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  • Question
  • Run off is measured in


  • Options
  • A. cubic metres
  • B. cubic metres per sec.
  • C. cubic metres per minute
  • D. cubic metres per hour.

  • Correct Answer
  • cubic metres per sec. 


  • More questions

    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 2. If Cs is the expansion index in Q. 11.165, the empirical formula given by Terzaghi, is

    • Options
    • A. e = e0 - Cd log10 ?'/?0'
    • B. e = e0 + Cd log10 ?'/?0'
    • C. e0 = e - Cd log10 ?'/?0'
    • D. e° = e + Cd log10 ?'/?0'
    • Discuss
    • 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

    • Options
    • 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 2/3H vertically below the surface
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The normal component of a force inclined through ?° is obtained by multiplying the force by

    • Options
    • A. sin ?
    • B. cos ?
    • C. tan ?
    • D. sin ? cos ?
    • E. sin2?
    • Discuss
    • 5. A T-beam behaves as a rectangular beam of a width equal to its flange if its neutral axis

    • Options
    • A. remains within the flange
    • B. remains below the slab
    • C. coincides the geometrical centre of the beam
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The type of joint generally used in cast iron pipes, is

    • Options
    • A. socket and spigot joint
    • B. flanged joint
    • C. dresser coupling joint
    • D. flexible joint
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 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/cm2. The bursting pressure (in kg/cm2) is

    • Options
    • A. 120
    • B. 240
    • C. 480
    • D. 960
    • Discuss
    • 8. In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at

    • Options
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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

    • Options
    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • 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.
    • Discuss


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