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  • In the mid-section formula


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  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • (a), (b) and (c) of the above. 


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    • 1. Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following :

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    • 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.
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    • 2. The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is

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    • 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.
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    • 3. The area of the cross-section of a road fully in banking shown in the given figure, is

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    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D. None of these
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    • 4. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • 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.
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    • 5. For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is

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    • A. 0.200 m3
    • B. 0.247 m3
    • C. 0.274 m3
    • D. 0.295 m3
    • Discuss
    • 6. The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is

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    • A. Collapsible gates
    • B. Rolling shutters
    • C. Steel doors
    • D. Ventilators and glazing.
    • E. All the above.
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    • 7. Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.

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    • 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)
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    • 8. The order of booking dimensions is

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    • A. Length, breadth, height
    • B. Breadth, length, height
    • C. Height, breadth, length
    • D. None of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is

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    • A. Reinforced brick work
    • B. Broken glass coping
    • C. Brick edging
    • D. Brick work in arches.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day

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    • A. 2.5 sqm
    • B. 5.0 sqm
    • C. 7.5 sqm
    • D. 10 sqm
    • Discuss


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