Description : A flow net may be utilised for the determination of (A) Exit gradient (B) Seepage (C) Hydrostatic pressure (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : A critical hydraulic gradient may occur when (A) Flow is in upward direction (B) Seepage pressure is in upward direction (C) Effective pressure is zero (D) All the above
Description : When the seepage pressure becomes equal to the pressure due to submerged weight of a soil, the effective pressure is reduced to zero and the soil particles have a tendency to move up in the direction of flow. ... known (A) Quick condition (B) Boiling condition (C) Quick sand (D) All the above
Description : The quantity of seepage of water through soils is proportional to (A) Coefficient of permeability of soil (B) Total head loss through the soil (C) Neither (a) nor (b) (D) Both (a) and (b)
Description : The seepage exit gradient in a soil is the ratio of A) Total head to the length of seepage (B) Flow line to slope (C) Head upstream to that at downstream (D) Head loss to the length of the seepage
Description : In the method of voids for determination of the quantity of cement paste, it is assumed that (A) Voids in coarse aggregates are filled by fine aggregates (B) Voids in fine aggregates are filled by ... of fine aggregates is equal to total voids in coarse aggregates plus 10% extra (D) All the above
Description : The maximum pressure which the pipe can withstand without any leakage during hydrostatic pressure test, is called (A) Working pressure (B) Design pressure (C) Test pressure (D) Hydrostatic pressure
Last Answer : (C) Test pressure
Description : A phreatic line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there are (A) Positive equipotential lines (B) Positive hydrostatic pressure (C) Negative hydrostatic pressure (D) Negative equipotential lines
Last Answer : (B) Positive hydrostatic pressure
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The smaller the size of the pores, the higher the water can rise above the water table (B) Below the water table, the pore water may be static (C) The hydrostatic pressure depends on the depth below the water level (D) None of these
Description : The pressure that builds up in pore water due to load increment on the soil, is termed (A) Excess pore pressure (B) Excess hydrostatic pressure (C) Hydrodynamic pressure (D) All the above
Description : The uplift pressure on the face of a drainage gallery in a dam is taken as (A) Hydrostatic pressure at toe (B) Average of hydrostatic pressure at toe and heel (C) Two-third of hydrostatic pressure at toe plus one-third of hydrostatic pressure at heel (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Choose the wrong statement (A) The horizontal component of the hydrostatic force on any surface is equal to the normal force on the vertical projection of the surface (B) The horizontal component ... above the area (D) The vertical component passes through the center of pressure of the volume
Description : Due to the impact of water wave on a sea shore structure (A) Hydrostatic pressure coupled with a strong momentary impact is caused (B) Vibrations are subjected (C) Internal pressure is developed (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Mathematically speaking, the time taken for 100% consolidation is infinite. 2. The time factor for a particular average degree of consolidation depends upon the distribution of initial excess hydrostatic ... 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only
Last Answer : (b) 1 & 2 only
Description : Darcy's law is applicable to seepage if a soil is (A) Homogeneous (B) Isotropic (C) Incompressible (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : The critical exist gradient of seepage water in soils, is (A) Directly proportional to the voids ratio (B) Inversely proportional to the specific gravity (C) Directly proportional to the specific gravity (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : The critical exist gradient of seepage water in soils, increases with (A) An increase in specific gravity (B) A decrease in specific gravity (C) A decrease in void ratio (D) Both (a) and (c)
Description : The seepage force in a soil, is (A) Perpendicular to the equipotential lines (B) Proportional to the exit gradient (C) Proportional to the head loss (D) All the above
Description : During seepage through a soil, direction of seepage is always (A) Parallel to equipotential lines (B) Perpendicular to stream lines (C) Perpendicular to equipotential lines (D) None of these
Description : Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled by providing (A) Rock toe (B) Horizontal blanket (C) Impervious cut off (D) Chimney drain
Description : For the upstream face of an earthen dam, the most adverse condition for stability of slope is (A) Sudden drawdown (B) Steady seepage (C) During construction (D) Sloughing of slope
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Seepage through embankments in an earthen dam is controlled by (A) Drainage filters (B) Relief wells (C) Drain trenches (D) Provision of downstream berms
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Surface tension of a liquid is because of the difference in magnitude of adhesive & cohesive forces (B) A hydrometer used for the determination of ... Turbulent fluid flow is characterised by the rapid fluctuation of instantaneous pressure & velocity at a poin
Last Answer : (C) In case of unsteady fluid flow, the velocity at any given point does not change with time
Description : Which among the following is not a non-customs duty obstacle in the world trade? (1) Quantity restriction (2) Establishment of Standard of labour in manufacturing (3) Determination of import duty uniformly (4) Restrictions on goods quality
Last Answer : (3) Determination of import duty uniformly Explanation: Non-tariff barriers to trade include import quotas, special licenses, unreasonable standards for the quality of goods, bureaucratic delays at customs, ... duty uniformly is comes under the sovereign duty of a nation. It is internal development.
Description : Which among the following is not a non-customs duty obstacle in the world trade ? (1) Quantity restriction (2) Establishment of Standard of labour in manufacturing (3) Determination of import duty uniformly (4) Restrictions on goods quality
Last Answer : Determination of import duty uniformly
Description : A square surface 3 m × 3 m lies in a vertical line in water pipe its upper edge at water surface. The hydrostatic force on square surface is (A) 9,000 kg (B) 13,500 kg (C) 18,000 kg (D) 27,000 kg
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Raft foundations are used for: (A) Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil (B) Spanning over small soft or loose pockets (C) Counter acting the hydrostatic effect (D) All the above
Description : I would need the correct answers to these examples: 1, What pressure is under the heels of women's pumps? The area of one heel is 1cm2. When calculating, assume that a woman in pumps weighs 60 ... vessels is h = 20 cm. Determine the magnitude of the hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of vessel B.
