Structural

CONCEPTUALIZATION
By Ar. Rendell K. Sotto
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125. The temporary structure required to support

newly placed concrete, including the forms and all
necessary supporting members, bracing, and
hardware.

a. Formwork
b. Form
c. Form tie
d. Yoke
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125. The temporary structure required to support

newly placed concrete, including the forms and all
necessary supporting members, bracing, and
hardware.

a. Formwork
b. Form
c. Form tie - keeps formworks from spreading
d. Yoke - clamping device, “sinturon”
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126. The property of fresh concrete which is

indicated by the amount of useful internal work
required to fully compact the concrete without
bleeding or segregation in the finished product.

a. Workability
b. Strength
c. Elasticity
d. Rigidity
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126. The property of fresh concrete which is

indicated by the amount of useful internal work
required to fully compact the concrete without
bleeding or segregation in the finished product.

a. Workability
b. Strength
c. Elasticity
d. Rigidity
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127. What is the use of seismic gap in buildings?

a. The gap/space between reinforcement bars

during pouring of columns
b. Minimum gap between adjacent buildings to
avoid the negative impact from zones where
pounding from seismic motion occurs
c. To prevent thermal expansion of the roof slab in
buildings due to high fluctuations in temperature
during the day.
d. NOTA
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127. What is the use of seismic gap in buildings?

a. The gap/space between reinforcement bars

during pouring of columns
b. Minimum gap between adjacent buildings to
avoid the negative impact from zones where
pounding from seismic motion occurs
c. To prevent thermal expansion of the roof slab in
buildings due to high fluctuations in temperature
during the day.
d. NOTA
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128. It is an assembly designed to safely absorb the

heat-induced expansion and contraction of
construction materials, to absorb vibration, to hold
parts together, or to allow movement due to
ground settlement or earthquakes.

a. Construction joint
b. Expansion joint
c. Doweled joint
d. NOTA
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128. It is an assembly designed to safely absorb the

heat-induced expansion and contraction of
construction materials, to absorb vibration, to hold
parts together, or to allow movement due to
ground settlement or earthquakes.

a. Construction joint - where concrete meets

b. Expansion joint
c. Doweled joint
d. NOTA

Expansion joints are used to absorb thermal

expansion.
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129. Maximum stress below which material does

not return to its original length but has incurred a
permanent deformation we call permanent set.

a. Plastic limit
b. Plastic expansion
c. Elastic limit
d. Strain
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129. Maximum stress below which material does

not return to its original length but has incurred a
permanent deformation we call permanent set.

a. Plastic limit
b. Plastic expansion
c. Elastic limit - max stress w/o permanent
deformation
d. Strain - deformation in a body
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130. What is the intensity of force per unit area?

a. Strain
b. Stress
c. Fatigue
d. Creep
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130. What is the intensity of force per unit area?

a. Strain - deformation
b. Stress
c. Fatigue - repeated stress
d. Creep - continuous stress
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131. What is the deformation of a body under the

action of an applied force?

a. Strain
b. Stress
c. Gunite
d. Intensity
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131. What is the deformation of a body under the

action of an applied force?

a. Strain
b. Stress - force / area
c. Gunite - shotcrete
d. Intensity
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132. What is an additional structural element

placed to provide support to structures above?

a. Column
b. Grade beam
c. Tie beam
d. Corbel
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132. What is an additional structural element

placed to provide support to structures above?

a. Column
b. Grade beam
c. Tie beam
d. Corbel
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133. What is a horizontal member in a building

which is subjected to bending?

a. Beam
b. Hollow blocks
c. Header
d. Concrete canopy
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133. What is a horizontal member in a building

which is subjected to bending?

a. Beam
b. Hollow blocks
c. Header
d. Concrete canopy
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134. A rod placed in between purlins as a bridging

to avoid misalignment.

a. Cross bridging
b. Bridging rod
c. Bridging webs
d. NOTA
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134. A rod placed in between purlins as a bridging

to avoid misalignment.

a. Cross bridging
b. Bridging rod
c. Bridging webs
d. NOTA
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135. What are wires and cables used in post-

tensioning called?

a. Tendons
b. Ropes
c. Webs
d. Strands
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135. What are wires and cables used in post-

tensioning called?

a. Tendons
b. Ropes
c. Webs
d. Strands
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136. What are loads that can be computed

accurately?

a. Live load
b. Dead load
c. Wind load
d. Earth load
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136. What are loads that can be computed

accurately?

a. Live load - moving load

b. Dead load
c. Wind load - lateral load
d. Earth load

Dead loads consist of the weight of all materials

and fixed equipment incorporated into the
building or other structure.
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137. A column which is not aligned to the columns

at the lower level.

a. False column
b. Short column
c. Planted column
d. Under reinforced column
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137. A column which is not aligned to the columns

at the lower level.

a. False column
b. Short column
c. Planted column
d. Under reinforced column
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138. Loads that consist of the weight of all

materials and fixed equipment incorporated into
the building or other structure.

a. Live load
b. Dead load
c. Wind load
d. Force load
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138. Loads that consist of the weight of all

materials and fixed equipment incorporated into
the building or other structure.

a. Live load - moving load

b. Dead load
c. Wind load - lateral load
d. Force load
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139. What are forces or other actions that result

from the weight of all building materials,
occupants and their possessions, environmental
effects, differential movements and restrained
dimensional changes?

a. Dead load
b. Live load
c. Wind load
d. Earth load
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139. What are forces or other actions that result

from the weight of all building materials,
occupants and their possessions, environmental
effects, differential movements and restrained
dimensional changes?

a. Dead load - fixed load

b. Live load
c. Wind load - lateral load
d. Earth load
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140. What is a type of wood column which consists

of a single piece of wood, square or rectangular in
cross section?

a. Tapered column
b. Glued- laminated column
c. Built-up column
d. Simple solid column
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140. What is a type of wood column which consists

of a single piece of wood, square or rectangular in
cross section?

a. Tapered column
b. Glued- laminated column
c. Built-up column
d. Simple solid column
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141. What is an essentially vertical truss system of

the concentric or eccentric type which is provided
to resist lateral forces?

a. Shear wall system

b. Bearing wall system
c. Braced frame
d. Moment resisting space frame
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141. What is an essentially vertical truss system of

the concentric or eccentric type which is provided
to resist lateral forces?

a. Shear wall system

b. Bearing wall system - w/o a complete vertical
load carrying space frame
c. Braced frame
d. Moment resisting space frame - complete space
frame
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142. The upper flexible portion of a structure

having a vertical combination of structural system.

a. Base
b. Tower
c. Frame
d. Platform
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142. The upper flexible portion of a structure

having a vertical combination of structural system.

a. Base
b. Tower
c. Frame
d. Platform
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143. What is the middle part of a wide flange?

a. Wing
b. Web
c. Side flange
d. Floor flange
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143. What is the middle part of a wide flange?

a. Wing
b. Web
c. Side flange
d. Floor flange
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144. What is not included in the computation of

reinforced concrete load?

a. Floor finish
b. Slab
c. Beam
d. Column
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144. What is not included in the computation of

reinforced concrete load?

a. Floor finish
b. Slab
c. Beam
d. Column
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145. A brick wall is weak in ___.

a. Tension
b. Compression
c. Torsion
d. NOTA
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145. A brick wall is weak in ___.

a. Tension
b. Compression
c. Torsion
d. NOTA
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146. It is also known as elastic limit?

