Recent questions tagged gatecivil-2023-set2 / GO Civil

0 votes

0 answers

41

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 31
In the given figure, Point $\mathrm{O}$ indicates the stress point of a soil element at initial non-hydrostatic stress condition. For the stress path $\text{(OP),}$ which of the following loading conditions is correct? $\sigma_v$ is ... $\sigma_v$ is increasing and $\sigma_h$ is decreasing $\sigma_v$ is decreasing and $\sigma_h$ is increasing

In the given figure, Point $\mathrm{O}$ indicates the stress point of a soil element at initial non-hydrostatic stress condition. For the stress path $\text{(OP),}$ which...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

42

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 32
The figure shows a vertical retaining wall with backfill consisting of cohesive-frictional soil and a failure plane developed due to passive earth pressure. The forces acting on the failure wedge are: $P$ as the reaction force between the wall ... that there is no adhesion between the wall and the wedge, identify the most appropriate force polygon for the wedge.

The figure shows a vertical retaining wall with backfill consisting of cohesive-frictional soil and a failure plane developed due to passive earth pressure. The forces ac...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

43

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 33
A compound symmetrical open channel section as shown in the figure has a maximum of ______________ critical depth(s). $3$ $2$ $1$ $4$

A compound symmetrical open channel section as shown in the figure has a maximum of ______________ critical depth(s).$3$$2$$1$$4$

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

44

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 34
The critical flow condition in a channel is given by ____________. [Note: $\alpha$ - kinetic energy correction factor; $Q$ - discharge; $A_c$ - cross-sectional area of flow at critical flow condition; $T_c$ - top width of flow at critical flow condition; $g$ - acceleration due ... $\frac{\alpha Q^2}{g}=\frac{A_c^3}{T_c^2}$ $\frac{\alpha Q}{g}=\frac{A_c^3}{T_c}$

The critical flow condition in a channel is given by ____________.[Note: $\alpha$ - kinetic energy correction factor; $Q$ - discharge; $A_c$ - cross-sectional area of flo...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

45

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 35
Match the following air pollutants with the most appropriate adverse health effects: ...

Match the following air pollutants with the most appropriate adverse health effects:$$\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline \textbf{Air pollutant} & \textbf{Health effect to human a...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

46

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 36
A delivery agent is at a location $\mathrm{R}$. To deliver the order, she is instructed to travel to location P along straight-line paths of $\mathrm{RC}, \mathrm{CA}, \mathrm{AB}$ and $\mathrm{BP}$ of $5 \mathrm{~km}$ each. The direction of each path is given in the ... $\mathrm{L}=5.0 ; \mathrm{D}=2.5$ $\mathrm{L}=0.0 ; \mathrm{D}=0.0$

A delivery agent is at a location $\mathrm{R}$. To deliver the order, she is instructed to travel to location P along straight-line paths of $\mathrm{RC}, \mathrm{CA}, \m...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

47

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 37
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE? The thickness of a turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate kept parallel to the flow direction is proportional to the square root of the distance from the leading edge If the streamlines ... it For flow through circular pipes, the momentum correction factor for laminar flow is larger than that for turbulent flow

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?The thickness of a turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate kept parallel to the flow direction is proportional to the squar...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

48

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 38
In the context of water and wastewater treatments, the correct statements are: particulate matter may shield microorganisms during disinfection ammonia decreases chlorine demand phosphorous stimulates algal and aquatic growth calcium and magnesium increase hardness and total dissolved solids

In the context of water and wastewater treatments, the correct statements are:particulate matter may shield microorganisms during disinfectionammonia decreases chlorine d...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

49

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 39
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for the aerobic composting of sewage sludge? Bulking agent is added during the composting process to reduce the porosity of the solid mixture Leachate can be generated during composting Actinomycetes are involved in the process In-vessel composting systems cannot be operated in the plug-flow mode

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for the aerobic composting of sewage sludge?Bulking agent is added during the composting process to reduce the porosity of t...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

