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GATE2017 CE-2-3
Given that the scope of the construction work is well-defined with all its drawings, specifications, quantities and estimates, which one of the following of contract would be most preferred? EPC contract percentage rate contract Item rate contract Lump sum contract
Given that the scope of the construction work is well-defined with all its drawings, specifications, quantities and estimates, which one of the following of contract woul...
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GATE2018 CE-2: 50
A coal containing $2 \%$ sulfur is burned completely to ash in a brick kiln at a rate of $30$ kg/min. The sulfur content in the ash was found to be $6 \%$ of the initial amount of sulfur present in the coal fed to the brick kiln. The ... /mole, respectively. The annual rate of sulfur dioxide $(SO_2)$ emission from the kiln (in tonnes/year, up to two decimal places) is ________
A coal containing $2 \%$ sulfur is burned completely to ash in a brick kiln at a rate of $30$ kg/min. The sulfur content in the ash was found to be $6 \%$ of the initial ...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 8
Seasoning of timber for use in construction is done essentially to increase strength and durability smoothen timber surfaces remove knots from timber logs cut timber in right season and geometry
Seasoning of timber for use in construction is done essentially toincrease strength and durabilitysmoothen timber surfacesremove knots from timber logscut timber in right...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 9
In case of bids in Two-Envelop System, the correct option is Technical bid is opened first Financial bid is opened first Both (Technical and Financial) bids are opened simultaneously Either of the two (Technical and Financial) bids can be opened first
In case of bids in Two-Envelop System, the correct option isTechnical bid is opened firstFinancial bid is opened firstBoth (Technical and Financial) bids are opened simul...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 42
The activity details for a small project are given in the Table. ... $\text{days}, \textit{in integer}$) for project completion is __________________________
The activity details for a small project are given in the Table.$$\begin{array}{|cl|cI|cI|}\hline&\textbf{Activity} & \textbf{Duration (days)} & \textbf{Depends on} \\ \h...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 43
An equipment has been purchased at an initial cost of $₹ 160000$ and has an estimated salvage value of $₹ 10000$. The equipment has an estimated life of $5$ years. The difference between the book values (in ₹, $\textit{in integer}$) ... at the end of $4^{\text{th}}$ year using straight line method and sum of years digit method of depreciation is______________
An equipment has been purchased at an initial cost of $₹ 160000$ and has an estimated salvage value of $₹ 10000$. The equipment has an estimated life of $5$ years. Th...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 1 | Question: 5
Gypsum is typically added in cement to prevent quick setting enhance hardening increase workability decrease heat of hydration
Gypsum is typically added in cement toprevent quick settingenhance hardeningincrease workabilitydecrease heat of hydration
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 1 | Question: 6
The direct and indirect costs estimated by a contractor for bidding a project is $₹160000$ and $₹20000$ respectively. If the mark up applied is $10\%$ of the bid price, the quoted price (in ₹) of the contractor is $200000$ $198000$ $196000$ $182000$
The direct and indirect costs estimated by a contractor for bidding a project is $₹160000$ and $₹20000$ respectively. If the mark up applied is $10\%$ of the bid pric...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 1 | Question: 30
Contractor $\text{X}$ is developing his bidding strategy against Contractor $\text{Y}$. The ratio of $\text{Y's}$ bid price to $\text{X's}$ cost for the $30$ previous bids in which Contractor $\text{X}$ has competed against Contractor $\text{Y}$ is given in the ... is $0\%$ more than $0\%$ but less than $50\%$ more than $50\%$ but less than $100\%$ $100\%$
Contractor $\text{X}$ is developing his bidding strategy against Contractor $\text{Y}$. The ratio of $\text{Y’s}$ bid price to $\text{X’s}$ cost for the $30$ previous...
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GATE2020-CE-1-6
A reinforcing steel bar, partially embedded in concrete, is subjected to a tensile force $P$. The figure that appropriately represents the distribution of the magnitude of bond stress (represented as hatched region), along the embedded length of the bar, is
A reinforcing steel bar, partially embedded in concrete, is subjected to a tensile force $P$. The figure that appropriately represents the distribution of the magnitude o...
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GATE2020-CE-1-8
During the process of hydration of cement, due to increase in Dicalcium Silicate $(C_2S)$ content in cement clinker, the heat of hydration increases decreases initially decreases and then increases does not change
During the process of hydration of cement, due to increase in Dicalcium Silicate $(C_2S)$ content in cement clinker, the heat of hydrationincreasesdecreasesinitially decr...
