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This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering Drawing knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The reinforcement in an RC structure, such as a steel bar, has to undergo the same strain or deformation as the surrounding concrete in order to prevent discontinuity, slip or separation of the two materials under load. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
2. |
Reinforced concrete can be classified as precast or postcast concrete. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
3. |
Reinforced concrete (RC) is a composite material in which concrete s relatively low tensile strength and ductility are counteracted by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile strength or ductility. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4. |
Concrete can be formulated with high tensile strength, but always has lower compressive strength. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
5. |
Chemical admixture may accelerate or slow down the rate at which the concrete hardens. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
6. |
Manure slurry, a mixture of animal waste, organic matter, and sometimes water often known simply as slurry in agricultural use, used as fertilizer after ageing in a slurry pit. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
7. |
In the past, earthwork excavating calculations were done by hand using a slide rule and with methods such as Simpson s rule. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
8. |
Heavy construction equipment is usually used due to the amounts of material to be moved up to millions of cubic metres. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
9. |
Excavation may be classified by type of material- Earth excavation ________ excavation, rock excavation, muck excavation, unclassified excavation. |
A. | bottom soil |
B. | sub-soil |
C. | topsoil |
D. | surface soil |
Answer» D. surface soil | |
10. |
When aggregate is mixed together with dry Portland cement and water, the mixture forms a fluid _________ that is easily poured and moulded into shape. |
A. | curry |
B. | furry |
C. | slurry |
D. | gel |
Answer» D. gel | |
11. |
An ___________________ beam is one in which the tension capacity of the tensile reinforcement is smaller than the combined compression capacity of the concrete and the compression steel (under-reinforced at tensile face). |
A. | extra-reinforced |
B. | less-reinforced |
C. | under-reinforced |
D. | over-reinforced |
Answer» D. over-reinforced | |
12. |
_______________ are engineering works created through the processing of parts of the earth s surface involving quantities of soil or unformed rock. |
A. | Surfacework |
B. | Landwork |
C. | Earthworks |
D. | Hosework |
Answer» D. Hosework | |