Civil Engineering Mcqs
Civil Engineering Mcqs
Civil Engineering Mcqs
A. Excess of iron
B. Excess of magnisa
C. Water
D. Air
The small area on painted surface enclosed by hair line cracks are known as*
A. Blistering
B. Crazing
C. Wrinkling
D. Chalking
A fluid which shear strength is directly proportional rate of change of velocity then fluid is*
B. Ideal plastic
C. Ideal
D. Real
For a cantilever beam of length L built in at the support and restrained against torsion at the free end,
the effective projecting length is*
A. l=0.7L
B. l=0.75L
C. l=0.85L
D. None of these
Bentonite soil are*
A. residual soil
B. organic soil
C. expansion soil
D. ash soil
C. Frog Hammer
D. Grid roller
A. Burcite Sheet
B. Gibbsite Sheet
C. Morphite Sheet
D. Silica Sheet
Which of the following methods used for structural analysis is not a deflection based method*?
A. Kani method
A. h/2
B. h/3
C. h/4
D. 2h/3
[12/25, 5:35 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *A beam of uniform strength contains same*
A. bending moment
B. bending stress
C. deflection
D. stiffness
A) dry
B) earth moist
C) semi-plastic
D) plastic
E) none of these
A) viscous flow
B) non viscous
C) turbulent
D) rotational
Which one of the following section performs better on the ductility Criterion*?
A. balanced section
For reinforced concrete exposed to sulphate attack minimum grade required is*
A. M10
B. M15
C. M20
D. M25
A. collapse
B. cracking
C. deflection
D. durability
In a combined footing for two columns caring unequal load, the maximum hogging moment occurs at
B. at the surface
A. Lime
B. Alum
C. Copper sulphate
D. Iron sulphate
Degree of consolidation is
C. directly proportional to time and inversely proportional to square of the drainage path
B. total settlement
C. preconsolidation process
In a continuous bending moment curve the point where it changes sign, is called*
A. point of inflexion
B. point of contra-flexture
Most appropriate hot rolled Indian standard section for steel girder is*
A. ISLB
B. ISWB
C. ISHB
D. ISMB
A. Texture
B. Modulus of rapture
C. Fire resistance
D. Tensile strength
The quantity cement concrete damp proofing courses measured in terms of*
A. m
B. m²
C. m³
D. Lump sum
C. Crest of dam
A. Divide wall
B. Core wall
C. Diaphragm wall
D. Wing wall
A. drilling
B. punching
C. cutting
D. hardening
For measuring very low pressure which of the following you will use*?
A. Barometer
B. Manometer
C. Piezometer
D. None of these
A. Gradually varied
B. Rapid
C. Unsteady
D. None
When shear stress exceeds the permissible limit in a slab, then it is reduced by*
A. 0.8
B. 1.25
C. 0.67
D. 1
Co-efficient of friction for laminar flow*
A. 16/Ré
B. 64/Ré
C. 24/Ré
D. 6/Ré
A. Altitude
B. Temperature
C. Weather conditions
D. None
A.Impunity teast
B.Ball test
D.Workability test
Permmanent
Temporary
the length of a cantilever carrying an isolated load at its free end is doubled, the deflection of the free
end will increase by*
1/8
1/3
Permmanent
Temporary
If the width of a simply supported beam carrying an isolated load at its centre is doubled, the deflection
of the beam at the centre is changed by* (A)2 times (B)4 times (C)8 times (D)1/2 times
When loads are applied proportionately to a frame structure containing its members in one plane, the
structure is called*
Shear force for a cantilever carrying a uniformly distributed load over its length, is*
The ratio of strengths of solid to hollow shafts, both having outside diameter D and hollow having inside
diameter D/2, in torsion, is*
Yield limit
Or
Proportional limit
With the same cross-sectional area and immersed in same turbulent flow the largest total drag will be on
A. A sphere
B. A cylinder
C. A streamlined body
A. 1
B. 0.855
C. 0.70
D. 0.611
C. Both A and B
The difference between Face left and face right observations of a theodolight is 3'. The error is*
A. 3'
B. 45"
C. 1'30"
D. 0'
[12/28, 12:16 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *What is difference between crest and sill*?????
