MMUP Most Common du esti o ns (C IVI L)

Strength of lv'iaterial is De:fined as:

Ability of Material to Resist Ext ernal Forces (Ability of Material to Resist the Deformations due to external forces)

c Stress Means:

Is the internal forces developed in materia l due to external loads

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The SPT-N (Soil Penetration Test): ..,
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Indication of the relative density of granu la r ~s (for dense sand =20N40)

c Critical Path :
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Longest sequ ence of activities path in a project

c Add-Mixture are Used in Concrete for:

Both (to increase wo rkability of concrete+ increase air conte nt)

" in PERT Chart the time estimate of activity is calculated by:

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Probability (not normal or binomial or logarithmic)

The value of concrete cube strength is given at:

28 days

For ~: imply supg_orted beam ·t:he shear and flexural stresses will eguc:i to zero at:
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Thc: ummation'-sWnternal e;mtks at <lny polygon equal to :

180 * (n-2 ) , where "n" is the number of faces

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ASHGHAL Urban Planning ·~r, ~p~ \

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" Compaction in backfilling is used for:

Reducing air content in backfilled material

«> Last component that is added to cement production process is:

Calcium sulfate (Gyp su m)

(. Ultra Sonic pulse test is:.

Both (Non destructive test, used in smooth concrete surfaces)

{It is used to inspect the depth and width of concrete, and detection of steel bars location in concrete}

( S!ump test is used for :

Testing of workability of concrete

c No. of lavers of concrete required in slump te st ;

3 layers

c The following is not a gvpsum board chara cteristic:

Fire resistance

Super elevation is used at:

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Horizontal curves **to avoid cent rifuga l force at high speeds

c fV1oisture content range f~r that is used in construction is ~o:

14-18%

.: Plywood is preferred as construction material because :

The strength of the panel cons istent across all directions

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Design/Built (Activities are parallel)

<r The meaning of crashing in project:

To increase project re so urce in order t o reduce project total [Link]

~ The meaning of resource leveling : J\ +--::~

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Technique used to exam ine unbalanced use of resou rces over time
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Mi nor limit design met hod fo r rectangular secti on will provid e:

Minimum steel area, Maximum section dimension

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c. N~al moment for rectangula r concret e cross section is given by:

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"' The un-d ra ined shea r strength fo r cl ay is equal to:
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One and a half the unconfine,d compressiv~ strength of clay
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 c hl1oment distribution method is devolved by :

Hardy Cross
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.. Th€ error in measuring tape due to shortage of tape is called:

Systematic error

Poisson's Ratio is:

The transverse strain I the longitudinal strain

c Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cernent products should be not less than :

30 minutes 90 minutes

c. Type of cement using for canal lining is:

SRC Sulphate res;sting cement

o If water required for 1 bag of cement is 30 liters, the water cement ratio is:

0.6
Cement 1 bag weight 50 kg. Water is 30 liter. W(Water)/C(Cement) =
30/50 = 0.6
The weight of 1m3 of brick earth, is about:

1800 kg

o Mastic asphalt is normally used for :

Water proofing

St1·ength of cement concrete primarily depends upon:

Water-Cement ratio
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~ - Soundness of cement is tested by:

Le-chatelier apparatus

~ Slump test for concrete is carried out, to determine :

Workability

The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase:

Stability of structure

" The loose pockets in soil mass can be bri dged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is
smaller than:

One-third the column spacing

 c The concrete slump recc:rnrnE:nded for beams and slc;bs i~:

30 to 125 mm
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The entrainEd concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for rnokiQE.~

Both (He at insulated- sound insulated)

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Factors affect the mix design of
<- What is the minimum value of PHF (Peak Hour Factor): concrete are below:
r· *Compressive strength of concrete
0.25 MIN PHF = 0.25 *Workability of concrete
*Durability of concrete
c Yvhat is the factor not to be taken in consideration in mix design: *Maximum nominal size of aggregate
*Grading and type of aggregate
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<- What to take in consideration to safe design for long pile in a drilled rock soi l:

Strength of concrete "' )

c What is the facwr effecting the hardness of water?

