MMUP Most Common Questions (CIVIL)

1. Strength of Material is Defined as :

Ability of Material to Resist External Forces (Ability of Material to Resist the Deformations due
to external forces)
2. Stress Means:
Is the internal forces developed in material due to external loads
3. The SPT-N (Soil Penetration Test ):
Indication of the relative density of granular deposits (for dense sand =20 40)
4. Critical Path:
Longest sequence of activities path in a project
5. Add-Mixture are Used in Concrete for :
Both (to increase workability of concrete + increase air content)
6. In PERT Chart the time estimate of activity is calculated by :
Probability (not normal or binomial or logarithmic)
7. The value of concrete cube strength is given at :
28 days
8. For simply supported beam the shear and flexural stresses will equal to zero at :
At mid span and neutral axe
9. The summation of internal angles at any polygon equal to :
=720=180 * (n-2) , where n is the number of faces
10. ASGHAL is responsible for :
Urban Planning and public buildings
11. Compaction in backfilling is used for:
Reducing air content in backfilled material
12. Last component that is added to cement production process is :
Calcium sulfate (Gypsum)

13. Ultra Sonic pulse test is :

Both (Non destructive test, used in smooth concrete surfaces)

{It is used to inspect the depth and width of concrete, and detection of steel bars location in
concrete}
14. Slump test is used for :
Testing of workability of concrete
15. No. of layers of concrete required in slump test:
3 layers
16. The following is not a gypsum board characteristic:
Fire resistance
17. Super elevation is used at:
Horizontal curves **to avoid centrifugal force at high speeds
18. Moisture content range for timber that is used in construction is equal to:
14-18%
19. Plywood is preferred as construction material because :
The strength of the panel consistent across all directions
20. Fast Track project means:
Design/Built (Activities are parallel)
21. The meaning of crashing in project:
To increase project resource in order to reduce project total duration
22. The meaning of resource leveling :
Technique used to examine unbalanced use of resources over time
23. Minor limit design method for rectangular section will provide:
Minimum steel area, Maximum section dimension
24. Nominal moment for rectangular concrete cross section is given by :
Mn=Fs As (d-a/2)
25. The un-drained shear strength for clay is equal to :
One and a half the unconfined compressive strength of clay
26. Moment distribution method is devolved by :
Hardy Cross

27. The error in measuring tape due to shortage of tape is called:

Systematic error
28. Poissons Ratio is :
The transverse strain / the longitudinal strain
29. Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than :
30 minutes
30. Type of cement using for canal lining is:
Sulphate resisting cement
31. If water required for 1 bag of cement is 30 liters , the water cement ratio is :
0.6
32. The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about:
1800 kg
33. Mastic asphalt is normally used for :
Water proofing
34. Strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon:
Water-Cement ratio
35. Soundness of cement is tested by:
Le-chatelier apparatus
36. Slump test for concrete is carried out, to determine:
Workability
37. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase:
Stability of structure
38. The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation
provided the soft area is smaller than:
One-third the column spacing
39. The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs is:
30 to 125 mm
40. The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making:

Both (Heat insulated sound insulated)

41. What is the maximum value of PHF (Peak Hour Factor):
1
42. What is the minimum value of PHF (Peak Hour Factor):
0.25
43. What is the factor not to be taken in consideration in mix design:
???????
44. What to take in consideration to safe design for long pile in a drilled rock soil:
Strength of concrete
45. What is the factor effecting the hardness of water?
Calcium &Magnesium
46. The road cross section is used for :
Cut and fills quantity
47.What is RQD 100% refer to :

*RQD = Rock Quality Designation

High quality rock

48. Activity is followed by two activities is called:
Diversion activity
49. At project time frame , type of cost estimation is:
Budget cost
50. Maximum backfilling height for chambers and pit as per QCS is:
300mm
51. Amount of time that an activity may be delayed from early start without delaying the
project is:
Total float Or Total Slack
52. Amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the early start of its successor is:
Free float
53. What is hydration in concrete?

It is the reaction between cement and water

54. What is Project scope definition?
It is the sum total of all its product and their requirements or features
55. What is the yield strength of steel?
The ability of a metal to tolerate gradual progressive force without permanent deformation
56. Perfect sampling for Rock Soil:
Double Sleeve
57. What is the perception and reaction time for calculating the sight distance?
2.5 seconds, 1mile = 1.609344 KM, 60mile = 96.56 KM
58. For why steel is preferred as reinforcement in concrete?
Because it has the same coefficient of expansion of the concrete.
59. In infrastructure works , the utility with the lowest level is :
Drainage
60. Who makes the tests to ensure the reliability and suitability of the product?
Certified Testing Engineer.
61. Consolidation is aterm used to describe the volume reduction of?
Saturated Clay
62. Fundamental factor in creating durable concrete is and
Pozzolana, Ground granulated blast-furnace slag
63. A project with CPI=0.95 and SPI=1.01 that means
The project runs with over cost and progress faster than plan
64. What is service Capacity of roads describes?
Capacity is defined as the maximum number of vehicles, passengers, or the like, per unit
time, which can be
Accommodated under given conditions with a reasonable expectation of occurrence.

65. The levels of service of roads describe?

A term closely related to capacity and often confused with it is service volume. When capacity
gives a quantitative
Measure of traffic, level of service or LOS tries to give a qualitative measure. It divides the
quality of tra_c into six levels ranging from level A to level F.
66. Cohesionless backfill is usually layers thick ?
30 CM
67. The main type of plastic moment into concrete is?
Plastic settlement Or Plastic shrinkage Or Both Or none of the above.
68. The legal area of piece of land is measured?
Vertically Or Horizontally Or Along ground Or Between the ellipsoid and geoid
69. What is proctor compactor test check?
Max Dry density
70. What does a burst activity mean?
A burst activity is an activity that is a predecessor to more than one activity

QCS: (2010): Qatar Construction Specification

QCS: (2007): Qatar Construction Standards
PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique
CPM: Critical Path Method
PWA: Public Works Affairs
AASHTO: American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
QSAS: Qatar Sustainability Assessment System
BS: British Standards
ABET: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Problems
71.A sample of 200 ml wastewater is given in a container (Weight of container = 22.00 g) and
was inserted in oven, after water evaporated the weight of sample was given as = 24.502
g
then the sample was inserted in a burning oven and the weight changed to = 22.606 g,
the Volatile solids content for this sample is equal to:
=24.502-22.606=1.896 g
Volatile solids content= 1.896 g/200 ml =0.0095 g/ml

72.A car going on a speed of 60 mile/Hr on a curve highway. After passing midpoint the driver
saw an accident in front of him. The distance that will be passed from the moment the
driver saw the accident until he hit the brakes equal to:
- The perception and reaction time for calculating the sight distance=2.5 seconds
-60 mile/hr *5280 ft/3600 seconds=88 ft/sec
- The distance that will be passed from the moment the driver saw the accident until he hit
the brakes = 88 ft/sec *2.5 sec = 220 ft
73.A flow in rectangular section 2 m wide as shown velocity equal to Y 1/3 calculates the
discharge.
30

V = Y 1/3

Y
1 meter
30

74.Calculate pressure at point A

Water
Oil S=0.9

0.5m
1.3 m
1m

Mercury S=13.55