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  • A rectangular beam 20 cm wide is subjected to a maximum shearing force of 10, 000 kg, the corresponding maximum shearing stress being 30 kg/cm2. The depth of the beam is


  • Options
  • A. 15 cm
  • B. 20 cm
  • C. 25 cm
  • D. 30 cm.

  • Correct Answer
  • 25 cm 

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    • A. shear strength
    • B. tensile strength
    • C. compressive strength
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    • A. rolling
    • B. pudding
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    • A. prevention of subgrade settlement
    • B. prevention of slab cracking
    • C. prevention of pumping
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    • 5. Euler's equation for motion of liquids, is given by

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    • A.
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    • A. 10 mm
    • B. 20 mm
    • C. 30 mm
    • D. 40 mm
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    • 7. Surface water is obtained from

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    • A. well
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    • A. slope failure
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    • Options
    • A. stress to strain
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    • Options
    • A. 10 cm
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