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1. Consider the following parameters with regards to slenderness ratio of a compression

member:
1. Material 2. Sectional configuration
2. Length of member 4. Support end conditions
On which of these parameters does the slenderness ration of a compression member depend?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 1, 3 and 4 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Two equal angles, each being ISA 100 mm x 100 mm of thickness 10mm, are placed back to
back and connected to either side of a gusset plate through a single row of 16 mm diameter
rivets in double shear. The effective areas of the connected and unconnected legs of each of
these angles are 775mm2 and 950mm2 respectively. If these angles are not tack-riveted, the
net effective area of this pair of angles is
(A) 3650mm2 (B) 3450mm2 (C) 3076 mm2 (D) 2899 mm2

3. When the effect of wind or earthquake load is taken into account in the design of a riveted
connection, the permissible stresses in rivets may be exceeded by
(A) 16.66% (B) 33.33% (C) 25% (D) 50%

4. A mild steel flat subjected to a tensile force of 840kN is connected to a gusset plate using
rivets. If the permissible forces required per pitch length(i) to shear a single rivert, (ii) to
crush the rivet and (iii) to tear the plate are 50kN, 80kN and 60kN respectively, then the
number of rivets required is
(A) 12 (B) 14 (C) 16 (D) 17

5. The effective throat thickness of a fillet weld depends upon

(A) angle between fusion faces (B) length of weld
(C) permissible shear stress (D) type of weld

6. When the load line coincides with the centroid of the rivet group, the rivets are subjected to
(A) shear only (B) tension only
(C) bending only (D) shear as well as tension

7. A column member of length/which cannot sway has a rigid foundation at its bottom. Its top is
held with heavy beams. The effective length of the column is
(A) 1.5 (B) 1.0 (C) 0.8 (D) 0.65

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8. In the simple system shown in the figure, the load P is equal to 4 tonnes. What is the tension
in the cable?

1m

Cable P
3m

3m 3m

(A) 4 t (B) 5 t (C) 6 t (D) 7 t

9. Through which of the following responses may a steel tubular hinged strut fail?
1. Compression
2. Bending
3. Overall buckling
4. Torsion
5. Skin buckling
(A) 2, 4 and 5 (B) 1, 2 and 3 (C) 3, 4 and 5 (D) 1, 3 and 5

10. An ISMB 500 is used as a beam in a multistory construction. From the view point of
structural design, it can be considered to be ‘laterally restrained’ when
(A) the tension flange is laterally restrained
(B) the compression flange is laterally restrained
(C) the web is adequately stiffened
(D) the conditions in both(a) and (c) are met.

11. A steel column pinned at both ends has a buckling load of 200kN, if the column is restrained
against lateral movement at its mid-height, its buckling load will be
(A) 200 kN (B) 238 kN (C) 400 kN (D) 800 kN

12. Consider the following provisions to possibly improve the shear capacity of a steel girder:
1. Horizontal stiffeners 2. Vertical stiffeners
3. Column splice 4. Bearing stiffeners
Which of these are correct?
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (B) 3 and 4 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 2 and 3 only

13. In a steel grider, the web plate is connected to the flange plates by fillet welding.
The size of fillet welds is designed to safely resist.
(A) the bending stresses in the flanges
(B) the vertical shear force at the section
(C) the horizontal shear forces between the flanges and the web plate.
(D) the forces causing buckling in the web

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14. Deflection limitations over beams are imposed because excessive deflection may cause
(A) undesirable twisting and distortion of end connections
(B) problems in drainage system
(C) psychological effect on users
(D) All of the above

15. In laced columns, end tie-plates are provided to

(A) check the buckling of column
(B) keep the column components in position
(C) check the distortion of column sections at ends because of unbalanced horizontal force
from lacings.
(D) prevent rotation of elements

16. For heavy vibrating loads in industrial buildings, the roof trusses are provided with
(A) diagonal bracing in the plane of lower chord members
(B) diagonal bracing in the plane of upper chord members
(C) knee bracing
(D) sway bracing

17. Which of the following elements of a pitched roof industrial steel building primarily resists
lateral load parallel to the ridge?
(A) Bracing (B) Purlin (C) Truss (D) Column

