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TECHNICAL shear stress D. none ofthe above
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QUESTION SET 10

1) A truss is called a composite truss when

A. it has two slopes on each side
B. it is a combination of kipg and queen 13) A prismatic bar when subjected to pure bending
post-trusses assumes the shape of
C. it is made oftwo different materials A. catenary B. cubic parabola
D. it has both valleys and hips. C. quadratic parabola D. arc of a circle
2) Normally the rise of the steps would be 14) The maximum bending moment due to a moving
between load on a fixed ended beam occurs
A. 10 cm to 15 cm B. 20 cm to 25 cm A. at a support B. always at the midspan
C. 5 cm to 10 cm D. 25 cm to 30 cm. C. under the load only D none of the above
3) A row of arches in continuation is called 15) When a member is subjected to axial tensile load,
A. multiple arch B. arch line the greatest normal stress is equal to
C. arcade D. conclave A. half the maximum shear stress
4) Timber flooring is preferred in B. maximum shear stress
A)all residential buildings B. only bath rooms C. twice the maximum shear stress
C. auditoriums and dancing halls D. none of the above
D. public buildings. 16) A strut is a member which
5) A bond in which a header course is provided A. connects to joints
only after few stretcher courses is known as B. is subjected two shear force predominantly
A. Dutch bond B. English cross bond C. is subjected to axial compressive force
C. Facing bond D. Garden wall bond. predominantly
6) Which of the following does not constitute a D. is subjected to bending moment and shear
brick maSonary bond ? force along with any axial force.
A. diagonal bond B. facing bond 17) The law "StreSs is proportional to strain within
C. garden-wall bond D. none of the above certain limits" is formulated by
7) Reason for providing 'frog' in the brick is to A. Thomas Young B. Poisson
A. prevent sliding of the brick C. Mohr D. Robert Hook
B. reduce weight ofthe brick 18) The volumetric strain produced in a sphere is
C. both A and B D. none of the above times the strain in its diameter
8) Dimensions of timber is more in thickness and A. two B. three C. four D. one and a half.
width 19) Of the several prismatic beams of equal lengths,
A. in batten B. in bead the strongest in flexure is the one having
C. in plank D. in all of the above maximum
9) The term 'baluster' is related to A. moment of inertia B. section modulus
A. roof B. stairs C. floor D. masonary C. tensile strength D. area of cross-section
10) The basement floor is also known as 20) According to Rankine's hypothesis, the criterion
A. ground floor B. 1st floor of failure of a brittle material is
C. sub-floor D. none of the above A. maximum principal stress
11) Method ofjoints is applicable only when the B. maximum shear stress
number of unknown forces at the joint under C. maximum strain energy
consideration is not more than D. maximum shear strain energy
A. one B. two C. three D. four 21) Weakest section in a fillet weld is
12) Laminated springs are subjected to A. throat of the fillet B. smaller side
A. direct stress B. bending stress C. side parallel to force
 D. side perpendicular to force 33) The missing data method is used in the analysis
22) For ductile materials, the most appropriate of
failure theory is A. simple curve B. compound curve
A. maximum shear stress theory C. vertical curve D. horizontal curve
B. maximum principal stress theory 34) The angle of intersection of the two plane
C. maximum principal strain theory mirrors of an optical square is
D. shear strain energy theory A. 300 B. 450 C.600 D. 900
23) Proof resilience is the maximum energy stored 35) Number of links in a 30 m metric chain is
at A. 100 B. 150 C. 180 D. 200
A. limit ofproportionality B. elastic limit 36) Different grades are joined together by a
C. plastic limit D. none of the above A. compound curve B. transition curve
24) The diamond quadrilateral pyramid indentor is C. reverse curve D. vertical curve
used in 37) Subtense bar is an instrument used for
A. Rockwell hardness test A. levelling
B. Brinell hardness test B. measurement of horizontal distances in plane
C. Vicker's hardness test areas
D. Director shear test. C, measurement of horizontal distances in
25) Which of the following materials will have the undulated areas
highest Young'sModulus ? D. measurement of angles
A. brass B. copper C. mild steel D. timber. 38) Detailed plotting is generally done by
26) When a member is subjected to a twisting A. radiation B. traversing
moment, the material will be subjected to C. resection D. all of the above
A. axial tension B. shear stresses 39) "Clogging of chain rings with mud" introduces
C. bending stresses A. positive cumulative error
D. axial compressive stress. B. compensating error
27) In an I section almost all the shear force is taken C. negative cumulative error
by D. all of the above
A. web B. top flange 40) Subject of surveying is related to
C. bottom flange A. geography B. astronomy
D. half the depth of each flange. C. geomorphology D. all of the above
28) Which of the following end conditions permits 41) A reverse curve consists of two
the displacement in -any direction and also A. circular arcs B. spiral arcs
rotation ? C. arcs of same or differentradii
A. fixed end B. hinged end D. both A and C
C. free end D. roller end. 42) The anallatic lens is of the type of
29) The lower plate of levelling head attached to the A. convex B. plano-convex
tripod is called C. concave D. concave-convex
A. drag B. trivet 43) Theodolite may be used for
C. cope D. check A. finding difference in the elevations
30) The graduated ring in a Surveyor's compass has B. highway ranging
zero degree at C. tunnel aligning
A. north B. south D. all of the above
C. both A and B D. east-west 44) The shape of the vertical curve generally
31) Which of the following can be shown in a plan? provided is
A. coniferous forest B. meadow A. circular B. parabolic
C. swamp D. all of the above C. spiral D. elliptical
32) 44. Which of the following is not a type of map 45) The following sights are taken on a "turning
projection? point"
