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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 13
31.
Which one of the following systems of pre-stressing is suitable for pre-tensioned members ?
Freyssinet system
Magnel-Blaton system
Hoyer system
Gifford-Udall system
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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32.
Consider the following statements :
Liquefaction is a phenomenon
1. observed in fine sands
2. associated with development of positive pore pressure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option
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33.
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
1. Eutrophication.... Nutrient accumulation leading to ecosystem change occurring in impounded water.
2. Autotrophism.... Utilization, rearrangement and decomposition of complex materials predominate.
3. Heterotrophism....Predominance of fixation of light energy, use of simple inorganic substances and built-up complex substances.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
1, 2 and 3
1 alone
2 and 3
1 and 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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34.
Consider the following statements :
A grillage base is checked for
1. bending
2. shear
3. compression
4. web crippling
Which of these statements are correct ?
1 and 4
1 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Answer: Option
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35.
In the pin-jointed plane truss shown above, what is the magnitude and nature of force in member BC?
Zero
50 kN (tensile)
50 kN (compressive)
Answer: Option
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