Calcium &Magnesium )
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< The road eros~ section is used for :

~U~ <(Cut and fills quantity

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High quality rock

~ Activity is followed by two activities is called:

"> K-:_.> Diversion activity

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At project time frame , type of cost estimation is:

Budget cost

o Maximum backfilling height for chambers and pit as per QCS is;
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300mm

(; /\mount of t ime that an activity mav be delayed from early start without delaying the project is:

Total float
c. .[Link] of time a task can be delayed without delaying the early stc:rt of its successor is:

Free float

\/Vhat is hydration in concrete?

It is the reaction between cement and water

c What is Project scope definition?

It is the sum total of all its product and th ei r requirements or features

c What is the yield strength of steel?

The ability of a meta l to tolerate gradual progressive force without permanent deformation

o Perfect sampling for Rock Soil:

Double Sleeve

What is the perception and reaction t ime for cal culating the sight distance!'

2.5 seconds

E. For why steel is preferred as reinforcement in concrete?

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Because it has the same coefficient of expansion of the concrete .

In infrastructure works . the utility with the lowest level is :

Drainage

Who makes the tests to ensure the reliability and su itability of the P-roduct?

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QCS: (2010): Qata r Construction Speci fication

QCS: (2007): Qatar Construction Standards

PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique

CP f\/l: Critical Path Method

PWA: Public Works Affairs

AASHTO: American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials

ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials

QSAS .QSAS: Qatar Sustainability Assessment System

BS: British Standards

[Link]: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Problems

c A sample of 200 ml wastewater is given in a container (Weight of container= 22.00 g) and

was inserted in oven, after water evaporated the weight of sample was given as = 24.502 g
then the sample was inserted in a burning oven and the weight changed to= 22.606 g, the Volatile solids
content for this sample is equa l to:

=24.502-22.606=1 .896 g

\lolatile solids conteni= 1.896 g/200 ml =0.0095 u!ml

~.- A car going on a speed of 60 mile/Hr on a curve highway. After passing midpoint the driver
saw an accident in front of him. The distance that will be passed from the moment the =220ft
driver saw the accident until he hit the brakes equal to:

- The perception and reaction time for calculating the sight distonce=2.5 seconds
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-60 mile/hr *5280 ft/3600 seconds=88 ft/sec \
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- The distance that will be passed from the moment the driver saw the accident until he hit the brakes ==88ft/sec
*2.5 sec= 220 f<

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:
[Link] theory of formation of concrete is based on the phenomena of formation of voids
[Link] bulking of sand is taken into account while volumetric proportioning of the aggregates
[Link] dry sand and the sand completely flooded with water, have practically the same volume
[Link] expansion and contraction joints are provided if concrete structures exceed 12m in length
E. All the above

Answer: Option E

Initial setting time of cement fo r asbestos cement products should be not le·ss than
A.30 minutes
8. 50 minutes
C. 75 minutes
0 .90 minutes

Answer: Option D~

Pick up the correct statement regardin g low heat cement from the following:
A .Tt possesses less compr e<:<«iv<> drength
[Link] initial setting time is about one hour
C .Its final setting time is about 10 hours
[Link] mainly used for mass concrete work
E. All the above.

Answer: Option E

Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings :
_,<\. sulphate resisting cement
B. rapid hardening cement
C. quicl< setting cement
[Link] cement.

Answer : Option A

I fwa~cr requi red for 1 bag of cement is 30 litres, the Y.: ::'.ter cement ratio is :
~0.40
8 .0.5 0 1bag=50
C.0.60
[Link] of these. 30/50=0.6
Answ er: Option C

The weight of 1 m 3 of brick earth, is about

A. l200·kg
.8. 1500 kg
C.l800 kg
p_) OOO kg.
Answer: Option C
Mastic asphalt is normally used for
[Link] insulation
B. water proofing
C. fire proofing
[Link] to these.

Answer: Option B

Strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon

A. quality of water
B. quantity of aggregate
C. quantity of cement
[Link]-cement ratio.

Answer: Option D

Soundness of cement is tested by

[Link]'s apparatus
B. Le-chatelier apparatus
[Link] strength testing apparatus
[Link] of the these.

