Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 30 of 297)

Normal tension is that pull which_______________?
A. Is used at the time of standardising the tape
B. Neutralizes the effect due to pull and sag
C. Makes the correction due to sag equal to zero
D. Makes the correction due to pull equal to zero
If the length of a chain is found to be short on testing, it can be adjusted by______________?
A. Straightening the links
B. Removing one or more small circular rings
C. Closing the joints of the rings if opened out
D. All of the above
Cross staff is an instrument used for________________?
A. Measuring approximate horizontal angles
B. Setting out right angles
C. Measuring bearings of the lines
D. None of the above
For a line AB_______________?
A. The forebearing of ab and back bearing of ab differ by 180°
B. The forebearing of ab and back bearing of ba differ by 180°
C. Both (a. and (b. are correct.
D. None is correct