Civil Engineering MCQs
Civil Engineering MCQs cover structural analysis, concrete technology, geotechnical, transportation, fluid mechanics, materials, and surveying, helping PPSC, FPSC, NTS candidates and graduates strengthen theory, apply concepts, and excel in engineering exams, interviews, and professional assessments.
Q: The common method for determining the bearing capacity of soil
A) Direct shear test
B) Standard penetration test
C) Sieve analysis
D) Plate load test
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Plate load test directly measures soil's ability to support structural loads.
Q: Minimum thickness of slab as per IS code for residential buildings
A) 75 mm
B) 150 mm
C) 100 mm
D) 125 mm
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A 100 mm thick RCC slab is commonly recommended for normal residential use.
Q: A structure subjected to axial load only
A) Slab
B) Column
C) Beam
D) Retaining wall
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Columns primarily resist axial loads vertically applied from beams and slabs.
Q: The flow in a circular sewer running half full is considered as
A) Critical flow
B) Full flow
C) Uniform flow
D) Partial flow
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A circular sewer is most efficient when flowing half full, resembling full flow conditions.
Q: The consistency of freshly mixed concrete is tested by
A) Compression machine
B) Le Chatelier apparatus
C) Core cutter
D) Slump cone
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Slump cone test determines the consistency and workability of concrete on site.