In a simply supported beam L with a triangular load W kN/m varying from zero at one end to the maximum value at the other end, the maximum bending moment is

If a beam simply supported at its two ends is loaded by a point load at the middle of the span, the maximum bending moment is M. If the same load is equally distributed over the beam span, then the maximum bending moment, neglecting the weight of beam will be

The ratio of width and depths of a strongest beam that can be cut out of a cylindrical log of wood is 

A stepped column carries loads as shown below. What is the maximum normal stress in the column at B in the larger diameter column ?

     

For simply supported beams, the maximum permitted deflection is (As per IS 800:2007)

Whenever the whitewashing or distempering is done on corrugated iron sheets, in the estimation the plan area of the sheets is increased by

The following item of earthwork is not measured separately.

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following.

The weight of 10 mm diameter mild steel rod per metre length is equal to

In the analysis of rates, the profit for the contractor is generally taken as

Which department looks after the execution and maintenance of water supply and sanitary works?

For estimation of the masonry work and excavation work, accuracy requirement in the 

measurement of the length as compared to thickness or width is 

Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is

The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept.

Berms are provided in canals if these are

Pick up the correct statement from the following

Calculate the capitalized value of a building having annual rent of Rs. 20,000 and highest rate of interest is 5%.

Grouting of the cracks is measured in

The cross sectional area of the brick wall of 10 cm thickness of the drain specified.

 

While estimating the quantities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

Carpet area does include the area of 

Method used to make an estimate is

The measurement for all types of grouting shall be made on the basis of the X of cement in the grout actually forced into the holes, where X is?

The net installment of periodical payment for repayment of the capital amount invested in a property for a specified period is called as

Detailed measurement are certified by

When it is not specified, the number of holdfasts for a door is usually.

One mason in one day is expected to do the brick work in foundation and plinth with beldars are

Consider following requirement of documents for agreement to be signed for a construction project:

A tie bar 50 mm × 8 mm is to carry a load of 80 kN. A specimen of the same quality steel of cross-sectional area is 250 mm2. For a maximum load of 125 kN carried by the specimen, the factor of safety in the design will be

According to IS : 875 part 3, design wind speed is obtained by multiplying the basic wind speed by factors k₁, k₂ and k₃, where k₃ is 

Match List-I (Type) with List-II (Recommended slenderness ratio) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I	List-II
A.        Single angle in roof trusses	1.   80-150
B.     Double angles in roof trusses	2.   30-60
C.         Single I section in columns	3.   100-180
D.     Double I section in columns	4.   60-100

A welded plate girder has a web plate 1500 × 6 mm. Which one of the following is correct about stiffening the web?

A steel rod of 16 mm diameter has been used as a tie in a bracing system, but may be subjected to possible reversal of stress due to the wind. What is the maximum permitted length of the member?

Buckling of the compression flange of a girder, without transverse stiffeners, can be avoided if (with standard notations)

In a plate girder subjected to a bending moment of 200 kNm, the width and thickness of flange are 200 mm and 10 mm respectively. What is the economical depth of the girder by assuming the moment is resisted by the flange only?  [Take f_y = 250 MPa]

In a plate girder, the web plate is connected to the flange plates by fillet welding. The size of the fillet welds is designed to safely resist

Consider the following statements in respect of design of web and flange splices:

1. Flange splice shall be designed for actual BM at the section.

2. Flange splice shall be designed to resist the actual shear at the section.

3. Web splice shall be designed to resist the actual shear at the section.

Which one of the following is correct?
An intermediate, vertical stiffener connected to the web is designed to withstand a shearing force of not less than

where t is web thickness in mm and h is the outstand of stiffener in mm.

An I-section purlin of span 4m is subjected to a total uniformly distributed load of 5 kN. The purlin will be designed for maximum bending moment of 

Web crippling is caused by

An angle is connected to the back of the flange of a channel section to be used as a beam as shown in the above diagram. This is done to

The shear force for which each lacing shall be designed if two parallel systems of lacing is there in the column is

Match the following lists:

A. A member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead and imposed load

B. A member subjected to compression forces resulting only from combination with wind/earthquake actions, provided the deformation of such members does not adversely affect the stress in any part of the structure.

C. Compression flange of a beam against lateral torsional buckling

D. Members always under tension (other than pre-tensioned members)

 

1. 400                               

2. 180

3. 250

4. 300

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Statement (I): To achieve maximum value for minimum radius of gyration of compression members, without increasing the area of the section, a number of elements are placed away from the principal axis using suitable lateral systems.
Statement (II): Batten shall be placed at 40° to 70° to the axis of built-up members. 

 

The correct option evaluating the above statements is

Which one among the following is the correct ratio of effective length to actual length of a discontinuous angle strut, if ends are welded?

What is the permissible tensile stress in bolts used for column bases?

Where should splices in the columns be provided?