Q.1

If the dimensions of a rectangular section of a short column arecm xcm, its unsupported length should be restricted to

  • 9.0 m
  • 10.0 m
  • 11.0 m
  • 12.0 m
Q.2

Pick up the correct statement regarding columns.

  • The cross sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement, should not be less than 0.8% nor more than 4% of its gross sectional area
  • The minimum of longitudinal bars provided in rectangular and circular columns are 4 and 6 respectively
  • In helically reinforced column, the minimum number of longitudinal reinforcement should be six
  • If the effective length of a column is less than three times its lateral dimension, it is generally called a pedestal
  • All the above.
Q.3

In compression members, the lap length of a bar should not be less than

  • 12 φ
  • 16 φ
  • 20 φ
  • 24 φ
  • 30 φ
Q.4

The minimum compressive strength oncm cubes of Mgrade concrete at 7 days, should be a minimum of

  • 7 N/mm2
  • 10 N/mm2
  • 20 N/mm2
  • 30 N/mm2
Q.5

The distance between, rivet line and the nearest edge of a joint not exposed to weather, is taken (where t is thickness in mm of the thinner outside plate).

  • 6 t
  • 8 t
  • 10 t
  • 12 t
Q.6

The slenderness ratio of a tie in a roof truss if subjected to action of wind and seismic forces, should not be greater than

  • 180
  • 210
  • 250
  • 350
Q.7

The grade of reinforced concrete to be used in sea water or structures exposed to sea water should be

  • M 10
  • M 15
  • M 20
  • M 30
Q.8

The minimum horizontal distance between two parallel main reinforcing bars, is

  • the diameter of the bar if their diameters are same
  • the diameter of the longer bar if their diameters are unequal
  • 5 mm more than nominal maximum size of the coarse aggragate
  • greatest value of the above.
Q.9

The outstand of stiffeners should be (where t is the thickness of flat).

  • 6 t
  • 8 t
  • 10 t
  • 12 t
Q.10

For concreting of shallow sections with vibration, the work ability of concrete should be

  • very low
  • low
  • medium
  • high.
Q.11

If the specified thickness of a footing iscm, the depth of the form work may be tolerated from

  • - 2 mm to + 2 mm
  • - 3 mm to + 3 mm
  • - 4 mm to + 4 mm
  • - 5 mm to + 5 mm
Q.12

If fck is characteristic compressive strength of concrete, the flexural and split tensile strength fcr = afck N/mm2 where the value of a is

  • 0.4
  • 0.5
  • 0.6
  • 0.7
  • 0.8
Q.13

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • For steel castings, the minimum tensile strength is 41 kg/mm2 and minimum yield stress is 20.5 kg/mm2
  • For mild steel the minimum tensile strength is 44 kg/mm2 and minimum elongation of 23% on a gauge length of 5.65A
  • For high tensile steel, the minimum tensile strength is 58 kg/mm2
  • All the above.
Q.14

The slenderness effect of a wall is considered if the effective height of the wall exceeds the thickness

  • 8 times
  • 10 times
  • 12 times
  • 16 times
Q.15

If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least ......of main reinforcement

  • 40%
  • 50%
  • 60%
  • 70%.
Q.16

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • Net sectional area of a tension member is its gross area less deductions for holes
  • Gross diameter of river hole is 1.5 mm in excess of its normal diameter if it is greater than 25 mm
  • Gross diameter of the rivet hole is 2.0 mm in excess of its normal diameter if it is greater than 25 mm
  • The total deduction area for the holes is obtained by the product of the thickness and sum of the diameters of the holes in any chain across the member
  • All the above.
Q.17

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • The unit weight of plain concrete is assumed as 2400 N/m3
  • The unit weight of reinforced concrete is assumed as 2500 N/m3
  • The dead load includes self weight of the structural member plus weight of finishes and walls or partitions
  • All the above.
Q.18

The spans of filler joists supporting a slab may be considered approximately equal if the longest span does not exceed the shortest span more than

  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 15%
  • 20%
Q.19

Columns are designed for a minimum eccentricity equal to 1/(unsupported length ofthe column), subject to a minimum of

  • 5 mm
  • 10 mm
  • 15 mm
  • 20 mm
Q.20

All reinforcement should be free from

  • loose mill scales
  • loose rust
  • paints
  • oil
  • all the above.
Q.21

Pick up the correct statement regarding columns.

  • The cross sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement, should not be less than 0.8% nor more than 4% of its gross sectional area
  • The minimum of longitudinal bars provided in rectangular and circular columns are 4 and 6 respectively
  • In helically reinforced column, the minimum number of longitudinal reinforcement should be six
  • If the effective length of a column is less than three times its lateral dimension, it is generally called a pedestal
  • All the above.
Q.22

The minimum compressive strength oncm cubes of Mgrade concrete at 7 days, should be a minimum of

  • 7 N/mm2
  • 10 N/mm2
  • 20 N/mm2
  • 30 N/mm2
Q.23

The concrete is deemed not to comply with the strength requirements if the strength is less than the greater of

  • characteristic strength minus 1.35 times the standard deviation
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  • 0.8 times the characteristic strength
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  • the average strength of all the samples is less than the characteristic strength plus times the standard deviation.
  • all the above.
Q.24

The slenderness effect of a wall is considered if the effective height of the wall exceeds the thickness

  • 8 times
  • 10 times
  • 12 times
  • 16 times
Q.25

The concrete is deemed not to comply with the strength requirements if the strength is less than the greater of

  • characteristic strength minus 1.35 times the standard deviation
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  • 0.8 times the characteristic strength
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  • the average strength of all the samples is less than the characteristic strength plus times the standard deviation.
  • all the above.
Q.26

The concrete is deemed not to comply with the strength requirements if the strength is less than the greater of

  • characteristic strength minus 1.35 times the standard deviation
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  • 0.8 times the characteristic strength
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  • the average strength of all the samples is less than the characteristic strength plus times the standard deviation.
  • all the above.
Q.27

All reinforcement should be free from

  • loose mill scales
  • loose rust
  • paints
  • oil
  • all the above.
Q.28

The concrete is deemed not to comply with the strength requirements if the strength is less than the greater of

  • all the above.
  • characteristic strength minus 1.35 times the standard deviation
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  • 0.8 times the characteristic strength
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  • the average strength of all the samples is less than the characteristic strength plus times the standard deviation.
Q.29

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • Net sectional area of a tension member is its gross area less deductions for holes
  • Gross diameter of river hole is 1.5 mm in excess of its normal diameter if it is greater than 25 mm
  • Gross diameter of the rivet hole is 2.0 mm in excess of its normal diameter if it is greater than 25 mm
  • The total deduction area for the holes is obtained by the product of the thickness and sum of the diameters of the holes in any chain across the member
  • All the above.
Q.30

Columns are designed for a minimum eccentricity equal to 1/(unsupported length ofthe column), subject to a minimum of

  • 5 mm
  • 10 mm
  • 15 mm
  • 20 mm
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