Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed (B) Column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base (C) Heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed (B) Column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base (C) Heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions (D) All the above
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Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads (B) A combined footing may be either rectangular or trapezoidal in shape (C) Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads (B) A ... in shape (C) Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

A grillage foundation (A) Is provided for heavily loaded isolated columns (B) Is treated as spread foundation (C) Consists of two sets of perpendicularly placed steel beams (D) All the above

Description : A grillage foundation (A) Is provided for heavily loaded isolated columns (B) Is treated as spread foundation (C) Consists of two sets of perpendicularly placed steel beams (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

square cross section b/h/h'=400/400/40mm with a reinforcement ratio of p=0.015 is loaded for action forces of axial load plus uniaxial bending.the column is to be made of C25/30 concrete & S-460 steel.check whether the column AB is short or long?

Description : square cross section b/h/h'=400/400/40mm with a reinforcement ratio of p=0.015 is loaded for action forces of axial load plus uniaxial bending.the column is to be made of C25/30 concrete & S-460 steel.check whether the column AB is short or long?

Last Answer : 10001/999900

State the necessity of providing (i) Combined column footing and (ii) Raft foundation

Description : State the necessity of providing (i) Combined column footing and (ii) Raft foundation

Last Answer : (i) Combined column footing:- A combined footing provided as a column for two or more columns in a row. Combine footing is also provided when the columns are very near to each other and ... total individual footing area of all columns exceeds 50% of built up area of building at ground floor.

Consider the following statements: 1. The benefit of surcharge and depth of foundation is only marginal in case of footings on purely cohesive soils. 2. The bearing capacity of a footing in pure clay increases with increase in size of the footing. 3. Size effects in plate load tests are more important in case of cohesionless soils. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The benefit of surcharge and depth of foundation is only marginal in case of footings on purely cohesive soils. 2. The bearing capacity of a footing in pure clay increases with increase in size of the ... , 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Last Answer : (d) 1 & 3 only

The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as (A) Strip footing (B) Strap footing (C) Combined footing (D) Raft footing

Description : The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as (A) Strip footing (B) Strap footing (C) Combined footing (D) Raft footing

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground (B) A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground (C) A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand (D) A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer

Description : For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground (B) A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground (C) ... sand (D) A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer

Last Answer : Option D

Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than (A) 25% to total area (B) 30% of total area (C) 40% to total area (D) 50% of total area

Description : Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than (A) 25% to total area (B) 30% of total area (C) 40% to total area (D) 50% of total area

Last Answer : Option D

The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as (A) Combined footing (B) Strap footing (C) Raft footing (D) None of these

Description : The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as (A) Combined footing (B) Strap footing (C) Raft footing (D) None of these

Last Answer : Option C

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) D.P.C. should be continuous (B) D.P.C. should be of good impervious material (C) D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) D.P.C. should be continuous (B) D.P.C. should be of good impervious material (C) D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical (D) All the above

Last Answer : Option D

Two footings, one circular and the other square, are founded on the surface of a purely cohesionless soil. The diameter of the circular footing is the same as that of the side of the square footing. The ratio between their ultimate bearing capacities will be : (a) 1.0 (b) 1.3 (c) 1.33 (d) 0.75

Description : Two footings, one circular and the other square, are founded on the surface of a purely cohesionless soil. The diameter of the circular footing is the same as that of the side of the square footing. The ratio between their ultimate bearing capacities will be : (a) 1.0 (b) 1.3 (c) 1.33 (d) 0.75

Last Answer : (d) 0.75

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion (B) A long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile (C) In pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile (D) The pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing

Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion (B) A long vertical load transferring concrete structure is ... ) The pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The pile driven in sand is called sand pile (B) The drilled hole filled with sand is called sand pile (C) The sand piles are used for bearing purposes (D) None of these

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The pile driven in sand is called sand pile (B) The drilled hole filled with sand is called sand pile (C) The sand piles are used for bearing purposes (D) None of these

Last Answer : Option A

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint (B) A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint (C) A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint (B) A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is ... (C) A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint (D) All the above

