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JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (IV YEAR, SEM VIII)

CE 6016 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES

UNIT II PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS

1. Small Prefabrication means area

a. more than 2 m2
b. less than 2m2
c. does not depends on area
d. None of the above
2. True or False : Brick infill wall acts as a shear wall
3. Lifting points are usually at 0.25 L from each end of column
a.0.5 L
b.0.75 L
c.0.25 L
d.0.15 L
4. True or False : Large panels are used for only walls
5. What is strength requirement for precast columns of 50N/mm2
a. equal to 50N/mm2
b. less than 50 N/mm2
c. Greater than 50N/mm2
6. Mould used for large panel prefabricates.
a.Tilting mould
b. Battery mould
c.Stack mould
d. Non of the above
7. Arrange the Stages of design of a prefabricated components:
A. service B. Factory handling and transportation C. On site erection and
temporary stability
a. A-B-C
b. B-A-C
c. B-C-A
d. C-B-A
8. CBRI stands for
a. Central Building Repair Institute
b. Central Building Research Institute
c. Central Building Road Institute
9. Pick the forms of Prefabricated Floor/ roof systems
a. Solid slab
b. Hollow core
c. Double Tee
d. All the above
10. Advantage of Hollow core slabs
a. reduce the overall weight
b. reduce the material cost
c. provides both acoustical and thermal-energy breaks
d. All the above
 11. Recommended Roof /Floor system for ware houses
a. Solid slab
b. Hollow core
c. Double Tee
d. Single Tee
12. True or False : One type of wall panel is called Sandwich Panel
13. Recommended storage of wall panels is
a.inclined
b. Horizontal
c. Vertical
d.as you like
14. In lift-slab system with walls slabs are poured
a. on the ground in forms, one on top of the other
b. on the ground, adjacent to each other
c.in the factory
15. Code Practice For Construction With Large Panel Prefabricates is
a. IS 875
b.IS 800
c.IS 1874
d.IS 11447
16. In the following Roof/Floor system which one is not a system of CBRI
a.Precast Channel Unit For Floor/ Roof
b.Precast RC plank roofing system
c. Precast hollow core unit
d. Double Tee
17. True or False: Precast shell beam is as an isolated structural element.

18. In frame-panel buildings wall panels are ---------

a.Load bearing
b.Non load bearing
c.Partially take loads
d.None of the above
19. True or False : Shear walls are vertical elements of the horizontal force resisting
system
20. In the following which is not the defects in wall panels
a.Bowing
b.wrapping
c.cracking
d.Chalking

Q.NO Answers
1 B
2 True
3 C
4 False. Large panels used for both vertical (wall)and horizontal elements (slabs)
5 c.
Because of the early strength required for lifting the column in the factory, actual
characteristic strength are in the range 60-70 N/mm2
6 A
7 C
8 B
9 d
10 d
11 c
12 True
13 c
14 a
15 d
16 d
17 False.
It is not a isolated member,It is a part of the member which eliminate slow and
expensive form work.
18 b.
19 True. Shear walls are designed to take seismic and wind loads they are lateral or
Horizontal loads
20 d. Chalking is not defect it is sealing operation.

UNIT IV JOINT IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

1. Function of Joints in Precast structure is

a. to connect various Precast elements
b. to relieve the stresses due to temperature
c. to relieve the stresses due to shrinkage
d. All the above
2. Need of Expansion joint is
a. to allow expansion of a member due to temperature
b. to allow contraction of a member due to temperature
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
3. Joint Based on load transfer are
a. Tension joint
b. Compression joint
c. Shear joint
d. All the above
4. Adhesion and bonding comes under which of the following joint
a. Tension joint
b. Compression joint
c. Shear joint
5. Elastomeric bearing pad is used in ----- joints
a. Tension joint
b. Compression joint
c. Shear joint
6. Lapping and looping done in which type of joints
a. Tension joint
b. Compression joint
c. Shear joint
7. In the following which is not a rigid joint
a. welded joint
b. concrete joint
c. bolted joint
8. Which one of the following is the wet joint
a. Grouting
b. Welding
c. Bolting

