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When a simply-supported elastic beam of span $L$ and flexural rigidity $E I$ ( $E$ is the modulus of elasticity and $I$ is the moment of inertia of the section) is loaded...

Muller-Breslau principle is used in analysis of structures for ___________.drawing an influence line diagram for any force response in the structure writing the virtual w...

A standard penetration test (SPT) was carried out at a location by using a manually operated hammer dropping system with $50 \%$ efficiency. The recorded SPT value at a p...

A vertical sheet pile wall is installed in an anisotropic soil having coefficient of horizontal permeability, $k_{H}$ and coefficient of vertical permeability, $k_{V}.$ I...

Identify the cross-drainage work in the figure. Super passage Aqueduct Siphon aquedutLevel crossing

Which one of the following options provides the correct match of the terms listed in Column-$1$ and Column-$2$?$$\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline \qquad \text{Column-1} & \qqua...

In the context of Municipal Solid Waste Management, 'Haul' in 'Hauled Container System operated in conventional mode' includes the __________.time spent by the transport ...

Which of the following is equal to the stopping sight distance?(braking distance required to come to stop) $+$ (distance travelled during the perception-reaction time) (b...

The magnetic bearing of the sun for a location at noon is $ 183^{\circ} \; 30^{\prime}$. If the sun is exactly on the geographic meridian at noon, the magnetic declinatio...

In the frame shown in the figure (not to scale), all four members $\text{(AB, } \mathrm{BC}, \mathrm{CD}$, and $\mathrm{AD})$ have the same length and same constant flexu...

With regard to the shear design of RCC beams, which of the following statements is/are TRUE? Excessive shear reinforcement can lead to compression failure in concreteBeam...

The reason(s) of the nonuniform elastic settlement profile below a flexible footing, resting on a cohesionless soil while subjected to uniform loading, is/are:Variation o...

Which of the following is/are NOT active disinfectant(s) in water treatment? $\cdot \mathrm{OH}$ (hydroxyl radical)$\mathrm{O}_{3}$ (ozone) $\mathrm{OCl}^{-}$(hypochlorit...

As per the Indian Roads Congress guidelines $\text{(IRC 86: 2018),}$ extra widening depends on which of the following parameters? Horizontal curve radius Superelevation N...

The steady-state temperature distribution in a square plate $\mathrm{ABCD}$ is governed by the $2$-dimensional Laplace equation. The side $\mathrm{AB}$ is kept at a tempe...

An unconfined compression strength test was conducted on a cohesive soil. The test specimen failed at an axial stress of $76 ~ \mathrm{kPa}$. The undrained cohesion (in $...

The pressure in a pipe at $\mathrm{X}$ is to be measured by an open manometer as shown in figure. Fluid $\mathrm{A}$ is oil with a specific gravity of 0.8 and Fluid $\mat...

For the elevation and temperature data given in the table, the existing lapse rate in the environment is _______________ $\text{C}^{\circ} / 100 \mathrm{~m}$ (round off t...

If the size of the ground area is $6 \mathrm{~km} \times 3 \mathrm{~km}$ and the corresponding photo size in the aerial photograph is $30 \mathrm{~cm} \times 15 \mathrm{~...

The solution of the differential equation$\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}-5.5 \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+9.5 \frac{d y}{d x}-5 y=0$is expressed as $y=C_1 e^{2.5 x}+C_2 e^{\alpha x}+C_3 e^{\...

In a two-dimensional stress analysis, the state of stress at a point is shown in the figure. The values of length of $\text{PQ, QR,}$ and $\text{RP}$ are $4, 3,$ and $5$ ...

Two plates are connected by fillet welds of size $10 \mathrm{~mm}$ and subjected to tension, as shown in the figure. The thickness of each plate is $12 \mathrm{~mm}$. The...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ______________________ $\text{N}$ (...

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...

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...