1. The gap between web plates and flange plates for fillet welds should not be more than
A. 0.5 mm
B. 0.75 mm
C. 1.0 mm
D. 1.25 mm
E. 1.5 mm
Answer: E
2. A continuous beam shall be deemed to be a deep beam if the ratio of its effective span to overall depth, is
A. 2.0
B. 2.5
C. less than 2
D. less than 2.5
Answer: B
3. The depth ‘d’ of webs without horizontal stiffeners and consisting of tongue plates is taken lesser than the depth of the girder between the flanges less the sum of the depth of the tongue plates, and
A. eight times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
B. six times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
C. four times the sum of the thickness of tongue plates
D. None of the above.
Answer: A
4. The area of the concrete in compression plus the area of reinforcement transferred on the basis of modular ratio, is called
A. transferred section
B. equivalent section
C. cracked section
D. none of these.
Answer: C
5. For design of a column the eccentricity of loading shall be taken as the distance from the assumed point of application of the load to the centroid of the column, subject to a minimum of
A. 10 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 40 mm
E. 50 mm
Answer: E
6. The maximum area of compression reinforcement in a beam of cross section B x D is limited to
A. 0.02 BD
B. 0.03 BD
C. 0.04 BD
D. 0.05 BD
Answer: C
7. Moist curing of the exposed surfaces of concrete is done at least for
A. 3 days
B. 5 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Answer: C
8. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The gross section of the web of rolled I-beams is the depth of the beam multiplied by the web thickness
B. The gross section of the web of channels is the depth of the web multiplied by its thickness
C. The gross section of the web of plate girders is the depth of the web plate multiplied by its thinkness
D. None of these.
Answer: B
9. If the ratio of effective span to overall depth of a simply supported beam is equal or greater than 1 but less than or equal to 2, the lever arm, is
A. 0.2 (l + 2D)
B. 0.3 (l + 3D)
C. 0.2 (l + 3D)
D. 0.3 (l + 2D)
Answer: A
10. The test strength of the sample is taken as the average of the strength of
A. 2 specimens
B. 3 specimens
C. 4 specimens
D. 5 specimens
Answer: B
11. The maximum deflection of a structure should not normally exceed lesser of the span/350 or
A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 25 mm
Answer: C
12. Pick up the correct statement regarding columns.
A. The cross sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement, should not be less than 0.8% nor more than 4% of its gross sectional area
B. The minimum of longitudinal bars provided in rectangular and circular columns are 4 and 6 respectively
C. In helically reinforced column, the minimum number of longitudinal reinforcement should be six
D. If the effective length of a column is less than three times its lateral dimension, it is generally called a pedestal
E. All the above.
Answer: E
13. For heavily reinforced concrete member, the nominal maximum size of the aggregates should be restricted to
A. 5 mm less than the minimum clear distance between the main bars
B. 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement
C. smaller of (a) and (b)
D. greater of (a) and (b)
Answer: C
14. The minimum pitch i.e., the distance between centres of rivet holes is not less than
A. 1.5 times the hole diameter
B. 2.0 times the hole diameter
C. 2.5 times the hole diameter
D. 3.0 times the hole diameter
E. None of these.
Answer: C
15. Dispersion of load through the flange to web is considered as dispersed uniformly at an angle θ° is
A. 10°
B. 15°
C. 20°
D. 25°
E. 30°
Answer: E
16. The grade of concrete generally not used in the reinforced concrete, is
A. M 10
B. M 15
C. M 20
D. M 40
Answer: A
17. The outstand of stiffeners should be (where t is the thickness of flat).
A. 6 t
B. 8 t
C. 10 t
D. 12 t
Answer: D
18. The reduced level of third floor of a building near a column is 205.350 m. The reduced levels of the undersides of four beams supporting the fourth floor framing into the column mutually perpendicular are 208.350 m, 208.450 m, 208.500 m and 208.550 m. The supported length of the column is
A. 3.000 m
B. 3.100 m
C. 3.150 m
D. 3.200 m
Answer: A
19. The distance between, rivet line and the nearest edge of a joint not exposed to weather, is taken (where t is thickness in mm of the thinner outside plate).
