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IV B.Tech II Semester Examinations,AUGUST 2011
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

1. A cylindrical concrete tank, 40 m external diameter, is to be prestressed circum-
ferentially by means of a high - strength steel wire (E
s
= 210 kN/mm
2
) jacked at
4 points, 90 degrees apart. If the minimum stress in the wires immediately after
tensioning is to be 600 N/mm
2
and the coecient of friction is 0.5, calculate
(a) The maximum stress to be applied to the wires at the jack, and
(b) The expected extension at the jack. Assume any other missing data. [16]
2. (a) Sketch some typical cross sections of composite bridge decks with precast
prestressed elements.
(b) Briey outline the method of computing the ultimate exural and shear strength
of composite sections. [8+8]
3. A concrete beam with a single overhang is simply supported at A and B over a
span of 8 m and the overhang BC is 2 m. The beam is of rectangular section 300
mm wide by 900 mm deep and supports a uniformly distributed live load of 3.52
kN/m over the entire length in addition to its self - weight. Determine the prole
of the prestressing cable with an eective force of 500 kN which can balance the
dead and live loads on the beam. Sketch the prole of the cable along the length
of the beam. (Assume any other missing data) [16]
4. (a) What are the dierent types of exural failure modes observed in prestressed
concrete beams? Explain with sketches.
(b) What is strain compatibility method? Outline the various steps followed in
computing the exural strength of prestressed concrete sections. [8+8]
5. (a) Distinguish between the terms:
i. Uni-axial
ii. Biaxial
iii. Tri-axial prestressing.
(b) Explain in detail pretensioning and post tensioning. [8+8]
6. The end block of a post-tensioned bridge girder is 500 mm wide by 1200 mm deep.
Two cables, each comprising 97 high tensile wires of 7 mm diameter, are anchored
using square anchor plates of side length 410 mm with their centres located at 600
mm from the top and bottom edges of the beam. The jacking force in each cable is
4500 kN. Design a suitable anchorage zone reinforcement using Fe-415 grade HYSD
bars conforming to IS: 1343 code provisions. Assume any other missing data. [16]
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7. A simply supported beam with a uniform section spanning over 6 m is post ten-
sioned by two cables, both of which have an eccentricity of 100 mm below the
centroid of the section at mid span. The rst cable is parabolic and is anchored
at an eccentricity of 100 mm above the centroid at each end, the second cable is
straight and parallel to the line joining the supports. The croos-sectional area of
each cable is 100 mm and they carry an initial stress of 1200 N/ mm
2
. The concrete
has a cross-section of 2 10
4
mm
2
and a radius of gyration of 120 mm. The beam
supports two concentrated loads of 20 kN each at the third points of the span, E =
38 kN/mm
2
. Calculate the deection at the centre of span after 2 years, assuming
20 per cent loss in prestress and the eective modulus of elasticity to be one third
of the short term modulus of elasticity. Assume any other missing data. [16]
8. Write down what type of tendon is used in the following post tensioning systems
(a) Freyssinet
(b) Giord udall
(c) Magnel Blaton
(d) Anderson [16]

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Code No: R05420105 R05 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech II Semester Examinations,AUGUST 2011
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

