IES OBJ Civil Engineering 2005 Paper I

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1. Match List I (Machinery) with List II(Purpose) and select the correct answer

using the code given below the Lists :

List I

A. BulldozerB. Power shovelsC. DraglineD. ClamshellList II

1. Most suited for verticality lifting loosematerials

2. The bucket in this unit digs by pullingthe load towards it

3. To excavate all types of soils anddump it into trucks

4. For digging the earth at or below theoperating level and loading it to

hauling units

5. Largely employed for excavating andmoving the earth

A B C D

a. 5 3 4 1b. 1 4 2 5c. 5 4 2 1d. l 3 4 5

2. Consider the following statements?The main reinforcement in the counter fort

in a counter fort retaining wall of R.C.C. is

provided on the

1. inclined face in front of counter fort.2. bottom face in back counter fort.3.

inclined face n back counterfoil.

4. bottom face in front counterfoil.Select the correct answer using the code

given below:

a. 1 and 2b. 2 and 3c. 3 and 4d. 2 and 4

3. A doubly reinforced concrete beam haseffective cover d to the centre of

compression reinforcement is the depth ofneutral axis, and d is the effective depth to

the centre of tension reinforcement. What

is the maximum strain in concrete at the

level of compression reinforcement?

a. 0.0035 (1d/d)b. 0.0035 (1 d/xu)c. 0.002 (1 d/xu)d. 0.002 (1 d/d)

4. Which one of the following method isemployed to manufacture pre-stressed

concrete sleepers for the railways?a. Post-tensioning

b. Pre-tensioningc. Pre-tensioning followed by post-

tensioning

d. Partial pre-stressing5. Consider the following statements:

In an under-reinforced concrete beam,

1. Actual depth of neutral axis is less thanthe critical depth of neutral axis.

2. concrete reaches ultimate stress priorto steel reaching the ultimate stress.3. moment of resistance is less than that

of balanced sections.

4. lever arm of resisting couple is lessthan that of balanced sections.

Which of the statements given above are

correct?

a. 1 and 2b. 1 and 3c. 2, 3 and 4d. 1 and 4

6. What is the minimum number oflongitudinal bars provided In a reinforced

concrete column of circular cross section?

a. 4b. 5c. 6d. 8

7. Drop panel is a structural component in:a. Grid floor

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b. Flat platec. Flat slabd. Slab-beam system of floor

8. Match List I with List II and select thecorrect answer using the code given below

the Lists :

List I

A. Modular RatioB. Seismic ForcesC. PedestalD. Composite ColumnList II

1. Increase of permissible stresses2. Minimum eccentricity3. Limit state method4. Metal core5. Permissible compressive stress due to

bending in concrete

A B C D

a. 5 1 2 4b. 4 2 3 5c. 5 2 3 4d. 4 1 2 5

9. Which one of the following systems ofpre-stressing is suitable for pre-tensioned

members?

a. Freyssinet systemb. Magnel-Blaton systemc. Hoyer systemd. Gifford-Udall system

10. Which of the following measures areresorted to for strengthening masonry

walls?

1. Provide cross walls.2. Pre-stressing.3. Provide gunite slab on the surface(s) of

walls.

4.

Provide buttresses.Select the correct answer using the code

given below:

a. 1, 3 and 4b. 1 and 2c. 2 and 3d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

11. When is a masonry wall known as a shearwall?

a. If the earthquake load is out-of-plane

b. If the earthquake load is in-planec. If it is unreinforcedd. If it is placed as infill to the frame

12. What is number of categories into whichmasonry buildings are divided on this

basis of earthquake resistance features?

a. Fiveb. Fourc. Threed. Two

13. On which one of the following concepts isthe basic principle of structural design

based?

a. Weak column strong beamb. Strong column and weak beamc. Equally strong column-beamd. Partial weak column-beam

14. Match List I (Post-tensioning System) withList II (Type of Anchorage) and select the

correct answer using the code given below

the Lists :

List I

A. FreyssinetB. Gifford-UdallC. Lee-McCallD. Mangel BlatonList II

1.

