A parabolic arch, symmetrical, with hinges at centre and ends, carries a point load P at distance x from left support. The arch has a span of 20 m and rise of 5 m. What is the value of x if the left hinge reaction is inclined with a slope of two vertical on one horizontal
Consider the following statements :1. Obtaining reliable properties of soil is very important in geotechnical engineering. Chunksamples obtained from the field are the best for this purpose.2. Chunk samples may easily be obtained at all depths below ground level and for all types of soils.3. Undisturbed soil samples are enclosed in rugged containers. As such, they do not get disturbed easily during transportation and handling.Which of the statements given above is/are correct
Neglecting self weight, which of the following beams will have points of contraflexure
An equipment is purchased for Rs. 40, 000.00 and is fully depreciated by straight line method over 8 years. Considering interest on average annual cost at 15% p.a., the charge on the Company due to use of this equipment, if made uniformly over the 8 years, is
At a cross-section of a beam, the maximum compressive stress at top is 800 kg/cm2 and its maximum tensile stress at bottom is 200 kg/cm2. The depth of cross-section is 10 cm. The depth of the neutral axis from the top of the section is n. The n is equal to
Consider the following statements :Cement concrete is a/an :1. Elastic material.2. Visco-elastic material.3. Visco-plastic material.Which of the statements given above is/are correct
Consider the following statements :1. Butterfly valve is used for throttling and controlling flow rate.2. Check valve is used in the discharge piping of a pump.3. Air-relief valve is placed in the pipeline at the valleys to automatically vent the accumulated air in the system4. Altitude valve is provided in user overhead tank.Which of the statements given above are correct