GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

The span to depth ratio limit is specified in IS : 456-1978 for the reinforced concrete beams, in order to ensure that the

A tensile crack width is below a limit

B shear failure is avoided

C stress in the tension reinforcement is less than the allowable value

D deflection of the beam is below a limiting value

ANS:D - deflection of the beam is below a limiting value

Thanks for explaining @Vyshnavi and Anvesh.