Civil Engineering - Comprehensive Mock Test 7

Question 61 Easy

Stress may be defined as

A) force per unit length B) force per unit volume C) force per unit area D) none of these.

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 62 Easy

The point of contraflexure is the point where

A) B.M. changes sign B) B.M. is maximum C) B.M. is minimum D) S.F. is zero.

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 63 Medium

Shear strain energy theory for the failure of a material at elastic limit, is due to

A) Rankine B) Von Mises. C) St. Venant D) Guest or Trecas

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 64 Easy

A foundation rests on

A) base of the foundation B) subgrade C) foundation soil D) both (b) and (c)

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 65 Easy

The number of treads in a flight is equal to

A) risers in the flight B) risers plus one C) risers minus one D) none of these.

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 66 Medium

The minimum cube strength of concrete used for a prestressed member, is

A) 50 kg/cm2 B) 150 kg/cm2 C) 250 kg/cm2 D) 350 kg/cm2

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 67 Medium

Thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column, is technically known as

A) drop panel B) capital C) column head D) none of these.

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 68 Medium

Dimensions of a beam need be changed if the shear stress is more than

A) 10 kg/cm2 B) 15 kg/cm2 C) 20 kg/cm2 D) 25 kg/cm2

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 69 Medium

The diameter of longitudinal bars of a column should never be less than

A) 6 mm B) 8 mm C) 10 mm D) 12 mm

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.

Question 70 Medium

Cantilever retaining walls can safely be used for a height not more than

A) 3 m B) 4 m C) 5 m D) 6 m

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Solution Breakdown:

While a specific detailed explanation is not available for this query, reviewing the core principles of Civil Engineering will help clarify the concept. This principle is vital for GATE, SSC JE, State Engineering Services, and PSU recruitment exams. Consistent practice is the key to mastering these patterns.