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Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Exercise : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 16
16.
Consider the following statements :
1. A recovery ratio of less than 1 implies that the soil has compressed.
2. A recovery ratio greater than 1 implies that the soil has swelled.
3. A recovery ratio of less than 1 implies that the soil has swelled.
4. A recovery ratio greater than 1 implies that the soil has compressed.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct ?
1 and 2
1 only
3 and 4
4 only
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
The force in the member 'AB' of the truss shown in the given figure is
25 kN compressive
25 2 tensile
25 2kN compressive
25 kN tensile
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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18.
What are the distribution factors at joint B for the members BA and BC respectively, in the figure at side ?
0.57 and 0.43
0.43 and 0.57
0.50 and 0.50
0.36 and 0.64
Answer: Option
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19.
If the gradient of a ground is -3%, that of another ground intersecting with the former is 5%, and the horizontal length of the vertical curve to be drawn is 600 m, then the vertical offset 'e' from the vertex of the vertical curve to the mid-point of the curve will be
1.5 m
6 m
15 m
75 m
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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20.
Why is super plasticizer added to concrete?
1. To reduce the quantity of mixing water.
2. To increase the consistency.
3. To reduce the quantity of cement.
4. To increase resistance to freezing and thawing.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
2 and 3
4 only
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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