18. Purlins are to be chosen for a roof truss of 20 m spam, 4 m rise. Trusses are spaced at 4.5m
centre. A most efficient design results from the use of
(A) angle sections
(B) channel sections
(C) Circular hollow sections
(D) square hollow sections

19. The plastic moment at collapse is

P
Mp  Constant

L L
2 2
PL PL PL PL
(A) (B) (C) (D)
6 8 12 16

20. A column is effectively held in position and restrained in direction at one end but is free at
the other end. If the actual length is L, the effective length is
(A) 0.67L (B) L (C) 1.5L (D) 2L

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21. The percentage loss of prestress due to anchorage slip of 3 mm in a concrete beam of length
30 m which is post tensioned by a tendon with an initial stress of 1200 N / mm2 and modulus
of elasticity equal to 2.1105 N / mm2 is
(A) 0.0175 (B) 0.175 (C) 1.75 (D) 17.5

22. A pretensioned (assume no losses) concrete rectangular (bxd) beam is designed on the basis
of no tension. Concrete strength is c . The maximum moment that the beam can carry is
bd 2 bd 2 bd 2 bd 2
(A) c . (B) c . (C) c . (D) c .
2 3 4 6

23. Consider the following statements: Prestressing in concrete can be done

1. by means of hydraulic jacks
2. by means of thermal methods.
3. by means of support dis-placement
4. by the use of expanding cement
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 1, 3 and 4 only (C) 2,3 and 4 only (D) 1, 2,3 and 4

24. A concrete beam of rectangular cross-section of 200 mm x 400 mm is prestressed with a

force of 400 kN at an eccentricity of 100 mm. The maximum compressive stress in the
concrete is
(A) 12.5 N / mm2 (B) 7.5 N / mm2 (C) 5.0 N / mm2 (D) 2.5 N / mm2

25. The appropriate expression in assessing development length is

s   s
(A) Ld  (B) Ld  bc (C) Ld  s (D) Ld 
4bd bd 4bd 8bd

26. Which one of the following represents the ratio of helical reinforcement to volume of core?
 Ag f  Ag f
(A) 0.36   1 ck (B) 0.36   1 ck
 Ac  fy  As  fy
A f A f
(C) 0.36  s  1 ck (D) 0.36  c  1 ck
 Ac  fy  As  fy
Where Ag ,As and Ac are gross cross-sectional area of the member, area of steel and core
area; and f ck and f y are characteristic strength of concrete and steel respectively.

27. Torsion reinforcement provided at the corners of a two-way slab

(A) distributes bending moment uniformly
(B) prevents corners from lifting
(C) controls cracking at corners
(D) does not allow any twist at corners.

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28. The minimum grade of reinforced concrete in seawater as per IS 456-2000 is

(A) M 15 (B) M 20 (C) M 30 (D) M 40

29. A simply supported beam is considered as a deep beam if the ratio of effective span to overall
depth is less than
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

30. A simply supported beam has an effective span of 16m. What shall be the limiting ratio of
span to effective depth as per IS 456-2000?
(A) 26 (B) 20 (C) 12.5 (D) 7

31. The additional cover thickness to be provided in reinforced concrete members that are totally
immersed in seawater is
(A) 25 mm (B) 30 mm (C) 35 mm (D) 40 mm

32. In an isolated reinforce concrete column footing of effective depth d, the stress in punching
shear is checked
(A) at the centre of the column
(B) at the face of the column
(C) at a distance d/2 away from the face of the column
(D) at a distance d/2 away from the centre of the column

33. Which of the following assumptions is/are implied in the table listing moment coefficients for
continuous slabs?
1. Load is distributed uniformly along supports.
2. Mid-span defelctions in orthogonal directions are the same
3. Load distribution along each support is triangular
4. Support moment is about 1.5 times the span moment
(A) 1, 2 3 and 4 (B) 2 only (C) 3 only (D) 4 only

34. Magnitudes of minimum reinforcement recommended for reinforced concrete using mild
steel in slabs/columns are
0.15% 0.25% 0.50% 0.15%
(A) (B) (C) (D)
0.60% 0.80% 1.00% 0.80%

