GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Un-factored maximum bending moments at a section of a reinforced concrete beam resulting from a frame analysis are 50, 80, 120 and 180 kNm under dead, live, wind and earthquake loads respectively. The design moment (kNm) as per IS: 456-2000 for the limit state of collapse (flexure) is

A 195

B 250

C 345

D 372

ANS:D - 372

Yes, it is a rule that wind load and earthquake loads should not be considered together.