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WorksheetsD69 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main function of a retaining wall?
a)
To hold back soil or fill material at different levels
b)
To provide ventilation
c)
To support roof structures
d)
To resist dynamic loads
2.
Which IS code provides guidelines for retaining wall-specific design?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 14458
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 3370
3.
In a cantilever retaining wall, which part supports the earth?
a)
Toe
b)
Heel
c)
Stem
d)
Weep hole
4.
What is the typical economical height range for cantilever retaining walls?
a)
1 m to 3 m
b)
3 m to 8 m
c)
8 m to 15 m
d)
Above 15 m
5.
Counterfort retaining walls are most economical for which height range?
a)
Up to 3 m
b)
3 m to 8 m
c)
8 m to 15+ m
d)
Above 20 m
6.
What is the function of a shear key in retaining walls?
a)
Increase passive resistance against sliding
b)
Reduce bending moment
c)
Increase wall height
d)
Provide ventilation
7.
Which load is created by traffic, including braking and accelerating?
a)
Dead load
b)
Live load
c)
Dynamic load
d)
Wind load
8.
What is the primary load-carrying element in an RCC framed structure?
a)
Slab
b)
Column
c)
Beam
d)
Wall
9.
What is a portal frame?
a)
A structure with beams, columns, and footings monolithic in design
b)
A wall made of RCC
c)
A beam supported by walls
d)
A type of cantilever wall
10.
Which connection type has zero bending moment at the support?
a)
Fixed connection
b)
Hinged connection
c)
Rigid connection
d)
Moment connection
11.
Which IS code covers load calculation for dead, live, and wind loads?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 875
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 13920
12.
Which element in RCC framed buildings resists horizontal forces like wind and earthquake loads?
a)
Partition walls
b)
Shear walls
c)
Cladding panels
d)
Lintels
13.
What is the main disadvantage of buttressed walls compared to counterfort walls?
a)
They require more reinforcement
b)
They are placed on the toe side, interfering with usable space
c)
They are weaker
d)
They cost more
14.
In a portal frame, what is the main advantage over masonry structures?
a)
Less height
b)
Better handling of dynamic loads
c)
Cheaper roofing
d)
More weight
15.
Which load occurs once every 100 years and is a design factor for buildings?
a)
Live load
b)
Dead load
c)
Wind load
d)
Dynamic load
16.
In RCC framed structures, what is the role of walls?
a)
Carry vertical loads
b)
Provide lateral stability
c)
Act as non-load-bearing partitions
d)
Resist bending moments
17.
What is the purpose of weep holes in retaining walls?
a)
Drain out seepage
b)
Increase wall weight
c)
Support heel slab
d)
Reinforce the stem
18.
Which IS code provides ductile detailing requirements for seismic forces in frames?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 875
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 13920
19.
Which factor is checked to prevent overturning in retaining walls?
a)
Factor of safety ≥ 1.5
b)
Factor of safety ≥ 2.0
c)
Factor of safety ≥ 1.2
d)
Factor of safety ≥ 1.0
20.
What is the main function of counterforts in retaining walls?
a)
Reduce bending moments in stem and heel
b)
Increase wall thickness
c)
Provide drainage
d)
Act as decorative elements
21.
Which part of a retaining wall is located in front of the stem?
a)
Heel
b)
Toe
c)
Shear key
d)
Weep hole
22.
The inclined fill retained by a wall is also known as:
a)
Backfill
b)
Surcharge
c)
Overburden
d)
Dead load
23.
Which type of retaining wall uses plain concrete or masonry only?
a)
Semi-gravity wall
b)
Cantilever wall
c)
Gravity wall
d)
Counterfort wall
24.
In which connection type is the bending moment at the base of column considered in design?
a)
Fixed connection
b)
Hinged connection
c)
Rigid connection
d)
Slip joint
25.
Which IS code is referred for seismic design criteria?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 13920
26.
What is the role of dowel bars in a hinged connection?
a)
Carry bending moment
b)
Extend reinforcement into hinge
c)
Drain water
d)
Increase toe length
27.
Which RCC element carries both vertical and lateral loads in buildings?
a)
Slab
b)
Beam
c)
Shear wall
d)
Partition wall
28.
In retaining wall design, where should the resultant of weight and soil forces fall to avoid tension under footing?
a)
At the toe
b)
At the heel
c)
Within middle third
d)
At the stem base
29.
