MES Departmental • 2025 • 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
Option B is correct: 30 minutes.
MES Departmental • 2025 • 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
Option B is correct: 25 N/sqmm.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
A)
dead loads
B)
live loads
C)
wind loads
D)
all of these
Option D is correct: all of these.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Cavity wall is generally provided for
A)
heat insulation
B)
sound insulation
C)
prevention of dampness
D)
all the above
Option D is correct: all the above.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The under surface of an arch, is called
A)
soffit
B)
intrados
C)
haunch
D)
back
Option B is correct: intrados.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What are the practical advantages and disadvantages of AAC blocks in building construction?
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as
A)
strip footing
B)
strap footing
C)
combined footing
D)
raft footing
E)
none of these.
Option B is correct: strap footing.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The bearing capacity of soil is calculated in ______ units.
A)
gm/cc
B)
kg/m3
C)
kN/m2
D)
N/m
Option C is correct: kN/m2.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
A)
platform
B)
relief
C)
rest
D)
landing
Option D is correct: landing.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A)
finishing of concrete
B)
curing of concrete
C)
placing of concrete
D)
compaction of concrete
Option B is correct: curing of concrete.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Sketch a detail section of an RCC flat roof with waterproofing treatment.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A)
Retaining wall
B)
Breast Wall
C)
Buttress
D)
Parapet wall
Option A is correct: Retaining wall.
MES Departmental • 2025 • 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
Option A is correct: throating.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Cement fiber boards such as bison boards are water resistant. What are the composition cement fiber board?
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
As per IS 2502-1963, the hook allowance for stirrups of RCC columns and beams should not be less than
A)
50 mm
B)
75 mm
C)
100 mm
D)
25 mm
Option B is correct: 75 mm.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Marine ply as a building material has special use because of its
A)
strength
B)
waterproof properties
C)
compressive properties
D)
aesthetic quality
Option B is correct: waterproof properties.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings :
A)
the direction of the prevailing winds in the area
B)
the exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun
C)
the extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah.
D)
all the above
Option D is correct: all the above.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the meaning of the term invert level? What is it associated with?
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The form work from the underside of slabs for spans upto 4.5m without props, can be removed only after
A)
1 day
B)
4 days
C)
7 days
D)
14 days.
Option C is correct: 7 days.
MES Departmental • 2025 • 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
Option A is correct: 24 to 48 hours.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Steel reinforcement in RCC structures is to provide
A)
tensile strength
B)
compressive strength
C)
bond strength
D)
overall strength
Option A is correct: tensile strength.
MES Departmental • 2025 • 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
Option C is correct: 25mm.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
A common footing provided for two or more columns is known as
A)
Continued footing
B)
Combined footing
C)
Cantilever footing
D)
Eccentric footing
Option B is correct: Combined footing.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Pointing is a construction technique used in
A)
Woodwork
B)
Masonry Work
C)
Steelwork
D)
Earthwork
Option B is correct: Masonry Work.
MES Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as
A)
cornice
B)
coping
C)
frieze
D)
lintel
Option B is correct: coping.
