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  1. According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

    2. A.

     (P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²
    B.

     (P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
    C.

     (P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
    D.

     (P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]

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  2. The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

    3. A.

     Black cotton soil
    B.

     Loose fine sandy soil
    C.

     Dry coarse sandy soil
    D.

     Hard rocks

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  3. The least bearing capacity of soil is that of

    4. A.

     Hard rock
    B.

     Moist clay
    C.

     Soft rock
    D.

     Coarse sandy soil

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  4. Depth or height of the arch is the

    5. A.

     Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
    B.

     Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
    C.

     Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
    D.

     None of the above

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  5. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in

    6. A.

     Two directions without break in the slope on each side
    B.

     Two directions with break in the slope on each side
    C.

     Four directions without break in the slope on each side
    D.

     Four directions with break in the slope on each side

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  6. In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is

    7. A.

     Shed type
    B.

     Gable type
    C.

     Gambrel type
    D.

     Mansard type

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  7. In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept

    8. A.

     40 cm
    B.

     Equal to flange width
    C.

     Twice the flange width
    D.

     Maximum of (A), (B) and (C)

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  8. Gravels

    9. A.

     Are cohesionless aggregates
    B.

     Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm
    C.

     Never swell when they come into contact with water
    D.

     All the above

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  9. The Auger borings are not common

    10. A.

     In soils that require lateral support
    B.

     In cohesive soils
    C.

     In soft soils
    D.

     None of the above

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  10. The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is

    11. A.

     Quartz
    B.

     Felspar
    C.

     Mica
    D.

     None of the above

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