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : The hydrostatic pressure developed due to the accumulation of water absorb by the root is called root pressure.
Last Answer : Ans. Root pressure
Description : The hydrostatic pressure generated within the cell against cell wall as a result of entry of water into it, due to osmosis.
Last Answer : Ans. Turgor pressure
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning water movement across cell membranes? a. Water moves only actively through cell membrane transport proteins b. For most cells of ... cells such as the glomerulus of the kidney actively transport water to maintain hydrostatic pressure
Last Answer : Answer: b, c The energetics of water transport across cell membranes is simplified by the fact that water moves only passively due to gradients of hydrostatic pressure or water ... water is distributed at equilibrium. Water distribution is determined entirely by solute to solute distribution
Description : Assertion (A): Hydrostatic lubrication is more advantageous when compared to hydrodynamic lubrication during starting and stopping the journal in its bearing. Reason (R): In hydrodynamic lubrication, the fluid film pressure is ... (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Description : For hydrostatic lubrication (A) There should be relative motion between the surfaces of the journal and the bearing and wedge shaped clearance space (B) There should be external source like pump to ... be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal contact
Last Answer : (B) There should be external source like pump to supply lubricant under pressure
Description : In hydrostatic bearings (A) The Oil film pressure is generated only by the rotation of the journal (B) The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure (C) Do not require external supply of lubricant (D) Grease is used for lubrication
Last Answer : (B) The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure
Description : For a homogeneous & isotropic body under hydrostatic pressure, which theory of elastic failure does not fail (a) Firstly Maximum Principal Theory (b) Secondly Maximum Shear Stress Theory (c) Thirdly Maximum Principal Energy Theory (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Firstly Maximum Principal Theory
Description : For a homogeneous & isotropic body under hydrostatic pressure, which theory of elastic failure fails (a) Firstly Maximum Principal Theory (b) Secondly Maximum Principal strain Theory (c) Thirdly Maximum Principal Energy Theory (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Thirdly Maximum Principal Energy Theory
Description : In a body under hydrostatic pressure, the case exists (a) Firstly σ 1 > σ 2 =σ 3 (b) Secondly σ 1 = σ 2 =σ 3 (c) Thirdly σ 1 > σ 2 < σ 3 (d) None
Last Answer : (b) Secondly σ 1 = σ 2 =σ 3
Description : Each of the following may contribute to formation of oedema EXCEPT C A. decreased plasma oncotic pressure increased intravascular hydrostatic pressure C. increased serum albumin D. decreased serum proteins
Last Answer : increased serum albumi
Description : Each of the following produce edema EXCEPT: C A. Decreased plasma protein B. Depletion of sodium C. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure D. None of these
Last Answer : Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Description : Osmosis is a. movement of solvent across a semipermeable membrane from an area where the hydrostatic pressure is high to an area where the hydrostatic pressure is low b. movement of solute across a ... area in which it is in high concentration to an area in which it is in low concentration
Last Answer : movement of solvent across a semipermeable membrane from an area in which it is in high concentration to an area in which it is in low concentration
Description : Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine? (a) Hydrostatic pressure during glomerular filtration. (b) Low levels of antidiuretic hormone. (c) ... the medullary interstitium in the kidneys. (d) Secretion of erythropoietin by Juxtaglomerular complex.
Last Answer : (c) Maintaining hyperosmolarity towards the medullary interstitium in the kidneys.
Description : With the increase in depth, the hydrostatic pressure in an un-accelerated incompressible fluid (in a constant gravitational field) (A) Decreases (B) Increases linearly (C) Increases exponentially (D) Remain constant
Last Answer : (B) Increases linearly
Description : What pressure does ASME B16.5 limit flanged fittings to during system hydrostatic testing? a) 1.5 times the 100°F pressure rating, rounded to next highest 25psi. b) 1.5 times the flange class. c) The maximum pressure rating for the flange. d) The flange class plus 250psi.
Last Answer : a) 1.5 times the 100°F pressure rating, rounded to next highest 25psi. b) 1.5 times the flange class.
Description : What would happen if gravity suddenly doubled on Earth, but the mass of the atmosphere did not change? (a) Surface pressure would stay the same but the density would increase. (b) Surface ... (d) Surface density and pressure would stay the same because the atmosphere is in hydrostatic balance.
Last Answer : Surface pressure and density would both increase.
Description : The pressure exerted by a stationary liquid kept in a container at any point inside the liquid is known as ________ pressure. a)atmospheric b)hydrostatic c) air d)none
Last Answer : b)hydrostatic
Description : What is the hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of a pool 6 meters deep? w) 60,000 Newtons per meter squared x) 6,000 Newtons per meter squared y) 600 Newtons per meter squared z) 60 Newtons per meter squared
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- 60,000 NEWTONS PER METER SQUARED
Description : A concrete dam 15 m deep and 2 m wide containing water to a depth of 10 m .Find total hydrostatic pressure per meter run and centre of pressure on upstream face.
Last Answer : A concrete dam 15 m deep and 2 m wide containing water to a depth of 10 m .Find total hydrostatic pressure per meter run and centre of pressure on upstream face.
Description : What is the most commom sign/symptom of hemorrhoids? (a) Bleeding (b) Pain (c) Seepage (d) Pruritus
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Petroleum deposits are detected by the. (A) Oil seepage at the surface of the earth (B) Measurement of density, elasticity and magnetic & electric properties of the rock in the crust of the earth (C) Age & nature of rocks inside the crust of the earth (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following is the advantage of sprinkler irrigation? a. No loss of water by seepage b. No loss of water by evaporation c. Options a and b d. Only option b
Last Answer : c. Options a and b