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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 10
21.
The 'Euler' load for a column is 1000 kN and crushing load is 1500 kN. The 'Rankine' load is equal to
600 kN
1000 kN
1500 kN
2500 kN
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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22.
In "full face" method of constructing tunnel, the first operation relates to
removal to bottom portion
excavation of one drift in the centre
removal of top portion
excavation being done along the perimeter
Answer: Option
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23.
Which one of the following statements best defines a 'level surface'?
A horizontal surface every element of which is normal to plumb line
A curved surface every element of which is perpendicular to the spheroidal shape of the earth
A plane surface which is perpendicular at all points to the direction of gravity
A curved surface which is perpendicular to the direction of gravity at every point
Answer: Option
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24.
In a shape test of aggregate, which one of the following gives the correct slot for flakiness index of a material passing 50 mm sieve and retained on 40 mm sieve ?
25 mm
27 mm
81 mm
30 mm
Answer: Option
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25.
Ruling gradient on highways as per IRC in plane terrain is
1 in 30
1 in 60
1 in 100
1 in 200
Answer: Option
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