A. 6 t
B. 8 t
C. 10 t
D. 12 t
Answer: D
20. For the plain reinforcing bars in compression, the permissible design bond stress in tension, is increased by
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
E. 30%
Answer: D
21. The cover to the main reinforced may be reduced up to one third of the specified cover but not less than
A. 5 mm
B. 7 mm
C. 10 mm
D. 15 mm
Answer: A
22. The reduced level of third floor of a building near a column is 205.350 m. The reduced levels of the undersides of four beams supporting the fourth floor framing into the column mutually perpendicular are 208.350 m, 208.450 m, 208.500 m and 208.550 m. The supported length of the column is
A. 3.000 m
B. 3.100 m
C. 3.150 m
D. 3.200 m
Answer: A
23. The distance between, rivet line and the nearest edge of a joint not exposed to weather, is taken (where t is thickness in mm of the thinner outside plate).
A. 6 t
B. 8 t
C. 10 t
D. 12 t
Answer: D
24. Pick up the correct precaution while spilicing the reinforcing bars
A. These are provided away from the sections of maximum stress
B. These are staggered
C. These are provided if the B.M. is more than 50% of M.R.
D. Not more than half the bars are spliced at a section
E. All the above.
Answer: E
25. The over all depth of a solid slab is 20 cm and effective depth is 15 cm. The horizontal distance between parallel main reinforcement should not be more than
A. 30 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 45 cm
D. 60 cm
Answer: C
26. The ratio of minimum compressive strength on 15 cm cubes prepared with the concrete of M 20 grade and M 40 grade, at 7 days should be at least
A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 3/2
D. 2.0
Answer: B
27. The grade of plain concrete to be used in sea water or structures exposed to sea water, should be
A. M lO
B. M 15
C. M 20
D. M 30
Answer: B
28. In case of continuous beams, the distance between the points of zero moment, may be obtained as (where l is the effective span).
A. 0.5 l
B. 0.6 l
C. 0.7 l
D. 0.8 l
Answer: C
29. The reinforcing bars in beams are not bundled in contact if the diameter of the bars, exceeds
A. 12 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 35 mm
D. 30 mm
E. 36 mm
Answer: E
30. For the reinforced concrete member totally immersed in sea water, the normal cover provided for the reinforcing bars is further increased by
A. 10 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 40 mm
E. 50 mm
Answer: D
31. The effective and actual lengths of a cantilever are same if continuous at the support,
A. unstrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
B. with partial restraint against torsion of the support and free at the end
C. restrained against torsion at the support and free at the end
D. none of the these.
Answer: C
32. If the dimensions of a rectangular section of a short column are 15 cm x 20 cm, its unsupported length should be restricted to
A. 9.0 m
B. 10.0 m
C. 11.0 m
D. 12.0 m
Answer: A
33. The slenderness ratio of single angle discontinuous struts conmected by a single rivet or bolt, shall not exceed
A. 110
B. 130
C. 150
D. 180
Answer: D
34. In adverse circumtances, the reinforced concrete member immersed in sea water or subjected to sea spray, the maximum permissible cover for the reinforcing bars, should not exceed