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GATE2020 CE-2-8
As per $IS\:456:2000$, the $pH$ value of water for concrete mix shall NOT be less than $4.5$ $5.0$ $5.5$ $6.0$
As per $IS\:456:2000$, the $pH$ value of water for concrete mix shall NOT be less than$4.5$$5.0$$5.5$$6.0$
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GATE2017 CE-2-15
Let the characteristic strength be defined as that value, below which not more than $50 \%$ of the results are expected to fall. Assuming a standard deviation of $4$ MPa, the target mean strength (in MPa) to be considered in the mix design of a $M25$ concrete would be $18.42$ $21.00$ $25.00$ $31.58$
Let the characteristic strength be defined as that value, below which not more than $50 \%$ of the results are expected to fall. Assuming a standard deviation of $4$ MPa,...
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GATE2017 CE-2-18
For a construction project, the mean and standard deviation of the completion time are $200$ days and $6.1$ days, respectively. Assume normal distribution and use the value of standard normal deviate $z = 1.64$ for the $95 \%$ confidence level. The maximum time required (in days) for the completion of the project would be ________
For a construction project, the mean and standard deviation of the completion time are $200$ days and $6.1$ days, respectively. Assume normal distribution and use the val...
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GATE2017 CE-2-30
Group I gives a list of test methods and test apparatus for evaluating some of the properties of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and concrete. Group II gives the list of these properties. ... $P - 4; Q - 2; R - 4; S - 1$ $P - 1; Q - 4; R - 2; S - 3$
Group I gives a list of test methods and test apparatus for evaluating some of the properties of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and concrete. Group II gives the list of t...
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GATE2017 CE-2-33
Consider the following statements: Walls of one brick thick are measured in square meters Walls of one brick thick are measured in cubic meters No deduction in the brickwork quantity is made for openings in walls up to $0.1 \: m^2$ area. For the measurement of excavation from the borrow pit ... False P - True, Q - False, R - True, S - False P - True, Q - False, R - True, S - True
Consider the following statements:Walls of one brick thick are measured in square metersWalls of one brick thick are measured in cubic metersNo deduction in the brickwork...
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GATE2019 CE-1: 37
The network of a small construction project awarded to a contractor is shown in the following figure. The normal duration, crash duration, normal cost, and crash cost of all the activities are shown in the table. The indirect cost incurred by the contractor is ... is targeted for completion in $16$ days, the total cost (in INR) to be incurred by the contractor would be _______
The network of a small construction project awarded to a contractor is shown in the following figure. The normal duration, crash duration, normal cost, and crash cost of ...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 7
If the fineness modulus of a sample of fine aggregates is $4.3$, the mean size of the particles in the sample is between $150 \: \mu m$ and $300 \: \mu m$ $300 \: \mu m$ and $600 \: \mu m$ $1.18 \: mm$ and $2.36 \: mm$ $2.36 \: mm$ and $4.75\: mm$
If the fineness modulus of a sample of fine aggregates is $4.3$, the mean size of the particles in the sample is between$150 \: \mu m$ and $300 \: \mu m$$300 \: \mu m$ an...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 21
The characteristic compressive strength of concrete required in a project is $25 \: MPa$ and the standard deviation in the observed compressive strength expected at site is $4 \: MPa$. The average compressive strength of cubes tested at different water-cement (w/c) ... The water-cement ratio (in percent, round off to the lower integer) to be used in the mix is ______
The characteristic compressive strength of concrete required in a project is $25 \: MPa$ and the standard deviation in the observed compressive strength expected at site ...
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GATE2016-2-9
As per Indian standards for bricks, minimum acceptable compressive strength of any class of burnt clay bricks in dry state is $10.0 \text{ MPa}$ $7.5 \text{ MPa}$ $5.0 \text{ MPa}$ $3.5 \text{ MPa}$
As per Indian standards for bricks, minimum acceptable compressive strength of any class of burnt clay bricks in dry state is$10.0 \text{ MPa}$$7.5 \text{ MPa}$$5.0 \text...
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GATE2016-2-10
A construction project consists of twelve activities. The estimated duration (in days) required to complete each of the activities along with the corresponding network diagram is shown below. ... $11-12$ for the project are, respectively, $25$ and $1$ $1$ nd $1$ $0$ and $0$ $81$ and $0$
A construction project consists of twelve activities. The estimated duration (in days) required to complete each of the activities along with the corresponding network di...
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GATE2016-2-39
The activity-on-arrow network of activities for a construction project is shown in the figure. The durations (expressed in days) of the activities are mentioned below in arrows. The critical duration for this construction project is $13$ days $14$ days $15$ days $16$ days
The activity-on-arrow network of activities for a construction project is shown in the figure. The durations (expressed in days) of the activities are mentioned below in ...