1. A cylindrical concrete tank, 40 m external diameter, is to be prestressed circum-
ferentially by means of a high - strength steel wire (E
s
= 210 kN/mm
2
) jacked at
4 points, 90 degrees apart. If the minimum stress in the wires immediately after
tensioning is to be 600 N/mm
2
and the coecient of friction is 0.5, calculate
(a) The maximum stress to be applied to the wires at the jack, and
(b) The expected extension at the jack. Assume any other missing data. [16]
2. The end block of a post-tensioned bridge girder is 500 mm wide by 1200 mm deep.
Two cables, each comprising 97 high tensile wires of 7 mm diameter, are anchored
using square anchor plates of side length 410 mm with their centres located at 600
mm from the top and bottom edges of the beam. The jacking force in each cable is
4500 kN. Design a suitable anchorage zone reinforcement using Fe-415 grade HYSD
bars conforming to IS: 1343 code provisions. Assume any other missing data. [16]
3. (a) Sketch some typical cross sections of composite bridge decks with precast
prestressed elements.
(b) Briey outline the method of computing the ultimate exural and shear strength
of composite sections. [8+8]
4. (a) Distinguish between the terms:
i. Uni-axial
ii. Biaxial
iii. Tri-axial prestressing.
(b) Explain in detail pretensioning and post tensioning. [8+8]
5. A concrete beam with a single overhang is simply supported at A and B over a
span of 8 m and the overhang BC is 2 m. The beam is of rectangular section 300
mm wide by 900 mm deep and supports a uniformly distributed live load of 3.52
kN/m over the entire length in addition to its self - weight. Determine the prole
of the prestressing cable with an eective force of 500 kN which can balance the
dead and live loads on the beam. Sketch the prole of the cable along the length
of the beam. (Assume any other missing data) [16]
6. Write down what type of tendon is used in the following post tensioning systems
(a) Freyssinet
(b) Giord udall
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(c) Magnel Blaton
(d) Anderson [16]
7. A simply supported beam with a uniform section spanning over 6 m is post ten-
sioned by two cables, both of which have an eccentricity of 100 mm below the
centroid of the section at mid span. The rst cable is parabolic and is anchored
at an eccentricity of 100 mm above the centroid at each end, the second cable is
straight and parallel to the line joining the supports. The croos-sectional area of
each cable is 100 mm and they carry an initial stress of 1200 N/ mm
2
. The concrete
has a cross-section of 2 10
4
mm
2
and a radius of gyration of 120 mm. The beam
supports two concentrated loads of 20 kN each at the third points of the span, E =
38 kN/mm
2
. Calculate the deection at the centre of span after 2 years, assuming
20 per cent loss in prestress and the eective modulus of elasticity to be one third
of the short term modulus of elasticity. Assume any other missing data. [16]
8. (a) What are the dierent types of exural failure modes observed in prestressed
concrete beams? Explain with sketches.
(b) What is strain compatibility method? Outline the various steps followed in
computing the exural strength of prestressed concrete sections. [8+8]

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Code No: R05420105 R05 Set No. 1
IV B.Tech II Semester Examinations,AUGUST 2011
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

1. Write down what type of tendon is used in the following post tensioning systems
(a) Freyssinet
(b) Giord udall
(c) Magnel Blaton
(d) Anderson [16]
2. The end block of a post-tensioned bridge girder is 500 mm wide by 1200 mm deep.
Two cables, each comprising 97 high tensile wires of 7 mm diameter, are anchored
using square anchor plates of side length 410 mm with their centres located at 600
mm from the top and bottom edges of the beam. The jacking force in each cable is
4500 kN. Design a suitable anchorage zone reinforcement using Fe-415 grade HYSD
bars conforming to IS: 1343 code provisions. Assume any other missing data. [16]
3. (a) What are the dierent types of exural failure modes observed in prestressed
concrete beams? Explain with sketches.
(b) What is strain compatibility method? Outline the various steps followed in
computing the exural strength of prestressed concrete sections. [8+8]
4. A concrete beam with a single overhang is simply supported at A and B over a
span of 8 m and the overhang BC is 2 m. The beam is of rectangular section 300
mm wide by 900 mm deep and supports a uniformly distributed live load of 3.52
kN/m over the entire length in addition to its self - weight. Determine the prole
of the prestressing cable with an eective force of 500 kN which can balance the
dead and live loads on the beam. Sketch the prole of the cable along the length
of the beam. (Assume any other missing data) [16]
5. A cylindrical concrete tank, 40 m external diameter, is to be prestressed circum-
ferentially by means of a high - strength steel wire (E
s
= 210 kN/mm
2
) jacked at
4 points, 90 degrees apart. If the minimum stress in the wires immediately after
tensioning is to be 600 N/mm
2
and the coecient of friction is 0.5, calculate
(a) The maximum stress to be applied to the wires at the jack, and
(b) The expected extension at the jack. Assume any other missing data. [16]
6. (a) Sketch some typical cross sections of composite bridge decks with precast
prestressed elements.
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(b) Briey outline the method of computing the ultimate exural and shear strength
of composite sections. [8+8]
7. A simply supported beam with a uniform section spanning over 6 m is post ten-
sioned by two cables, both of which have an eccentricity of 100 mm below the
centroid of the section at mid span. The rst cable is parabolic and is anchored
at an eccentricity of 100 mm above the centroid at each end, the second cable is
straight and parallel to the line joining the supports. The croos-sectional area of
each cable is 100 mm and they carry an initial stress of 1200 N/ mm
2
. The concrete
has a cross-section of 2 10
4
mm
2
and a radius of gyration of 120 mm. The beam
supports two concentrated loads of 20 kN each at the third points of the span, E =
38 kN/mm
2
. Calculate the deection at the centre of span after 2 years, assuming
20 per cent loss in prestress and the eective modulus of elasticity to be one third
of the short term modulus of elasticity. Assume any other missing data. [16]
8. (a) Distinguish between the terms:
i. Uni-axial
ii. Biaxial
iii. Tri-axial prestressing.
(b) Explain in detail pretensioning and post tensioning. [8+8]

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Code No: R05420105 R05 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech II Semester Examinations,AUGUST 2011
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

1. A concrete beam with a single overhang is simply supported at A and B over a
span of 8 m and the overhang BC is 2 m. The beam is of rectangular section 300
mm wide by 900 mm deep and supports a uniformly distributed live load of 3.52
kN/m over the entire length in addition to its self - weight. Determine the prole
of the prestressing cable with an eective force of 500 kN which can balance the
dead and live loads on the beam. Sketch the prole of the cable along the length
of the beam. (Assume any other missing data) [16]
2. The end block of a post-tensioned bridge girder is 500 mm wide by 1200 mm deep.
Two cables, each comprising 97 high tensile wires of 7 mm diameter, are anchored
using square anchor plates of side length 410 mm with their centres located at 600
mm from the top and bottom edges of the beam. The jacking force in each cable is
4500 kN. Design a suitable anchorage zone reinforcement using Fe-415 grade HYSD
bars conforming to IS: 1343 code provisions. Assume any other missing data. [16]
3. (a) Distinguish between the terms:
i. Uni-axial
ii. Biaxial
iii. Tri-axial prestressing.
(b) Explain in detail pretensioning and post tensioning. [8+8]
4. A simply supported beam with a uniform section spanning over 6 m is post ten-
sioned by two cables, both of which have an eccentricity of 100 mm below the
centroid of the section at mid span. The rst cable is parabolic and is anchored
at an eccentricity of 100 mm above the centroid at each end, the second cable is
straight and parallel to the line joining the supports. The croos-sectional area of
each cable is 100 mm and they carry an initial stress of 1200 N/ mm
2
. The concrete
has a cross-section of 2 10
4
mm
2
and a radius of gyration of 120 mm. The beam
supports two concentrated loads of 20 kN each at the third points of the span, E =
38 kN/mm
2
. Calculate the deection at the centre of span after 2 years, assuming
20 per cent loss in prestress and the eective modulus of elasticity to be one third
of the short term modulus of elasticity. Assume any other missing data. [16]
5. Write down what type of tendon is used in the following post tensioning systems
(a) Freyssinet
(b) Giord udall
(c) Magnel Blaton
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(d) Anderson [16]
6. (a) Sketch some typical cross sections of composite bridge decks with precast
prestressed elements.
(b) Briey outline the method of computing the ultimate exural and shear strength
of composite sections. [8+8]
7. (a) What are the dierent types of exural failure modes observed in prestressed
concrete beams? Explain with sketches.
(b) What is strain compatibility method? Outline the various steps followed in
computing the exural strength of prestressed concrete sections. [8+8]
8. A cylindrical concrete tank, 40 m external diameter, is to be prestressed circum-
ferentially by means of a high - strength steel wire (E
s
= 210 kN/mm
2
) jacked at
4 points, 90 degrees apart. If the minimum stress in the wires immediately after
tensioning is to be 600 N/mm
2
and the coecient of friction is 0.5, calculate
(a) The maximum stress to be applied to the wires at the jack, and
(b) The expected extension at the jack. Assume any other missing data. [16]

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