A. 40 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 60 mm
D. 70 mm
E. 75 mm
Answer: E
35. The designed transverse shear in lacing is assumed as
A. 2.5% of axial load
B. 3% of axial load
C. 3.5% of axial load
D. 4% of axial load.
Answer: A
36. For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be
A. 1.2 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load
B. 1.4 times the minimum overturning moment due to dead load
C. sum of (a) and (b)
D. none of these.
Answer: C
37. The creep coefficient i.e. the ratio of ultimate creep and elastic strain after
A. 7 days is 2.2
B. 28 days is 1.6
C. 365 days is 1.1
D. all the above.
Answer: D
38. In compression members, the lap length of a bar should not be less than
A. 12 φ
B. 16 φ
C. 20 φ
D. 24 φ
E. 30 φ
Answer: D
39. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The distance between centres of two adjacent rivets in line with the direction of stress shall not exceed 16 t or 200 mm whichever is less in tension members
B. The distance between the centres of two adjacent rivets in line with the direction of stress shall not exceed 12 t or 203 mm whichever is less in compression members
C. The minimum pitch of rivets should not be less than 2.5 times the diameter of the rivet hole
D. The distance between centres of any two consecutive rivets in a line adjacent and parallel to an edge of an outside plate shall hot exceed 100 mm + 4 t or 200 mm whichever is less both in compression and tension
E. All the above.
Answer: E
40. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The diameter of a rivet, before driving is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet
B. The diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the gross area of the rivet
C. For rivets of nominal diameters less than 25 mm, the diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet plus 1.5 mm
D. For rivets of nominal diameters exceeding 25 mm, the diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet plus 2 mm
E. All the above.
Answer: E
41. For nominal mix concrete M 15, the required weight of fine and coarse aggregates is 350 kg and the volume of water is
A. 30 litres
B. 32 litres
C. 34 litres
D. 45 litres
Answer: B
42. Moist sand may contain surface water by mass upto
A. 7.5%
B. 5.0%
C. 2.5%
D. 1.25%
Answer: C
43. The minimum horizontal distance between two parallel main reinforcing bars, is
A. the diameter of the bar if their diameters are same
B. the diameter of the longer bar if their diameters are unequal
C. 5 mm more than nominal maximum size of the coarse aggragate
D. greatest value of the above.
Answer: D
44. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The unit weight of plain concrete is assumed as 2400 N/m3
B. The unit weight of reinforced concrete is assumed as 2500 N/m3
C. The dead load includes self weight of the structural member plus weight of finishes and walls or partitions
D. All the above.
Answer: D
45. The spans of filler joists supporting a slab may be considered approximately equal if the longest span does not exceed the shortest span more than
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer: C
46. The thickness of the steel
A. exposed to weather and accessible for repainting, should be not less than 6 mm
B. in main members not directly exposed to weather should not be less than 6 mm
C. in secondary members not directly exposed to weather shall be not less than 4.5 mm
D. All the above.
Answer: D
47. The anchorage value of standard U-type hook of a reinforcing bar of diameter d in tension, is
A. 4 d
B. 8 d
C. 12 d
D. 16 d
E. 20 d
Answer: D
48. A simply supported beam shall be deemed to be a deep beam if the ratio of its effective span to overall depth, is
A. 2.0
B. 2.5
C. less than 2
D. less than 2.5
Answer: A
49. All reinforcement should be free from
A. loose mill scales
B. loose rust
C. paints
D. oil
E. all the above.
Answer: E
50. For concreting of heavily reinforced sections without vibration, the workability of concrete should be
A. very low
B. low
C. medium
D. high.
Answer: D
51. The effective depth of a shallow beam is the distance between
A. maximum compression and tension fibres
B. neutral axis and maximum compression fibre
C. neutral axis and maximum tension fibre
D. maximum compression fibre and the centroid of the tension reinforcement
E. none of these.
Answer: D
52. The minimum area of cross section of reinforcement in either direction of a slab should not be less than …… of the slab cross section
A. 0.75%
B. 0.10%
C. 0.15%
D. 0.20%
Answer: C
53. Pick up the correct statement for the web stiffeners.
A. vertical stiffeners are spaced at a distance not greater than 1.5 d and not less than 0.33 d
B. d is the distance between flange angles or the clear distance between flanges
C. for horizontal stiffeners, d is the clear distance between the horizontal stiffener and the tension flange
D. all the above.
Answer: D
54. Removal of props under
A. slabs spanning upto 4.5 m is 7 days
B. slabs spanning more than 4.5 m is 14 days
C. beams spanning upto 6 m is 14 days
D. beams spanning more than 6 m is 21 days
E. all the above.
Answer: E
55. Columns are designed for a minimum eccentricity equal to 1/30 (unsupported length ofthe column), subject to a minimum of
A. 5 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 15 mm
D. 20 mm
Answer: D
56. The grade of reinforced concrete to be used in sea water or structures exposed to sea water should be
A. M 10
B. M 15
C. M 20
D. M 30
Answer: C
57. If the specified thickness of a footing is 100 cm, the depth of the form work may be tolerated from
A. – 2 mm to + 2 mm
B. – 3 mm to + 3 mm
C. – 4 mm to + 4 mm
D. – 5 mm to + 5 mm
Answer: D
58. If the main reinforcement of the slab is parallel to a T-beam, the transverse reinforcement at mid span of the slab is provided at least ……of main reinforcement
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%.
