Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:

The operation theater unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor

The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room

Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance

Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:

The size of room is either 3.5 m × 3 m or 4.2 m × 2.5 m

The front verandah is kept 2 m wide

Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

Less than its projection beyond wall base

Equal to its projection beyond wall base

Less than its projection beyond wall base

The depth of an arch is the distance between

Ground level and springing line

Two columns 50 cm × 50 cm and 60 cm × 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m2. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:

Distance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m

The length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m

Area of footing slab = 11.00 m2

Pick up the correct statements from the following:

Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks

In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water

Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall

For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring

A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling

Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material

The sill of a common wooden partition is

Vertical wooden member on either end

Intermediate horizontal wooden member

Nogging of a common wooden partition is

Intermediate horizontal wooden member

The function of cleats in a roof truss is

To prevent the purlins from tilting

The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by

Alternate wet and dry conditions

Negative skin friction

Is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile

Develops due to lowering of ground water

Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?

The direction of the prevailing winds in the area

The exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun

The extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah

In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential:

A tube of about 2 meters length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge

A flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample

The tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand

Herringbone bond is used for

Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks

Architectural finish to the face work

Ornamental panels in brick flooring

Single Flemish bond consists of

English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course

Double Flemish bond facing and English bond backing in each course

English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course

Stretcher bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course

Double Flemish bond facing and header bond backing in each course

Swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail

Consolidation continues even after several years of construction

Differential settlement is generally prevalent

Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity

Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth

The Auger borings are not common

In soils that require lateral support

Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm

Never swell when they come into contact with water

Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in

Two directions without break in the slope on each side

Two directions with break in the slope on each side

Four directions without break in the slope on each side

Four directions with break in the slope on each side

Depth or height of the arch is the

Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados

Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados

According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

(P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²

(P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

(P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]

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51.	Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:
A.	The operation theater unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
B.	The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room
C.	Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

52.	Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:
A.	Six quarters in a row
B.	The size of room is either 3.5 m × 3 m or 4.2 m × 2.5 m
C.	The front verandah is kept 2 m wide
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

53.	Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A.	10 cm
B.	15 cm
C.	Equal to its projection beyond wall base
D.	Less than its projection beyond wall base
Answer» D. Less than its projection beyond wall base

Discussion

54.	Engineering news formula for obtaining safe bearing capacity of pile for drop hammer, is,
A.	Q = Wh/6 (S + 2.5)
B.	Q = Wh/2.5 (S + 6)
C.	Q = (W × 6)/h (S + 2.5)
D.	Q = (W × 2.5)/6 (S + h)
Answer» B. Q = Wh/2.5 (S + 6)

Discussion

55.	The depth of an arch is the distance between
A.	Ground level and springing line
B.	Crown and springing line
C.	Crown and ground level
D.	Intrados and extrados
Answer» E.

Discussion

56.	Two columns 50 cm × 50 cm and 60 cm × 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m2. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:
A.	Distance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m
B.	The length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m
C.	Area of footing slab = 11.00 m2
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

57.	Pick up the correct statements from the following:
A.	Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks
B.	In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water
C.	Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

58.	For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A.	A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
B.	A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
C.	Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
D.	After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Answer» C. Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

Discussion

59.	The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto
A.	Ceiling
B.	15 cm above floor level
C.	200 cm
D.	Level of the tap
Answer» D. Level of the tap

Discussion

60.	The sill of a common wooden partition is
A.	Vertical wooden member on either end
B.	Lower horizontal wooden member
C.	Upper horizontal wooden member
D.	Intermediate horizontal wooden member
Answer» C. Upper horizontal wooden member

Discussion

61.	Nogging of a common wooden partition is
A.	Upper horizontal wooden member
B.	Lower horizontal wooden member
C.	Intermediate horizontal wooden member
D.	Vertical wooden member
Answer» D. Vertical wooden member

Discussion

62.	The bearing capacity of granite is generally
A.	5 to 10 kg/cm²
B.	15 to 20 kg/cm²
C.	30 to 35 kg/cm²
D.	40 to 45 kg/cm²
Answer» D. 40 to 45 kg/cm²

Discussion

63.	The stone whose crushing strength is least, is
A.	Granite
B.	Chalk
C.	Marble
D.	Slate
Answer» C. Marble

Discussion

64.	The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is
A.	0.5 m
B.	0.7 m
C.	0.9 m
D.	1.2 m
Answer» D. 1.2 m

Discussion

65.	The under surface of an arch, is called
A.	Soffit
B.	Intrados
C.	Haunch
D.	Back
Answer» B. Intrados

Discussion

66.	The function of cleats in a roof truss is
A.	To support the common rafter
B.	To support purlins
C.	To prevent the purlins from tilting
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

67.	Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
A.	Rocky soils
B.	Clay soils
C.	Sandy soil
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

68.	Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?
A.	Granite
B.	Marble
C.	Sand stone
D.	Slate
Answer» C. Sand stone

Discussion

69.	The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as
A.	Rafter
B.	Ridge
C.	Crown
D.	Eave
Answer» C. Crown

Discussion

70.	The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by
A.	Lack of ventilation
B.	Alternate wet and dry conditions
C.	Complete submergence in water
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Alternate wet and dry conditions