35. The development length in compression for a 20mm diameter deformed bar of grade Fe 415
embedded in concrete of grade M25, whose design bond stress is 1.40 N / mm2 , is
(A) 1489 mm (B) 1289 mm (C) 806 mm (D) 645 mm

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36. A reinforced concrete column of size bD is carrying an axial load P and a bending moment M
about an axis parallel to its width. The magnitude of bending moment is such that the neutral
axis lies outside the section. Over which extent of depth from the highly compressed edge
will the compressive stress have a constant value 0.45 f ck ?
3 4 D
(A) D (B) D (C) (D) D
7 7 2

37. If a two-way slab is found to be unsafe in shear, then the preferred remedy is
(A) to provide shear stirrups
(B) to increase the flexural reinforcement by 15%
(C) to increase the thickness of the slab adequately
(D) to increase the distribution reinforcement in edge strips

38. The maximum safe permissible limit of sulphates in domestic water supply is
100mg 200 mg 500 mg 600 mg
(A) (B) (C) (D)
L L L L

39. Grade of steel is designated as Fe 415, if

(A) the upper yield stress of the steel is 415 N / mm2
(B) the ultimate stress of the steel is 415 N / mm2
(C) the partial safety factor is 1.15
(D) the characteristic strength is 415 N / mm2

40. Consider the following statements:

1. Modulate of elasticity of concrete increases with the increase in compressive
strength of concrete.
2. Shear strength of concrete increases with the increase in compressive strength of
concrete.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(A) Neither 1 nor 2 (B) Both 1 and 2 (C) 1 only (D) 2 only

41. Gypsum is added into the raw materials during manufacture of cement so that the final
product exhibits
(A) retarded initial setting time
(B) improved mouldability for cornices, etc.
(C) increases compressive strength.
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42. Consider the common methods related to testing of concrete:

1. Consistency
2. Compacting factor
3. Vee-Bee
4. Slump
Which of these methods refer to measuring workability of concrete?
(A) 1,2 and 3 (B) 1,2 and 5 (C) 2,3 and 4 (D) 2,3 and 5

43. Consider the following for durability of well-graded concrete:

1. The environment
2. Cover to embedded reinforcement
3. Shape and size of concrete member
Which of these are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1,2 and 3

44. Consider the following statements as regards rheology of concrete:

1. It deals with strength of concrete.
2. It deals with deformation in concrete.
3. It is the study of deformation and flow of concrete.
4. It deals with rate of shear and shear stress in concrete.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1,2,3 and 4 (B) 3 and 4 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1 and 2 only

45. If one intends to obtain the best workability of concrete, the preferred shape of aggregate is
(A) round (B) annular (C) triangular (D) flinty

46. Consider the following statements:

In a typical compression test with a cylindrical concrete specimen, failure is initiated by
1. crushing in compression
2. inclined shear failure
3. longitudinal tensile cracks
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 3 only (D) 1,2 and 3

47. According to the Indian Standard Specifications, concrete should be cured under a
humidity of
(A) 90% (B) 80% (C) 70% (D) 60%

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48. Consider the following statements:

1. The compressive strength of concrete decreases with increase in water-cement ratio of
the concrete mix.
2. Water is added to the concrete mix for hydration of cement and workability
3. Creep and shrinkage of concrete are independent of the water-cement ratio in the
concrete mix.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1,2 and 3

49. Consider the following statements: Sand in cement mortar is used for
1. increasing the strength
2. reducing the shrinkage
3. decreasing the surface area of the binding material
4. decreasing the quantity of cement
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1,2 and 4 (B) 1,2 and 3 (C) 1,3 and 4 (D) 2,3 and 4

50. The initial setting time of cement depends most on

(A) tricalcium aluminate (B) tricalcium silicate
(C) tricalcium aluminoferrite (D) dicalcium silicate

51. Fineness of cement is measured in the units of

(A) volume / mass (B) mass / volume (C) area / mass (D) mass / area

52. Consider the following statements:

More than 6% magnesium oxide by weight in cement results in
1. high early strength and high heat generation
2. less tendency towards volume change and formation of cracks
Which of these statements is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Neither 1 nor 2 (D) Both 1 and 2