Last Answer : Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Lateral reinforcement in R.C.C. columns is provided to prevent the longitudinal reinforcement from buckling (B) Lateral reinforcement prevents the shearing of concrete on diagonal plane (C) Lateral reinforcement stops breaking away of concrete cover, due to buckling (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Lateral reinforcement in R.C.C. columns is provided to prevent the longitudinal reinforcement from buckling (B) Lateral reinforcement prevents ... Lateral reinforcement stops breaking away of concrete cover, due to buckling (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) When water table is above the base of a footing, the dry weight m should be used for soil below water table (B) When water table is located somewhat below the base of a footing, the elastic wedge is partly of moist soil and partly of submerged soil, and a suitable reduction factor is used (C) When water table is just at the base of the footing, no reduction factor is used (D) None of these

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) When water table is above the base of a footing, the dry weight m should be used for soil below water table (B) When water table is located ... water table is just at the base of the footing, no reduction factor is used (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) When water table is located somewhat below the base of a footing, the elastic wedge is partly of moist soil and partly of submerged soil, and a suitable reduction factor is used

The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as (A) Under-ream pile (B) Friction pile (C) Bearing pile (D) Sheet pile

Description : The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as (A) Under-ream pile (B) Friction pile (C) Bearing pile (D) Sheet pile

Last Answer : Option A

The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as (A) Bearing pile (B) Friction pile (C) Sheet pile (D) Battered pile

Description : The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as (A) Bearing pile (B) Friction pile (C) Sheet pile (D) Battered pile

Last Answer : Option B

Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) Equal to its projection beyond wall base (D) Less than its projection beyond wall base

Description : Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) Equal to its projection beyond wall base (D) Less than its projection beyond wall base

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at (A) Less loaded column (B) More loaded column (C) A point of the maximum shear force (D) A point of zero shear force

Description : In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at (A) Less loaded column (B) More loaded column (C) A point of the maximum shear force (D) A point of zero shear force

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sand obtained from pits, is washed to remove clay and silt (B) Sand obtained from flooded pits, need not be washed before use (C) The chloride in sea shore sand and shingle may cause corrosion of reinforcement if the concrete is porous (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sand obtained from pits, is washed to remove clay and silt (B) Sand obtained from flooded pits, need not be washed before use (C) The ... shore sand and shingle may cause corrosion of reinforcement if the concrete is porous (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon (A) The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it (B) The upward soil pressure (C) The mix of the concrete (D) All the above

Description : The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon (A) The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it (B) The upward soil pressure (C) The mix of the concrete (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm × 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called (A) Brick on edge (B) Brick on end (C) Brick on bed (D) Brick held vertically

Description : The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm × 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called (A) Brick on edge (B) Brick on end (C) Brick on bed (D) Brick held vertically

Last Answer : Option B

For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved 1. Ramming the foundation bed 2. Excavation of the soil upto required depth 3. Laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed 4. Curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement 5. Pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement The correct sequence is (A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (C) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4 (D) 3, 2, 5, 1,

Description : For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved 1. Ramming the foundation bed 2. Excavation of the soil upto required depth 3. Laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed 4. Curing the cement concrete placed over ... 2, 1 (C) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4 (D) 3, 2, 5, 1, 4

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil, (A) Lean concrete bed is provided (B) Thick concrete bed is provided (C) Reinforced concrete bed is provided (D) Both (a) and (c) of the above

Description : For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil, (A) Lean concrete bed is provided (B) Thick concrete bed is provided (C) Reinforced concrete bed is provided (D) Both (a) and (c) of the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is (A) Raft foundation (B) Grillage foundation (C) Well foundation (D) Isolated footing

Description : The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is (A) Raft foundation (B) Grillage foundation (C) Well foundation (D) Isolated footing

Last Answer : Option B

Difference between load bearing structure and framed structure

Description : Difference between load bearing structure and framed structure

Last Answer : Description Load bearing structure Framed Structure Sub soil condition Suitable only when hard strata are available at shallow depth Suitable for any type of soil Number of storey's 3 ... The frame can be RCC( beam/ Column) frame, I- Section Steel frame, Wood frame etc.

Draw a neat labeled sectional view showing different components of building from foundation to parapet, for a load bearing brick masonry wall.

Description : Draw a neat labeled sectional view showing different components of building from foundation to parapet, for a load bearing brick masonry wall.

Last Answer : Draw a neat labeled sectional view showing different components of building from foundation to parapet, for a load bearing brick masonry wall.

Describe the procedure for layout of load bearing structure by center – line method.

