Civil Engineering
2026 · Paper 2
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Questions 31–33 of 65. Imported answers require review unless explicitly marked reviewed.
Question 31
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The eigenvalues of
are
,
, and
.The absolute value of the determinant of matrix
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The probability (in %) that a storm having return period of 15 years may occur in the next 10 years is _____ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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A fully saturated sandy soil deposit has water content 20 % and specific gravity 2.65.
The critical hydraulic gradient for seepage through the soil to create the quicksand condition is __________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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