Gravity conduits
(A) Carry water under gravity
(B) Follow the hydraulic gradient line
(C) Are carried through tunnels in deep cuttings
(D) All the above
Description : Pickup the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The invert of pressure conduit is independent of the grade of the hydraulic gradient line (B) The pressure conduits may be taken uphill ... m (C) Aqueducts and tunnels sections are generally kept circular (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following regarding the pressure conduits: (A) Pressure conduits are permitted to run ¾th full (B) Pressure conduits are always laid along down grades ... ) The hydraulic gradient line always coincides the invert of the conduit (D) None of these
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) As a wave of sea water approaches the coast line, it is generally accompanied by a drift of water in the direction of wave advance (B) ... in the direction of the wave (D) The wave while receding carries finer particles out to deep water
Last Answer : (C) A falling hydraulic gradient occurs in the direction of the wave
Description : The sewer pipes A. Carry sewage as gravity conduits B. Are designed for generating self-cleansing velocities at different discharge C. Should resist the wear and tear caused due to abrasion D. All the above
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The phenomenon of quicksand generally occurs in the cohesionless soil (B) At critical hydraulic gradient, the saturated sand becomes quick (C) The critical gradient depends on the void ratio and the specific gravity (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : If the specific gravity and voids in soil sample are G and e respectively, the hydraulic gradient i, is (A) (G - 1)/(1 + e) (B) (G + 1)/(1 - e) (C) (1 - G)/(1 + e) (D) (1 + G)/(1 + e)
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : If is specific gravity of sand particles, is porosity, the critically hydraulic gradient (A) ic = (G + 1)/(1 - e) (B) ic = (G + 1)/(1 + e) (C) ic = (G - 1)/(1 + e) (D) ic = (G - 1)/(1 - e)
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The porosity of a certain soil sample was found to be 80% and its specific gravity was 2:7; the critical hydraulic gradient will be estimated as (a) 0.34 (b) 0.92 (c) 1.0 (d) 1.5
Last Answer : (a) 0.34
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The rate of flow of water through a unit cross-sectional area under a unit hydraulic gradient, is called coefficient of permeability (B) ... aquifers, is governed by the Darcy's law (D) The term 'transmissibility' was introduced by Meinzer
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Gravity conduits for carrying water from the source are (A) Canals (B) Flumes (C) Aqueducts (D) All the above
Description : Gravity conduits are generally in the form of (A) Canals (B) Flumes (C) Aqueduct (D) All the above
Description : 20. The hydraulic gradient line is always parallel to the centre line of the pipe. A) Correct B) Incorrect
Last Answer : B
Description : 15. The hydraulic gradient line may be above or below the centre line of the pipe. A) True B) False
Description : The total energy line lies over the hydraulic gradient line by an amount equal to the (A) Pressure head (B) Velocity head (C) Pressure head + velocity head (D) Pressure head - velocity head
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : To avoid vaporisation in the pipe line, the pipe line over the ridge is laid such that it is not more than (A) 2.4 m above the hydraulic gradient (B) 6.4 m above the hydraulic gradient (C) 10.0 m above the hydraulic gradient (D) 5.0 above the hydraulic gradient
Description : The hydraulic gradient line lies over the centre line of the pipe by an amount equal to the (A) Pressure head (B) Velocity head (C) Pressure head + velocity head (D) Pressure head - velocity head
Description : In a flow net (A) Flow lines and equipotential lines cross each other at right angles (B) Fields are rectangles whose length is twice the breadth (C) Smaller the dimensions of the field, ... gradient and velocity of flow through it (D) For homogeneous soil, the curves are smooth and circular
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Consider the following statements in respect of steady laminar flow through a circular pipe: 1. Shear stress is zero on the central axis of the pipe 2. Discharge varies directly with the viscosity of the fluid 3. Velocity is maximum at the ... 2 , 3 & 4 (b) 1 & 3 only (c) 2 & 4 only (d)3 & 4 only
Last Answer : (b) 1 & 3 only
Description : If the viscosity of ground water is 1.00, the Slitcher's constant is 400, the effective size of soil particles in aquifer is 0.5 mm and hydraulic gradient is 1 in 80, the velocity of flow is (A) 0.25 m/day (B) 0.50 m/day (C) 1.00 m/day (D) 1.25 m/day
Description : If there is no impervious boundary at the bottom of a hydraulic structure, stream lines tend to follow: (A) A straight line (B) A parabola (C) A semi-ellipse (D) A semi-circle
Last Answer : (C) A semi-ellipse
Description : If the unit weight of sand particles is 2.696 g/cc. and porosity in loose state is 44%, the critical hydraulic gradient for quick sand condition, is (A) 0.91 (B) 0.92 (C) 0.93 (D) 0.95
Last Answer : (D) 0.95
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 : The arrangement made for passing the sewer line below an obstruction below the hydraulic gradient lines called A. Inverted syphon B. Depressed sewer C. Sag pipe D. all of these
Description : Show the difference between hydraulic gradient line & total energy line with the help of suitable diagram.
Last Answer : Show the difference between hydraulic gradient line & total energy line with the help of suitable diagram.