a. Deformation
b. Elongation
c. Buckling
d. Cracking
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146. It is also known as elastic limit?

a. Deformation
b. Elongation
c. Buckling
d. Cracking
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147. When a beam is in its elastic limit, which

among the situation below would most likely
happen?

a. Beam will continue to deform with slight load

b. Beam will continue to deform without load
c. Beam will break eventually after some time
d. Beam will come back to its original state
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147. When a beam is in its elastic limit, which

among the situation below would most likely
happen?

a. Beam will continue to deform with slight load

b. Beam will continue to deform without load
c. Beam will break eventually after some time
d. Beam will come back to its original state

The elastic limit is the maximum stress a material

can endure without sustaining permanent
deformation.
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148. What component of steel dictates its ductility?

a. Phosphorus
b. Carbon
c. Sulfur
d. All of the above
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148. What component of steel dictates its ductility?

a. Phosphorus
b. Carbon
c. Sulfur
d. All of the above
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149. It is a structural system without a complete

vertical load carrying space frame.

a. Bearing wall system

b. Cantilevered column element
c. Gravity wall
d. Isolated footing
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149. It is a structural system without a complete

vertical load carrying space frame.

a. Bearing wall system

b. Cantilevered column element
c. Gravity wall
d. Isolated footing
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150. The maximum axial load that can be

theoretically be applied to a column without
causing it to buckle.

a. Critical buckling stress

b. Critical buckling load
c. Buckling
d. Eccentricity
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150. The maximum axial load that can be

theoretically be applied to a column without
causing it to buckle.

a. Critical buckling stress

b. Critical buckling load
c. Buckling
d. Eccentricity
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151. A thick column subject to failure by crushing

rather than by buckling.

a. Long column
b. Composite column
c. Short column
d. All of the above
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151. A thick column subject to failure by crushing

rather than by buckling.

a. Long column - buckling

b. Composite column
c. Short column
d. All of the above
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152. What does slenderness ratio determine?

a. Effective length
b. Buckling
c. Effective depth
d. Maximum height of column
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152. What does slenderness ratio determine?

a. Effective length
b. Buckling
c. Effective depth
d. Maximum height of column

The slenderness ratio is defined as the ratio of

length l to the radius of gyration k, represented as
l/k.
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153. What happens to a short column?

a. Elongates
b. Buckles
c. Deforms
d. Deflects
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153. What happens to a short column?

a. Elongates
b. Buckles
c. Deforms
d. Deflects
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154. What usually happens to steel when stressed?

a. Bend
b. Twist
c. Break
d. Rupture
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154. What usually happens to steel when stressed?

a. Bend
b. Twist
c. Break
d. Rupture
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155. What is a method of pre-stressing wherein

tendons are stressed after concrete has hardened?

a. Pre-stressing
b. Pre-tensioning
c. Post-tensioning
d. Prefabricating
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155. What is a method of pre-stressing wherein

tendons are stressed after concrete has hardened?

a. Pre-stressing
b. Pre-tensioning - pull before concrete
c. Post-tensioning
d. Prefabricating
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156. What deformation does a beam contain?

a. Deformation
b. Deflection
c. Elongation
d. Compression
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156. What deformation does a beam contain?

a. Deformation
b. Deflection
c. Elongation
d. Compression
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157. Minimum concrete cover for slab on fill?

a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 50 mm
d. 75 mm
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157. Minimum concrete cover for slab on fill?

a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 50 mm
d. 75 mm
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158. What is the most probable reason why a slab

on fill cracks?

a. Improper soil compaction

b. Failure of concrete mix
c. Lack of reinforcing bars
d. NOTA
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158. What is the most probable reason why a slab

on fill cracks?

a. Improper soil compaction

b. Failure of concrete mix
c. Lack of reinforcing bars
d. NOTA
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159. The main bars for a cantilevered slabs are

located at ___.

a. Top
b. Middle
c. Bottom
d. Anywhere
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159. The main bars for a cantilevered slabs are

located at ___.

a. Top
b. Middle
c. Bottom
d. Anywhere
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160. What is the best location of support for a one

way slab?

a. End of slab
b. Middle third
c. Top of slab
d. NOTA
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160. What is the best location of support for a one

way slab?

a. End of slab
b. Middle third
c. Top of slab
d. NOTA
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161. What do you call the point where in a material

is about to rupture?

a. Ultimate strength
b. Point of breaking
c. Point of no return
d. NOTA
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161. What do you call the point where in a material

is about to rupture?

a. Ultimate strength
b. Point of breaking
c. Point of no return
d. NOTA
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162. A structural member whose function is to

transfer the loads from a building safely into the
ground.

a. Column
b. Footing
c. Beam
d. NOTA
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162. A structural member whose function is to

transfer the loads from a building safely into the
ground.

a. Column
b. Footing
c. Beam
d. NOTA
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163. It is the depth below ground water level

multiplied by the weight of water?

a. Soil bearing pressure

b. Hydrostatic
c. Ground water pressure
d. NOTA
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163. It is the depth below ground water level

multiplied by the weight of water?

a. Soil bearing pressure

b. Hydrostatic
c. Ground water pressure
d. NOTA
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164. Where will you see the details for the

foundation anchor bolts?

a. Foundation plan
b. Base plate plan
c. Framing plan
d. NOTA
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164. Where will you see the details for the

foundation anchor bolts?

a. Foundation plan
b. Base plate plan
c. Framing plan
d. NOTA
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165. What usually happens to the footing when it is

starting to deform?

a. Bend upward
b. Cracks at the bottom
c. Twist
d. NOTA
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165. What usually happens to the footing when it is

starting to deform?

a. Bend upward
b. Cracks at the bottom
c. Twist
d. NOTA
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166. Which part carries most of the weight of a

structure?

a. Flange of I-beam
b. Web of I-beam
c. All of the above
d. NOTA
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166. Which part carries most of the weight of a

structure?

a. Flange of I-beam
b. Web of I-beam
c. All of the above
d. NOTA
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167. In reinforced concrete beams, which portion is

under tension?

a. Top
b. Middle
c. Bottom
d. All of the above
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167. In reinforced concrete beams, which portion is

under tension?

a. Top
b. Middle
c. Bottom
d. All of the above
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168. What supports the shear wall?

a. Footing
b. Column
c. Beam
d. NOTA
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168. What supports the shear wall?

a. Footing
b. Column
c. Beam
d. NOTA
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169. What equipment is used for pile driving?

a. Rotary drill
b. Pile hammer
c. Auger
d. NOTA
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169. What equipment is used for pile driving?

a. Rotary drill
b. Pile hammer
c. Auger
d. NOTA
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170. What is poured after drilling a hole for bored

piles?

a. Steel
b. Concrete
c. Wood
d. Epoxy polymer
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170. What is poured after drilling a hole for bored

piles?

a. Steel
b. Concrete
c. Wood
d. Epoxy polymer
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171. Where can we stop pouring ready mixed

concrete slab if the pouring cannot be done in one
setting?

a. At the center
b. At the middle third of the slab
c. At the shearing points
d. NOTA
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171. Where can we stop pouring ready mixed

concrete slab if the pouring cannot be done in one
setting?

a. At the center
b. At the middle third of the slab
c. At the shearing points
d. NOTA
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172. Where can we stop pouring ready mixed

concrete beam if the pouring cannot be done in
one setting?

a. At the center
b. Anywhere
c. At the shearing points
d. NOTA
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172. Where can we stop pouring ready mixed

concrete beam if the pouring cannot be done in
one setting?

