Description : The side slope of formation in embankment /cutting depends on a) Shearing strength of soil and its angle of repose* b) Angle of repose c) Bearing capacity of the soil d) Optimum moisture content of the soil
Last Answer : a) Shearing strength of soil and its angle of repose*
Description : The catch water drains are provided in the a) Formation in the embankment b) Formation in cutting* c) Zero fills formation d) Steep gradient
Last Answer : b) Formation in cutting*
Description : If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is (A) B + d + Sd (B) Bd + Sd2 (C) B × d - Sd1/2 (D) ½ (Bd + Sd2
Last Answer : (B) Bd + Sd2
Description : arthwork in embankment for railway with manual compaction should be done in layers not exceeding-------------- a) 15 centimeter b) 20 centimeters c) 25 centimeters d) 30 centimeters*
Last Answer : d) 30 centimeters*
Description : The embankment width in approach of the bridge shall be a) 5870 mm b) 6525 mm c) 6850 mm* d) 6000 mm
Last Answer : c) 6850 mm*
Description : Bearings are provided in bridges to transfer the load to a) Super structure b) Track c) Embankment d) Sub structure*
Last Answer : d) Sub structure*
Description : Cross slope of the formation to have good drainage of Ballast section is a) 1 in 40* b) 1 in 50 c) 1 in 30 d) 1 in 20
Last Answer : a) 1 in 40*
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) If the slope of the curve of a mass diagram in the direction of increasing abscissa is downward, it indicates an embankment (B) The ... and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of a cutting (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : The bottom of side drains should be below the formation level by at least------------ a) 45 cm b )30 cm* c) 15 cm d) 60 cm
Last Answer : b )30 cm*
Description : A series of closely spaced contour lines represent a (a) Steep slope* (b) Gentle slope (c) Uniform slope (d) Plane surface
Last Answer : (a) Steep slope*
Description : Contour interval on a map sheet denotes (a) Vertical distance of contour lines above the datum plane (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines (c) Slope distance between two successive contour lines (d) Horizontal distance between two successive contour lines
Last Answer : (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines
Description : Tilting of rails is done at a slope of a. 1 in 30 b. 1 in 25 c. 1 in 20* d. 1 in 15
Last Answer : c. 1 in 20*
Description : The width formation of a road means the width of (A) Carriageway (B) Pavement and shoulders (C) Embankment at ground level (D) Embankment at the top level
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In order to check up the average depth of excavation, 'Dead man s' are left at the midwidths of borrow pits (B) The earthwork ... embankment includes the formation of correct profile and depositing the soil in layers (D) All the above
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 : Deviation of the actual road gradient from the proposed contour gradient uphill side, involves (A) Embankment on the centre line (B) Excavation on the centre line (C) Earth work on the centre line (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Excavation on the centre line
Description : A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2 ... earth work involved. (A) 26,000 m3 (B) 26,500 m3 (C) 27,000 m3 (D) 27,500 m
Last Answer : (D) 27,500 m3
Description : For new lines, width of formation in bank for N.G single line is (a) 3.35 m (b) 3.70 m* (c ) 5.25 m (e) 5.85 m
Last Answer : b) 3.70 m*
Description : For new lines, width of formation in cutting for N.G. single line is (a) 3.35 m* (b) 3.70 m (c) 5.25 m (d) 5.85 m
Last Answer : a) 3.35 m*
Description : For new lines, width of formation in bank for M.G. single line is (a) 5.25 m (b) 5.85 m* (c ) 6.25 m (e) 6.85 m
Last Answer : (b) 5.85 m*
Description : For new lines, width of formation in cutting for M.G. single line is (a) 5.25 m* (b) 5.85 m (c) 6.25 m (d) 6.85 m
Last Answer : (a) 5.25 m*
Description : Formation width for cuttings for B.G. single line section is (a) 5.40 m (b) 6.20 m (c) 6.25 m* (d) 6.50 m
Last Answer : (c) 6.25 m*
Description : 1. Which of the statements with regard to formation is correct (1) One of the Functions of the formation is to facilitate drainage (2) Width of bank for double railway line is 12.155 meters (3) Width of cutting for double railway track is 11. ... a) 2, 3, 5 b) 3, 4, 5* c) 2, 3, 4 d) 2, 4, 5
Last Answer : b) 3, 4, 5*
Description : The centre to centre spacing formation width for double line section is (a) 4725 mm (b) 5025 (c) 5330* (d) 5500
Last Answer : c) 5330*
Description : Formation width for bank for M.G. double line section is (a) 8.50 m (b) 8.84 m (c) 9.65 m (d) 9.81 m*
Last Answer : (d) 9.81 m*
Description : Formation width for bank for B.G. double line section is (a) 10.82 m (b) 11.0 m (c) 11.58 m (d) 12.155 m*
Last Answer : (d) 12.155 m*
Description : Formation width for banks for B.G. single line section is (a) 6.10 m (b) 6.50 m (c) 6.85 m* (d) 7.0 m
Last Answer : (c) 6.85 m*
Description : Which one of the following impurity is not desirable in the soil used for brick formation a) Alkali b) Kankar c) Iron oxide d) Alkali & Kankar*
