FAQ’s for Site Engineering Jobs

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1. The function of cleats in a roof truss is

1. to support the common rafter

2. to support purlins

3. to prevent the purlins from tilting

4. all of the above

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2. The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

1. segmental arch

2. pointed arch

3. relieving arch

4. flat arch

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3. In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

1. centering

2. actual laying of arch work

3. striking of centering

4. none of the above

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4. The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are

1. 1:02

2. 1:04

3. 0.045833333

4. 1:08

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5. Paints with white lead base are suitable for painting of

1. wood work

2. iron work

3. both wood work and iron work

4. none of the above

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6. The most commonly used retarder in cement is

1. gypsum

2. calcium chloride

3. calcium carbonate

4. none of the above

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7. Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in { i) better workability, ii) better resistance to freezing and thawing, iii) lesser workability, iv) less resistance to freezing and thawing} The correct answer is

1. (i) and (ii)

2. (i)and(iv)

3. (ii) and (iii)

4. (iii) and (iv)

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8. 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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9. Gypsum consists of

1. H2S and C02

2. CaS04 and H20

3. Lime and H20

4. C02 and calcium

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10. For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of

1. 1:02

2. 1:03

3. 0.044444444

4. 1:06

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11. The main ingredients of Portland cement are

1. lime and silica

2. lime and alumina

3. silica and alumina

4. lime and iron

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12. 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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13. Excess of silica in brick earth results in

1. cracking and warping of bricks

2. loss of cohesion

3. enhancing the impermeability of bricks

4. none of the above

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14. The nominal size of the modular brick is

1. 190 mm x 90mmx 80 mm

2. 190 mm x 190 mm x 90 mm

3. 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm

4. 200 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm

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15. Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between

1. 5 to 10%

2. 20 to 30%

3. 50 to 60%

4. 70 to 80%

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16. In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum?

1. parallel to grains

2. 45° to grains

3. perpendicular to grains

4. same in all directions

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17. The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by

1. lack of ventilation

2. alternate wet and dry conditions

3. complete submergence in water

4. none of the above

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18. The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as

1. quarrying of stones

2. blasting of stones

3. seasoning of stones

4. dressing of stones

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19. The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is

1. quartz

2. felspar

3. mica

4. none of the above

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20. Jumper is a tool used for

1. testing of stones

2. quarrying of stones

3. dressing of stones

4. none of the above

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21. Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics?

1. marble

2. lime stone

3. compact sand stone

4. granite

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22. The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.

1. hard

2. tough

3. heavy

4. light

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23. Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica

1. basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks

2. there is no sedimentary rock

3. granite is the only igneous rock

4. quartz and mica are minerals

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24. Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action?

1. sand stone

2. lime stone

3. shale

4. gypsum

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25. Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?

1. Copper sheets

2. Lead sheets

3. Aluminum sheets

4. All the above

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26. The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called

1. Lantern window

2. Dormer window

3. Louvered window

4. Rash window

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27. Grillage foundation

1. Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity

2. Is light and economical

3. Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth

4. All the above

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28. Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:

1. The operation theater unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor

2. The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room

3. Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance

4. All the above

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29. Gravels

1. Are cohesionless aggregates

2. Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm

3. Never swell when they come into contact with water

4. All the above

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30. The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is

1. Granite

2. Chalk

3. Slate

4. Sand stone

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31. The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

1. Retaining wall

2. Breast wall

3. Buttress

4. Parapet wall

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32. The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as

1. Baluster

2. Header

3. String

4. Beam

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33. A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as

1. Three centered arch

2. Two centered arch

3. Lancet arch

4. Bull’s eye arch

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34. The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as

1. Under-ream pile

2. Friction pile

3. Bearing pile

4. Sheet pile

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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. In case of multistoried buildings, the forms to be removed first are

1. Sides of beams and girders

2. Column forms

3. Bottom of beams and girders

4. All the above at the same time

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37. The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed

1. 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical

2. 2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical

3. 1 horizontal to 1 vertical

4. 2 horizontals to 1 vertical

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38. 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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39. A stair should not have pitch more than

1. 25°

2. 30°

3. 40°

4. 50°

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40. In case of Raymond pile

1. Lengths vary from 6 m to 12 m

2. Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm

3. Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm

4. All the above

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41. A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known

1. Reinforced marble floor

2. Terrazzo floor

3. Marble floor

4. Chip floor

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42. The lower half portion between crown and skew back of the arch, is called

1. Spandril

2. Haunch

3. Springing

4. Soffit

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43. For effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of

1. 1 in 20

2. 1 to 50

3. 1 in 10

4. 1 in 5

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44. The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is

1. Hardness test

2. Workability test

3. Weight test

4. Toughness test

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45. A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is

1. Cornice

2. Coping

3. Frieze

4. Lintel

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46. 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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47. The size of a floor tile commonly used, is

1. 15 cm × 15 cm × 8 cm

2. 20 cm × 20 cm × 2 cm

3. 25 × 25 cm × 2 cm

4. All the above

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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 black cotton soil

1. Undergoes volumetric changes

2. Swells excessively when wet

3. Shrinks excessively when dry

4. All the above

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50. The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

1. Looking through the well in the vicinity

2. Standing on the well in the vicinity

3. Measuring the depth of water in the well

4. None of the above

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