Paper-1 Test-1

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1. The property of a material by which it can be drawn into samller section by application of tension is called
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Plasticity Ductility  Elasticity Malleability
Explanation
No explanation available for this question
2. Every material obeys. Hook's law within its
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Elastic limit Plastic limit Limit of proportionality  None of the above
Explanation
3. If a uniform bar is supported at one end in a vertical direction and loaded at the bottom end by a load equal to the weight of the bar, the
strain energy as compared to that due to self weight willl be
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same half twice thrice 
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4.
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1  2 3 4
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5. A simply supported beam having a span of 3 m and ccarrying a uniformly distributed load of 10kN/m has a shear force, at mid-span, of
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15 kN 30 kN 7.5 kN zero 
Explanation
6.
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
7. Consider the following statements :
A simply supported beam is subjected to a couple somewhere in the span. It would produce
1. a rectangular SF diagram
2. parabolic BM diagrams
3. both +ve and -ve BM which are maximum at the point of application of the couple.
Of these statements
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1,2 and 3 are correct 1 and 2 are correct 2 and 3 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 
Explanation
8. In a cantilever beam with u.d.l. the shear force varies following
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linear law  parabolic law both (a) and (b) None of the above
Explanation
9.
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Maximum shear stress  Maximum normal stress Principal stress Minimum normal stress
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10.
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1 2  3 4
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11.
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1 2 3  4
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12.
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1 2 3  4
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13.
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1 2 3 4 
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14. The deflection of a bema may be reduced by
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increasing depth of the section increasing degree of end restraint increasing width of the section any one or all of the above 
Explanation
15. A circular shaft can transmit a torque of 5 kNm. If the torque is reduced to 4 kNm, then the maximum Value of bending moment tha can
be applied to the shaft is
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1 kNm 2 kNm 3 kNm  4 kNm
Explanation
16. An open ended thin cylindrical shell, subjected to a uniform internal pressure will be subjected to
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hoop stress only  longitudinal stress only both hoop stress and longitudinal stress None of the above
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17.
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
18. A closed coil helical spring is subjected to a torque about its axis. The spring wire would experience as
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bending stress direct tensile stress of uniform intensity at its cross-section direct shear stress torsional shearing stress 
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19.
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1  2 3 4
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20. Moment of inertia is a concept applicable in case of
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a rotating body  a body moving in a straight line a body at rest both (a) and (b)
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21. An RCC beam can have maximum tension reinforcement as
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6% bD 2% bD 3% bD 4% bD 
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22. Characteristic strength of concrete is measured at
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14 days 28 days  91 days 7 days
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23. The maximum depth of neutral axis for a beam with Fe-415 bars in limit state method of design is
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0.46d 0.48d  0.50d 0.53d
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24. I.S. has specified the full strength of concrete after
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7 days 14 days 21 days 28 days 
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25. The bond strength between steel and concrete is due to
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friction adhesion both friction and adhesion  None of these
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26.
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1  2 3 4
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27. When HYSD bars are used in place of mild steel bars, the bond strength
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increases  decreases does not change becomes zero
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28.
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1  2 3 4
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29. The neutral axis of a T-beam exists
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within the flange at the bottom edge of the slab below the slab all options are correct 
Explanation
30. Minimum number of vertical bars in a circular column is
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six  four five eight
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31. Minimum percentage of HYSD steel in an RCC slab is
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0.1% bD 0.12% bD  0.15% bD 0.2% bD
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32. Maximum permitted spacing of main bars in a slab is
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100 mm 3d  5d 450 mm
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33. In a RCC staircase, supported ao both ends of the going, the going is 4m, and the total rise is 3 m. The total uniformly distributed load is 10
kN/m2 . The maximum moment would be
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20 kN m  31.25 kN m 11.25 kN m 25 kN m
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34.
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`1 2  3 4
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35. The type of welding used to connect two plates at a lap joint is called
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Butt weld Slot weld Plug weld Fillet weld 
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36. A riveted joint can fail in
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tearing of plate only shearing of rivet only bearing of plate or rivet only Any of the above 
Explanation
37. The gross diameter of a 14 mm nominal diameter rivet is
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15.5 mm  16 mm 16.5 mm None of the above
Explanation
38. In a steel beam section, the web carries
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the compression the tension the moment the shear 
Explanation
39. An electric pole is 5 m high and it is fixed to the ground. It carries a wire at the top and is free to move sideways over there. The effective
length of the pole is
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3.25 m 4.0 m 5.0 m 10.0 m 
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40. Net sectional area of a tension member is equal to its gross section-area
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plus the area of the rivet holes divided by the area of the rivet holes multiplied by the area of the rivet holes minus the area of the rivet holes 
Explanation
41. A plate used for connecting two or more structural members intersection each other is called
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Template Base plate Gusset plate  Anchor plate
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42. A web plate is called unstiffened if the ratio of clear deepth and thickness is less than
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35  50 60 85
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43. The heaviest I-section for the same depth is
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ISLB ISMB ISHB  ISWB
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44.
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1  2 3 4
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45.
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1 2 3  4
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46. Clay and silt content in a good brick earth must be at least
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20% 50%  35% 70%
Explanation
47.
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1 2  3 4
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48. Chemically, marble is known as
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metamorphic rock argillaceous rock calcareous rock  siliceous rock
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49. Stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than
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5% 10%  20% 25%
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50. Gypsum is added to cement
1. to prevent cracks
2. to help C2S and C3 S
3. to give a uniform texture
4. to counteract C3A
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
51. Pick up the correct statement
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Lime is available in free state Lime is made from gypsum Lime is made from dolomite /calcium carbonate  None of the above
Explanation
52. For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportion of raw materials used are
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lime 63%; silica 22% and others 15%  silica 70%, lime 20% and others 10% silica 40%, lime 40% and others 20% None of the above
Explanation
53. Compaction of concrete helps in
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segregation of aggregates removal of excess water increase of density  addition of required air voids
Explanation
54. Concrete attains major part of its strength in
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one week  two weeks four weeks five weeks
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55. M20 grade concrete implies that strength off 15 cm cubes at 28 days of curing shall be
1. 20 kg/cm2
2. 8 kg/cm2
3. 20 N/mm2
4. 8 N/mm2
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1 2 3  4
Explanation
56. The most commonly used base for iron and steel work is
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zinc white white lead red lead  None of the above
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57. Plastic asphalt is
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used as a water proofing layer over roof a mixture of cement and asphalt  a natural asphalt a refinery product
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58. The measurement in NOT made in square metres in case of
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Damp proof course Form works Concrete Jaffries R. C. Chhajja 
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59.
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1  2 3 4
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60. For one sq. m. single brick flat soling (conventional size), the number of bricks required is
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54 62 32  44
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61. The number of bricks (conventional size) required for one square metre of brick on edge soling is
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54  64 34 44
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62. For 1 sq. m. of 7.5 cm thick lime terracing in roof with crick khoa, Surkhi, lime (2: 2: 7) including finishing , the quantity of Surkhi required
is
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0.023 cu. m 0.025 cu.m 0.019 cu.m 0.022 cu.m 
Explanation
63. The quantity of brickwork in foundation and plinth per day per mason should be
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1.75 cu.m 2.5 cu.m 1.0 cu.m 1.25 cu.m 
Explanation
64.
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1 2  3 4
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65. The work coasting 20,000 is termed as
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Petty work  Minor work Major work Minor Project
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66. The following document contains detailed description of all items of work exlucding their quantites, along with the current rates ;
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Analysis of rates Tender document Abstract estimate Schedule of rates 
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67.
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1  2 3 4
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68. Slate is formed by metamorphic action on
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shale  lime stone sand stone granite

