1. The length of a transition curve depends on the rate of change of ?

distance

centrifugal acceleration

speed

tangential acceleration

Answer: centrifugal acceleration

Explanation:

The length of a transition curve depends on the rate of change of centrifugal acceleration.


2. The binding material in the mortar is also called ?

matrix

admixture

paste

adulterant

Answer: matrix

Explanation:

The binding material in the mortar is also called matrix


3. The unit of measurement is square metres in case of ?

cement concrete in foundation

R.C.C. structure

pointing work

hollow concrete block wallaching

Answer: pointing work

Explanation:

The unit of measurement is square metres in case of pointing work.


4. The most accurate method used in a laboratory for the determination of water content is ?

oven drying method

sand bath method

calcium carbide method

Radiation method

Answer: oven drying method

Explanation:

The most accurate method used in a laboratory for the determination of water content is oven drying method.


5. The submerged weight of soil solids per unit volume is ?

wet unit weight

saturated unit weight

dry unit weight

buoyant unit weight

Answer: buoyant unit weight

Explanation:

The submerged weight of soil solids per unit volume is buoyant unit weight.


6. Grade M20 has a nominal mix of ?

1 : 03 : 06

1 : 2 : 4

1 : 05 : 10

1 : 15 : 3

Answer: 1 : 15 : 3

Explanation:

Grade M20 has a nominal mix of 1 : 15 : 3


7. The minimum cover for an RCC column should be ?

greater of 50 mm or diameter

greater of 30 mm or diameter

greater of 25 mm or diameter

greater of 40 mm or diameter

Answer: greater of 40 mm or diameter

Explanation:

The minimum cover for an RCC column should be greater of 40 mm or diameter.


8. An error due to the earth's curvature and refraction is to be corrected using ?

Cc=0.0673D²

Cc=0.0112D²

Cc=0.0136D²

Cc=0.0785D²

Answer: Cc=0.0673D²

Explanation:

An error due to the earth's curvature and refraction is to be corrected using Cc=0.0673D²


9. The chemical formula for lime is ?

CaCO3

CaO

CaO2

Ca203

Answer: CaO

Explanation:

The chemical formula for lime is CaO


10. Sarda type fall was designed to ?

maximise the depth of cutting

minimise the depth of cutting

maintain the depth of cutting

have no relation with depth of cutting

Answer: minimise the depth of cutting

Explanation:

Sarda type fall was designed to minimise the depth of cutting