1. Rolled steel T-sections are used ?

to transmit bracket loads to the columns

with flat strips to connect plates in the steel rectangular tanks

in both (a) and (b)

none of these

Answer: in both (a) and (b)

Explanation:


2. The working shear stress on gross area of power-driven field rivets, as per IS: 800-1984, is ?

78.5 N/mm² member

94.5 N/mm²

102.5 N/mm²

157.5 N/mm²

Answer: 94.5 N/mm²

Explanation:


3. PERT stands for ?

Programme Estimation and Reporting Technique

Process Estimation and Review Technique

Programme Evaluation and Review Technique

Planning Estimation and Resulting Technique

Answer: Programme Evaluation and Review Technique

Explanation:


4. When float of an activity is negative ?

it represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed

it represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time

the activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of whole project

all of the above

Answer: it represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed

Explanation:


5. An aggregate having all the pores filled with water but having dry surface is called ?

very dry aggregate

dry aggregate

saturated surface dry aggregate

moist aggregate

Answer: saturated surface dry aggregate

Explanation:


6. The development of first 28 days strength is on account of the hydration of ?

dicalcium silicate

tricalcium silicate

tricalcium aluminate

tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Answer: tricalcium silicate

Explanation:


7. Bulking of sand is ?

compacting of sand

segregating sand of particular size

increase in volume of sand due to presence of moisture upto certain extent

none of the above

Answer: increase in volume of sand due to presence of moisture upto certain extent

Explanation:


8. "Colocrete" is the commercial term for ?

high alumina cement

coloured cement

low heat cement

rapid hardening cement

Answer: coloured cement

Explanation:


9. The presence of ............. in water has an adverse effect on the setting time of cement ?

sodium carbonate and bicarbonate

calcium chloride

sodium chloride

sodium sulphate

Answer: sodium carbonate and bicarbonate

Explanation:


10. For mass concrete in piers and abutments, the grade of concrete mix used, is ?

1:1:2

1:15:3

1:2:4

1:3:6

Answer: 1:3:6

Explanation: