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01. Which of the following statements is/ 5 WL3 9 WL3

are correct? a b)
384 EI 384 EI
1. For statically determinate
structures, magnitudes for 13 WL3 18 WL3
c d)
maximum effects due to a series 384 EI 384 EI
of concentrated loads can be
established with the aid of Ans: (c
influence lines.
2. Cables in suspension bridges will 04. The force in member BC is
P
not take the parabolic shape if
uniformly loaded along the P A
a b) zero
horizontal span. 2 2
3. In a three-hinged arch structure, 60
2P P 3 60
the normal force, shear and c d) B C
moment at any section are not 3 2
influenced by the horizontal
reaction at the support. Ans: (b
a 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 only
c 2 only d) 3 only 05. The degree of static indeterminacy for
the rigid frame as shown above is
Ans: b

02. A three-hinged arch of span L and rise

R is subjected to a concentrated load P
at the crown-point. The horizontal
thrust at the support is
PL PL
a b) a3 b) 4 c5 d) 6
4R R
PR PL
c d) Ans: (c
L 3R
06. Clockwise moments are applied to
Ans: (a) both the ends of a uniform simply
supported beam. If the ratio of the
03. A simply supported beam of span L rotation of two ends is 2, then the ratio
shown in the above figure is subjected of the applied moments will be
to a concentrated load W at its mid- 5 7 5 3
span and also to a uniformly a b) c d)
distributed load equivalent to W. It has 4 5 3 2
a flexural rigidity of EI. What is the
Ans: (a)
total deflection at its mid-point?
W 07. Which of the following statements are
W correct?
L/2
B 1. It is common practice to discount
A
the influence of axial thrust on
L
bending stiffness of members of
frames.

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10. The force required to produce a unit

2. In a portal frame of single bay, displacement translation without
the columns have different rotation) at either one-third point of a
thermal coefficients of fixed beam of span l and of uniform
expansion. If the whole frame is flexural rigidity EI is
subjected to a same 729 EI 724 EI
temperature, there will be a a 3
b)
 3
component of deformation in the 724 EI 729 EI
vertical direction. c 3
d)
3 2 3
3. The flexibility method of analysis
cannot be used to solve any kind
Ans: (d
of indeterminate structural
problem.
11. The stiffness coefficient k11 for the
a 1,2 and 3 b) 1 and 3 only
beam as shown above is
c 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3 only
1
hinge
Ans: (c A B
C
08. Stiffness method of structural analysis
a b
starts with
 1 1   1 1 
a force -deformation relations a EI 3  3  b) 2EI 3  3 
b) equilibrium condition a b  a b 
c compatible deformation  1 1   1 1 
d) equilibrium state of internal stress c 3EI 3  3  d) 4EI 3  3 
a b  a b 
components
Ans: (d
Ans: (b
12. For which one of the following cases is
09. A stepped circular shaft is fixed at A the Muller-Breslau principle applicable
and C as shown in the above figure. to get influence line?
The diameter of the shaft along BC is a Reaction at the ends of a simple
twice that of as along AB. The beam
torsional rigidity of AB is GJ. The b) Bending moment at a section
torque required for unit twist at B is c Shear force at a section
C d) Forces and moments at any section
A B
Ans: (d

13. The area of influence diagram for the

l l
reaction at the hinged end of a uniform
propped cantilever beam of span l is
2GJ 5GJ 3   
a b) a b) c d)
  8 2 4 8
9GJ 17GJ Ans: (a)
c d)
 

Ans: (d

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14. Consider the following statements:

1. The virtual work method is a 1,2 and 3 only b) 1,2 and 4 only
preferred to the equilibrium c 2,3 and 4 only d) 1,2,3 and 4
method for the determination of
collapse load in a structure. Ans: (b
2. The number of plastic hinges
required for the total collapse of a 17. A frame ABCD is supported by a roller
statically indeterminate structure is at A and is on a hinge at C as shown in
one less than the degree of the above figure. The reaction at the
indeterminacy of the structure. roller end A is given by
3. In a large system the uniformly P
P
distributed load can be replaced by
a number of concentrated loads to L/2 L/2 L/2
simplify the plastic analysis.
Which of these statements are B C D
correct?
a 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only L
c 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only

