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Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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1.1 The peak discharge was found to be 0.706 m3 /s. It has been determined that a water flow speed of 1.5 m/s is needed to maintain scour velocity. Calculate the approximate diameter of a circular culvert needed to carry 0.706 m3 /s if the culvert is flowing half-full.

A. 0.8 m

B. 1.3 m

C. 0.6 m

D. 1.1 m

1.2 A child accidentally runs into the street in front of an approaching vehicle. The vehicle is traveling at 65 kph. Assuming the road is level and f = 0.35, at what distance must the driver first see the child to stop just in time?

A. 47.5 m

B. 45.1 m

C. 92.6 m

D. 97.2 m

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