Civil Engineering MCQs

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To determine the modulus of rupture, the size of test specimen used is_______________?
A. 150 x150 x500 mm
B. 100 x100 x700 mm
C. 150 x150 x700 mm
D. 100 x100 x500 mm
Modulus of rupture of concrete is a measure of_______________?
A. Flexural tensile strength
B. Direct tensile strength
C. Compressive strength
D. Split tensile strength
As compared to ordinary portland cement, high alumina cement has______________?
A. Higher initial setting time but lower final setting time
B. Lower initial setting time but higher final setting time
C. Higher initial and final setting times
D. Lower initial and final setting times
Finer grinding of cement______________?
A. Affects only the early development of strength
B. Affects only the ultimate strength
C. Both (a. and (b.
D. Does not affect the strength
Poisson’s ratio for concrete_______________?
A. Remains constant
B. Increases with richer mixes
C. Decreases with richer mixes
D. None of the above
The factor of safety for______________?
A. Steel and concrete are same
B. Steel is lower than that for concrete
C. Steel is higher than that for concrete
D. None of the above