Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (DRCS)SPPU question papers (PYQ), solutions and notes

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Asked in more than one SPPU paper, out of 9 we have.

1. 4×asked

   Design a bi-axial short column by limit state method to carry Ultimate load of 1500 kN. Ultimate moment of 110 kN-m about major axis bisecting the depth of column and 50 kN-m about minor axis bisecting the width of column. The unsupported length of column is 4.5m. The column is fixed at one end and hinged at the other. Use M25 grade of concrete and Fe 500 grade of steel. Show details of reinforcement in plan and sectional elevation.

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2. 3×asked

   Design rectangular isolated pad footing for a working axial load of 800 kN. The column size is 300 × 450mm. SBC of soil is 200 kN/m 2 . Use M30 grade of concrete and Fe 500 grade of steel. Show detailed design calculations and reinforcement details in plan and sectional elevation.

   Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·May 2024

3. 3×asked

   Explain in detail zoning of shear reinforcement.

   Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2024

4. 3×asked

   What are interaction curves? Explain the characteristic of a typical interaction curve. 3

   Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2023

5. 2×asked

   A beam of size 230mm × 550mm effective depth is simply supported over a span of 5m. The reinforcement consists of 5 bars of 20mm diam- eter at tension face. Find intensity of uniformly distributed load (including self-weight) that can be carried by beam. Use M25 & Fe415.

   Mar 2025 ·Mar 2024