Description : Describe the procedure for layout of load bearing structure by center – line method.

Last Answer : 1. From the plan (fig 1), the center line of the walls are calculated. Then the center lines of the rooms are set out by setting perpendiculars in the ratio 3:4:5. Suppose the corner points ... lime or by with furrow with spade. 6. A theodolite should be used for accurate center line marking. 

Explain the foundation layout of load bearing structure by centre-line method.

Description : Explain the foundation layout of load bearing structure by centre-line method.

Last Answer : Foundation layout of load bearing structure by centre line method: 1.One corner of the foundation plan is fixed by measuring the distance from the border of the plot and wooden peg with a nail on ... are marked with nail / cross line on plaster for further reference to establish centre line.

Compare load bearing structure and framed structure.

Description : Compare load bearing structure and framed structure.

Last Answer : Load Bearing Structure Framed Structure 1. Load of slab/ roof is transferred through wall to foundation. 1.Load of slab / roof is transferred through column to foundation. 2. Walls are ... . 11. Less material is required. 12. Costly structure. 12. Economic Structure.

If a three-phase induction motor malfunctions and drops to a single-phase (one supply line open) ____________. A. the motor will continue to run if it is not heavily loaded B. more torque will be developed C. the motor will immediately stop and not be able to be restarted D. the motor will immediately stop and can only be restarted at no load

Description : If a three-phase induction motor malfunctions and drops to a single-phase (one supply line open) ____________. A. the motor will continue to run if it is not heavily loaded B. more torque will be ... be able to be restarted D. the motor will immediately stop and can only be restarted at no load

Last Answer : Answer: A

To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act (A) At the centre of the base (B) Within the middle third of the base (C) Within the middle fifth of the base (D) Neither (a), (b) nor (c)

Description : To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act (A) At the centre of the base (B) Within the middle third of the base (C) Within the middle fifth of the base (D) Neither (a), (b) nor (c)

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a column A, is (A) (Area of the column A × Safe punching stress)/Load on column A (B) (Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A + Upward pressure × Area of the column) (C) (Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A × Upward pressure × Area of the column) (D) None of these

Description : Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a column A, is (A) (Area of the column A Safe punching stress)/Load on column A (B) (Perimeter of column A ... punching stress)/(Load on column A Upward pressure Area of the column) (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

In T-shaped R C. retaining walls, the main reinforcement in the stem is provided on (A) The front face in one direction (B) The front face in both directions (C) The inner face in one direction (D) The inner face in both directions

Description : In T-shaped R C. retaining walls, the main reinforcement in the stem is provided on (A) The front face in one direction (B) The front face in both directions (C) The inner face in one direction (D) The inner face in both directions

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Suggest relevant type of foundation with sketch for educational building on black cotton soil with justification.

Description : Suggest relevant type of foundation with sketch for educational building on black cotton soil with justification. 

Last Answer : Black cotton soil- Pile foundation. In case the depth of black cotton soil is more, the following type of foundation may be provided 1. Strip or pad foundation 2. Pier foundation with ... of expansive soil. They are bored cast-in-situ concrete piles having bulb shaped enlarged base.

Draw neat sketches of any three shallow foundations and suggest suitability of them for different loading and soil conditions.

Description : Draw neat sketches of any three shallow foundations and suggest suitability of them for different loading and soil conditions.

Last Answer : Types of shallow foundation with their suitability: 1. Wall Footing: Wall footings are used for individual columns, walls and bridge piers where the bearing soil layer is within 3m (10 feet) from the ground surface. Soil ... bearing capacity of soil.    9. Slab Base:   10.Gusseted base:  

Suggest relevant type of foundation with sketch for a residential building with Marshy soil at greater depth with justification and explanation.

Description : Suggest relevant type of foundation with sketch for a residential building with Marshy soil at greater depth with justification and explanation.

Last Answer : Raft foundation is suitable for a residential building with Marshy soil at greater depth It is suitable where ground is soft, Clayey or marshy having low bearing capacity and where sub soil water ... of thick reinforced concrete slab covering the entire area of the bottom of the structure.

