Introduction to RCD

Question 1

What are the different Types of Structure?

Answer 1

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Infrastructure

Question 2

Residential Structures include?

Answer 2

• Houses
• Apartments
• Town Houses

Question 3

Commercial Structures include?

Answer 3

• Offices
• Retail Stores
• Restaurants

Question 4

Industrial Structures include?

Answer 4

• Factories
• Warehouses
• Powerplants

Question 5

Infrastructures include?

Answer 5

• Bridge
• Dams
• Highways
• Tunnel

Question 6

What are the different Structural Elements?

Answer 6

• Beams
• Columns
• Slabs
• Foundation

Question 7

These are horizontal elements designed to support loads from vertical or horizontal forces.

Answer 7

Beams

Question 8

These are vertical elements that transfer loads from beams and slab to the foundation.

Answer 8

Columns

Question 9

These are flat horizontal surfaces that provide floors and ceilings.

Answer 9

Slabs

Question 10

It is a part of the structure that transfers loads to the ground and provide stability.

Answer 10

Foundation

Question 11

Its objective is to introduce the importance of building codes and specifications in reinforced concrete design.

Answer 11

Specifications of Building Code

Question 12

_______ are regulations that ensure
structures are safe, healthy, and durable. They set minimum standards for design and construction.

Answer 12

Building Codes

Question 13

What are the components of the Building Code?

Answer 13

• Load Requirements
• Material Specification
• Construction Practices

Question 14

It specifies how much load
different elements of a structure must support.

Answer 14

Load Requirements

Question 15

It specifies details on the quality and type of materials used, such as concrete mix and reinforcement.

Answer 15

Material Specifications

Question 16

It serves as guidelines for construction methods and practices.

Answer 16

Construction Practices

Question 17

Used to understand different
approaches to design in reinforced
concrete.

Answer 17

Philosophies of Design

Question 18

What are the different Philosophies of Design?

Answer 18

• Safety
  
  • Load Capacity
  • Failure Prevention
• Functionality
• Economy
  
  • Material Efficiency
  • Construction Cost

Question 19

The most important thing is
making sure that buildings,
bridges, and other structures don’t
collapse or fail.

Answer 19

Safety

Question 20

Structures must support the maximum weight or force they will encounter.

Answer 20

Load Capacity

Question 21

Designing to prevent problems like
cracks or collapses.

Answer 21

Failure Prevention

Question 22

Structures should work well for
their intended purpose:

Buildings: Must be
comfortable and usable for
their occupants.

Bridges: Should allow smooth
traffic flow.

Answer 22

Functionality

Question 23

Designs should be cost-effective.

Answer 23

Economy

Question 24

Using materials wisely to avoid
wastage.

Answer 24

Material Efficiency

Question 25

Balancing quality with costs to avoid overspending.

Answer 25

Construction Costs

Question 26

It is a simple way to ensure safety.

Answer 26

Allowable Stress Design (ASD)

Question 27

Structures are designed so the maximum stress (force) is below a safe limit.

Answer 27

Safe Stress Levels

Question 28

This is a cushion to account for uncertainties. For example, if concrete can handle 100 units of stress, we might only use it up to 50 units in our design.

Answer 28

Safety Factor

Question 29

A bit more advanced in ensuring safety.

Answer 29

Load and Resistance Factor (LRFD)

Question 30

Adjusts for the possibility that loads might be heavier than expected.

Answer 30

Load Factors

Question 31

Adjusts for uncertainties in how strong materials might be.

Answer 31

Resistance Factors

Question 32

Provides a better balance of safety for complex scenarios.

Answer 32

Accurate