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This section includes 38 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Depending on the degree of workability and placing condition determine the |
| A. | slump value |
| B. | the maximum size of aggregate |
| C. | the amount of mixing water |
| D. | the minimum water-cement ratio |
| Answer» B. the maximum size of aggregate | |
| 2. |
Which of the following does not comes under the types of progressive collapse |
| A. | domino-type collapse |
| B. | section type collapse |
| C. | stability type collapse |
| D. | mixed-type collapse |
| Answer» D. mixed-type collapse | |
| 3. |
In a Prefabricated R C floors in a cyclone prone zone the Structural deck concrete of grade not leaner than .............. should be provided over pre-cast components to act monolithic with them. |
| A. | m10 |
| B. | m15 |
| C. | m20 |
| D. | m25 |
| Answer» D. m25 | |
| 4. |
How many methods are generally used to avoid the disproportionate collapse in a building? |
| A. | oone |
| B. | two |
| C. | three |
| D. | zero |
| Answer» D. zero | |
| 5. |
Which of the following defines Magnitude? |
| A. | the severity of earthquake shaking is assessed using a descriptive scale |
| B. | quantitative measure of the size of the earthquake at its source |
| C. | both a &b |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. both a &b | |
| 6. |
Choose the correct answer in terms of special requirements for building in High Seismic Zones |
| A. | the height of the building shall generally restricted to 5 stores in zone v |
| B. | the height of the building shall generally restricted to 6 stores in zone v |
| C. | the height of the building shall generally restricted to 7 stores in zone v |
| D. | the height of the building shall generally restricted to 8 stores in zone v |
| Answer» B. the height of the building shall generally restricted to 6 stores in zone v | |
| 7. |
Damping is the energy dissipation properties of a material or system under stress. |
| A. | dynamic stress |
| B. | static stress |
| C. | non cyclic stress |
| D. | cyclic stress |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The elastic rebound theory is an explanationfor how ... is spread duringearthquakes |
| A. | load |
| B. | stress |
| C. | energy |
| D. | intensity of load |
| Answer» D. intensity of load | |
| 9. |
Choose the correct answer. |
| A. | converting static load into dynamic load is known as equivalent design loads. |
| B. | converting dynamic load into static load is known as equivalent design loads. |
| C. | both a &b |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. both a &b | |
| 10. |
................... is the factor used to obtain the design seismic force depending on the functional use of the structure, characterized by hazardous consequences of its failure, its post-earthquake functional need, historic value, or economic importance. |
| A. | importance factor |
| B. | response reduction factor |
| C. | all of the above |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. response reduction factor | |
| 11. |
Plant fabrication is suited better for |
| A. | large number of small prefabricates |
| B. | large e long panel members |
| C. | standard is members |
| D. | limited production |
| Answer» B. large e long panel members | |
| 12. |
Transportation of precast members accounts for about |
| A. | 20-25%ofthecostof production and assembling |
| B. | 10-15% of the cost of production and assembling |
| C. | 10-20% of the cost of production and assembling |
| D. | 5-15% of the cost of production and assembling |
| Answer» C. 10-20% of the cost of production and assembling | |
| 13. |
In places where transportation of large members is difficult what kind of fabrication is preferred? |
| A. | plant prefabrication |
| B. | site fabrication |
| C. | standardisation |
| D. | prefabricate systems |
| Answer» C. standardisation | |
| 14. |
During disuniting joints are provided at |
| A. | at corners or point of minimum bending moment joint |
| B. | at center of member |
| C. | at intersections |
| D. | at tension joints |
| Answer» B. at center of member | |
| 15. |
During design of elements in prefabricated structures due consideration should be given to |
| A. | quality materials |
| B. | stresses developed during handling the members |
| C. | minimum factor of safety |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The economy of cross section is measured by |
| A. | shape factor |
| B. | form factor |
| C. | section modulus |
| D. | material |
| Answer» C. section modulus | |
| 17. |
Based on load transfer the joints can be classified as |
| A. | tension joint |
| B. | compression joint |
| C. | flexural joint |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
What is the disadvantages of disuniting of structures? |
