Worksheets05/01/26-overseer grade 3 rcc
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A simply supported beam of span 6 m carries a UDL of 2 kN/m over its entire length. What is the reaction at each support?
a)
6 kN
b)
12 kN
c)
3 kN
d)
2 kN
2.
What is the shape of the Shear Force Diagram (SFD) for a cantilever beam carrying a Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)?
a)
Rectangle
b)
Right-angled triangle
c)
Parabola
d)
Cubic curve
3.
For a simply supported beam of span L with a central point load W, what is the maximum bending moment?
a)
WL/2
b)
WL/8
c)
WL/4
d)
WL
4.
Which modification is most effective in increasing the Moment of Resistance of an RCC beam?
a)
Increasing beam width
b)
Increasing beam depth
c)
Using lower grade steel
d)
Reducing reinforcement
5.
In a beam cross-section, what defines the Neutral Axis?
a)
Layer with maximum compression
b)
Layer where steel is placed
c)
Layer with zero stress
d)
Bottom-most layer
6.
Where should steel reinforcement be placed in a cantilever beam subjected to downward UDL?
a)
Bottom
b)
Neutral axis
c)
Top
d)
Top and bottom equally
7.
Why are stirrups spaced closer near the supports of a simply supported beam?
a)
Bending moment is maximum there
b)
Shear force is maximum there
c)
To increase midspan moment
d)
To reduce beam weight
8.
Which type of beam failure is ductile and provides warning before collapse?
a)
Over-reinforced failure
b)
Under-reinforced failure
c)
Balanced section failure
d)
Shear failure
9.
Assertion: Over-reinforced beams are avoided in design. Reason: They fail suddenly due to brittle concrete failure.
a)
Both A and R true; R explains A
b)
Both true; R not explanation
c)
A true, R false
d)
A false, R true
10.
Assertion: Bending moment at simply supported beam ends is zero. Reason: Distance between C and T is called lever arm.
a)
Both A and R true; R explains A
b)
Both true; R not explanation
c)
A true, R false
d)
A false, R true
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