Basic Civil Engineering Practice Test 1

1. Why is attrition test performed?

2. Which of the below given formulas is used to calculate hardness coefficient?

3. Dynamite is a more effective explosive than gelignite.

4. In abrasion test, what material is placed in addition to the specimen in the testing apparatus?

5. What is used to accelerate the process of rubbing in rubbed finish dressing?

6. Toughness index of a good stone should be more than:

7. Which one of the following is not an advantage of using M-sand?

8. Circular finished stones are generally used for:

9. The percentage absorption by weight of a good stone, after how many hours should not exceed .6?

10. Which type of dressing does the figure below represent?