MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
The compressive strength of M-25 concrete after 28 days is
A)
25 kg/sqm
B)
25 N/sqmm
C)
250 N/sqmm
D)
2.5 N/sqmm
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
To facilitate draining off rain water from coping, sills, sunshades etc, a groove is cut on the underside and this groove is known as
A)
throating
B)
drip course
C)
string course
D)
break course
Correct option: A. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Name various types of fire fighting provisions that can be incorporated in the design of buildings with special reference to Aizawl.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as
A)
English bond
B)
double flemish bond
C)
zigzag bond
D)
single flemish bond
Correct option: A. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Curtain walls are
A)
structural components
B)
non-structural components
C)
both structural and non-structural
D)
none of the above
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Draw a sketch of a septic tank specifying size for 10 users.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What is the difference between PPGI and PPGL roofing sheets?
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
A septic tank is a water tight tank where the following operations take place:
A)
Sedimentation
B)
Sedimentation + Digestion
C)
Digestion
D)
Decomposition of organic & inorganic material
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What does the term grey water mean?
A)
wastewater generated in households or office buildings without fecal contamination
B)
wastewater generated in households or office buildings including fecal contamination
C)
waste water from factories
D)
water from soak pits
Correct option: A. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
In RCC beams, the end cover of concrete should not be less than
A)
15 mm
B)
20 mm
C)
25mm
D)
30 mm
Correct option: C. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What is the difference between an S- Trap and a P-Trap? How is the application different in toilet construction?
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Explain with diagram the typical arrangement of disposal of soil and waste pipes from a residential building.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
For walls, columns and vertical faces of all structural members, the formwork is generally removed after
A)
24 to 48 hours
B)
7 days
C)
14 days
D)
21 days
Correct option: A. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Invert level of a pipe at a given cross section refers to the
A)
highest point of the internal surface
B)
lowest point of the internal surface
C)
highest point of the external surface
D)
lowest point of the external surface
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
The vertical sides of openings for doors and windows are called:
A)
Jambs
B)
reveals
C)
buttresses
D)
pilasters
Correct option: A. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What is thermal comfort? What are the factors of thermal comfort that are considered in the design of buildings?
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What is the full form of WPC Board and its composition? Where does it find application in building construction?
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Ashlar is a term associated with ______ in construction.
A)
steel work
B)
masonry work
C)
timber work
D)
earth work
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
As per IS- 456:2000, expansion joints in structures are provided in structure lengths greater than
A)
15
B)
20
C)
30
D)
45
Correct option: D. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
The bearing capacity of soil is calculated in ______ units.
A)
gm/cc
B)
kg/m3
C)
kN/m2
D)
N/m
Correct option: C. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Reed beds are often used as an important component for
A)
natural purification of air
B)
sewage treatment
C)
solid waste management
D)
air conditioners
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What is the working principle associated with Solar Chimney?
A)
Thermal storage
B)
Radiant cooling
C)
Stack effect
D)
Geothermal energy
Correct option: C. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than
A)
10 minutes
B)
30 minutes
C)
60 minutes
D)
600 minutes
Correct option: B. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
What is the weight of 1 bag of cement?
A)
25 kg
B)
30 kg
C)
100 kg
D)
50 kg
Correct option: D. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Steel reinforcement in RCC structures is to provide
A)
tensile strength
B)
compressive strength
C)
bond strength
D)
overall strength
Correct option: A. The choice best matches the definition or rule asked in the question.
