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  • A river 5 m deep consists of a sand bed with saturated unit weight of 20 kN/m3 . vw = 9.81 kN/m3. The effective vertical stress at 5 m from the top of sand bed is


  • Options
  • A. 41 kN/m2
  • B. 51 kN/m2
  • C. 55 kN/m2
  • D. 53 kN/m2

  • Correct Answer
  • 51 kN/m2 


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    • 1. 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
    • 2. In plastic analysis, the shape factor for a circular section, is

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    • A. 1.5
    • B. 1.6
    • C. 1.7
    • D. 1.75
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    • 3. Meandering of a river generally occurs, in

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    • A. rocky stage
    • B. delta stage
    • C. boulder stage
    • D. trough stage.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The plastics prepared from Vinyl resin are

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    • A. odourless
    • B. non-toxic
    • C. transparent
    • D. colourless
    • E. all of these.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Wheels of a rolling stock are provided flanges on

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    • A. outer side
    • B. inner side
    • C. both sides
    • D. neither side.
    • Discuss
    • 6. 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
    • 7. The type of steel used for precision levelling staff, is

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    • A. Titanium steel
    • B. Carbon steel
    • C. Invar
    • D. Stainless steel.
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    • 8. The compaction of concrete, improves

    • Options
    • A. density
    • B. strength
    • C. durability
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Fibre boards can be

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    • A. distempered
    • B. painted
    • C. painted and distempered
    • D. used for furniture.
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    • 10. For inspection and packing of ballast, each pot sleeper is provided with

    • Options
    • A. one hole
    • B. two holes
    • C. three holes
    • D. four holes.
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