Flat steel wedges in sandwich plates2. High strength nuts3. Split conical wedges4. Conical serrated concrete wedges

A B C D

a. 2 1 4 3b. 4 3 2 1c. 2 3 4 1d. 4 1 2 3

15. If the Youngs modulus E is equal tobulk modulus K, then what is the valueof the Poissons ratio?

a. 14

b. 12

c. 13

d. 34



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16. What is the ratio of maximum shear stressto average shear stress for a circularsection?

a. 2b. 3

2

c.4

3

d. 34

17. For a state of plane stress 1 = x = 40MPa, and 2 = y = 2OMPa. What are thevalues of the maximum in-plane shearingstress and absolute maximum shearingstress?

a. ( 10, 20)MPab. (10, 10)MPac. ( 20, 10) MPad. ( 20, 20) MPa

18. At a certain point in a strained material,there are two mutually perpendicular

stresses x = 100 N/mm2 (Tensile) and x

= 50 N/mm2 (Compressive).

[Notation : Tension (+);

Compression () ]

What are the values of the principalstresses in N/mm

2at that point?

a. 100, 50b. 100, 50c. 75, 25d. 75, 25

19. In a plane strain problem in xy plane, theshear strain = 12 x 106, and the normalstrain In x and y direction = 0. For thisstate of strain, what is the diameter of theMohrs Circle of strain?

a. 6 x 106b. 8 x 106c. 12 x 106d. 24 x 106

20. A mild steel bar of square cross-section 40mm x 40 mm is 400 mm long. It issubjected to a longitudinal tensile stress of440 N/mm

2and lateral compressive stress

is 200 N/mm2 In perpendicular directions.

E = 2 x 105 N/mm2, = 0.3. What is theapproximate elongation of the bar in thelongitudinal direction?

a. 0.44 mm

b. 088 mmc. 0.22 mmd. 1 mm

21. At a certain point in a structural memberthere are perpendicular stresses 80 N/mm2and 20 N/mm2, both tensile. What is theequivalent stress in simple tension,

according to the maximum principal straintheory ? (Poissons ratio = 0.25)

a. Zerob. 20 N/mm2c. 60 N/mm2d. 75 N/mm2

22.

A uniform beam of span I carries auniformly distributed load w per unitlength as shown in the figure given above.The supports are at a distance of x fromeither end. What is the condition for themaximum bending moment in the beam tobe as small as possible?

a. x = 0.1071b. x = 0.207lc. x = 0.2371d. x = 0.251

23.

For the simply supported beam shown inthe figure given above, at what distancefrom the support A, is the shear force

zero?

a.4

L

b.3

L

c.2

L

d.3

L

24.



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A cantilever AB is loaded as shown in the

figure given above. What is the shape of

the bending moment diagram for portion

AC?

a. Parabolicb. Linearly varying with maximum value

of the bending moment at C

c. Linear with constant bending momentvalue from C to A

d. Linearly varying with maximum valueat A

25.

A cantilever beam AB carries loadings as

shown in the figure above. Which one of

the following is the SFD for the beam?

a.

b.

c.

d.26.

Couple M is applied at C on a simply

supported beam AB. What is the

maximum shear force for the beam?

a. Zerob. Mc. 2 M/3d. M/3

27.

The beam shown in the figure given above

is subjected to concentrated load and

clockwise couple.

What is the vertical reaction at A?

a. 10 kNb. 40 kNc. 50 kNd. 30 kN

28. A beam has the same section throughoutits length with I = 1 x 108 mm4. It is

subjected to a uniform B.M. = 40 kNm. E

= 2 x 105

N/mm2. What is the radius of

curvature of the circle into which the beam

will bend in the form of an arc of a circle?

a. 1000mb. 500mc. 400md. 350m

29.A bar of circular cross-section of diameter

D is subjected to a torque T at B as shownin the figure given above. What is the

angle of twist at A?

a. Same as that at Bb. Zeroc. Twice as that at Bd. Half as that at B

30.

