Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

46.
The loss of prestress due to shrinkage of concrete is the product of
modular ratio and percentage of steel
modulus of elasticity of concrete and shrinkage of concrete
modulus of elasticity of steel and shrinkage of concrete
modular ratio and modulus of elasticity of steel
Answer: Option
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47.
Which one of the following pressure units represents the LEAST pressure ?
Millibar
mm of mercury
N/mm2
kgf/cm2
Answer: Option
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48.
A cantilever is loaded as shown in the given figure. The bending moment along the length is
uniform
uniformly varying
zero
concentrated at the free end
Answer: Option
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49.
Consider the following statements in regard to aerobic and anaerobic treatment processes :
1. Biomass production in the aerobic treatment process is more as compared to the anaerobic treatment process.
2. Start-up period is more in the aerobic treatment process as compared to the anaerobic treatment process.
3. Energy consumption and production is more in the aerobic treatment process as compared to the anaerobic treatment process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 and 2
2 and 3
only 2
only 1
Answer: Option
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50.
Earth pressure and resultant possibilities of wall movement are shown in the given diagram. The point marked 'x' in the diagram denotes
earth pressure.at rest
active earth pressure
arching active pressure
passive earth pressure
Answer: Option
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