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
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 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
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
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
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
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
What is the full form of WPC Board and its composition? Where does it find application in building construction?
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
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
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
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
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
Explain with diagram the typical arrangement of disposal of soil and waste pipes from a residential building.
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
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 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
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 is the difference between PPGI and PPGL roofing sheets?
MES Departmental • 2022 • Paper-II
Draw a sketch of a septic tank specifying size for 10 users.
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 • Engineering Paper-II
What details (reports) are required to be submitted along with the application of Environmental clearance ?
MES Departmental • 2022 • Engineering Paper-II
Design a rectangular beam with the following data: (a) Type of support - simply supported, (b) Clear span - 6m, (c) Width of support - 50cm each, (d) Grade of concrete - M15, (e) Grade of steel - Fe415, (f) Super imposed load - 30kN/m. (Assume any other missing data)
MES Departmental • 2022 • Engineering Paper-II
State any three special provisions made for land acquisition in the area occupied by scheduled caste and scheduled tribe.
MES Departmental • 2022 • Engineering Paper-II
Write down any five assumptions made in Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation.