a. At the center
b. Anywhere
c. At the shearing points
d. NOTA
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173. On the concrete pouring of beams and slabs,

which should be poured first with one day
interval?

a. Beam first
b. Slab first
c. Doesn’t matter which is poured first
d. Must be poured at the same time
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173. On the concrete pouring of beams and slabs,

which should be poured first with one day
interval?

a. Beam first
b. Slab first
c. Doesn’t matter which is poured first
d. Must be poured at the same time
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174. What will transmit the loads of the structural

of the piles?

a. Pile cap
b. Column
c. Footing
d. NOTA
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174. What will transmit the loads of the structural

of the piles?

a. Pile cap
b. Column
c. Footing
d. NOTA
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175. Most likely failure for a retaining wall.

a. Failure at the moment arm

b. Punch a hole on the wall
c. All of the above
d. NOTA
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175. Most likely failure for a retaining wall.

a. Failure at the moment arm

b. Punch a hole on the wall
c. All of the above
d. NOTA
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176. What do you call the underlying structure

forming the foundation of a building or other
structures?

a. Base
b. Substructure
c. Superstructure
d. NOTA
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176. What do you call the underlying structure

forming the foundation of a building or other
structures?

a. Base
b. Substructure
c. Superstructure
d. NOTA
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177. As a rule of convention for signs...

a. Positive moment is counterclockwise and

negative moment is clockwise
b. Positive moment is clockwise and negative
moment is counter clockwise
c. It doesn’t matter
d. NOTA
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177. As a rule of convention for signs...

a. Positive moment is counterclockwise and

negative moment is clockwise
b. Positive moment is clockwise and negative
moment is counter clockwise
c. It doesn’t matter
d. NOTA
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178. An instrument used to measure deformation.

a. Strain gauge
b. Extensometer
c. Deformation measuring equipment
d. NOTA
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178. An instrument used to measure deformation.

a. Strain gauge
b. Extensometer
c. Deformation measuring equipment
d. NOTA
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179. An instrument used to measure velocity and

acceleration of an earthquake.

a. Seismograph
b. Geiger counter
c. Accelerograph
d. NOTA
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179. An instrument used to measure velocity and

acceleration of an earthquake.

a. Seismograph
b. Geiger counter
c. Accelerograph
d. NOTA
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180. Which is the best column.

a. Square
b. Rectangle
c. Triangular
d. NOTA
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180. Which is the best column.

a. Square
b. Rectangle
c. Triangular
d. NOTA

Among the choices, square...

Regardless of the choices, best column is circular

columns.
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181. Test used to determine the strength of

concrete

a. Slump test
b. Compression test
c. Core test
d. Core drill test
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181. Test used to determine the strength of

concrete

a. Slump test
b. Compression test
c. Core test
d. Core drill test
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182. Minimum thickness for load bearing walls.

a. 100 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 150 mm
d. NOTA
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182. Minimum thickness for load bearing walls.

a. 100 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 150 mm
d. NOTA
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183. A transformer vault is considered a ___.

a. Live load
b. Dead load
c. Concentrated load
d. Uniformly distributed
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183. A transformer vault is considered a ___.

a. Live load - moving load

b. Dead load
c. Concentrated load - point load
d. Uniformly distributed - area load
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184. Which is dangerous?

a. Shear wall with many openings

b. Shear wall at the center
c. Shear wall at the outer edge of building
d. NOTA
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184. Which is dangerous?

a. Shear wall with many openings

b. Shear wall at the center
c. Shear wall at the outer edge of building
d. NOTA
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185. Where do shear walls rest?

a. Footing
b. Foundation
c. Ground floor
d. 2nd floor
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185. Where do shear walls rest?

a. Footing
b. Foundation
c. Ground floor
d. 2nd floor
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186. Over reinforced concrete is ___.

a. More dangerous than under reinforced concrete

b. Less dangerous than under reinforced concrete
c. Equal
d. NOTA
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186. Over reinforced concrete is ___.

a. More dangerous than under reinforced

concrete
b. Less dangerous than under reinforced concrete
c. Equal
d. NOTA
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187. Which is more dangerous during an

earthquake?

a. Rupture
b. Shaking
c. Sublimation
d. NOTA
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187. Which is more dangerous during an

earthquake?

a. Rupture
b. Shaking
c. Sublimation
d. NOTA
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188. What resist bending stress?

a. Section modulus
b. Rigidity
c. Moment of inertia
d. NOTA
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188. What resist bending stress?

a. Section modulus
b. Rigidity
c. Moment of inertia
d. NOTA

The section modulus is a geometric property of a

structural cross-section that is used to measure its
ability to resist bending.
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189. What usually happens to steel in a slab or

reinforced concrete beam if such member is about
to collapse?

a. Crack
b. Rupture
c. Deflect
d. NOTA
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189. What usually happens to steel in a slab or

reinforced concrete beam if such member is about
to collapse?

a. Crack
b. Rupture
c. Deflect
d. NOTA
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190. Ties are used for what structural element?

a. Beam
b. Columns
c. Slabs
d. Footings
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190. Ties are used for what structural element?

a. Beam
b. Columns
c. Slabs
d. Footings
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191. What do you call a column that is not aligned

to a lower floor column?

a. Planted
b. Eccentric
c. Floating
d. NOTA
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191. What do you call a column that is not aligned

to a lower floor column?

a. Planted
b. Eccentric
c. Floating
d. NOTA
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192. Which among the list is the preferred location

for a shear wall (utility core) considering seismic
condition in a 15 storey building with a width of a
15 meters and length of 25 meters?

a. Left side
b. Right side
c. Front
d. Center
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192. Which among the list is the preferred location

for a shear wall (utility core) considering seismic
condition in a 15 storey building with a width of a
15 meters and length of 25 meters?

a. Left side
b. Right side
c. Front
d. Center
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193. Which of the following do not determine the

number of boring?

a. Size of lot
b. Height of building
c. Presence of geological condition
d. Local building code
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193. Which of the following do not determine the

number of boring?

a. Size of lot
b. Height of building
c. Presence of geological condition
d. Local building code
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194. What forces does a curtain wall resist?

a. Its own weight

b. Its own weight plus wind load
c. Wind load
d. NOTA
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194. What forces does a curtain wall resist?

a. Its own weight

b. Its own weight plus wind load
c. Wind load
d. NOTA
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195. If a glass can withstand high compression on

its outer fiber and tension at the center, how
would you describe it?

a. Highly resistant to breakage

b. Highly susceptible to breakage
c. Flexible
d. NOTA
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195. If a glass can withstand high compression on

its outer fiber and tension at the center, how
would you describe it?

a. Highly resistant to breakage

b. Highly susceptible to breakage
c. Flexible
d. NOTA

Prince Rupert’s drop creates a state of high

compressive stress on the surface and high tensile
stress in the core making it extremely resistant to
breakage.
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196. What do you call 2 or more materials that are

combined together?

a. Laminated
b. Chemical compound
c. Composite
d. NOTA
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196. What do you call 2 or more materials that are

combined together?

a. Laminated
b. Chemical compound
c. Composite
d. NOTA
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197. What is produced on continuous process of

cold rolled and hot rolled steel?

a. Deformed bars
b. Wide varieties of steel
c. Wide flanges
d. Steel channel
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197. What is produced on continuous process of

cold rolled and hot rolled steel?

a. Deformed bars
b. Wide varieties of steel
c. Wide flanges
d. Steel channel
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198. Soil testing is done ___.

