BT-6 Creating
20kNm at bottom. Use M25 grade concrete and Fe500 grade HYSD
bars. Column is bent in double curvature and reinforcement is
distributed equally on all the four sides of the section.

UNIT V LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF FOOTING

Design of wall footing – Design of axially and eccentrically loaded rectangular pad and sloped footings –
Design of combined rectangular footing for two columns only
PART – A
BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1 What are the factors that influence the selection of number of lifting
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and hoisting locations of a long beam during its erection process?
2 Define punching shear. BT-1 Remembering
3 What is the main advantage of combined footing? BT-1 Remembering
4 When you need a combined footing? BT-1 Remembering
5 What is slenderness ratio in masonry wall? State the maximum values BT-1 Remembering
6 What is meant by proportioning of footing? BT-1 Remembering
7 Classify the different types of combined footing. BT-2 Understanding
 8 Enlist the different condition for usage of footing. BT-2 Understanding
9 Explain the behavior of wall footing BT-2 Understanding
10 Outline why the check for transfer of load at the base of the column
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over footing is done?
11 On what circumstances combined rectangular footings are suitable? BT-2 Understanding
12 Draw a neat sketch of a wall footing. BT-3 Applying
13 Sketch the placement of steel in rectangular footing with a non-central BT-3 Applying
load.
14 Sketch the reinforcement detailing of footing. BT-3 Applying
15 Draw the cross section of strip footing. BT-3 Applying
16 Compare the behaviour of tied and spirally reinforced column. BT-4 Analyzing
17 Explain about eccentric loading on a footing. BT-4 Analyzing
18 Why punching shear is not encouraged in design of footing? BT-4 Analyzing
19 Why dowel bars are provided in footing? BT-4 Analyzing
20 List any two situations in which combined footings are preferred to
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isolatedfootings
21 List the circumstances a trapezoidal footing become necessary? BT-5 Evaluating
22 How is the main steel distributed in wall footings and two way
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rectangularfootings?
23 List out the different types of footing BT-6 Creating
24 Compare one way and two way shear in footing. BT-6 Creating
25 Compare punching shear and normal shear in RCC footing. BT-6 Creating
PART –B
1 (i) Write down the different types of footings and their suitability.
(ii) Enumerate the procedure for the design of combined rectangular BT-1 Remembering
footing for two columns only.
2 Design a footing for 250 mm thick masonry wall which supports a
load of 130 KN/m at service state for the following
Safe bearing capacity of soil = 150 KN/m2 BT-1 Remembering
Angle of repose of soil = 30 degree
Unit weight of soil = 20 KN/m3
3 Design an isolated square footing for a column 500mm x 500m
transmitting a load of 600kN and a moment of 30 kN‐m. The SBC of BT-1 Remembering
soil is 1230kN/m2.Use M20 grade concrete and M.S. grade –I bars.
Draw the reinforcement details.
4 A 230 mm thick masonry wall is to be provided with reinforced concrete
footing on a site having soil with SBC, unit weight and angle of repose
of 125kN/m2, 17.5kN/m3and 30˚ respectively. Use M20 grade of BT-1 Remembering
concrete and HYSD steel bars of grade Fe415. Design the footing when
the wall supportsat service state, a load of 150 kN/m length.
5 Design a suitable footing for a 500 mm x 500 mm square column
transferring 100kN axial load and a moment of 35kN-m.The safe BT-2
bearing capacity of soil is 190 kN/m2.Use M20 concrete and Fe415 Understanding
steel. Adopt limitstate design method.
6 Sketch the standard detailing of the following:
(i) Two spans one‐way continuous slab with curtailment details (7) BT-2 Understanding
(ii) Curtailment details in a tapered cantilever beam.(6)
7 Design a suitable footing for a R.C. column of size 300x500mm.
Supporting a factored axial load of 1500kN. Assume safe bearing BT-2 Understanding
capacity of soil as200kN/m2. Adopt M20 grade of concrete and Fe415
 grade of steel. Sketchthe details at reinforcements in footings.
8 A rectangular RCC column of size 400 mm x 600 mm carrying an axial
load of 1800kN.If the safe bearing capacity of the soil is BT-3
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150kN/m2.Design asuitable footing. Use M25 concrete and Fe415
9 A square column of size 400mm carries a service load of 600kN.
Design an isolated footing for the column by limit state method, if BT-3 Applying
the safe bearingcapacity of the soil is 250kN/m2. Use M20 concrete and
Fe415 steel.
10 Design an isolated square sloped footing for a column 500 x 500 mm,
transmitting an axial load of 1200 KN. The column is reinforced with 8 BT-4 Analyzing
bars of 20 mm diameter. The safe bearing capacity of soil is 120
KN/m2.UseM20 & Fe415
11 Design a rectangular isolated footing of uniform thickness for R.C.
column bearing a vertical load of 600kN, and having a base size of 400 x BT-4 Analyzing
600 mm. The SBC of soil is 120kN/m2. Use M25grade concrete and
M.S grade‐I bars.Draw the reinforcement details.
12 Design a square footing for a short axially loaded column of size 300
mm x300 mm carring 600 kN load. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 BT-4 Analyzing
steel. SBC of soil is 180 kN/m2. Sketch the details of reinforcement.
13 A rectangular column 600 x 400 mm carries a load of 800 kN.
Design arectangular footing to support the column. The safe bearing BT-5 Evaluating
capacity of soil is 200 kN/m2. Use M20 grade concrete.
14 Design a combined column footing with a strap beam for two reinforced
concrete columns 300 mm x 300 mm size spaced 4m apart and each
supporting a fractured axial load of 750 kN. Assume the ultimate BT-6 Creating
bearingcapacity of soil at site is 230kN/m2. Adopt M20 grade concrete
and Fe415 HYSD bars.
PART –C
1 A reinforced concrete column of 500 x 650 carries the axial dead load of
670 kN, axial imposed load of 330kN and dead load moment of 66kNm,
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imposed load of 34kNm. If the SBC of soil is 150kN/m2and use concrete
grade of M25and steel grade of Fe415. The foundation has to be
designed to resist the
ultimate moment and shear resulting from these loads.
2 Design a reinforced concrete footing for a 345 mm thick masonry wall
which supports a characteristic load of 250kN/m including self-weight.
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Assume safe bearing capacity of soil is 150kN/m2at a depth of 1.2m
below groundlevel. Assume M20and Fe415 steel used.
3 A solid footing has to transfer a dead load of 900kN and an imposed
load of 500kN for a square column of size 400mm.Assume safe bearing BT-6 Creating
capacity of soil as 200kN/m2. Design a square footing to support the
above column.
4 Explain about proportioning of footings and foundations based on soil Remembering
properties with suitable example BT-1