Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

31.
In a diamond riveting, for a plate of width land rivet diameter 'd' the efficiency of the joint is given by
(b - d)/b
(b / 2d)/b
(b - d)/d
(b - 2d)/d
Answer: Option
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32.
Shear strength of timber depends on which one of the following ?
Lignin with fibres
Medullary rays
Heartwood
Sapwood
Answer: Option
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33.
The number of independent conditions required to be satisfied for the adjustment of a braced quadrilateral in triangulation survey is
2
4
6
8
Answer: Option
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34.
In case of well foundation, grip length is defined as the
length below the top of the well cap to the cutting edge
length between the bottom of the well cap to the cutting edge
depth of the bottom of the well below the minimum scour level
depth of the bottom of the well below the maximum scour level
Answer: Option
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35.
The coefficient of linear expansion of granite is in the range of that of
glass
mild steel
high carbon steel
bamboo
Answer: Option
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