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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 2
1.
A soil has a bulk density of 1.80 g/cm3 at water content of 5%. If the void ratio remains constant, then its bulk density for a water content of 10% will be
1.88 g/cm3
1.80 g/cm3
1.98 g/cm3
1.70 g/cm3
Answer: Option
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2.
The base width of a soil gravity dam is 25 m. The material of the dam has a specific gravity of 2.56 and the dam is designed as an elementary profile ignoring uplift. What is the approximate allowable height of the dam ?
64 m
40 m
164 m
80 m
Answer: Option
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3.
In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined smooth for complete bearing, the axial load is transferred to base slab :
Fully through fastening
Fully by direct bearing
50 % by direct bearing and 50% through fastening
60 % by direct bearing and 40% through fastening
Answer: Option
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4.
Which of the following assumptions are made in the analysis of jet impinging normally on a moving plate?
1. Friction between jet and plate is neglected
2. Flow is steady
3. Momentum of jet is unchanged
4. Plate moves at a constant velocity
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below :
1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option
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5.
A 3000 m long line lying at an elevation of 450 m measures 10 cm on a vertical photograph.
The focal length of the camera is 21 cm. The scale of the photograph for the area having an elevation of 1000 m will be
1 : 27381
1 : 25008
1 : 20606
1 : 30421
Answer: Option
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