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
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Hazen’s formula VS = 418 (GS – Gw)d [(3T + 70)/100] is used for the settlement velocity of the particles of diameter A. Less than 0.01 mm B. Less than 0.05 mm C. Less than 0.1 mm D. Greater than 0.1 mm
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
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : The settling velocity of the particles larger than 0.06 mm in a settling tank of depth 2.4 is 0.33 m per sec. The detention period recommended for the tank, is A. 30 minutes B. 1 hour C. 1 hour and 30 minutes D. 2 hours
Description : To prevent settling down of sewage both at the bottom and on the sides of a large sewer, self-cleaning velocity recommended for Indian conditions, is A. 0.50 m/sec B. 0.60 m/sec C. 0.70 m/sec D. 0.75 m/sec
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The sewer pipes of sizes less than 0.4 m diameter are designed as running full at maximum discharge B. The sewer pipes of sizes greater than 0.4 m ... discharge C. The minimum design velocity of sewer pipes is taken as 0.8 m/sec D. All the above
Description : The settlement of a particle in sedimentation tank, is affected by A. Velocity of flow B. Viscosity of water C. Size and shape of solid D. All the above
Description : If the specific gravity of a soil particle of 0.05 cm diameter is 2.67, its terminal velocity while settling in distilled water of viscosity, 0.01 poise, is (A) 0.2200 cm/sec (B) 0.2225 cm/sec (C) 0.2250 cm/sec (D) 0.2275 cm/sec
Last Answer : (D) 0.2275 cm/sec
Description : The sewage discharge in a detritus tank of a treatment plant is 576 litres/sec with flow velocity of 0.2 m/sec. If the ratio of width to depth is 2, the depth is A. 100 cm B. 110 cm C. 120 cm D. 150 cm
Description : In primary sedimentation, the 0.2 mm inorganic solids get separated if specific gravity is A. 2.25 B. 2.50 C. 2.55 D. 2.65
Description : The settling velocity of a spherical particle of diameter less than 0.1 mm as per Stock’s law, is A. Vs = 418 (Gs – Gw) d [(3T + 70)/100] B. Vs = 418 (Gs – Gw)d² [(3T + 70)/100] C. Vs = 218 (Gs – Gw)d² [(3T + 70)/100] D. Vs = 218 (Gs – Gw)d [(3T + 70)/100]
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : If the diameter of a sewer is 100 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
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : If the diameter of sewer is 225 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 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 : A dash pot consists of a cylinder 10 cm in diameter in which slides a piston 12 cm long having a radial clearance of 1 mm. The cylinder is filled with oil having a viscosity of 1 poise. What will be the resistance offered ... with a velocity of 3 cm/sec a.1090 kg b.100 kg c.10900 kg d.10 kg e.50 kg
Last Answer : c. 10900 kg
Description : A cantilever shaft having 50 mm diameter and a length of 300 mm has a disc of mass 100 kg at its free end. The Young’s modulus for the shaft material is 200 GN/m 3 . Determine the static deflection of the shaft in mm. a) 0.147 b) 0.213 c) 0.132 d) 0.112
Last Answer : a) 0.147
Description : The average temperature of sewage in India, is A. 10°C B. 15°C C. 20°C D. 25°C
Description : How many coins 0.75 cm in diameter and 1/8 cm thick must be malted down to form a rectangular solid whose edges are 5 cm. 4 cm and 3 cm? a.584 b.1087 c.0.00001745 sec-1 d.1234 e.2174
Last Answer : b. 1087
Description : The self-cleansing velocity of water flowing through pipe lines, is A. 2 metres/sec B. 1 metre/sec C. 0.5 metre/sec D. 0.25 metre/sec
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 : If G is the specific gravity of particles of diameter d, the velocity of settlement V in still water at T°C, according to Stoke's law, is (A) V = 418 (G - 1) d² [(3T + 70)/100] (B) V = 418 (G - 1) d [(3T - ... 1) d² [(2T + 70)/100] (D) V = 418 (G - 1) d 4 [(3T + 70)/100]
Last Answer : (A) V = 418 (G - 1) d² [(3T + 70)/100]
Description : The flow velocity in detritus tanks is A. 0.05 m/sec B. 0.09 m/sec C. 1.25 m/sec D. None of these
Description : In detritus tanks, A. Flow velocity is kept 0.09 m/sec B. Detention period is kept 3 to 4 minutes C. Organic and inorganic materials are separated D. All the above