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The directions of plumb lines suspended at different points in a survey are not strictly parallel (B) In surveys of small extent, the effect of curvature may be ignored and the level surface of the earth is assumed as horizontal (C) In surveys of large extent, the effect of curvature of the earth must be considered (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The directions of plumb lines suspended at different points in a survey are not strictly parallel (B) In surveys of small extent, the effect of ... of large extent, the effect of curvature of the earth must be considered (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than (A) The column spacing (B) One-third the column spacing (C) Half the column spacing (D) Three-fourth the column spacing

Description : The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than (A) The column spacing (B) One-third the column spacing (C) Half the column spacing (D) Three-fourth the column spacing

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Pick up the assumption for the design of a pre-stressed concrete member from the following: (A) A transverse plane section remains a plane after bending (B) During deformation limits, Hook's law is equally applicable to concrete as well as to steel (C) Variation of stress in reinforcement due to changes in external loading is negligible (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the assumption for the design of a pre-stressed concrete member from the following: (A) A transverse plane section remains a plane after bending (B) During deformation limits, Hook's ... of stress in reinforcement due to changes in external loading is negligible (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is (A) Column footing (B) Grillage footing (C) Raft footing (D) All the above

Description : In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is (A) Column footing (B) Grillage footing (C) Raft footing (D) All the above

Last Answer : Option D

Cast iron piles (A) Are suitable for works under sea water (B) Resist shocks or vibrations (C) Are suitable for use as batter piles (D) Are useful for heavy vertical loads

Description : Cast iron piles (A) Are suitable for works under sea water (B) Resist shocks or vibrations (C) Are suitable for use as batter piles (D) Are useful for heavy vertical loads

Last Answer : Option D

Cast iron piles (A) Are suitable for works under sea water (B) Resist shocks or vibrations (C) Are suitable for use as batter piles (D) Are useful for heavy vertical loads

Description : Cast iron piles (A) Are suitable for works under sea water (B) Resist shocks or vibrations (C) Are suitable for use as batter piles (D) Are useful for heavy vertical loads

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Higher pitch of the roof (i) Results in stronger roof (ii) Results in weaker roof (iii) Requires more covering material (iv) Requires less covering material The correct answer is (A) (i) and (iii) (B) (i) and (iv) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)

Description : Higher pitch of the roof (i) Results in stronger roof (ii) Results in weaker roof (iii) Requires more covering material (iv) Requires less covering material The correct answer is (A) (i) and (iii) (B) (i) and (iv) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)

Last Answer : Option A

Minimum clear cover (in mm) to the main steel bars in slab, beam, column and footing respectively, are (a) 10, 15, 20 and 25 (b) 15, 25, 40 and 75 (c ) 20, 25, 30 and 40 (d) 20, 35, 40 and 75

Description : Minimum clear cover (in mm) to the main steel bars in slab, beam, column and footing respectively, are (a) 10, 15, 20 and 25 (b) 15, 25, 40 and 75 (c ) 20, 25, 30 and 40 (d) 20, 35, 40 and 75

Last Answer : (b) 15, 25, 40 and 75

A three hinged arch is loaded with an isolated load 1000 kg at a horizontal distance of 2.5 m from the crown, 1 m above the level of hinges at the supports 10 metres apart. The horizontal thrust is (A) 1250 kg (B) 125 kg (C) 750 kg (D) 2500 kg

Description : A three hinged arch is loaded with an isolated load 1000 kg at a horizontal distance of 2.5 m from the crown, 1 m above the level of hinges at the supports 10 metres apart. The horizontal thrust is (A) 1250 kg (B) 125 kg (C) 750 kg (D) 2500 kg

Last Answer : (A) 1250 kg

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata (B) A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil (C) A pile is a slender member which transfers its load by friction (D) A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its width

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata (B) A pile is a slender member which ... A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its width

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

If the length of a combined footing for two columns l metres apart is L and the projection on the left side of the exterior column is x, then the projection y on the right side of the exterior column, in order to have a uniformly distributed load, is (where is the distance of centre of gravity of column loads). (A) y = L - (l - ) (B) y = L/2 + (l - ) (C) y = L/2 - (l + ) (D) y = L/2 - (l - )

Description : If the length of a combined footing for two columns l metres apart is L and the projection on the left side of the exterior column is x, then the projection y on the right side of the exterior column, in order to have a uniformly distributed ... l - ) (C) y = L/2 - (l + ) (D) y = L/2 - (l - )

Last Answer : Answer: Option D