Civil Engineering - GATE Exam Questions

46.
The characteristic strength of concrete is defined as that compressive strength below which not more than
10% of results fall
5% of results fall
2% of results fall
None of the above.
Answer: Option
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47.
Un-factored maximum bending moments at a section of a reinforced concrete beam resulting from a frame analysis are 50, 80, 120 and 180 kNm under dead, live, wind and earthquake loads respectively. The design moment (kNm) as per IS: 456-2000 for the limit state of collapse (flexure) is
195
250
345
372
Answer: Option
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48.
The microbial quality of treated piped water supplies is monitored by
Microscopic examination
Plate count of heterotrophic bacteria
Coliform MPN test
Identification of all pathogens
Answer: Option
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49.
The 5-day BOD of a wastewater sample is obtained as 190 mg/l (with k = 0.01 h-1). The ultimate oxygen demand (mg/l) of the sample will be
3800
475
271
190
Answer: Option
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50.
A tube well having a capacity of 4 m3/hour operates for 20 hours each day during the irrigation season. How much area can be commanded if the irrigation interval is 20 days and depth of irrigation is 7 cm ?
1.71 x 104 m2
1.14 x 104 m2
22.9 x 104 m2
2.29 x 104 m2
Answer: Option
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