| A. | easy to transport the members from casting yard to site. |
| B. | requires lesser capacity of lifting arrangements. |
| C. | identifying the joint location |
| D. | require less amount of supporting arrangements |
| Answer» D. require less amount of supporting arrangements | |
| 19. |
At what point in the members disuniting should be done? |
| A. | at minimum shear points |
| B. | at corners or points of minimum moments |
| C. | at points of maximum moment |
| D. | at intersections |
| Answer» C. at points of maximum moment | |
| 20. |
Why should we give allowance for joint deformation? |
| A. | to take care of the joints |
| B. | to take care of the deformation due toir regularities |
| C. | to take care of the disuniting of member |
| D. | to take care of moments in the members |
| Answer» C. to take care of the disuniting of member | |
| 21. |
The large reinforced concrete roofing members in prefabricated structures are |
| A. | directly supported by main girders |
| B. | directly supported on panel members |
| C. | two way reinforcement is provided |
| D. | provided with less reinforcement |
| Answer» B. directly supported on panel members | |
| 22. |
What is disuniting of Structure? |
| A. | dividing into panels |
| B. | organizing the panels |
| C. | erecting the panels |
| D. | making into smaller members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
In the production of prefabricated structures how does the material used in construction affect the element? |
| A. | material quality and economic design |
| B. | smaller members |
| C. | disuninting of members |
| D. | joints |
| Answer» B. smaller members | |
| 24. |
Prefabrication is a.................... construction method |
| A. | automotive |
| B. | modern |
| C. | established |
| D. | industrialised |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
If Joint deformation in the prefabricated structures is allowed It means |
| A. | allowance for joint flexibility |
| B. | allowance for stress |
| C. | allowance for swaying |
| D. | allowance for stress accumulation |
| Answer» B. allowance for stress | |
| 26. |
What demands for disuniting the prefabricated structures? |
| A. | less weight |
| B. | quality |
| C. | transportation and placing of structures |
| D. | design constraints |
| Answer» D. design constraints | |
| 27. |
Certain geometric discipline using practical approaches which relate to setup coordination and measurement of components and spaces in building design is introduced in |
| A. | standardization |
| B. | modular coordination |
| C. | remoulding |
| D. | moulding |
| Answer» C. remoulding | |
| 28. |
Slip form construction is a construction method in which concrete is poured into |
| A. | static firm |
| B. | continuously moving firm |
| C. | vertically moving firm |
| D. | interrupted firms |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which of the below equipment is not used for hoisting of prefabricated components? |
| A. | stationary cranes |
| B. | cranes on rails |
| C. | mobile cranes |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Which method is not adopted in precasting? |
| A. | tilting mould method |
| B. | long line method |
| C. | extrusion method |
| D. | static method |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Which are the characteristics of Materials used for construction of PFS? |
| A. | thermal insulation property |
| B. | combustibility |
| C. | heavier materials |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. combustibility | |
| 32. |
What is the nature erection stresses? |
| A. | dynamic |
| B. | static |
| C. | compatible |
| D. | rigid |
| Answer» B. static | |
| 33. |
What are the Advantages of standardization? |
| A. | easier for design |
| B. | easier to manufacture |
| C. | easier to erection and completion |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Which one is not the characteristic of Materials used for construction of PFS? |
| A. | non durability |
| B. | non combustibility |
| C. | lighter materials |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. non combustibility | |
| 35. |
How may methods are available for Manufacture of precast concrete elements? |
| A. | one |
| B. | two |
| C. | three |
| D. | four |
| Answer» C. three | |
| 36. |
Which of the following stress affects the Transportation? |
| A. | stripping stress |
| B. | dynamic stress |
| C. | erection stress |
| D. | lifting stress |
| Answer» C. erection stress | |
| 37. |
Which of the following stress affects the Demoulding? |
| A. | stripping stress |
| B. | dynamic stress |
| C. | erection stress |
| D. | lifting stress |
| Answer» B. dynamic stress | |
| 38. |
Which is the system for prefabrication? |
| A. | closed pfs. |
| B. | open pfs |
| C. | floor pfs |
| D. | roof system |
| Answer» C. floor pfs | |