Ans: (c A

15. For the frame shown above, what is the aP b) 2 P c P/2 (d) zero
horizontal thrust at A?
20 kN Ans: (d

18. Dead load of the beams is /2 per unit

run. Live load on the beams is /2 per
2m 2m
unit run. The two segments are hoisted
4m on simple supports; and then continuity
6m is established at the mid-support before
A live load is applied. The design mid-
span moment is
B

a 5 kN b) 8 kN
c 10 kN d) 12 kN
l l
EI=Const
Ans: No Answer
The Correct Answer is 4 kN  2  2
a b)
8 16
16. Mid-span deflection for the beam-load
system shown above can be obtained  2 3 2
c d)
by 32 32
1. Area-moment method
2. Energy method Ans: (a)
3. Generalized three moment equation
4. Conjugate beam method
P EI=const
B C
A

l/2 l/2
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19. The static indeterminacy of the frame 22. The initial cost of equipment is Rs.
shown above is 1100, salvage value is Rs. 100 and life
of equipment is 5 years. The rate of
hinge interest for sinking fund is 8%. The
yearly depreciation by straight line
method is
a Rs. 200 b) Rs. 400
c Rs. 600 d) Rs. 800

Ans: (a)
a4 b) 6 c8 d) 10
23. In a construction project, the cost-slope
Ans: (b of an activity is an indication of
a extra -time needed
20. The equivalent spring constant for the b) extra cost needed
set up shown in the above figure, c reduction of duration of critical
where EI = unity throughout, is activity
d) crashing of an activity
A 1 unit 1 unit B
Ans: (b

24. Which of the following statements are

K=48 units correct?
Tilting type concrete mixers are
preferred in situ:
1. Because problem of clogging the
C 0.5 0.5 D opening is avoided.
2. For large constructions only.
3. Because they are suitable for dry
mix.
a 30 units b) 36 units 4. Whenever the rated capacity is
c 40 units d) 48 units more than 200 litres.

Ans: (a) a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3

c 1 and 3 d) 2 and 4
21. Which of the following factors would
greatly affect the attainment of best Ans: (d
possible strength of the concrete mix
produced using the weigh-batcher? 25. An equipment for use in construction
1. Moisture content in the sand and activity is purchased now for Rs.
gravel 15000, and is used continuously on the
2. Inadequate or excess use of job. The annual OMR costs assignable
approved admixtures as lump sum at the respective year
3. Speed of rotation of the drum beginning are Rs. 5000. The equipment
4. Non-emptying of the drum as fully will be used for 5 years after which its
as possible salvage value is estimated to then be
a 1 and 4 b) 1 and 2 Rs. 1000. The equivalent annual cost
c 2 and 3 d) 3 and 4 as reckoned at the end of each year
Ans: (b when MACR is 10% for which SFF for
5 years is 0.1638 is

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a Rs. 7800 b) Rs. 8000 308 740

c Rs. 8793 d) Rs. 8957 a 75  
288.5 760
288 760
Ans: ------ b) 75  
308 740
26. Which of the following statements are 308 740
c 75  
correct? 288.5 760
1. Drag lines are superior to hoes in 760 308
excavation jobs. d) 75  
740 288.5
2. Hoes are more rigid than power
shovels.
3. For deeper excavations power Ans: (d
shovels give lesser output than
30. Given the SPCAF, for 10%, for 1,2
hoes.
and 3 years are respectively, 1.1000,
4. Hoes exert greater tooth power as
1.2100 and 1.3310, what is C.R.F. for
compared to draglines.
10% for 3 years?
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
a 0.7513 b) 0.5187
c 1 and 3 d) 2 and 4
c 0.3021 d) 0.4021
Ans: (d
Ans: (a)
31. An equipment costs Rs. 25000 to
27. If the free haul distance is 200 m, the
purchase now. It will be used
cost of borrow including excavation
continuously for 8 years. At the end, its
and hauling) is Rs. 4/m3 at station.
salvage value is estimated to be Rs.
Cost of haulage beyond free haul is Rs.
1600. Its residual book value at
0.75/m3 per station-meter. The limit of
beginning of the 6th year of its use, by
economical haul distance is
the straight line method of depreciation
a 160 m b) 260 m
is
c 360 m d) 460 m
a Rs. 6250 b) Rs. 9375
c Rs. 10375 d) Rs. 7450
Ans: (c
Ans: (c
28. A four-wheel tractor whose operating
32. Which of the following statements are
weight is 15,000 kg is pulled along a
correct in respect of a linked-bar chart?
level haul road at a uniform speed by
1. Any activity can be shown split
another tractor. The average tension in
into several sub-parts if so
the toe cable is 675 kg. The rolling
desirable.
resistance of the haul road is
2. Inter-linkages between WBS
a 25 kg/t b) 35 kg/t
groups can be depicted.
c 45 kg/t d) 55 kg/t
3. Mandatory pauses between
activities are also always
Ans: (c
demonstrated on the chart.
4. Scheduling of material
29. A four-cycle gasoline engine when
procurement can optionally
tested at temperature 35C and
enhance the utility.
pressure of 740 mm of Hg was found
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
to develop 75 HP. Its horse power at
c 3 and 4 d) 1 and 4
standard condition is
Ans: (a)

