Description : For a poorly graded sub-grade soil, thickness of sub-base, is (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 30 cm
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Bottom-most component of a flexible pavement, is (A) Sub-grade (B) Sub-base (C) Base (D) Base course
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Bottom most layer of pavement is known as (A) Wearing course (B) Base course (C) Sub-base course (D) Sub-grade
Description : The fundamental factor in the selection of pavement type is (A) Climatic condition (B) Type and intensity of traffic (C) Sub-grade soil and drainage conditions (D) Availability of funds for the construction project
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
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 : The moving parts of a machine which weigh 1 tonne perform vertical simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 2.5 cm and a period of 0.5 sec. The base of the machine weighs 3 tonnes and rests on the ground. Maximum ... would be a.3.6 tonnes b.2.4 tonnes c.4.0 tonnes d.4.8 tonnes e.4.4 tonnes
Last Answer : e. 4.4 tonnes
Description : To prevent movement of moisture from sub-grade to road pavement at the same level as that of water-table, thickness of a cut off layer of coarse sand, is (A) 15 cm (B) 20 cm (C) 30 cm (D) 45 cm
Description : Shoulders for high traffic volume roads, should (A) Be stable throughout the year to be used by vehicles in the case of emergency (B) Support and protect the ends of carriage ways (C) Not allow entrance of water to sub-grade (D) All the above
Description : Design of flexible pavement, involves (A) Wheel loads (B) Intensity of traffic (C) Climate of the region (D) Sub-grade conditions
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : If the group index value of sub-grade is between 5 and 9, then the sub-grade is treated as (A) Good (B) Fair (C) Poor (D) Very poor
Description : To prevent movement of moisture from sub-grade to road pavement on embankments about 0.6 m to 1 m higher than water table, the thickness of cut off layer of coarse sand used, is (A) 15 cm (B) 20 cm (C) 30 cm (D) None of these
Description : Flexible pavement distribute the wheel load (A) Directly to sub-grade (B) Through structural action (C) Through a set of layers to the sub-grade (D) None of the above
Description : Which of the following correspond to the recommendations of IRC for pavement thickness determination by CBR Method ? 1. CBR tests are to be conducted in-situ 2. Static compression is best adopted 3. The top 50 cm of sub grade ... 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Last Answer : (c) 2 and 3 only
Description : In a concrete pavement, during summer, at and soon after mid-day, the combined stress at the interior of the slab is equal to : (a) Wheel load stress + Temperature warping stress + Sub ... + Sub grade resistant stress (d) Wheel load stress - Temperature warping stress − Sub grade resistant stress
Last Answer : (b) Wheel load stress + Temperature warping stress – Sub grade resistant stress
Description : Allowable bearing pressure for a foundation depends upon (A) Allowable settlement only (B) Ultimate bearing capacity of soil only (C) Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity (D) None of above
Last Answer : (C) Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity
Description : The toe projection of foundation slabs is taken (A) As one third of the base (B) As one sixth of overall height of the wall (C) Equal to heel slab (D) Below ground surface
Description : On an absolutely rigid foundation base, the pressure will (A) Be more at the edges of the foundation (B) Be uniform (C) Not be uniform (D) Be zero at the centre of the foundation
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 : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In the earth's magnetic field, a magnetic needle rests in magnetic meridian (B) The angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian is ... gravity tends to dip down towards the nearer magnetic pole of the earth (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : The reaction at the supports will be vertical to the plane of the support if the frame structure rests on (A) Roller supports (B) Free supports (C) Hinged supports (D) All the above
Description : The rise of water table below the foundation influences the bearing capacity of soil mainly by reducing (A) Cohesion and effective angle of shearing resistance (B) Cohesion and effective ... weight of soil and effective angle of shearing resistance (D) Effective angle of shearing resistance
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
Description : Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is (A) Compressible (B) Water logged (C) Made up (D) All the above
Description : The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than (A) The column spacing (B) One-third the column spacing (C) Half the column spacing (D) Three-fourth the column spacing
Description : Raft foundations are used for: (A) Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil (B) Spanning over small soft or loose pockets (C) Counter acting the hydrostatic effect (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 : In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to (A) Increase the depth of foundation (B) Drain the soil (C) Compact the soil (D) Replace the poor soil
