Practice Test: Question Set - 03
1. What is the minimum distance between the specified positions on a bridge?
- (A) Bearings
- (B) Clearance
- (C) Afflux
- (D) Water way
2. What is the maximum span of culvert?
- (A) 2 m
- (B) 3 m
- (C) 5 m
- (D) 6 m
3. Which foundation is adopted when the loose soil extends to a great depth?
- (A) Spread
- (B) Raft
- (C) Caisson
- (D) Pile
4. What is the rise in level of the river water due to obstruction of bridge?
- (A) Highest
flood level
- (B) Run off
- (C) Afflux
- (D) Free board
5. Which is most common type of coffer dam?
- (A) Wells
- (B) Dike
- (C) Pneumatic
- (D) Box
6. Which is the main characteristic for an ideal site for a bridge?
- (A) Stream
should be broad
- (B) Built up
areas
- (C) Reach of
stream should be straight
- (D) Whirls and
cross currents
7. Which is most common type of coffer dam?
- (A) Wells
- (B) Dike
- (C) Pneumatic
- (D) Box
8. Which is provided for the superstructure in the alignment on curve in hilly areas?
- (A) RCC girders
- (B) Box culverts
- (C) Dumb bell
pier
- (D) Column bents
9. What is the name of the wing wall if the angle of splay 90°?
- (A) Splayed
- (B) Return
- (C) Straight
- (D) Tee abutment
10. Which is the temporary pier made in the river bed?
- (A) Kerb
- (B) Scuppers
- (C) Afflux
- (D) Cribs
11. When did spread foundation is adopted for bridges?
- (A) Good soil is
available at shallow depth
- (B) Depth of
water is more
- (C) Good soil is
not available at shallow depth
- (D) Tension
developed is more
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