Answer: C
59. The minimum diameter of longitudinal reinforcement of a column should not be less than
A. 6 mm
B. 8 mm
C. 10 mm
D. 12 mm
E. 20 mm
Answer: D
60. Generally acceptable nominal size of aggregates for reinforced concrete, is
A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 25 mm
E. 40 mm
Answer: C
61. For achieving suitably a low permeability
A. strong and dense aggregates are used
B. low water – cement ratio is used
C. proper curing is done for hydration
D. proper compaction is done
E. All the above.
Answer: E
62. Minimum thickness of steel work directly exposed to weather and accessible for cleaning and repainting, the thickness should be not less than
A. 4 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 8 mm
D. 7 mm
Answer: B
63. For spans upto 10 m, the safe span to depth ratio for
A. cantilever is 7
B. simply supported beams is 20
C. continuous beams is 26
D. all the above.
Answer: D
64. The angle of inclination of the lacing bars with axis of the member is kept between
A. 20° and 50°
B. 30° and 60°
C. 40° and 70°
D. 50° and 80°
Answer: C
65. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Net sectional area of a tension member is its gross area less deductions for holes
B. Gross diameter of river hole is 1.5 mm in excess of its normal diameter if it is greater than 25 mm
C. Gross diameter of the rivet hole is 2.0 mm in excess of its normal diameter if it is greater than 25 mm
D. The total deduction area for the holes is obtained by the product of the thickness and sum of the diameters of the holes in any chain across the member
E. All the above.
Answer: E
66. The concrete may be accepted if the average equivalent cube strength of the cores, is at least 85% of the cube strength of the concrete grade at the specified age and no individual core possesses strength less than
A. 90%
B. 85%
C. 80%
D. 75%
E. 70%
Answer: D
67. The slenderness ratio of a tie in a roof truss if subjected to action of wind and seismic forces, should not be greater than
A. 180
B. 210
C. 250
D. 350
Answer: D
68. For concreting of shallow sections with vibration, the work ability of concrete should be
A. very low
B. low
C. medium
D. high.
Answer: A
69. The slenderness effect of a wall is considered if the effective height of the wall exceeds the thickness
A. 8 times
B. 10 times
C. 12 times
D. 16 times
Answer: C
70. For design purpose, the moment at the support where two unequal spans or spans not equally loaded meet, is
A. lesser value
B. greater value
C. average of two values
D. none of these.
Answer: C
71. As per IS : 800-1982, the coefficient of expansion for steel per degree centigrade per unit length, is
A. 0.000011
B. 0.000012
C. 0.000013
D. 0.000014
Answer: B
72. The flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab with or without drops and is supported
A. on columns without column head
B. on columns with column head
C. on beams
D. None of these.
Answer: C
73. The ratio of the effective length to the least radius of gyration of a tie member of a roof truss, which gets subjected to reversal of stress shall not exceed
A. 180
B. 200
C. 240
D. 350
Answer: D
74. The structure which is subjected to an imposed load after 72 hours for a period of 24 hours, is deemed to be unacceptable if it fails to recover the net deflection less than