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33. Consider the following statements 36. Which one of the following relates to
pertaining to CPM net work analysis: determination of critical path in PERT?
1. It is event-oriented method a Event-oriented slack
2. It is activity –oriented method b) Activity-oriented slack
3. Time and cost are controlling c Event-oriented float
factors. d) Activity-oriented float
4. Time alone is controlling factors.
Which of these statements are correct? Ans: (a)
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
c 3 and 4 d) 1 and 4 37. PERT calculations yield a project
length of 70 weeks with a variance of 9
Ans: (b weeks. The number of weeks required
to complete the project with a
34. Which of the following do not probability of 95% probability factor
characterize the critical path? for 95% = 1.647 is
1. Falls on single straight line a 73.94 weeks b) 74.94 weeks
between start and end nodes c 75.94 weeks d) 76.94 weeks
2. Has no dummies
3. Indicates the minimum feasible Ans: (b
duration for the complete project
4. Indicates the maximum sensible 38. A linear project is split into six
duration in which to complete identical activities, each having a, m
the project and b durations of 4, 8 and 10 days,
5. Has no parallel sub-paths which results in the standard deviation
between any two nodes on it of the duration for the complete project
a 2, 4 and 5 b) 1,2 and 5 being X1 days. As an alternative
c 2,3 and 4 d) 1,3 and 4 attempt at project planning, the earlier-
split six activities are clubbed as 1 st
Ans: (b and 2nd, 3 rd and 4th and 5 th and 6th ,
thus needing to consider only three
35. In a critical path network, which of the now -modified) activities; and the
following are involved? standard deviation of the duration for
1. A series of interconnected the complete project is now reported as
activities X
2. Considerations for uncertainties X2 days. What will be the ratio 2 ?
X1
in time estimate
3. A logical sequence of activities is 2 7
a b)
provided 3 6
4. The node number at the arrow 5
c d) 1
head is numerically smaller than 6
that at tail end
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 Ans: (d
c 3 and 4 d) 1 and 3

Ans: (d

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39. A father notes that his teenage son uses 42. There is a task involving 160m2 of
the telephone. He takes no less than 5 fixing timber form work for the roof
minutes for a call and sometimes as slab of a single storey building. The
much as an hour. 20 minutes calls are time earmarked for completion is four
more frequent than calls of any other days, working eight hours per day. If a
duration. Considered as a PERT workers team consisting of two skilled
activity a phone call’s expected workers and an unskilled worker can
duration in minutes is install the formwork at the rate of 1.25
1 1 m2/hr, then the number of teams
a 20 b) 22 required is
6 6
1 1 a 3 b) 4 c 5 d) 6
c 24 d) 26
6 6
Ans: (b
Ans: (c
43. Which one of the following four
shapes for a compound column of the
40. A project is estimated to cost Rs. 100
same effective height formed with two
million inclusive of 20% thereof as
equal angles has the largest axial
cost of direct labour. However, 60%
compressive load carrying capacity?
of the labour hours budgeted for is
non productive. If 15% of such wasted
a b)
labour hours are intended to be
curtailed by improved methods of
control, then the resulting savings in
labour cost would be
a Rs. 1.2 m b) Rs. 1.5 m
c Rs. 1.8 m d) Rs. 2.0 m
c d)
Ans: (c

