Horizontal distances obtained tacheometerically are corrected for (A) Slope correction (B) Temperature correction (C) Refraction and curvature correction (D) All the above

Horizontal distances obtained tacheometerically are corrected for 

(A) Slope correction 

(B) Temperature correction 

(C) Refraction and curvature correction 

(D) All the above 

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(C) Refraction and curvature correction

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Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations (A) Require slope correction (B) Require tension correction (C) Require slope and tension corrections (D) Do not require slope and tension corrections

Description : Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations (A) Require slope correction (B) Require tension correction (C) Require slope and tension corrections (D) Do not require slope and tension corrections

Last Answer : (D) Do not require slope and tension corrections

Refraction correction (A) Completely eliminates curvature correction (B) Partially eliminates curvature correction (C) Adds to the curvature correction (D) Has no effect on curvature correction

Description : Refraction correction (A) Completely eliminates curvature correction (B) Partially eliminates curvature correction (C) Adds to the curvature correction (D) Has no effect on curvature correction

Last Answer : (B) Partially eliminates curvature correction

Correction per chain length of 100 links along a slope having a rise of 1 unit in horizontal units, is (A) 100/n² (B) 100 n 2 (C) 100/n 3 (D) 100/n

Description : Correction per chain length of 100 links along a slope having a rise of 1 unit in horizontal units,  is  (A) 100/n² (B) 100 n 2 (C) 100/n 3 (D) 100/n

Last Answer : (A) 100/n²

Hydrometer readings are corrected for: (A) Temperature correction (B) Meniscus correction (C) Dispersing agent correction (D) Temperature, meniscus and dispersing agent corrections

Description : Hydrometer readings are corrected for: (A) Temperature correction (B) Meniscus correction (C) Dispersing agent correction (D) Temperature, meniscus and dispersing agent corrections

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per 30 metre tape duly corrected for temperature, slope and sag, the angular error of closure not to exceed (where n is the number of traverse legs) (A) 50" n(B) 30" n(C) 60" n (D) None of these

Description : In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per ... legs) (A) 50" n (B) 30" n (C) 60" n (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) 50" n

If is in kilometres, the curvature correction is (A) 58.2 L2 mm (B) 64.8 L2 mm (C) 74.8 L2 mm (D) 78.4 L2 mm

Description : If is in kilometres, the curvature correction is (A) 58.2 L2 mm (B) 64.8 L2 mm (C) 74.8 L2 mm (D) 78.4 L2 mm

Last Answer : (D) 78.4 L2 mm

The method of finding out the difference in elevation between two points for eliminating the effect of curvature and refraction, is (A) Reciprocal levelling (B) Precise levelling (C) Differential levelling (D) Flying levelling

Description : The method of finding out the difference in elevation between two points for eliminating the  effect of curvature and refraction, is  (A) Reciprocal levelling  (B) Precise levelling  (C) Differential levelling  (D) Flying levelling 

Last Answer : (A) Reciprocal levelling 

In reciprocal levelling, the error which is not completely eliminated, is due to (A) Earth's curvature (B) Non-adjustment of line of collimation (C) Refraction (D) Non-adjustment of the bubble tube

Description : In reciprocal levelling, the error which is not completely eliminated, is due to  (A) Earth's curvature  (B) Non-adjustment of line of collimation  (C) Refraction  (D) Non-adjustment of the bubble tube 

Last Answer : (C) Refraction 

The combined effect of curvature and refraction over a distance kilometres is (A) 67.2 L2 mm (B) 76.3 L2 mm (C) 64.5 L2 mm (D) None of these

Description : The combined effect of curvature and refraction over a distance kilometres is (A) 67.2 L2 mm (B) 76.3 L2 mm (C) 64.5 L2 mm (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) 67.2 L2 mm

What are the differences between a person who can accept correction and one who gets defensive when they're corrected?

Description : What are the differences between a person who can accept correction and one who gets defensive when they're corrected?

Last Answer : Their egos.

The insulation resistance of a DC motor is observed to be 15 MΩ at a temp. of 70°C. what is its value corrected to 40°C. the correction factor for 70°C is 8.0.

Description : The insulation resistance of a DC motor is observed to be 15 MΩ at a temp. of 70°C. what is its value corrected to 40°C. the correction factor for 70°C is 8.0. 

Last Answer : Observed resistance at 70°C – 15 MΩ. Temperature correction factor – 8. Rm = kt * Rt           kt – correction factor. Rm = 8 * 15          Rt – resistance measured at +°C. Rm = 120 MΩ.       Rm – corrected value to 40°C The IR of DC motor corrected to 40°C is 120 MΩ. 