Consider the following statements for the

column with a bracket as shown in the

figure given above:

1. Shear force is constant throughout.



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2. Maximum moment in the column isPe.

3. The compressive axial force in thecolumn is 0.4 p.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 1 onlyc. 1 and 3d. 2 only

31.

What is the vertical displacement at the

point C of the structure shown in the figure

given above?

a. 39Pa2EI

b. 327Pa2EI

c. 327Pa8EI

d. 33Pa8EI

32.

What is the bending moment at A for thebent column shown in the figure givenabove?

a. 40 kNmb. 20 kNmc. 10 kNmd. zero

33. The deflection at the free end of auniformly loaded cantilever of length 1 m

is 7.5 mm. What is the slope at the freeend?

a. 0.01 radianb. 0.02 radianc. 0.015 radiand. 0.025 radian

34. Which one of the following structures isstatically determinate and stable?

a.b.

c.d.

35.

A three-hinged loaded semicircular archACB is shown in the figure given above.What is the shearing force at the hinge C?

a. 20 kNb. 20 2 kNc. 10 kNd. 10 2 kN

36. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?Linear arch is one which represents:

a. centre line of an archb. variation of bending momentc. thrust lined. variation of shear force

37. A point load applied at shear centreinduces:

a. Zero shear force



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b. Zero bendingc. Pure twistingd. Pure bending

38.

What is the ratio of the forces in themembers AB, BE and AE of the pin-joinedtruss shown in the figure given above?

a. 5 : 4 : 3b. 4 : 3 : 5c. 1 1 1: :

4 3 5

d.None of the above

39. Which one of the following is correct inrespect of the influence line for the

bending moment at one- fourths of the

span from left support of a prismatic beam

simply supported at ends?

a. It is composed of straight lines onlyb. It is composed of curved lines onlyc. It is composed of straight and curved

line

d. It is parabolic40.

A prismatic beam is shown in the figure

given above.

Consider the following statements:

1. The structure is unstable.2. The bending moment is zero at

supports and internal hinge.

3. It is mechanism.4. It is statically indeterminate.Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

a. 1, 2, 3 and 4b. 1, 2 and 3c. 1 and 2d. 3 and 4

41.What is the degree of indeterminacy of the

frame shown in the figure given above?

a. 4b. 3c. 2d. Zero

42. Consider the following statements:1. In a non-circular structural member

subjected to torsion, plane sections

before twisting remain plane after

twisting.

2. The analysis of indeterminatestructures by the theorem of three

moments does not give the exactsolutions.

3. The work done by the external Loadsduring a vertical deformation is not

equal to the increase in internal energy

stored in the body.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

a. 1 and 2b. 2 and 3c. 1 and 3d. None

43.

The figure given above shows a rigid

frame fixed at A and hinged at C. If a puremoment of 20 kNm is applied at B in the

plane of the figure, then what is the

moment at the fixed end A?

a. 10 kNmb. 7.5 kNmc. 5 kNmd. 2.5 kNm

44. Match List I with List II and select thecorrect answer using the code given below

the Lists :



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List I

A. Strain energy methodB. Slope-deflectionC. Moment distributionD. Kanis methodList II

1.

Successive approximation2. Flexibility method3. Iteration process4. Stiffness method

A B C D

a. 1 4 2 3b. 2 3 1 4c. 1 3 2 4d. 2 4 1 3

45. Which one of the following statements Iscorrect? The number of unknowns to be

determined in the stiffness method is equal

to:

a. the static indeterminacyb. the kinematic indeterminacyc. the sum of kinematic indeterminacy

and static indeterminacy

d. two times the number of supports46. The stiffness matrix of a beam element is

2 12

1 2

EI

L

Which one of the following is itsflexibility matrix?

a. 2 11 22

L

EI

b. 2 11 23

L

EI

c. 1 22 15

L

EI

d. 1 22 16LEI

47.

