Civil Engineering Mcqs Subcategories

Civil Engineering Mcqs	Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Dams	Applied Mechanics And Graphic Statics MCQs
Airport Engineering MCQs

According to Whitney’s theory, depth of stress block for a balanced section of a concrete beam is limited to_______________?

A. 0.43 d
B. 0.537 d
C. 0.68 d
D. 0.85 d

Which of the following is a mineral ?

A. Basalt
B. Granite
C. Quartz
D. Syenite

Gypsum is a_________________?

A. Mechanically formed sedimentary rock
B. Igneous rock
C. Chemically precipitated sedimentary rock
D. Metamorphic rock

Which of the following is a rock ?

A. Quartz
B. Mica
C. Gypsum
D. None of the above

A heavy stone is suitable for________________?

A. Arches
B. Rubble masonry
C. Roads
D. Retaining walls

Slate is formed by metamorphic action on______________?

A. Shale
B. Lime stone
C. Sand stone
D. Granite

Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ?

A. Marble
B. Lime stone
C. Compact sand stone
D. Granite

Quality control is aimed at__________?

A. Maintaining the desired quality
B. Exceeding the desired quality
C. Continuously improving the quality
D. Following the quality

The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is_____________?

A. Quartz
B. Feldspar
C. Mica
D. None of the above

Jumper is a tool used for_______________?

A. Testing of stones
B. Quarrying of stones
C. Dressing of stones
D. None of the above