a. During site investigation

b. Before excavation
c. After excavation
d. Also considered as a beam
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198. Soil testing is done ___.

a. During site investigation

b. Before excavation
c. After excavation
d. Also considered as a beam
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199. To avoid hydrostatic pressure to force forward

a retaining wall, what is the best thing to do?

a. Soil should be well compacted

b. Provide drainage
c. All of the above
d. NOTA
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199. To avoid hydrostatic pressure to force forward

a retaining wall, what is the best thing to do?

a. Soil should be well compacted

b. Provide drainage
c. All of the above
d. NOTA
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200. Effect of torsion

a. Shrink
b. Bend
c. Twist
d. Combination of intermediate moment resisting
space frame and shear walls
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200. Effect of torsion

a. Shrink
b. Bend
c. Twist
d. Combination of intermediate moment resisting
space frame and shear walls
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201. Furniture is considered as ___.

a. Dead load
b. Concentrated load
c. Live load
d. Uniformly distributed load
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201. Furniture is considered as ___.

a. Dead load
b. Concentrated load
c. Live load
d. Uniformly distributed load
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202. Why is a truss designed with a bottom chord?

a. To make it look good

b. Truss normally cannot span wide distance
c. Lessen
d. Given an isometric view of a truss and roof
framing
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202. Why is a truss designed with a bottom chord?

a. To make it look good

b. Truss normally cannot span wide distance
c. Lessen
d. Given an isometric view of a truss and roof
framing
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203. Testing of concrete when using transit mix.

a. On site
b. Batching plant
c. Testing laboratory
d. Anywhere but witnessed
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203. Testing of concrete when using transit mix.

a. On site
b. Batching plant
c. Testing laboratory
d. Anywhere but witnessed
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204. What is curing?

a. Fast drying of concrete

b. Retaining water through hydration
c. Sprinkling of water
d. Slow drying of concrete
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204. What is curing?

a. Fast drying of concrete

b. Retaining water through hydration
c. Sprinkling of water
d. Slow drying of concrete
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205. How do you connect pre stressed concrete to

reinforced concrete?

a. Dowel
b. Mortar
c. Axle
d. NOTA
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205. How do you connect pre stressed concrete to

reinforced concrete?

a. Dowel
b. Mortar
c. Axle
d. NOTA
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206. Will most likely fail due to buckling?

a. Short column
b. Long column
c. Pedestal
d. NOTA
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206. Will most likely fail due to buckling?

a. Short column
b. Long column
c. Pedestal
d. NOTA
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207. Which is better design?

a. Concrete and steel should be designed to fail

simultaneously
b. Steel should be designed to fail first before
concrete
c. Concrete should be designed to fail first before
concrete
d. Doesn’t matter as the building will collapse
anyway
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207. Which is better design?

a. Concrete and steel should be designed to fail

simultaneously
b. Steel should be designed to fail first before
concrete
c. Concrete should be designed to fail first before
concrete
d. Doesn’t matter as the building will collapse
anyway
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208. Isolated footing of residential houses usually

rest on ___.

a. Gravel bed
b. 50 mm mass concrete
c. Soil
d. NOTA
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208. Isolated footing of residential houses usually

rest on ___.

a. Gravel bed
b. 50 mm mass concrete
c. Soil
d. NOTA
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209. Method of pre-stressing after concrete has

hardened.

a. Post-tensioning
b. Pre-tensioning
c. Abutments
d. Tendons
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209. Method of pre-stressing after concrete has

hardened.

a. Post-tensioning
b. Pre-tensioning - pull before concrete
c. Abutments
d. Tendons
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210. On a grassy plain, what type of soil should the

foundation rest on?

a. Hard to very hard

b. Very soft to soft
c. Medium to hard
d. NOTA
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210. On a grassy plain, what type of soil should the

foundation rest on?

a. Hard to very hard

b. Very soft to soft
c. Medium to hard
d. NOTA
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211. The purpose of slump test is to determine ___.

a. Strength of concrete
b. Content of sand
c. Water ratio
d. NOTA
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211. The purpose of slump test is to determine ___.

a. Strength of concrete
b. Content of sand
c. Water ratio
d. NOTA
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212. Where cylindrical test should be done?

a. Laboratory
b. Site
c. Batching plant
d. NOTA
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212. Where cylindrical test should be done?

a. Laboratory
b. Site
c. Batching plant
d. NOTA
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213. Why do rebars have concrete cover?

a. To prevent rust
b. For aesthetics consideration
c. Strength
d. Adhesion
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213. Why do rebars have concrete cover?

a. To prevent rust
b. For aesthetics consideration
c. Strength
d. Adhesion
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214. The minimum concrete cover for column

footing is ___.

a. 30 mm
b. 40 mm
c. 75mm
d. NOTA
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214. The minimum concrete cover for column

footing is ___.

a. 30 mm
b. 40 mm
c. 75mm
d. NOTA
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215. What should be the minimum depth of

footing for a converted rice field?

a. 0.60 m
b. 0.80 m
c. 1.00 m
d. NOTA
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215. What should be the minimum depth of

footing for a converted rice field?

a. 0.60 m
b. 0.80 m
c. 1.00 m
d. NOTA
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216. Which should you use to minimize

disturbances to an adjoining high rise building in a
flat terrain?

a. Bored piles
b. Driven piles
c. Floating foundation
d. NOTA
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216. Which should you use to minimize

disturbances to an adjoining high rise building in a
flat terrain?

a. Bored piles
b. Driven piles
c. Floating foundation
d. NOTA
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217. The soil or rock beneath the footing is ___.

a. Foundation bed
b. Soil
c. Grade rock
d. NOTA
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217. The soil or rock beneath the footing is ___.

a. Foundation bed
b. Soil
c. Grade rock
d. NOTA
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218. When a perfectly straight member under

compression assumes a deflected position.

a. Buckling
b. Creeping
c. Elongation
d. NOTA
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218. When a perfectly straight member under

compression assumes a deflected position.

a. Buckling
b. Creeping
c. Elongation
d. NOTA
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219. What happens when a column rests on a

footing that is not reinforced with rebars?

a. The footing will crack at an angle

b. The column will punch a hole through the
footing
c. There will be noticeable settlement
d. NOTA
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219. What happens when a column rests on a

footing that is not reinforced with rebars?

a. The footing will crack at an angle

b. The column will punch a hole through the
footing
c. There will be noticeable settlement
d. NOTA
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220. While traversing EDSA you will see the

elevated MRT, what do you call the concrete
portion of the MRT running parallel to the road
where the tracks of the train are places?

a. Rail beam
b. Girder
c. Box girder
d. NOTA
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220. While traversing EDSA you will see the

elevated MRT, what do you call the concrete
portion of the MRT running parallel to the road
where the tracks of the train are places?

a. Rail beam
b. Girder
c. Box girder
d. NOTA
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221. Standard 90-degree bend shall consist of

extension at the free end of the bar equal to ___.

a. 8 db
b. 10 db
c. 12 db
d. 16 db
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221. Standard 90-degree bend shall consist of

extension at the free end of the bar equal to ___.

a. 8 db
b. 10 db
c. 12 db
d. 16 db
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222. The minimum clear spacing between parallel

bars in a layer shall not be less than _db.

a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 40 mm
d. 50 mm
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222. The minimum clear spacing between parallel

bars in a layer shall not be less than _db.

