1. : In all types of soils ______ is the foundation’s minimum depth.
(A) 280 mm
(B) 680 mm
(C) 500 mm
(D) 350 mm
2. : If the factor of safety is 3 and the ultimate load is 127.32 N, determine the working stress?
(A) 42 N/m²
(B) 55 N/m²
(C) 48 N/m²
(D) 46 N/m²
3. : Most of the compressive force is shared by ______ in T beams.
(A) Flange
(B) Web
(C) Rib
(D) Neutral axis
4. : Maximum _____ is less in the T beams.
(A) Shear stress
(B) Bending moment
(C) Bending stress
(D) Shear force
5. : The ______ moment is always less than support moment in continuous beams.
(A) Sagging
(B) Mid span
(C) Downward
(D) Upward
6. : For the continuous beam, lighter materials of the construction are used.
(A) True
(B) False
(C) Partially True
Answer: (A) True
7. : 3 × _________ = Volumetric strain
(A) Lateral stress
(B) Lateral strain
(C) Linear stress
(D) Linear strain
8. : _____ moment is developed at supports in continuous beams.
(A) Couple
(B) Sagging
(C) Hogging
(D) Static
9. : What will be the minimum eccentricity for columns, as per IS 456-2000?
(A) l/400 + D/40
(B) l/500 + D/30
(C) l/450 + D/45
(D) l/250 + D/25
10. : What will be the value of effective length, at both ends if columns are effectively restrained against rotation and held in position?
(A) 0.6 × l
(B) 0.77 × l
(C) 0.65 × l
(D) 0.9 × l
11. : Reinforcement wound spiral in a column is called ________
(A) Tied column (short column)
(B) Spiral column
(C) Composite column
(D) —
12. : Compressive loads carried by inclined members are called ______
(A) Winch
(B) Strut
(C) Post
(D) Pedestal
13. : Malleability’s good example is?
(A) Lead
(B) Concrete
(C) Copper
(D) Glass
14. : What polygonal links are called?
(A) Lateral ties
(B) Crancked bars
(C) Bent up bars
(D) Anchorage bars
15. : The least of the _________ pitch of the lateral ties should not be more than?
(A) 550 mm
(B) 500 mm
(C) 450 mm
(D) 300 mm