Civil Engineering MCQs with explanations

Question 1

The basic action involved in sheep foot rolling is________?

Accepted Answer

Kneading

Question 2

A valve is suddenly closed in a water main in wl.ich the velocity is 1 m/sec and velocity of pressure wave is 981 m/ sec. The inertia head at the valve will be________?

Accepted Answer

100m

Question 3

Muller Breslau’s principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable to________?

Accepted Answer

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Question 4

Select the correct statement________?

Accepted Answer

Psychological extra widening depends on the speed of vehicle

Question 5

The ratio of the stresses produced by a suddenly applied load and by a gradually applied load on a bar, is________?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 6

Assertion A : English method of tunneling requires more time as compared to other methods of tunneling. Reason R : In English method of tunneling, the masons and excavators have to work alternately/

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 7

Select the incorrect statement?

Accepted Answer

Go or green time of a signal is the sum of stop and clearance intervals for the cross flow

Question 8

For a standard 45° fillet, the ratio of size of fillet to throat thickness is________?

Accepted Answer

V2 : 1

Question 9

The method of design of flexible pavement as recommended by IRC is________?

Accepted Answer

CBR method

Question 10

Which one of the following rail failures is caused by loose fish bolts at expansion joints?

Accepted Answer

crushed head

Civil Engineering MCQs with Explanations