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69. Sandstone is a
i. sedimentary rock
ii. aqueous rock
iii. silicious rock
The correct answer is
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only (i) both (i) and (ii) both (i) and (iii) all (i), (ii) and (iii) 
Explanation
70. Which of the following is a rock ?
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quartz mica gypsum  none of the above
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71. The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of a plane structure is
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1 2 3  6
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72. 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
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m+r+2j m-r+2j m+r-2j  m+r-3j
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73. Number of unknown internal forces in each member of a rigid jointed plane frame is
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1 2 3  6
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74. Degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed plane frame having 15 members, 3 raction components and 14 joints is
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2 3 6  8
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75. Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by
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2j-r  j-2r 3j-r 2j+r
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76. Independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed plane frame are
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three linear movements two linear movements and one rotation one linear movement and two rotations  three rotations
Explanation
77. If in a pin-jointed plane frame (m+r) >2j, then the frame is
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stable and statically determinate stable and statically indeterminate unstable  none of the above
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78. A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if
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(m+r)<2j  m+r=2j (m+r)>2j none of the above
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79. A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if
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(m+r)=2j (m+r)=3j (3m+r)=3j  (m+3r)=3j
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80. The number of independent equations to satisfied for static equilibrium in space structure is given by
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2  3 4 6
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81. The degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed sapce frame is given by
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m+r-2j m+r-3j  3m+r-3j m+r+3j
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82. The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed space frame is
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m+r-2j m+r-3j 3m+r-3j 6m+r-6j 
Explanation
83. The degree of kinematic indeterinacy of a pin-jointed space frame is
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2j-r 3j-r  j-2r j-3r
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84. The number of independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed sapce frame is
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1 2 3 6 
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85.
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unstable  stable and statically determinate stable and statically indeterminate none of the above
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86. The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering the virtual work of
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internal forces only  eternal forces only internal as well as external forces none of the above
Explanation
87. Castigliano's first theorem is applicable
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for statically determinate structures only when the system behaves elastically only when principle of superposition is valid 
none of the above
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88. Principle of superposition is applicable when
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deflections are linear functions of applied forces  material obeys Hook's law
the action of applied forces will be affected by small deformations of the structure none of the above
Explanation
89. In moment distribution method, the sum of distribution factors of all the members meeting at any joint is always
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zero less than 1 1  greater than 1
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90. The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is
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1/2  3/4
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91. Ductility of which of the following is the maximum?
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Mild steel  Cast iron Wrought iron Pig iron
Explanation
92. The ratio of normal stress to volumetric strain in defined as
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Young's modulus Bulk modulus  Rigidity modulus Tangent modulus
Explanation
93. A rectangular log of wood is floating in water with a load of 100 N at its centre. The maximum shear force in the wooden log is
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100 N at the centre Zero shear all through 50 N at each end 50 N at the centre 
Explanation
94. A simply supported beam is carrying distributed load of 'zero' intensity at one support to linearly varying nature of intensity 'w' to the
other support. The shape of BMD will be
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linear parabolic cubical parabola  zero
Explanation
95. Two identical simply supported beams of span 'l' are subjected to equal load 'W'. On e beam is carrying the load 'W' at its centre (as
concentrated load) and the other one is carrying it in the form of u.d.l over the entire span. The ratio of the mid-span bending moment
will be
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1/2 2  4 8
Explanation
96. The moment required to rotate the near end of a prismatic beam through unit angle, without translation, the far end being fixed is
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EI/l 2 EI/L 3 EI/L 4 EI/L 
Explanation