[12/28, 12:20 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The relative stability of sewage sample,w hose dissolved oxygen is
same as the total oxygen required to satisfy BOD is*
A. Zero
B. 1
C. Infinity
D. 100
[12/28, 12:21 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *an ideal transition curve is*
A. Bernoulli's lemniscate
B. Clothoid
C. Parabola
D. Cubic parabola
[12/28, 12:22 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *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
[12/28, 12:23 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The power transmitted by hollow shaft will be more than that of
solid shaft if their weight and density both are*
A. Equal
B. Half
C. One fourth
[12/28, 12:25 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Shear strength of timber depends on which one of the following*
A. Heart wood
B. Medullary rays
C. SAP wood
E. Outer bark
[12/28, 12:26 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The defect in wood due to hardening is*
A. Burls
B. Shakes
C. Twisted fiber
D. None
[12/28, 12:28 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *For strip spread footing,ratio of length to width is*
A. L/B <10
B. L/B >= 10
C. L=B
D. B is very small
A. Residual soil
B. Organic soil
C. Expensive soil
D. Ash soil
[12/28, 12:28 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Strain energy per unit volume of a solid circular shaft under axial
tension is*
A. f²/2E
B. f²/4E
C. f²/8E
D. f²/16E
[12/28, 12:30 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *For hypersonic flow, the Mach number is*
(a) unity
[12/28, 12:31 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The upper surface of a weir over which water flows is known is*
(a) crest
(b) nappe
(c) sill
(e) contracta.
(b) distance
[12/28, 12:33 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *A pressure of 25 m of head of water is equal to*
(a) 25 kN/m²
(d) 2.5kN/m²
[12/28, 12:34 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The capillary rise at 20°C in a clean glass tube of 1 mm bore
containing water is approximately*
(a) 1 mm
(b) 5 mm
(c) 10 mm
(d) 20 mm
(e) 30 mm
[12/28, 12:36 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The pressure intensity inside a droplet is given by*
a. P=4σ/r
b. P=2 σ/r
c. P=6σ/r
d. P=0.5σ/r
[12/28, 12:30 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Pressure at the Summit of the siphon is*
A. Equal to atmospheric
B. More than atmospheric
D. None of these
A. Common timber
C. Bamboo fiber
D. Asbestos sheet
[12/28, 12:31 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The minimum thickness of a rainforced concrete wall should be*
A. 7.5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 12 cm
D. 15 cm
[12/28, 12:34 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The density of concrete...............with increase in the size of
aggregate*
2) increases
3) decreases
[12/28, 12:34 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The mould size of the cube for testing the compressive strength
of cement is*
A. 70.6 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 75 mm
[12/28, 12:36 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The temporary adjustment of a prismatic compass are*
A. Centering
B. Adjustment of level
C. Adjustment of needles
D. Adjustment of van
[12/28, 12:37 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The unit of mass- moment of inertia is*
A. Kg-m³
B. Kg-m⁴
C. Kg-m
D. Kg-m²
[12/28, 12:39 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *if a composite bar of Steel and copper is heated, the copper bar
will be under*
A. Tension
B. Compression
C. shear
D. Torsion
[12/28, 12:39 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Water cement ratio by weight as compared to water cement ratio
by volume is*
A. Greater
B. Less
C. Equal
D. Not equal
[12/28, 3:51 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Road roughness is measured using*
A. Bump integrator
B. Dynamic cone penetrometer
D. Bankelman beam
[12/28, 3:59 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *sand particles are made of*
A. Kailinite
B. Montmorillonite
C. Illite
D. Quartz
[12/28, 4:01 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The rate of BOD exerted at any time is*
a. Fastener
b. Support
[12/28, 4:04 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *the liquid limit, plastic limit and the shrinkage limit of cohesive soil
satisfy the relation*
a. LL> PL <SL
b. LL>PL>SL
c. LL<PL<SL
d. LL<PL>SL
[12/28, 4:07 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *A beam of uniform strength will have at every cross section*
1 same deflection
2 same stiffness
[12/28, 4:08 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The consistency and flow resistance of bitumen can be determined
from the following*
[12/28, 4:10 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *the centre of gravity of a semicircle of radius r from the diameter
is*
a. 3r/2π
b. 4r/3π
c. 3r/4π
d. 2r/3π
If 50-kg of fine aggregate and 100kg of coarse aggregate are mixed in a concrete whose w/c ratio is 0.6
the weight of water required for harsh mix is
A)8kg
B)10kg
C)12kg
D)14kg
[12/28, 8:56 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Normal stress at toe is*
A.positive
B.negative
[12/28, 8:56 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Normal stress at heel is*
A.positive
B.negative
[12/28, 9:01 PM] +92 315 9721912: Maximum pitch of rivets, used in steel stacks, is limited to
[12/29, 6:36 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Yeilding of steel in singly reinforces beam occurs in*
D) None
[12/29, 6:36 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Yeilding of steel in Doubly reinforces beam occurs in*
D) None
[12/29, 6:42 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The compound of Portland cement which contributes to the
strength after two to three years is*
[12/29, 6:53 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a
considerable depth from earth's surface are called*
Ye
[12/29, 6:54 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *In a two hinged arch an increase in temperature induces*
[12/29, 7:04 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The force polygon representing a set of forces in equilibrium is a*
(A) Triangle
(D) Parallelogram
[12/29, 7:06 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *A stone is whirled in a vertical circle, the tension in the string, is
maximum*:
[12/29, 7:09 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The maximum pull in a cable, carrying a uniformly distributed load
and supported at two ends which are at the same level* is at :
(A) Supports
[12/29, 7:10 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Coefficient of friction depends on* :
[12/29, 7:14 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Three forces which act on a rigid body to keep it in equilibrium.
