Basic Civil Engineering Q&A 8

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1.The direct stress induces a shear stress of half its intensity on a plane inclined at ........ to the plane of direct stress.
(a) 30 degrees
(b) 45 degrees ( Answer )
(c) 75 degrees
2.What will be the value of maximum shear stress at a point if the major and minor principal stresses on it are 2 MPa and - 2 MPa respectively?

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3.The most suitable type of equipment for compaction of cohesive soils is
smooth-wheeled roller
vibratory roller
sheepsfoot roller
tamper

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4.  For excavating rocks, the most suitable equipment is
dragline
power shovel
clamshell
hoe
Answer — power shovel

5. For heavy vibrating loads in industrial buildings,the roof trusses are provided with
diagonal bracing in the plane of lower chord members
diagonal bracing in the plane of upper chord members
knee bracing
sway bracing
Answer — knee bracing 

6. Which of the following elements of a pitched roof industrial steel building primarily resists lateral load
parallel to the ridge?
Bracing
Purlin
Truss
Column
Answer — Purlin

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