Forensic Engineering
Forensic Engineering Quiz Crafted by –
Saddam Hussain
Scientific Officer,
Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
Introduction to Forensic Engineering
Forensic engineering is the application of engineering principles to the investigation of failures or other performance problems. Forensic engineering also involves testimony on the findings of these investigations before a court of law. Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal".It includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss.
Let's look at the questions and their answers:
Ques 1. The incident investigated by Forensic Engineers.
a)Materials
b)Products
c)Structural Components
d)All of these
Answer-d) All of these
Ques 2. A comprehensive building code providing guideline by NBCI in India.
a)2018
b)2016
c)2015
d)2012
Answer- b) 2016
Ques 3. In an aircrash case, the following method of survey is most useful.
a)Strip method
b)Spiral method
c)Zonal method
d)Wheel method
Answer - d) Wheel method
Ques 4. In which survey carried out to provide a national grid of control for preparation of perfect map of large area
a)Geodetic survey
b)Geographic survey
c)Topographical survey
d)Plane survey
Answer-a) Geodetic survey
Ques 5. The characteristic strength of concrete is the strength of material if its test result is not less than
a)4%
b)5%
c)2%
d)3%
Answer-b) 5%
Ques 6. Which apparatus used to determine the soundness of cement
a)Vicat Apparatus
b)Blain’s Apparatus
c)Le Chatelier’s Mould
d)None of these
Answer-c) Le Chatelier’s Mould
Ques 7. Vicat Apparatus used for
a)Initial setting time of cement
b)Final setting time of cement
c)Consistency test of cement
d)Soundness test of cement
Answer-c) Consistency test of cement
Ques 8. What is the purpose of a forensic engineering investigation
a)To locate causes of failure
b)To assist a court in determining the facts of an accident
c)Only b)
d)Both a) and b)
Answer-d) Both a) and b)
Ques 9. Full name of NBCI
a)National Building Corporate of India
b)National Building Code of India
c)National Building Code of Investigation
d)National Building Corporate of Investigation
Answer-b) National Building Code of India
Ques 10. For Construction of structures under water, in which type of lime is used
a)Pure lime
b)Quick lime
c)Hydraulic lime
d)Fat lime
Answer-c) Hydraulic lime