Description : Open channels supported over trestles, are generally known as (A) Raised canals (B) Aqueducts (C) Siphons (D) Flumes
Last Answer : (D) Flumes
Description : The drainage water intercepting the canal can be disposed of by passing the canal below the drainage in (A) Aqueduct and syphon aqueduct (B) Aqueduct and super passage (C) Super passage and canal syphon (D) Level crossing
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called (A) Master trap (B) Intercepting trap (C) Interception manhole (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
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 : Why Should Pumping Be Not Used In Case Of Concreting Works?
Last Answer : Answer : During the pumping operation the pump exerted pressure must overcome any friction between the pumping pipes and the concrete, also the weight of the concrete and the pressure headwhen the ... Also if a proper selection of the aggregate grading can vastly improve the concrete pump ability.
Description : Coal mines drainage waste water (acidic in nature) results from the earth's water percolating through the voids created in coal bed during mining. This polluted water which either drains out naturally to ... without any treatment (C) Diluted with fresh water to reduce its acidity (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Neutralised by alkali treatment
Description : What are the major problems in using pumping for concreting works?
Last Answer : In pumping operation, the force exerted by pumps must overcome the friction between concrete and the pumping pipes, the weight of concrete and the pressure head when placing concrete above the ... other hand, a proper selection of aggregate grading helps to improve the pumpability of concrete.
Description : If onsite slump test fails, should engineers allow the contractor to continue the concreting works?
Last Answer : This is a very classical question raised by many graduate engineers. In fact, there are two schools of thought regarding this issue. The first school of thought is rather straightforward: the contractor ... t the Engineer exercise his power to stop the contractor and save these extra time and cost?
Description : Consider the following activities in a building construction: 1. Concreting of roof slabs 2. Brick-jelly lime concrete terracing 3. Erection of form work for slab 4. Construction of parapet wall in terrace The correct sequence of these ... (B) 3, 1, 4, 2 (C) 3, 1, 2, 4 (D) 1, 3, 4, 2
Last Answer : (C) 3, 1, 2, 4
Description : For concreting tunnel linings, transportation of concrete is done by (A) Pans (B) Wheel borrows (C) Containers (D) Pumps
Last Answer : (D) Pumps
Description : For concreting of heavily reinforced sections without vibration, the workability of concrete expressed as compacting factor should be (A) 0.75 - 0.80 (B) 0.80 - 0.85 (C) 0.85 - 0.92 (D) Above 0.92
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : For cold weathering concreting the cement used is (a) O.P.C (b) R.H.C (c) L.H.C (d) None of these
Last Answer : (b) R.H.C
Description : When were providence canyon gullies 75 meters deep?
Last Answer : someone else please answer this
Description : Which of the following indicates the types of soil erosion in decreasing order of damage caused In India (a) Ravine erosion .and gullies, alkalinity and salinity weeds and water-logging (b) Alkalinity ... and weeds (c) Water-logging, weeds, salinity and ravine erosion (d) All are equally damaging
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Desertification can be checked by – (1) plugging gullies (2) checking over-grazing (3) contour ploughing (4) forming shelter belts
Last Answer : (2) checking over-grazing Explanation: Overgrazing is the major cause of desertification worldwide. Plants of semi-arid areas are adapted to being eaten by sparsely scattered, large, ... food and water availability. Such regular stock movement prevented overgrazing of the fragile plant cover.
Description : The sewer pipe which carries sewage from a building for immediate disposal is A. House sewer B. Lateral sewer C. Intercepting sewer D. Main sewer
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : The sewer which received discharge from two or more main sewers, is known as A. A trunk sewer B. An outfall sewer C. A main sewer D. An intercepting sewer
Description : ssertion: Running water cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels such as gullies. Reason: In the Chambal basin such lands are called Leaching Options: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A ... of A. (c) A is true but B is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
Last Answer : (c) A is true but B is false.
Description : You have been intercepted in the airspace of a foreign contracting state. What is the signal for ‘clear to proceed’ from the intercepting aircraft? a. Rocking wings b. Flashing lights c. Cut across track d. Breaking turn up and left
Last Answer : d. Breaking turn up and left
Description : Desertification can be checked by (1) plugging gullies (2) checking over-grazing (3) contour ploughing (4) forming shelter belts
Last Answer : checking over-grazing
Description : Does anyone know what it means to dream that you are laying on a bed and there are snakes all over you? They didn't bite me.
Last Answer : answer:Who you gonna call? GhostBusters….................... I have not a clue.
Description : Would laying in bed for 8 hours straight but not falling asleep do the same as sleeping 8 hours?
Last Answer : The same? No. But better than being up and about. Your brain won’t cycle through all of its (sleep) phases while you are awake. As I recall, you go through multiple sleep cycles each night….each one lasting about 90 minutes.
Description : Do you think of what you did during the day while you're laying in your bed trying to fall asleep?
Last Answer : No, not really. I only go to bed when I’m actually sleepy, since I don’t have a schedule to keep, so I go right to sleep.
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following: (A) It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer (B) It is provided a cleaning eye at the ... fitted at the top of the inlet pipe (D) The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps
Last Answer : (D) The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided (B) The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins ... the sullage drain from the main drainage system (D) The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square
Last Answer : (B) The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.