41. Consider the following statements

regarding resource
Ans: (b
allocation/adjustment:
1. Economical utilization of
resources. 44. Two angles of ISA 100 1006 have
2. Adjustment of resources to have been used as a tie member. The angles
least variation in resource are welded on either side of a gusset
histogram. and tag welded over its length. The
3. Gradual increase in resources maximum length of the member is:
4. Activities are so rescheduled that For ISA 100 1006, Area = 2334
maximum projected need for any mm2 and YXX = 30 mm
resources does not cross the limit a 5.4 m b) 6.0 m
of available resources. c 12.0 m d) 24.0 m
Which of these statements are correct?
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 Ans: (a)
c 3 and 4 d) 2 and 4

Ans: (d

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45. A crane with two wheels per side has a a 1000 mm2 b) 2000 mm 2

capacity of 50 kN. Weight of the crane c 3000 mm2 d) 5000 mm 2

is 100 kN, weight of the trolley is 10

kN and the span is 12 m. The Ans:d
maximum static wheel load with hook
clearance of 1.0 m from the wheel is 50. ISMB 250 Ze = 410 103 mm 3 has
a 50 kN b) 52.5 kN been chosen as a beam cross-section to
c 55 kN d) 60 kN resist a bending moment. Two plates
100 mm  10 mm are welded to each
Ans: (b flange to enhance the moment
capacity. The enhanced moment
46. Gantry girders are designed to resist: capacity is
1. Lateral loads a 71.5 kNm b) 79.5 kNm
2. Longitudinal loads c 99.0 kNm d) 148.0 kNm
3. Vertical loads
a 1 and 2 only Ans: -----
b) 1 and 3 only
c 2 and 3 only 51. A monorail crane runs on an I-section
d) 1, 2 and 3 of span 6 m, which is simply
supported. Estimate the deflection for
Ans: (d crane capacity of 20 kN, crab weight
of 4 kN, impact factor of 25% and EI =
47. The effective width of outstand in 101012 N-mm2. Deflection due to
compound steel columns for design self-weight is neglected.
purposes is equal to a 6 mm b) 9 mm
a half the flange width c 12 mm d) 18 mm
b) distance of the free edge from the
rivet line Ans: (c
c distance of the free edge from the
stiffeners 52. 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m
d) distance of the free edge to the
nearest row of rivets
4m

Ans: (d
An industrial building with 5 bays each
48. For a steel built up column subjected to 3 m wide has columns of height 4 m.
an axial force of 1200 kN, the lacing The two end bays are braced by rods as
system is to be designed for resisting shown in the above figure. Each
transverse shear of column carries an axial load of
a 15 kN b) 20 kN 120 kN. The design force for each
c 25 kN d) 30 kN brace is
a 6 kN b) 9 kN
Ans: (d c 15 kN d) 30 kN

49. At a certain location of a plate girder Ans: (a)

of web size 1000 mm 10 mm, a pair
of bearing stiffeners 100 mm  5 mm
is welded. The effective area of
bearing stiffeners is

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53. Which of the following statements are 56. Which of the following statements are
correct? correct?
1. In a steel compound column 1. Knots in a tree affect the
section, the width will be smaller continuity of fibres.
when they are placed face to face 2. Nail knots do not influence the
than when they are placed back strength of timber.
to back. 3. Druxiness of wood is not a defect
2. In the design of steel compound 4. Tall trees with twisted fibres
columns the length of battens are given good timber for poles
normally longer than the lacings. a 1, 2 and 3 and 4
3. Lacings in a steel compound b) 1, 2 and 4 only
column are designed as slender c 1, 2 and 3 only
compression members d) 2, 3 and 4 only
a 1 and 3 only b) 1 a nd 2 only
c 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (b

Ans: (a 57. Excrescences in wood are:

1. Defects found in trees
54. Bearing stiffeners in plate girders are 2. Formed due to injuries inflicted on
provided to trees when they are growing
a decrease the effective depth of 3. Defects which render wood suitable
web as firewood only
b) transfer the load from the top a 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only
flange to the bottom flange c 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only
c prevent buckling of web
d) increase the bearing capacity of Ans: (b
the flange
58. What treatment is adopted for making
Ans: (c timber fire-resistant?
a ASCU treatment
55. Which of the following statements b) Abel’s process
is/are correct? c Creosoting
1. A steel structure designer can d) Tarring
guarantee the safety of the
structure. Ans: (b
2. Working stress method of design
of steel structures offers a safer 59. Deterioration of structure of timber due
and economical structure. to dry rot is:
3. Strength and serviceability of a 1. Caused by fungi
structure cannot be predicted on 2. Due to dry-spell after heavy rains
account of several unforeseen 3. Due to attack of termites
factors. 4. Indicated by surface stripes on
a 1, 2 and 3 b) 3 only scantlings
c 2 only d) 1 only a 1 and 2 b) 3 and 4
c 2 and 3 d) 1 and 4
Ans: (b
Ans: (a)

