Description : Residential buildings are treated as (A) Light construction (B) Heavy construction (C) Industrial construction (D) Private construction
Last Answer : (A) Light construction
Description : Power stations are generally treated as (A) Light construction (B) Heavy construction (C) Industrial construction (D) Electrical construction
Last Answer : (C) Industrial construction
Description : Survey of the major projects is done by (a) Chief Engineer (b) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) construction* (c) Divisional Railway Manager (d) Railway Board
Last Answer : (b) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) construction*
Description : Stones used for the construction of retaining walls must be (A) Soft (B) Hard (C) Light (D) Heavy
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as (A) Any project (B) Major projects (C) Minor projects (D) All the above
Last Answer : (C) Minor projects
Last Answer : Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as (A) Any project (B) Major projects (C) Minor projects (D) All the above
Description : For the construction of highway (or railway) (A) Longitudinal sections are required (B) Cross sections are required (C) Both longitudinal and cross sections are required (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Both longitudinal and cross sections are required
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge? (A) Granite (B) Sand stone (C) Lime stone (D) Quartze
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : In a wet dock system, (A) Minimum required depth of water for the vessels is maintained (B) Entrance locks are provided with massive gates (C) The cost of construction is quite heavy (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads (B) Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face ... The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick (D) All the above
Description : Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels? (A) The maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall (B) The ... to carry heavy concentrated loads (D) Stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel
Description : Heavy water plants are generally located near (a) Major irrigation projects (b) Hydroelectric projects (c) Fertilizer plants (d) Nuclear power plants
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : For custom -made equipment and commercial construction projects, which pricing method is most likely to be used? A)Prestige pricing B)Markup pricing C)Return -on -investment pricing D)Cost -plus pricing
Last Answer : D)Cost-plus pricing
Description : Diesel engines are best suited for heavy vehicles, such as lorries, trucks, railway engines and ships. Why?
Last Answer : As they have more power and efficiency of diesel engine is more.
Description : The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known (A) Bay window (B) Casement window (C) Lantern window (D) Dormer window
Description : Name two areas in India which are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) (a) The Himalayan mountainous regions (b) The sandy plains of Rajasthan (ii) (a) The Himalayan mountainous regions are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines due to ... of western Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat and forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh,Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand.
Description : Name the British officer who promoted railway construction in India in the 19th century. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Lord Dalhousie promoted railway construction in India in the 19th century.
Description : Coal ash (or cinder) is used in initial stages of a new construction of railway for A. Wooden sleeper B. Steel sleeper C. Cast iron sleeper D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Wooden sleeper]
Description : Which of the following survey are required to be done before the construction of new railway line. (a) Traffic survey (b) Reconnaessarice survey (c) Preliminary survey (d) Final location survey (e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of Railway Bridge a) Granite* b) Sandstone c) Limestone d) Quartzite
Last Answer : a) Granite*
Description : The CRS sanction is required in the ROB project for construction of a) Approach spans b) Laying road c) Railway spans d) none
Last Answer : c) Railway span
Description : 1. Which cytoplasmic organelles are treated as prokaryotic cells within the eukaryotic cells? 2. What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ? 3. When milk is churned ... the earth's surface? 20. During which movement was Mahatma' added before Gandhiji's name?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Glyoxysomes 2. 30 years 3. Due to the centrifugal force 4. North-western 5. Portuguese 6. 1969 7. Mercury vapour 8. Clawed wings, teeth on jaw, tail 9. Katabatic ... . Southern Blotting 17. Nitrogen fixing bacteria 18. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu 19. Marine Ecosystem 20. Champaran satyagraha
Description : Is there a school in Kansas that will teach me to operate heavy construction equipment?
Last Answer : Have a look at www.heavy-equipment-training.com/national-heavy-equipment-operator-school.cfm. The website will tell you more about becoming certified in heavy construction equipment certification.
Description : What is the importance of the Heavy Engineering industry for the industrial development of India ? -Geography
Last Answer : Heavy Engineering industry is important for industrial development of India because it not only provides machinery for industries but also equipments for transport, agriculture, mining, construction etc. Two ... industrial units : (1) Ship building industries. (2) Railway locomotive industries.
Description : Give reasons why tree plantation is essential in and around heavy industrial areas. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Tree plantation is essential in and around heavy industrial area because these are the major air polluted and noise-polluted areas, and tree reduces the level of pollution and keep the balance of environment.
Description : The market for heavy industrial equipment is concentrated in the West Midlands, so an equipment manufacturer has decided to employ a direct sales force in that region. Which factor ... A)Buyer behaviour B)Product attributes C)Organisational objectives D)Environmental forces E)Market characteristics
Last Answer : E)Market characteristics
Description : Explain why you need agro and industrial waste as a construction materials.