A. 90%
B. 85%
C. 80%
D. 75%
Answer: C
75. The pitch of transverse reinforcement of a column is taken as
A. least lateral diamension of the compression member
B. sixteen times the smallest diameter of the longitudinal reinforcement of the column
C. forty eight times the diameter of the transverse reinforcement
D. least value of the above.
Answer: D
76. The pH value of water to be used in concrete shall generally be
A. not more than 7
B. not less than 6
C. not less than 5
D. not more than 6
Answer: B
77. If the ratio of effective span to overall depth of a simply supported beam is less than 1, the lever arm is
A. 0.3l
B. 0.4l
C. 0.5l
D. 0.6l
Answer: D
78. If the ends of the compression flanges of simply supported girders are fully restrained against lateral bending, the effective length is taken as
A. span
B. 0.85 x span
C. 0.7 x span
D. 0.5 x span
Answer: C
79. The individual part of the structures is subjected to a load test for 24 hours by applying a load equal to full dead load of the structure plus
A. imposed load
B. 1.15 times imposed load
C. 1.25 times imposed load
D. 1.3 times imposed load.
Answer: C
80. The width of lacing bars in mm is kept
A. equal to nominal rivet diameter
B. twice the nominal rivet diameter
C. thrice the nominal rivet diameter
D. maximum of the above rounded to nearest 5 mm.
Answer: D
81. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column is kept not less than the diameter of the bar or 40 mm
B. The cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in beam is kept not less than the diameter of the bar or 25 mm
C. The end cover of a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a beam is kept not less than twice the diameter or 25 mm
D. The cover for tensile reinforcement in a slab is kept not less than diameter of the bar or 15 mm
E. All the above
Answer: E
82. The minimum thickness of the web plate for a crane gantry plate girder with a lifting load exceeding 15 tonnes, is
A. 4 mm
B. 5 mm
C. 6 mm
D. 8 mm
Answer: D
83. The greater clear dimension of web of thickness’t’ should not exceed
A. 180 t
B. 200 t
C. 240 t
D. 270 t
Answer: D
84. For under water concreting.
A. at least 10 percent more cement is required as compared to dry conditions
B. the volume of coarse aggregates shall not be less than one and half times and not more than twice that of fine aggregate
C. the slump should not be less than 100 mm and not more than 180 mm
D. dewatering by pumping is not done or until 24 hours thereafter
E. All the above
Answer: E
85. Creep of concrete is assumed proportional to the stress if the stress does not exceed …….of the characteristic compressive strength
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 33%
E. 50%
Answer: D
86. The characteristic strength of concrete is the strength of material if its test result is not less than
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
E. 10%
Answer: D
87. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Flange joints are preferably located at points of maximum stress
B. The area of splice plates should be 5% in excess of flange elements spliced
C. The C.G. of the flange splice should coincide with that of the element spliced
D. For welding flange splice, complete penetration butt welds should be used
E. None of these.
Answer: A
88. The minimum length of the side or diameter of the column base shall not be less than (where d is the minimum diameter of the column).
A. (d + 75) mm
B. 1.2 (d – 75) mm
C. 1.5 (d + 75) mm
D. 1.6 (d + 75) mm
Answer: C
89. Minimum thickness of steel work directly exposed to weather but not accessible for cleaning and repainting, the thickness should be not less than
A. 4 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 7 mm
D. 8 mm
Answer: D
90. The side face reinforcement is provided if the depth of the web of a beam exceeds
A. 600 mm
B. 650 mm
C. 700 mm
D. 750 mm
E. 800 mm
Answer: D
91. The staggered pitch is the distance between two consecutive rivets measured
A. parallel to the direction of stress in the member
B. perpendicular to the direction of stress in the member
C. diagonally
D. none of these.
Answer: A
92. For nominal mix concrete M 20, the required quantity of water per 50 kg. of cement, is
A. 60 litres
B. 45 litres
C. 34 litres
D. 30 litres
Answer: D
93. The maximum spacing of shear reinforcement should not exceed 0.75 d subject to a minimum of
A. 300 mm
B. 350 mm
C. 400 mm
D. 450 mm
E. 500 mm
Answer: D
94. The development length of each bar of three bars bundled together is increased by
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 33%
D. 50%
Answer: C
95. Four reinforcing bars of 30 mm diameter each, are bundled in contact. The lower two bars extend up to end supports. The distance between the points of termination of the upper bars, is kept