9. Beam positioned on a corbel is ------type of connection

a. Fixed
b. Pinned
10. By using post tensioning we can achieve ----- type of connections
a. Moment resisting
b. Pinned
11. Types of Expansion joints used in Bridges are
a.open type
b.Sealed type
c.both
12. Required properties of sealants
a.Be relatively impermeable
b. Deform to accommodate the movement and rate of movement
occurring at the joint
c. Sufficiently recover its original properties and shape after cyclical
deformations
d.All the above

13. Thermal movement (Δtemp) is calculated as

(α = coefficient of thermal expansion,L –length B-Breath , δT =
temperature variation
a. (α) · (B) · (δT) ·
b. (α) · (L) · (δT) ·
c. (α) · (L) (B) · (δT) ·
14. Allowable bearing stress in mortar bed is
a.2.5 N/mm2
b.5.0 N/mm2
c.15.0 N/mm2
15. Pick the draw backs of improperly designed joints
a. may hammer the function of structure
b. may lead structural failure.
c may leads to leakage problem
d. All the above

16. Water stopper is

a. a tap used to stop water
b. material embedded in concrete to obstruct passage of water through
joint
c. a value used to regulate water supply
17. True or False : Construction joints are provided in Prefabricated
structures
18. True or False : Bitumen is used as a sealant material
 19.

Name the element indicated as F

a. Beam
b. Column
c. Corbel
d. None of the above

20.

Name the portion of column indicated as A

a. Strut
b. Tie
c. Stub
d. None of the above

Q.NO Answers
1 d
2 c
3 d
4 c
5 b
6 a
7 c. bolt joint comes under hinged joint which allows rotation.
8 a.
9 b. It is hinged joint. It does not resist moment
10 a.
11 c
12 d.
13 b
14 a
15 d
16 b
17 False. Construction joints are required to accommodate the construction sequence for
placement of concrete in a cast in situ environment. But Prefabricated structures are
casted as an element does not require Construction joints.
18 True
19 c
20 c
 UNIT III DESIGN PRINCIPLES
1. What demands for disuniting the prefabricated structures?
a)Less weight
b) quality
c) transportation and placing of structures
d) Design Constraints

2. In the production of prefabricated structures h ow does the material

used in construction affect the element?
a) material quality and economic design
b) Smaller members
c) Disuninting of members
d) Joints

3. What is disuniting of Structure?

a) Dividing into panels
b) organising the panels
c) erecting the panels
d) making into smaller members

4. If Joint deformation in the prefabricated structures is allowed it means

a) Allowance for joint flexibility
b) Allowance for stress
c) allowance for swaying
d) allowance for stress accumulation

5. The large reinforced concrete roofing members in prefabricated

structures are
a) directly supported by main girders
b) directly supported on panel members
c) Two way reinforcement is provided
d) provided with less reinforcement

6. At what point in the members disuniting should be done?

a) at minimum shear points
b) at corners or points of minimum moments
c) at points of maximum moment
d) at intersections

7. What is the disadvantages of disuniting of structures?

a) Easy to transport the members from casting yard to site.
b) Requires lesser capacity of lifting arrangements.
c) identifying the joint location
d) Require less amount of supporting arrangements.
8. Arrange the stages of loading in the preparation of prefabricated
buildings.
I -Erection stage
II - Function of individual components in a finished building
III - De-moulding and transport of the components
a) I,II, III
b) III, I, II
c) I. III. II
d) II,I,III

9. Why should we give allowance for joint deformation?

a) To take care of the joints
b) To take care of the deformation due to irregularities
c) To take care of the disuniting of member
d) To take care of moments in the members

10. Based on load transfer the joints can be classified as

a) tension joint
b) compression joint
c) Flexural joint
d) all of these

11. The cross section design of wall panel depends on the requirements
a) Sandwich type wall panels
b) provide insulation
c) heavy weighted
d) smaller in section

12. For simple placing of members what type of joint is preferred?

a) Wet Joints
b) Dry joints
c) Construction joints
d) expansion joints

13. The economy of cross section is measured by

a) Shape factor
b) Form factor
c) section modulus
d) material

14. For prestressed concrete section form factor is

a) less than 1
b) equal to one
c) 0.3 to 0.4
d) 0.45 to 0.5
15. During design of elements in prefabricated structures due consideration
should be given to
a) Quality Materials
b) stresses developed during handling the members
c) minimum factor of safety
d) all of these

16. During disuniting joints are provided at

a) at corners or point of minimum bending moment joint
b) at center of member
c) at intersections
d) at tension joints