a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 40 mm
d. 50 mm
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223. The standard hooks for the stirrups and ties

shall be ___.

a. 90-degree bend plus 6 db extension at the free

end of bar for 16mm and smaller
b. 90-degree bend plus 12 db extension at the free
of end bar for 20 mm and 25 mm dia
c. 135-degree bend plus 6 db extension at the free
end of bar for 25 mm and smaller
d. All of the above
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223. The standard hooks for the stirrups and ties

shall be ___.

a. 90-degree bend plus 6 db extension at the free

end of bar for 16mm and smaller
b. 90-degree bend plus 12 db extension at the free
of end bar for 20 mm and 25 mm dia
c. 135-degree bend plus 6 db extension at the free
end of bar for 25 mm and smaller
d. All of the above
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224. In spirally reinforced or tied reinforcement

compression members, clear distance is ___.

a. 1.5 db
b. 2.0 db
c. 5.0 db
d. 1.0 db
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224. In spirally reinforced or tied reinforcement

compression members, clear distance is ___.

a. 1.5 db
b. 2.0 db
c. 5.0 db
d. 1.0 db
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225. Where parallel reinforcement is placed in two

or more layers, bars in the upper layers shall be
___.

a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 40 mm
d. 50 mm
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225. Where parallel reinforcement is placed in two

or more layers, bars in the upper layers shall be
___.

a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 40 mm
d. 50 mm
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226. In walls and slabs other than concrete joist

construction, primary flexural reinforcement is ___.

a. 300 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 450 mm
d. 500 mm
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226. In walls and slabs other than concrete joist

construction, primary flexural reinforcement is ___.

a. 300 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 450 mm
d. 500 mm
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227. Bundled bars shall be enclosed within stirrups

or ties but bars larger than larger than _mm shall
not be bundled.

a. 28 mm
b. 32 mm
c. 36 mm
d. 40 mm
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227. Bundled bars shall be enclosed within stirrups

or ties but bars larger than larger than _mm shall
not be bundled.

a. 28 mm
b. 32 mm
c. 36 mm
d. 40 mm
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228. A standard hook may consist of a 180-degree

bend plus a 4 db extension at free end of ___.

a. 55 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 85 mm
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228. A standard hook may consist of a 180-degree

bend plus a 4 db extension at free end of ___.

a. 55 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 85 mm
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229. Non-prestressed bars shall be enclosed by

lateral ties at least 10 mm dia in size for ___.

a. 12 mm diameter
b. 15 mm diameter
c. 20 mm diameter
d. 22 mm diameter
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229. Non-prestressed bars shall be enclosed by

lateral ties at least 10 mm dia in size for ___.

a. 12 mm diameter
b. 15 mm diameter
c. 20 mm diameter
d. 22 mm diameter
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230. In joist construction, ribs shall not be less than

100 mm in width and shall have a depth of not less
than ___.

a. 2
b. 2 ½
c. 3
d. 3 ½
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230. In joist construction, ribs shall not be less than

100 mm in width and shall have a depth of not less
than ___.

a. 2
b. 2 ½
c. 3
d. 3 ½
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231. For T-beam construction with a slab on one

side only, the effective overhanging flange shall be
___.

a. One-twelfth the span length of the beam

b. One-half the clear distance to the next web
c. Smaller of the above
d. NOTA
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231. For T-beam construction with a slab on one

side only, the effective overhanging flange shall be
___.

a. One-twelfth the span length of the beam

b. One-half the clear distance to the next web
c. Smaller of the above
d. NOTA
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232. Maximum usable strain at the extreme

concrete compression fiber shall be ___.

a. 0.001
b. 0.002
c. 0.003
d. 0.004
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232. Maximum usable strain at the extreme

concrete compression fiber shall be ___.

a. 0.001
b. 0.002
c. 0.003
d. 0.004
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233. A property of material to expand or contract

by foreseeable amounts when it is pulled or
compressed and regains its shape when these
forces are released.

a. Elasticity
b. Rigidity
c. Compressibility
d. Flexibility
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233. A property of material to expand or contract

by foreseeable amounts when it is pulled or
compressed and regains its shape when these
forces are released.

a. Elasticity
b. Rigidity
c. Compressibility
d. Flexibility
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234. A force which tends to shorten a member

laterally.

a. Tension
b. Compression
c. Bending
d. Torsion
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234. A force which tends to shorten a member

laterally.

a. Tension - pull
b. Compression
c. Bending - push and pull
d. Torsion - twist
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235. Pressure due to a push from retained earth.

a. Soil bearing pressure

b. Surcharge pressure
c. Earth pressure
d. Hydrostatic pressure
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235. Pressure due to a push from retained earth.

a. Soil bearing pressure

b. Surcharge pressure
c. Earth pressure
d. Hydrostatic pressure

Earth pressure refers to the force exerted by soil or

other earth materials on a retaining structure, such
as a wall or a foundation. This pressure is a result of
the weight of the soil above the structure and any
additional loads applied to it.
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236. Tiny bubbles, usually from 0.01 mm to 0.10

mm in size, purposely brought into the cement
paste.

a. Honeycombed
b. Entrained air
c. Trapped air
d. Flow air
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236. Tiny bubbles, usually from 0.01 mm to 0.10

mm in size, purposely brought into the cement
paste.

a. Honeycombed - concrete defect

b. Entrained air
c. Trapped air
d. Flow air
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237. An anchor bolt into masonry consisting of a

split malleable-iron cone inserted thin end first
into a drilled or cored hole. A bolt between the
split halves’ projects outside the hole.

a. Contraction bolt
b. Expansion bolt
c. Bearing bolt
d. Extrusion bolt
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237. An anchor bolt into masonry consisting of a

split malleable-iron cone inserted thin end first
into a drilled or cored hole. A bolt between the
split halves’ projects outside the hole.

a. Contraction bolt
b. Expansion bolt
c. Bearing bolt
d. Extrusion bolt
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238. Reinforced concrete in which internal stresses

have been introduced to reduce potential tensile
stresses in concrete resulting from loads.

a. Precast concrete
b. Pre-stressed concrete
c. Plain concrete
d. Plastic concrete
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238. Reinforced concrete in which internal stresses

have been introduced to reduce potential tensile
stresses in concrete resulting from loads.

a. Precast concrete - fabricated

b. Pre-stressed concrete
c. Plain concrete - no reinforcement
d. Plastic concrete
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239. A three-dimensional structural system

without bearing walls composed of members
interconnected so as to function as a complete
self-contained unit with or without the aid of
horizontal diaphragms or bracing systems.

a. Braced frame
b. Space frame
c. Trussed frame
d. A-frame
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239. A three-dimensional structural system

without bearing walls composed of members
interconnected so as to function as a complete
self-contained unit with or without the aid of
horizontal diaphragms or bracing systems.

a. Braced frame - concentric or eccentric

b. Space frame
c. Trussed frame
d. A-frame
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240. Length of embedded reinforcement required

to develop the design strength of a reinforcement
at a critical section.

a. End anchorage
b. Embedment length
c. Development length
d. Critical length
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240. Length of embedded reinforcement required

to develop the design strength of a reinforcement
at a critical section.

a. End anchorage
b. Embedment length - beyond a critical section
c. Development length
d. Critical length
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241. A space frame designed to carry all vertical

gravity loads.

a. Bearing wall system

b. Bracing system
c. Vertical load carrying space frame
d. Moment resisting space system
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241. A space frame designed to carry all vertical

gravity loads.

