Civil Engineering MCQs

Question 1

Impulse can be obtained from a________?

Accepted Answer

force-time diagram

Question 2

The normal values of over flow rates for sedimentation tanks using coagulant, ranges between________?

Accepted Answer

50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day

Question 3

Coefficient of permeability of soil________?

Accepted Answer

increases with the increase in temperature

Question 4

Slenderness ratio of a long column, is________?

Accepted Answer

Length of column divided by least radius of gyration

Question 5

The depth ‘d’ below the free surface at which the point velocity is equal to the average velocity of flow for a uniform laminar flow with a free surface, will be________?

Accepted Answer

0.577 D

Question 6

A one dimensional flow is one which________?

Accepted Answer

involves zero transverse component of flow

Question 7

The ratio of the length and depth of a simply supported rectangular beam which experiences maximum bending stress equal to tensile stress, due to same load at its mid span, is________?

Accepted Answer

2/3

Question 8

Resultant pressure of the liquid in the case of an immersed body acts through ________?

Accepted Answer

center of pressure

Question 9

3⁄4th or 1⁄4th extra space is left in sewer pipes at maximum discharge for________?

Accepted Answer

All the above

Question 10

Sum of tread and rise must lie between________?

Accepted Answer

400 to 450 mm

Question 11

The advantage of a concrete pile over a timber pile, is________?

Accepted Answer

All the above

Question 12

The diameter of main bars in R.C.C. columns, shall not be less than________?

Accepted Answer

12 mm

Question 13

The altitudinal distance of a geostationary satellite from the earth is about________?

Accepted Answer

36,000 km

Question 14

If the given forces P,, P2, P3 and P4 are such that the force polygon does not close, then the system will________?

Accepted Answer

always reduce to a resultant force

Question 15

The method of analysis of distribution system in which the domestic supply is neglected and fire demand is considered is________?

Accepted Answer

circle method