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Depending on the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as

A. Cast iron

B. Wrought iron

C. Steel

D. All the above

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D. All the above


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For lime concrete,

A. Slump is 50 to 75 mm

B. Flexural strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/mm2

C. Compressive strength at 90 days is 1.5 N/mm2

D. All the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Acid test is done to find out the weathering quality of stones

B. Attrition test is done to find out the rate of wear of stones which are used in road construction

C. Crushing test is done to find out the compressive strength of the stone

D. All the above

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In order of increasing percentage of silica, the correct sequence is

A. Sandy clay, calcareous clay, pure clay

B. Calcareous clay, pure clay, sandy clay

C. Pure clay, sandy clay, calcareous clay

D. None of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Rust is due to formation of oxides

B. Cast iron oxidises less

C. Steel oxidises most

D. All the above

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Granite mainly composed of quartz and feldspar particles, is obtained from

A. Sedimentary rocks

B. Metamorphic rocks

C. Igneous rocks

D. All the above

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In stone masonry, if stones are so placed that their layers are parallel to the direction of load, they

A. Split easily

B. Are affected by moisture

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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Polymerization helps to improve the property of

A. Strength

B. Rigidity

C. Elasticity

D. All of these

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Varnish is a transparent or semi-transparent solution of resinous substances in

A. Alcohol

B. Linseed

C. Turpentine

D. All the above

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For high grade instruments the steel preferred to, is

A. Cast steel

B. Bessemer steel

C. Mild steel

D. Whitworth compressed steel

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The average crushing strength of hand moulded bricks is 6000 t/m2

B. The average tensile strength of hand moulded brick is 200 t/m2

C. The average shearing strength of hand moulded brick is 600 t/m2

D. All the above

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Good quality stones must

A. Be durable

B. Be free from clay

C. Resist action of acids

D. All the above

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Seasoning of timber is done

A. To make it water proof

B. To paint its surface

C. To increase its temperature

D. To remove water

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Rapid hardening cement attains early strength due to

A. Larger proportion of lime grounded finer than normal cement

B. Lesser proportion of lime grounded coarser than normal cement

C. Lesser proportion of lime grounded finer than normal cement

D. Excess percentage of gypsum

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The filler used in plastic bitumen, is

A. Shale powder

B. Talc powder

C. Asbestos powder

D. Plastic powder

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Sand stone is

A. Sedimentary rock

B. Metamorphic rock

C. Igneous rock

D. Volcanic rock

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Lime stone is not a

A. Sedimentary rock

B. Stratified rock

C. Aqueous rock

D. Metamorphic rock

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. For thin structures subjected to wetting and drying, the water cement ratio should be 0.45

B. For mass concrete structures subjected to wetting and drying, the water ratio should be 0.55

C. For thin structures which remain continuously under water, the watercement ratio by weight should be 0.55

D. All the above

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The nominal size of the modular brick is

A. 190 mm × 90 mm × 80 mm

B. 190 mm × 190 mm × 90 mm

C. 200 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm

D. 200 mm × 200 mm × 100 mm

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Depending on the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as

A. Cast iron

B. Wrought iron

C. Steel

D. All the above

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Invar contains

A. 12% of nickel

B. 24% of nickel

C. 30% to nickel

D. 36% of nickel

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The portion of a brick cut to form angles other than right angles in plan, is known as

A. Queen closer

B. King closer

C. Closer

D. Squint brick

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Pegmatite is a/an

A. Intrusive igneous rock

B. Extrusive igneous rock

C. Sedimentary rock

D. Metamorphic rock

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Pick up the non-inflammable plastic from the following:

A. Cellulose acetate plastics

B. Polyvinyl chloride plastics

C. Phenol formaldehyde plastic

D. Urea formaldehyde plastic

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A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called

A. Slate

B. Plank

C. Board

D. Strip

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

A. 30 minutes

B. 1 hour

C. 6 hours

D. 10 hours

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

A. Along the direction of bedding planes

B. At 45° to the direction of bedding planes

C. At 60° to the direction of bedding planes

D. Perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes

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Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth?

A. Lime stone and alumina

B. Silica and alkalies

C. Alumina and iron

D. Alkalies and magnesium

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Stainless steel resists corrosion due to

A. Carbon

B. Sulphur

C. Vanadium

D. Chromium

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Bitumen felt

A. Is used as water proofing material

B. Is used as damp proofing material

C. Is made from bitumen and hessian fibres

D. All the above

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Ultimate strength to cement is provided by

A. Tri-calcium silicate

B. Di-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite