Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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101.

Which of the following relation is correct?

A. permissible stress = yield stress x factor of safety
B. permissible stress = yield stress / factor of safety
C. yield stress = permissible stress / factor of safety
D. permissible stress = yield stress – factor of safety
Answer» C. yield stress = permissible stress / factor of safety
Discussion
102.

Which of the following is one of the methods of analysis prescribed in the code for steel structures?

A. hinge analysis
B. limit analysis
C. roller analysis
D. dynamic analysis
Answer» E.
Discussion
103.

Which IS code is used for general construction of steel?

A. is 456
B. is 256
C. is 800
D. is 100
Answer» D. is 100
Discussion
104.

Which method is mainly adopted for design of steel structures as per IS code?

A. limit state method
B. working stress method
C. ultimate load method
D. earthquake load method
Answer» B. working stress method
Discussion
105.

The structure is statically indeterminate when

A. static equilibrium equations are insufficient for determining internal forces and reactions on that structure
B. static equilibrium equations are sufficient for determining internal forces and reactions on that structure
C. structure is economically viable
D. structure is environment friendly
Answer» B. static equilibrium equations are sufficient for determining internal forces and reactions on that structure
Discussion
106.

Analysis is referred to

A. determination of cost of structure
B. determination of axial forces, bending moment, shear force etc.
C. determination of factor of safety
D. drafting architectural plans and drawings
Answer» C. determination of factor of safety
Discussion
107.

What is serviceability?

A. it refers to condition when structure is not usable
B. it refers to services offered in the structure
C. it means that the structure should perform satisfactorily under different loads, without discomfort to user
D. it means that structure should be economically viable
Answer» D. it means that structure should be economically viable
Discussion
108.

Which of the following is correct criteria to be considered while designing?

A. structure should be aesthetically pleasing but structurally unsafe
B. structure should be cheap in cost even though it may be structurally unsafe
C. structure should be structurally safe but less durable
D. structure should be adequately safe, should have adequate serviceability
Answer» E.
Discussion
109.

d) 12 mm

A. risers in the flight
B. risers plus one
C. risers minus one
D. risers plus three
Answer» D. risers plus three
Discussion
110.

For initial estimate for a beam design, the width is assumed

A. 1/15th of span
B. 1/10th of span
C. 1/20th of span
D. 1/30th of span
Answer» E.
Discussion
111.

The minimum cube strength of concrete used for a prestressed member, is

A. 50 kg/cm2
B. 150 kg/cm2
C. 350 kg/cm2
D. 100 kg/cm2
Answer» D. 100 kg/cm2
Discussion
112.

A foundation rests on

A. base of the foundation
B. subgrade
C. foundation soil
D. base of the foundation, subgrade and foundation soil
Answer» E.
Discussion
113.

Thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column, is technically known as

A. drop panel
B. capital
C. column head
D. cannot be determined
Answer» B. capital
Discussion
114.

The maximum area of tension reinforcement in beams shall not exceed

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 0.15%
D. 1.5%
Answer» C. 0.15%
Discussion
115.

What does R.C.C. stand for?

A. reinforced cement concrete
B. reinforced concrete cement
C. reinforced combined cement
D. reinforced constituent cement
Answer» B. reinforced concrete cement
Discussion
116.

Chrome and Nickel are added to Steel to improve

A. corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance
B. strength
C. ductility
D. weldablity
Answer» B. strength
Discussion
117.

(i) tensile strength and yield property (ii) Ductility (iii) Welding (iv) Corrosion resistance

A. i and ii only
B. i and iii only
C. i, ii, iii
D. i and iv only
Answer» D. i and iv only
Discussion
118.

Which of the following is added to steel to increase resistance to corrosion?

A. carbon
B. manganese
C. sulphur
D. copper
Answer» E.
Discussion
119.

Phosphorous in Steel ?

A. yields high strength
B. affects weldability
C. increases resistance to corrosion
D. improves resistance to high temperature
Answer» C. increases resistance to corrosion
Discussion
120.

What happens when Manganese is added to steel?

A. decreases strength and hardness of steel
B. improves corrosion resistance
C. decreases ductility
D. improves strength and hardness of steel
Answer» E.
Discussion
121.

Explanation: Structural Steel normally have a carbon content less than 0.6%. Carbon content increases hardness, yield and tensile strength of steel but it decreases ductility and toughness.

A. 0.1%, 0.12%
B. 1.0%, 3.0%
C. 3.0%, 1.0%
D. 1.0%, 1.0%
Answer» B. 1.0%, 3.0%
Discussion
122.

Structural Steel normally has carbon content less than

A. 1.0%
B. 0.6%
C. 3.0%
D. 5.0%
Answer» C. 3.0%
Discussion
123.

Poisson’s ratio of steel is

A. 0.1
B. 1.0
C. 0.3
D. 2.0
Answer» D. 2.0
Discussion
124.

Elastic Modulus of Steel is

A. 1.5 x 109 n/mm2
B. 2.0 x 105 n/mm2
C. 2.0 x 105 n/m2
D. 1.5 x 109 n/m2
Answer» C. 2.0 x 105 n/m2
Discussion
125.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Steel?

A. high strength per unit mass
B. high durability
C. fire and corrosion resistance
D. reusable
Answer» D. reusable
Discussion
126.

Steel is mainly an alloy of

A. iron and carbon
B. sulphur and zinc
C. zinc and tin
D. phosphorous and tin
Answer» B. sulphur and zinc
Discussion