For the propped cantilever beam shown inthe figure given above, the plastic moment

capacity is Mp. What is the value of itscollapse load?

a. 4 pML

b. 6 pML

c. 8 pML

d. 11.7 pML

48.

What is the total degree of indeterminacy,both internal and external of the planeframe shown above?

a. 10b. 11c. 12d. 14

49. Which one of the following is the correctstatement? In beam to column connectionsin steel construction, if torsion is permitted

at the ends of simply supported beams bynot providing the cleats, the

a. effective length of the beam increasesby 20%

b. effective length remains same as theactual length

c. permissible bending stresses areincreased by around

d. joint has to be designed for torsion50. For a vertical stiffened web of a plate

girder, the lesser clear dimension of the

panel should not exceed:a. 85 tb. 180 tc. 200 td. 250 t(where t is the thickness of the web)

51. What is the permissible tensile stress inbolts used for column bases?

a. 120 N/mm2b. 150 N/mm2



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c. 0.6fyd. 0.4 fy(where fy is the yield stress of the steel)

52. What is the effective height of a free-standing masonry wall for the purpose ofcomputing slenderness ratio?

a. 0.5 Lb. 1.0 Lc. 2.0 Ld. 2.5 L

53. A square column section of size 350 mm x350 mm is reinforced with four bars of 25mm diameter and four bars of 16 mmdiameter. Then the transverse steel shouldbe:

a. 5 mm dia @ 240mm c/cb. 6 mm dia @ 250 mm c/cc.

8 mm dia @ 250 mm c/c

d. 8 mm dia @ 350 mm c/c54. Assertion (A) : In resource levelling

approach of resource allocation, activitystart times are scheduled such that the peakdemand for a particular resource remainswithin available limit of the resources.

Reason (R) : In resource levellingapproach of resource allocation, the totalproject time is not changed.

a. Both A and R are individually true andR is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are individually true butR is not the correct explanation of A

c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true

55. Assertion (A): Interference float is theevent slack at the headed node of anactivity.

Reason (R) : Interference float cannot beshared by any other activity.




56. Assertion (A): A rectangular element issubjected to pure shear. This will result incracks along one diagonal and crushingalong the other diagonal.

Reason (R) : Pure shear on a rectangularelement results in tension along onediagonal and compression along the otherdiagonal.




57. Assertion (A): In certain special situations,omitting the shear effect deformations canlead to significant errors.

Reason (R) : In general, when the bendingmoments very along the length of thebeams, the shearing stress, resultants willbe present and will influence deformation.




58. Assertion (A): The total virtual work doneby a system of forces acting on a rigidbody. In equilibrium during a virtualdisplacement is zero.

Reason (R) : If a system of forces actingon a deformable body is in equilibrium, as

the body is subjected to a smalldeformation, the external virtual workdone by the forces will also be zero.




59. Assertion (A): The design shear strengthof axially loaded beams is increased by a

factor as per IS codes, 1+g ck

3Pu

A f

or 1.5

whichever is less.

(Where Pu is axial Load, Ag gross area ofcolumn and fck characteristic concretestrength)

Reason (R) : The presence of axialcompressive force is to hasten theformation of both flexural and inclinedcracks.



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60. Assertion (A): The concept of locating theneutral axis in a reinforced concreteflexural member as centroidal axis isapplicable in working stress designmethod, but not in limit state designmethod.

Reason (R) : The working stress designmethod assumes that the structuralmaterial behaves in a non-linear elasticmanner and there is strain compatibility inbond between steel and concrete.




61. Assertion (A): Minimum shearreinforcement in all shallow beams is

provided when shear stress exceeds 0.5 c(where c is design shear stress).Reason (R) : Minimum shearreinforcement prevents formation of

inclined cracks and avoids abrupt failuresand introduces ductility in shear.




