Description : Which of the following premix methods is used for base course? (A) Bituminous carpet (B) Mastic asphalt (C) Sheet asphalt (D) Bituminous bound macadam
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Which of the following represents a carpet of sand-bitumen mix without coarse aggregates? (A) Mastic asphalt (B) Sheet asphalt (C) Bituminous carpet (D) Bituminous concrete
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Which of the following is considered to be the highest quality construction in the group of black top pavements? (A) Mastic asphalt (B) Sheet asphalt (C) Bituminous carpet (D) Bituminous concrete
Description : Mastic asphalt is (A) Acid resisting material (B) Non-corrosive material (C) Corrosive material (D) Heating-resisting material
Description : Mastic asphalt is generally used for (A) Damp proof course (B) Water proof layer (C) Partition walls (D) Both (A) and (B
Description : Mastic asphalt is normally used for (A) Sound insulation (B) Water proofing (C) Fire proofing (D) None to these
Description : Mastic asphalt is (A) Water proof (B) Fire proof (C) Elastic (D) All the above
Description : The desirable camber for straight roads with thin bituminous surfacing, is (A) 1 in 33 to 1 in 25 (B) 1 in 40 to 1 in 33 (C) 1 in 150 to 1 in 140 (D) 1 in 160 to 1 in 140
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The camber for hill roads in case of bituminous surfacing is adopted as (A) 2 % (B) 2.5 % (C) 3 % (D) 4 %
Description : When the bituminous surfacing is done on already existing black top road or over existing cement concrete road, the type of treatment given is (A) Seal coat (B) Tack coat (C) Prime coat (D) Spray of emulsion
Description : The thickness of bituminous carpet varies from (A) 20 to 25 mm (B) 50 to 75 mm (C) 75 to 100 mm (D) 100 to 120 mm
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : If aggregate impact value is 20 to 30 percent, then it is classified as (A) Exceptionally strong (B) Strong (C) Satisfactory for road surfacing (D) Unsuitable for road surfacing
Description : What is sucker deck principle for variable depth bridge decks?
Last Answer : For a variable depth bridge deck, the depth of continuous multispan bridge deck is increased in pier supports and this absorbs sagging moments in the ... of arches and curved soffit rather than boring uniform deck alignment. Reference is made to Brian Pritchard (1992).
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 : The property of a material by which it can be beaten or rolled into thin plates, is called (A) Malleability (B) Ductility (C) Plasticity (D) Elasticity
Last Answer : (A) Malleability
Description : The most critical consideration in the design of a rolled steel column carrying axial loads is the (a) Percentage elongation at yield and the net cross-sectional area (b) Critical bending ... at ultimate load (d) Compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross cross-sectional area.
Last Answer : (d) Compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross cross-sectional area.
Description : The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called a.friction b.traction c.boundary condition d.surfacing
Last Answer : c.boundary condition
Description : Aluminium alloy is one of the most suitable materials of construction for aircrafts mainly due to its (A) High strength to weight ratio (B) Low temperature strength properties (C) Its ability ... rolled, forged & stamped (D) High strength and corrosion & oxidation-resistance at elevated temperature
Last Answer : (A) High strength to weight ratio
Description : Has anyone had experience with outdoor deck/porch carpet?
Last Answer : Great question! I don’t have the answer for you but I’m wondering the same thing. I want to purchase some for my deck but I’m afraid it will get musty smelling and gross after a couple rains.
Description : Prepare operation process sheet and decide sequence of operation for the component shown in Figure No. 1. Assume suitable material and cutting conditions.
Last Answer : Operation Sheet with correct sequence of operations for the above given component by assuming suitable material and cutting conditions is as shown in below table;
Description : Pick out the correct statement: (A) Removal of iron from ceramic material is necessitated (by magnetic separation method) so as to avoid discolouration of ceramic products (B) The operating cost of ... upon the specific gravity of the minerals (D) Asphalt is best crushed using toothed roll crusher
Last Answer : (A) Removal of iron from ceramic material is necessitated (by magnetic separation method) so as to avoid discolouration of ceramic products
Description : What is roofing mastic and where is it used?
Last Answer : Modern building materials make it possible to equip soft flat roofs without resorting to the usual roll materials, and this significantly reduces the time of work and provides a uniform, ... with water; diluted with organic solvents; diluted with solvents, containing liquid organic substances.
