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  • Question

  • According to IS 399-1963, the weight of the timber is specified at


  • Options
  • A. 8% moisture content
  • B. 10% moisture content
  • C. 12% moisture content
  • D. 14% moisture content.

  • Correct Answer
  • 12% moisture content 

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    • 1. If a is average number of peaks more than 10 mm of uneveness per kilometre, b is average number peaks more than 6 mm for gauge variation per kilometre and c is average number of peaks more than 2 mm twist per metre, then composite current recording index (Ic), as recommended by Indian Northern Railways, is

    • Options
    • A. Ic = 10 - a - b - c/4
    • B. Ic = 20 - a - b - c/4
    • C. Ic = 30 - a - b - c/4
    • D. Ic = 40 - a - b - c/4
      • Discuss
    • 2. The maximum bending moment in a purlin of length L when subjected to a distributed load ?, is assumed

    • Options
    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
      • Discuss
    • 3. A trickling filter is primarily a :

    • Options
    • A. straining process to remove suspended solids from sewage
    • B. biological oxidation process to remove BOD from sewage
    • C. straining process to remove turbidity from water
    • D. straining process to remove bacteria from water
      • Discuss
    • 4. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. Indore method of composting involves decomposition under aerobic conditions
    • B. Bangalore method of composting involves decomposing under anaerobic conditions
    • C. Fully stabilised refuse by the Bangalore method of compositing is a powdery mass called humus
    • D. all of these.
      • Discuss
    • 5. Pick up the explosive used for tunnelling in soft rocks from the following :

    • Options
    • A. blasting gelatine
    • B. special gelatine
    • C. ammonia dynamite
    • D. semi-gelatine.
      • Discuss
    • 6. The owner of the construction company makes use of the estimate :

    • Options
    • A. to determine the capital investment costs.
    • B. to assist in financial arrangements
    • C. to determine economic feasibility of the project.
    • D. to determine the tax, insurance and evaluation purpose.
    • E. All of these
      • Discuss
    • 7. When bending occurs about both axes of the member, the value of fbe in the formula |> 1 is taken

    • Options
    • A. higher value
    • B. lower value
    • C. sum of the two
    • D. difference of the two.
      • Discuss
    • 8. If a seller recovers his capital along with accumulated compensating interest not in one single lumpsum payment but in periodical equal payments, over time :

    • Options
    • A. Capital Recovery Annuity fs availed
    • B. Present work Annuity is availed
    • C. Sinking Fund Annuity is availed
    • D. Sinking Fund Annuity is availed
      • Discuss
    • 9. The bearings of the lines AB and BC are 146° 30' and 68° 30'. The included angle ABC is

    • Options
    • A. 102°
    • B. 78°
    • C. 45°
    • D. none of these.
      • Discuss
    • 10. In the cash flow diagram shown in the given figure

    • Options
    • A. The first disbursement occurs at the end of year 2
    • B. The second disbursement occurs at the end of year 4
    • C. The first receipt occurs at the end of year 1
    • D. The second receipt occurs at the end of year 3
    • E. All of these
      • Discuss

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