97.
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
98.
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1 2 3  4
Explanation
99. The ratio of the stresses produced by suddenly applied and gradually applied loads on a bar is
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0.25 0.5 1 2 
Explanation
100. Maximum allowable shear stress in a section is 100 kg/cm2. If bar is subjected to tensile force of 5000 kg and if the section is square
shaped, what will be the dimension of sides of the squares?
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10 cm 5 cm  12 cm 14 cm
Explanation
101. Two beams, one of circular cross-section and the other of square cross section, have equal areas of cross section. If subjected to bending ,
then
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Both sections are equally economical Both sections are equally stiff Circular cross section is more economical
Square cross section is more economical 
Explanation
102. In a beam at asection carryng a shear force F, the shear stress is maximum at
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Bottommost fibre Mid depth Neutral surface  Topmost fibre

Explanation
103.
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1  2 3 4
Explanation
104. Deflection of the free end of a cantilever beam having a concentrated load W at mid span is
1. WL3/3EI
2. 5 WL3/24 EI
3. 5WL3 /48 EI
4. WL3/48 EI
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1 2 3  4
Explanation
105. In a thin cylindrical shell, the ratio of longitudinal stress to hoop stress is
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0.5  1.0 1.5 2.0
Explanation
106. Angle of twist of a circular shaft under the action of a torsional moment T is given by
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GJ/TL TL/GJ  TJ/GL TG/JL
Explanation