Answer: Option B

Slump test for concrete is carried out, to determine

A. strength
B. durability
C. workability
[Link] content.

Answer: Option C

In case of Raymond pile

A .lengths vary from 6 m to 12m
[Link] of top of piles varies from 40 em to 60 em
C. diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 em to 28 em
[Link] of outer shell depends upon pile diameter
E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase

A .strength
B. workability
C. stability of structure
[Link] the above.

Answer: Option C
The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the
soft area is smaller than
A. the column spacing
B. one-third the column spacing
C. halfthe column spacing
[Link]-fourth the column spacing
E. none of these.

Answer: Option B

The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is

A.25 to 50 mm
B. 25 to 75 mm
C. 30 to 125 mm
0 .50 to 100 mm
E. none of these.

Answer: Option C

The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
A. heat insulated
B. sound insulated
C. neither (a) nor (b)
[Link] (a) and (b).

Answer: Option D

For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved

2 1. ramming the foundation bed

1 2. excavation ofthe soil upto required depth
3 3. laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed
5 4. curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement
4 5. pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement.

The correct sequence is

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
8. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
0 .3, 2, 5, 1, 4.

Answer: Option C

During percussion drilling

'\. ground water observations are hindered due to entry of the slurry in the soil below the bottom
!:.._:.ofthe hole
B. caving or mixi ng of strata are caused in soft soils or cohesionless soils
C. the soil to a considerable depth below the bottom of the hole gets disturbed
[Link] the above.
Answer: Option D

Raft foundation are generally prefened to when the area required for individual footing, is more
than
8._,_25% to total area
B.30% oftotal area
~ 40% to total area
0.50% of total area.

Answer: Option D

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

A .The retaining wall should be structurally capable to resist the applied earth pressure
B The section of the retaining wall should be so propotiioned that it may not overturn by the
-...!-lateral pressure
C. The retaining wall should be safe against sliding
The foundation of the retaining wall should not be stressed beyond safe bearing capacity; due
0
-----l:o its weight and the force resulting from the earth pressure
E to drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining
--' wall.

Answer: Option E

The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A. finishing of concrete
B. curing of concrete
C. placing of concrete
[Link] of concrete
E. none ofthese.

Answer: Option B

Raft foundations are used for :

[Link] increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil
,;}_,spanning over small soft or loose pockets
C. counter acting the hydrostatic effect
[Link] the above.

Answer: Option D

The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support
heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
[Link] footing
[Link] footing
C. raft footing
.Q~none of these

Answer: Option C
For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,
A. lean concrete bed is provided
B. thick concrete bed is provided
C. reinforced concrete bed is provided
D.(a) and (c) of the above
E. (b) and (c) ofthe above.

Answer: Option D

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by

[Link]
B. chemical action
C. drainage
D .compaction.

Answer: Option C

Two columns 50 em x 50 em and 60 em x 60 em carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads

respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible
bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m 2 • If the footing is not to project more than 25 em beyond the
outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the
following:
[Link] ofC.G. ofthe loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m
B. the length ofthe foundation slab= 7.00 m
C. area of footing slab= 11.00 m2
[Link] of the footing= 1.57 m.
E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

The form Work including the props can be removed from beams, only after
A.3 day
B.7 days
C.l4 days
D.21 days.

Answer: Option C

The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is

A.25 to 50 mm
B. 30 to 125 mm Slab and Beam
C. 50 to 100 mm Foundation
D.75 to 125 mm
E. none of these.

Answer: Option C
The construction joints in buildings are provided after
[Link] m
B.15 m
C. 20m
0 .40m
E. 60m.

Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statements from the following :

[Link] appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks
B. in brick work, the efflorescence is removed by app lying a solution of zinc sulphate and water
C. excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall
[Link] the above.

Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

[Link] cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension
[Link] test is performed to check concrete strength
C. Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement
[Link] modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine
-aggregates
E. Concrete is a mixture of binding material, coarse aggregate and water.

Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A ..Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed
B. column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base
C. heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions
[Link] concrete offset should be at least 15 em on all sides
E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

If h is the difference in level between end points separated by l, then the slope correction is
/; 2 /J '"!'

