Civil Engineering :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
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In a direct shear test the shear stress and normal stress on a dry sand sample at failure are 0.6 kg/cm2 and 1 kg/cm2 respectively. The angle of internal friction of the sand will be nearly
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In the network given in figure, the maximum number of shovels and dumpers required are
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Consider the following statements :
A good soil for making bricks should contain
1. about 30% alumina
2. about 10% lime nodules
3. a small quantity of iron oxides
4. about 15% magnesia.
Of these statements : -
Service connection consists of
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In the phase diagrams given, the change due to initial state changing into final state is shown due to consolidation. Depth of soil layer undergoing consolidation is H ; e0 is initial void ratio; ef is final void ratio ; Δe is change in void ratio. Indicate which of the following expressions gives settlement of the layer :
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What does super-saturation of water body with DO cause ?
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In a third order traverse, if the standard error of ± 3" is assigned to each of the four source of errors, namely :
(i) reading the vernie
(ii) non-adjustment of transit
(iii) sighting and
(iv) setting over the station, then the total standard error of the work would be -
Which one of the following statements is correct ?
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Consider the following statements regarding settlement of foundations :
1. Differential settlement of foundation leads to structural damage to the superstructure.
2. In non-cohesive soils, the major component of settlement is due to consolidation.
3. Lowering of ground water table contributes of settlement of foundations.
Of these statements : -
A solid circular shaft is subjected to a bending moment M and torque T. The ratio of maximum bending stress to the maximum shear stress is given by
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