Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Space between the exterior walls of a warehouse and bag piles should be 30 cm (B) Cement bags should preferably be piled on wooden planks (C) Width and height of the pile should not exceed 3 m and 2.70 m respectively (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : For a ribbed slab (A) Clear spacing between ribs shall not be greater than 4.5 cm (B) Width of the rib shall not be less than 7.5 cm (C) Overall depth of the slab shall not exceed four times the breadth of the rib (D) All the above
Description : Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) 10 cm
Description : In a cantilever retaining wall without a heel slab (A) Thickness of the stem is kept same throughout (B) Base slab is made 10 cm thicker than the stem (C) Width of the base slab is kept 0.7 time the total height of the wall (D) All the above
Description : Retaining walls are generally constructed with dry rubble stones with 60 cm top width and (A) 1 : 2 front batter (B) 1 : 3 front batter (C) 1 : 4 front batter (D) 1 : 5 front batter
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The usual width of parapet walls along Highways in hilly region, is (A) 50 cm (B) 60 cm (C) 70 cm (D) 80 cm
Description : If the engineer-in-charge approves, the 10 cm cubes may be used for the work test of concrete provided maximum nominal size of aggregate, does not exceed (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 25 cm
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : A short, hollow cast iron cylinder with a wall thickness of 1 cm is to carry a compressive load of 10 tonnes. If the working stress in compression is 800 kg/cm2, the outside diameter of the cylinder should not be less than a) 0.5cm b) 5 cm c) 2.5cm d) 4.5 cm
Last Answer : b) 5 cm
Description : While compacting the concrete by a mechanical vibrator, the slump should not exceed (A) 2.5 cm (B) 5.0 cm (C) 7.5 cm (D) 10 cm
Description : The eccentricity (e) of a hollow circular column, external diameter 25 cm, internal diameter 15 cm for an eccentric load 100 t for non-development of tension, is (A) 2.75 cm (B) 3.00 cm (C) 3.50 cm (D) 4.25 cm
Last Answer : (D) 4.25 cm
Description : The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by (A) 5 to 10 cm (B) 15 to 20 cm (C) 25 to 30 cm (D) 30 to 45 cm
Description : The minimum thickness of walls built in cement mortar (1 : 6) for a single storey building, is (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 25 cm
Description : Consider the following statements: Maximum slenderness ratio of load-bearing masonry walls for a dwelling having more than two storeys shall not exceed. 1. 12, if lime mortar is used 2. 18, if cement-lime mortar 1:2:9 is used 3. 24, ... ? (a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d)1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : b) 2 and 3 only
Description : Super-elevation on roads in snow bound areas, should generally not exceed (A) 15 % (B) 12 % (C) 10 % (D) 7 %
Description : If the width of a pavement slab is 7.5 m, thickness 20 cm and working stress 1400 kg/cm2 , spacing of 10 mm tie bars for the longitudinal joint, is (A) 10 cm (B) 20 cm (C) 30 cm (D) 40 cm
Description : For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed (A) b/2 (B) b/3 (C) b/4 (D) b/6
Last Answer : For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed (A) b/2 (B) b/3 (C) b/4 (D) b/6
Description : In “Severe exposure” the allowable crack width at the surface of concrete should not exceed [ A ] 0.1 mm [ B ] 0.2 mm [ C ] 0.3 mm [ D ] 0.4 mm
Last Answer : [ A ] 0.1 mm
Description : The stresses developed in concrete and steel in reinforced concrete beam 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth, are 62.5 kg/cm2 and 250 kg/cm2 respectively. If m = 15, the depth of its neutral axis is (A) 20 cm (B) 25 cm (C) 30 cm (D) 35 cm
Description : What is the hollow cavity in the center of long bone?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which of the following terms describes the passage of a hollow instrument into a cavity for the withdrawal of fluid? a) Paracentesis Paracentesis may be used to withdraw ascitic fluid if the ... . d) Dialysis Dialysis refers to a form of filtration to separate crystalloid from colloid substances.
Last Answer : a) Paracentesis Paracentesis may be used to withdraw ascitic fluid if the fluid accumulation is causing cardiorespiratory compromise.
