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A pre-stressed concrete member is preferred because________?

A.All the above

B.Large size of long beams carrying large shear force need not be adopted

C.Its dimensions are not decided from the diagonal tensile stress

D.Removal of cracks in the members due to shrinkage

Explanation: The correct answer is All the above.

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Water content of soil can________?

A.be less than 0 %

B.never be greater than 100 %

C.be greater than 100 %

D.take values only from 0 % to 100 %

Explanation: The correct answer is be greater than 100 %.

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The permissible bending stresses Pbet for steel slab bases should not exceed________?

A.1650 kg/cm2

B.1500 kg/cm2

C.1800 kg/cm2

D.1890 kg/cm2

Explanation: The correct answer is 1500 kg/cm2.

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Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunnelling?

A.trench jack

B.liner plate

C.stiffener

D.cutting edge

Explanation: The correct answer is cutting edge.

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Normally, the angle of roof truss with asbestos sheets should not be less than________?

A.26’/2°

B.40°

C.35°

D.30°

Explanation: The correct answer is 30°.

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Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? (1) slate (2) shale (3) quartzite. The correct answer is________?

A.both (1) and (3)

B.all (1), (2) and (3)

C.both (2) and (3)

D.only (3)

Explanation: The correct answer is both (1) and (3).

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In sewers the gas generally found, is________?

A.Carbon dioxide (CO2)

B.All the above

C.Methane (CH4)

D.Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)

Explanation: The correct answer is All the above.

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A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is________?

A.1.28 m

B.0.64 m

C.1.5 m

D.0.96 m

Explanation: The correct answer is 0.64 m.

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By boiling water, hardness can be removed if it is due to________?

A.magnesium sulphate

B.calcium bicarbonate

C.calcium sulphate

D.calcium nitrate

E.none of these

Explanation: The correct answer is calcium bicarbonate.

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Within the consolidation process of a saturated clay________?

A.both neutral pressure and effective pressure decrease

B.a gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant

C.a gradual increase in neutral pressure and a gradual decrease in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant

D.both neutral pressure and effective pressure increase

Explanation: The correct answer is a gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant.

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Metal sleepers are superior to wooden sleepers with respect to________?

A.track circuiting

B.cost

C.life

D.fastening

Explanation: The correct answer is life.

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For a given velocity of a projectile, the range is maximum when the angle of projection is________?

A.0°

B.45°

C.30°

D.90°

Explanation: The correct answer is 45°.

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By the condition of a will, the sum of P20,000 is left to a girl to be held in trust fund by her guardian until it amounts to P50,000. When will the girl receive the money if fund invested at 8% compounded quarterly?

A.11.57 years

B.11.46 years

C.11.87 years

D.11.23 years

Explanation: The correct answer is 11.57 years.

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A very comfortable type of stairs is________?

A.Geometrical

B.Straight

C.Dog legged

D.Open newel

Explanation: The correct answer is Open newel.

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If the elevation of hydraulic grade line at the junction of three pipes is above the elevation of reservoirs B and C and below reservoir A, then the direction of flow will be________?

A.from reservoir B to reservoirs C and A

B.from reservoir C to reservoirs A and B

C.from reservoir A to reservoirs B and C

D.unpredictable

Explanation: The correct answer is from reservoir C to reservoirs A and B.

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