WorksheetsDAY 19 WORKSHEET KWA (PCC & RCC ,Foundation )
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The lowermost part of a structure that transmits the load to the ground is called:
Superstructure
Plinth
Foundation
Footing
Minimum height of a foundation should be:
15 cm
30 cm
45 cm
60 cm
Which of the following is a shallow foundation?
Pile foundation
Raft foundation
The depth of a deep foundation is:
Equal to width
Less than width
Greater than width
Negligible
The grillage foundation is best suited for:
Uniform soil
Concentrated loads
Retaining walls
Soft soil only
The distance between the flange of RSJ in a grillage foundation should be:
1 to 1.5 times width
1.5 to 2 times width
2 to 3 times width
None of these
The foundation suitable for black cotton soil is:
Raft foundation
Grillage foundation
Under-reamed pile
Isolated footing
A pile foundation is generally used when:
Soil is firm
Soil is compressible
Load is light
Structure is small
Which of the following IS codes relates to Portland Pozzolana Cement?
IS 455
IS 269
IS 1489
IS 8043
53 Grade cement should achieve a compressive strength of:
33 N/mm²
43 N/mm²
53 N/mm²
23 N/mm²
The pH of water used for concrete should not be less than:
5
6
7
8
The material that improves workability and modifies setting time of concrete is called:
Cement
Aggregate
Admixture
Filler
The characteristic compressive strength of M20 concrete is:
10 N/mm²
15 N/mm²
20 N/mm²
25 N/mm²
Match the following types of piles with their functions:
Transfers load through skin friction
Friction pile
Transfers load directly to firm stratum
End bearing pile
Protects waterfront structures
Fender pile
Resists pulling forces
Anchor pile
Match the following: IS 269 → _________
Rapid Hardening Cement
Ordinary Portland Cement
Portland Slag Cement
White Cement
