Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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51.

Prestressed concrete structures showing visible signs of distress in the form of ____________

A. Surface cracks
B. Patterns
C. Patches
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Patterns
52.

Which type of inspection is more intensive involving examination of structural elements?

A. Minor inspection
B. General inspection
C. Major inspection
D. Reverse inspection
Answer» D. Reverse inspection
53.

The structural concrete slab panels can be repaired by ____________

A. Internal bonding
B. External bonding
C. Stress bonding
D. Layered bonding
Answer» C. Stress bonding
54.

Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is primary function of ____________

A. Maintenance engineer
B. Design engineer
C. Surface engineer
D. Structural engineer
Answer» B. Design engineer
55.

What is the problem of rehabilitation?

A. Unique
B. Submerged
C. Lined
D. Layered
Answer» B. Submerged
56.

Rehabilitation of structures may be required due to several reasons. Choose the correct reason.

A. Environmental effects
B. Tensile effects
C. Compressive effects
D. Range effects
Answer» B. Tensile effects
57.

In prestressed concrete structures the primary problem is damaged caused to ____________

A. Bridge decks
B. Spans
C. Anchorages
D. Ridges
Answer» D. Ridges
58.

The chemical heptachlor in anti-termite proofing has concentration by weight of?

A. 0.5%
B. 0.1%
C. 0.3%
D. 0.2%
Answer» B. 0.1%
59.

Leaks in the pitched roof may be caused due to:

A. Improper slopes
B. Unfinished roof and wall junction
C. Depression on top of roof
D. Heavy wind
Answer» E.
60.

Which IS code gives details about termite proofing?

A. IS 6835
B. IS 6313
C. IS 5886
D. IS 5668
Answer» C. IS 5886
61.

Shear cracks between the main wall and cross wall can be corrected using:

A. Grouting
B. Rebuilding
C. Guining
D. Toothing
Answer» E.
62.

The main reason for cracks in masonry joints is:

A. Moisture
B. Sulphate
C. Magnesium
D. Sodium
Answer» C. Magnesium
63.

To control corrosion, concrete with _________ is used.

A. Low permeability
B. Low thermal coefficient
C. More cement content
D. More coarse aggregates
Answer» B. Low thermal coefficient
64.

Creep in concrete structure increases with:

A. Increase in humidity
B. Increase in water
C. Decrease in temperature
D. Decrease in humidity
Answer» E.
65.

How many types of cracks can occur in a building?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 6
Answer» D. 6