Civil Engineering MCQs

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A foundation rests on_______________?
A. Base of the foundation
B. Sub-grade
C. Foundation soil
D. Both b. and c
An R.C.C. roof slab is designed as a two way slab if________________?
A. It supports live loads in both directions
B. The ratio of spans in two directions is less than 2
C. The slab is continuous over two supports
D. The slab is discontinuous at edges
Piles are usually driven by________________?
A. Diesel operated hammer
B. Drop hammer
C. Single acting steam hammer
D. All the above
In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at
A. Less loaded column
B. More loaded column
C. A point of the maximum shear force
D. A point of zero shear force