50

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 40
The figure presents the time-space diagram for when the traffic on a highway is suddenly stopped for a certain time and then released. Which of the following statements are true? Speed is higher in Region $\mathrm{R}$ than in Region $\mathrm{P}$ Volume is ... $\mathrm{P}$ Density is higher in Region $\mathrm{Q}$ than in Region $\mathrm{R}$

The figure presents the time-space diagram for when the traffic on a highway is suddenly stopped for a certain time and then released. Which of the following statements a...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

51

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 41
Consider the Marshall method of mix design for bituminous mix. With the increase in bitumen content, which of the following statements is/are TRUE? the Stability decreases initially and then increases the Flow increases monotonically the air voids $(V A)$ increases initially and then decreases the voids filled with bitumen $(V F B)$ increases monotonically

Consider the Marshall method of mix design for bituminous mix. With the increase in bitumen content, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?the Stability decreases...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

52

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 42
A $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ long metal rod $\mathrm{AB}$ was initially at a uniform temperature of $T_0{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Thereafter, temperature at both the ends are maintained at $0{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Neglecting the heat transfer from the ... $\beta$ (in $\mathrm{s}^{-1}$, rounded off to three decimal places) is__________________.

A $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ long metal rod $\mathrm{AB}$ was initially at a uniform temperature of $T_0{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Thereafter, temperature at both the ends are mainta...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

53

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 43
A beam is subjected to a system of coplanar forces as shown in the figure. The magnitude of vertical reaction at Support $\text{P}$ is ______________________ $\text{N}$ (round off to one decimal place).

A beam is subjected to a system of coplanar forces as shown in the figure. The magnitude of vertical reaction at Support $\text{P}$ is ______________________ $\text{N}$ (...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

54

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 44
For the frame shown in the figure (not to scale), all members $\mathrm{(AB, BC, CD, GB,}$ and $\mathrm{CH}$) have the same length, $L$ and flexural rigidity, $E I$. The joints at $\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ are rigid joints, and ... magnitude of the moment reaction at $\mathrm{A}$ is $w L^2 / k$. What is the value of $k$ (in integer)? ______________________

For the frame shown in the figure (not to scale), all members $\mathrm{(AB, BC, CD, GB,}$ and $\mathrm{CH}$) have the same length, $L$ and flexural rigidity, $E I$. The j...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

55

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 45
Consider the singly reinforced section of a cantilever concrete beam under bending, as shown in the figure $(M25$ grade concrete, $Fe415$ grade steel). The stress block parameters for the section at ultimate limit state, as per $IS \; 456: 2000$ ... cube strength of concrete, $f_y$ is the yield stress of steel, and $x_u$ is the depth of neutral axis.]

Consider the singly reinforced section of a cantilever concrete beam under bending, as shown in the figure $(M25$ grade concrete, $Fe415$ grade steel). The stress block p...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

56

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 46
A $2\text{D}$ thin plate with modulus of elasticity, $E=1.0 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}$, and Poisson's ratio, $\mu=0.5$, is in plane stress condition. The displacement field in the plate is given by $u=C x^{2} y$ and $v=0$ ... $\alpha$ (in $\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{4}$, in integer)?________________

A $2\text{D}$ thin plate with modulus of elasticity, $E=1.0 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}$, and Poisson's ratio, $\mu=0.5$, is in plane stress condition. The displacement ...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

57

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 47
An idealised frame supports a load as shown in the figure. The horizontal component of the force transferred from the horizontal member $\mathrm{PQ}$ to the vertical member $\mathrm{RS}$ at $\mathrm{P}$ is ____________ (round off to one decimal place).

An idealised frame supports a load as shown in the figure. The horizontal component of the force transferred from the horizontal member $\mathrm{PQ}$ to the vertical memb...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

58

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 48
A square footing is to be designed to carry a column load of $500~ \mathrm{kN}$ which is resting on a soil stratum having the following average properties: bulk unit weight $=19 ~\mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^3$; angle of internal ... (round off to one decimal place) [Assume the applicable shape and depth factor values as unity; ground water level at greater depth.]

