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Question 411

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Which of the following condition should be satisfied, if an aggregate is said to be Elongated aggregate?

  1. AOption (a)

    The greatest dimension (length) of aggregate is greater than 1.8 times their mean dimension (mean dimension referes to mean of sieve size through which a particular aggregate passing through and retainied on)

  2. BOption (b)

    The greatest dimension (length) of aggregate is greater than 2.5 times their mean dimension (mean dimension referes to mean of sieve size through which a particular aggregate passing through and retainied on)

  3. COption (c)

    The smallest dimension (thickness) of aggregate is smaller than 0.9 times their mean dimension (mean dimension referes to mean of sieve size through which a particular aggregate passing through and retainied on)

  4. DOption (d)

    The smallest dimension (thickness) of aggregate is smaller than 0.6 times their mean dimension (mean dimension referes to mean of sieve size through which a particular aggregate passing through and retainied on)

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Answer: (a)A.

The greatest dimension (length) of aggregate is greater than 1.8 times their mean dimension (mean dimension referes to mean of sieve size through which a particular aggregate passing through and retainied on)

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Question 412

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Which of the following equipment is more suitable for transportation of concrete over a long distance, like 10 to 15 kms?

  1. AOption (a)

    Skip and hoist

  2. BOption (b)

    Belt conveyors

  3. COption (c)

    Transit mixers

  4. DOption (d)

    Pumps and pipeline

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Answer: (a)A.

Skip and hoist

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Question 413

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Consider below statements with respect to shear stress distribution in a symmetrical I sections due to bending action, and identify correct answer.

Statement A : Shear stress developed in a I section will be maximum at the junction of flange and web.

Statement B : Shear stress developed in a I section will be maximum at its neutral axis.

  1. AOption (a)

    Statement B is correct and A is incorrect

  2. BOption (b)

    Statement A is correct and B is incorrect

  3. COption (c)

    Both statements are correct

  4. DOption (d)

    Both statements are incorrect

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Answer: (a)A.

Statement B is correct and A is incorrect

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Question 414

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Consider below statements with respect to workability of concrete and identify correct answer.

Statement A : Use of rounded aggregates makes the concrete harsh when compared to angular shaped aggregates.

Statement B : Higher aggregate cement ratio make the concrete mix cohesive and fatty to give better workability

  1. AOption (a)

    Statement B is correct and A is incorrect

  2. BOption (b)

    Both statements are correct

  3. COption (c)

    Both statements are incorrect

  4. DOption (d)

    Statement A is correct and B is incorrect

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Answer: (a)A.

Statement B is correct and A is incorrect

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Question 415

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Efficient transfer of stress between matrix and fibers in fiber reinforced concrete doesnot depend up on ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Intensity of applied load

  2. BOption (b)

    Type of fiber

  3. COption (c)

    Size and shape of the aggregates

  4. DOption (d)

    Fiber geometry

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Answer: (a)A.

Intensity of applied load

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Question 416

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

A rectangular strut of width 150 mm and thickness 120 mm carries a load of 180 kN. Calculate the minimum stress in the section if the load is eccentric by 20 mm in the direction of width and concentric in the direction of thickness. Ignore the self weight of the strut.

  1. AOption (a)

    8 MPa

  2. BOption (b)

    2 MPa

  3. COption (c)

    4 MPa

  4. DOption (d)

    6 MPa

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Answer: (a)A.

8 MPa

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Question 417

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Which of the following product of cement hydration is responsible of flash setting?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tricalcium aluminate

  2. BOption (b)

    Tri-calcium silicate

  3. COption (c)

    Tetracalcium aluminoferrite

  4. DOption (d)

    Di-calcium silicate

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Answer: (a)A.

Tricalcium aluminate

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Question 418

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Identify the incorrect statement with respect to various types of admixtures used in making concrete.

  1. AOption (a)

    Accelerating admixtures are added to concrete to increase the rate of early strength development in concrete.

  2. BOption (b)

    Use of retarders in making concrete allows the concrete to be plastic and workable for a longer time than concrete without retarders.

  3. COption (c)

    Addition of Superplasticizers in making concrete increases the water cement ratio required to attain a particular degree of workability.

  4. DOption (d)

    Addition of Superplasticizers in making concrete increases the workability of concrete for a given water cement ratio.

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Answer: (a)A.

Accelerating admixtures are added to concrete to increase the rate of early strength development in concrete.

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Question 419

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Which of the following in not the assumption made in the analysis of trusses?

  1. AOption (a)

    Members are not rigid

  2. BOption (b)

    Forces are acting only at joints

  3. COption (c)

    The members of trusses are straight

  4. DOption (d)

    Cross sectional area of members of truss is same through out their length

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Answer: (a)A.

Members are not rigid

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Question 420

DSSSB JE 2022• Discipline 3

Large number of cutoff valves are required under which type of below mentioned distribution system?

  1. AOption (a)

    Radial system

  2. BOption (b)

    Dead end system

  3. COption (c)

    Reticular system

  4. DOption (d)

    Tree system

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Answer: (a)A.

Radial system

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