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- Question
A point load of 700 kN is applied on the surface of thick layer of clay. Using Boussinesq's elastic analysis, the estimated vertical stress (?v) at a depth of 2 m and a radial distance of 1.0 m from the point of application of the load, is :
Options- A. 47.5 kPa
- B. 47.6 kPa
- C. 47.7 kPa
- D. 47.8 kPa
- Correct Answer
- 47.8 kPa
- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. Meandering of a river generally occurs, in
Options- A. rocky stage
- B. delta stage
- C. boulder stage
- D. trough stage. Discuss
- 6. The plastics prepared from Vinyl resin are
Options- A. odourless
- B. non-toxic
- C. transparent
- D. colourless
- E. all of these. Discuss
- 7. Wheels of a rolling stock are provided flanges on
Options- A. outer side
- B. inner side
- C. both sides
- D. neither side. Discuss
- 8. The height of the pilot's eye above the runway surface is assumed
Options- A. 1 m
- B. 3 m
- C. 4 m
- D. 5 m Discuss
- 9. The type of steel used for precision levelling staff, is
Options- A. Titanium steel
- B. Carbon steel
- C. Invar
- D. Stainless steel. Discuss
- 10. The compaction of concrete, improves
Options- A. density
- B. strength
- C. durability
- D. all the above. Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: S
Correct Answer: 1.1
Correct Answer: 22 mm
Correct Answer: 1.7
Correct Answer: trough stage.
Correct Answer: all of these.
Correct Answer: inner side
Correct Answer: 3 m
Correct Answer: Invar
Correct Answer: all the above.
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