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Browse complete papersA fixed beam AB of span 4 m is carrying a point load of 100 N at the centre. What is the fixed end moment at support A and B?
\( M_A = M_B = -12 \text{ N-m} \)
\( M_A = M_B = -50 \text{ N-m} \)
\( M_A = M_B = -3 \text{ N-m} \)
\( M_A = M_B = -6 \text{ N-m} \)
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\( M_A = M_B = -12 \text{ N-m} \)
A hospital is to be constructed for a total number of 100 beds and the financial requirement for each bed is ₹1,00,000. But there is no drawing available at the beginning. Which financial estimate method is applicable to the construction of the proposed hospital?
Preliminary estimate
Revised estimate
Ballpark estimate
Detailed estimate
Correct answer
Preliminary estimate
What is the scale of water that is required for a city or town having a population of 50,000 to meet fire demand, as recommended by the Indian Standard, IS:9668-1990?
1800 litres per minute
1500 litres per minute
2200 litres per minute
2500 litres per minute
Correct answer
1800 litres per minute
Identify, on the basis of application, whether the following statements regarding quality measures in the construction industry are true/false.
Quality control (QC) tools are used at the project level and deal with conformance to the plans and specs through submittals, mock-ups, shop drawings, inspections, and testing.
Quality assurance (QA) tools are used at the process level and deal with policies and procedures associated with hiring, training, safety, subcontracting, and procurement.
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true
Both statements are false
Correct answer
Both statements are true
In which of the following bearing capacity theories, the shear strength of soil above the footing base was also accounted for in the analysis?
Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory
Vesic's bearing capacity theory
Meyerhof's bearing capacity theory
Hansen's bearing capacity theory
Correct answer
Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory
What form of burnt bricks are used to construct octagonal pillars?
King closer bricks
Bullnose bricks
Compass bricks
Double cant bricks
Correct answer
King closer bricks
Identify whether the following statements with reference to project planning methods are true/false.
Gantt charts are not very good at showing the impact that a delay in one activity might have on another activity or on the overall duration of the project.
Network diagrams show any delay in the project activity and its impact on the other or overall duration of the project.
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
Correct answer
Both statements are true
The stopping sight distance on a level highway road is 61.4 m, done for two-way traffic with two lanes. What is the stopping sight distance for the highway if two-way traffic with a single lane is considered?
61.4 m
150.8 m
30.7 m
122.8 m
Correct answer
61.4 m
The distribution factor for the portion BC from the given beam is:
0.25
0.75
1.0
0.5
Correct answer
0.25
Which type of pipes are well suited for laying in ground liable to subsidence in case of water supply scheme?
Cast iron pipe
PVC pipes
Asbestos cement pipes
Steel pipe
Correct answer
Cast iron pipe