53. The standard size of a brick is

(A) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm (B) 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
(C) 18 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm (D) 18 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

54. Consider the following statements:

Perforated bricks are preferred in construction since
1. they are lighter
2. they are stronger than class I bricks
3. they have heat-insulating properties
4. they are cheaper and need less mortar
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1,2,3 and 4 (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 3 and 4 only

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55. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List –I List – II
a. Plywood 1. Furniture
b. Fiberboard 2. Cantilever arches
c. Laminated lumber 3. Insulation
d. Commercial block-board 4. Lining of formwork in concrete
(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 (B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
(C) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4 (D) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

56. Consider the following statements: Seasoning of timber results in

1. increased strength
2. increased durability
3. reduced resilience
4. increased dimensional stability
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1,2 and 4 (B) 1,2 and 3 (C) 1,3 and 4 (D) 2,3 and 4

57. The age of a log of timber can be estimated by

(A) diameter of pith (B) thickness of bark
(C) number of annular rings (D) number of medullary rays

58. Consider the following statements on the specific gravity of wood:

1. It is always greater than 2
2. It is less than 1.
3. It is not dependent upon temperature and equilibrium moisture content.
4. It is dependent upon type of species.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1,2,3 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 2 and 4 only

59. Consider the following distinguishing characteristics of hardwood:

1. They have distinct annular rings.
2. They are not resinous.
Which of these characteristics of hardwood is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

60. The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are
known as
(A) star shakes (B) annular rings (C) cup shakes (D) heart shakes

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61. Consider the following constituents of a high performance concrete (HPC):

1. Cement
2. Fine aggregate
3. Coarse aggregate
4. Water
5. Mineral admixture
6. Chemical admixture
Which of these constituents are relevant for HPC?
(A) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 (B) 1,2,3,4 and 5 only
(C) 2,3,4,5 and 6 only (D) 1,2,3,5 and 6 only

62. If A = Cross-sectional area

E = Young’s modulus of elasticity
G = Modulus of rigidity
I = Moment of inertia
J = Polar moment of inertia
Then torsional rigidity is given by
(A) AE (B) GE (C) EI (D) GJ

63. If a material had identical elastic properties in all directions, it is said to be

(A) elastic (B) isotropic (C) orthotropic (D) homogeneous

64. Two circular mild steel bars A and B of equal lengths l have diameters d A  2cm and
d B  2cm . Each is subjected to a tensile load of magnitude P. The ratio of the elongations of
l
the bars A is
lB
2 3 4 9
(A) (B) (C) (D)
3 4 9 4

65. In a two-dimensional stress system, the radius of the Mohr’s circle represents
(A) maximum normal stress (B) minimum normal stress
(C) minimum shear stress (D) maximum shear stress

66. In a plane stress problem, there are normal tensile stresses

x  y with x   y accompanied by shear stress  xy at a point in the x-y plane. If it is
observed that the minimum principal stress on a certain section is zero, then
x
(A) xy  x   y (B) xy 
y

(C) xy  x   y (D) xy  x   y

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67. Steel has proportionality limit of 300MPa in simple tension. It is subjected to principal
stresses of 120 MPa (tensile), 60 MPa (tensile) and 30 MPa (compressive). What is the factor
of safety according to maximum stress theory?
(A) 1.5 (B) 1.75 (C) 1.8 (D) 2.0

68. The polar moment of inertia of the cross-section of the member is required to assess the
strength of the member in
(A) bending (B) torsion (C) axial force (D) shear

69. A freely supported beam AB of span 4 m is subjected to a UDL of 1 kN/m over the full span
and a moment of 2 kN-m at support A as shown in the figure. The resulting BM at mid-span
C of the beam will be

2 kN  m 1 kN  m
A B

2m 2m
4m

(A) 1 kN-m (sagging) (B) 1 kN-m (hogging)

(C) 2 kN-m (sagging) (D) 2 kN-m (hogging)

70. A cylindrical shell of 100 cm diameter made of mild steel plate is to be subjected to an
internal pressure of 10 kg / cm2 . If the material yields at a stress of 200 kg / cm2 , assuming
factor of safety as 4 and using maximum principal stress theory, the requisite thickness of the
plate will be
(A) 8 mm (B) 10 mm (C) 12mm (D) 15 mm

