Q. The ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of given soil mass is __________

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Q. Sand layer is an example of ______________

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Q. ________ keeps the phreatic line within the dam section.

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Q. Calculate the self-weight of the masonry of the rectangle dam of 10 m height and 4 m wide. Consider specific weight of masonry as 20kN/m³.

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Q. Water-cement ratio varies normally from ______________ to __________

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Q. Calculate the resultant force of dam with given self weight 800kN and water pressure be 500kN.

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Q. When the reservoir is empty tension occurs at ___________

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Q. What is the mix proportion for M15 grade concrete?

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Q. Laterite is an example of ___________ rock.

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Q. ________ is crystalline and compact in structure.

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Q. As per IS, the standard dimensions for a brick is _______ (in cm).

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Q. Formation of white patches on the surface on the bricks is ____________

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Q. Kiln burning involves 90% of first class bricks.

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Q. ______ bricks can withstand up to a temperature of 1800°C.

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Q. According to IS, the minimum expansion joint in construction should be ________

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Q. The edges formed by the intersection of plane surfaces of a brick are known as _________

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Q. The depression made in the face of brick during its manufacture is _________

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Q. Calculate the eccentricity of a rectangular dam of width 4 m. Take the distance between the water face and point where resultant cuts the base as 5.25 m.

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Q. Calculate the horizontal water pressure acting on a dam. The total depth of water be 13m. Take specific weight of water be 10kN/m³.

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Q. Calculate the self-weight of a rectangular dam of 22m high and 8m wide. It contains water upto a height of 20m. Consider the specific weight of masonry be 25 kN/m³.

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