Civil Engineering :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
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A line of true length 500 m when measured by a 20 m tape is reported to be 502 m long. The correct length of the tape is
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Where should splices in the columns be provided ?
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In a rectangular channel, the depths of flow before and after the hydraulic jump are respectively 0.2 m and 1.2 m. What is the energy loss in the jump ?
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A three-hinged circular arch ACB is formed by two quadrants of circles AC and BC of radii 2R and R respectively with C as crown, as shown in the figure at side. Consider the following in respect of the reactive forces developed at support A and B due to concentrated load W at the Crown.
1. Line of action RA at A is inclined as 45° to the horizontal.
2. VA = VB = W/2
3. HB = 2 HA
4. HA = HB = W/2
Which of the above is/are correct ?
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When two moving bodies collide with each other, their velocity of separation bears a constant ratio to their velocity of approach. This ratio is termed as coefficient of
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A thin cylindrical shell of internal diameter 'D' and thickness 't' is subjected to internal pressure 'p'. The change in diameter is given by :
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Consider the following statements in the context of aeolian soils :
1. The soil has low density and low compressibility
2. The soil is deposited by wind
3. The soil has large permeability.
Of these statements : -
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
1. Standard penetration test....Relative density
2. Vane shear....Cohesion
3. Consolidation test....Bearing capacity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below : -
Neglecting self weight, which of the following beams will have points of contraflexure ?
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