Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

26.
A simply supported beam of span 'L' and uniform flexural rigidly EI, carries a central load 'W' and total uniformly distributed load 'W' throughout the span. The maximum deflection is given by
13 WL3/96 EI
5 WL3/384 EI
5 WL3/96 EI
13 WL3/384 EI
Answer: Option
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27.
In the design of storm sewers, time of concentration relevant of determine the
rainfall intensity
velocity in the sewer
time of travel
area seven by the sewer
Answer: Option
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28.
Given that the density of earth is ω, the angle of repose is φ and h is the height of the wall and the earth retained is level, the active earth Pressure 'P' on retaining wall is given by
Answer: Option
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29.
A cantilever carries a load P at C as shown in the given figure. The deflection at B is
Answer: Option
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30.
As the elevation increases, the runways length has to be changed at what rate ?
Decreased @ 5% per 300 m rise in elevation above M.S.L.
Increased @ 7% per 300 m rise in elevation above M.S.L.
Decreased @ 9% per 300 m rise in elevation above M.S.L.
Increased @ 15% per 300 m rise in elevation above M.S.L.
Answer: Option
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