62. In a tree, the cambium layer is situatedbetween:

a. The outer bark and inner barkb. The inner bark and sap woodc. The sap wood and heart woodd. The pith and heart wood

63. Consider the following statements:Kiln seasoning of timber results is:

1. reduced density.2. reduced life.3. dimensional stability.

Which of the following given above is/arecorrect?

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 1 onlyc. 2 and 3d. 1 and 3

64. Match List I (Diagram BasedNomenclature) with List II (InformationCapability) and select the correct answerusing the code given below the Lists

List I

A. Work-breakdown structureB. B. Bar chartC. Linked bar chartD. D. Time computations on networkList II

1. Target dates for interface events can bestipulated

2. Can be heretical3. 3. Can include information on cost

distribution over time

4. Best suited for monitoring includingthat for costs

A B C D

a. 4 3 2 1b. 2 1 4 3c. 4 1 2 3d.

2 3 4 1

65. Which one of the following is the correctstatement?

The strength of timber:

a. is maximum in a direction parallel tothe grain

b. is maximum in a directionperpendicular to the grain

c. is maximum in a direction 45o to thegrain

d. remains same in all directions66. Consider the following statements:

The disease of dry not in timber is causedby:

1. complete submergence in water.2. alternate wet and dry condition.3. lack of ventilation.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

a. 1 onlyb. 3 only



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c. 2 onlyd. 2 and 3

67. Match List I (Term) with List II (BriefDescription) and select the correct answerusing the code given below the Lists :

List I

A. Heart shakesB. KnotC. RotD. Sap WoodList II

1. Disintegration caused by fungi2. Outer layers of a log of wood3. A branch base embedded in timber by

natural growth

4. Cracks widest at centre anddiminishing towards the outer

circumferenceA B C D

a. 1 3 4 2b. 4 2 1 3c. 1 2 4 3d. 4 3 1 2

68. Which one of the following is the correctstatement? Refractory bricks resist:

a. high temperatureb. chemical actionc. dampnessd. all the above three

69. Which one of the following is the correctstatement? Smaller size of aggregates in aconcrete mix:

a. provides larger surface area forbonding with the mortar matrix whichincreases the compressive strength andreduces the stress concentration at themortar-aggregate interface

b. is economical as the concrete mix ismore dense

c. requires lesser cement for a particularwater-cement ratio and hence iseconomical

d. is beneficial as these aggregates canpass through the reinforcement barsmore easily

70. On which of the following is the workingprinciple of concrete hammer for non-destructive test based?

a. Rebound deflections

b. Radioactive wavesc. Ultrasonic pulsed. Creep-recovery

71. Match List I (Apparatus) with List II(Purpose) and select the correct answerusing the code given below the Lists :

List I

A. Le-chatelierB. Vicat Needle with annular collarC. Vee-BeeD. Briquettes test machineList II

1. Workability of concrete2. Soundness of cement3. Tensile strength of cement4. Final setting time of cement

A B C D

a. 1 3 2 4b. 2 4 1 3c. 1 4 2 3d. 2 3 1 4

72. Match List I (Type of Cement) with List II(Characteristics) and select the correctanswer using the code given below theLists :

List I

A. Rapidly hardening cementB. Low heat Portland cementC. Portland PuzzolanaD. Sulphate resisting cementList II

1. Lower C3A content than that in OPC2. Contains pulverised fly ash3. Higher C3S content than that is OPC4. Lower C3S and C3A contents than that

in OPC

A B C D

a. 1 2 4 3b. 3 4 2 1c. 1 4 2 3d. 3 2 4 1

73. Why is super plasticizer added toconcrete?

1. To reduce the quantity of mixingwater.

2. To increase the consistency3. To reduce the quantity of cement.



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4. To increase resistance to freezing andthawing.

Select the correct answer using the codegiven below:

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 1, 3 and 4c. 2 and 3d. 4 only

74. 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/arecorrect?