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60. Alternate wetting and drying of timber: 65. The objectives of producing cement
1. Results in shrinkage and swelling include:
2. Brings about wet rot onset 1. Incorporating industrial wastes
3. Increases the durability 2. Increasing free lime
4. Causes transmission of spores from 3. Increasing fineness
germination 4. Saving energy needed in the
a 1, 2 3 and 4 process
b) 1, 2 and 4 only a 1, 2, 3 and 4
c 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only c 1, 2 and 4 only
Ans: (b d) 2, 3 and 4 only

61. As per I.S classification, the minimum Ans: (b

compressive strength of a first class 100 N/mm2
brick should be 66.
a 75 kg/cm2 b) 100 kg/cm 2 D E
2 A 
c 125 kg/cm d) 150 kg/cm 2 n

Ans: (b
400 N/mm2 400 N/mm2
62. When provided with alternating
courses of a all headers and b) all 300
stretchers, the front elevation of such B
brick masonry is designated as C
a English bond
b) Single Flemish bond 100 N/mm2
c Double Flemish bond The principal stresses in N/mm2 on a
d) Rat-trap bond rectangular element are shown in the
above figure. The intensity of normal
Ans: (a) stress n on the oblique plane BE is
a 125 N/mm2 b) 425 N/mm 2
63. I.S Code specifies that the compressive c 375 N/mm2 d) 250 N/mm 2
strength of brick shall be determined
by keeping the brick: Ans: (c
1. On edge
2. On bed 67. The strength of concrete depends on:
3. After soaking in water for 2 hrs 1. Type of mortar
4. After soaking in water for 24 hrs 2. Proportion between coarse and fine
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 aggregates
c 3 and 4 d) 2 and 4 3. Water cement ratio
4. Temperature at time of mixing
Ans: (d a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
c 2 and 4 d 3 only
64. Soundness test of cement is carried out
to determine its Ans: (b
a alumina content
b) iron oxide content 68. Consider the following statements:
c free lime content 1. Strength of structural concrete is
d) durability under sea water absolutely dependent upon water
Ans: (c cement ratio.

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2. Increase in temperature during c Split test

curing period improves the d) Tension test
strength, especially for aluminous
cements. Ans: (b

3. The concern for onset of fatigue 72. UPV method in nondestructive testing
in concrete can be overcome by for concrete is used to determine:
increasing design loads in limit 1. Compressive strength
state design. 2. Existence of voids
4. Even though concrete gains 3. Tensile strength
strength after 28 days, such 4. Static modulus of concrete
increase is not considered at 5. Dynamic modulus of concrete
design stage. a 1, 2, 3 and 4 b) 1 and 3 only
Which of these statements are correct? c 2 and 5 only d) 3 and 5 only
a 1, 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4
c 3 and 4 only d) 2 and 4 only Ans: (c

Ans: (d Directions:
Each of the next Twenty 20) items
69. The workability of concrete is assessed consists of two statements, one labeled
through: as the ’Statement I and the other as
1. Slump test ‘Statement II’. You are to examine
2. Compaction factor test these two statements carefully and
3. Setting time of cement select the answers to these items using
4. Le-Chatelier’s apparatus the codes given below:
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
c 3 and 4 d) 4 and 1 Codes:
a Both Statement I and Statement II
Ans: (a) are individually true and Statement II
is the correct explanation of Statement
70. Consider the following statements as I
describing the Rheological behaviour b) Both Statement I and Statement II
of fresh concrete: are individually true but Statement II
1. Newtonian is NOT the correct explanation of
2. Non-Newtonian Statement (I
3. Ratio of shear stress to shear rate is c Statement I is true but Statement II
constant is false
4. Ratio of shear stress to shear rate d) Statement I is false but Statement II
depends upon the shear rate is true
Which of these statements are correct?
a 1, 2, 3 and 4 b) 2 and 4 only 73. Statement I): Weight batching
c 1, 2 and 4 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only method does not produce concrete of
required strength.
Ans: (b Statement II): Bulking of aggregates
does not influence the weight batching
71. Which of the following tests compares method.
the dynamic modulus of elasticity of Ans: (d
samples of concrete?
a Compression test
b) Ultrasonic pulse velocity test