17. In places where transportation of large members is difficult what kind

of fabrication is preferred?
a) plant prefabrication
b) site fabrication
c) standardisation
d) prefabricate systems

18. Transportation of precast members accounts for about

a) 20-25% of the cost of production and assem bling
b) 10-15% of the cost of production and assembling
c) 10-20% of the cost of production and assembling
d) 5-15% of the cost of production and assembling

19. Plant fabrication is suited better for

a) large number of small prefabricates
b) large long panels members
c) standardised members
d) limited production

20. Joint flexibility indicates that

a) joints are rigid
b) relative swinging is allowed with a tolerance
c) restricts movement
d) restricts rotation
 UNIT I

INTRODUCTION

1. Which is the system for prefabrication?

a)Closed PFS.
b)Open PFS
c)Floor PFS
d)Roof system
2. Which are the limitations of modular coordination in precast element
(i)Alteration
(ii))Forming the joint
a)only(i)
b)only (ii)
c)both (i),(ii)
d)None of the above
3. Which of the following stress affects the Demoulding?
a)stripping stress
b)dynamic stress
c)Erection stress
d)Lifting stress
4. Which of the following stress affects the Transportation?
a)stripping stress
b)dynamic stress
c)Erection stress
d)Lifting stress
5. How may methods are available for Manufacture of precast concrete elements?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
6. Which one is not the characteristic of Materials used for construction of PFS?
a) Non Durability
b) Non Combustibility
c) Lighter materials
d) None of the Above
7. Slip forming enables
i)Continuous concrete structure
ii)non-interrupted structure
a)only(i)
b)only (ii)
c)both (i),(ii)
d)None of the above
8. What are the Advantages of standardization?
a) Easier for design
b) Easier to manufacture
c) Easier to erection and completion
d) All of the above
9. What is the nature erection stresses?
a) Dynamic
b) Static
c) Compatible
d) Rigid
10. State true or false. Permitted variation in length, width, thickness, height, depth or
diameter is known as tolerance.
11. What are the criteria in selection of the lifting points if the surface should be free of
discernible cracks?
(i)The centre of the lifting points should coincide with the centre of gravity of the precast
element.
(ii) Compressive stresses on both faces to be less than that which would cause cracking.
(iii)Tensile stresses on both faces to be less than that which would cause cracking.
(iv) The position of lifting points is calculated to limit lifting stresses and to ensure that the
precast element hangs in the correct orientation during lifting from the mould and while it
is lifted into its final position
a) (i),(ii),(iii)
b) (i),(ii),(iv)
c) (i),(iii),(iv)
d) None of the above
12. Which are the suitable locations for prefabricated structures?
a) hilly region
b) Row house construction
c) Places with easily available materials
d) Non skilled labours
a) (i),(ii)
b) (i),(iii)
c) (ii),(iii)
d) (iii),(iv)
13. Which are the characteristics of Materials used for construction of PFS?
a) Thermal insulation property
b) Combustibility
c) Heavier materials
d) None of the Above
14. Which method is not adopted in precasting?
a) Tilting mould method
b) Long line method
c) Extrusion method
d) Static method
15. Choose the odd one out
a)Manufacturing tolerance
b) Non Dimensional tolerance
c)Erection Tolerance
d)Casting Tolerance
16. Which of the below equipment is not used for hoisting of prefabricated components?
a)Stationary cranes
b)Cranes on rails
c)Mobile cranes
d)Derrick
e) All of the above
17. Slip form construction is a construction method in which concrete is poured into
a) Static firm
b) Continuously moving firm
c) Vertically moving firm
d) Interrupted firms
18. Fill the correct answer

..........................is to the creation and use of guidelines for the production of uniform
interchangeable components especially for use in mass production
 19. Certain geometric discipline using practical approaches which relate to setup
coordination and measurement of components and spaces in building design is
introduced in
a)Standardization
b)Modular coordination
c) Remoulding
d)Moulding
20. Prefabrication is a ......................... construction method
a)Automotive
b)Modern
c)established
d)Industrialised

Q.NO Answers
1 b
2 c
3 a
4 b
5 b
6 a
7 c
8 d
9 a
10 False
11 c
12 a
13 a
14 d
15 b
16 e
17 b
18 Standardization
19 b
20 d
 UNIT V

