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Run off is measured in
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A. cubic metres
B. cubic metres per sec.
C. cubic metres per minute
D. cubic metres per hour.
Correct Answer
cubic metres per sec.
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1. A point subjected to a number of forces will be in equilibrium, if
Options
A. sum of resolved parts in any two directions at right angles, are both zero
B. algebraic sum of the forces is zero
C. two resolved parts in any two directions at right angles are equal
D. algebraic sum of the moments of the forces about the point is zero
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer: sum of resolved parts in any two directions at right angles, are both zero
2. If
C
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is the expansion index in Q. 11.165, the empirical formula given by Terzaghi, is
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C.
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0
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D.
e
° =
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C
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e
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C
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3. If
A
is the area of the surface,
x
is the depth of its C.G. from the surface of the water and ? is the density of water, then
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A. total pressure on the surface is equal to ?
x
B. depth of the point at which total pressure acts is equal to its moment of inertia divided by
A
x
C. depth of the centre of pressure is 2/3
H
vertically below the surface
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
4. The normal component of a force inclined through ?° is obtained by multiplying the force by
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A. sin ?
B. cos ?
C. tan ?
D. sin ? cos ?
E. sin
2
?
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Correct Answer: sin ? cos ?
5. A T-beam behaves as a rectangular beam of a width equal to its flange if its neutral axis
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A. remains within the flange
B. remains below the slab
C. coincides the geometrical centre of the beam
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: remains within the flange
6. The type of joint generally used in cast iron pipes, is
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A. socket and spigot joint
B. flanged joint
C. dresser coupling joint
D. flexible joint
E. all the above.
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7. A cold drawn seamless steel tubing subject to internal pressure, has a diameter of 6 cm and wall thickness of 0.2 cm. The ultimate strength of steel is 3600 kg/cm
2
. The bursting pressure (in kg/cm
2
) is
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A. 120
B. 240
C. 480
D. 960
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Correct Answer: 240
8. In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at
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A. less loaded column
B. more loaded column
C. a point equidistant from either column
D. a point of the maximum shear force
E. a point of zero shear force.
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Correct Answer: a point of zero shear force.
9. The ratio of the moments of resistance of a solid circular shaft of diameter
D
and a hollow shaft (external diameter
D
and internal diameter
d
), is
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E. none of these.
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10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. Vertical stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web
B. Single vertical stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of the web
C. Horizontal stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web
D. Horizontal stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of the web
E. All the above.
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