21 + 8 P . The second term may be neglected if the value of h in a 20m distance is less than
1
A. ::;
- ~m

B. l m
C. 2m
D.3m

Answer: Option D
The accuracy of measurement in chain surveying, does not depend upon
[Link] ofthe offset
B. scale ofthe plotting
C. importance ofthe features
[Link] of the chain lines.

Answer: Option D

Offsets are measured with an accuracy of 1 in 40. If the point on the paper from both sources of
error (due to angular and measurement errors) is not to exceed 0.05 em on a scale of 1 em = 20
m, the maximum length of offset should be limited to
A.l4.14
8. 28.28 m
C. 200 m
[Link] ofthese.

Answ er: Option lB

Ranging in chain survey means

[Link] at an isolated point not on the line
B. establishing an intermediate point on the line
C. determining the distance between end points
[Link] the offset distance
E. none ofthese

Answer: Option B

The operation of resection involves the following steps

1 1. rough orientation of the plane tab le

3 2. the three lines form a triangle of error
2 3. drawing lines back through the three control points
4. select a point in the triangle of error such that each ray is equally rotated either clockwise
4
or anti clockwise
5 5. the points obtained by three rays is the correct location.
The correct sequence is

A. l, 3, 2, 4, 5
8. 1,2,3,4,5
C. l' 4, 3, 2, 5
0 .1, 3, 2, 4, 5

Answer: Option A

If the length of a transition curve to be introduced between a straight and a circular curve of
radius 500 m is 90 m, the maximum perpendicular offset for the transition curve, is
A.0.70 m
B. l.70 m
C. 2 .70 m
0 .3 .70 m
E.4.70 m
Answer: Option C

For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is

[Link] time
B. soundness
C. tensile strength
[Link]
E. all the above.

Answ~r: Option E

If 1500 g of water is required to have a cement paste 1875 g of normal consistency, the
percentage of water is,
A.20% 8. 25% 1875-1500=375
C. 30% 0 .35% 375/1500=0.25
E. 40%
0.25=25%
Answer: Option B

Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with

[Link] silicate and dicalcium silicate
[Link] silicate and tricalcium aluminate
C. Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite
[Link] the above.

Answer: Option D

Curing
A. reduces the shrinkage of concrete
B. preserves the properties of concrete
C. prevents the loss of water by evaporation
[Link] ofthe above.

Answer: Option D

Curing a concrete for long period ensures better

[Link] stability
B. strength
~water resistance
[Link] tightness and durability
E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

[Link] quantity of water makes the concrete mix harsh
B. Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete unworkable
C. Excess quantity of water makes the concrete segregated
[Link] quantity of water causes bleeding in concrete
E. All the above
Answer: Option E

Workability of concrete is measured by

A .Vicat apparatus test
B. Slump test
[Link] void method
[Link] Richard test.

Answer: Option B

Shrinkage in concrete can be reduced by using

A. low water cement ratio
B. less cement in the concrete
C. proper concrete mix
D. pre saturated aggregates
E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

A construction joint is provided where

[Link] moment is small
B. shear force is small
C. the member is supported by other member
[Link] the above.

Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A According to the petrological characteristics, concrete aggregates are classified as heavy
-'weight, normal weight and light weight
B According to the shape of the particles, concrete aggregates are classified as rounded irregular,
-'angular and flaky
C According to the surface texture of the particles, the concrete aggregates are classified as
-'glassy, smooth, granular, rough, crystalline, honey combed and porous
[Link] above.

Answer: Option D

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

A .The degree of grinding of cement, is called fineness
B. The process of changing cement paste into hard mass, is known as setting of cement
C The phenomenon by virtue of which cement does not allow transmission of sound, is known
-~ as soundness of cement
[Link] he~t generated during chem ical reaction of cement with water, is known as heat of
--hydratzon
E. None of these.

Answer: Option C
 Permissible compressive strength ofM 150 concrete grade is
A. lOO kg/cm 2
8 .150 kg/cm 2
C.200 kg/cm 2
D.250 kg/cm2
E. 300 kg/cm 2

Answer: Option C

Slump test of concrete is a measure ofits

[Link]
[Link] strength
[Link] strength
[Link] value.