107.
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1 2  3 4
Explanation
108. Ratio of length of column to the minimum radius of gyration of the cross-sectional area of the column is known as
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Slenderness ratio  Buckling ratio Crippling ratio Compressive ratio
Explanation
109. If line of action of forces in a systme of forces meet at a point then these force are called as:
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parallel forces non-concurrent forces concurrent forces  resultant forces
Explanation
110. If t is the thickness of mS plate in mm, the standard weight (in kg) of the MS plate per sq. metre is
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5.87 t 7.85 t  8.75 t 8.57 t
Explanation
111. The load factors for live load and dead load are
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1.8 and 2.2 2.2 and 1.5 1.8 and 1.8 2.2 and 2.2 
Explanation
112. The partial safery factor for concrete is
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1.15 1.5  1.95 2.0
Explanation

113. The minimum grade of reinforced concrete in sea water as per IS 456 : 2000 is :
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M 15 M 20 M 30  M 40
Explanation
114.
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1 2 3  4
Explanation
115. The HYSD reinforcement in RC slab shall not be
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0.12 (bd)/100 0.12 (bD)/100  1.15(bd)/100 1.15(bD)/100
Explanation
116. In limit stage method of design, for HYSD bars the values of bond stress shal be
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increased by 60%  decreased by 60% increased by 50% decreased by 50%
Explanation
117. Diagonal tension in a reinforced concrete beam
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is maximum at neutral axis  decrease below neutral axis and increases above neutral axis
increases below neutral axis and decreases above neutral axis remains constant throughout the depth of beam
Explanation

118.
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1 2  3 4
Explanation
119. A reinforced concrete beam, supported on columns at ends, has a clear span 5m and 0.5 m effective depth. It carries a toral uniformly
distributed load 100 kN/m. The design shear force for the beam is
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250 kN  200 kN 175 kN 150 kN
Explanation
120. The critical section for two-way shear in an isolated spread footing is at the
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face of the column distance 1.5d from column face distance d from column face distance d/2 from column face 
Explanation
121. If d and n are the effecive depth and depth of the neutral axis respectivley of a singly reinforced beam, the lever arm of the beam is
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d n d+n/3 d-n/3 
Explanation
122. Minimum spacing between horizontal parallel reinforcement of different sizes should not be less than
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one diameter of thinner bar one diameter of thicker bar  sum of the diameter of thinner and thicker bars twice the diameter of thinner bar
Explanation
123. The minimum head room over a stair must be :
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200 cm 205 cm 210 cm  220 cm
Explanation
124. The minimum thickness of a reinforced concrete wass should be :
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7.5 cm 10 cm  15 cm 12.5 cm
Explanation
125. In counterfort type retaining walls
A. The vertical slab is designed as a continuous slab
B. The heel slab is designed as a continuous slab
C. The vertical slab is designed as a cantilever
D. The heel slab is designed as a cantilever
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A and B  A and D B and C C and D
Explanation
126. Which of the following does not describe a weld type?
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Butt weld Plug weld Zigzag weld  Lap weld
Explanation
127. A beam is defined as a structural member subjected to
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axial loading transverse loading  axial and transverse loading None of these
Explanation
128. To the calculated area of cover plates of a built up beam, as allowance for rivet hoels to be added is
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10%  13% 15% 18%
Explanation
129. Maximum value of slenderness ratio of lacing flats in a steel column is :
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120 145  180 320
Explanation
130. The maximum allowable slenderness ratio for axially loaded member carrying tension only is
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180 250 350 400 

Explanation
131. A strut is a
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tension member compression member  flexural member torsion member
Explanation
132. The member of roof truss which supports the purlins is called as
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Sag rod Main strut Principal rafter  Principal tie
Explanation
133. Bearing stiffeners are designed as
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beams beam-ties ties column 
Explanation
134. Horizontal stiffeners are needed in plate girders if the thickness of web is less than
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6 mm Depth/200  Span/500 Flange thickness
Explanation
135. Section modulus for a rectangular sectionis given as :
1. bd2/36
2. bd3/6
3. bd2/6
4. bd3/12
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1 2 3  4
Explanation
136. Rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituent are called.
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Silicious rocks Argillaceous rocks  Sedimentary rocks None of the above
Explanation
137. Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than
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50 MPa 100 MPa  150 MPa 200 MPa
Explanation
138. The most suitable stone for building piers is
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Granite  Limestone Marble Sandstone
Explanation
139. Under hear and pressure, granite can transform into
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Quartzite Marble Slate Gneiss 
Explanation
140. Snowcrete is one of the patent forms of
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distempers waterproof cement paints enamel paints  cellulose paints
Explanation
141. The cmpressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after 3 days should not be less than
1. 50 kg/cm2
2. 100 kg/cm2
3. 115 kg/cm2
4. 150 kg/cm2
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1 2 3  4
Explanation
142. The constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting time of cement is
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deicalcium silicate tricalcium silicate tricalcium aluminate  All the above
Explanation
143. The main ingredients of Portland cement are :
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lime and silica  lime and alumina silica and alumina all the above
Explanation
144. Concrete is unsuitable for compaction by vibrator it it is