Mark the correct option a) The Inspector should maintain a register of lines and stages in respect of his sub division in form M-40 b) Entries should be made in the register in alphabetical order, and where a line traverses sub-divisions each Inspector should record it throughout its length c) It is of special importance that the register should be kept corrected up-todate in accordance with correction memos issued by the Superinendent from time to time. d) All the above

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Last Answer : d) All the above

Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam (A) Slope (B) Curvature (C) Deflection (D) Bending moment

Description : Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam (A) Slope (B) Curvature (C) Deflection (D) Bending moment

Last Answer : (C) Deflection

The slope correction may be ignored if (A) The slope of the ground is less than 3° (B) To slope of the ground is say 1 in 19 (C) Both (a) and (b) (D) Neither (a) nor (b)

Description : The slope correction may be ignored if  (A) The slope of the ground is less than 3°  (B) To slope of the ground is say 1 in 19  (C) Both (a) and (b)  (D) Neither (a) nor (b) 

Last Answer : (C) Both (a) and (b

The slope correction for a length of 30 m along a gradient of 1 in 20, is (A) 3.75 cm (B) 0.375 cm (C) 37.5 cm (D) 2.75 cm

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Last Answer : (A) 3.75 cm 

The slope correction for a 3° slope for a length of 100 m, is (A) -0.11 m (B) -0.12 m (C) -1.87 m (D) -0.137 m

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Last Answer : (D) -0.137 m

If h1 and h2 are the differences in level between ground and the formation levels, m is the slope of the sloping sides. D is the distance between the cross sections then, Prismoidal correction for a level section is (A) D/2m(h1 - h2) (B) D/3m(h1 - h2) (C) D/6m(h1 - h2)2(D) D/6m(h1 - h2)3

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Last Answer : (C) D/6m(h1 - h2)2

If is the difference in height between end points of a chain of length , the required slope correction is (A) h²/2l (B) h/2l (C) h²/l (D) 2h²/2l

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If is the difference in level between end points separated by , then the slope correction is [(h²/2l) + (h 4 /8l3 )]. The second term may be neglected if the value of in a 20 m distance is less than (A) ½ m (B) 1 m (C) 2 m (D) 3 m

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Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The directions of plumb lines suspended at different points in a survey are not strictly parallel (B) In surveys of small extent, the effect of curvature may be ignored and the level surface of the earth is assumed as horizontal (C) In surveys of large extent, the effect of curvature of the earth must be considered (D) All the above

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The instrument which is used in plane tabling for obtaining horizontal and vertical distances directly without resorting to chaining, is known as (A) Plane alidade (B) Telescopic alidade (C) Clinometer (D) Tacheometer

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Last Answer : (B) Telescopic alidade

Subtense bar is an instrument used for (A) Levelling (B) Measurement of horizontal distances in plane areas (C) Measurement of horizontal distances in undulated areas (D) Measurement of angles

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Last Answer : (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The apparent error on reversal is twice the actual error (B) The correction may be made equal to half the observed discrepancy (C) The good results may be obtained from a defective instrument by reversing and taking the mean of two erroneous results (D) All the above

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For a slab supported on its four edges with corners held down and loaded uniformly, the Marcus correction factor to the moments obtained by Grashoff Rankine's theory (A) Is always less than 1 (B) Is always greater than 1 (C) Can be more than 1 (D) Can be less than 1

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Last Answer : (D) Both shimmering and horizontal refraction

In synthetic curves, first-order continuity yields a.a position continuous curve b.a slope continuous curve c.a curvature continuous curve d.none of the above

Description : In synthetic curves, first-order continuity yields a.a position continuous curve b.a slope continuous curve c.a curvature continuous curve d.none of the above

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In synthetic curves, zero-order continuity yields a.a position continuous curve b.a slope continuous curve c.a curvature continuous curve d.none of the above

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The horizontal deflection of a parabolic curved beam of span 10 m and rise 3 m when loaded with a uniformly distributed load l t per horizontal length is (where Ic is the M.I. at the crown, which varies as the slope of the arch). (A) 50/EIc (B) 100/EIc (C) 150/EIc (D) 200/E

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A plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal at which the soil is expected to stay in the absence of any lateral support, is known as (A) Natural slope line (B) Repose line (C) The line (D) All the above

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If T and R are the tread and rise of a stair which carries a load w per square metre on slope, the corresponding load per square metre of the horizontal area, is (A) w (R + T)/T (B) w (R² + T²)/T (C) w (R + T)/T (D) w (R/T)

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

the derivation of Thiem's formula, Q = (S1 - S2)/[2.3 log10( / )] the following assumption is not applicable (A) The aquifer is homogeneous and isotropic (B) Flow lines are radial and horizontal (C) The slope of the water surface is too small (D) The well has been sunk up to the surface of the unconfined aquifer

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Before providing super-elevation on roads, the portion of the carriageway between the crown and the outer edge is made (A) To have a reduced fall (B) Horizontal (C) To have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway (D) None of these

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Best side slope for most economical trapezoidal section in open channel flow, wherein side slopes are defined by : X horizontal to 1 vertical, is when X equals : (a) 0.404 (b) 0.500 (c) 0.577 (d) 0.673

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The minimum horizontal distances form centre of track to face of passenger platform coping for B.G. is ……. Mm (A) 1650 MM. (B) 1670 MM* (C)1676 MM (D) 1685 MM

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1. Who was known as ‘Lady with Lamp’? 2. Which Indian origin immigrants became the Governor of Louisiana province of the USA in 2007 ? 3. From which part of the plant is turmeric obtained? 4. In order of their distances from the Sun, which planet lie between Mars and Uranus? 5. Which Rajput dynasties did not surrender to Akbar?