Discussion

71.	The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called:
A.	Sedimentary rock
B.	Metamorphic rock
C.	Igneous rock
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

72.	Minimum width of landing should be
A.	Equal to width of stairs
B.	Half the width of stairs
C.	Twice the width of stairs
D.	One fourth the width of stairs
Answer» B. Half the width of stairs

Discussion

73.	The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is
A.	Hardness test
B.	Workability test
C.	Weight test
D.	Toughness test
Answer» D. Toughness test

Discussion

74.	Negative skin friction
A.	Is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile
B.	Develops due to lowering of ground water
C.	Both (A) and (B)
D.	Neither (A) not (B)
Answer» D. Neither (A) not (B)

Discussion

75.	Couple roof is used for spans
A.	3.5 m or less
B.	3.5 m but less than 5 m
C.	5 m but less than 6.5 m
D.	6.5 m but less than 8 m
Answer» B. 3.5 m but less than 5 m

Discussion

76.	The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept
A.	5 cm
B.	10 cm
C.	15 cm
D.	20 cm
Answer» C. 15 cm

Discussion

77.	Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?
A.	The direction of the prevailing winds in the area
B.	The exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun
C.	The extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

78.	In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential:
A.	A tube of about 2 meters length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
B.	A flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
C.	The tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is
A.	Cork flooring
B.	Glass flooring
C.	Wooden flooring
D.	Linoleum flooring
Answer» B. Glass flooring

Discussion

80.	As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
A.	Less
B.	More
C.	Equal
D.	Equal or more
Answer» B. More

Discussion

81.	A pre-stressed concrete pile is
A.	Easy to handle
B.	Lighter in weight
C.	Extremely durable
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

82.	Herringbone bond is used for
A.	Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
B.	Architectural finish to the face work
C.	Ornamental panels in brick flooring
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

83.	Single Flemish bond consists of
A.	Double Flemish bond facing and English bond backing in each course
B.	English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course
C.	Stretcher bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course
D.	Double Flemish bond facing and header bond backing in each course
Answer» B. English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course

Discussion

84.	In clay soil
A.	Swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B.	Consolidation continues even after several years of construction
C.	Differential settlement is generally prevalent
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

85.	In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum?
A.	Parallel to grains
B.	Perpendicular to grains
C.	Same in all directions
D.
Answer» B. Perpendicular to grains

Discussion

86.	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
Answer» E.

Discussion

87.	An arch may fail due to
A.	Uneven settlement of abutments
B.	Sliding of voussoirs
C.	Crushing of the material
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

88.	The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is
A.	Quartz
B.	Felspar
C.	Mica
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Felspar

Discussion

89.	The Auger borings are not common
A.	In soils that require lateral support
B.	In cohesive soils
C.	In soft soils
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. In cohesive soils

Discussion

90.	Gravels
A.	Are cohesionless aggregates
B.	Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm
C.	Never swell when they come into contact with water
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

91.	In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A.	Shed type
B.	Gable type
C.	Gambrel type
D.	Mansard type
Answer» D. Mansard type

Discussion

92.	Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
A.	Two directions without break in the slope on each side
B.	Two directions with break in the slope on each side
C.	Four directions without break in the slope on each side
D.	Four directions with break in the slope on each side
Answer» E.

Discussion

93.	Depth or height of the arch is the
A.	Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
B.	Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
C.	Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

Discussion

94.	The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
A.	Black cotton soil
B.	Loose fine sandy soil
C.	Dry coarse sandy soil
D.	Hard rocks
Answer» E.

Discussion

95.	According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is
A.	(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²
B.	(P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
C.	(P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
D.	(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]
Answer» C. (P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

Discussion

96.	In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for
A.	Centring
B.	Actual laying of arch work
C.	Striking of centring
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

97.	For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
A.	1 : 1
B.	1 : 2
C.	1 : 3
D.	1 : 4
Answer» C. 1 : 3

Discussion

98.	Under reamed piles are generally used for
A.	Machine foundations
B.	Factory building
C.	Tall structures
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

99.	A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as
A.	Three centered arch
B.	Two centered arch
C.	Lancet arch
D.	Bull's eye arch
Answer» D. Bull's eye arch

Discussion

100.	Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to
A.	1/2
B.	1
C.	2
D.	1/4
Answer» B. 1

Discussion

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Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

Engineering news formula for obtaining safe bearing capacity of pile for drop hammer, is,

The depth of an arch is the distance between

Pick up the correct statements from the following:

For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto

The sill of a common wooden partition is

Nogging of a common wooden partition is

The bearing capacity of granite is generally

The stone whose crushing strength is least, is

The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is

The under surface of an arch, is called

The function of cleats in a roof truss is

Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of

Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?

The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as

The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by

The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called:

Minimum width of landing should be

The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is

Negative skin friction

Couple roof is used for spans

The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept

Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?

In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential:

The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is

As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be

A pre-stressed concrete pile is

Herringbone bond is used for

Single Flemish bond consists of

In clay soil

In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum?

Grillage foundation

An arch may fail due to

The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is

The Auger borings are not common

Gravels

In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is

Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in

Depth or height of the arch is the

The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is

Under reamed piles are generally used for

A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as

Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to