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| 3351. |
A simply supported beam carries a varying load from zero at one end and w at the other end. If the length of the beam is a, the shear force will be zero at a distance x from least loaded point where x is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/84-21-42-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/84-21-42-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/84-21-42-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/84-21-42-4.png"> |
| Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/84-21-42-4.png"> | |
| 3352. |
The locus of reaction of a two hinged semi-circular arch, is |
| A. | straight line |
| B. | parabola |
| C. | circle |
| D. | hyperbola. |
| Answer» B. parabola | |
| 3353. |
A road of uniform cross-section A and length L is deformed by , when subjected to a normal force P. The Young's Modulus E of the material, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/81-21-9-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/81-21-9-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/81-21-9-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/81-21-9-4.png"> |
| E. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/81-21-9-5.png"> |
| Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/81-21-9-4.png"> | |
| 3354. |
An isolated load W is acting at a distance a from the left hand support, of a three hinged arch of span 2l and rise h hinged at the crown, the horizontal reaction at the support, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-162-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-162-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-162-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-162-4.png"> |
| Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-162-3.png"> | |
| 3355. |
A simply supported rolled steel joist 8 m long carries a uniformly distributed load over it span so that the maximum bending stress is 75 N/mm2. If the slope at the ends is 0.005 radian and the value of E = 0.2 x 106 N/mm2, the depth of the joist, is |
| A. | 200 mm |
| B. | 250 mm |
| C. | 300 mm |
| D. | 350 mm |
| E. | 400 mm |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3356. |
A square column carries a load P at the centroid of one of the quarters of the square. If a is the side of the main square, the combined bending stress will be |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-139-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-139-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-139-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-139-4.png"> |
| Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-139-4.png"> | |
| 3357. |
The forces in the members of simple trusses, may be analysed by |
| A. | graphical method |
| B. | method of joints |
| C. | method of sections |
| D. | all the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3358. |
A bar l metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/83-21-29-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/83-21-29-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/83-21-29-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/83-21-29-4.png"> |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3359. |
A cantilever of length 2 cm and depth 10 cm tapers in plan from a width 24 cm to zero at its free end. If the modulus of elasticity of the material is 0.2 x 106 N/mm2, the deflection of the free end, is |
| A. | 2 mm |
| B. | 3 mm |
| C. | 4 mm |
| D. | 5 mm |
| E. | 6 mm |
| Answer» E. 6 mm | |
| 3360. |
The degree of indeterminacy of the frame in the given figure, is |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | zero |
| Answer» D. zero | |
| 3361. |
For permissible shear stress fs, the torque transmitted by a thin tube of mean diameter D and wall thickness t, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/91-21-121-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/91-21-121-2.png"> |
| C. | |
| D. | <i>D<sup>2</sup>t f<sub>s</sub></i> |
| E. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/91-21-121-4.png"> |
| Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/91-21-121-2.png"> | |
| 3362. |
is the equation for Euler's crippling load if |
| A. | both the ends are fixed |
| B. | both the ends are hinged |
| C. | one end is fixed and other end is free |
| D. | one end is fixed and other end is hinged. |
| Answer» C. one end is fixed and other end is free | |
| 3363. |
Flat spiral springs |
| A. | consist of uniform thin strips |
| B. | are supported at outer end |
| C. | are wound by applying a torque |
| D. | are used in clock-work mechanism |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3364. |
A simply supported uniform rectangular bar breadth b, depth d and length L, carries an isolated load W at its mid-span. The same bar experiences an extension e under same tensile load. The ratio of the maximum deflection to the elongation, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-92-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-92-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-92-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-92-4.png"> |
| Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-92-4.png"> | |
| 3365. |
Co-efficient of wind resistance of a circular surface, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-94-3.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/89-21-94-4.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-88-1.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-88-2.png"> |
| Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-88-2.png"> | |
| 3366. |
A rectangular column shown in the given figure carries a load P having eccentricities ex and ev along X and Y axes. The stress at any point (x, y) is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-138-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-138-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-138-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-138-4.png"> |
| Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/93-21-138-2.png"> | |
| 3367. |
A simply supported beam which carries a uniformly distributed load has two equal overhangs. To have maximum B.M. produced in the beam least possible, the ratio of the length of the overhang to the total length of the beam, is |
| A. | 0.207 |
| B. | 0.307 |
| C. | 0.407 |
| D. | 0.508 |
| Answer» B. 0.307 | |
| 3368. |
The ratio of the maximum deflections of a simply supported beam with a central load W and of a cantilever of same length and with a load W at its free end, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-87-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-87-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-87-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-87-4.png"> |
| E. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/88-21-87-5.png"> |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3369. |
The greatest load which a spring can carry without getting permanently distorted, is called |
| A. | stiffness |
| B. | prof resilience |
| C. | proof stress |
| D. | proof load. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3370. |