Description : The formula HL = n²V²L/R 4/3 for the head loss in conduits is generally known as (A) Hazen-William's formula (B) Manning's formula (C) Darcy-Weisbach formula (D) Nikuradse formula
Last Answer : (B) Manning's formula
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Air lift pumps are generally used for pumping water from deep wells (B) Jet pumps are generally used for pumping water from small wells (C) The hydraulic ram works on the principle of water hammer (D) All the above
Description : What is a waste material which passes through pipes and tunnels?
Last Answer : Liquid or semiliquid wasteSuch waste can be anything from sewage to industrial processwaste to certain types of radioactive waste, each requiresdifferent handling and processing to ensure safety.
Description : In what is water in high pressure boiler circulated through? • Conduits • Cove • Channel • Tubes
Last Answer : • Tubes
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
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 : A circular gravity aqueduct is not generally preferred to because of (A) Its maximum hydraulic mean depth (B) Maximum area per unit of wetted perimeter (C) Minimum cost of construction (D) Its proper support on the ground
Last Answer : (D) Its proper support on the ground
Description : The hydraulic head that would produce a quick condition in a sand stratum of thickness 1.5 m, specific gravity 2.67 and voids ratio 0.67 is equal to (A) 1.0 m (B) 1.5 m (C) 2.0 m (D) 3 m
Last Answer : (B) 1.5 m
Description : The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called – (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well
Last Answer : (4) Artesian well Explanation: Artesian Well refers to a type of well that normally gives a continuous flow, the water being forced upwards by hydraulic pressure.
Description : The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well
Last Answer : Artesian well
Description : A coarse-grained soil has a voids ratio 0.75, and specific gravity as 2.75. The critical gradient at which quick sand condition occurs, is (A) 0.25 (B) 0.50 (C) 0.75 (D) 1.00
Last Answer : (D) 1.00
Description : Which of the following law deals with hydraulic gradient in soil a. Fick law b. Stoke law c. Darcy law d. Liebig law
Last Answer : c. Darcy law
Description : At the center line of a pipe flowing under pressure where the velocity gradient is zero, the shear stress will be (A) Minimum (B) Maximum (C) Zero (D) Could be any value
Description : Is tunnels a common noun?
Last Answer : Yes, the noun 'tunnel' is a common noun, a general word for any underground passage.The word tunnel is also a verb: tunnel, tunnels, tunneling, tunneled.
Description : Where can I get free shipping on play tents and tunnels?
Last Answer : There are dozens of online retailers that offer free shipping including Amazon, ToysRUs and CreativePlayforLess.com. Doing a quick search online will help you find the best retailer's price overall, regardless of a particular state's sales tax.
Description : Tunnels for vegetable forcing are categorized as a. High type b. Low type c. Walk in type d. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : Hybrid varieties of cucumber grown in tunnels are: a. Parthenocarpic b. Zygotic c. Both types d. None of these
Last Answer : Parthenocarpic
Description : Which of the following is an order for water harvesting mechanism? a. Catchment, recharge facility, storage facility, conduitsb. Catchment, storage facility, recharge facility, conduits c. ... conduits, storage facility, recharge facility d. Catchment, conduits, recharge facility, storage facility
Last Answer : c. Catchment, conduits, storage facility, recharge facility
Description : Which is not a water harvesting mechanism. (a) Conduits. (b) Catchments (c) Sprinkler. (d)Watershed Management.
Last Answer : (c) Sprinkler.
Description : Substances insoluble in a membrane are carried across the membrane with the concentration gradient by means of a carrier molecule in a process known as: a) osmosis. b) diffusion. c) active transport. d) facilitated diffusion.
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- FACILITATED DIFFUSION.
Description : A rectangular tank 10 m x 5 m in plan and 3 m deep is divided by a partition wall parallel to the shorter wall of the tank. One of the compartments contains water to a depth of 3 m, and the other a lighter ... pressure thrust on the partition wall is (a) 1000 kg (b) 1500 kg (c) 2000 kg (d) 2500 kg
Last Answer : Correct Answer is 15000 kg
Description : The sewers A. Must be of adequate size to avoid over flow B. Must flow under gravity ½ to ¾ full C. Must be laid at least 2 to 3 m deep to collect /water from the basements D. All the above
Description : A limited -line wholesaler would be expected to carry a __________ product mix. A)wide and deep B)wide and shallow C)narrow and shallow D)wide E)narrow and deep
Last Answer : E)narrow and deep
Description : A hiker stands at the bottom of steep hill. The hiker may follow a straight line path to the top of the hill, a distance of 300 feet, or she may follow a zig-zag path to the top of the hill and walk a ... times the work going along the straight path? Is it: w) equal x) twice y) 4 times z) 8 times?
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- EQUAL
Description : What is geostrophic balance? (a) The exact balance of incoming SW and outgoing LW radiation at the top of the atmosphere. (b) The exact balance of vertical pressure gradient and gravity in ... friction. (d) The exact balance of the Coriolis force and the horizontal pressure gradient force.
Last Answer : (d) The exact balance of the Coriolis force and the horizontal pressure gradient force.