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According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column of length (l) fixed at both ends is __________ the crippling load for a similar column hinged at both ends.
A Equal to
B Two times
C Four times
D Eight times
When the belt is stationary, it is subjected to some tension known as initial tension. The value of this tension is equal to the
A tension in the tight side of the belt
B tension in the slack side of the belt
C sum of the tensions on the tight side and slack side of the belt
D average tension of the tight side and slack side of the belt
In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined for complete bearing on the base plate, then the axial load is assumed to be transferred to base plate
A Fully by direct bearing
B Fully through fastenings
C 50% by direct bearing and 50% through fastenings
D 75% by direct bearing and 25% through fastenings
The length of lap in tension reinforcement should not be less than the bar diameter × (actual tension / four times the permissible average bond stress) if it is more than
A 18 bar diameters
B 24 bar diameters
C 30 bar diameters
D 36 bar diameters
The velocity through a channel of circular section will be maximum when the depth of water is __________ the diameter of the circular channel.
A 0.34 times
B 0.67 times
C 0.81 times
D 0.95 times
The discharge through a channel of circular section will be maximum when the depth of water is __________ the diameter of the circular channel.
A 0.34 times
B 0.67 times
C 0.81 times
D 0.95 times
According to load factor method, the permissible load ‘W’ on a short column reinforced with longitudinal bars and lateral stirrups, is
A Stress in concrete × area of concrete
B Stress in steel × area of steel
C Stress in concrete × area of concrete + Stress in steel × area of steel
D None of these
A circular wheel 28 inches in diameter rotates the same number of inches per second as a circular wheel 35 inches in diameter. If the smaller wheel makes x revolutions per second, how many revolutions per minutes does the larger wheel make in terms of x?
A 12x
B 24x
C 36x
D 48x
A circular wheel 28 inches in diameter rotates (moves) the same number of inches per second as a circular wheel 35 inches in diameter. If the smaller wheel makes x revolutions per second, how many revolutions per minute does the larger wheel make in terms of x?
A 12x
B 48x
C 24x
D 36x
In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed
A 10 mm
B 15 mm
C 20 mm
D 25 mm

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