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area (B) No timbering is required for shallow ... can be constructed on made-up soil (D) Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed
Description : The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon (A) The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it (B) The upward soil pressure (C) The mix of the concrete (D) All the above
Description : The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by (A) Compacting the soil (B) Draining the soil (C) Increasing the depth of foundation (D) Grouting
Last Answer : Option B
Description : The quantity of water retained by the sub-soil against gravity, is known (A) Yield (B) Porosity (C) Specific yield (D) Specific retention
Description : Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by (A) Draining sub-soil water (B) Ramming crushed stone in soil (C) Driving sand piles (D) Watering surface of soil
Description : The uplift pressure on a dam can be controlled by (i) Constructing cut-off under upstream face (ii) Constructing drainage channels between the dam and its foundation (iii) By pressure grouting in foundation The correct answer is ... ) and (ii) (C) Both (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Description : A crate weighing 40 kg rests on a cart moving with an acceleration W. The coefficient of friction between the cart and the crate is a.2.45 m/sec2 b.4.00 m/sec2 c.0.25 m/sec2 d.4.16 m/sec2 e.1.25 m/sec2
Last Answer : a. 2.45 m/sec2
Description : A weight of 4.9 N rests on a rough horizontal floor that has a coefficient of friction of 0.5. If g = 9.8 m/s2, the smallest horizontal force that gives the weight an acceleration of 4m/s2 is most nearly a.2.5 N b.3 N c.2 N d.4.5 N e.4.9 N
Last Answer : d. 4.5 N
Description : what- a ladder rests against a building at an angle as shown, with endpoints (-2,0 ) and (0,8). what is the slope of the ladder?
Last Answer : 4
Description : A block of mass 37 kg rests on a rough horizontal plane having coefficient of static friction 0.3.
Last Answer : A block of mass 37 kg rests on a rough horizontal plane having coefficient of static friction ... force required to just move the block horizontally.
Description : A body of mass 37 kg rests on a rough horizontal surface. The minimum horizontal force required to just start the motion
Last Answer : A body of mass 37 kg rests on a rough horizontal surface. The minimum horizontal force required to just start the ... ) µs = 0.188 b) µk = 0.118
Description : What refers to the idea that political power rests in hands of people?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What its called When all power and authority rests with one person?
Last Answer : It is a Dictatorship, and the person in total power is a dictator.
Description : What is a form of government in which the political power rests in the people?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which city rests on more than 100 small island?
Last Answer : venice
Description : How do you count the rests in music?
Last Answer : The rests are depicted on a stave each has its own "symbol" which equals how many beats to be quiet for (rest) these resta go from whole notes which is four beats right down to a sixteenth ... passages of play were the musician sites quietly until they area required to join in and play their "notes"
Description : The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - (1) President of India (2) Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet (3) Election Commission of India (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission of India Explanation: The power to decide the date of an election a state legislative assembly rests with the election commission of India.
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : The right to nominate members to the Rajya Sabha rests with – (1) The President (2) The Vice President (3) The Judiciary (4) The Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
Description : The authority to prorogue the two Houses of the Parliament rests with the – (1) President (2) Vice-President (3) Prime Minister (4) Speaker
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: There are certain constitutional functions which the President has to perform with respect to Parliament. The President of India has the power to summon and prorogue either of the ... Sabha is a continuing body, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests in the President.
Description : The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Parliament (4) States
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II ... shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
Description : The responsibility of preparation of electoral roll in India rests with the – (1) Parliament (2) Local Administration (3) Election Commission (4) Returning Officer
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: The Election Commission is a statutory body sat up under Article 324 of the Constitution of India for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the ... every state and the elections to the offices of the President and Vice President of India.