Civil Engineering :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
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A bar of square cross-section, having area of cross-section 'A' is subjected to a compressive force 'P' as shown in the figure. The intensity of the tangential stress on the oblique plane is given by
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Which one of the following statements is correct ?
Linear arch is one which represents : -
The two-peg test in the adjustment of a dumpy level employs the principle that
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Undisturbed soil samples are required for conducting
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In a plastic analysis of structures, the segment between any two successive plastic hinges is assumed to deform as :
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Consider the following assumptions :
1. The shearing stress in all the rivets is uniform
2. The bearing stress is not uniform
3. Bending of rivets can be neglected
The assumptions made while designing a riveted joint would include -
Surkhi is added to lime mortar to
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The Trap used for a water closet is called
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For a sleeper density of (n + 5), the number of sleepers required for constructing a broad gauge (BG) railway track of length 650 m is
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Consider the following statements in respect of a thick cylinder subjected to internal pressure:
1. The stress on an element on the outer wall is unidirectional
2. The stresses on an element on the inner wall are principal stresses.
3. The constants of the Lames equation are positive.
Which of these statements are correct ?
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equal lengths at back sight and fore sight do not affect the difference in level.
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reciprocal levelling eliminates errors of non-parallel instrument and collimation axes.
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two readings from the same station will minimize errors in bubble tube axis.
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correction is made for verticle axis at one peg and for horizontal axis at the other peg.
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