Civil Engineering - GATE Exam Questions

21.
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 (σv) at a depth of 2 m and a radial distance of 1.0 m from the point of application of the load, is :
47.5 kPa
47.6 kPa
47.7 kPa
47.8 kPa
Answer: Option
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22.
The liquid limit (LL), plastic limit (PL) and shrinkage limit (SL) of a cohesive soil satisfy the relation
LL > PL < SL
LL > PL > SL
LL < PL < SL
LL < PL > SL
Answer: Option
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23.
A propped cantilever beam of span L, is loaded with uniformly distributed load of intensity w/unit length, all through the span. Bending moment at the fixed end is,
Answer: Option
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24.
The sequent depth ratio of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular horizontal channel is 10.30. The Froude Number at the beginning of the jump is :
5.64
7.63
8.05
13.61
Answer: Option
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25.
Shear centre for an angle-purlin as shown in the below figure is located at,
X
Y
Z
none
Answer: Option
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