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Last Answer : Answer: Option A

A standard steel tape of length 30 m and cross-section 15 × 1.0 mm was standardised at 25°C and at 30 kg pull. While measuring a base line at the same temperature, the pull applied was 40 kg. If the modulus of elasticity of steel tape is 2.2 × 106 kg/cm2 , the correction to be applied is (A) - 0.000909 m (B) + 0.0909 m (C) 0.000909 m (D) None of these

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Last Answer : (A) - 0.000909 m

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) While measuring a distance with a tape of length 100.005 m, the distance to be increasing by 0.005 m for each tape length (B) An increase in temperature causes a tape to increase in length and the measured distance is too large (C) The straight distance between end points of a suspended tape is reduced by an amount called the sag correction (D) A 100 m tape of cross section 10 mm × 0.25 mm stretches about 10 mm under 5 kg pull

Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) While measuring a distance with a tape of length 100.005 m, the distance to be increasing by 0.005 m for each tape length (B) An increase in ... ) A 100 m tape of cross section 10 mm 0.25 mm stretches about 10 mm under 5 kg pull

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The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at the joint in (A) Vertic(B) Horizontal direction (C) Inclined direction (D) The direction in which the deflection is required al direction

Description : The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a unit load at the joint in (A) Vertical direction (B) Horizontal direction (C) Inclined direction (D) The direction in which the deflection is required

Last Answer : (D) The direction in which the deflection is required

Consider the following statements: 1. Standard penetration test is commonly used for cohesionless soils. 2. Standard penetration test results in respect of a cohesionless soil are correlated to its density index and friction angle. 3. Use of H-value not corrected for overburden pressure leads to highly conservative design of footings at shallow depths. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

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Last Answer : (a) 1, 2 & 3

The observed N- value from a standard penetration test conducted in saturated sandy strata is 30; the N- value corrected for dilatancy may be taken as : (b) 15 (a) 20 (c) 23 (d) 39

Description : The observed N- value from a standard penetration test conducted in saturated sandy strata is 30; the N- value corrected for dilatancy may be taken as : (b) 15 (a) 20 (c) 23 (d) 39

Last Answer : (c) 23

what is the slope of a ski run that descends 15 feet for every horizontal change of 24 feet.?

Description : what is the slope of a ski run that descends 15 feet for every horizontal change of 24 feet.?

Last Answer : m= what?

What is the slope of a ski run that rises 6 feet for every horizontal change of 30 feet?

Description : What is the slope of a ski run that rises 6 feet for every horizontal change of 30 feet?

Last Answer : slope = change in y / change in x = 6/30 = 1/5It can also be expressed as 1 in 5 or 20 %

The slope is a horizontal line is?

Description : The slope is a horizontal line is?

Last Answer : The slope of a horizontal line is zero. It has a slope, but slope = 0 and this makes it different from a vertical line which has a slope that is undefined because you cannot divide 0 over 0 which is how much a vertical line rises and runs.Ways to find slope:(y2-y1)/(x2-x1 )orrise/run

On moving the feed line (q-line) from saturated liquid feed (vertical position) to saturated vapor feed (horizontal feed), if the slope of both the operating lines are to be increased, then it will result in (A) Greater degree of separation with a fixed number of trays (B) Increased reboiler load

Description : On moving the feed line (q-line) from saturated liquid feed (vertical position) to saturated vapor feed (horizontal feed), if the slope of both the operating lines are to be increased, then it will result in (A) Greater degree of separation with a fixed number of trays (B) Increased reboiler load

Last Answer : (C) Increased reflux ratio

In marketing channels, conflict occurs in marketing channels working at same level is classified as A. steep conflict B. slope conflict C. vertical conflict D. horizontal conflict

Description : In marketing channels, conflict occurs in marketing channels working at same level is classified as A. steep conflict B. slope conflict C. vertical conflict D. horizontal conflict

Last Answer : D. horizontal conflict

Contour interval on a map sheet denotes (a) Vertical distance of contour lines above the datum plane (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines (c) Slope distance between two successive contour lines (d) Horizontal distance between two successive contour lines

Description : Contour interval on a map sheet denotes (a) Vertical distance of contour lines above the datum plane (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines (c) Slope distance between two successive contour lines (d) Horizontal distance between two successive contour lines

Last Answer : (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines