Estimating and Costing MCQs

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Q11.
In the mid-section formula

a.

The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections

b.

The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth

c.

The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections

d.

(a), (b) and (c) of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).(a), (b) and (c) of the above.
Q12.
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is

a.

Collapsible gates

b.

Rolling shutters

c.

Steel doors

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q13.
If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by

a.

Mid-section formula

b.

Trapezoidal formula

c.

Prismoidal formula

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q14.
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is

a.

L + 0.42 d

b.

L + 2 x 0.42 d

c.

L - 0.42 d

d.

L - 2 x 0.4 d

Discuss
Answer: (b).L + 2 x 0.42 d
Q15.
While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed

a.

at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar

b.

in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more

c.

for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q16.
The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as

a.

Excavation

b.

Surface dressing

c.

Cutting

d.

Surface excavation.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Surface excavation.
Q17.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

Dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m

b.

Areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m

c.

Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cm m

d.

Weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes

Discuss
Answer: (c).Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cm m
Q18.
If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter D is 1400 kg/cm² and bond stress is 6 kg/cm², the required bond length of the rod is

a.

30 D

b.

40 D

c.

50 D

d.

59 D

Discuss
Answer: (d).59 D
Q19.
Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.

a.

Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately

b.

Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item

c.

Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q20.
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes

a.

Setting and laying

b.

Bed concreting

c.

Connection to drains

d.

All of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these.
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