MCQ

1. What is the primary objective of seismic design philosophy in building structures? a) To eliminate any possibility of damage during an earthquakeb) To minimize … Read more

1. Which structural configuration is commonly employed for earthquake-resistant design? a) Plan irregularitiesb) Vertical irregularitiesc) Aseismic configurationd) Symmetrical configuration Answer: c) Aseismic configuration Explanation: Aseismic … Read more

1. What does a Response Spectrum represent in earthquake engineering? a) Magnitude of an earthquakeb) Ground shaking at a specific locationc) Building’s structural responsed) Seismic … Read more

1. Which branch of study deals with the effects of earthquakes on engineering structures? a) Engineering Seismologyb) Structural Engineeringc) Geotechnical Engineeringd) Seismotectonics Answer: a) Engineering … Read more

1. Which type of foundation is typically used for bridges built on stable soil conditions?a) Shallow foundationsb) Deep foundationsc) Pneumatic caissonsd) River training works Answer: … Read more

1. Which type of pier is typically used in locations where the foundation is set deep into the ground? a) Solid pierb) Hollow pierc) Stub … Read more

1. Which type of steel superstructure is characterized by its use of large horizontal beams? a) Plate girder bridgeb) Truss bridgec) Arch bridged) Bowstring girder … Read more

1. What type of bridge superstructure is typically used for spanning short to medium distances over roads or waterways? a) Slab culvertb) Pipe culvertc) T-beamd) … Read more

1. What is the primary purpose of temporary bridge superstructures? a) To provide long-term transportation solutionsb) To withstand heavy military vehiclesc) To facilitate traffic during … Read more

1. What type of earth pressure occurs when the soil is in a state of equilibrium and not moving?a) Active earth pressureb) Passive earth pressurec) … Read more