Description : In a grit chamber of a sewage treatment plant, A. Flow velocity 0.15 m to 0.3 m/sec is kept B. Depth of 0.9 m to 1.20 m is kept C. One minute of detention period is kept D. All the above
Description : For a grit chamber, if the recommended velocity of flow is 0.2 m/sec and detention period is 2 minutes, the length of the tank, is A. 16 m B. 20 m C. 24 m D. 30 m
Description : For efficient working of a sewer, it must be ensured that A. Minimum velocity of 0.45 m/sec, is maintained at its minimum flow B. A maximum velocity of 0.90 m/sec, is maintained at its maximum flow C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Description : A bed of spherical particles (specific gravity 2.5) of uniform size 1500 μm is 0.5 m in diameter and 0.5 m high. In packed bed state, the porosity may be taken as 0.4. Ergun's equation for the above fluid-particle ... fluidisation velocity, VOM is (A) 12 mm/s (B) 16 mm/s (C) 24 mm/s (D) 28 mm/s
Last Answer : (B) 16 mm/s
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 : Maximum permissible velocity 1.5 m/sec, is adopted in drains A. With beds of rocks and gravels B. Lined with stones C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
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 : 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 : 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 : In case of sewer lines A. Water test is carried out to check water tightness of the joints B. Test for straightness is carried out with the help of a lamp and mirror C. Obstruction test is carried out with the help of smooth ball of diameter 13 mm D. All the above
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 : If is the diameter of upper circular portion, the overall depth of a standard egg shaped section, is A. D B. 1.25 D C. 1.5 D D. 1.75 D
Description : If the side of a square sewer is 1000 mm, the diameter of a hydraulically equivalent circular section, is A. 1045 mm B. 1065 mm C. 1075 mm D. 1095 mm
Description : For design purposes, the normal rate of infiltration of ground water into the sewer, is A. 500 litres/km/cm B. 1000 litres/km/cm C. 1500 litres/km/cm D. 2000 litres/km/cm
Description : The minimum diameter of sewer to be adopted is A. 10 cm B. 12.5 cm C. 15 cm D. 25 cm
Description : The minimum recommended diameter of sewers, is A. 5 cm B. 10 cm C. 15 cm D. 20 cm
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
Description : The gradient of sewers depends upon A. Velocity of flow B. Diameter of the sewer C. Discharge D. All the above
Description : In Chezy’s formula V = C rs for calculating the velocity of flow in circular sewer of diameter running full, the value of hydraulic mean radius is A. D B. D /2 C. D/3 D. D/4
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 minimum diameter of a sewer is kept A. 10 cm B. 15 cm C. 20 cm D. 25 cm
Description : A cylindrical ejector having its height 2 m fills after every 10 minutes with a peak sewage discharge of 0.0157 cumec. The diameter of the ejector chamber, is A. 2.30 m B. 2.40 m C. 2.45 m D. 2.50 m
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 : For determine the specific gravity of soil solids, using a pycnometer of 500 cc., the following data is available : Weight of dry empty pycnometer = 125 g Weight of dried soil and pycnometer = 500 g Weight of dried soil and distilled ... of soil solids, is (A) 2.0 (B) 2.25 (C) 2.50 (D) 2.75
Last Answer : (C) 2.50
Description : What is the characteristic impedance of a single wire with a diameter d= 0.25 mm placed at the center between grounded parallel planes separated by 1 mm apart. The wire is held by a material with a velocity factor of 0.75. A. 85 Ω B. 63 Ω C. 50 Ω D. 75 Ω
Last Answer : D. 75 Ω
Description : The approximate diameter of a water mains for supplying 7.2 mld with a velocity 1.2 m/sec, is (A) 24 cm (B) 26 cm (C) 28 cm (D) 30 cm
Last Answer : (D) 30 cm
Description : A solid shaft has diameter 80 mm. It is subjected to a torque of 4 KNm. The maximum shear stress induced in the shaft would be (a) 75/p N/mm2 (b) 250/p N/mm2 (c) 125/p N/mm2 (d) 150/p N/mm2
Last Answer : (c) 125/p N/mm2