Description : A singly reinforced concrete beam of 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth is provided with 18.75 cm2 steel. If the modular ratio (m) is 15, the depth of the neutral axis, is (A) 20 cm (B) 25 cm (C) 30 cm (D) 35 cm
Description : The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept (A) 5 cm (B) 10 cm (C) 15 cm (D) 20 cm
Description : If is the overall height of a retaining wall retaining a surcharge, the width of the base slab usually provided, is (A) 0.3 H (B) 0.4 H (C) 0.5 H (D) 0.7 H
Description : The measurement is made in square metre in case of (A) Cement concrete in foundation (B) R.C.C. structure (C) Hollow concrete block wall (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
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
Description : An R.C.C. beam of 25 cm width and 50 cm effective depth has a clear span of 6 metres and carries a U.D.L. of 3000 kg/m inclusive of its self weight. If the lever arm constant for the section is 0.865, the maximum intensity ... , is (A) 8.3 kg/cm2 (B) 7.6 kg/cm2 (C) 21.5 kg/cm2 (D) 11.4 kg/cm2
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : An intermediate T-beam reinforced with two layers of tensile steel with clear cover 13 cm encasted with the floor of a hall 12 metres by 7 metres, is spaced at 3 metres from adjoining beams and if the width of the beam is ... breadth of the flange is (A) 300 cm (B) 233 cm (C) 176 cm (D) 236 cm
Description : The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed (A) 5 m (B) 10 m (C) 15 m (D) 20 m
Description : (A)______ muscles are located in the inner walls of hollow visceral organs of the body like the alimentary canal, reproductive tract etc. they do not
Last Answer : (A)______ muscles are located in the inner walls of hollow visceral organs of the body like the alimentary ... (B)____ and are in (C)____ appearance.
Description : The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known (A) Hacking (B) Dubbing out (C) Blistering (D) Peeling
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Apiece of sawn timber whose cross-sectional dimensions exceed 5 cm, in one direction and 20 cm in the other direction, is called a (A) Cant (B) Deal (C) Baulk (D) Strip
Description : Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than (A) 10 m (B) 20 m (C) 30 m (D) 40 m
Description : The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed (A) 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical (B) 2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical (C) 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (D) 2 horizontals to 1 vertical
Description : Maximum slenderness ratio for load-bearing masonry wall in cement mortar, as per IS code, shall not exceed. (a) 13 (b) 20 (c) 27 (d) 30
Last Answer : (c) 27
Description : Cavity wall is generally provided for (A) Heat insulation (B) Sound insulation (C) Prevention of dampness (D) All the above
Description : The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as (A) Buttress (B) Leaf wall (C) Pilaster (D) Pillar
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Cavity of a cavity wall should start near ground level (B) Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near eaves level of sloping roof (C) Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near coping of flat roof with parapet wall (D) All the above
Description : If the radius of a simple curve is R, the length of the chord for calculating offsets by the method of chords produced, should not exceed. (A) R/10 (B) R/15 (C) R/20 (D) R/25
Last Answer : (C) R/20
Description : In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net ... load should not exceed (A) 10 mm (B) 15 mm (C) 20 mm (D) 25 mm
Description : For normal cases, stiffness of a simply supported beam is satisfied if the ratio of its span to its overall depth does not exceed (A) 10 (B) 15 (C) 20 (D) 25
Description : For a comfortable travel on Highways, the centrifugal ratio should not exceed (A) 0.10 (B) 0.15 (C) 0.20 (D) 0.25
Description : The weight of a good quality brick when immersed in water for a period of 16 hours should not exceed the weight of dry brick (A) 20 % (B) 15 % (C) 10 % (D) None of these
Description : A hollow shaft has an inner diameter of 3.7 cm and an outer diameter of 4.0 cm. A 1 kN-m torque is applied to this shaft. What is the shear stress at the mid-radius of this shaft? (a) 117Mpa (b) 178 Mpa (c) 286 Mpa (d) 363 Mpa
Last Answer : (c) 286 Mpa
Description : Depending upon the size of the tractor the width of the tracks varies for a) 10-50 cm b) 15.50 cm c) 20 – 25 cm d) 25-50 cm
Last Answer : c) 20 – 25 cm
Description : A cantilever of length 2 cm and depth 10 cm tapers in plan from a width 24 cm to zero at its free end. If the modulus of elasticity of the material is 0.2 × 106 N/mm2 , the deflection of the free end, is (A) 2 mm (B) 3 mm (C) 4 mm (D) 5 mm
Last Answer : (D) 5 mm
Description : The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as (A) Excavation (B) Surface dressing (C) Cutting (D) Surface excavation
Last Answer : (D) Surface excavation
Description : A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called (A) Slate (B) Plank (C) Board (D) Strip
Description : If the bearing capacity of soil is 10 tonnes/cm2 and the projection of plain concrete footing from walls, is a cm, the depth D of footing is (A) D = 0.0775 a (B) D = 0.775 a (C) D = 0.775 a (D) D = 0.775 a2
Description : Offsets are measured with an accuracy of 1 in 40. If the point on the paper from both sources of error (due to angular and measurement errors) is not to exceed 0.05 cm on a scale of 1 cm = 20 m, the maximum length of ... should be limited to (A) 14.14 m (B) 28.28 m (C) 200 m (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) 28.28 m
Description : A short column 20 cm 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm2 and 300 kg/cm2 , the Safe load on ... should not exceed (A) 4120 kg (B) 41,200 kg (C) 412,000 kg (D) None of these