Question 1
A simply supported reinforced concrete beam has an effective span of L = 6.0 m and carries a total factored uniform ultimate load of w = 40 kN/m. What is the maximum ultimate bending moment M_u acting at mid-span?
Correct Answer:
180 kN·m
Question 2
A cantilever retaining wall stem of effective height L = 4.0 m experiences a uniform ultimate lateral earth pressure load of w = 25 kN/m. What is the ultimate bending moment M_u at the base of the cantilever?
Correct Answer:
200 kN·m
Question 3
In elastic uncracked reinforced concrete elastic analysis, what is the modular ratio α_e defined as?
Correct Answer:
The ratio of steel modulus of elasticity to concrete modulus of elasticity (E_s / E_c)
Question 4
According to the HK Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete, what is the recommended minimum nominal cover to all reinforcement for C45/55 concrete exposed to a severe marine environment (e.g. tidal zone)?
Correct Answer:
50 mm
Question 5
A pin-ended steel column of length L = 4.0 m has flexural rigidity EI = 2,000 kN·m². According to Euler's column formula, what is the critical elastic buckling load P_cr?
Correct Answer:
1,233.7 kN
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