71. According to maximum shear stress failure theory, yielding occurs in the material when
(A) maximum shear stress = yield stress
(B) maximum shear stress = 2 times yield stress
1
(C) maximum shear stress = of yield stress
2
(D) maximum shear stress = 2 times yield stress

72. For the design of a cast iron member, the most appropriate theory of failure is
(A) Mohr’s theory (B) Rankine’s theory
(C) maximum stress theory (D) maximum shear energy theory

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73. A simply supported beam of span L carries a concentrated load W at its mid-span. If the
width b of the beam is constant throughout the span, then, with permissible stress as  , the
depth of the beam at mid-span will be
3WL 3WL 6WL 6WL
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2b 2b b b

74. Out of the two beams of the same material and same cross-sectional area, one is of circular
cross-section and the other is of square cross-section. If each of these is subjected to bending
moment of the same magnitude, then
(A) both sections would be equally strong.
(B) both sections would be equally economical
(C) square section would be more economical than circular section
(D) square section would be less economical than circular section

kN. The
75. A rectangular beam of width 100 mm is subjected to a maximum shear force of 60
corresponding maximum shear stress in the cross-section is 4 N / mm2 The depth of the beam
.
should be
(A) 200 mm (B) 150 mm (C) 100 mm (D) 225 mm

76. In a circular shaft of diameter d, subjected to a torque T, the maximum shear stress induced is
(A) proportional to d 3 (B) proportional to d 4
(C) inversely proportional to d 3 (D) inversely proportional to d 4

77. Which of the following terms represents the torque corresponding to a twist of one
radian in a shaft over its unit length?
(A) Torsional stress (B) Torsional rigidity
(C) Flexural rigidity (D) Moment of resistance

78. If a shaft is turning at N r.p.m and the mean torque to which the shaft is subjected is T N-m,
the power transmitted by the shaft in k
2NT 2NT 2NT 2NT
(A) (B) (C) (D)
45000 60000 30000 33000

79. The polar modulus of a circular shaft of diameter d is

 3  3  3  2
(A) d (B) d (C) d (D) d
16 32 64 32

80. If a shaft rotates at 100 r.p.m and is subjected to a torque of 3000 N-m, the power transmitted
in kW would be
(A) 30 (B) 15 (C) 20 (D) 10

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81. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List –I List – II
a. Upper bound theorem 1. Undeformed state
b. Lower bound theorem 2. Large rotation
c. Equilibrium of forces 3. Statical method
d. Ductility of the material 4. Mechanism method
(A) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4 (B) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
(C) a-1, b-3, c-1, d-4 (D) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2

82. The Muller-Breslau principle in structural analysis is used for

(A) Drawing influence line diagram for any force function
(B) Superimposition of load effects
(C) Writing virtual work equation
(D) None of the above

83. The moment required to rotate the near end of a prismatic beam through unit angle without
translation, when the far end is fixed, is
EL 2EL 3EL 4EL
(A) (B) (C) (D)
L L L L

84. The kinematic indeterminacy of the beam is

Hinge
2 3 4
1

(A) 5 (B) 9 (C) 14 (D) 15

85. The kinematic indeterminacy of the frame is

Hinge

(A) 5 (B) 9 (C) 14 (D) 15

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86. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List –I List – II
a. Axel Bendixen 1. The mathematical theory of elasticity
b. Hardy cross 2. Theory of curved bars
c. Winkler 3. Slope-deflection method
d. St. Venant 4. Moment distribution
(A) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4 (B) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
(C) a-1, b-3, c-1, d-4 (D) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2

87. A suspension bridge with a two-hinged stiffening girder is statically

(A) determinate (B) indeterminate to 1 degree
(C) indeterminate to 2 degrees (D) indeterminate to 3 degrees

88. Consider the following statements:

1. A properly constrained rigid system has several degrees of freedom
2. The number of degrees of freedom of a locomotive moving on a railway track is only
two.
3. A floating ship has six degrees of freedom
4. Which of these statements is/are correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 3 only (C) 2 only (D) 1 only

