Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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51.

The cross-sections for a highway is taken at

A. Right angle to the centre line
B. 30 metres apart
C. Intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient
D. All the above
Answer» E.
52.

In the mid-section formula

A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
53.

The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is

A. The end sections are parallel planes
B. The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends
C. The volume of the Prismoidal is over-estimated and hence a Prismoidal correction is applied
D. All the above
Answer» E.
54.

The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of

A. One or more than one brick wall
B. Brick work in arches
C. Reinforced brick work
D. Half brick wall
Answer» E.
55.

While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Litre for capacity
Answer» E.
56.

A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is

A. 500 m3
B. 1000 m3
C. 1500 m3
D. 2000 m3
Answer» D. 2000 m3
57.

While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed

A. At the end of reinforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar
B. In thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more
C. For reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more
D. All the above
Answer» E.
58.

If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by

A. Mid-section formula
B. Trapezoidal formula
C. Prismoidal formula
D. All the above
Answer» E.
59.

The plinth area of a building not includes

A. Area of the walls at the floor level
B. Internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
C. Lift and wall including landing
D. Area of cantilevered porch
Answer» E.
60.

Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is

A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these
Answer» B. 15 cm
61.

The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is

A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above
Answer» E.
62.

The rate of an item of work depends on

A. Specifications of works
B. Specifications of materials
C. Proportion of mortar
D. All the above
Answer» E.
63.

The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of

A. Earth work in excavation
B. Rock cutting
C. Excavation in trenches for foundation
D. All the above
Answer» E.