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 2 and 3c. 2 onlyd. 1 only

75. In a shape test of aggregate, which one ofthe following gives the correct slot forflakiness index of a material passing 50mm sieve and retained on 40mm sieve?

a. 25 mmb. 27mmc. 81 mmd. 30mm

76. On which one of the following factors,does strength of concrete dependprimarily?

a. Quality of coarse aggregateb. Quality of fine aggregatec. Fineness of cementd. Water-cement ratio

77. Consider the following statementsregarding the phenomenon of bulking ofsand:

1. It is due to film of water around sandparticles.

2. It is due to capillary action.3. It is more in finer sands.Which of the following statements givenabove is, are correct?

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 1 and 3c. 2 and 3d. 1 and 2

78. Which one of the following sectionsperforms better on the ductility criterion?

a. Balanced sectionb. Over-reinforced sectionc. Under-reinforced sectiond. Non-prismatic section

79. A beam of rectangular cross-section (b xd) is subjected to a torque T. What is themaximum torsional stress induced in thebeam?

a.2

T

b d

b.2

T

bd

c. Tbd

d. T

bd

(Where b


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c. 22 u eyu ex PP and2000D 2000b

ll

d. 22 u eyu ex PP and200D 200D

ll

(Where Pu is axial load; lex and ley areeffective lengths in respective directions;

D depth of section to major axis; b widthof the member)82. What should be the minimum grade of

reinforced concrete in and around seacoast construction?

a. M 35b. M 30c. M 25d. M 20

83. Which one of the following correctlyexpresses the split tensile strength of a

circular cylinder of length L and diameterD, subject to a maximum load of P?

a. PDL

b. P2DL

c. 2PDL

d. P4DL

84. What is the value of flexural strength of M25 concrete?

a. 4.0 MPab. 3.5 MPac. 3.0 MPad. 1.75 MPa

85. Consider the following statements withregard to crack formation and its control:

1. The surface width of the crack shouldnot, in general, exceed 0.30 mm for

structures not subjected to aggressiveenvironment.

2. When depth of web in a beam exceeds750 mm, side face reinforcement @0.1 percent of web area should beprovided on each face.

3. The nominal spacing of main bars in aslab should not exceed three times theeffective depth of a solid slab or 300mm, whichever is smaller.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

a. 1 onlyb. 1 and 2c. 1 and 3d. 2 and 3

86. Which of the following should beemployed to provide lateral support to thebeams?

1. Bracing of compression flanges.2. Shear connectors.3. Bracing of tension flanges.4. Embedding compression flanges into

R.C.C. slab.

Select the correct answer using the codegiven below:

a. 1 onlyb. 1 and 4c. 2 and 3d. 1, 2 and 4

87. Where should splices in the columns beprovided?

a. At the floor levelsb. At the mid height of columnsc. At the beam-column jointsd. At one-fourth height of columns

88. Which one of the following stresses isindependent of yield stress as apermissible stress for steel members?

a. Axial tensile stressb. Maximum shear stressc. Bearing stressd. Stress in slab base

89. Why are tie plates provided in lacedcolumns?

a. To check the buckling of column aswhole

b. To check the buckling of the lacingflats

c. To check the buckling of thecomponent columns

d. To check the distortion of the end crosssections

90. A steel rod of 16 mm diameter has beenused as a tie in a bracing system, but maybe subject to possible reversal of stress dueto the wind. What is the maximumpermitted length of the member?



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a. 1600 mmb. 1400 mmc. 1200 mmd. 1000 mm

91. Consider the following statements inrespect of plate girders:

1. A large number of cover plates areprovided over flange angles so thatcurtailed flanges match the bendingmoment diagram exactly.

2. At least one cover plate should extendover the entire span so that rain watermay not enter and corrode theconnections.

3. A minimum of one-third of flange areashould be provided in flange anglesand balance in flange cover plates forstability.

