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  • 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 

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    • 1. Acid regression stage of sludge digestion at a temperature 21°C extends over a period of

    • Options
    • A. 15 days
    • B. 30 days
    • C. 60 days
    • D. 90 days.
      • Discuss
    • 2. If the width of the foundation for two equal columns is restricted, the shape of the footing generally adopted, is

    • Options
    • A. square
    • B. rectangular
    • C. trapezoidal
    • D. triangular.
      • Discuss
    • 3. At eastern elongation, the pole star moves

    • Options
    • A. eastward
    • B. westward
    • C. northward
    • D. southward.
      • Discuss
    • 4. For loss of head in a canal inverted syphon barrel, the factor in the Unwin formula is a coefficient for loss of head due to

    • Options
    • A. friction
    • B. exit
    • C. entry
    • D. gradient
      • Discuss
    • 5. The force in AD of the truss shown in given figure, is

    • Options
    • A. 4.0t compression
    • B. 3.0t compression
    • C. 0.5t compression
    • D. 0.5t tension
    • E. zero.
      • Discuss
    • 6. Rapid curing cut back bitumen is produced by blending bitumen with

    • Options
    • A. Kerosene
    • B. Benzene
    • C. Diesel
    • D. Petrol
      • Discuss
    • 7. Fresh sewage is generally

    • Options
    • A. alkaline
    • B. acidic
    • C. highly decomposed
    • D. a source of objectionable odour.
      • Discuss
    • 8. The coefficient ka of the active earth pressure, is given by

    • Options
    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
      • Discuss
    • 9. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. The diameter of a rivet, before driving is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet
    • B. The diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the gross area of the rivet
    • C. For rivets of nominal diameters less than 25 mm, the diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet plus 1.5 mm
    • D. For rivets of nominal diameters exceeding 25 mm, the diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet plus 2 mm
    • E. All the above.
      • Discuss
    • 10. Ratio of bearing capacity of double Under Reamed (U.R.) pile to that of single U.R. pile is nearly

    • Options
    • A. 2
    • B. 1.5
    • C. 1.2
    • D. 1.7
      • Discuss

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