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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 12
6.
For one cubic metre of brick masonry, the number of modular bricks needed is
400 or less
400 to 450
500 to 550
600 to 650
Answer: Option
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7.
To produce low heat cements, it is necessary to reduce the compound
C3S
C2S
C3A
C4AF
Answer: Option
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8.
The probability that the load on a scaffolding will exceed the design load of 3 tonnes is 0.15. At the same time, the probability that the strength of the scaffolding will be more than 3 tonnes is 0.85. The probability that the scaffolding will fail is
0.2775
0.1275
0.0225
0.0020
Answer: Option
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9.
The dry density of a soil is 1.5 g/cc. If the saturation water content were 50%, then its saturated density and submerged density would, respectively, be
1.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc
2.0 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc
2.25 g/cc and 1.25 g/cc
2.0 g/cc and 1.50 g/cc
Answer: Option
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10.
Consider the following soil parameters and conditions :
1. Drainage conditions
2. Thickness of layer
3. Initial void ratio
4. Over-burden pressure
The magnitude of settlement is influenced by,
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option
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