Answer: Option A

Water cement ratio is

[Link] ofwater to that of cement
[Link] of water to that of cement
C. weight of concrete to that of water
[Link] of concrete to that of water
E. both (a) and (b) ofthe above.

Answer: Option E

Separation of water or water sand cement from a freshly concrete, is known

freshly concrete bleeding
A.
B. creeping
during casting C. segregation
[Link]
E. none of these.

Answer: Option A

According to Water-Cement Ratio Law, the strength of workable plastic concrete

[Link] upon the amount of water used in the mix
B. does not depend upon the quality of cement mixed with aggregates
C. does not depend upon the quanity of cement mixed with aggregates
[Link] the above

Answer: Option D

High temperature
A .increases the strength of concrete
B. decreases the strength of concrete
C. has no effect on the strength of concrete
[Link] ofthese.

Answer: Option B
Allowable shear strength of concrete, depends upon
[Link] strength
[Link] strength
C. compressive strength
[Link] ofthese.

Answer: Option A

Workability of concrete mix with low water cement ratio is determined by

& tensile strength test
[Link] test
[Link] factor test
[Link] strength test
E. none of these

Answer: Option C

While designing an air entrained concrete

[Link] cement ratio is reduced ·
B. proportion of aggregates is reduced
C. an allowance for the entrained air is made
[Link] of the concrete, is reduced
E. all the above

Answer: Option E

Concrete gains strength due to

[Link] reaction of cement with sand and coarse aggregates
B. evaporation of water from concrete
C. hydration of cement
[Link] the above.

Answer: Option C

Expansion joints are provided if the length of concrete structures exceeds

A. lO m
B. l5 m
C. l5 m
D.35 m
E.45m

Answer: Option E

Workability improved by adding

[Link] ash
[Link] lime
C. calcium chloride
D. bentonite
£. all the above.

Answer: Option E
If the slump of a concrete mix is 60 mm, its workability is
[Link] low less 25
B. low 25 - 50
C. medium 50 -100
[Link] 100-125
E. none of these.

Answer: Option C

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Construction joints in columns are provided a few em below the junction of beam
B. Construction joints in columns are provided at the bottom haunching
C. Construction joints in beams and slabs are provided within middel third
[Link] are generally provided in positions subjected to least shear force
E. All the above.

Answer: Option E

The shortest distance between two places measured along the surface of the earth, is
A. length ofthe equator between their longitudes
B .length of the parallel between their longitudes
C. length of the arc of the great circle passing through them
[Link] ofthese.

Answer: Option C

In the cantilever truss as shown in below figure, the horizontal component of the reaction at A, is

A.30 tonnes
8. 60 tonnes
C. 90 tonnes
0. 120 tonnes
E. 150 tonnes.

Answ er : Option A

For a simply supported beam with a central load, the bending moment is
A. least at the centre
B .least at the supports
C. maximum at the supports
[Link] at the centre.

Answer: Option D
A simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load over its whole span, is propped at
the centre of the span so that the beam is held to the level of the end supports. The reaction of the
prop will be The beam held to the level of end means
[Link] distributed load
B.3/8th the distributed load
deflection equals to zero @ med span.
C. 5/8th the distributed load Deflection from distributed load = 5wl^4/384EI
[Link] load. (EQ: 1).
E. none of these. Deflection from PROP load = PL^3/48EI (EQ: 2).
From eq1 & eq2.
Answer: Option C 5wl^4/384EI = PL^3/48EI.
P = 5wl/8
The range within which a load can be applied on a rectangular column, to avoid any tensile
stress, is
[Link]-half of the base
B. one-fifth ofthe base [Link]-third of the base
C. one-fourth of the base
[Link]-fifth ofthe base
E. one sixth of the base on either side of centroid.

Answer: Option B

The shear stress at any section of a shaft is maximum

A. at the centre of the section
B. at a distance r/2 from the centre
C. at the top of the surface
[Link] a distance 3/4 r from the centre
E. none of these.

Answer: Option C

The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without
producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the
radius of the core, is
[Link]-half of the radius
[Link]-third of the radius
C. one-quarter of the radius
[Link]-fifth ofthe radius
E. one-sixth of the radius.

