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Which substance is a key component of emulsion paint?
Which substance is a key component of emulsion paint?
What is the surface tension in a soap bubble of 40 mm diameter with inside pressure of 2.5 N/m² above atmospheric pressure?
What is the surface tension in a soap bubble of 40 mm diameter with inside pressure of 2.5 N/m² above atmospheric pressure?
What is the reduced level of the forward station if the benchmark is at 101.00 m, back sight is 1.215 m, and fore sight is 1.810 m?
What is the reduced level of the forward station if the benchmark is at 101.00 m, back sight is 1.215 m, and fore sight is 1.810 m?
What is the characteristic of an agonic line?
What is the characteristic of an agonic line?
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If a rubber balloon has a Poisson's ratio of 0.5, what will be its volumetric strain when uniform pressure is applied?
If a rubber balloon has a Poisson's ratio of 0.5, what will be its volumetric strain when uniform pressure is applied?
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In traversing, which method involves the direction of the magnetic meridian?
In traversing, which method involves the direction of the magnetic meridian?
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At which point does shear force change its sign?
At which point does shear force change its sign?
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What happens to the bending moment at a point of contraflexure?
What happens to the bending moment at a point of contraflexure?
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What is the whole circle bearing of a quadrant bearing N15°28'W?
What is the whole circle bearing of a quadrant bearing N15°28'W?
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What is the term for the angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian?
What is the term for the angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian?
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What should be the minimum percentage of reinforcement in the gross sectional area of slabs?
What should be the minimum percentage of reinforcement in the gross sectional area of slabs?
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For M150 mix concrete, the local band stress according to I.S. specifications is?
For M150 mix concrete, the local band stress according to I.S. specifications is?
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In AutoCAD, which mode allows the user to draw 90° straight lines?
In AutoCAD, which mode allows the user to draw 90° straight lines?
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What is the horizontal thrust at each springing of a symmetrical parabolic arch with a span of 19 m and rise of 4 m under a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 tonnes per meter run?
What is the horizontal thrust at each springing of a symmetrical parabolic arch with a span of 19 m and rise of 4 m under a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 tonnes per meter run?
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Which option is used in AutoCAD to obtain parallel lines and concentric circles?
Which option is used in AutoCAD to obtain parallel lines and concentric circles?
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If the fineness modulus of coarse aggregate is 7.6 and that of fine aggregate is 2.8, what does this indicate about the aggregates' grading?
If the fineness modulus of coarse aggregate is 7.6 and that of fine aggregate is 2.8, what does this indicate about the aggregates' grading?
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What is the correct term for the length of a long wall?
What is the correct term for the length of a long wall?
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Which substance is commonly used as a retarder in cement?
Which substance is commonly used as a retarder in cement?
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What is the formula for total pressure on a plane surface inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal?
What is the formula for total pressure on a plane surface inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal?
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Which of the following trees is not classified as endogenous?
Which of the following trees is not classified as endogenous?
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What does quick lime produce when it reacts with water?
What does quick lime produce when it reacts with water?
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Which option represents the incorrect relationship in Newton's Law of Viscosity?
Which option represents the incorrect relationship in Newton's Law of Viscosity?
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What is the approximate ratio between the strength of cement concrete at 7 days and 28 days?
What is the approximate ratio between the strength of cement concrete at 7 days and 28 days?
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What type of bond is created by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course in brick masonry?
What type of bond is created by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course in brick masonry?
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Which of the following statements regarding the network shown is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding the network shown is incorrect?
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If the fineness modulus of combined aggregate is 6.4, what is the proportion of fine aggregate?
If the fineness modulus of combined aggregate is 6.4, what is the proportion of fine aggregate?
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What is the required crushing strength of a good building stone?
What is the required crushing strength of a good building stone?
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If the field capacity of a soil is 25% and the permanent wilting point is 15%, what is the storage capacity of the soil for an 80 cm root zone?
If the field capacity of a soil is 25% and the permanent wilting point is 15%, what is the storage capacity of the soil for an 80 cm root zone?
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What does the economical depth of a plate girder correspond to?
What does the economical depth of a plate girder correspond to?
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In column analogy, what is the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span 'L' and flexural rigidity 'EI'?
In column analogy, what is the area of an analogous column for a fixed beam of span 'L' and flexural rigidity 'EI'?
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For a fixed beam AB of span L subjected to a clockwise moment at a distance 'a' from end A, what is the fixed end moment at end A?
For a fixed beam AB of span L subjected to a clockwise moment at a distance 'a' from end A, what is the fixed end moment at end A?
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Which type of inorganic soil is characterized by low compressibility?
Which type of inorganic soil is characterized by low compressibility?
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What is the moment of inertia of a rectangle about an axis passing through its center of gravity and parallel to the ends?
What is the moment of inertia of a rectangle about an axis passing through its center of gravity and parallel to the ends?
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Which expression represents the correct value of the coefficient of curvature for soil classification?
Which expression represents the correct value of the coefficient of curvature for soil classification?
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If the plasticity index of a soil mass is zero, what type of soil is it likely to be?
If the plasticity index of a soil mass is zero, what type of soil is it likely to be?
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What is the relationship between modulus of elasticity (E), bulk modulus (K), and Poisson's ratio (ν)?
What is the relationship between modulus of elasticity (E), bulk modulus (K), and Poisson's ratio (ν)?
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What is the formula for maximum deflection in a simply supported beam with a central point load?
What is the formula for maximum deflection in a simply supported beam with a central point load?
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What symbol is used for well-graded gravel according to the ISC classification system?
What symbol is used for well-graded gravel according to the ISC classification system?
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What is the expression for the moment of inertia of a rectangle with respect to another axis not specified?
What is the expression for the moment of inertia of a rectangle with respect to another axis not specified?
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Which of these would NOT be classified as fine-grained soil?
Which of these would NOT be classified as fine-grained soil?
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