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-reinforcedb) less-reinforcedc) under-reinforcedd) over-reinforced

27 + Mcqs in Earthwork Concrete R C C Work in Civil Engineering Page 1 McqOptions

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

Discussion

2.	Reinforced concrete can be classified as precast or postcast concrete.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

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

Discussion

4.	Concrete can be formulated with high tensile strength, but always has lower compressive strength.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

5.	Chemical admixture may accelerate or slow down the rate at which the concrete hardens.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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
E.	.a) extra-reinforcedb) less-reinforcedc) under-reinforcedd) over-reinforced
Answer» D. over-reinforced

Discussion

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

Discussion

13.	CONCRETE_CAN_BE_FORMULATED_WITH_HIGH_TENSILE_STRENGTH,_BUT_ALWAYS_HAS_LOWER_COMPRESSIVE_STRENGTH.?$
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

14.	CHEMICAL_ADMIXTURE_MAY_ACCELERATE_OR_SLOW_DOWN_THE_RATE_AT_WHICH_THE_CONCRETE_HARDENS.?$
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

15.	Reinforced concrete can be classified as precast or postcast concrete.$
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

16.	Reinforced concrete (RC) is a composite material in which concrete‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•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

Discussion

17.	Prestressing concrete is a technique that decreases the load-bearing strength of concrete beams.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

18.	The reinforcement in a 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

Discussion

19.	The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is very small to that of steel, eliminating large internal stresses due to differences in thermal expansion or contraction.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

20.	Manure slurry, a mixture of animal waste, organic matter, and sometimes water often known simply as ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚à´slurry‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àöœÄ in agricultural use, used as fertilizer after ageing in a slurry pit?#
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

21.	A mixture of bentonite and water used to make slurry walls.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

22.	In the past, earthwork excavating calculations were done by hand using a slide rule and with methods such as Simpson‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s rule.$
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

23.	Heavy construction equipment is usually used due to the amounts of material to be moved ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® up to millions of cubic metres.$
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

24.	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

Discussion

25.	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

Discussion

26.	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

Discussion

27.	_______________are engineering works created through the processing of parts of the earth‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s surface involving quantities of soil or unformed rock.
A.	Surfacework
B.	Landwork
C.	Earthworks
D.	Hosework
Answer» D. Hosework

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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.

Reinforced concrete can be classified as precast or postcast concrete.

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.

Concrete can be formulated with high tensile strength, but always has lower compressive strength.

Chemical admixture may accelerate or slow down the rate at which the concrete hardens.

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.

In the past, earthwork excavating calculations were done by hand using a slide rule and with methods such as Simpson’s rule.

Heavy construction equipment is usually used due to the amounts of material to be moved – up to millions of cubic metres.

Excavation may be classified by type of material- Earth excavation ________ excavation, rock excavation, muck excavation, unclassified excavation.

When aggregate is mixed together with dry Portland cement and water, the mixture forms a fluid _________ that is easily poured and moulded into shape.

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).

_______________ are engineering works created through the processing of parts of the earth’s surface involving quantities of soil or unformed rock.

CONCRETE_CAN_BE_FORMULATED_WITH_HIGH_TENSILE_STRENGTH,_BUT_ALWAYS_HAS_LOWER_COMPRESSIVE_STRENGTH.?$

CHEMICAL_ADMIXTURE_MAY_ACCELERATE_OR_SLOW_DOWN_THE_RATE_AT_WHICH_THE_CONCRETE_HARDENS.?$

Reinforced concrete can be classified as precast or postcast concrete.$

Reinforced concrete (RC) is a composite material in which concrete‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s relatively low tensile strength and ductility are counteracted by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile strength or ductility.$#

Prestressing concrete is a technique that decreases the load-bearing strength of concrete beams.

The reinforcement in a 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.

The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is very small to that of steel, eliminating large internal stresses due to differences in thermal expansion or contraction.

Manure slurry, a mixture of animal waste, organic matter, and sometimes water often known simply as ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚à´slurry‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àöœÄ in agricultural use, used as fertilizer after ageing in a slurry pit?#

A mixture of bentonite and water used to make slurry walls.

In the past, earthwork excavating calculations were done by hand using a slide rule and with methods such as Simpson‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s rule.$

Heavy construction equipment is usually used due to the amounts of material to be moved ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® up to millions of cubic metres.$

Excavation may be classified by type of material- Earth excavation, _________ excavation, rock excavation, muck excavation, unclassified excavation.

When aggregate is mixed together with dry Portland cement and water, the mixture forms a fluid _________that is easily poured and moulded into shape.

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).

_______________are engineering works created through the processing of parts of the earth‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s surface involving quantities of soil or unformed rock.