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- Question
Which of the following factors are associated with the behaviour of sand mass during earthquake to cause liquefaction?
1. Number of stress cycles
2. The frequency, and amplitude of vibration of waves generated by an earthquake
3. Characteristics of sand
4. Relative density
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Options- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
- C. 2 and 4
- D. 3 and 4
- Correct Answer
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 1. Total flow in stream is known
Options- A. run off
- B. stream flow
- C. discharge
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 2. Gravity conduits are generally in the form of
Options- A. canals
- B. flumes
- C. aqueduct
- D. tunnels
- E. all the above. Discuss
- 3. The tread of wheels is provided an outward slope of
Options- A. 1 in 10
- B. 1 in 15
- C. 1 in 20
- D. 1 in 25
- E. 1 in 30 Discuss
- 4. In SI units the power of sound is represented in
Options- A. kgs
- B. joules
- C. neutons
- D. watts. Discuss
- 5. Mostly used coagulant, is
Options- A. chlorine
- B. alum
- C. lime
- D. bleaching powder. Discuss
- 6. If the whole circle bearing of a line is 180°, its reduced bearing is
Options- A. S 0° E
- B. S 0° W
- C. S
- D. N. Discuss
- 7. A body of dimensions 1.5 m x 1.0 m x 2 m weighs 3000 kg in water. Its specific gravity is
Options- A. 0.8
- B. 0.9
- C. 1.0
- D. 1.1 Discuss
- 8. The maximum diameter of a bar used in a ribbed slab, is
Options- A. 12 mm
- B. 6 mm
- C. 20 mm
- D. 22 mm
- E. 24 mm Discuss
- 9. In plastic analysis, the shape factor for a circular section, is
Options- A. 1.5
- B. 1.6
- C. 1.7
- D. 1.75 Discuss
- 10. Meandering of a river generally occurs, in
Options- A. rocky stage
- B. delta stage
- C. boulder stage
- D. trough stage. Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: 1 in 20
Correct Answer: watts.
Correct Answer: alum
Correct Answer: S
Correct Answer: 1.1
Correct Answer: 22 mm
Correct Answer: 1.7
Correct Answer: trough stage.
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