The forces must be coplanar and* :
(A) Concurrent
(B) Parallel
[12/29, 7:14 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Pick up the correct statement from the following. The kinetic
energy of a body* :
[12/29, 7:18 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The inherent property of a body which offers reluctance to change
its state of rest or uniform motion, is* :
(A) Weight
(B) Mass
(C) Inertia
(D) Momentum
[12/29, 7:18 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The shape of a suspended cable under its own weight, is*:
(A) Parabolic
(B) Circular
(C) Catenary
(D) Elliptical
[12/29, 7:19 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The tension in a cable supporting a lift*:
[12/29, 7:20 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *particle executes a simple harmonic motion. While passing through
the mean position, the*;
particle possesses :
[12/29, 7:24 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *In which of the following trusses, the method of substitution is
required for determining the forces in all the members of the truss by graphic statics*?
(A) Howe truss
(C} Finktruss
[12/29, 7:27 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The graphical method of determining the forces In the members of
a truss is based on* :
[12/29, 7:28 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Free body diagram is an* :
(C) Isolated Joint with all the forces, internal as well as external, acting on it
[12/29, 7:31 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *A light rope is loaded with many equal weights at equal horizontal
intervals, The points of*
(A) Parabola
(B) Catenry
(C) Cycloid
(D) Ellipse
[12/29, 7:31 PM] +92 315 9721912: If there are m unknown member forces, r unknown reaction
components and j number of joints, then the degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame
is given by
a) m + r + 2j
b) m - r + 2j
c) m + r - 2j
d) m + r - 3j
[12/29, 7:31 PM] +92 315 9721912: Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid
jointed plane frame is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 6
[12/29, 7:32 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *A light rope is loaded with many equal weights at equal horizontal
intervals, The points of*
(A) Parabola
(B) Catenry
(C) Cycloid
(D) Ellipse
[12/29, 7:34 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *When a circular wheel rolls on a straight track, then the shape of
body centrode and space*
[12/29, 7:39 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The member forces in a statically in determinate truss*:
[12/29, 7:47 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building,
the correct metric unit is*:
[12/29, 7:52 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a
particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthworkmay be calculated by*
:
[12/29, 7:56 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The plinth area of a building not includes* :
[12/29, 7:58 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed
estimate, is*:
[12/29, 7:58 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The rate of an item of work depends on* :
[12/29, 8:00 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of*:
[12/30, 10:38 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The maximum efficiency of BOD removal is achieved in*
A. Oxidation pond.
B. Oxidation ditch
C. Aerated lagoons
D. Trickling filters
[12/30, 10:38 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Non Scouring Velocity in different sewers*
[12/30, 10:38 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *the sewers of circular sections are most suitable when they run:*
A. Half full
B. One-third full
C. Two-third full
D. Completely full
[12/30, 10:38 PM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The effective length of a compression member of length L, held in
position and restrained in direction at both ends, is (A)L (B)0.67 L (C)0.85 L (D)1.5 L
[12/31, 9:51 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The cementing property in cement mainly due to*
A. Lime
B. Silica
C. Iron oxide
D. Alumina
[12/31, 9:53 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *What is the maximum size that can be used in plain concrete*?
c) 100 mm
d) 80 mm
[12/31, 9:55 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Ideal vertical curve is*
1 True spiral
2cubical spiral
3 cubical parabola
4 lamniscate
[12/31, 9:59 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The constituent in lime which retard the slaking action and
increase the rapidity of setting is*
A. Silica
B. Sulphate
C. Alkalies
D. Alumina
[12/31, 9:59 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Gantry guiders are designed to resists*
A) lateral loads
[12/31, 9:59 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The cross-section of a standard fillet is a triangle whose base
angles are* (A)45° and 45° (B)30° and 60° (C)40° and 50° (D)20° and 70°
[12/31, 10:06 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: Pakistan Navigation System is similar to GPS of USA is called as
A) Bhavun
B) Glonass
C) Galileo
D) Navic
E) A and B
A. decomposed laterite
B. crushed granite
[12/31, 10:06 AM] +92 315 9721912: 7. Pick up the correct statement from the
following :
[12/31, 10:52 AM] +92 315 9721912: An open traverse can be checked by
A) Astronomical Observation
B) Included angles
C) Deflection angles
D) linear measurements
[12/31, 10:53 AM] +92 315 9721912: Q2.The variety of pig iron used for the manufacture of steel by
Bessemer process, is
A. Bessemer pig
B. Grey pig
D. Mottled pig.
[12/31, 10:54 AM] +92 315 9721912: Q13.Mastic asphalt is generally used for
C. partition walls
[12/31, 10:56 AM] +92 315 9721912: Q. The gravitational force on the body is called ....?