A. zenithal B. orthomorphic A. foresight only B. backsight only
C. polyconic D. none of the above C. foresight and backsight
 D. foresight and intermediate sight D. all the above.
46) The adjustment of horizontal cross hair is 58) The depth of a shallow manhole should not be
required particularly when the instrument is used more than
for A. 2.1 m B.3.1m C. 4.1m D. 5.1m
A. levelling 59) Which of the following is known as job
B. prolonging a straight line overhead ?
C. measurement of horizontal angles A. Stationery B. Postage
D.'all of the above C. Workman's compensation insurance etc.
47) A gate cap is fitted with a D. None of the above.
A. cross staff B. level 60) In case of Government accommodation,
C. chain D. prismatic compass normally officers are required to pay the rent on
48) The density of cement is generally taken as the basis of
A. 1500 kg/m3 B. 1750 kg/m3 A. Gross rent B. Net rent
C. 1250 kg/m3 D.2000 kg/m3 C. Plinth area D. Salary
49) The expenses of items which do not come under 61) One cubic metre of sand will roughly weigh
any regular head of items and the cost of A. 100 kg B. 600 kg
unforeseen items are called C. 1600 kg D 2600 kg
A. lump-sum B. extras 62) The minimum period for which the lime concrete
C. customary charges D. contingencies. in foundation be left wet without the
50) One hectare-metre represents a volume of construction of masonry over it is
A. 1000m3 B. 10000m3 A. 2 days B. 3 days
C. 100000m3 D. 1000000 m3. C. 5 days D. 7 days
51) End lap provided in asbestos cements is equal to 63) The size of door handle is specified by
A. 5 cm B. 10 cm . C.20cm D. 15 cm A. the number of screws
52) What is the minimum period for which the lime B. the grip length
concrete in foundation be left wet without the C. the overall length
construction of masonry over it ? D. the weight in grams
A. 3 days B. 5 days C. 7 days D. 15 days. 64) The most commonly used substance as a vehicle
53) Travel charts are used to in the oil paints is
A. reduce labour costs A. zinc oxide B. turpentine oil
B. determine inventory control difficulties C. white lead D. linseed oil.
C. plan material handling procedure and routes 65) Timber can be made reasonably fire resistant
D. all of the above A. by soaking it in ammonium sulphate
54) Each division of public works department is B. by applying tar paint
headed by C. by pumping creosote oil into timber under
A. Chief Engineer B. Engineer- in- chief high pressure
C. Superintending engineer D. none of the above
D. Executive engineer 66) The included angle of live centre nose is
55) Which of the following is not a common size of (a) 300 (b) 450
reinforcement bars (c) 600 (d) 900
A. 16mm B. 20 mm C. 25 mm D. 28 mm. 67) While drilling in lathe, the drill is held in the
56) The value of the dismantled material less the cost (a) Headstock (b) Tailstock
ofdismantling is called (c) Compound rest (d) Bed
A. the scrap value B. salvation value 68) The negative rake angle is generally provided on
C. rateable value D. none of the above. the tool made of
57) The essential requirements to prepare a good (a) High speed steel (b) Tool steel
estimate are (c) Tungsten carbide (d)' High carbon steel
A. a full dimensioned drawing to scale 69) A lathe half centre is used
B. detailed specifications (a) To support the workpiece always
C. schedule of rates (b) To turn long workpiece
 (c) BecauSe it is easy to lubricate the workpiece
(d) To face the workpiece upto the end of the
centre hole
70) Which one of the following is used to hold
cylindrical rough casting for turning ?
(a) Three-jaw chuck (b) Four-jaw chuck
(c) Collet chuck (d) Magnetic chuck
71) A facplate is held at
(a) Headstock spindle (b) Tailstock
(c) Tool post (d) Bed
72) Back-gear mechanism is provided in cone pulley
headstock to
(a)Reduce the speed of spindle
(b) Increase the speed of spindle
(c) Reverse the speed of spindle
(d) Transmit power from spindle gear to stud
gear
73) Which one of the following is used only for
finishing and maintaining correct form of thread ?
(a) Tap (b) Threading tool
(c) Threading chase (d) Tipped tool
74) . The chip breaker on a lathe tool is
(a) Turning soft material
(b) Turning ductile materials and to break the
chips
(c) Turning cast iron
(d) Turning hardened materials
75) For calculation of offset, we should consider
(a) Total length of job
(b) Length on which taper is required
(c) Diameter of Ine job
(d) Both 'a' and 'b'.
76) Which one of the following controls the length
of taper cut by the compound slide method ?
(a) Tailstock (b) Top slide
(c) Cross slide (d) Saddle
77) The taper provided on the nose of the tailstock
barrel is
A. morse taper B.jarno taper
C.browm and sharpe D.metric
78) A follower steady rest consist of
A.one pad B.two pads
C.three pads D.four pads
79) Follower steady is fixed on the
A.tailstock B.bed
C.saddle D.head stock
80) A tool which is used to enlarge a previosely
drilled hole is known as
A.facing tool B.turining tool
C.form tool D.boring tool