Description : Compressive strength of wood is usually more along the grains. The tenile strength of wood as compared to that of steel is about (A) Half (B) One third (C) One fifth (D) One twelfth
Last Answer : (C) One fifth
Description : Suitability of steel for its use in cable is judged by its strength in (A) Tension (B) Compression (C) Torsion (D) Shear
Last Answer : (A) Tension
Description : Design shear strength of concrete is a function of i.Percentage of tension steel ii.Grade of concrete iii.Grade of steel [ A ] i and ii [ B ] ii only [ C ] i and iii [ D ] i, ii and iii
Last Answer : [ A ] i and ii
Description : A uniformly-loaded D.C. distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. As compared to a similar distributor fed at one end only, the drop at the middle point is (a) one-fourth (b) one-third (c) one-half (d) twice (e) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) one-fourth
Description : Distortion or change in shape of a cast partial denture clasp during its clinical use probably indicates that the: A. Ductility was too low B. Hardness was too great C. Ultimate tensile strength was too low D. Tension temperature was too high E. Elastic limit was exceeded
Last Answer : E. Elastic limit was exceeded
Description : According to the ASME code, maximum allowable shear stress is taken as X% of yield strength or Y% of ultimate strength. a) X=30 Y=18 b) X=30 Y=30 c) X=18 Y=18 d) X=18 Y=30
Last Answer : a) X=30 Y=18
Description : The Mohr's straight theory is based on the following fact: (A) Material fails essentially by shear (B) Ultimate strength of the material is determined by the stress in the plane of slip (C) Failure criterion is independent of the intermediate principal stress (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : According to ASME code, maximum allowable shear stress is taken as X% of yield strength or Y% of ultimate strength. a) X=30 Y=18 b) X=30 Y=30 c) X=18 Y=18 d) X=18 Y=30
Description : Consider the following salient points in a stress-strain curve of a mild steel bar: 1. Yield point 2. Braking point 3. Yield plateau 4 . Proportionality limit 5. Ultimate point The correct sequence in which they occur while testing the mild ... , 5 and 2 (c) 4, 1, 3, 5 and 2 (d) 1, 4, 2, 3 and 5
Last Answer : (c) 4, 1, 3, 5 and 2
Description : When the steel is subjected to normalising, its __________ decreases. (A) Yield point (B) Ductility (C) Ultimate tensile strength (UTS)
Last Answer : (B) Ductility
Description : Which of the following has the least value of ultimate tensile strength (UTS)? (A) Medium carbon steel (B) High carbon steel (C) Cast iron (D) Wrought iron Answer: Option C
Last Answer : (C) Cast iron
Description : With increasing carbon percent in steel beyond 0.8%, its ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and __________ is not affected. (A) Impact strength (B) Percent elongation (C) Hardness (D) Both 'b' & 'c'
Last Answer : (A) Impact strength
Description : Which of the following has the least value of ultimate tensile strength (UTS)? (A) Medium carbon steel (B) High carbon steel (C) Cast iron (D) Wrought iron
Last Answer : Option B
Description : A reinforced concrete cantilever beam is 3.6 m long, 25 cm wide and has its lever arm 40 cm. It carries a load of 1200 kg at its free end and vertical stirrups can carry 1800 kg. Assuming concrete to carry one- ... beam, the number of shear stirrups required, is (A) 30 (B) 35 (C) 40 (D) 45
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Strength of a rivet is a. Strength in shear b. Strength in crushing c. Strength in tension d. None
Last Answer : d. None
Description : The Maximum shear stress in Slabs should not exceed -------- the maximum values allowed for beams. [ A ] Half Of [ B ] One-Fourth Of [ C ] Twice [ D ] Those Given In
Last Answer : [ A ] Half Of
Description : Ultimate strength of cold drawn high steel wires (A) Increases with increase in diameter of bar (B) Decreases with increase in diameter of bar (C) Does not depend on diameter of bar (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about (A) 160 N/mm² (B) 260 N/mm² (C) 420 N/mm² (D) 520 N/mm
Description : A Plain Carbon Steel Has Brinell Hardness Number (bhn) Of 180. What Are The Values Of Rc, Vhn And Ultimate Strength?
Last Answer : Rc = BHN/10 = 18, VHN = BHN = 180 Ultimate strength = 3.48 × BHN MPa = 620 MPa.
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 : Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic use cylinders is in the liquid form. The density of LPG in liquid form is about __________ of that of water (i.e. 1 gm/c.c). (A) One fourth (B) One third (C) Half (D) One eighth
Last Answer : (C) Half
Description : Steel rods are used in reinforced concrete to increase its __________ strength. (A) Shear (B) Tensile (C) Compressive (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Tensile
Description : My first is in wield, sever bones and marrow. My second is in blade, forged in cold steel. My third is in arbalest, and also in arrows. My fourth is in power, plunged through a shield. My fifth is in honour, and also in vows My last will put an end to it all.What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : A weapon!
Description : You are asked to design sewer pipes of diameters 0.4 m to 0.9 m at maximum flow, you will assume the sewer flow running at A. Full depth B. Half full C. Two third full D. Three fourth full
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : Under section 65 of IPC sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine shall be limited to (a) One-third of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence (b) One-fourth of the ... imprisonment fixed for the offence (d) Equal to the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence.