A. zero
B. 1.2 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 0.75 m
Answer: B
96. A column of rectangular section is considered short, if both the slenderness ratios are less than
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 16
Answer: C
97. The tolerances for the form work of columns and beams range from
A. – 3 mm to + 6 mm
B. – 4 mm to + 8 mm
C. – 6 mm to + 12 mm
D. – 8 mm to + 12 mm
Answer: C
98. The effective length of lacing is the distance
A. between the inner end rivets of the bar for single lacing
B. 0.7 of the distance between the inner end rivets of the bar for double lacing
C. between the inner ends of effective lengths of welds connecting the members
D. 0.7 of the distance stated in (c)
E. all the above.
Answer: E
99. The actual length of a column provided with a cap and base, is the distance between
A. top of the base and underside of the cap
B. bottom of the base and underside of the cap
C. top of the base and top of the cap
D. bottom of the base and top of the cap.
Answer: D
100. The total area of side face reinforcement, in case of a deep beam should not be less than
A. 0.1% of web area
B. 0.2% of web area
C. 0.3% of web area
D. 0.4% of web area.
Answer: B
101. The average 28 days compressive strength of at least three 15 cm concrete cubes prepared with available water as compared to the average strength of three similer concrete cubes prepared with distilled water, should be at least
A. 70%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 95%
Answer: C
102. For deformed reinforcing bars, the permissible design bond stress may be increased by
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
E. 60%
Answer: E
103. The maximum pitch of rivets for compression and tension members should not exceed
A. 32 t
B. 200 mm
C. 40 t
D. 300 mm
E. both (a) and (d)
Answer: E
104. Minimum diameter of the lateral ties should not be less than
A. 4 mm
B. 5 mm
C. 6 mm
D. 10 mm
Answer: B
105. Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.
A. Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
B. surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C. Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D. Both (b) and (c)
E. Both (a) and (b)
Answer: D
106. The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day
A. 2.5 sqm
B. 5.0 sqm
C. 7.5 sqm
D. 10 sqm
Answer: C
107. The order of booking dimensions is
A. Length, breadth, height
B. Breadth, length, height
C. Height, breadth, length
D. None of these.
Answer: A
108. As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken
A. 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users
B. 1.20 litres for 15 users
C. 1.35 for 20 users
D. All the above.
Answer: D
109. Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate
A. Wall thickness
B. Room area
C. Verandah area
D. W.C. area
E. Courtyard area.
Answer: E
110. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment
B. The bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force
C. The bending of bars near supports is generally at 45°
D. All the above.
Answer: D
111. The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of
A. Honey comb brick work
B. Brick flat soling
C. Half brick walls or the partition
D. All the above.
Answer: D
112. Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these.
Answer: A
113. Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.
A. Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
B. Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
C. Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
D. In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified
E. All the above.
Answer: E
114. In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes
A. Setting and laying
B. Bed concreting
C. Connection to drains
D. All of these.
Answer: D
115. In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and
A. breadth of the wall
B. half breadth of wall on each side
C. one fourth breadth of wall on each side
D. None of these.
Answer: B
116. The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept
A. 60 cm
B. 70 cm
C. 75 cm to 80 cm
D. 80 cm
Answer: C
117. While preparing a detailed estimate
A. Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m
B. Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm
C. Volume should be measured correct to O.Olcum
D. All the above.
Answer: D
118. Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following :
A. It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer
B. It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap
C. The height of fresh air inlet pipe fixed vertically with wall is 3 m
D. The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
E. The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps.
Answer: E
119. The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres
A. Root slabs
B. Floors
C. D.P.C.
D. Wall panels
E. All the above.
Answer: E
120. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contigencies, work charged establishment, tool and plants, is called work value
B. The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges, is called actual cost
C. The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval
D. The order of a competent authority sanctioning a properly detailed estimate of the cost of a work of construction or repair is called technical sanction
