Description : Ventilating shafts are provided to a sewer line at every A. 100 m B. 150 m C. 200 m D. 300 m
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Inter-distance between ventilation columns in a sewer line is kept A. 25 to 50 m B. 50 m to 100 m C. 100 m to 150 m D. 150 m to 300 m
Description : Sewer manholes are generally provided at A. The change of gradient B. The change of direction C. The junctions of sewers D. All of these
Description : Pick up the in-correct statement from the following: A. Manholes are provided in sewer pipes at suitable intervals B. Catch basins are generally provided in sewers for carrying drainage discharge C. Inlets are generally provided in all sewers D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The water supply pipes carry pure water free from solid particles B. The water supply pipes get clogged if flow velocity is less than self ... carried up and down the hills and valleys D. The sewer pipes are generally laid along level hills
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : ‘Cowl’ is provided at A. Lower end of ventilating column B. Upper end of ventilating column C. Upper end of the manhole D. First step in manhole
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : The gradient of sewers depends upon A. Velocity of flow B. Diameter of the sewer C. Discharge D. All the above
Description : The sewer which received discharge from two or more main sewers, is known as A. A trunk sewer B. An outfall sewer C. A main sewer D. An intercepting sewer
Description : At the junction of sewers A. Top of smaller sewer is kept lower B. Top of larger sewer is kept lower C. Tops of both the sewers are at the same level D. None of these
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following for allowing workers to enter sewers A. The particular manhole and one manhole on upstream and one manhole on downstream should remain open for 30 ... entering the manhole should be advised to smoke in the sewer D. Warning signals should be erected
Description : For large sewers, maximum distance between manholes may be A. 50 m B. 100 m C. 200 m D. 300 m
Description : The spacing of man holes along a straight portion of a sewer is 300 m, the diameter of the sewer may be A. 0.9 cm B. 1.2 m C. 1.5 m D. > 1.5 m
Description : 221 For non-scouring velocity 5 m/sec, the type of sewers generally preferred to, is A. Cast iron sewers B. Cement concrete sewers C. Glazed bricks sewers D. Stone ware sewers
Description : The sewerage system originates from A. House sewers B. Lateral sewers C. Branch sewers D. Main sewers
Description : Q No: 191 Design period of 40 to 50 years is adopted for A. Branch sewers B. Main sewers C. Trunk sewers D. All the above
Description : In a residential colony, sewers of diameters 100 mm, 150 mm and 225 mm were laid with a gradient 1 in 120. Which portion of the sewage system does not choke in due course of time? A. 100 mm dia. B. 150 mm dia. C. 225 mm dia. D. All of these
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 : If is the diameter of upper circular portion, the area of cross-section of a standard egg shaped sewer, is A. D² B. D² C. D² D. D²
Description : If is the diameter of upper circular portion, the overall depth of New Egg shaped sewer section, is A. 1.250 D B. 1.350 D C. 1.425 D D. 1.625 D
Description : If the flame of a miner’s safety lamp in the upper layers of the sewer forms an explosive, the sewer certainly contains A. Hydrogen sulphide B. Carbon dioxide C. Methane D. Oxygen
Description : The sewer which transports the sewage to the point of treatment, is called A. House sewer B. Out-fall sewer C. Branch sewer D. Main sewer
Description : Drop manholes at the junctions of sewer lines, are provided if A. Invert level of a branch sewer is more than 60 cm that of the main sewer B. Sewer line runs along a main road C. Ordinary manhole cannot be built D. Two sewer lines intersect
Description : The sewerage system consists of A. House sewer B. Lateral sewer C. Branch sewer D. All of these
Description : The sewer which collects the discharge from a collecting system and delivers it to a treatment plant, is known A. House sewer B. Lateral sewer C. Branch sewer D. Sewer outfall
Description : A drop manhole is provided if A. A sewer drops from a height B. A branch sewer joins the main sewer at higher level C. A lamp is inserted to check obstruction D. None of these
