Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

31.
The Chezy's coefficient C is related to Darcy-Weisbach friction factor f as
C = (g/8f)
C = (6g/f)
C = (8g/f)
C = (f/8g)
Answer: Option
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32.
What is the maximum permissible longitudinal pitch in staggered riveted compression joints ?
500 mm
400 mm
300 mm
100 mm
Answer: Option
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33.
For determining the forces in the members of a truss by graphic statics, the method of substitution will be required in the case of
Fink truss
Howe truss
King post truss
Warren truss
Answer: Option
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34.
A Rankine (oval) half-body PP is subjected to a two-dimen-sional flow (x, y coordinate directions from origin O) with uniform velocity V, resulting in typical streamlines as shown in the figure by dotted lines. The point A on the body surface is
separation point
stall point
stagnation point
point of maximum velocity
Answer: Option
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35.
A projectile is fired horizontally with a velocity of 6 m/s from a point of height h m above and 12 m away from an object. What is the value of h required so that projectile hits the object ?
4.9 m
9.8 m
6 m
19.6 m
Answer: Option
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