89. Consider the following statements:

1. The principal of super position will hold good for the analysis of linear structural
systems only
2. The stress in a structural member due to several applied forces is the sum of the effects
due to each of such forces, applied one at a time, only if the Hooke’s law hold good.
3. Internal stresses may not be caused resulting from lack of fit of a structural member.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1 and 3 only

T
90. For the beam-system as shown, if the slope at M is zero, then the ratio is
S
T

L
K M
l l
S
1 1 1 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 3 4 8

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91. For the beam-system as shown, if the deflection at C is zero, then the ratio is
Q
P
A B C
l l
Q
3 5 3 5
(A) (B) (C) (D)
8 8 16 16

92. The reaction of the beam at C is

10 kN/m
Hinge
A B
4m 4m

(A) 5.5 kN (B) 6.5 kN (C) 7.5 kN (D) 8.5 kN

93. A uniformly distributed load of length 8 m crosses a simply supported girder of span 20 m.
The maximum bending moment at the left quarter-span point occurs when then distance
between the point of CG of the total load and mid-span is
(A) 0 (B) 2 m (C) 3 M (D) 4 m

94. The maximum bending moment under a particular point load among a train of point loads
crossing a simply supported girder occurs when that load is
(A) at mid-span
(B) at one-third span
(C) at one-quarter
(D) so placed that the load point of CG of the train of loads are equidistant from the mid-
span

95. If a cantilever beam of span L and flexural rigidity EI carries a moment M a the free end, the
deflection at that end is
ML ML2 ML ML2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
24EI 12EI 6EI 2EI

96. The maximum number of unknown forces that can be determined in a concurrent coplanar
force system under equilibrium is
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 1

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97. A cantilever carries a uniformly distributed total load W over its whole length and a
concentrated upward load W at its free end. The net vertical deflection at the free end is
5 WI3
(A) Zero (B)  downwards
24 EI
5 WI3 5 WI3
(C)  upwards (D)  upwards
24 EI 48 EI

98. A solid shaft circular cross-section is subjected to torque T which produces a maximum shear
stress  in the shaft. The diameter of the shaft will be
16T   16T
(A) 3 (B) (C) 3 (D)
 16T 16T 

99. A bar AB of diameter 40 mm and 4 m long is rigidly fixed at its ends. A torque 600 N-m is
T T at the supports
applied at a section of the bar, 1 m from end A. The fixing couples A and B
A and B, respectively are
(A) 200 N-m and 400 N-m (B) 300 N-m and 150 N-m
(C) 450 N-m and 150 N-m (D) 300 N-m and 100 N-m

100. The ratio of torsional moments of resistance of a solid circular shaft of diameter D to that of a
hollow shaft with external diameter D and internal diameter d is
D4 D4  d 4 D3 D3  d 3
(A) (B) (C) (D)
D4  d 4 D4 D3  d 3 D3

101. Consider the following statements for longitudinal reinforcement in a RC member to resist
earthquake force:
f ck
0.24
1. The tension steel ratio on any section shall not be less than fy
2. There shall be two bars at top as well as bottom of the member throughout.
3. The ‘positive’ steel at a joint face must be at least equal to half the ‘negative’ steel at
that face.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

102. The most suitable type of equipment for compaction of cohesive soils is
(A) smooth-wheeled roller (B) vibratory roller
(C) sheepsfoot roller (D) tamper

103. For excavating rocks, the most suitable equipment is

(A) dragline (B) power shovel (C) clamshell (D) hoe

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104. When a pump primes and works but not up to its capacity and pressure, the attributable
reasons are as follows:
1. Speed may be too low.
2. Suction lift is too high
3. Total static head is much higher than as designed.
4. Foot valve has been removed.
Which of these reasons can be valid?
(A) 1,2,3 and 4 (B) 1,2 and 4 only (C) 2,3 and 4 only (D) 1,2 and 3 only

105. Determine the number of impellers required for a multistage pump to lift 3840 liters per
minute against a total head of 80 m at a speed of 700 r.p.m, given that the limiting Ns for
each impeller is 700 units.
(A) 6 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 3

