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2581Civil EngineeringMedium

In 1000 kg of sewage, the total solids approximate________?

A1 kg to 2.0 kg

B5 kg to 7.5 kg

C7.5 kg to 10 kg

D0.5 to 1.0 kg

Correct answer

D. 0.5 to 1.0 kg

Explanation

The correct answer is 0.5 to 1.0 kg.

2582Civil EngineeringMedium

The total pressure force on a plane area is equal to the area multiplied by the intensity of pressure at the centriod, if ________?

Aall of the above

Bnone of the above

Cthe area is inclined

Dthe area is horizontal

Ethe area is vertical

Correct answer

A. all of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is all of the above.

2583Civil EngineeringMedium

The ratio of moments of inertia of a triangular section about its base and about a centroidal axis parallel to its base, is________?

A1.5

B1.0

C3.0

D2.0

Correct answer

C. 3.0

Explanation

The correct answer is 3.0.

2584Civil EngineeringMedium

Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by________?

Aj – 2r

B3j – r

C2j – r

Correct answer

C. 2j – r

Explanation

The correct answer is 2j – r.

2585Civil EngineeringMedium

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by________?

Adraining the soil

Bgrouting

Cincreasing the depth of foundation

Dcompacting the soil

Correct answer

A. draining the soil

Explanation

The correct answer is draining the soil.

2586Civil EngineeringMedium

If Ix and Iy are the moments of inertia of a section about X and Y axes, the polar moment of inertia of the section, is________?

A(I /I )

B(IX + IY)/2

CIX + IY

Correct answer

C. IX + IY

Explanation

The correct answer is IX + IY.

2587Civil EngineeringMedium

The best arrangement to provide unified behaviour in built up steel columns is by________?

Abattening

Btie plates

Cperforated cover plates

Dlacing

Correct answer

D. lacing

Explanation

The correct answer is lacing.

2588Civil EngineeringMedium

According to Atterberg, the soil is said to be of medium plasticity if the plasticity index PI is________?

A0 < PI < 7

B17<PI27

C7<PI< 17

Correct answer

C. 7<PI< 17

Explanation

The correct answer is 7<PI< 17.

2589Civil EngineeringMedium

Pick up the correct statement from the following?

AThe point of intersection of the bending axis with the cross section of the beam, is called shear centre

BFor channels, the shear centre does not coincide its centroid

CFor I sections, the shear centre coincides with the centroid of the cross section of the beam

DAll the above

Correct answer

D. All the above

Explanation

The correct answer is All the above.

2590Civil EngineeringMedium

The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as________?

ASurface excavation

BSurface dressing

CCutting

DExcavation

Correct answer

A. Surface excavation

Explanation

The correct answer is Surface excavation.

Pick up the correct statement from the following?

AThe point of intersection of the bending axis with the cross section of the beam, is called shear centre

BFor channels, the shear centre does not coincide its centroid

CFor I sections, the shear centre coincides with the centroid of the cross section of the beam

DAll the above

Correct answer

D. All the above

Explanation

The correct answer is All the above.