For a fixed beam with span L, having plastic moment capacity of M_p, the ultimate central concentrated load will be

Coulomb's theory of earth pressure is based on :

A
reinforced concrete structure has to be constructed along a sea coast.
The minimum grade of concrete to be used as per IS : 456-2000

The
width of expansion joint gap is 2.5 cm in a cement concrete pavement.
The spacing between expansion joints for a maximum rise in temperature
of `25^circ`C is, (assuming coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete as 10
x 10^-6 per degree C),

Base course is used in rigid pavements for

The type of surveying in which the curvature of the earth is taken into account is called

A foundation is considered as shallow if its depth is :

The
return period for the annual maximum flood of a given magnitude is 8
years. The probability that this flood magnitude will be exceeded once
during the next 5 years is

A soil formation
through which only seepage is possible, being partly permeable and
capable of giving insignificant yield, is classified as

The function of ballast in railaway tracks is to