Answer: Option C

The maximum bending moment due to a moving load on a simply supported beam, occurs
[Link] the mid span
B. at the supports
C. underthe load
[Link] on the beam
E. none of these.

Answer: Option C
A simply supported beam of span L carries a uniformly distributed load W. The maximum
bending moment M is
WL
A. --:::;-
L

Answer: Option C

A cantilever beam rectangular in cross-section is subj ected to an isolated load at its free end. If
the width of the beam is doubled, the deflection of the free end will be changed in the ratio of
A.8 8 . 118
C. l/2 P.2
E. 3

Answer: Option C

When equal and opposite forces applied to a body, tend to elongate it, the stress so produced, is
called
[Link] stress
ft"compressive stress
[Link] stress
[Link] stress

Answer: Option C

Stress in a beam due to simple bending, is

[Link] proportional
B. inversely proportional
C. curvilinearly related
[Link] of these.

Answer: Option A

The bending moment is maximum on a section where shearing force

[Link] maximum
B. is minimum max
C. is equal
[Link] sign.
shear
Answer: Option D
max
changes sign.

moment zero
zero

max
A district road with a bituminous pavement has a horizontal curve of 1000 m for a design speed
of 75 km ph. The super-elevation is
A.l in 40
B .l in 50
C. I in 60
D.l in 70
E. none of these.

Answer: Option A

The total length of a valley formed by two gradients - 3% and+ 2% curve between the two
tangent points to provide a rate of change of centrifugal acceleration 0.6 m/sec 2, for a design
speed 100 km ph, is
A.l6.0 m
8 .42.3 m
C. 84.6 m
[Link] of these

Answer: Option A

The advantage of providing superelevation on roads, is

[Link] speed of vehicles
B. increased volume oftraffic
C. reduced maintenance cost of the roads
[Link] off rain water quickly
E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

For a vehicle moving with a speed of 80 km per hour, the brake reaction time, in ordinary cases,
is
A. l sec
8. 1.5 sec
C. 2.0 sec
0.2.5 sec
E. 3.0 sec

Answer: Option D
 REVIEW ( S~Jun-13)

1. What is the SPT for dense sand?

Options: 0-20 I 20-40 I> 100.
JUM: 20-40.

2. How to calculate a continuous T beam ?

Supported at various points
Simply supported
Flanged section
Rectangular section.
JUM : flanged section.

• · ., ·.· < _,..<:-:3. What is Degree of curve? JUM: 100 feet chord angle.

4. For how cross sections are used ? JUM : for cut and fill quantities.
. .

5. What is the perception and reaction time for calculating the sight distance?
1 second
2.5 s
3.5 s
None of the above .
JUM : 1 second.

6. If a work, if the property decides to make a change in scope, what is the procedure to
do?
Change order

. - -- s.~Right,ot:fals-e? What -f actors -influence tfie -comp-r~ssive ~trengttt-:otcon~l"ete? · ·

Resistance is inversely proportional to the water-cement ratio
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 Cracks on the sutiace due to excessive water content
All others are true.
JUM: all others are true.

10. On relation to the use of air-entraining agents in concrete, which of the following
statements are true:
Improve the workability
Improving long-term durability
Makes a less dense mixture

JUM : all the above are true .

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Following tasks in a breal<ing down of a project .
Critical activities
predecessor activities
successor activities
Burst activities
None of the above is correct.
JUM: Predecessor activities.

12. What of the following statements are false for a Work package:
Allocating resources must
It should designate a Work manager.
It should set deadlines "definitive "
None of the above is false .
JUM :You should set a timetable definitive .

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JUM: formwork (framework) > pouring ( pouring ) > curing ( curing ) > stripping .
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16. Problem influence lines. Vocabulary: shear stress.

17. Problem a lattice.

18. Problem: "If in a plane I measure 7%" "(inches) and is 1/62.500 scale, what is the
distance between the two points in miles ? " JUM : 7, 25 miles.

19. Lacing system. Doubt: Is an articulated structure?.

20. In a beam which points of stress due to the time and bearing is equal to 0 ?
In the neutral light center.
In the top center fiber light.
At lower fiber support.
In the neutral support .
JUM : the neutral center and the neutral light support .

21. Problem of a cross section of concrete. What is the moment of resistance?