A square footing is to be designed to carry a column load of $500~ \mathrm{kN}$ which is resting on a soil stratum having the following average properties: bulk unit weig...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

59

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 49
A circular pile of diameter $0.6 \mathrm{~m}$ and length $8 \mathrm{~m}$ was constructed in a cohesive soil stratum having the following properties: bulk unit weight $=19~ \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^{3}$; angle of internal friction $=0^{\circ}$ ... (round off to one decimal place). [Adopt: Adhesion factor, $\alpha=1.0$ and Bearing capacity factor, $N_{c}=9.0$ ]

A circular pile of diameter $0.6 \mathrm{~m}$ and length $8 \mathrm{~m}$ was constructed in a cohesive soil stratum having the following properties: bulk unit weight $=19...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

60

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 50
For the flow setup shown in the figure (not to scale), the hydraulic conductivities of the two soil samples, Soil $1$ and Soil $2,$ are $10 \mathrm{~mm} / \mathrm{s}$ and $1 \mathrm{~mm} / \mathrm{s}$, respectively. Assume ... total head (in $\mathrm{m}$, rounded off to two decimal places) at any point located at the junction of the two samples? _____________

For the flow setup shown in the figure (not to scale), the hydraulic conductivities of the two soil samples, Soil $1$ and Soil $2,$ are $10 \mathrm{~mm} / \mathrm{s}$ and...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

61

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 51
A consolidated drained $\text{(CD)}$ triaxial test was carried out on a sand sample with the known effective shear strength parameters, $c^{\prime}=0$ and $\phi^{\prime}=30^{\circ}$. In the test, prior to the failure, when the sample ... is applied in either of the tests, what is the deviatoric stress (in $\mathrm{kPa}$, in integer) at the failure?___________

A consolidated drained $\text{(CD)}$ triaxial test was carried out on a sand sample with the known effective shear strength parameters, $c^{\prime}=0$ and $\phi^{\prime}=...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

62

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 52
A catchment may be idealized as a circle of radius $30 \mathrm{~km}$. There are five rain gauges, one at the center of the catchment and four on the boundary (equi-spaced), as shown in the figure (not to scale). The annual rainfall ... , what is the average rainfall (in $\text{mm,}$ rounded off to two decimal places) over the catchment in that year?___________

A catchment may be idealized as a circle of radius $30 \mathrm{~km}$. There are five rain gauges, one at the center of the catchment and four on the boundary (equi-spaced...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

63

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 53
The cross-section of a small river is sub-divided into seven segments of width $1.5 \mathrm{~m}$ each. The average depth, and velocity at different depths were measured during a field campaign at the middle of each segment width. The discharge computed by the velocity area ...

The cross-section of a small river is sub-divided into seven segments of width $1.5 \mathrm{~m}$ each. The average depth, and velocity at different depths were measured d...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

64

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 54
The theoretical aerobic oxidation of biomass $\left(\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_7 \mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~N}\right)$ ... $14 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}$, respectively]

The theoretical aerobic oxidation of biomass $\left(\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_7 \mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~N}\right)$ is given below:$\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_7 \mathrm{O}_2 \mat...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023

0 votes

0 answers

65

GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | Question: 55
A system of seven river segments is shown in the schematic diagram. The $\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{i}}$ 's, $\mathrm{Q}_{\mathrm{i}}$ 's, and $\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{i}}$ 's $(\mathrm{i}=1$ to 7) are the river ... concentration (in $\mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$, rounded off to two decimal place) of the pollutant in the river segment $7?$ ___________

A system of seven river segments is shown in the schematic diagram. The $\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{i}}$ 's, $\mathrm{Q}_{\mathrm{i}}$ 's, and $\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{i}}$ 's $(\ma...

admin

4.2k points

admin asked May 21, 2023