Civil Engineering MCQs Set 1

Civil Engineering MCQs for Career Test & Interview Practice, Graduates, Students, Competitive Exams, and more. Building Construction, Materials for Construction, Basic Surveying, Highway Engineering, Dams, Airport Engineering, Structural Analysis, and other topics are covered in this set of multiple choice questions.

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Civil Engineering MCQS Set 1

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Gypsum consists of______________?

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The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is_____________?

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Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?

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With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand_______________?

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Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases__________________?

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For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of___________________?

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Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are_______________?

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Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?

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According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary portland cement after three days should not be less than________________?

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The slump recommended for mass concrete is about_______________?

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The most commonly used retarder in cement is_________________?

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The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about_________________?

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The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about________________?

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Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams ?

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In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as_______________?

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Which of the following is the purest form of iron ?

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The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is______________?

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The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is_____________?

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Assertion A : Normally turpentine oil is recommended as thinner for indoor painting. Reason R : Turpentine oil is costlier than other thinners. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ?

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The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is_______________?

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