Last Answer : 1. To maintain ecosystem. 2. To reduce / control pollution. 3. To reduce the cost of construction material. 4. To improve the required properties in construction materials like light weight product, ... 5. To solve the problem of industry waste disposal. 6. To conserve the natural resources.
Description : Beams of uniform strength are preferred to those of uniform section because these are economical for (A) Large spans (B) Heavy weights (C) Light weights (D) Short spans
Last Answer : (A) Large spans
Description : For rapid curing cutbacks, the oil used is (A) Gasoline (B) Kerosene oil (C) Light diesel (D) Heavy diesel
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) According to the petrological characteristics, concrete aggregates are classified as heavy weight, normal weight and light weight (B) According to ... glassy, smooth, granular, rough, crystalline, honey combed and porous (D) All the above
Description : Stones used for ornamental work must be (A) Soft (B) Hard (C) Light (D) Heavy
Description : Stones used for rubble masonry must be (A) Soft (B) Hard (C) Light (D) Heavy
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be. (A) Hard (B) Tough (C) Heavy (D) Light
Description : Grillage foundation (A) Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity (B) Is light and economical (C) Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth (D) All the above
Description : In bridge widening projects, the method of stitching is normally employed for connecting existing deck to the new deck. What are the problems associated with this method in terms of shrinkage of concrete?
Last Answer : In the method of stitching, it is a normal practice to construct the widening part of the bridge at first and let it stay undisturbed for several months. After that, concreting will then be ... Stitching refers to formation of a segment of bridge deck between an existing bridge and a new bridge.
Description : Consider the following features/factors: 1. Projects are of the non-repetitive type 2. Time required need not be known 3. Time required is known precisely 4. Events have been established for planning 5. Emphasis is given to ... and 4 (B) 3, 4 and 5 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 5
Last Answer : (A) 1, 2 and 4
Description : The first method invented for planning projects, was (A) Bar chart method (B) Milestone chart (C) Critical path method (CPM) (D) Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Last Answer : (A) Bar chart method
Description : PERT is (A) An analytic in concept (B) Limited of event oriented diagrams (C) Used for research and development projects (D) All the above
Description : PERT technique of network analysis is mainly useful for (A) Small projects (B) Large and complex projects (C) Research and development projects (D) Deterministic activities
Last Answer : (C) Research and development projects
Description : Bar charts are suitable for (A) Minor works (B) Major works (C) Large projects (D) All the Above
Last Answer : (A) Minor works
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following with regards to C.P.M. network analysis of projects (A) The latest occurrence time of the node of which the activity arrow terminates minus the ... the activity arrow' originates, is called earliest start time of the activity (D) All the above
Description : Throw light on some of the land reclamation projects of Bombay. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The earliest project of land reclamation began in 1784. The Bombay Governor had great sea wall built to prevent flooding of low-lying areas. Government and private companies joined hands and formulated ... the 22 acre Ballard Estate. Much later, the famous Marine Drive of Bombay was developed.
Last Answer : Land reclamation projects of Bombay are: (i) Building of great sea wall prevented flooding of low-lying areas of Bombay. (ii) Levelling of hills around Bombay. (iii) Dry dock was built between 1914 and 1918 and the excavated earth was used to create the Ballard Estate.
Description : What is Light or mirror that projects light through the diaphragm?
Last Answer : Don'T WorrY I HeLp You :)The Answer InTo Your QuesTion Is "Light Source"It Is CorrecT .. Sana NakaTuLong Ako Sa InYo :)
Description : If the rate of gain of radial acceleration is 0.3 m per sec3 and full centrifugal ratio is developed. On the curve the ratio of the length of the transition curve of same radius on road and railway, is (A) 2.828 (B) 3.828 (C) 1.828 (D) 0.828
Last Answer : (A) 2.828
Description : The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient ... calculated by Prismoidal formula, is (A) 3250 m3 (B) 3225 m3 (C) 3275 m3 (D) 3300 m3
Last Answer : (B) 3225 m3
Description : Vanadium steel is generally used for (A) Railway switches and crossing (B) Bearing balls (C) Magnets (D) Axles and spring
Description : Teak wood is suitable for (A) Sports articles (B) Furnitures (C) Railway sleepers (D) All the above
Description : Raw water treated with only chlorine, is known as (A) Plain chlorination (B) Pre-chlorination (C) First-chlorination (D) De-chlorination
Last Answer : (A) Plain chlorination
Description : The maximum permissible chloride content in treated water of public water supplies should not exceed (A) 50 P.P.M. (B) 100 P.P.M. (C) 150 P.P.M. (D) 250 P.P.M.
Last Answer : (D) 250 P.P.M.