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74. Statement I): Shutter vibrators are
preferred over needle vibrators for pre-
stressed precast beams for bridges
Statement II): Needle vibrators may
get choked by the leaking-in of cement
paste.
Ans: (a)
75. Statement I): In concreting for large
roof slabs, internal vibrators are
preferred
Statement II: External vibrators
consume more energy and disturb the
formwork.
Ans: (a)
76. Statement I): In the erection of tall
buildings, tower crane is preferred.
Statement II): Tower crane is a
combination crane and it is suitable
when the area is small and congested.
Ans: (a)
77. Statement I): For short distance
hauls, dumpers are well suited
Statement II): Dumpers have the
advantage of larger capacity of 5 cu-m
or more, and they are hauled by power
units.
Ans: (c
78. Statement I: Power shovels mounted
on trawlers are universally used for
excavating earth.
Statement II): They have a dipper
with hard teeth to break even hard
rocks
Ans: (a)
79. Statement I): Draw-bar pull exerted
in crawler-tractors over laps between
different speed ranges, which latter are
achieved by operating in different
gears.
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Statement II): Variations in rolling
resistance of ground surfaces and the
grade of the surfaces rolled on,
influence the magnitude of the needed
draw-bar pull.
Ans: (a)
80. Statement I: A wheel type tractor
with a scraper is employed to move
earth for short hauls.
Statement II): Wheel type tractor
moves faster than crawler type tractor.
Ans: (a)
81. Statement I): Diaphragm pump is
very popular in constructions requiring
dewatering of trenches.
Statement II): Diphragm pump is
more adaptable in performance than
other types pumps.
Ans: (a)
82. Statement I): An air vessel on the
suction side of a reciprocating pump
contributes much to increase in
efficiency.
Statement II): Water gets sucked into
the pump cylinder faster.
Ans: (a)
83. Statement I): Negative slip is a
possibility in reciprocating pumps.
Statement II): Non-cavitations in a
long suction pipe with simultaneously
a short delivery pipe may cause the
delivery valve to open before the
discharge stroke starts.
Ans: (a)
84. Statement I): Reciprocating pumps
may have more severe restrictions on
their suction piping system than
centrifugal pumps.
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Statement II): Centrifugal pumps can
have the advantage of axial balancing
to alleviate possible axial thrust at the
eye of the pump.
Ans: (b
85. Statement I): A bar chart may look
awkward when demonstrating the
works to be executed for external
finishes in multi-storey constructions.
Statement II): External scaffolding
can be dismantled in a top-to-down
sequence only.
Ans: (b
86. Statement I): When LSS in drawn as
a squared-diagram, the respective total
float for each sub-path will be shown
in full at the head-end of that sub-path.
Statement II): By considering LS for
scheduling, the sparable time is pushed
to the head-end.
Ans: (a)
87. Statement I): Interdependence
between various events is shown on a
milestone chart.
Statement I I: Milestone are key
events in time which occur as the
project progresses.
Ans: (d
88. Statement I): Probabilistic activity
duration may yet be relevantly
assigned even when work outputs have
been outputs have been standardized
for labour gangs for the specified
project.
Statement II): Results of work-study
are dependent on rest allowances and
work ratings.
Ans: (b
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89. Statement I): PERT network is
event-oriented and it does not reflect
on time or resources.
Statement II): Planners can decide
about the uncertainties involved in
time duration while planning itself.
Ans: (d
90. Statement I): When developing the
time-cost study of a project as a whole,
the time-cost relationships of every
activity therein may have necessarily
to be inputted.
Statement II): Any project is
constituted by all the activities therein.
Ans: (a)
91. Statement I): Inherent weakness of
finished plain concrete is the presence
of micro-cracks at the aggregate
interface. It is minimized by placing
fibres in the concrete mix.
Statement II): The fibres help to
transfer all incidental loads at the
internal micro-cracks.
Ans: (a)
92. Statement I): When an equipment is
used at a reduced post of service, the
ROR cannot be uniquely determined
even when the log book of the
equipment has been maintained
regularly.
Statement II): OMR expenditure
may be very much reduced when used
in reduced post of service.
Ans: (c
93. A mild steel rod tapers uniformly from
24 mm dia. to 12 mm dia. over its
length of 400 mm. The rod when held
vertical is subjected to an axial tensile
load of 12kN. E =2105 N/mm2. The
extension of the rod in mm would be
3 2
a b)
2 3
 1
c d)
3 3
Ans: (d
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94. Y 3. Rate of loading has no influence

