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Browse complete papersThe temperature range in a cement kiln is
500°C to 1000°C
1000°C to 1200°C
1300°C to 1500°C
1600°C to 2000°C
Correct answer
500°C to 1000°C
Stone facing work in Ashlar masonry NOT exceeding 8 cm in thickness is considered as _____.
toothing
veneering
punching
facing
Correct answer
toothing
Which one of the following shapes is suitable for the construction of tunnel in soft rocks and provide more working space?
Rectangular
Egg-shaped
Horse-shoe
Circular
Correct answer
Rectangular
The coefficient of passive earth pressure is ________.
less than the coefficient of active earth pressure
greater than the coefficient of active earth pressure
equal to the coefficient of active earth pressure
None of the above
Correct answer
less than the coefficient of active earth pressure
In what type of scaffolding the working platform is supported on movable contrivances like ladders, tripods mounted on wheels?
Patented Scaffolding
Needle Scaffolding
Trestle Scaffolding
Suspended Scaffolding
Correct answer
Patented Scaffolding
The settling velocity of spherical particles of diameter (d) less than 0.1 mm is proportional to
d3
d
d2
d4
Correct answer
d3
Which of the following is NOT a type of boring method used in site exploration?
Sheep foot boring
Wash boring
Percussion boring
Auger boring
Correct answer
Sheep foot boring
When maximum stresses in both steel and concrete simultaneously reach their allowable values, the section is said to be a/an :
underground section
unbalanced section
balanced section
over-reinforced section
Correct answer
underground section
The maximum permissible vertical deflection of a simply supported beam in non industrial buildings if the element is susceptible for cracking is:
span / 360
span / 350
span / 325
span / 300
Correct answer
span / 360
Which of the following common problems is encountered in hot weather on concrete works if no special precautions are taken?
Increased relative humidity
Lower plastic shrinkage
Rapid evaporation of mixing water
Reduced rate of hydration of cement
Correct answer
Increased relative humidity