Last Answer : d) Alkali & Kankar*
Description : The height of formation depends upon the a) Ground contours and the gradient adopted* b) Ground contour only c) Gradient adopted only d) Rainfall intensity over the year
Last Answer : a) Ground contours and the gradient adopted*
Description : For laying a Railway track the prepared surface ready to receive the ballast is called a) Sub ballast b) Formation* c) Blanket d) Cushion
Last Answer : b) Formation*
Description : The recommended width of Single line formation cutting for BG excluding drain is a) 6250 mm* b) 6850mm c) 54 90mm d) 6100mm
Last Answer : a) 6250 mm*
Description : The recommended width of Double line cutting formation for B G is a) 10210 mm b) 10 975 mm c) 11555 mm* d) 10 820 mm
Last Answer : c) 11555 mm*
Description : Centre to Centre spacing of formation for double railway line for Broad Gauge is a) 1676 mm b) 4725 mm c) 4265mm d) 5300 mm*
Last Answer : d) 5300 mm*
Description : Vertical Clearance (VC) in water way bridges is the level difference between a) HFL and Formation level b) Bed level and bottom of superstructure c) HFL and bottom of superstructure* d) Rail level and Formation level
Last Answer : c) HFL and bottom of superstructure*
Description : Free Board is the level difference between Formation Level and ……………. a) Rail Level b) HFL* c) Bed Level d) Danger Level
Last Answer : b) HFL*
Description : How many nos. of sleepers should be loosened either side of the proposed weld? (i) 3 sleepers (ii) 5 sleepers.* (iii) 2 sleepers (iv) 4 sleepers
Last Answer : (ii) 5 sleepers.
Description : Finished tolerance on 1 Mt. st. edge at the centre on gauge side shall be? (i) ± 0.2 mm (ii) ± 0.3 mm (iii) ± 0.5 mm* (iv) ± 1.0 mm
Last Answer : (iii) ± 0.5 mm*
Description : Density of each compacted layer should be ascertained by taking soil samples on either side of Central Line at a) 5 meter interval b) 10 meter interval* c) 12 meter interval d) 15 meter internal
Last Answer : b) 10 meter interval*
Description : Speed breaker of approved design shall be provided on either side of level crossing at ------ within Railway boundary a) 5 meters b) 15 meters c) 20 meters* d0 30 meters
Last Answer : c) 20 meters
Description : Stop boards on either side of approaches of all unmanned level crossings shall be provided at -------------from the centre line of nearest track. a) 3meters b) 5 meters* c) 6 meters d) 10 meters
Last Answer : b) 5 meters*
Description : The amplitude of a wave is ______. (i) the distance the wave moves in one second (ii). the distance the wave moves in one time period of the wave (iii) the maximum distance moved by the medium particles on either side of the mean position* (iv) the distance equal to one wave length
Last Answer : iii) the maximum distance moved by the medium particles on either side of the mean position*
Description : Side looking 700 2MHZ probe is tested for detecting. (i) Flaw in head (ii) Flaw in web (iii) Half moon crack in flange.* (iv) For all above.
Last Answer : iii) Half moon crack in flange
Description : Marking on weld should be done which side? (i) Non gauge face side of A.T. weld * (ii) Gauge face side of A.T. weld (iii) On web of non gauge face side of A.T. weld (iv) On web of gauge face side of A.T. weld
Last Answer : (i) Non gauge face side of A.T. weld
Description : Painting of weld is done up to (i) 10 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface .* (ii) 15 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface (iii) 20 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (i) 10 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface .*
Description : Finished tolerance on 10 cm long st. edge at the centre on gauge side shall be? (i) ± 0.4 mm (ii) ± 0.1 mm (iii) ± 0.2 mm (iv) ± 0.3 mm*
Last Answer : iv) ± 0.3 mm*
Description : How much rail ends are cleaned with Kerosene Oil and steel wire brush? (i) Minimum 100 mm both side (ii) Minimum 50 mm both side.* (iii) No need (iv) As decided by site supervisor
Last Answer : (ii) Minimum 50 mm both side.*
Description : The Frog of a brick is normally made on its a) Top face* b) Bottom face c) Longer face d) Shorter side
Last Answer : a) Top face*
Description : In case of a curved track on electrified, double line, BG section a) Duty hut cannot be provided for a level crossing. b) Duty hut should be on the inside of the curve. c) Duty hut should be on the outside of the curve.* d) Duty hut can be provided on any side of the curve.
Last Answer : c) Duty hut should be on the outside of the curve.*
Description : In flange splices when the number of hammer and hand loose rivets is 30% or more of the total rivets on any side of the splice location, a) Need no be renewed b) wait for 100% loose rivets c) all the rivets should be renewed.* d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) all the rivets should be renewed.*
Description : The date of painting of steel work should be painted in white on the out side of the left girder a) of the 1st span only b) first span only but on all spans for Imp. Bridges* c) of the all spans d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) first span only but on all spans for Imp. Bridges*