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The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is

A. Less than 1

B. Equal to 1

C. Greater than 1

D. Less than 1 in beams but greater than 1 in channels

Correct Answer :

A. Less than 1


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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Quick lime is obtained by burning pure lime stone

B. Hydraulic lime is obtained by burning lime stone containing clay 5% to 30%

C. Poor lime is obtained by burning lime stone containing impurities more than 5%

D. All the above

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Crushing strength of a first class brick should not be less than

A. 3.5 N/mm²

B. 7.0 N/mm²

C. 10.5 N/mm²

D. 14.0 N/mm²

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German silver is an alloy of

A. Zinc, lead and nickel

B. Silver, gold and lead

C. Copper, nickel and zinc

D. Copper, brass and zinc

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Pick up the rock which is not a sedimentary rock from the following:

A. Gravel

B. Sand stone

C. Gypsum

D. Dolerite

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Resins are

A. Not soluble in water

B. Soluble in spirit

C. Used in varnishes

D. Left behind on evaporation of oil

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For slaking of 10 kg of CaO, the theoretical amount of water is

A. 2.2 kg

B. 1.5 kg

C. 3.2 kg

D. None of these

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For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is

A. 50 mm

B. 70.6 mm

C. 100 mm

D. 150 mm

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Le-Chatelier's device is used for determining the

A. Setting time of cement

B. Soundness of cement

C. Tensile strength of cement

D. Compressive strength of cement

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Seasoning of timber is essential to remove

A. Knots from timber

B. Sap from timber

C. Twisted fibre from timber

D. Roughness of timber

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Which one of the following is acid resistant asbestos?

A. Actinolite asbestos

B. Amosite asbestos

C. Anthophylite asbestos

D. All the above

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Wrought iron is manufactured from pig iron by

A. Refining

B. Pudding

C. Shingling

D. All the above

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Calcination of iron ores is done

A. To remove moisture

B. To remove carbonic acid

C. By roasting in heaps

D. All the above

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

A. Di-calcium silicate

B. Tri-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. All of the above

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A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than

A. 15 %

B. 20 %

C. 22 %

D. 25 %

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With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. First increases to a certain maximum value and then decreases

D. First decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases

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The foliated structure is very common in

A. Sedimentary rocks

B. Igneous rocks

C. Metamorphic rocks

D. None of these

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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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The main function of alumina in brick earth is

A. To impart plasticity

B. To make the brick durable

C. To prevent shrinkage

D. To make the brick impermeable

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The low voltage porcelain is mainly used for

A. Switch block

B. Insulating tubes

C. Lamp sockets

D. All of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Plastics have generally low melting point

B. The coefficient of thermal expansion of plastics is about three times than that of steel

C. The acoustical boards prepared by impregnating fibre-glass with phenolic resins has absorption coefficient of about 0.67

D. All the above

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Expanded metal is

A. Manufactured from steel sheets

B. Used for reinforced concrete in road pavements

C. Measured in term of SWM (short way mesh) and LWM (long way mesh)

D. All the above

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For light and ornamental casting, the most unsuitable pig iron, is

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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The type of steel used for precision levelling staff, is

A. Titanium steel

B. Carbon steel

C. Invar

D. Stainless steel

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PVC stands for

A. Plastic very compact

B. Polythene vinyl chloride

C. Polythene vinyl carbon

D. Polythene vanadium carbide

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

A. Bed joint

B. Wall joint

C. Cross joint

D. Bonded joint

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The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a considerable depth from earth's surface are called

A. Plutonic rocks

B. Hypabyssal rocks

C. Volcanic rocks

D. Igneous rocks

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The rock generally used for roofing, is

A. Granite

B. Basalt

C. Slate

D. Pumice

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The initial setting time of hydraulic lime, is

A. 30 minutes

B. 60 minutes

C. 90 minutes

D. 120 minutes

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Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls?

A. Headers

B. Stretchers

C. Brick bats

D. Queen closer

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Cement paints usually

A. Contain hydrated lime

B. Contain 5% to 10% colour pigments

C. Contain 5% sodium chloride

D. All the above