Question bank for ABC Sem 7

Section A- MCQ .

1) In deep foundation the depth to width ratio is greater than

a) 4 to 5
b) 3 to4
c) 5 to 6
d) 2 to 3

2) Deep foundation is used where :

a) High compression
b) Low shear strength
c) Swelling/shrinkage
d) All of the above

3) The sliding of Earth's mass takes place in pieces called

a) Fault
b) Tectonic Plates.
c) Slip
d) None of above

4) If during the installation of a pile a large volume of soil is displaced laterally and
upward is called as:
a) Displacement pile
b) Replacement pile
c) Shaft
d) none of the above

5) __________ are used to transfer superstructure load through low

bearing capacity soil to a strong stratum such as rock or very dense
sand and gravel.
a) End Bearing Piles
b) Friction pile
c) Both A & B
d) none of the above

6) The depth of focus from the epicenter, called as

a) Focal Depth
b) Focus
c) Epicenter
 d) Magnitude
7) The behaviour of a building during earthquakes depends critically on its
a) overall shape
b) size
c) geometry
d) All of the above.

8) The joints between the beams and columns are rigidly joined together by welding
the steel or pouring the concrete in situ, and lateral resistance is provided by the
rigid joints. This system in High rise is called as :
a) Shear wall
b) Rigid frame
c) Framed tube structure
d) none of the above

9) This type of high rise is reasonably efficient from 38 - 300 metres (125 - 1,000
feet) in height. Which type?
a) Shear wall
b) Rigid frame
c) Framed tube structure
d) none of the above

10)This construction consists of a water resistant layer in the form of a membrane,

usually installed to the external face of the structure.Which type of water proofing
technique is this?
a) Tanking system
b) Cavity tile
c) none of the above
d) Both A & B

11)Piles are also used to resist horizontal loads as in the case of foundation for
retaining walls, bridges,abutments and wharves. These piles are called as :
a) laterally loaded piles.
b) Gravitational piles
c) Batter piles
d) none of the above

12)In braced frame structure basic principles are

a) Each story may be fully braced
b) The bracing may run across several stories
c) Horizontal portal bracing may be applied along the beams
d) All of above

13)___________are sections of sheet materials with interlocking edges that are

driven into the ground to provide earth retention and excavation support.
 a) Sheet pile
b) Driven pile
c) Batter pile
d) none of the above

14)Flat plate structure are suitable for ----------

a) Upto 40 stories
b) Upto 25 stories
c) Upto 15 stories
d) Upto 45 stories

15) In an earthquake Intensity is indicator of

a) Distance
b) Severity
c) Focal point
d) Focal depth

Section B-

1) Draw a detailed plan and section of an 3 pile End bearing pile of 200mm diameter with
Reinforcement details.

2) Explain in detail the types of deep foundations with proper sketches.

3) Explain the importance of Seismic Resistant construction and design considerations for
a load bearing structure.

4) Explain in detail the classification of Pile foundation wrt construction method and
materials used.

5) Explain with neat sketches and appropriate dimensions details of the following-

a) Trussed Tube with interior columns.

b) Super-frame.
c) Framed tube structure
d) Rigid Frame.

6) Explain in detail how building react to ground motion during earthquake with proper
sketches.

7) Explain in detail the seismic effect on different building components of load bearing
structure.

8) Answer the following-

 a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the High rise systems.
b) Evolution of seismic waves and how it affects the buildings.
c) Effect of the horizontal layout of the building wrt seismic resistant construction.

9) Answer the following-

a) Tanking system in waterproofing.
b) Open excavation in basement construction.
c) Sheet piles and advantages of the same.

10) Explain the different structural system for high rise building.

11) Explain the evolution of high rise buildings.

12) Explain the different methods used for basement construction

13) Explain the different methods of basement excavation.

14) Explain in detail the different methods of basement waterproofing also suggest which
method is best for site with high water table.

15) Explain in detail different water drain systems used for basement with proper sketches.