l
in changing the behaviour of a
Θ=45o
metal from ‘ductile’ to ‘brittle’ at
20 kN 20 kN low temperatures.
4. Under hydrostatic compression, a
brittle metal may change into a
ductile one.
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
l c 3 and 4 d) 2 and 4
Y

A mild steel bar of square cross- Ans: (b

section has a sectional area 200 mm2.
It is subjected to an axial force of 98. The total deflection of a structure when
20kN as shown in the above figure. subjected simultaneously to different
The intensity of the normal tensile sets of loading is equal to the sum of
stress is N/mm2 on the oblique plane the deflections under each such set of
1-1 at 45o with the YY-axis which is loads as if acting separately on the
normal to the longitudinal axis will be structure. Which one of the following
a 25 b) 50 justifies this statement?
c 75 d) 100 a Elastic limit is not exceeded
b) Elastic limit including buckling is
Ans: (b not exceeded.
c Limit state is not exceeded
95. Poisson’s ratio of a material is 0.3. d) Proportional limit without buckling
Then the ratio of young’s modulus to is not exceeded.
bulk modulus is
a 0.6 b) 0.8 Ans: (d
c 1.2 d) 1.4
99. A rectangular bar of cross-sectional
Ans: (c area A is subjected to an axial tensile
load P. The maximum shear stress will
96. The relationship between Young’s occur on a plane at Xo to any normal
Modulus E, Modulus of Rigidity C and cross-section where Xo is
bulk modulus K in an elastic material a 90 o b) 270o
o
is given by the relation c 180 d) 45 o
9KC 3KC
a E b) E 
3K  C 3K  C Ans: (d
9KC 3KC
c E d) E
9K  C 9K  C 100.A solid circular shaft has been
subjected to a pure torsion moment.
Ans: (a) The ratio of maximum shear stress to
maximum normal stress at any point
97. Which of the following statements are would be
correct? a 1:2 b) 1:1
1. In a ductile material elastic c 2:3 d) 2:1
deformation is more predominant
than plastic one. Ans: (b
2. Brittleness is not an absolute
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101.Which of the following statements are

correct? a 1,2 and 3 b) 2,4 and 5
1. All load carrying member c 1,2 and 4 d) 2,3 and 4
transmit load through basic
modes of tension, compression, Ans: (a)
torsion and shear only.
2. Beams carry transverse loads. 104.A thin cylindrical shell made of mild
3. Combines loading is a steel plate is 1000 mm in diameter. It is
complicated loading. to be subjected to an internal pressure
4. Nature of internal force decides of 2 N/mm2. If the material yields at
the aspect of combined loading. 200 N/mm2, the thickness of the plate
a 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 in mm on the basis of Rankine’s theory
c 3 and 4 d) 2 and 4 of failure with assuming a factor of
safety of 3 would be
Ans: (a) a 10 b) 12 c 15 d) 18

102.A rectangular beam of dimensions Ans: (c

bd is to be cut from a circular log of
wood of diameter D. For the beam to 105.
be strongest in bending, the
dimensions will be
D 2 +
a and D +
2 3
D 2 A C D
b) and D B   E
3 3
D 2D
c and
2 3 Consider the following statements with
D 2D reference to a continuous beam
d) and
supported at A,C and E for to which
3 3
shear force diagram is shown in the
Ans: (b above figure.
There is:
1. A concentrated load acting at
103.Which of the following statements are point B.
correct? 2. A concentrated load acting at
1. Experimental results on thin- point D.
walled tubes show that 3. A uniformly distributed load
maximum normal stress theory is acting on the portion CE.
valid. Which of these statements are correct?
2. Normal stress theory is valid in a 1,2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only
case of brittle materials. c 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only
3. In case of pure shear, St.
Venant’s theory is more valid Ans: (d
than other theories.
4. Tresca’s theory is very closely 106.Which of the following loads should
substantiated by experimental be applied on simply supported beam,
results. so that the shear force is constant
5. In maximum stress theory, the throughout its span?
yield locus is a hexagon.

