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In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed
A 10 mm
B 15 mm
C 20 mm
D 25 mm
The advantage of a concrete pile over a timber pile, is
A No decay due to termites
B No restriction on length
C Higher bearing capacity
D All the above
A pile of length ‘L’ carrying a uniformly distributed load ‘W’ per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
A $$\frac{{{\text{WL}}}}{8}$$
B $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{24}}$$
C $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{47}}$$
D $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{16}}$$
A pile of length carrying a uniformly distributed load per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
A WL/8
B WL2/24
C WL2/47
D WL2/16
The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as
A Simplex pile
B Mac-Arthur pile
C Raymond pile
D Franki pile
The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than
A 1 cm per metre length
B 2 cm per metre length
C 4 cm per metre length
D 5 cm per metre length
The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of
A Simplex pile
B Franki pile
C Pressure pile
D Vibro pile
For the supply of materials for concrete, form work reinforcing and placing of concrete, removal of form work and curing of concrete, number of bar(s) required on bar chart, is
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
In prestressed concrete structures the primary problem is damaged caused to ____________
A Bridge decks
B Spans
C Anchorages
D Ridges
Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is primary function of ____________
A Maintenance engineer
B Design engineer
C Surface engineer
D Structural engineer

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