Description : Terzaghi's theory of one dimensional consolidation assumes (A) Load is applied in one direction (B) Coefficient of permeability is constant (C) Excess pore water drains out only in the vertical direction (D) All the above
Description : The usual width of side drains along Highways in hilly region, is (A) 50 cm (B) 60 cm (C) 70 cm (D) 100 cm
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Side drains on both sides of a hill road, are essential when the road is (A) Along the spur curves (B) Along the re-entrant curves (C) In cutting (D) None of these
Description : Intermediate catch water drains are provided only, if (A) Catchment area of the watershed above road is large (B) Intensity of rainfall is heavy (C) Single catch water drain is inadequate (D) All the above
Description : In hill roads the side drains arc provided (A) Only on the hill side of road (B) Only on the opposite side of hill (C) On both sides of roa (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Hello, I was buying a concrete mix for concreting the fence posts and at home I noticed that the bags are written Cement screed BE 04/25. Can this be used or not? Thank you for the quick answers.
Last Answer : It can be used, but it won't have the right effect. At least add a little sharp, river sand to the pot. This mixture is too fine and even after curing it will have significantly less strength than conventional berton.
Description : The grit and silt of the grit chambers, may not be used for A. Raising low lying areas by dumping B. Concreting C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : What Are The Steps Involved In The Concreting Process, Explain?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Batching: The process of measurement of the different materials for the making of concrete is known as batching. batching is usually done in two ways: volume batching and weight batching ... performed. Compaction is generally performed in two ways: by hand or by the use of vibrators.
Description : Bentonite is used in pile driving -- a) to facilitate pile driving b) to enable proper pile concreting c) to stabilize the bore hole walls* d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) to stabilize the bore hole walls*
Description : Temporary staging for casting PSC Box Girder for a ROB over the Railway span shall be removed a) after hardening of concrete b) before hardening of concrete c) during concreting d) after stressing the cables
Last Answer : d) after stressing the cables
Description : Suggest the type of cement used for the following : (i) For modular construction where form work needs to be removed early for re-use. . (ii) Mass concreting such as construction of dam. (iii) Decorative works in external surfaces of building. (iv) Cementing the oil well.
Last Answer : i) For modular construction where form work needs to be removed early for reuse. – Rapid Hardening Cement ii) Mass concreting such as construction of dam. – Low heat cement. iii) Decorative works in external surfaces of building – Coloured cement. iv) Cementing the oil well. – Oil Well Cement.
Description : Explain the necessity of supervision for concreting operations.
Last Answer : Necessity of supervision for concreting operation: i. Supervision is necessary to complete all concreting operations in standard manner. ii. It is necessary to avoid any type of delay in concrete ... operations at each stage of project. vi. It found very effective in controlling bad workmanship.
Description : A sand sample has a fineness modulus of 1.95. Whether this sand can be used for concreting? Explain the procedure to bring the fineness modulus in required permissible limits. State its importance.
Last Answer : The given sand sample has a fineness modulus 1.95, which is less than prescribed limit i.e.2.2-3.2. It indicates that sand particles are finer, which is not suitable for satisfactory ... . Well graded sand is also useful for good bonding of particles and related strength criteria of concrete.
Description : In sequence, write concreting operations.
Last Answer : i. Batching of materials ii. Mixing of materials iii. Transportation of concrete iv. Placing of concrete v. Compaction of concrete vi. Curing of concrete vii. Finishing of concrete
Description : (i) Suggest the relevant method of water-proofing used for following construction. 1) Basement of buildings. 2) Swimming pool. 3) Water tank. (ii) Suggest the relevant method of transportation of ... 1) Concreting in hilly areas. 2) Concreting of high-rise building. 3) Concreting under water.
Last Answer : Method of water-proofing for: 1) Basement of buildings: Waterproofing by using waterproof sealants. 2) Swimming pool: Waterproofing by spraying or grouting in cracks. 3) Water tank: Waterproofing by ... , concrete pump, slip form technique. 3) Concreting under water: Tremie pipe, grout pipe.
Description : Write two effects and two precautions of cold weather and hot weather concreting.
Last Answer : Effects of cold weather concreting: 1. Due to cold weather, concrete shows reduced rate of hardening, which results delay in removal of formwork. 2. Water added in concrete mix gets frozen quickly, ... heat evolution. 7. High w/c ratio and ice crystals should be used to maintain workability.
Description : Write the procedure of vaccum dewatering concreting for construction of floors.
Last Answer : Procedure of vaccum dewatering concreting for construction of floors: The concreting using vaccum dewatering for floor construction is done as follows. 1. Concrete is places uniformly on the spread of ... Finally the floating and towelling is done to achieve better finishing of surface.
Description : Draw concreting operation chain in sequence.
Last Answer : Sequential chain of Concreting Operations:
Description : List any two precautions to be taken in cold weather concreting.
Last Answer : Precautions to be taken in cold weather concreting: In extreme weather, following precautions should be taken. 1. Concreting work should be done during day time or on sunny days. 2. Warm water should ... its use. 7. Rapid hardening or quick setting cement should be used for fast setting of concrete.
Description : Which of the following matters would an auditor least likely consider when setting the direction of the audit? a. The selection of the engagement team and the assignment of audit work to ... a questioning mind and to exercise professional skepticism in the gathering and evaluation of audit evidence.
Last Answer : The availability of client personnel and data
Description : The nurse teaching the patient with a cast about home care includes which of the following instructions? a) Dry a wet fiberglass cast thoroughly using a hair dryer on a cool setting to avoid skin ... A broken cast should be reported to the physician; the patient should not attempt to fix it.
Last Answer : a) Dry a wet fiberglass cast thoroughly using a hair dryer on a cool setting to avoid skin problems. Instruct the patient to keep the cast dry and to dry a wet fiberglass cast thoroughly using a hair dryer on a cool setting to avoid skin problems; do not cover it with plastic or rubber.
Description : Pick up the PERT event from the following: (A) Digging of foundation started (B) Digging of foundation completed (C) Laying of concrete started (D) All the above
Description : In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as (A) English bond (B) Double Flemish bond (C) Zigzag bond (D) Single Flemish bond