FAQ’s for Site Engineering Jobs

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1. A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as

1. bed joint

2. wall joint

3. cross joint

4. bonded joint

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2. Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than

1. 10 m

2. 20 m

3. 30 m

4. 40 m

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3. The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be

1. along the direction of bedding planes

2. at 45° to the direction of bedding planes

3. at 60° to the direction of bedding planes

4. perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes

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4. The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is

1. 90 mm

2. 180 mm

3. 190 mm

4. 280 mm

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5. Compared to mild steel, cast iron has { i) high compressive strength, ii) high tensile strength, iii) low compressive strength, iv) low tensile strength} The correct answer is

1. (ii) and (iii)

2. (iii) and (iv)

3. (i)and(iv)

4. (i) and (ii)

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6. Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams?

1. ordinary Portland cement

2. low heat cement

3. rapid hardening cement

4. sulphate resisting cement

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7. With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand

1. increases

2. decreases

3. first increases to a certain maximum value and then decreases

4. first decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases

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8. As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be

1. 30 minutes

2. 1 hour

3. 6 hours

4. 10 hours

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9. The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

1. dicalcium silicate

2. tricalcium silicate

3. tricalcium aluminate

4. all of the above

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10. Study the following statements. i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar. The correct answer is

1. (i) and (iv)

2. (ii) and (iii)

3. (i) and (ii)

4. (iii) and (iv)

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11. The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than

1. 10 minutes

2. 30 minutes

3. 60 minutes

4. 600 minutes

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12. Hydraulic lime is obtained by

1. burning of lime stone

2. burning of kankar

3. adding water to quick lime

4. calcination of pure clay

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13. Quick lime is i) slow in setting, ii) rapid in slacking, iii) good in strength. The correct answer is

1. only (i)

2. only (ii)

3. both (i) and (ii)

4. both (ii) and (iii)

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14. Quick lime is

1. calcium carbonate

2. calcium oxide

3. calcium hydroxide

4. none of the above

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15. The main function of alumina in brick earth is

1. to impart plasticity

2. to make the brick durable

3. to prevent shrinkage

4. to make the brick impermeable

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16. First class timber has an average life of

1. less than one year

2. 1 to 5 years

3. 5 to 10 years

4. more than 10 years

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17. The plywood

1. has good strength along the panel only

2. can be spilt in the plane of the panel

3. has greater impact resistance to blows than ordinary wood

4. cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness

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18. Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork. Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish. Select your answer according to the coding system given below:

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

3. A is true but R is false

4. A is false but R is true

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19. Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between

1. 1.5 to 2.0

2. 2.0 to 2.5

3. 2.5 to 3.0

4. 3.0 to 3.5

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20. Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge?

1. granite

2. sand stone

3. lime stone

4. quartzite

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21. The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.

1. hard

2. tough

3. heavy

4. light

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22. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

1. The width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion

2. A long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile

3. In pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile

4. The pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing

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23. The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called

1. Dormer window

2. Sky light window

3. Lantern window

4. Louvered window

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24. The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as

1. Finishing of concrete

2. Curing of concrete

3. Placing of concrete

4. Compaction of concrete

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25. In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept

1. 40 cm

2. Equal to flange width

3. Twice the flange width

4. Maximum of (A), (B) and (C)

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26. The least bearing capacity of soil is that of

1. Hard rock

2. Moist clay

3. Soft rock

4. Coarse sandy soil

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27. The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is

1. Granite

2. Chalk

3. Slate

4. Sand stone

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28. The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to

1. 10 mm

2. 20 mm

3. 30 mm

4. 40 mm

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29. Pick up the correct statements from the following:

1. Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks

2. In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water

3. Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall

4. All the above

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30. The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are

1. Rafters

2. Purlins

3. Battens

4. Struts

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31. In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used

1. Vibrio pile

2. Pressure pile

3. Franky pile

4. Pedestal pile

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32. Under reamed piles are generally used for

1. Machine foundations

2. Factory building

3. Tall structures

4. All the above

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33. Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centers, are called

1. Two curved arches

2. Gothic arches

3. Ogee arches

4. Drop gothic arches

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34. According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of

1. 50 m

2. 60 m

3. 75 m

4. 90 m

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35. The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is

1. Random rubble masonry

2. Coursed rubble masonry

3. Dry rubble masonry

4. Ashlar masonry

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36. The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as

1. Queen closer

2. Bevelled closer

3. King closer

4. Half king closer

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37. The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed

1. 5 m

2. 10 m

3. 15 m

4. 20 m

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38. In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at

1. Ground level

2. Plinth level

3. Water table level

4. Midway ground level and water-table level

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39. Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?

1. Granite

2. Marble

3. Sand stone

4. Slate

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40. A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as

1. Scaffolding

2. Dead shore

3. Raking shore

4. Under pinning

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41. The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is

1. 25 to 50 mm

2. 30 to 125 mm

3. 50 to 100 mm

4. 75 to 125 mm

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42. The dimensions of a half queen closer, are

1. 9 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

2. 9 cm × 9 cm × 5 cm

3. 9 cm × 5 cm × 9 cm

4. 8 cm × 5 cm × 9 cm

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43. A roof which slopes in four directions, is called

1. Shed roof

2. Gable end roof

3. Hipped roof

4. Gambrel roof

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44. Herringbone bond is used for

1. Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks

2. Architectural finish to the face work

3. Ornamental panels in brick flooring

4. All the above

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45. The strength of brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar, is

1. 20 tones/m2

2. 40 tones/m2

3. 50 tones/m2

4. 60 tones/m2

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46. Which one of the following piles has a cast iron shoe even after removal of the hollow cylindrical steel casing?

1. Simplex pile

2. Pedestal pile

3. Vibrio pile

4. Both (A) and (C) of the above

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47. Pile foundations are suitable for

1. Water logged soils

2. Soft rocks

3. Compact soils

4. Multi-storied buildings

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48. The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is

1. L/100

2. L/150

3. L/260

4. L/360

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49. The bearing capacity of a water-logged soil, may be improved by

1. Grouting

2. Chemical action

3. Drainage

4. Compaction

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50. Strength of concrete increases with?

1. Increase in water-cement ratio

2. Increase in fineness of cement

3. Decrease in curing time

4. Decrease in size of aggregate

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