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a U.D.L over the entire span
b) Two concentrated loads equally
spaced in the span.
c A central concreted load and a
U.D.L over the entire span.
d) A couple any where in the span.
Ans: (d
107.A simply supported rolled steel joist
of I-section has flange width 250 mm
and overall depth 600 mm. Its moment
of inertia IXX= 12108 mm4. The steel
joist is used as a beam over a simply
supported span of 6 m. It carries a load
of 40 kN/m including its self weight
throughout the span. The maximum
stress induced in the beam in N/mm2
due to bending would be
a 30 b) 90 c 45 d) 60
Ans: (c
108.Which of the following terms
represents the torque that produces a
twist of one radian in a shaft of unit
length?
a Torsional stress
b) Torsional rigidity
c Flexural rigidity
d) Moment of resis tance
Ans: (b
109.A 60 mm dia. Shaft is subjected to a
torque of 6 kN-m. C = 8104 N/mm2.
The maximum shear stress induced in
the shaft in N/mm2 will be
8000 4000
a b)
9 9
12000
c d
9
Ans: (b
110. A water main 160 cm dia. contains
water at a pressure head of 200 m.
Take weight of water to be 1000
kg/m3. The thickness of the metal shell
required for the water main, given that
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the maximum permissible stress in the
metal is 400 kg/cm2, will be
a 1 cm b) 2 cm
c 3 cm d) 4 cm
Ans: (d
111.Which one of the following states falls
under the ‘Limit state of
Serviceability’ as per IS-456?
a Stability under load
b) Loss of equilibrium of a structure
c Floor vibration
d) Formation of mechanism
Ans: (c
112. Splicing of rebars in RCC beams can
be done at a section where
a bending moment is zero
b) bending moment is less than half
of the maximum bending moment
in beam.
c bending mome nt is maximum
d) shear force is zero
Ans: (b
113.Which of the following statements are
correct?
1. The conventional rigid frame
system of columns and beams
works well for carrying both
vertical and lateral loads for
buildings up to 28 storeys height.
2. A shear wall does not provide
stability against lateral loads.
3. Drying shrinkage is caused by the
evaporation of water from
concrete stored in unsaturated air.
16000 a 1,2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
9
c 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 o nly
Ans: (c
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114.As per IS-456:2000, side face tension design where c is the

reinforcement in a beam is provided permissible stress in concrete, the total
where depth of the web exceeds moment carrying capacity is
a 750 mm b) 250 mm bd 2  c bd 2  c
c 500 mm d) 1000 mm a b)
3 4
bd 2  c bd 2  c
Ans: (a) c d
6 12
Ans: (c
115.Factor of safety is the ratio of
a tensile stress to working stress 118.Spalling stresses are produced in post-
b) compressive stress to working tensioned pre-stressed concrete
stress members because of
c bending stress to working stress a bursting fo rce
d) yield stress to working stress b) highly concentrated tendon force
c inadequate anchor block
Ans: (d d) maximum shear zone
116.Consider the following statements for Ans: (b
prediction of yield lines in a reinforced
concrete slab: 119.Which of the following statements are
1. They represent the axis of rotation. correct?
2. They will propagate outward from a 1. Splices in flexural members
point load. should not be at a sections
3. They are straight lines between two where the BM is more than 50%
intersecting planes. of the moment of resistance.
4. They end at the boundary of the slab 2. Normal lap splines can be used
or at another yield line. for all types of bars irrespective
Which of these statements are correct? of the sizes.
a 1, 2,3 and 4 3. Where bars of two different
b) 1,2 and 3 only diameters are to be spliced, the
c 1,2 and 4 only lap length shall be calculated on
d) 2,3 and 4 only the basis of the diameter of the
smaller bar.
Ans: (a) a 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only
c 2 and 3 only d) 1,2 and 3
117. b
Ans: (a)

d/2 120.A concordant cable profile in pre

stressed concrete is
a parallel to the beam axis
b) one which coincides with the
centroidal axis of beam
d/2 c one which does not cause
secondary stresses
d) one which eliminates primary
stresses.
Ans: (c
The above figure represents a section
of a pre-stressed beam. For a no-

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