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1.

Calculate the elongation of the rod if you still out of 490 mm square area and 600 M long are subjected to an axial pull of 40 kN. Take E = 2×105N/mm2.

A. 0.56 mm
B. 0.78 mm
C. 0.24 mm
D. 0.16 mm
Answer» D. 0.16 mm
Discussion
2.

The maximum pressure in (kg/cm2) to which cast iron pipes may be subjected is _________

A. 3
B. 7
C. 11
D. 14
Answer» C. 11
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3.

_______ valves are known as “Washout ” valves.

A. Drain valves
B. Scour valves
C. Check valves
D. Sluice valves
Answer» B. Scour valves
Discussion
4.

Which of the following layout is used for “Direct- Indirect system”.

A. Radial system
B. Grid system
C. Reticulated system
D. Interlaced system
Answer» B. Grid system
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5.

In a cantilever of span subjected to a point load of w acting at a distance of (1/3) L from free end. The deflection under load will be

A. WL3/81 EI
B. 14WL3/ 81EI
C. 8WL3/81EI
D. WL3/64 EI
Answer» D. WL3/64 EI
Discussion
6.

What is the ratio of maximum deflection to maximum bending stress if a simply supported rectangular beam of span “L” and it carries a central load W.

A. L2/12 Ed
B. L2/10 Ed
C. L2/ 4 Ed
D. L2/ 6 Ed
Answer» E.
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