A. Acceleration
B. Force
C. Weight
D. None of these
The type of transition curves generally provided on hill roads, is (A)Circular (B)Cubic parabola
(C)Lemniscate (D)Spiral
Temp
Weather Condition
All of these
[1/3, 10:54 PM] +92 315 9721912: The floor is rubbed with oxalic acid, for making its surface
B. glossy
C. durable
D. uniform.
[1/3, 10:54 PM] +92 315 9721912: A soil having uniformity coefficient more than 10,is called
Uniform soil
Poor soil
Coarse soil
[1/3, 10:57 PM] +92 313 5480059: The highest point on the extrados is called
a. Skew back
b. Crown
c. Voussoir
d. Keystone
[1/3, 11:07 PM] +92 310 8708829: As compared to roadways maintenance cost. Of railway is
a same
b more
c less
d Depends on region
[1/3, 11:10 PM] +92 310 8708829: The ability of a material to resist deformation is said to be__
a Strength
b Toughness
c plasticity
d Brittleness
[1/3, 11:13 PM] +92 310 8708829: The seepage force in soil is proportional to__
a Exit gradient
[1/3, 11:18 PM] +92 310 8708829: Silt have the following property__
Plasticity
Limited plasticity
No plasticity
Elasticity
[1/3, 11:23 PM] +92 310 8708829: A soil having uniformity coefficient more than 10,is called
Uniform soil
Poor soil
Coarse soil
*Water reducing admixtures can typically reduce the water content in concrte which is equal to*.???
A.5_10%
B.11_15%
C.16_20%
D.21_25%
[1/17, 11:05 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The retained wall in continuation of abutments both upstream and
downstream is called as*-
A)Base wall
B)Parapet wall
C)Border wall
D)Flank wall
[1/17, 11:05 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: Excess of Alkali in cement results in:
b) Efflorescence
c) Less plasticity
d) Unsound cement
[1/17, 11:05 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: What is the abbreviation of PPC?
[1/17, 11:05 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: Which of the following types of cement is used in marine
structures?
a) Expanding cement
d) White cement
[1/17, 11:06 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The specific gravity for sand is:
a) 2.6
b) 2.65
c) 2.8
d) 2.75
[1/17, 11:06 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known
as
A. Header
B. Stretcher
C. Closer
D. None of these
[1/17, 11:07 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Which of the following ingredients of cement, when added in
excess quantity, causes the cement to setslowly*?
A)Alumina
B)Silica
C)Iron oxide
D)Lime
[1/17, 11:07 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal
distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
A.Troweling
B. Laying
C. Grouting
D. Placing
[1/17, 11:07 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known
A. Style
B. Reveal
C. Mullion
D. Post
[1/17, 11:08 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The period of cleaning of a slow sand filter, is usually*-
A)5 to 10 days
[1/17, 11:09 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation
generally used, is
A. Combined footing
B. Raft footing
C. Pier footing
D. Strap footing
[1/17, 11:09 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed
A. Cracking
B. Hacking
C. Blistering
D. Screading
[1/17, 11:09 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to
work at different stages of a building, is known as
A. Scaffolding
B. Underpinning
C. Shoring
D. Centering
[1/17, 11:10 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *Stone is rejected if water absorption is more than*,
a)5%
b)10%
c)15%
d)20%
[1/17, 11:11 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The thickness of rebate is normally kept*,
a)1cm
b)2cm
c)3cm
d)4cm
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: *The straight line between two station is*,
a) traverse
b) traverse angle
c)straight line
d)traverse leg
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation
generally provided, is
A. Column footing
B. Grillage footing
C. Raft footing
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The maximum number of jets, generally, employed in an impulse
turbine without jet interference are
A. two B. four
C. six D. eight
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: A coarse-grained soil has a voids ratio 0.75, and specific gravity as
2.75. The critical gradient at which quick sand condition occurs, is
A. 0.25
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 1.00
Answer: Option D
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: Failure of the stability of slopes, generally occurs along
A. slip plane
B. a horizontal surface
C.
a curved surface
Answer: Option C
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: The area covered by all floors of the building is called-
A)Carpet area
B)Floor area
C)Built up area
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: A rapid test to indicate the intensity of pollution of water is-
D)Dissolved Oxygen
[1/17, 11:12 AM] Atif Junior Taunsa: Which piles are formed by driving a steel tube and shoe, filling with
concrete, using upward extracting anddownward tamping blows alternatively?
A)Vibro pile
B)Franky pile
C)Duplex pile