Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

36.
In a plastic analysis of structures, the segment between any two successive plastic hinges is assumed to deform as :
A plastic material
A rigid material
An elastic material
An inelastic material
Answer: Option
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37.
Consider the following assumptions :
1. The shearing stress in all the rivets is uniform
2. The bearing stress is not uniform
3. Bending of rivets can be neglected
The assumptions made while designing a riveted joint would include
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
Answer: Option
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38.
Surkhi is added to lime mortar to
prevent shrinkage
decrease setting time
increase bulk
impart hydraulicity.
Answer: Option
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39.
The Trap used for a water closet is called
gully trap
p-trap
intercepting trap
anti-siphon trap
Answer: Option
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40.
For a sleeper density of (n + 5), the number of sleepers required for constructing a broad gauge (BG) railway track of length 650 m is
975
918
900
880
Answer: Option
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