DESIGN FOR ABNORMAL LOADS

1. ........................ is the factor by which the actual base shear force, that would be generated
if the structure were to remain elastic during its response to the Design Basis Earthquake.
a)Importance factor
b)Response reduction factor
c)All of the above
d)None of the above
2. ................... is the factor used to obtain the design seismic force depending on the
functional use of the structure, characterized by hazardous consequences of its failure, its
post-earthquake functional need, historic value, or economic importance.
a)Importance factor
b)Response reduction factor
c)All of the above
d)None of the above
3. The elastic rebound theory is an explanation for how ............. is spread during earthquakes
a)load
b)stress
c)energy
d)intensity of load
4. Damping is the energy dissipation properties of a material or system under ............ stress.
a)dynamic stress
b)static stress
c)non cyclic stress
d)cyclic stress
5. Damping is the effect of ..........................
i)enternal friction
ii) perfect elasticity of material
iii) slipping
iv) sliding
a)(i),(ii)
b)(ii),(iii)
c)(iii),(iv)
d)All of the above
e)none of the above
6. Choose the correct answer.
a)Converting static load into dynamic load is known as equivalent design loads.
b)Converting dynamic load into static load is known as equivalent design loads.
c) Both a & b
d) None of the above
7. Which of the following does not comes under progressive collapse?
a)local over loading
b)Service system (gas) explosion
c)vehicular and falling material impacts
d) planned localised fire
8. Which of the following defines intensity?
a)The severity of earthquake shaking is assessed using a descriptive scale
b)Quantitative measure of the size of the earthquake at its source
c)Both a & b
d)None of the Above
9. Which of the following defines Magnitude?
a)The severity of earthquake shaking is assessed using a descriptive scale
b)Quantitative measure of the size of the earthquake at its source
c)Both a & b
d)None of the Above
10. Degree of progressivity is the ratio of
i) total collapsed area by the triggering event.
ii) Affected region to the damaged by the triggering event
a) only (i)
b) only (ii)
c) both i & ii
d) none of i & ii
11. How many methods are generally used to avoid the disproportionate collapse in a building?
a)one
b)two
c)three
d)zero
12. Which is the are the approaches to avoid progressive collapse?
a)Redundancy or alternate load path.
b) Local resistance
c)Interconnection or continuity
d)all of the above
13. Choose the correct answer in terms of special requirements for building in High Seismic
Zones
a)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 5 stores in Zone IV
b)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 7 stores in Zone IV
c) The height of the building shall generally restricted to 8 stores in Zone IV
d)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 10 stores in Zone IV
14. Choose the correct answer in terms of special requirements for building in High Seismic
Zones
a)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 5 stores in Zone V
b)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 6 stores in Zone V
c)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 7 stores in Zone V
d)The height of the building shall generally restricted to 8 stores in Zone V
15. In a Prefabricated R C floors in a cyclone prone zone the Structural deck concrete of grade
not leaner than .............. should be provided over pre-cast components to act monolithic
with them.
a)M10
b)M15
c)M20
d)M25
16. Which of the following does not comes under the types of progressive collapse
a)Domino-type collapse
b)Section type collapse
c)Stability type collapse
d)Mixed-type collapse
17. Which type of failure follows the initiating event, separation of structural components,
release of potential energy and the occurrence of impact forces.
(a)Pancake-type collapse
(b)Zipper-type collapse
(c)Domino-type collapse
(d)Section type collapse
 18. Which type of failure can be termed as “fast fracture” instead of progressive failure?
(a) Pancake-type collapse
(b)Zipper-type collapse
(c)Domino-type collapse
(d)Section type collapse
19. Structural integrity in a structure can be achieved by
(a)Connections between structural components should be ductile.
(b) Good plan layout
(c) Providing an integrated system of ties among the principal elements of the
structural system
(d) All of the above
20. What are the causes of failure during earthquake?
(i) Misconception of structural system which lacked lateral stability and strength
(ii)failure of connections
(iii)Inability of the system to undergo large deformation
a)(i),(ii)
b)(ii),(iii)
c)(iii),(i)
d)All of the above
e)none of the above

Q.NO Answers
1 b
2 a
3 c
4 d
5 c
6 b
7 d
8 A
9 b
10 a
11 c
12 d
13 d
14 a
15 c
16 c
17 a
18 d
19 d
20 d