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
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.
Description : Two columns 50 cm 50 cm and 60 cm 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t ... the foundation slab = 7.00 m (C) Area of footing slab = 11.00 m2 (D) All the above
Last Answer : Option D
Description : Explain raft foundation with neat sketch and explain its suitability.
Last Answer : Raft Footing: It is suitable where ground is soft. Clayey or marshy having low bearing capacity, and where sub soil water conditions are uncertain. The raft foundation is also used to reduce settlement below highly compressible soils
Description : To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is (A) Combined footing (B) Raft footing (C) Pier footing (D) Strap footing
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
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
Description : battery must be turned over to a charging station in winter if discharged by a) 50% b) 40% c) 30% d) 25%
Last Answer : d) 25%
Description : 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 ... ) Heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions (D) All the above
Description : For a number of columns constructed in a rcjw, the type of foundation provided, is (A) Footing (B) Raft (C) Strap (D) Strip
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
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
Description : For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is (A) Strap footing (B) Raft footing (C) Combined footing (D) Pier 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
Description : The minimum fore at cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is (a) 50% of the total land area (b) 40% of the total land area (c) 33% of the total land area (d) 25% of the total land area
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
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.
Description : State any two purpose of foundation.
Last Answer : The purpose of foundation are 1) To support the structure. 2) To distribute load of the entire structure over a wide spread area, so that the chances of unequal settlement are minimized. 3) To ... To prevent or minimize the cracks due to movement of moisture in case of weak or poor soils etc.
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.
Description : Define settlement of foundation and its types. Enlist various causes and suggest remedial measures for the same.
Last Answer : Settlement of foundation: Due to the self-weight and the live load of the structure and due to compressibility of the soil supporting the foundation of the structure, settlement of the ... of earthquake loads and other earthquake resisting methods during design and construction of buildings.
Description : State any two functions of foundation of a building.
Last Answer : The functions of foundation are1) To transfer the load of the structure up to the hard strata. 2) To distribute load of the entire structure over a wide spread area. 3) To increase ... To prevent the lateral movement of supporting material To attain a level and firm bed for building operations.
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.
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.
Description : The total body water in various subjects is relatively constant when expressed as percentage of the lean body mass and is about (A). 30% (B) 40% (C) 50% (D) 70%
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The inland fish production is almost how much % of total fish production in India (a) Over 50% (b) 30% (c) 20% (d) 40%
Last Answer : (a) Over 50%
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
Description : According to Reserve Bank of India Regulations, “Universal Banks” are permitted to pick up stake in Payment Banks up to _________ A. 35% B. 25% C. 20% D. 40% E. 30%
Last Answer : E. 30% Explanation: RBI regulations allow universal banks to invest up 30 per cent in payments banks.
Description : A tractor engine is operated at full load approximately a) 20-25% of the operating times b) 25-30% of the operating time c) 30-35% of the operating time d) 35-40% of operating time
Last Answer : b) 25-30% of the operating time
Description : When the sales increase from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 and profit increases by Rs. 5,000, the P/V ratio is — (a) 20% (b) 30% (c) 25% (d) 40%.
Last Answer : (c) 25%
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
Description : The bond stress for deformed bars is more than that in plain bars by [ A ] 25% [ B ] 40% [ C ] 60% [ D ] 50%
Last Answer : [ B ] 40%
Description : The bond stress for plain bars in compression is more than that for bars in tension by [ A ] 25% [ B ] 40% [ C ] 60% [ D ] 50%
Last Answer : [ A ] 25%
Description : Protein content of soyabean is about (A) 30% (B) 40% (C) 50% (D) 60%
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The bearings of medium series have capacity __________ over the light series. (a) 10 to 20% (b) 20 to 30% (c) 30 to 40% (d) 40 to 50%
Last Answer : (c) 30 to 40%
Description : The bearings of heavy series have capacity __________ over the medium series. (a) 10 to 20% (b) 20 to 30% (c) 30 to 40% (d) 40 to 50%
Last Answer : (b) 20 to 30%
Description : Approximately how many businesses content marketing is used? A. 20% to 30% B. 40% to 50% C. 60% to 70% D. 80% to 90%
Last Answer : D. 80% to 90%
Description : The usual percentages of clay and metal in cermet are: (A) 50%, 50% (B) 60%, 40% (C) 70%, 30% (D) 80%, 20%
Description : Higher plant efficiency up to______ over the entire load range. a. 30%-50% b. 20%-40% c. 60%-90% d. 50%-80%
Last Answer : a. 30%-50%
Description : By what percentage can airbags reduce the risk of dying in a direct frontal crash? a) 30% b) 40% c) 50% d) 60%
Last Answer : a) 30%
Description : A man buys milk at Rs. 2.40 per litre. He adds one-third water to it and sells the mixture at Rs. 2.88 per litre. Find his profit percentage. (Assume water is free). a) 21% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% e) 60%
Last Answer : Let say he purchases 3 litres of milk whose cost is Rs. 7.20 He adds 1 litre of water and the mixture of 4 litres is sold at Rs 2.88 × 4 = Rs11.52 Profit percentage = (11.52 – 7.20) × 100.0/7.20 = 4.32 × 100.0/7.2 = 60% Answer: e)
Description : If 30% excess water is added, the strength of concrete is reduced by (a) 30% (b) 40% (c) 50% (d) 60%
Last Answer : (c) 50%
Description : The tensile strength of concrete is about ________ of its compressive strength [ A ] 10% to 15% [ B ] 30% to 40% [ C ] 50% [ D ] 60% to 75%
Last Answer : [ A ] 10% to 15%
Description : 60-year-old patient with creatinine clearance 50 ml/min has to be treated with gentamicin. His daily dose of gentamicin should be reduced to the following percentage of the usual adult dose: A. 70% B. 50% C. 40% D. 30%
Last Answer : B. 50%
Description : A 60-year-old patient with creatinine clearance 50 ml/min has to be treated with gentamicin. His daily dose of gentamicin should be reduced to the following percentage of the usual adult dose: A. 70% B. 50% C. 40% D. 30%
Description : If the radius of a circle is increased by 50%, the perimeter of the circle will increase by (A) 20% (B) 30% (C) 40% (D) 50%
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : If the width of the foundation for two equal columns is restricted, the shape of the footing generally adopted, is (A) Square (B) Rectangular (C) Trapezoidal (D) Triangular
Description : Under the National mission for sustainable agriculture mission how much percentage of allocated fund would be invested on women farmers? a. 50% b. 33% c. c. 25% d. 30% e. e. 23%
Last Answer : d. 30%
Description : Vijay marked his camera at 50% above his cost price. He sold it after allowing discount and still made a profit of 20%. What is the discount percentage he offered on it? a)20% b)25% c)30% d)35%
Last Answer : a)20%
Description : With each year (round) customer awareness for each product decreases by: a. 33% b. 25% c. 30% d. 50% e. none of the above
Last Answer : a. 33%
Description : Vinegar is a (a) 5% solution of acetic acid in water (b) 25% solution of acetic acid in water (c) 50% solution of acetic acid in water (d) 40% solution of formic acid in water
Last Answer : 5% solution of acetic acid in water
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
Description : The minimum number of bags which a UBO will be authorised to keep will generally be equal to the number of bags required for despatch for the day plus: (A) 10% (B) 20% (C) 25% (D) 50%
Last Answer : (A) 10%
Description : The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to (A) 25 mm (B) 25 to 40 mm (C) 40 to 65 mm (D) 65 to 100 mm