E. All the above.
Answer: E
121. The plinth area of a building not includes
A. area of the walls at the floor level
B. area of stair cover
C. internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
D. lift and wall including landing
E. area of cantilevered porch.
Answer: E
122. The minimum width of a septic tank is taken
A. 70 cm
B. 75 cm
C. 80 cm
D. 90 cm
Answer: B
123. The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is
A. Reinforced brick work
B. Broken glass coping
C. Brick edging
D. Brick work in arches.
Answer: B
124. The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system
A. at every change of direction
B. at every change of gradient
C. at every 30 m intervals
D. at the point where vertical soil pipe joins the house drain
E. All the above.
Answer: E
125. If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by
A. Mid-section formula
B. Trapezoidal formula
C. Prismoidal formula
D. All the above.
Answer: D
126. In the mid-section formula
A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections
D. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
E. (a), (b) and (c) of the above.
Answer: E
127. The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is
A. Collapsible gates
B. Rolling shutters
C. Steel doors
D. Ventilators and glazing.
E. All the above.
Answer: E
128. The most reliable estiamte is
A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate
D. Cube rate estimate
E. None of these.
Answer: A
129. The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is
A. 2.5 sq m
B. 4.0 sq m
C. 6.0 sq m
D. 8.0 sq m
E. 10 sq m
Answer: D
130. The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is
A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. Location of site and local labour charges
E. All the above.
Answer: E
131. The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in
A. Cub.m
B. Sq m
C. Metres
D. None of these
Answer: B
132. The area is measured correct to the nearest
A. 0.01 sqm
B. 0.02 sqm
C. 0.03 sqm
D. 0.04 sqm
E. 0.05 sqm
Answer: A
133. Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings
A. Water closets
B. Flushing pipes
C. Lavatary basins
D. Sinks
E. All the above.
Answer: E
134. The volume is measured correct to the nearest
A. 0.01 cum
B. 0.02 cum
C. 0.03 cum
D. 0.04 cum
E. 0.05 sum
Answer: A
135. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The earth work of cutting in trenches or borrow pits in fairly uniform ground is measured with the help of average depths of the dead men
B. The earth work in trenches or borrow pits in irregular ground is measured by taking the difference in levels before and after completion of work
C. The earth work in trenches or borrow pits, where neither a nor b is feasible, are measured from the fillings after deduction of voids
D. All the above.
Answer: D
136. Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is
A. Cleats
B. Brackets
C. Bolts
D. Distance separators
E. All the above.
Answer: E
137. While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed
A. at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar
B. in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more
C. for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more
D. All the above.
Answer: D
138. The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as
A. Excavation
B. Surface dressing
C. Cutting
D. Surface excavation.
Answer: D
139. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. Dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m
B. Areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m
C. Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cm m
D. Weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes
Answer: C
140. The measurement is not made in square metres in case of
A. D.P.C. (Damp proof course)
B. Form works
C. Concrete Jaffries
D. R.C. Chhajja.
Answer: D
141. According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is
A. Length, breadth, height
B. Breadth, length, height
C. Height, length, breadth
D. None of these.
Answer: A
142. The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is
A. The end sections are parallel planes
B. The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends
C. The volume of the prismoidal is over-es-timted and hence a prismoidal correction is applied
D. All the above.
Answer: D
143. The cross-sections for a highway is taken at
A. right angle to the centre line
B. 30 metres apart
C. intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient
D. the starting end points of the curves
E. All the above.
Answer: E
144. The detention period in a septic tank is assumed
A. 20 minutes
B. 25 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 40 minutes
Answer: C
145. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are
A. Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work
B. Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
C. Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work
D. Plastering or pointing, finishing, water supply and sanitary work
E. All the above.
Answer: E
146. The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of
A. Wall facing
B. Columns, lintels, copings
C. Building work
D. Dressed stones in Chajjas
E. (a) and (d) of the above.
Answer: E
147. The ‘centre line method’ is specially adopted for estimating
A. Circular buildings
B. Hexagonal buildings
C. Octagonal buildings
D. Other geometrical shaped buildings
E. All the above.
Answer: E
148. Size, capacity and materials need be specified for
A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ferrules
D. Ball valves
E. All the above.
Answer: E
149. The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per mazdoor per day is
A. 1.00 cubic meter
B. 2.00 cubic meter
C. 3.00 cubic meter
D. 4.00 cubic meter
Answer: C
150. Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to
A. Main soil pipe
B. Bottom of P trap W.C.
C. Top of P trap W.C.
D. Side of water closet.
Answer: C
151. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area
B. The usable covered area of the rooms of any storey of a building is called carpet area
C. The carpet area of a building along with area of its kitchen, pantry, store, lavatory, bath room and glazed verandah, is called floor area
D. None of these.
Answer: D
152. Carpet area does not include the area of
A. the walls along with doors and other openings
B. verandah, corridor and passage
C. bath room and lavatory
D. kitchen and pantry
E. All the above.
Answer: E
153. The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called
A. Master trap
B. Intercepting trap
C. Interception manhole
D. Intercepterchamber
E. All the above.
Answer: E
154. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. Lead is the average horizontal straight distance between the borrow pit and the place of spreading soil
B. The lead is calculated for each block of the excavated area
C. The unit of lead is 50 m for a distance upto 500 m
D. The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km.
Answer: D
155. Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building
A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above.
Answer: D
156. The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to
A. 100%
B. 75%
C. 50%
D. 25%
Answer: C
157. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Pointing is measured in sq.m
B. Plastering is measured in sq.m
C. Glazing is measured in sq.m
D. Striking is measured in sq.m
E. All the above.
Answer: E
158. According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is
A. 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm
C. 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
D. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
Answer: C
159. While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is
A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Kilogram for weight
E. Litre for capacity
Answer: E
160. The slope of the oultet of ‘P trap’ below the horizontal is kept
A. 8°
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°
Answer: D
161. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. In a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided
B. The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.
C. The gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system
D. The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square.
Answer: B
162. The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:
A. Collapsible gates with rails
B. Rolling shutters
C. Expanded metal wire netting
D. M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works.
Answer: D
163. Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds
A. 2.0%
B. 2.5%
C. 4.0%
D. 5.0%
Answer: D
164. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character which could not be predicted during preparation of the estimate, is called contingencies
B. Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment
C. Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used for a particular item
D. The cost per unit at which the article can be procured, from the open market at a given time, is called ‘market rate’
E. All the above.
Answer: E
165. The following item of earth work is not measured separately.
A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearence
C. dead men
D. Steps in deep exavaction
E. All the above.
Answer: E
166. The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended
A. 100 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 175 mm
Answer: B
167. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Bricks are paid per thousand
B. Cement is paid per 50 kg bag
C. Lime is paid per quintal
D. Brick aggregates is paid per cum
E. All the above.
Answer: E
168. The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest
A. 0.25 kg
B. 0.50 kg
C. 0.75 kg
D. 1.00 kg
E. 5 kg
Answer: D
169. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. In order to check up the average depth of excavation, ‘Dead mans’ are left at the mid-widths of borrow pits
B. The earthwork calculation in excavation is made from the difference in levels obtained with a level
C. The earth work in excavation to form the road embankment includes the formation of correct profile and depositing the soil in layers
D. All the above.
Answer: D
170. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. No deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforement
B. No deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m
C. No deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm in cross-section
D. No deductions are made for the ends of dissimilar structures up to 500 sq.cm cross-sectional area
E. None of these.
Answer: E
171. The measurement is made in square metre in case of
A. Cement concrete in foundation
B. R.C.C. structure
C. Hollow concrete block wall
D. Concrete fencing posts
E. None of these.
Answer: E
172. Berms are provided in canals if these are
A. fully in excavation
B. partly in excavtion and partly in embankment
C. fully in embankment
D. All the above.
Answer: B
173. The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of
A. Earth work in excavation
B. Rock cutting
C. Excavation in trenches for foundation
D. Earth work in filling the plinth
E. all the above.
Answer: E
174. The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of
A. One or more than one brick wall
B. Brick work in arches
C. Reinforced brick work
D. Half brick wall.
Answer: D
175. The rate of an item of work depends on
A. Specifications of works
B. Specifications of materials
C. Proportion of mortar
D. Method of construction
E. All the above.
Answer: E
176. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. All pipes and fittings are classified according to their diameters
B. The diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore
C. All pipes are measured along the centre line of the pipes in metres
D. Lead caulked joints are enumerated separately
E. All the above.
Answer: E
