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Civil Engineering Mcqs

In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to_________________?

  • (A)  increase the depth of foundation
  • (B)  drain the soil
  • (C)  compact the soil
  • (D)  replace the poor soil
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Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?

  • (A)  two directions without break in the slope on each side
  • (B)  two directions with break in the slope on each side
  • (C)  four directions without break in the slope on each side
  • (D)  four directions with break in the slope on each side
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Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________?

  • (A)  coastal regions
  • (B)  plain regions
  • (C)  covering large areas
  • (D)  all of the above
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


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The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?

  • (A)  mortise and tennon joint
  • (B)  oblique mortise and tennon joint
  • (C)  butt joint
  • (D)  mitred joint
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The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?

  • (A)  arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
  • (B)  arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
  • (C)  arches are difficult in construction
  • (D)  all of the above
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The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?

  • (A)  pitched and sloping roof
  • (B)  flat roof
  • (C)  shell roof
  • (D)  none of the above
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In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?

  • (A)  centring
  • (B)  actual laying of arch work
  • (C)  striking of centring
  • (D)  none of the above
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