Which framed structure advantage refers to safety through alternate load paths?
a)
Aesthetic appeal
b)
Redundancy
c)
Flexibility
d)
Low cost
30.
What is the typical spacing of counterforts in a counterfort retaining wall?
a)
1/4 of wall height
b)
1/2 to 2/3 of wall height
c)
Equal to wall height
d)
Random
31.
Which load is due to the weight of occupants and movable items?
a)
Live load
b)
Dead load
c)
Dynamic load
d)
Wind load
32.
Which IS code provides guidelines for earthquake resistant detailing of frames?
a)
IS 1893
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 13920
d)
IS 3370
33.
What is the main disadvantage of constructing portal frames?
a)
Requires skilled workers
b)
Low height
c)
Heavy weight
d)
Poor ventilation
34.
Which type of retaining wall is least common today due to bulkiness?
a)
Gravity wall
b)
Semi-gravity wall
c)
Cantilever wall
d)
Gabion wall
35.
In RCC frames, what is the role of cladding materials?
a)
Provide lateral stability
b)
Carry roof load
c)
Serve as enclosure/finish
d)
Support beams
36.
Which retaining wall type places supports on the outer face opposite to earth side?
a)
Counterfort
b)
Buttressed
c)
Gravity
d)
Gabion
37.
In retaining wall stability, which factor resists sliding along with friction?
a)
Weight of wall
b)
Passive resistance at toe
c)
Water pressure
d)
Reinforcement
38.
In portal frames, what is the primary function of the beam?
a)
Carry axial load
b)
Transfer horizontal loads
c)
Support slabs and roof
d)
Anchor columns
39.
Which IS code is used for design of water-retaining structures like tanks?
a)
IS 3370
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 14458
40.
In retaining walls, what is the primary source of load?
a)
Wind pressure
b)
Lateral earth pressure
c)
Live load
d)
Dynamic load
41.
Which type of wall supports natural earth banks without backfill?
a)
Retaining wall
b)
Breast wall
c)
Buttressed wall
d)
Gravity wall
42.
In RCC cantilever walls, the toe slab acts as a cantilever under which action?
a)
Upward soil pressure
b)
Lateral earth pressure
c)
Dead load
d)
Wind load
43.
Which retaining wall type is common for heights between 3 m to 8 m?
a)
Counterfort wall
b)
Cantilever wall
c)
Gravity wall
d)
Buttressed wall
44.
Which RCC frame element carries vertical and horizontal loads and is longer in height than width?
a)
Column
b)
Beam
c)
Slab
d)
Lintel
45.
Which IS code should be referred for detailing reinforcement in retaining walls?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 14458
c)
SP 34
d)
IS 875
46.
What is the minimum factor of safety for overturning in retaining walls?
a)
1.2
b)
1.5
c)
2.0
d)
3.0
47.
Which non-RCC wall is constructed from interlocking concrete units or timber?
a)
Gabion wall
b)
Crib wall
c)
Sheet pile
d)
Soil nail wall
48.
What is the main disadvantage of semi-gravity walls?
a)
Too heavy
b)
Require more reinforcement
c)
Not common nowadays
d)
No drainage
49.
In portal frames, which connection type allows rotation at the base?
a)
Fixed
b)
Hinged
c)
Rigid
d)
Semi-fixed
50.
Which load type acts both vertically and horizontally during an earthquake?
a)
Live load
b)
Dead load
c)
Earthquake load
d)
Dynamic load
51.
In RCC framed structures, which walls are load-bearing?
a)
Partition walls
b)
Masonry walls in load-bearing construction
c)
Drywall partitions
d)
Cladding walls
52.
What is the typical shape of a cantilever retaining wall?
a)
L-shape
b)
T-shape
c)
Inverted T-shape
d)
H-shape
53.
Which part of a retaining wall is embedded under backfill?
a)
Toe
b)
Heel
c)
Stem
d)
Shear key
54.
Which IS code provides guidelines for loads from wind?
a)
IS 875 Part 3
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 456
d)
IS 3370
55.
Which element in portal frames directly connects beam to column?
a)
Joint
b)
Gusset plate
c)
Bracket
d)
Bolster
56.
In retaining wall stability, which method is used to calculate base pressure distribution?
a)
Parabolic method
b)
Trapezoidal distribution
c)
Elliptical distribution
d)
Rectangular method
57.
Which IS code deals with earthquake-resistant construction for low-rise masonry?
a)
IS 4326
b)
IS 13920
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 14458
58.
What is the main purpose of providing drainage behind retaining walls?
a)
Reduce bending moment
b)
Prevent water pressure build-up
c)
Reduce wall weight
d)
Increase soil cohesion
59.
Which retaining wall type has supports on the earth side?
a)
Buttressed wall
b)
Counterfort wall
c)
Crib wall
d)
Sheet pile
60.
In portal frames, which element resists sway under lateral loads?
a)
Beams
b)
Columns
c)
Rigid joints
d)
Slabs
61.
Which IS code provides simplified earthquake-resistant construction guidelines?
a)
IS 4326
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 13920
d)
IS 14458
62.
Which load type is produced by braking vehicles on a bridge?
a)
Live load
b)
Impact load
c)
Dynamic load
d)
Wind load
63.
What is the role of IS 1893 in structural design?
a)
Wind load design
b)
Retaining wall detailing
c)
Seismic load criteria
d)
Water tank design
64.
Which retaining wall type is common in landscape design for aesthetics?
a)
Crib wall
b)
Cantilever wall
c)
Gabion wall
d)
Buttressed wall
65.
What is the maximum economical height for cantilever RCC retaining walls?
a)
Up to 3 m
b)
3 m to 8 m
c)
8 m to 12 m
d)
Above 15 m
66.
Which component of a retaining wall is on the opposite side of the backfill?
a)
Heel
b)
Toe
c)
Stem
d)
Weep hole
67.
In RCC frames, which material is NOT a common cladding?
a)
Glass
b)
Aluminium panels
c)
Stone sheets
d)
Timber planks
68.
What is the purpose of seismic earth pressure checks in retaining walls?
a)
Prevent uplift
b)
Ensure drainage
c)
Account for earthquake-induced forces
d)
Increase wall height
69.
Which IS code specifies wind load calculations?
a)
IS 875 Part 3
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 456
d)
IS 13920
70.
What is the key benefit of redundancy in framed structures?
a)
Reduces cost
b)
Aesthetic appeal
c)
Load redistribution in failure
d)
Easy to construct
71.
Which retaining wall type is least space-efficient on the retained side?
a)
Buttressed wall
b)
Counterfort wall
c)
Cantilever wall
d)
Gravity wall
72.
What is the common spacing range for counterforts in RCC walls?
a)
1/3 to 1/2 wall height
b)
1/2 to 2/3 wall height
c)
Equal to wall height
d)
Random
73.
Which RCC structural element is primarily horizontal and supports slabs?
a)
Column
b)
Beam
c)
Lintel
d)
Shear wall
74.
What is the role of IS 456 in structural engineering?
a)
Earthquake load calculation
b)
Concrete design guidelines
c)
Wind load design
d)
Steel design
75.
Which wall type uses soil nails to improve stability?
a)
Crib wall
b)
Sheet pile wall
c)
Soil nail wall
d)
Gabion wall
76.
Which retaining wall type uses only mass for stability without reinforcement?
a)
Gravity wall
b)
Semi-gravity wall
c)
Cantilever wall
d)
Counterfort wall
77.
What is the primary role of a weep hole in retaining walls?
a)
Provide ventilation
b)
Drain seepage water
c)
Increase stability
d)
Support the stem
78.
Which IS code covers ductile detailing for seismic resistance in RCC frames?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 13920
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 14458
79.
What is the function of a toe slab in a cantilever retaining wall?
a)
Support backfill
b)
Resist upward soil pressure
c)
Drain water
d)
Increase wall weight
80.
Which IS code specifies design for water-retaining structures?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 3370
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 4326
81.
Which structural element in portal frames connects columns and supports roof loads?
a)
Slab
b)
Beam
c)
Lintel
d)
Purlin
82.
What is the purpose of counterforts in retaining walls?
a)
Reduce bending moments
b)
Increase wall weight
c)
Drain water
d)
Increase height
83.
In retaining walls, what does IS 1893 recommend for seismic zones?
a)
Extra height
b)
Increased base width
c)
Additional earth pressure check
d)
Reduced toe length
84.
