Civil Engineering :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
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The saturated and dry densities of a soil are respectively 2000 kg/m3 and 1500 kg/m3. The water content (in percentage) of the soil in the saturated state would be
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The beam ABC shown in the given figure is horizontal. The distance to the point of contraflexure from the fixed end 'A' is
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A horizontal beam is hinged at 'R' and supported on rollers at the end 'S'. It carries inclined loads. To determine the support reactions, the funicular polygon
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A timber beam of rectangular section 100 mm x 50 mm is simply supported at the ends, has a 30 mm x 10 mm steel strip securely fixed to the top surface as shown in the given figure.
The centroid of the "Equivalent timber beam" in this case from the tope surface
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What is eutrophication of lakes primarily due to ?
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Given that 'φ' is the angle of internal friction, 'p' is the safe bearing capacity and γ is the unit weight of soil, the minimum depth of foundation of a masonry footing is given by
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Which one of the following can be a set of velocity components of a two-dimensional flow ?
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When is a soil mass said to have entered the solid phase ?
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A centrifugal pump is required to lift 2.8 cu.m.s of water to a height of 7.5 m. If the total loss of head in the pipe system is 0.25 m and the efficiency of the pump is 80%, then the brake horse power will be
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Which among the following assumptions are made in the design roof trusses ?
1. Roof truss is restrained by the reactions
2. Axes of the members meeting at a joint intersect at a common point
3. Riveted joints act as frictionless hinges
4. Loads act normal to roof surface
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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When loss in water is not accompained by a corresponding reduction in the volume of soil mass
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When reduction in the volume of the soil mass is nearly equal to the volume of water lost.
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When the soil mass becomes brittle
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When the soil mass shows a small shearing resistance as the water content is reduced.
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