106. A 20 cm centrifugal pump delivers 13.2 lps at a head of 45 m when running at a speed of
1350 r.p.m. A similarly designed pump of 15cm size runs at the same speed. What are the
most likely values of discharge and delivery head serviced by this second pump?
(A) 5.57 lps and 25.3 m (B) 7.20 lps and 25.3 m
(C) 8.27 lps and 27.8 m (D) 8.27 lps and 29.4 m

107. A linked bar chart is an improvement over a conventional bar chart, because
1. resources for individual activities can be planned
2. floats will be available for utilization as needed.
3. milestone events need not be specifically monitored
Which of these is/are correct?
(A) 1,2 and 3 (B) 3 only (C) 2 only (D) 1 only

108. In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence follow
(A) beta distribution (B) gamma distribution
(C) normal distribution (D) Poisson’s distribution

109. Two parallel paths A and B extending from start to finish comprise a project network. Along
A, the expected duration is 40 days with a standard deviation of 8 days; along B, these are 45
days and 12 days, respectively. What is the probability of the complete project being finished
in 42 days? The table of normal probability curve is given:

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Z f(Z)
0 0.500
0.1 0.540
0.2 0.579
0.3 0.618
0.4 0.655
0.5 0.691
0.6 0.726
0.7 0.758
0.8 0.788
0.9 0.816
1.0 0.841

(A) 0.6 (B) 0.4 (C) 0.5 (D) 0.24

110. A sewer of 400 mm diameter and slope 1 in 400 running half-full, has a flow velocity of 0.82
m/sec. What velocity of flow will be obtained if the slope is made 1 in 100?
(A) 3.82 m/s (B) 1.64 m/s (C) 0.82 m/s (D) 0.41 m/s

111.
812 (@5)

510 (@3) 1216 (@4)

C

05(@4) 514(@6) 1420(@6)

A B E F

D
24(@7) 812(@10)

Scheduled duration (in days) of activities and their respective resource requirement ( in units
per day) are shown on the diagram. What is the total number of units of resource required on
the 11th and 16th days?
(A) 21 and 10 (B) 18 and 12 (C) 18 and 10 (D) 21 and 12

112. Statement (I):

Planks sawn from trees with twisted fibers are stronger than those cut from trees with
normal growth
Statement (II):
Timber from trees with twisted fibers is used straightaway as poles.

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(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

113. Statement (I):

Attention must be extended to the results of the phenomenon of bulking of sand towards
ascertaining the water demand in mortar preparation.
Statement (II):
The total volume of mortar prepared per batch of mix preparation for use-in-work
should be mindful of the initial setting time.
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

114. Statement (I):

When plastering on building exteriors, more of coarser particles of sand are used in
regions where seasonal rainfall is often intense and the total annual rainfall also is
relatively more.
Statement (II):
Such type ‘dhabbah’ plastering effects the minimization of rainfall impacts resulting in
less formation of mosses and less surface discolouration but may not reduce seepage to
the interior.
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

115. Statement (I):

Rainwater is collected and harvested using storage structures like underground tanks for
future use and also for recharging the aquifer.
Statement (II):
Rainwater harvesting pits allow the rainwater to percolate and recharge the aquifer.
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the
correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

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116. Statement (I):

The sludge processing utilizes the aerobic digestion in which it is converted to CO2 and
methane.
Statement (II):
The acid-forming bacteria convert the complex organics such as fats, proteins and
carbohydrates into organic fatty acids. The methane forming bacteria convert organic
acids to CO2 and CH 2
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

117. Statement (I):

Timber suitable for tension members is obtained from coniferous trees.
Statement (II):
Coniferous trees have distinct annular-rings and straight grains.
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

118. Statement (I):

Closely-graded materials are better than well-graded materials in so far as designs of
concrete mixes are concerned.
Statement (II):
Interparticle spaces must be well-packed densely for resulting in a good mix
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

119. Statement (I):

Finer grinding of cement results in early development of strength.
Statement (II):
Rate of hydration of cement is increased when it is ground finer.

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(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

120. Statement (I):

Method of substitution is validly employed in the analysis of member forces in certain
geometries of truss structures.
Statement (II):
It is always easier to analyze determinate truss forms by geometrical diagramming
irrespective of conditions at the support points.
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I)
(C) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(D) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

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