Which of the statements given above arecorrect?

a. 1 and 2b. 2 and 3c. 1 and 3d. 1, 2 and 3

92. A beam of rectangular section havingsimply supported span L, is subject to aconcentrated load at its mid-span. What isthe length of elasto-plastic zone of theplastic hinge?

a.3

L

b.4

L

c.5

L

d.7

L

93. The plastic modulus of a section is 5 x 104m

3. Its shape factor is 1.2 and the plastic

moment capacity is 120 kNm. What Is thevalue of the yield stress of the material?

a. 100 N/mm2b. 200 N/mm2c. 240 N/mm2d. 288 N/mm2

94.

In the propped cantilever shown in thefigure given above, what are the values of

the bending moment and shear force at thesupport A?

a. 2 Pa, P/3b. Pa, Pc. Pa, P/3d. 2 Pa, 4P/3

95. A, B, C, D and E are the 5 activities alongthe unique critical path of a AOA networkof activities. Their characteristics are asunder:

What is the possible range of projectduration (in days)?

a. 31.2 to 54.8b. 28.1 to 57.9c. 25.5 to 60.5d. 24.6 to 61.4

96. What Is the significant purpose ofmonitoring a project through itsimplementation phase?

a. To fix responsibility for delaysb. To rerail the project with control over

cost over-run

c. To rerail the project with minimumtime over-run

d. To rerail the project with optimal timeand cost overrun

97. A bulldozer operates on a 30 m stretch andmoves at 2.4 kmph when pushing theearth, and returns empty at 6 kmph. The

time lost in loading and shifting gears pertrip is 18 seconds. Its operating factor isnearly 50 mm/hour. What is the number oftrips made per hour?

a. 31b. 33c. 35d. 37

98. Match List I (Reporting Feature) with ListII (Implication and/or Possibility) and



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select the correct answer using the codegiven below the Lists :

List I

A. PERT studyB. Time-cost studyC. Critical path identificationD. Linked bar chartList II

1. Cost build up on project over time canbe depicted

2. Choice of technology can beconcurrent

3. Choice of technology is predetermined4. May be affected by probabilistic

activity durations

A B C D

a. 3 2 4 1b. 1 4 2 3c. 3 4 2 1d. l 2 4 3

99.

For an activity 201-207 in an AOAnetwork, the EEL values, LET values andactivity duration are shown in the figuregiven above. Between free floatinterference float and independent float,which one of the following is the correctsequence in the decreasing magnitudeorder?

a. Free float Interference float Independent float

b. Free float Independent float Interference float

c. Interference float Free float Independent float

d. Interference float Independent float Free float

100.

Two activities A and B are to be done inthe given sequence. The variation of directcost (DC) with possible activity duration(T) (in days) is indicated for each activityabove. What is the increase in total directcost between a combined duration of 16days and 13 days?

a.

5b. 6c. 7d. 8

101. What type of vibrator is used forconcreting thin section as well as heavilyreinforced section?

a. Vibrating needleb. Internal vibratorc. Surface vibratord. Form vibrator

102. Which of the following advantages accrueto the use of Articulate Dump Trucks(AD1) over Rigid Dump Trucks (RDT) forconstruction and earth moving work?

1. Higher manoeuverability.2. Low turning radius.3. Lower fleet costs.Select the correct answer using the codegiven below:

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 1 and 2c. 1 and 3d. 2 and 3

103. Match List I with List U and select thecorrect answer using the code given belowthe Lists :

List 1 (Type of Rollers)

A. Pneumatic rollerB. Vibratory rollerC. Sheep foot rollerD.

Grid and mesh roller

List II (Uses)

1. Granular and silty materials,bituminous road works, etc.

2. Compaction of cohesive material likeclay

3. Compaction of non-cohesive soil4. Compaction of gravel base

A B C D

a. 1 3 2 4



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b. 2 4 1 3c. 1 4 2 3d. 2 3 1 4

