MCQ On Singly, Doubly and Flanged Sections
MCQ On Singly, Doubly and Flanged Sections
1. What is the primary difference between a singly reinforced beam and a doubly reinforced
beam?
A. Amount of reinforcement used
B. Presence of compression reinforcement
C. Use of stirrups
D. Concrete strength required
3. The depth of the neutral axis in a singly reinforced beam is located where:
A. At the depth of the compression face
B. At the depth of the tensile face
C. At the centroid of the compressive force diagram
D. At the centroid of the tensile force diagram
4. For a rectangular singly reinforced beam subjected to bending, the maximum compressive
stress in concrete occurs:
A. At the neutral axis
B. At the tensile face
C. At the compression face
D. At the support sections
9. The depth of the neutral axis in a doubly reinforced beam is influenced by:
A. Shear stress distribution
B. Flexural tensile reinforcement
C. Compression reinforcement ratio
D. Concrete cover thickness
10. In comparison to singly reinforced beams, doubly reinforced beams are more suitable for:
A. Short spans
B. Long spans
C. Uniform loading
D. Variable loading
11. The maximum compressive stress in concrete in a doubly reinforced beam typically occurs:
A. At the neutral axis
B. At the tensile face
C. At the compression face
D. At the support sections
Answers:
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. C