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GATE2016-1-9
Bull’s trench kiln is used in the manufacturing of lime cement bricks none of these
Bull’s trench kiln is used in the manufacturing oflimecementbricksnone of these
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GATE2016-1-10
The compound which is largely responsible for initial setting and early strength gain of Ordinary Portland Cement is $C_3A$ $C_3S$ $C_2S$ $C_4AF$
The compound which is largely responsible for initial setting and early strength gain of Ordinary Portland Cement is$C_3A$$C_3S$$C_2S$$C_4AF$
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GATE2016-1-39
The Optimistic Time (O), Most likely Time (M) and Pessimistic Time (P) (in days) of the activities in the critical path are given below in the format O – M – P. The expected completion time (in days) of the project is ________
The Optimistic Time (O), Most likely Time (M) and Pessimistic Time (P) (in days) of the activities in the critical path are given below in the format O – M – P.The ex...
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GATE2017 CE-1: 45
The activity details of a project are given below: ... The estimated minimum time (in days) for the completion of the project will be __________
The activity details of a project are given below:$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Activity} & \text{Depends on} & \text{Duration (in days)} \\ \hline P & \dots & 6 ...
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GATE2015-2-53
In Marshall method of mix design, the coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, fines and bitumen having respective values of specific gravity $2.60, 2.70, 2.65$ and $1.01$, are mixed in the relative proportions ($\%$ by weight) of $55.0, \: 35.8, \: 3.7$ and $5.5$ respectively. The ... the mix respectively are: $2.42$ and $2.63$ $2.42$ and $2.78$ $2.42$ and $2.93$ $2.64$ and $2.78$
In Marshall method of mix design, the coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, fines and bitumen having respective values of specific gravity $2.60, 2.70, 2.65$ and $1.01$, are ...
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GATE2015-1-4
Workability of concrete can be measured using slump, compaction factor and Vebe time. Consider the following statements for workability of concrete. As the slump increases, the Vebe time increases As the slump increases, the compaction factor increases Which of the following is TRUE? Both (i) and ( ... (i) and (ii) are False (i) is True and (ii) is False (i) is False and (ii) is True
Workability of concrete can be measured using slump, compaction factor and Vebe time. Consider the following statements for workability of concrete.As the slump increases...
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GATE2014-2-50
In a Marshall sample, the bulk specific gravity of mix and aggregates are $2.324$ and $2.546$ respectively. The sample includes $5 \%$ of bitumen (by total weight of mix) of specific gravity $1.10$. The theoretical maximum specific gravity of mix is $2.441$. The void filled with bitumen (VFB) in the Marshall sample (in $\%$) is _______
In a Marshall sample, the bulk specific gravity of mix and aggregates are $2.324$ and $2.546$ respectively. The sample includes $5 \%$ of bitumen (by total weight of mix)...
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GATE2014-2-9
The target mean strength $f_{cm}$ for concrete mix design obtained from the characteristic strength $f_{ck}$ and standard deviation $\sigma$, as defined in $IS:456-2000$, is $f_{ck}+1.35 \sigma$ $f_{ck}+1.45 \sigma$ $f_{ck}+1.55 \sigma$ $f_{ck}+1.65 \sigma$
The target mean strength $f_{cm}$ for concrete mix design obtained from the characteristic strength $f_{ck}$ and standard deviation $\sigma$, as defined in $IS:456-2000$,...
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 44
Elevation and temperature data for a place are tabulated below: $\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Elevation, m} & \text{Temperature, } ^{\circ}C \\ \hline 4 & 21.25 \\ \hline 444 & 15.70 \\ \hline \end{array}$ Based on the above data, lapse rate can be referred as Super-adiabatic Neutral Sub-adiabatic Inversion
Elevation and temperature data for a place are tabulated below:$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Elevation, m} & \text{Temperature, } ^{\circ}C \\ \hline 4 & 21.25 \\ \...
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 6
If a small concrete cube is submerged deep in still water in such a way that the pressure exerted on all faces of the cube is $p$, then the maximum shear stress developed inside the cube is $0$ $\dfrac{p}{2}$ $p$ $2p$
If a small concrete cube is submerged deep in still water in such a way that the pressure exerted on all faces of the cube is $p$, then the maximum shear stress developed...
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GATE2018 CE-2: 5
The setting time of cement is determined using Le Chatelier apparatus Briquette testing apparatus Vicat apparatus Casagrande's apparatus
The setting time of cement is determined usingLe Chatelier apparatusBriquette testing apparatusVicat apparatusCasagrande's apparatus
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GATE2018 CE-1: 44
At a construction site, a contractor plans to make an excavation as shown in the figure. The water level in the adjacent river is at an elevation of $+20.0$ m. Unit weight of water is $10 \: kn/m^3$. The factor of safety (up to two decimal places) against sand boiling for the proposed excavation is ___________
At a construction site, a contractor plans to make an excavation as shown in the figure.The water level in the adjacent river is at an elevation of $+20.0$ m. Unit weight...
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