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When a column is fixed at one end and hinged at the other end, its effective length (Leff) in terms of actual length ‘L’ is:
A0.5 L
B0.7 L (or L / sqrt(2))
C1.0 L
D2.0 L
In compass surveying, the local attraction at a station is indicated if the difference between fore bearing and back bearing of a line is not equal to:
A90°
B180°
C270°
D360°
For a simply supported beam of span ‘L’ loaded with a point load ‘W’ at midspan, the maximum deflection at midspan is given by:
AW L³ / (48 E I)
BW L³ / (3 E I)
C5 W L³ / (384 E I)
DW L³ / (192 E I)
The section modulus (Z) of a solid circular cross-section of diameter ‘d’ is equal to:
Api * d³ / 16
Bpi * d³ / 32
Cpi * d⁴ / 64
Dpi * d³ / 64
The ratio of maximum shear stress to average shear stress for a circular beam cross-section subjected to shear force is:
A1.33 (4/3)
B1.50 (3/2)
C2.00
D1.15
The initial setting time of standard Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) should not be less than:
A15 minutes
B30 minutes
C60 minutes
D600 minutes
In stone masonry, a vertical joint that continues continuously through two or more consecutive courses is called a:
AThrough stone
BContinuous vertical joint (Defect)
CLacing course
DQuoin
According to standard structural codes, the maximum strain in concrete at the outermost compression fiber in flexure at limit state of collapse is taken as:
A0.0020
B0.0035
C0.0045
D0.0050
The compressive strength of standard mortar cubes made with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) after 7 days of curing should not be less than:
A11.5 N/mm²
B17.5 N/mm²
C22.0 N/mm²
D27.0 N/mm²
In concrete mix design, the compaction factor test is specifically suitable for concrete mixes having:
AHigh to very high workability
BLow to medium workability
CZero workability
DSelf-compacting properties