Description : Super structure of a bridge includes a) Girder/Slab* b) Abutment c) Piers d) Bed block
Last Answer : a) Girder/Slab*
Description : Sub structure of a bridge does not include a) Abutment b) Girder/Slab* c) Piers d) Wing and Return walls
Last Answer : b) Girder/Slab*
Description : For calculating the tractive force along an upgrade of an asphalt road, the most probable value of the co-efficient of traction resistance is assumed (A) 1/10 (B) 1/20 (C) 1/30 (D) 1/100
Description : Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle? (A) Concrete (B) Loose sand (C) Asphalt (D) Firm earth
Last Answer : (B) Loose sand
Description : Asphalt is obtained from (A) Petroleum distillation (B) Bitumen distillation (C) Plastic distillation (D) None of these
Description : Bitumen in (A) Solid state, is called asphalt (B) Semi fluid state, is called mineral tar (C) Fluid state, is called petroleum (D) All the above
Description : Plastic asphalt is (A) Used as a water proofing layer over roof (B) A mixture of cement and asphalt (C) A natural asphalt (D) A refinery produ
Description : Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require manual contactors for operating the general emergency alarm on tank vessels to be located in the navigating bridge, engine room and the ____________. A ... C. crew accommodations and sleeping spaces D. engineering officers' quarters furthest from the bridge
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : A bridge having super structure with “Single or duplicate girders with cross sleepers on top flanges” is classified as a) RSJ girder bridge b) Cross Girder c) Deck plate girder* d) Open web girder
Last Answer : c) Deck plate girder*
Description : The malleability of a material is the property by virtue of which it can be rolled or hammered into thin sheets. Which of the following materials has the maximum malleability? (A) Lead (B) Copper (C) Aluminium (D) Wrought iron
Last Answer : (A) Lead
Last Answer : Option A
Description : The property of a material by which it can be beaten or rolled into thin sheets, is called (a) Elasticity (b) Plasticity (c) Ductility (d) Malleability
Last Answer : (d) Malleability
Description : The minimum value of camber provided for thin bituminous surface hill roads, is (A) 2.2 % (B) 2.5 % (C) 3.0 % (D) 3.5 %
Description : Maximum daily traffic capacity of bituminous pavements is (A) 500 tonnes per day (B) 1000 tonnes per day (C) 1500 tonnes per day (D) 2000 tonnes per day
Description : A district road with a bituminous pavement has a horizontal curve of 1000 m for a design speed of 75 km ph. The super-elevation is (A) 1 in 40 (B) 1 in 50 (C) 1 in 60 (D) 1 in 70
Description : Select the correct statement. (A) Quantity of binder required for tack coat is less than that required for prime coat (B) Prime coat treatment is given for plugging the voids in water ... the final coat over certain previous bituminous pavements (D) A bitumen primer is a high viscosity cutback
Description : Bituminous fells are used for (A) Covering A.C. sheets (B) Covering sloping roofs (C) D.P.C. (D) None to these
Description : Duco is one of the patent forms of (A) Emulsion paints (B) Plastic paints (C) Bituminous paints (D) Cellulose paints
Description : A rolled steel joist is simply supported at its ends and carries a uniformly distributed load which causes a maximum deflection of 10 mm and slope at the ends of 0.002 radian. The length of the joist will be, (A) 10 m (B) 12 m (C) 14 m (D) 16 m
Last Answer : (D) 16 m
Description : The shape factor of standard rolled beam section varies from (A) 1.10 to 1.20 (B) 1.20 to 1.30 (C) 1.30 to 1.40 (D) 1.40 to 1.50
Last Answer : (A) 1.10 to 1.20
Description : A simply supported rolled steel joist 8 m long carries a uniformly distributed load over it span so that the maximum bending stress is 75 N/mm². If the slope at the ends is 0.005 radian and the value of E = 0.2 ... joist, is (A) 200 mm (B) 250 mm (C) 300 mm (D) 400 mm
Last Answer : (D) 400 mm
Description : 0 Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The point through which the resultant of the shear stresses passes is known as shear centre (B) In the standard rolled channels, the shear centre ... horizontal plane and away from the C.G., outside of the leg projection (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads 3 mm in diameter, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit
Last Answer : (B) Plastic limit
Description : Which of the following has high tensile strength? (A) Plain hot rolled wires (B) Cold drawn wires (C) Heat treated rolled wires (D) All have same tensile strength
Description : The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is (A) Less than 1 (B) Equal to 1 (C) Greater than 1 (D) Less than 1 in beams but greater than 1 in channels
Description : As per IS:1139, the characteristic yield strength for hot rolled High yield strength deformed bars is [ A ] 250 N/mm2 [ B ] 415 N/mm2 [ C ] 500 N/mm2 [ D ] 550 N/mm2
Last Answer : [ B ] 415 N/mm2
Description : Asbestos is (A) Corrugated sheet used for roofing (B) An incombustible fire proof material (C) An organic substance (D) All the above
Description : For a temperature difference `DeltaT=20.0^(@)C`, one slab of material conducts `10.0W//m^(2)` , another of the same shape conduct `20.0W//m^(2)`. What
Last Answer : For a temperature difference `DeltaT=20.0^(@)C`, one slab of material conducts `10.0W//m^(2)` , another of the ... C. `20/3 W//m^(2)` D. none of these