Description : The sewer that unloads the sewage at the point of treatment is called A. Main sewer B. Outfall sewer C. Branch sewer D. House sewer
Description : If the diameter of a sewer is 150 mm, the gradient required for generating self cleansing velocity, is A. 1 in 60 B. 1 in 100 C. 1 in 120 D. None of these
Description : If a paper moistened with lead acetate for five minutes when placed in manhole turns black. The sewer certainly contains A. Hydrogen sulphide B. Carbon dioxide C. Methane D. Oxygen
Description : In sewers the gas generally found, is A. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) B. Carbon dioxide (CO2) C. Methane (CH4) D. All the above
Description : The drop man holes are generally provided in sewers for A. Industrial areas B. Large town ships C. Hilly town ships D. Cities in plains
Description : For trunk and out-fall, the type of sewers generally used, is A. Standard egg shaped B. Circular shaped C. Horse shoe shaped D. Parabolic shaped
Description : Pick up the incorrect size of stone ware sewers A. 52.5 cm B. 67.5 cm C. 82.5 cm D. None of these
Description : Q No: 101 are available in size Stoneware sewers A. 10 cm B. 15 cm C. 20 cm D. All the above
Description : For trunk sewers more than 1.25 m in diameter, the ratio of the maximum daily sewage flow to the average daily sewage flow is assumed A. 1.5 B. 2.0 C. 2.5 D. 3.0
Description : The maximum spacing of manholes specified by Indian standard in sewers upto 0.3 m diameter is A. 20 m B. 30 m C. 45 m D. 75 m
Description : The maximum diameter of sewers adopted in the designs is A. 1.0 m B. 2.0 m C. 3.0 m D. 4.0 m
Description : Cement concrete sewers are only suitable if non-scouring velocity is between A. 2.5 to 3.0 m/sec B. 3.0 to 4.0 m/sec C. 3.5 to 4.5 m/sec D. 4.5 to 5.5 m/sec
Description : In sewers the velocity of flow should not be A. More than the self-cleansing velocity B. Less than the self-cleansing velocity C. Less than 10 m/sec D. More than 20 m/sec
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The larger the sewer in size, more will be velocity B. The smaller the sewer in size, less will be velocity C. The larger the sewer in size, no deposition will take place D. The larger the sewer in size, deposition will take place
Description : depends upon The Chezy’s constant C in the formula V = C A. Size of the sewer B. Shape of the sewer C. Roughness of sewer surface D. All the above
Description : If the depth of partial flow in a sewer of diameter 2 m, is 50 cm, its wetted perimeter is A. B. /2 C. /3 D. 2 /3
Description : The width of a rectangular sewer is twice its depth while discharging 1.5 m/sec. The width of the sewer is A. 0.68 m B. 0.88 m C. 1.36 m D. 1.76 m
Description : If is the rugosity coefficient, is the bed slope of sewer, the velocity of flow in m/sec may be obtained by the formula V = (1/n) r2/3 s1/2 evolved by A. Chezy B. Manning C. Bazin D. Kutter
Description : You are asked to design sewer pipes of diameters 0.4 m to 0.9 m at maximum flow, you will assume the sewer flow running at A. Full depth B. Half full C. Two third full D. Three fourth full
Description : For a peak discharge of 0.0157 cumec, with a velocity of 0.9 m/sec, the diameter of the sewer main, is A. 10 cm B. 12 cm C. 15 cm D. 18 cm
Description : For sewer mains of 0.5 to 1 m diameter, the ratio of maximum daily sewage flow to the average daily sewage flow is assumed A. 1.5 B. 2.0 C. 2.5 D. 3.0
Description : For laying a sewer line in a trench of 2 m width, an offset line is marked on the ground parallel to the given centre line at a distance of A. 100 cm B. 120 cm C. 140 cm D. 160 cm
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The boning rod is used for checking the levels of the sewer inverts B. Manhole covers are made circular for the convenience of the cleaning staff C. A manhole is classified as shallow manhole if its depth is less than 0.9 m D. All the above
Description : A sewer pipe contains 1 mm sand particles of specific gravity 2.65 and 5 mm organic particles of specific gravity 1.2, the minimum velocity required for removing the sewerage, is A. 0.30 m/sec B. 0.35 m/sec C. 0.40 m/sec D. 0.45 m/sec
Description : If the discharge of a sewer running half is 628 1.p.s., i = 0.001, and n = 0.010, the diameter of the sewer, is A. 1.39 m B. 1.49 m C. 1.59 m D. 1.69 m