Civil Engineering MCQs

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Plywood has the advantage of_____________?
A. Greater tensile strength in longer direction
B. Greater tensile strength in shorter direction
C. Same tensile strength in all directions
D. None of the above
The plywood______________?
A. Has good strength along the panel only
B. Can be spilt in the plane of the panel
C. Has greater impact resistance to blows than ordinary wood
D. Cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness
First class timber has an average life of_____________?
A. Less than one year
B. 1 to 5 years
C. 5 to 10 years
D. More than 10 years
The main function of alumina in brick earth is_______________?
A. To impart plasticity
B. To make the brick durable
C. To prevent shrinkage
D. To make the brick impermeable