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  1. The three-point problem in hydrographic surveying considers the data on the location of three shore signals A, B and C and the angles α and β subtended by AP, BP and CP at the boat P; and then proceeds to plot the position of P. The problem may become indeterminate is special cases when

  2. A.
    B and P are on opposite sides of the line AC
    B.
    both B and P are on the same side of the line AC
    C.
    P is within the triangle ABC
    D.
    P is very close to the extension of one of the edges of the triangle ABC

  3. Horizontal stiffeners are needed in plate girders if the thickness of web is(where d = distance between the flanges and L = span)

  4. A.
    < 6 mm
    B.
    < d/200
    C.
    < L/500
    D.
    nearly equal to flange thickness

  5. What is the full width of the land aquired before finalizing highway alignment, known as ?

  6. A.
    width of formation
    B.
    right of way
    C.
    Carriage way
    D.
    Roadway

  7. What is the superelevation for a horizontal highway curve of radius 500 m and speed 100 kmph in mixed traffic condition ?

  8. A.
    8.9%
    B.
    6.2%
    C.
    0%
    D.
    1%

  9. Which one of the following is a compression member ?

  10. A.
    Purlin
    B.
    Boom
    C.
    Girt
    D.
    Tie

  11. In the riveted connection shown in the given figure, the rivets subjected to maximum stress would include

  12. A.
    A, B, C and D
    B.
    C, D, E and F
    C.
    E, F, G and H
    D.
    A, B, G and H

  13. An elementary structural frame ABC consists of a vertical member BC and a cantilever beam AB which carries a load P at the free end A, as shown in the given figure. The bending moment diagram consists of

  14. A.
    triangle for both AB and BC
    B.
    rectangle for both AB and BC
    C.
    triangle for AB and rectangle for BC
    D.
    rectangle for AB and triangle for BC

  15. Approximate ratio of the permeabilities of two clean soils having D10 = 0.6 mm and D10 = 0.3 mm is

  16. A.
    4.0
    B.
    3.75
    C.
    4.25
    D.
    3.5

  17. The ratio of the torsional moments of resistance of a solid circular shaft of diameter D, and a hollow circular shaft having external diameter D and internal diameter d is given by


  18. The force in member AB is in the given figure

  19. A.
    5 kN compression
    B.
    2 kN compression
    C.
    zero
    D.
    7 kN compression