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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
A pile of length ‘L’ carrying a uniformly distributed load ‘W’ per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
A $$\frac{{{\text{WL}}}}{8}$$
B $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{24}}$$
C $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{47}}$$
D $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{16}}$$
A pile of length carrying a uniformly distributed load per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
A WL/8
B WL2/24
C WL2/47
D WL2/16
The advantage of a concrete pile over a timber pile, is
A No decay due to termites
B No restriction on length
C Higher bearing capacity
D All the above
Anik travels 35 kilometers (km) partly at 4km /h and partly at 5 km/h. If he covers the distance at 5 km/h he could cover 2 km more in the same time. The time taken to cover the whole distance at original rate is -
A 4hr 30 min
B 5hr 24 min
C 7hr 24 min
D 9 hr 24 min
The plural form of Stratum is :
A Stratumes
B Stratus
C Stratums
D Strata
The appropriate plural form of the word: STRATUM is
A Startles
B Stratames
C Strata
D Stratumies
On a ladder resting on smooth ground and leaning against vertical wall, the force of friction will be
A Towards the wall at its upper end
B Away from the wall at its upper end
C Upwards at its upper end
D Downwards at its upper end
On the ladder resting on the ground and leaning against a smooth vertical wall, the force of friction will be
A Downwards at its upper end
B Upwards at its upper end
C Perpendicular to the wall at its upper end
D Zero at its upper end
A ladder is resting on a rough ground and leaning against a smooth vertical wall. The force of friction will act
A Downward at its upper end
B Upward at its upper end
C Zero at its upper end
D Perpendicular to the wall at its upper end

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