104. Consider the following statements:The Salient features of a bar chart overnetwork are that:

1. It is simple to draw and easy tounderstand.

2. It is unable to depict interdependenceof activities.

3. It clearly distinguishes between criticaland noncritical activities.

4. It is not possible to crash activities toget optimum and minimum duration ofthe project.

Which of the following statements givenabove are correct?

a. 1, 2, 3 and 4b. 2 and 3c. 1, 2 and 4d. 1, 3 and 4

105. Match List I (Type of Equipment) withList II (Purpose) and select the correctanswer using the code given below theLists

List 1

A. Agitating TruckB. HoeC. Derrick PoleD. Sheep Foot rollerList II

1. Quarrying2. Compacting3. Hoisting4. Transporting

A B C D

a. 4 3 1 2b. 2 1 3 4c. 4 1 3 2d. 2 3 1 4

106.

What is the equivalent spring stiffness forthe system of springs shown in the figuregiven above?

a. 43 kN/mb. 50 kN/mc. 58 kN/md. 64 kN/m

107.

The free end of a cantilever beam issupported by the free end of anothercantilever beam using a roller as shown Inthe figure given above. What is thedeflection at the roller support B?

a. 8 Pa3/(3 EI)b. 9 Pa3/(EI)c. 64 Pa3/(35 EI)d. 216 Pa3/(35 EI)

108. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?

Lug angles

a. are necessarily unequal anglesb. are always equal anglesc. increase the shear resistance of jointd. reduce the length of joint

109. Purlins are provided, in industrialbuildings, over roof trusses to carry deadloads, live loads and wind loads. As per IScode, what are they assumed to be?

a. Simply supportedb. Cantileverc. Continuousd. Fixed

110. Consider the following statements aboutprovision of sag rods:

1. Sag rods reduce span length of purlinin the weak direction.

2. Sag rods are installed in the plane ofthe roof.

3. Ridge purlin is subject to verticalcomponents of sag rods on either sideof slope.

Which of the statements given above arecorrect?

a. 1, 2 and 3b. 2 and 3



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c. 1 and 2d. 1 and 3

111. The slenderness ratio of lacing bars shouldnot exceed:

a. 100b. 200c. 145d. 180

112. Consider the following statements:Bearing stiffness, in plate girders, are:

1. Provided at supports.2. Provided under concentrated loads.3. Provided alternately on the web.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

a. 1 onlyb. 2 onlyc. 1 and 2d. 1, 2 and 3

113. The outstand of the flange of built-upbeams from the line of connection shouldnot extend beyond:

a. 10 Tb. 85 Tc. 256T

fy

d. 180 tw(where T is the thickness of flange and twis the thickness of web)

114. Which one of the following is acompression member?

a. Purlinb. Boomc. Girtd. Tie

115. In a situation where torsion is dominant,which one of the following Is the desirable

section?a. Angle sectionb. Channel sectionc. I-sectiond. Box type section

116. In a gusseted base, when the end of thecolumn is machined smooth for completebearing, the axial load is transferred tobase slab:

a. Fully through fastening

b. filly by direct bearingc. 50% by direct bearing and 50%

through fastening

d. 60% by direct bearing and 40%through fastening

117. Which steel member section among thefollowing combinations can carry

maximum load?a. A pair of angles welded on opposite

sides of a gusset plate, but not tackwelded

b. A pair of angles welded on oppositesides of a gusset plate, and tack weldedalong its length

c. A pair of angles back to back on sameside of a gusset plate, and tack welded

d. A pair of angles on same side of agusset plate, but not tack welded

118.

Which one of the following is the most

critical rivet in the joint shown in thefigure given above?

a. No. 1b. No. 2c. No. 3d. No. 4

119. What is the shape of Influence linediagram for the maximum bendingmoment in respect of a simply supportedbeam?

a. Rectangularb. Triangularc. Parabolicd. Circular

120. In a plastic analysis of structures, thesegment between any two successiveplastic hinges is assumed to deform as:

a. A plastic materialb. A rigid materialc. An elastic materiald. An inelastic material


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