Civil Engineering MCQs with explanations

Question 1

The slope of isochrone at any point at a given time indicates the rate of change of________?

Accepted Answer

pore water pressure with depth

Question 2

The process of diffusion of one liquid into the other through a semi-permeable membrane is called ________?

Accepted Answer

osmosis

Question 3

What is the factor name of the formula [i(1+i)^n]/[((1+i)^n)-1]?

Accepted Answer

Capital recovery

Question 4

The major loss of energy in long pipes is due to________?

Accepted Answer

friction

Question 5

Which of the following sewers is preferred for combined system of sewage?

Accepted Answer

egg shaped sewer

Question 6

In sewers the effect of scouring is more on________?

Accepted Answer

Bottom side

Question 7

To avoid vaporisation in the pipe line, the pipe line over the ridge is laid such that it is not more than________?

Accepted Answer

6.4 m above the hydraulic gradient

Question 8

A concentrated load P is supported by the free end of a quadrantal ring AB whose end B is fixed. The ratio of the vertical to horizontal deflections of the end A, is________?

Accepted Answer

/2

Question 9

A quantity measured in the C.G.S system of units has dimensions M”2L3 T3/2. What numerical factor would be required to convert the quantity to SI units?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 10

The advantage of reinforced concrete, is due to________?

Accepted Answer

All the above

Civil Engineering MCQs with Explanations