Which RCC frame characteristic allows open-plan layouts?
a)
Load-bearing walls
b)
Partition flexibility
c)
Fixed wall positions
d)
No beams
85.
Which component is absent in gravity retaining walls but present in cantilever walls?
a)
Stem
b)
Reinforcement
c)
Base slab
d)
Backfill
86.
Assertion (A): Shear keys are provided at the base of retaining walls.
Reason (R): They increase passive resistance against sliding.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
87.
What is the minimum factor of safety for sliding in retaining walls?
a)
1.2
b)
1.5
c)
2.0
d)
2.5
88.
Which load type varies depending on the use of a space?
a)
Live load
b)
Dead load
c)
Dynamic load
d)
Wind load
89.
Which type of retaining wall is suitable for heights above 8 m?
a)
Gravity wall
b)
Cantilever wall
c)
Counterfort wall
d)
Gabion wall
90.
What is the advantage of redundancy in RCC framed structures?
a)
Cheaper construction
b)
Alternate load paths in failure
c)
No need for foundations
d)
Less steel usage
91.
Which IS code is used for wind load calculations?
a)
IS 875 Part 3
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 13920
92.
Which element in a retaining wall is embedded under the backfill?
a)
Toe
b)
Heel
c)
Stem
d)
Shear key
93.
In RCC frames, which wall type is quick to construct and lightweight?
a)
Brick masonry
b)
Stone masonry
c)
Drywall partition
d)
Concrete block wall
94.
Which IS code provides detailing examples for RCC structures?
a)
IS 456
b)
SP 34
c)
IS 3370
d)
IS 14458
95.
In portal frames, which connection type transfers no bending moment to the base?
a)
Fixed
b)
Hinged
c)
Rigid
d)
Semi-fixed
96.
Which component of a retaining wall resists lateral earth pressure?
a)
Heel
b)
Toe
c)
Stem
d)
Weep hole
97.
Which IS code should be used for earthquake-resistant detailing in RCC frames?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 13920
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 14458
98.
Which retaining wall type uses timber or precast units filled with soil?
a)
Crib wall
b)
Gabion wall
c)
Sheet pile wall
d)
Cantilever wall
99.
What is the primary purpose of a shear key in retaining walls?
a)
Drain water
b)
Increase passive resistance
c)
Increase wall height
d)
Reduce weight
100.
Which load type is considered in Mononobe-Okabe theory?
a)
Live load
b)
Seismic earth pressure
c)
Dynamic load
d)
Wind load
101.
Which component of a portal frame is vertical and resists compression?
a)
Beam
b)
Column
c)
Slab
d)
Rafter
102.
In RCC framed buildings, which type of wall is non-load bearing?
a)
Partition wall
b)
Masonry wall
c)
Shear wall
d)
Load-bearing wall
103.
Which IS code provides guidance for design of water retaining RCC structures?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 3370
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 875
104.
Which retaining wall type is most economical for heights above 8 m?
a)
Gravity wall
b)
Cantilever wall
c)
Counterfort wall
d)
Gabion wall
105.
Which component of a retaining wall is located in front of the stem?
a)
Heel
b)
Toe
c)
Shear key
d)
Counterfort
106.
Statement 1: Buttressed walls have supports on the toe side.
Statement 2: Counterfort walls have supports on the earth-retained side.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Both statements are false
c)
Only Statement 1 is true
d)
Only Statement 2 is true
107.
What is the typical economical height range for cantilever retaining walls?
a)
Up to 3 m
b)
3 m to 8 m
c)
8 m to 15 m
d)
Above 15 m
108.
Which IS code provides simpler guidelines for earthquake-resistant low-rise construction?
a)
IS 1893
b)
IS 13920
c)
IS 4326
d)
IS 456
109.
Which retaining wall type is commonly used in landscaping for aesthetics?
a)
Cantilever wall
b)
Gabion wall
c)
Gravity wall
d)
Counterfort wall
110.
What is the main function of redundancy in RCC framed structures?
a)
Reduce cost
b)
Provide alternate load paths
c)
Increase height
d)
Reduce steel
111.
Which part of a retaining wall is under the backfill?
a)
Toe
b)
Heel
c)
Stem
d)
Shear key
112.
Which IS code specifies concrete design practices in India?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 875
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 3370
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