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For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the horizontal thrust
A Is increased
B Is decreased
C Remains unchanged
D Becomes zero
For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from ends. The value of x is
A 0.211 L
B 0.25 L
C 0.234 L
D 0.5 L
A three hinged arch is generally hinged at its supports and
A At one quarter span
B At the crown
C Anywhere in the rib
D None of these
The horizontal thrust on the ends of a two hinged semicircular arch of radius ‘R’ carrying
A A uniformly distributed load $$\omega $$ per unit run over its right half span, is $$\frac{2}{3}\frac{{\omega {\text{R}}}}{\pi }$$
B A uniformly distributed load $$\omega $$ per unit run over its entire span is $$\frac{4}{3}\frac{{\omega {\text{R}}}}{\pi }$$
C A distributed load varying from zero at the left end to $$\omega $$ per unit horizontal run at the right end, is $$\frac{2}{3}\frac{{\omega {\text{R}}}}{\pi }$$
D All the above
A semicircular disc rests on a horizontal surface with its top flat surface horizontal and circular portion touching down. The coefficient of friction between semi circular disc and horizontal surface is µ. This disc is to be pulled by a horizontal force applied at one edge and it always remains horizontal. When the disc is about to start moving, its top horizontal force will
A Remain horizontal
B Slant up towards direction of pull
C Slant down towards direction of pull
D None of the above
The locus of reaction of a two hinged semi-circular arch, is
A Straight line
B Parabola
C Circle
D Hyperbola
The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is
A Segmental arch
B Pointed arch
C Relieving arch
D Flat arch
If a tripod settles in the interval that elapses between taking a back sight reading and the following foresight reading, then the elevation of turning point will
A increase
B decrease
C not change
D either ‘A’ or ‘B’
Which of the following is not a part of machinery that settles industrial disputes?
A Wage Court
B Works Committee
C Conciliation officers
D Board of Conciliation
The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as
A Haunch
B Spandril
C Voussoirs
D Skewbacks

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