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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 3
26.
What is value of stress at the base CC for the bar shown in the given figure ?
16.67 N / mm2
13.33 N / mm2
26.67 N / mm2
30 N / mm2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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27.
The frame shown in the given figure has
one unknown reaction component
two unknown reaction components
three unknown reaction components
six unknown reaction components
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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28.
Following data are given for two soil samples A and B :
Sample A : Void ratio = 1, total volume = 1 m3
Sample B : Void ratio = 2, total volume = 1 m3.
The two samples are mixed and compacted in a mould to a volume of 1 m3. Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the porosity of the compacted soil ?
17%
54%
60%
83%
Answer: Option
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29.
The laboratory tests on a sample yielded the following results :
Plasticity index : 32 %
Liquidity index : - 0.15,
Activity number: 1.58.
Which of the following inferences can be drawn ?
1. The soil is very stiff.
2. The soil is medium soft.
3. The soil is highly plastic.
4. The soil is medium plastic.
5. The soil is active.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1, 3 ana 5
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 5
1, 2 and 4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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30.
The compacting factor test of cement concrete determines its
strength
porosity
degree of compaction under loads
workability
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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