Civil and Mechanical Engineering : Practice Questions and Answers

Height of bridge is kept ............... above high flood level

Generally, a culvert has span less than

For a major bridge usually the type of foundation is

Fixed plate bearing plates are suitable for spans upto

Deep cast bearings are suitable up to .................. spans

Bridge over a dry valley is known as

As far as possible the alignment of a bridge should be

A bridge of span 25 m may be treated as

A bridge of more than ................ span is treated as long span bridge.

A bascule bridge is a

When laying lead bricks on the corner or ends of walls, they should be what?

What substance is usually used to fine clean mortar off of brickwork?

What is the term fro the drainage slots, placed in various locations, on the bottom course of brick?

What device is used to hold a string line in place to lay a running course of brick?

To Rake mortar joints, what tool should be used?

Speed polls can be used to help in what type of brickwork?

Removable forms are often used to create what type of brickwork?

Red metal angle iron is usually used to hold brick in what position?

Flat metal straps or hooks used to join brick with wood or block structures are known as what?

Brick windowsills are usually laid with what brick style?