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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 13
21.
The three-point problem in hydrographic surveying considers the data on the location of three shore signals A, B and C and the angles α and β subtended by AP, BP and CP at the boat P; and then proceeds to plot the position of P. The problem may become indeterminate is special cases when
B and P are on opposite sides of the line AC
both B and P are on the same side of the line AC
P is within the triangle ABC
P is very close to the extension of one of the edges of the triangle ABC
Answer: Option
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22.
Horizontal stiffeners are needed in plate girders if the thickness of web is(where d = distance between the flanges and L = span)
< 6 mm
< d/200
< L/500
nearly equal to flange thickness
Answer: Option
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23.
What is the full width of the land aquired before finalizing highway alignment, known as ?
width of formation
right of way
Carriage way
Roadway
Answer: Option
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24.
What is the superelevation for a horizontal highway curve of radius 500 m and speed 100 kmph in mixed traffic condition ?
8.9%
6.2%
0%
1%
Answer: Option
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25.
Which one of the following is a compression member ?
Purlin
Boom
Girt
Tie
Answer: Option
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