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Browse complete papersIn the context of structural design, characteristic load is defined as _____.
the average value of the load from tests
load that has 95% of probability of not being exceeded during the life of the structure
the maximum load ever applied
the arbitrary assumed load
Correct answer
the average value of the load from tests
In an under-reinforced concrete beam section designed using Limit State Design (LSD), the failure is primarily initiated by _______.
crushing of concrete in compression
yielding of the tensile steel reinforcement
simultaneous yielding of steel and crushing of concrete
yielding of the compression steel reinforcement
Correct answer
crushing of concrete in compression
As per IS 456 (2000), for a column design, the cross-sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement, shall be ________ of gross cross-sectional area of the column.
not less than 0.8% nor more than 6%
not less than 1.8% nor more than 4%
not less than 0.06% nor more than 0.8%
not less than 1% nor more than 5%
Correct answer
not less than 0.8% nor more than 6%
As per IS 456:2000, the nominal shear stress (tv) in a rectangular beam is calculated by _______
Where: Vu = Factored shear force at the section (in N)
b = Width of the beam (in mm)
d = Effective depth of the beam (in mm)
\(\rm \frac{V_u}{d}\)
\(\rm \frac{V_u}{b.d}\)
\(\rm \frac{V_u.d}{b}\)
\(\rm \frac{b.d}{V_u}\)
Correct answer
\(\rm \frac{V_u}{d}\)
Identify the INCORRECT statement about mild steel.
It is malleable and ductile.
It cannot be magnetised permanently
It can be welded easily
It is equally strong in tension and in compression.
Correct answer
It is malleable and ductile.
Identify the INCORRECT statement about the setting time of concrete.
Setting time of concrete coincides with the setting time of cement used for making the concrete.
The setting time of concrete is found using penetrometer test.
Setting time of cement is found using the Vicat’s apparatus.
Retarding plasticizers increases the setting time of concrete.
Correct answer
Setting time of concrete coincides with the setting time of cement used for making the concrete.
Earliest Finish time of an activity is ______.
Earliest start time + Duration of that activity
Earliest start time − Duration of that activity
Latest start time + Duration of that activity
Latest start time − Duration of that activity
Correct answer
Earliest start time + Duration of that activity
Which of the following is/are included in the CPWD schedule of rates?
I: The period of completion of each item of work
II: The basic rates of materials
III: The basic rates of labour
Only I
Only II
II and III
I and III
Correct answer
Only I
Consider the following statements about the detailed specification of a work.
Statement I : Only the nature and class of works and the names of the materials that should be used are described.
Statement II : They form a part of the contract document.
Statement III : While writing the detailed specifications, the same order of sequence as the work to be carried out is maintained.
Identify the correct statement(s).
II and III only
I and III only
I only
III only
Correct answer
II and III only
Which of the following methods are used for compacting different types of soil in the field?
Rolling, ramming, vibration
Rolling, ramming, crushing
Consolidating, ramming, vibration
Rolling, ramming, consolidating
Correct answer
Rolling, ramming, vibration