a. Bearing wall system - w/o complete vertical load

carrying space frame
b. Bracing system
c. Vertical load carrying space frame
d. Moment resisting space system - flexure
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242. An element or system is one whose

deformation under lateral load significantly larger
than adjoining parts of the system.

a. Boundary element
b. Platform
c. Horizontal bracing system
d. Flexible element
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242. An element or system is one whose

deformation under lateral load significantly larger
than adjoining parts of the system.

a. Boundary element
b. Platform
c. Horizontal bracing system
d. Flexible element
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243. What is a design analysis requirement,

considered as a basis for the structural design of
buildings and structures where the total lateral
forces are distributed to the various vertical
elements of the lateral force resisting system in
proportion to their rigidities considering the
rigidity of the horizontal bracing system or
diaphragm?

a. Shear and moment diagram

b. Distribution or horizontal shear
c. Stability against overturning
d. Horizontal torsional moments
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243. What is a design analysis requirement,

considered as a basis for the structural design of
buildings and structures where the total lateral
forces are distributed to the various vertical
elements of the lateral force resisting system in
proportion to their rigidities considering the
rigidity of the horizontal bracing system or
diaphragm?

a. Shear and moment diagram

b. Distribution or horizontal shear
c. Stability against overturning
d. Horizontal torsional moments
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244. A 2” x 7” gauge 16 steel Z purlin is used on a

streel truss with a roof inclination of 20- degrees.
The common construction problem during purlin
installation is the high probability of the purlins to
deflect and bend down about the minor Y-Y axis
as a result of its dead weight and live load. What is
the structural member in the steel truss framing
counteracts these forces in compression?

a. Purlin cross braces

b. Purlin struts
c. Purlin sag rods
d. Purlin cleats
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244. A 2” x 7” gauge 16 steel Z purlin is used on a

streel truss with a roof inclination of 20- degrees.
The common construction problem during purlin
installation is the high probability of the purlins to
deflect and bend down about the minor Y-Y axis
as a result of its dead weight and live load. What is
the structural member in the steel truss framing
counteracts these forces in compression?

a. Purlin cross braces

b. Purlin struts
c. Purlin sag rods
d. Purlin cleats
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245. The minimum clearance measured from the

bottom of the bottom of the bars to the bottom of
the beam for all concrete beams when exposed to
atmosphere should be ___.

a. 40 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 60 mm
d. 75 mm
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245. The minimum clearance measured from the

bottom of the bottom of the bars to the bottom of
the beam for all concrete beams when exposed to
atmosphere should be ___.

a. 40 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 60 mm
d. 75 mm
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246. The most important factor affecting the

strength of the concrete is the ___.

a. Water tightness
b. Form lumber
c. Water-cement ratio
d. Workability
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246. The most important factor affecting the

strength of the concrete is the ___.

a. Water tightness
b. Form lumber
c. Water-cement ratio
d. Workability
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247. Minimum spacing of bolts in timber

connections measured from center of bolts for
parallel to grain loading is equal to ___.

a. 2.75 x diameter of bolt

b. 6 x diameter of bolt
c. 4 x diameter of bolt
d. 2.5 x diameter bolt
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247. Minimum spacing of bolts in timber

connections measured from center of bolts for
parallel to grain loading is equal to ___.

a. 2.75 x diameter of bolt

b. 6 x diameter of bolt
c. 4 x diameter of bolt
d. 2.5 x diameter bolt
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248. What is a wall designed to resist lateral forces

parallel to the plane of the wall?

a. Earthquake resistant wall

b. Shear wall
c. Horizontal diaphragm wall
d. Diaphragm
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248. What is a wall designed to resist lateral forces

parallel to the plane of the wall?

a. Earthquake resistant wall

b. Shear wall
c. Horizontal diaphragm wall
d. Diaphragm
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249. The effect of delaying the onset of hardening

and usually also for reducing the rate of the
reaction of cement.

a. Pozzoland
b. Lime
c. Plasticizer
d. Retardant
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249. The effect of delaying the onset of hardening

and usually also for reducing the rate of the
reaction of cement.

a. Pozzoland
b. Lime
c. Plasticizer - water reducer
d. Retardant
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250. What is the method of introducing a jacking

force in which tendons are tensioned after the
concrete has hardened enough to sustain this
jacking force?

a. Freyssinet
b. Pretensioning
c. Prestressed concrete
d. Post tensioning
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250. What is the method of introducing a jacking

force in which tendons are tensioned after the
concrete has hardened enough to sustain this
jacking force?

a. Freyssinet - father of prestressed

b. Pretensioning - pull before concrete
c. Prestressed concrete
d. Post tensioning
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251. The required maximum finished dimension

size of wooden support in meters for a onestorey
house having a total maximum height of 5.50 m
and spacing of post at 1.60 m as per national
building code.

a. 0.15 x 0.15
b. 0.20 x 0.20
c. 0.25 x 0.25
d. 0.125 x 0.125
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251. The required maximum finished dimension

size of wooden support in meters for a onestorey
house having a total maximum height of 5.50 m
and spacing of post at 1.60 m as per national
building code.

a. 0.15 x 0.15
b. 0.20 x 0.20
c. 0.25 x 0.25
d. 0.125 x 0.125
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252. What is the minimum diameter of bolts to be

used in timber connections and fastening in
accordance with NSCP?

a. 10 mm
b. 12 mm
c. 16 mm
d. 20 mm
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252. What is the minimum diameter of bolts to be

used in timber connections and fastening in
accordance with NSCP?

a. 10 mm
b. 12 mm
c. 16 mm
d. 20 mm
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253. What is the force per unit area?

a. Stress
b. Strain
c. Yield force
d. Load
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253. What is the force per unit area?

a. Stress
b. Strain - deformation of a body
c. Yield force
d. Load
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254. In pretensioning, a device used to anchor

tendon during hardening of concrete.

a. Clip angle
b. Base jack
c. Standard hook
d. Anchorage device
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254. In pretensioning, a device used to anchor

tendon during hardening of concrete.

a. Clip angle
b. Base jack
c. Standard hook
d. Anchorage device
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255. Nominal strength multiplied by a strength

reduction factor.

a. Required strength
b. Calculated strength
c. Design strength
d. Reduced strength
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255. Nominal strength multiplied by a strength

reduction factor.

a. Required strength
b. Calculated strength
c. Design strength
d. Reduced strength
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256. An assemblage of framing members designed

to support gravity loads and resist lateral forces.

a. Frame
b. Grid
c. Structure
d. System
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256. An assemblage of framing members designed

to support gravity loads and resist lateral forces.

a. Frame
b. Grid
c. Structure
d. System
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257. It is a space frame in which the members and

joints are capable of resisting forces primarily by
flexure.

a. Bearing wall system

b. Bracing system
c. Vertical load carrying space frame
d. Moment resisting space system
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257. It is a space frame in which the members and

joints are capable of resisting forces primarily by
flexure.

a. Bearing wall system - w/o a complete carrying

space frame
b. Bracing system
c. Vertical load carrying space frame - vertical
gravity loads
d. Moment resisting space system
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258. The boundary element of a diaphragm or

shear wall which is assumed to take axial stresses
analogous to the flanges of the beam.

a. Diaphragm strut
b. Drag strut
c. Horizontal brace
d. Diaphragm chord
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258. The boundary element of a diaphragm or

shear wall which is assumed to take axial stresses
analogous to the flanges of the beam.