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dry earth moist semi-plastic Plastic 
Explanation
145. Separation of coarse aggregates from mortar during transportation is konwn as
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bleeding creeping segregation  shrinkage
Explanation
146. correct proportion of ingredients of concrete depends upon
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bulking of sand water content absorption All of the above 
Explanation
147. To prevent segregation, the maximum height for placing concrete is
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100 cm 125 cm 150 cm  200 cm
Explanation
148. Resins are
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not soluble in water soluble in spirit used in varnishes All of the above 
Explanation
149. Putty is made up of
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Red lead and linseed oil Zinc oxide and boiled linseed oil White lead and turpentine Powdered chalk and raw linseed oil 
Explanation
150. Doglegged stairs are
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Quarter turn stairs Three quarter turn stairs Half turn stairs  Straight stairs
Explanation
151. Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate.
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Wall thickness Room area Verandah area Courtyard area 
Explanation
152. One brick thickness of wall is roughly equal to
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10 cm 15 cm 20 cm  30 cm
Explanation
153. The damp proof course (D.P.C) of uniform thickness is a building having walls of different widths is measured in
1. m4
2. m3
3. m2
4. m
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
154. The quantity of wood for the shutters of dooors and windows is calcuated in
1. m3
2. lump-sum
3. m
4. m2
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
155. The plan of a building is in the form of square with centreline dimensions of outer walls as 14.7m X 14 .7m. If the thihckness of the wall in
superstructure is 0.30m, then its plinth area is :
1. 234 m2
2. 150 m2
3. 216 m2
4. 225 m2
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1 2 3 4 
Explanation
156. A document containing detailed description of all the items of work (but their quantities are not mentioned) to gether with their current
rates is called________
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tender schedule of rates  analysis of rate abstract estimate
Explanation

157. When actual cost of construction plus certain profit is paid to the contractor then such a contract is known as
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Unscheduled contract nominated contract Cost plus percentage contract  Work order
Explanation
158. What is the approximate cost of the complete labour as a percentage of the total cost of the building?
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0.1 0.25 0.4  0.05
Explanation
159. Which of the following is a dummy activity?
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Excavate the foundations Waiting for the arrival of concrete materials  Lay the foundation concrete Cure the foundation concrete
Explanation
160. The time by which the completion of an activity can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities is called
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Total float Interfering float Independent float Free float 
Explanation
161. The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply supported girder
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always occurs at centre of span always occurs under a wheel load  never occurs under a wheel load none of the above
Explanation
162. When a uniformly distributed load, longer than the span of the girder, moves from left to right, then the maximum bending moment at
mid section of span occurs when the uniformly distributed load occupies
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less than the left half span whole of left half span more than the left half span whole span 
Explanation
163. When a uniformly distributed load, shorter than the span of the girder, moves form left to right, then the conditions for maximum
bending moment at a section is that
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the head of the load reaches the section the tail of the load reaches the section
the load position should be such that the section divides it equally on both sides
the load position should be such that the section divides the load in the same ratio as it divides the span 
Explanation

