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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 8
16.
Undrained strength of a clay soil can be obtained by conducting which of the following tests ?
1. UC test
2. Vane sheer test
3. Cyclic triaxial test
4. Slow direct sheer test
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 4
1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
Which one of the following is the nominal size of standard modular brick ?
25cm x 13cm x 8cm
25cm x 10cm x 8cm
20cm x 10cm x 10cm
20cm x 15cm x 10cm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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18.
What is the ratio of rate of back-washing to that of filtration in a typical rapid sand filter ?
2
4
6
10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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19.
A point in an element is stressed as shown in the given figure. What is the value of normal stress on the oblique plane BE ?
200 N / mm2
175 N / mm2
150 N / mm2
100 N / mm2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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20.
What is the maximum bending moment at mid-span of the beam given below ?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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