a. Diaphragm strut
b. Drag strut
c. Horizontal brace
d. Diaphragm chord
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259. It is defined as the total designed lateral force

or shear at the base of the structure.

a. Gravity force
b. Base shear
c. Cantilever effect
d. P-delta forces
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259. It is defined as the total designed lateral force

or shear at the base of the structure.

a. Gravity force
b. Base shear
c. Cantilever effect
d. P-delta forces
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260. Support for concrete formwork or for an arch

during construction

a. Flushing
b. False work
c. Gantry
d. Trestle
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260. Support for concrete formwork or for an arch

during construction

a. Flushing
b. False work
c. Gantry
d. Trestle

Centering / falsework is used to support an arch or

dome while it is under construction.
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261. A piece of steel plate, usually roughly

rectangular or triangular, which connects the
members of a truss.

a. Base plate
b. Lacing
c. Tie plate
d. Gusset plate
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261. A piece of steel plate, usually roughly

rectangular or triangular, which connects the
members of a truss.

a. Base plate
b. Lacing
c. Tie plate
d. Gusset plate
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262. Light metal members fixed diagonally to two

channels or four angle sections to form a
composite strut.

a. Tie plates
b. Shear connectors
c. Lacing
d. Base plates
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262. Light metal members fixed diagonally to two

channels or four angle sections to form a
composite strut.

a. Tie plates
b. Shear connectors
c. Lacing
d. Base plates
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263. A column that fails when overloaded by

buckling rather by crushing.

a. Intermediate column
b. Short column
c. Long column
d. Pedestal
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263. A column that fails when overloaded by

buckling rather by crushing.

a. Intermediate column
b. Short column
c. Long column
d. Pedestal
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264. A unit of force in the SI system equal to 0.225

lb.

a. Kilo newton
b. Newton
c. Mega pascal
d. Kilo pascal
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264. A unit of force in the SI system equal to 0.225

lb.

a. Kilo newton
b. Newton
c. Mega pascal
d. Kilo pascal
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265. A stress that remains in a material from its

manufacturing process.

a. Buckling stress
b. Residual stress
c. Resilience
d. Salinity
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265. A stress that remains in a material from its

manufacturing process.

a. Buckling stress
b. Residual stress
c. Resilience
d. Salinity
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266. A column when overloaded will fail not by

crippling but by crushing.

a. Intermediate column
b. Short column
c. Long column
d. Pedestal
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266. A column when overloaded will fail not by

crippling but by crushing.

a. Intermediate column
b. Short column
c. Long column - buckling
d. Pedestal
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267. A small member, such as an angle, welded to

a slender beam or column web to prevent
buckling of the web. These are often placed under
concentrated loads.

a. Buckler
b. Stiffener
c. Lacing
d. Capping
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267. A small member, such as an angle, welded to

a slender beam or column web to prevent
buckling of the web. These are often placed under
concentrated loads.

a. Buckler
b. Stiffener
c. Lacing
d. Capping
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268. A beam or wall projecting above a slab and

monolithic with it.

a. Canopy
b. Parapet
c. Upstand
d. Underpin
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268. A beam or wall projecting above a slab and

monolithic with it.

a. Canopy
b. Parapet
c. Upstand
d. Underpin
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269. The load reduction factor for a reinforced

concrete subjected to bearing is ___.

a. 0.90
b. 0.75
c. 0.85
d. 0.70
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269. The load reduction factor for a reinforced

concrete subjected to bearing is ___.

a. 0.90
b. 0.75
c. 0.85
d. 0.70
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270. The allowable tensile stress applied on the net

area of a pin connected steel member is ___.

a. 0.45 fy
b. 0.66 fy
c. 0.60 fy
d. 0.50 fy
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270. The allowable tensile stress applied on the net

area of a pin connected steel member is ___.

a. 0.45 fy
b. 0.66 fy
c. 0.60 fy
d. 0.50 fy
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271. It is an iron block which is raised by means of a

hoist and allowed to drop freely on the head of a
pile in order to drive in into the ground.

a. Drive pipe
b. Drop hammer
c. Drop panels
d. Driving cap
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271. It is an iron block which is raised by means of a

hoist and allowed to drop freely on the head of a
pile in order to drive in into the ground.

a. Drive pipe
b. Drop hammer
c. Drop panels
d. Driving cap
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272. What is the maximum permissible water-

cement ratio for air-entrained concrete when
strength data from field experience or trial
mixtures are not available if f’c=25 Mpa

a. 0.60
b. 0.39
c. 0.50
d. 0.49
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272. What is the maximum permissible water-

cement ratio for air-entrained concrete when
strength data from field experience or trial
mixtures are not available if f’c=25 Mpa

a. 0.60
b. 0.39
c. 0.50
d. 0.49
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273. It is a system of slab construction in which

there are no beams or other projections below the
bottom surface of the slab.

a. Flat slab
b. Ribbed slab
c. One way slab
d. Flat plates
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273. It is a system of slab construction in which

there are no beams or other projections below the
bottom surface of the slab.

a. Flat slab
b. Ribbed slab
c. One way slab
d. Flat plates
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274. It is an aggregate with a dry, loose weight of

1100 kg/cu.m or less.

a. Lightweight aggregate
b. Dry weight aggregate
c. Heavy weight aggregate
d. Substandard aggregate
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274. It is an aggregate with a dry, loose weight of

1100 kg/cu.m or less.

a. Lightweight aggregate
b. Dry weight aggregate
c. Heavy weight aggregate
d. Substandard aggregate
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275. Those structures are necessary for emergency

post-earthquake operations

a. Hazardous facilities
b. Standard facilities
c. Essential facilities
d. Non-occupant facilities
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275. Those structures are necessary for emergency

post-earthquake operations

a. Hazardous facilities
b. Standard facilities
c. Essential facilities
d. Non-occupant facilities
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276. What is the least number of bars in a spiral

column as provided by the ACI specification?

a. 6
b. 8
c. 4
d. 10
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276. What is the least number of bars in a spiral

column as provided by the ACI specification?

a. 6
b. 8
c. 4
d. 10
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277. In floor design where partition locations are

subject to change, how much load is added as a
uniformly distributed dead load in addition to all
other loads?

a. 500 Pa
b. 1500 Pa
c. 2000 Pa
d. 1000 Pa
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277. In floor design where partition locations are

subject to change, how much load is added as a
uniformly distributed dead load in addition to all
other loads?

a. 500 Pa
b. 1500 Pa
c. 2000 Pa
d. 1000 Pa
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278. Concrete with a very low water cement ratio

used for binding concrete, base courses and roller
compacted concrete.

a. Lightweight concrete
b. Aerated concrete
c. Lean concrete
d. Air-entrained concrete
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278. Concrete with a very low water cement ratio

used for binding concrete, base courses and roller
compacted concrete.

a. Lightweight concrete
b. Aerated concrete
c. Lean concrete
d. Air-entrained concrete
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279. If concrete in structure will dry under service

conditions, cores shall be air dried for ___ days
before test and shall be tested dry.

a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 20 days
d. 28 days
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279. If concrete in structure will dry under service

conditions, cores shall be air dried for ___ days
before test and shall be tested dry.

a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 20 days
d. 28 days

For most concrete structures, the curing period at

temperatures above 5º C (40º F) should be a
minimum of 7 days or until 70% of the specified
compressive or flexural strength is attained. The
period can be reduced to 3 days if high early
strength concrete is used and the temperature is
above 10º C (50º F).
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280. Concrete cover for pipes, conduits and fitting

shall not be less than ___ for concrete exposed to
earth or weather.

