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1.	The two natural frequencies representing the couple motion, in sliding and rocking motion is ___________
A.	ωn1 and ωn2
B.	ωx and ωy
C.	ωϴ and ωn
D.	ωn1 and ωn
Answer» B. ωx and ωy

2.	If foundation block is supported by an elastic pad of contact area A and thickness t, the value of stiffness factor for vertical motion is given by which of the following expression?
A.	Kx = C A/t
B.	Kz = E A/t
C.	Kϴy = Ely / t
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Kϴy = Ely / t

3.	According to Barken, the value of the coefficient of elastic uniform shear is taken as __________
A.	0.5
B.	2 Cu
C.	3.0
D.	0.5 Cu
Answer» E.

4.	The methods of Pauw and Balakrishna Rao are based on ___________ assumptions.
A.	Equation of motion
B.	Linear spring theory
C.	Participation of soil in the vibration
D.	Barken’s method
Answer» D. Barken’s method

5.	The permissible amplitude should not exceed ___________ for reciprocating machine.
A.	Probable amplitude
B.	Limiting amplitude
C.	Maximum amplitude
D.	Minimum amplitude
Answer» C. Maximum amplitude

6.	If the combined C.G. of the machine and foundation lies in the same vertical line, then the twisting modes are _________
A.	Coupled
B.	Uncoupled
C.	All of the mentioned
D.	None of the mentioned
Answer» C. All of the mentioned

7.	Barken’s method is used in ___________ places.
A.	Congested area
B.	Design offices
C.	Working area
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned

8.	The rotation of foundation about y axes is known as _____________
A.	Yawning
B.	Pitching
C.	Rocking
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned

9.	The method of Barken is based on the assumption of ___________
A.	Equation of motion
B.	Linear spring theory
C.	Participation of soil in the vibration
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Participation of soil in the vibration

10.	IF_FOUNDATION_BLOCK_IS_SUPPORTED_BY_ON_ELASTIC_PAD_OF_CONTACT_AREA_A_AND_THICKNESS_T,_THE_VALUE_OF_STIFFNESS_FACTOR_FOR_VERTICAL_MOTION_IS_GIVEN_BY_WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_EXPRESSION??$
A.	Kx = C A/t
B.	Kz = E A/t
C.	K‚âà√¨¬¨‚Ä¢y = Ely / t
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» C. K‚âà√¨¬¨‚Ä¢y = Ely / t

11.	The_two_natural_frequencies_representing_the_couple_motion,_in_sliding_and_rocking_motion_is___________$
A.	‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢n1 and ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢n2
B.	‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢x and ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢y
C.	‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢‚âà√¨¬¨‚Ä¢ and ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢n
D.	‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢n1 and ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢n
Answer» B. ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢x and ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢y

12.	According to Barken, the value of coefficient of elastic uniform shear is taken as_________?
A.	0.5
B.	2 Cu
C.	3.0
D.	0.5 Cu
Answer» E.

13.	The methods of Pauw and Balakrishna Rao are based on___________ assumptions.
A.	Equation of motion
B.	Linear spring theory
C.	Participation of soil in the vibration
D.	Barken‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s method
Answer» D. Barken‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s method

14.	The permissible amplitude should not exceed___________ for reciprocating machine.
A.	Probable amplitude
B.	Limiting amplitude
C.	Maximum amplitude
D.	Minimum amplitude
Answer» C. Maximum amplitude

15.	The value of kx for the elastic support of soil is given by which of the following expression?
A.	Kx = Cu A
B.	Kx = C‚âà√¨¬¨‚Ä¢ Iy
C.	Kx = Cx A
D.	Kx = Cu Iy
Answer» D. Kx = Cu Iy

16.	If the combined C.G. of the machine and foundation lies in the same vertical line, then the twisting modes are_________
A.	Coupled
B.	Uncoupled
C.	All of the mentioned
D.	None of the mentioned
Answer» C. All of the mentioned

17.	Barken‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s method is used in___________ places.$
A.	Congested area
B.	Design offices
C.	Working area
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned

18.	The rotation of foundation about y axes is known as_____________
A.	Yawning
B.	Pitching
C.	Rocking
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned

19.	The method of Barken is based on the assumption of___________
A.	Equation of motion
B.	Linear spring theory
C.	Participation of soil in the vibration
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Participation of soil in the vibration