Last Answer : (b) One-fourth of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence
Description : The fraction of earth’s surface covered with water. (a) One-fourth (b) Half (c) Three-fourth (d) Two-third.
Last Answer : (c) Three-fourth
Description : To ascertain the maximum permissible eccentricity of loads on circular columns, the rule generally followed, is (A) Middle half rule of columns (B) Middle third rule of columns (C) Middle fourth rule of columns (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Middle fourth rule of columns
Description : Center of gravity of a solid cone lies on the axis at the height (A) One-fourth of the total height above base (B) One-third of the total height above base (C) One-half of the total height above base (D) Three-eighth of the total height above the base
Last Answer : (A) One-fourth of the total height above base
Description : Center of gravity of a thin hollow cone lies on the axis at a height of (A) One-fourth of the total height above base (B) One-third of the total height above base (C) One-half of the total height above base (D) Three-eighth of the total height above the base
Last Answer : (B) One-third of the total height above base
Description : The thickness of base slab of a retaining wall generally provided, is (A) One half of the width of the stem at the bottom (B) One-third of the width of the stem at the bottom (C) One fourth of the width of the steam at the bottom (D) Width of the stem at the bottom
Description : According to I.S. : 456, slabs which span in two directions with corners held down, are assumed to be divided in each direction into middle strips and edge strips such that the width of the middle strip, is ... (C) Three-fourth of the width of the slab (D) Four-fifth of the width of the slab
Description : In a short cylindrical external mouthpiece, the vena contracta occurs at a distance __________ the diameter of the orifice from the outlet of orifice. (A) Equal to (B) One-fourth (C) One-third (D) One-half
Description : The power transmitted through the pipe is maximum when the head lost due to friction is equal to (A) One-fourth of the total supply head (B) One-third of the total supply head (C) One-half of the total supply head (D) Two-third of the total supply head
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 : The diameter of internal flue tubes of a Lancashire boiler is about _______ that of it’s shell a. One fourth b. One third c. Two fifth d. One half
Last Answer : c. Two fifth
Description : The pressure exerted by an ideal gas is __________ of the kinetic energy of all the molecules contained in a unit volume of gas. A.one-half B.one-third C.two-third D.three-fourth
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : The breadth of rib in a T-beam should at least be equal to __________the depth of rib (a) One –half (b) One –third (c) One-fourth (d) One –sixth
Last Answer : (b) One –third
Description : The costs of marketing activities account typically for what proportion of consumer spending on goods and services? A)one half B)one third C)one fourth D)one fifth
Last Answer : A)one half
Description : Cast iron compared to steel is better in (A) Ductility (B) Fluidity & castability (C) Strength (D) Malleability
Last Answer : (B) Fluidity & castability
Description : Select the incorrect statement from the following In eccentrically loaded columns, [ A ] The tensile strength of concrete is ignored [ B ] Design stress - strain curve for steel in compression is the ... different points in the section will be same [ D ] Plane section remain plane even after bending
Last Answer : [ C ] The strain at different points in the section will be same
Description : When shear stress exceeds the permissible limit in a slab, then it is reduced by (A) Increasing the depth (B) Providing shear reinforcement (C) Using high strength steel (D) Using thinner bars but more in number
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : In the zone of R.C.C. beam where shear stress is less than 5 kg/cm2 , nominal reinforcement is provided at a pitch of (A) One-half lever arm of the section (B) One-third lever arm of the section (C) Lever arm of the section (D) One and half lever arm of the section
Description : When the shear strength of nut is half the tensile strength of bolt, the height of nut (h) should be (A) h = 0.5 dc (B) h = 0.25 dc (C) h = 0.75 dc (D) h = dc
Last Answer : (B) h = 0.25 dc
Description : According to IS:456, the diameter of the helices in circular a column shall be at least [ A ] The diameter of longitudinal steel [ B ] One-half the diameter of longitudinal steel [ C ] One-fourth the diameter of longitudinal steel [ D ] Three-fourth the diameter of longitudinal steel
Last Answer : [ C ] One-fourth the diameter of longitudinal steel
Description : The diameter of the Links in column should be at least……….of the largest diameter of the longitudinal steel [ A ] One-half [ B ] Three-fourth [ C ] One eighth [ D ] One – fourth
Last Answer : [ D ] One – fourth
Description : The Maximum diameter steel in slabs should not exceed --------- the total thickness of the slab [ A ] One-half [ B ] One-fourth [ C ] One-eighth [ D ] One-sixteenth
Last Answer : [ C ] One-eighth
Description : The stress at which extension of the material takes place more rapidly as compared to the increase in load is termed as the __________ point of the material. (A) Elastic (B) Ultimate (C) Yielding (D) Breaking
Last Answer : (C) Yielding
Description : Which of the following will increase the volume of a real gas by four times? (A) Doubling the absolute temperature as well as pressure of the gas (B) Reducing pressure to one fourth at ... temperature to one fourth at constant pressure (D) Reducing the temperature to half and doubling the pressure
Last Answer : (B) Reducing pressure to one fourth at constant temperature
Description : The ultimate average anchorage bond stress for plain bars in tension is _______ if the grade of concrete is M20 [ A ] 1.60 N/mm2 [ B ] 1.92 N/mm2 [ C ] 2.24 N/mm2 [ D ] 2.40 N/mm2
Last Answer : [ B ] 1.92 N/mm2