a. 40 mm
b. 30 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 50 mm
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280. Concrete cover for pipes, conduits and fitting

shall not be less than ___ for concrete exposed to
earth or weather.

a. 40 mm
b. 30 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 50 mm
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281. Any condition, as fracturing, buckling, or

plastic deformation that renders a structural
assembly, element or joint incapable of sustaining
the load carrying function for which it was
designed.

a. Structural failure
b. Structural strain
c. Structural fatigue
d. All of the above
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281. Any condition, as fracturing, buckling, or

plastic deformation that renders a structural
assembly, element or joint incapable of sustaining
the load carrying function for which it was
designed.

a. Structural failure
b. Structural strain
c. Structural fatigue
d. All of the above
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282. A beam extending over more than 2 supports

in order to develop greater rigidity and smaller
moments than a series of simple beams having
similar spans and loading. Both fixed end and
continuous beams are indeterminate structures
for which the values of all reactions, shears and
moments are dependent not only on span and
loading but also on cross sectional shape and
material.

a. Continuous beam
b. Cantilever beam
c. Two way slab
d. One way slab
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282. A beam extending over more than 2 supports

in order to develop greater rigidity and smaller
moments than a series of simple beams having
similar spans and loading. Both fixed end and
continuous beams are indeterminate structures
for which the values of all reactions, shears and
moments are dependent not only on span and
loading but also on cross sectional shape and
material.

a. Continuous beam
b. Cantilever beam
c. Two way slab
d. One way slab
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283. Where will you locate the soil test holes?

a. Anywhere within the site

b. Under the columns
c. Outside the building
d. NOTA
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283. Where will you locate the soil test holes?

a. Anywhere within the site

b. Under the columns
c. Outside the building
d. NOTA
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284. Who will conduct the soil bearing test?

a. Geodetic engineer
b. Geotechnical engineer
c. Structural engineer
d. Architect
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284. Who will conduct the soil bearing test?

a. Geodetic engineer
b. Geotechnical engineer
c. Structural engineer
d. Architect
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285. Which column span will not accommodate a

2 car parking?

a. 6.50 m
b. 6 m
c. 5.50 m
d. 4.50 m
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285. Which column span will not accommodate a

2 car parking?

a. 6.50 m
b. 6 m
c. 5.50 m
d. 4.50 m
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286. What type of road pavement will least allow

water percolation?

a. Asphalt
b. Concrete
c. Sand
d. Aggregate
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286. What type of road pavement will least allow

water percolation?

a. Asphalt
b. Concrete
c. Sand
d. Aggregate
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287. What is the nominal thickness of CHB for

exterior wall without plastering?

a. 150 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 200 mm
d. NOTA
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287. What is the nominal thickness of CHB for

exterior wall without plastering?

a. 150 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 200 mm
d. NOTA
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288. In case of budgetary constraints, what is the

foundation system that can be used for soft soil?

a. Driven foundation
b. Isolated footing with tie beam
c. Floating foundation
d. Continuous footing
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288. In case of budgetary constraints, what is the

foundation system that can be used for soft soil?

a. Driven foundation
b. Isolated footing with tie beam
c. Floating foundation - equal weight of soil to the
building
d. Continuous footing
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289. What is a foundation wall that encloses a

usable area under the building?

a. Basement wall
b. Cellar
c. Crawl space
d. Retaining wall
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289. What is a foundation wall that encloses a

usable area under the building?

a. Basement wall
b. Cellar
c. Crawl space
d. Retaining wall
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290. A slight convex curvature intentionally built

into a beam, girder or truss to compensate for an
anticipated deflection.

a. Camber
b. Deflection
c. Inflation
d. Inflection
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290. A slight convex curvature intentionally built

into a beam, girder or truss to compensate for an
anticipated deflection.

a. Camber
b. Deflection
c. Inflation
d. Inflection
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291. What type of foundation is normally used for a

project at 35% sloping site?

a. Cantilever footing
b. Floating foundation
c. Isolated footing with tie beam
d. Matt foundation
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291. What type of foundation is normally used for a

project at 35% sloping site?

a. Cantilever footing
b. Floating foundation
c. Isolated footing with tie beam
d. Matt foundation
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292. What type of foundation is normally used for a

residential project with a hard soil?

a. Isolated footing
b. Floating foundation
c. Isolated footing with tie beam
d. Mat foundation
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292. What type of foundation is normally used for a

residential project with a hard soil?

a. Isolated footing
b. Floating foundation - equal weight of soil to the
building
c. Isolated footing with tie beam
d. Mat foundation - weak soil
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293. What is the coincidence of the natural period

of structure with the dominant frequency in the
ground motion?

a. Structural vibration effects

b. Harmonic motion
c. Soil-structure resonance
d. Frequency equivalence
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293. What is the coincidence of the natural period

of structure with the dominant frequency in the
ground motion?

a. Structural vibration effects

b. Harmonic motion
c. Soil-structure resonance
d. Frequency equivalence
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294. Which if the following criterion is not

applicable for the plug and slot welds?

a. The diameter of the holes for the plug weld shall

be not less than the thickness of the part
containing it plus 8 mm nor greater than 2 ¼”
thickness of the weld metal.
b. The minimum center-to-center spacing of plug
welds shall be 4 times the diameter of the hole.
c. The minimum spacing of the lines of slot welds
in a direction transverse to their length shall be 8
times the width of the slot
d. The length of the slot weld shall not exceed 10
times the thickness of the weld.
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294. Which if the following criterion is not

applicable for the plug and slot welds?

a. The diameter of the holes for the plug weld shall

be not less than the thickness of the part
containing it plus 8 mm nor greater than 2 ¼”
thickness of the weld metal.
b. The minimum center-to-center spacing of plug
welds shall be 4 times the diameter of the hole.
c. The minimum spacing of the lines of slot welds
in a direction transverse to their length shall be 8
times the width of the slot
d. The length of the slot weld shall not exceed 10
times the thickness of the weld.
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295. This element at any transverse cross section of

a straight beam is the algebraic sum of the
moments taken about an axis passing through the
centroid of the cross section, of all the loads and
reactions applied to the portion of the beam on
either side of the cross section?

a. Resisting moment
b. External moment
c. Bending moment
d. Reaction
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295. This element at any transverse cross section of

a straight beam is the algebraic sum of the
moments taken about an axis passing through the
centroid of the cross section, of all the loads and
reactions applied to the portion of the beam on
either side of the cross section?

a. Resisting moment
b. External moment
c. Bending moment
d. Reaction
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296. Which standard specification should quality

deformed steel welded wire fabric for concrete
reinforcement conform to?

a. ASTM A 496:1985
b. ASTM A 706:1986
c. ASTM A 497:1986
d. ASTM A 615:1987
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296. Which standard specification should quality

deformed steel welded wire fabric for concrete
reinforcement conform to?

a. ASTM A 496:1985
b. ASTM A 706:1986
c. ASTM A 497:1986
d. ASTM A 615:1987
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297. The modulus of elasticity of concrete in MPa is

equal to ___.

a. 1000 sqrt of f’c

b. 15100 sqrt of f’c
c. 0.17 sqrt of f’c
d. 4700 sqrt of f’c
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297. The modulus of elasticity of concrete in MPa is

equal to ___.

a. 1000 sqrt of f’c

b. 15100 sqrt of f’c
c. 0.17 sqrt of f’c
d. 4700 sqrt of f’c