164. When a series of wheel loads crosses a simply supported girder, the maximum bending moment under any give wheel load occurs when
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the centre of gravity of the load system is midway between the centre of span and wheel load under consideration
the centre of span is midway between the centre of gravity of the load system and the wheel load under consideration 
the wheel load under consideration is midway between the centre of span and the centre of gravity of the load system none of the above
Explanation
165. Which of the following is not the desplacement method ?
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Equilibrium method Column analogy method  Moment distribution method Kani's method
Explanation
166. The Multer-Breslau principle can be used to
i) determine the shape of the incluence line
ii) indicate the parts of the structure to be loaded to obtain the maximum effect
iii) calculate the ordinates of the incluence lines
Options:
only (i) both (i) and (ii) both (ii) and (iii) all (i), (ii) and (iii) 
Explanation
167. What is the degree of kinematic indeterminacy of the beam,if the axial deformation is ignored?
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2 3  4 5
Explanation
168. The elements of flexibility matrix of a structure
Options:
are dependent on the choice of co-ordinates  are independent of the choice of co-ordinates are always dimensionally homogeneous
both (a) and (c)
Explanation
169. Study the following statements
i) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is greater than the degree of static indeterminacy.
ii) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is less than the degree of static indeterminacy.
iii) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is greater than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.
iv) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is less than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.
Options:
(i) and (ii) (ii) and (iii) (i) and (iv) (ii) and (iv) 
Explanation
170. Select the correct statement
Options:
Flexibility matrix is a square symmetrical matrix Stiffness matrix is a square symmetrical matrix both (a) and (b)  none of the above
Explanation
171. To generate the j th column of the flexibility matrix
Options:
a unit force is applied at coordinate j and the displacements are calculated at all coordinates 
a unit displacement is applied at coordinate j and the forces are calculated at all coordinates
a unit force is applied at coordinate j and the forces are calculated at all coordinates
a unit displacement is applied at coordinate j and the displacements are calculated at all co-ordinates
Explanation
172. For stable structures, one of the important properties of flexibility and stiffness matrices is that the elements on the main diagonal
i) of a stiffness matrix must be positive
ii) of a stiffness matrix must be negative
iii) of a flexibility matrix must be positive
iv) of a flexibility matrix must be negative
Options:
(i) and (iii)  (ii) and (iii) (i) and (iv) (ii) and (iv)
Explanation
173. Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a structure are respectively to
Options:
increase and decrease increase and increase decrease and increase decrease and decrease 
Explanation
174. Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method?
Options:
slope deflection method column analogy method  moment distribution method none of the above
Explanation
175. Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement method?
Options:
moment distribution method  column analogy method three moment equation none of the above
Explanation
176. In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are
Options:
displacements  force displacement and forces none of the above
Explanation
177. Tlhe fixed support in a real beam becomes in the conjugate beam a
Options:
roller support hinged support fixed support free end 
Explanation
178. The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is
Options:
2/EI 1/EI  1/2 EI 1/4 EI
Explanation
179. A simply supported beam deflects by 5 mm when it is subjected to a concentrated load of 10 kN at its centre. What will be deflection in a
1/10 model of the beam if the model is subjected to a 1 kN load at its centre?
Options:
5 mm  0.5 mm 0.05 mm 0.005 mm
Explanation
180. The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called
Options:
stiffness flexibility  influence coefficient unit strain
Explanation
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Plasticity Ductility  Elasticity Malleability

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2. Every material obeys. Hook's law within its

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same half twice thrice 

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7. Consider the following statements :

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1 kNm 2 kNm 3 kNm  4 kNm

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21. An RCC beam can have maximum tension reinforcement as

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22. Characteristic strength of concrete is measured at

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0.46d 0.48d  0.50d 0.53d

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24. I.S. has speciﬁed the full strength of concrete after

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friction adhesion both friction and adhesion  None of these

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29. The neutral axis of a T-beam exists

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30. Minimum number of vertical bars in a circular column is

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31. Minimum percentage of HYSD steel in an RCC slab is

0.1% bD 0.12% bD  0.15% bD 0.2% bD

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32. Maximum permitted spacing of main bars in a slab is

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36. A riveted joint can fail in

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37. The gross diameter of a 14 mm nominal diameter rivet is

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38. In a steel beam section, the web carries

the compression the tension the moment the shear 

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3.25 m 4.0 m 5.0 m 10.0 m 

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Template Base plate Gusset plate  Anchor plate

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43. The heaviest I-section for the same depth is

ISLB ISMB ISHB  ISWB

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48. Chemically, marble is known as

49. Stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than

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50. Gypsum is added to cement

2. to help C2S and C3 S

3. to give a uniform texture

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51. Pick up the correct statement