The horizontal deflection of a parabolic curved beam of span 10 m and rise 3 m when loaded with a uniformly distributed load l t per horizontal length, is (where Ic is the M.I. at the crown, which varies as the slope of the arch). |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-160-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-160-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-160-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-160-4.png"> |
| E. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-160-5.png"> |
| Answer» E. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/theory-of-structures/95-21-160-5.png"> | |
| 3371. |
A three hinged arch is generally hinged at its supports and |
| A. | at one quarter span |
| B. | at the crown |
| C. | any where in the rib |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. none of these. | |
| 3372. |
The ratio of moments of inertia of a triangular section about its base and about a centroidal axis parallel to its base, is |
| A. | 1.0 |
| B. | 1.5 |
| C. | 2.0 |
| D. | 2.5 |
| E. | 3.0 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3373. |
The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called |
| A. | reverberation |
| B. | echo |
| C. | intensity of sound |
| D. | interference. |
| Answer» B. echo | |
| 3374. |
The least bearing capacity of soil is that of |
| A. | hard rock |
| B. | moist clay |
| C. | soft rock |
| D. | laminated |
| E. | coarse sandy soil. |
| Answer» C. soft rock | |
| 3375. |
The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is |
| A. | 90 mm |
| B. | 150 mm |
| C. | 190 mm |
| D. | 200 mm. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3376. |
The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called |
| A. | friction pile |
| B. | bearing pile |
| C. | friction bearing pile |
| D. | rough pile. |
| Answer» D. rough pile. | |
| 3377. |
In verandah floors outward slope is |
| A. | 1 in 40 |
| B. | 1 in 50 |
| C. | 1 in 60 |
| D. | 1 in 70 |
| E. | 1 in 100. |
| Answer» D. 1 in 70 | |
| 3378. |
A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known |
| A. | reinforced marble floor |
| B. | terrazo floor |
| C. | marble floor |
| D. | chip floor |
| E. | mosaic floor. |
| Answer» C. marble floor | |
| 3379. |
In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is |
| A. | zero |
| B. | a few degrees |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 200 . |
| Answer» C. 10 | |
| 3380. |
The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is |
| A. | truck pointing |
| B. | recessed pointing |
| C. | struck pointing |
| D. | grooved pointing. |
| Answer» D. grooved pointing. | |
| 3381. |
The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is |
| A. | H-pile |
| B. | pipe pile |
| C. | screw pile |
| D. | disc pile |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. disc pile | |
| 3382. |
The form work from the sides of beams can be removed only after |
| A. | 1 day |
| B. | 4 days |
| C. | 7 days |
| D. | 14 days. |
| Answer» B. 4 days | |
| 3383. |
Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels |
| A. | the maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall |
| B. | the maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time |
| C. | the discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads |
| D. | stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3384. |
Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of |
| A. | 2 metres |
| B. | 2.5 metres |
| C. | 3 metres |
| D. | none of the above. |
| Answer» D. none of the above. | |
| 3385. |
In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is |
| A. | column footing |
| B. | grillage footing |
| C. | raft footing |
| D. | mat footing |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3386. |
The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame, are |
| A. | transoms |
| B. | horns |
| C. | stops |
| D. | chocks. |
| Answer» C. stops | |
| 3387. |
The construction joints in buildings are provided after |
| A. | 10 m |
| B. | 15 m |
| C. | 20 m |
| D. | 40 m |
| E. | 60 m. |
| Answer» E. 60 m. | |
| 3388. |
The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as |
| A. | shoring |
| B. | scaffolding |
| C. | underpinning |
| D. | jacking |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. scaffolding | |
| 3389. |
Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of |
| A. | rocky soils |
| B. | clay soils |
| C. | sandy soil |
| D. | all of these. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3390. |
The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed |
| A. | cracking |
| B. | dubbing |
| C. | blistering |
| D. | hacking. |
| Answer» D. hacking. | |
| 3391. |
The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is |
| A. | retaining wall |
| B. | breast wall |
| C. | buttress |
| D. | parapet wall. |
| Answer» D. parapet wall. | |
| 3392. |
In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential : |
| A. | a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge |
| B. | a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample |
| C. | the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand |
| D. | the tube is dropped to fall under gravity in side a metalic casing pipe which is driven as the depth of excavation proceeds. |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3393. |
Pick up the correct statements from the following : |
| A. | cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks |
| B. | in brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water |
| C. | excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall |
| D. | all the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3394. |
Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by |
| A. | rising of water table |
| B. | vibrations caused by traffic movements |
| C. | mining in the neighbourhood |
| D. | excavation in the neighbourhood |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3395. |
According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of |
| A. | 50 m |
| B. | 60 m |
| C. | 75 m |
| D. | 90 m. |
| Answer» D. 90 m. | |
| 3396. |
In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is |
| A. | H-pile |
| B. | screw pile |
| C. | disc pile |
| D. | pipe pile |
| E. | raking pile. |
| Answer» C. disc pile | |
| 3397. |
Pile foundations are suitable for |
| A. | water logged soils |
| B. | soft rocks |
| C. | compact soils |
| D. | multistoreyed buildings |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. soft rocks | |
| 3398. |
An arch may fail due to |
| A. | uneven settlement of abutments |
| B. | sliding of voussoirs |
| C. | crushing of the material |
| D. | all the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3399. |
Crown is located at |
| A. | highest point on the extrados of the arch |
| B. | highest point on the intrados of the arch |
| C. | skew-back of the arch |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. highest point on the intrados of the arch | |
| 3400. |
The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than |
| A. | 5 mm |
| B. | 10 mm |
| C. | 15 mm |
| D. | 20 mm |
| E. | 40 mm. |
| Answer» E. 40 mm. | |