Q.1

Which one of the following tests can be carried out at the construction site to determine the dynamic elastic properties of soil ?

  • Block vibration test
  • Dutch cone penetration test
  • Standard penetration test
  • Vane shear test
Q.2

Which one of the following pairs in not correctly matched ?

  • Lame's constant : Thick cylinder
  • Macaulay's method : Deflection of beams
  • Euler's method : Theory of columns
  • Eddy's theorem : Torsion of shafts.
Q.3

Consider the following properties :
The sum of the three sides is always greater than the circumference of the great circle.
The sum of the three angles is less than six right angles and greater than two right angles.
The sum of the sides is greawter than the third side.
The smaller angle is opposite the smaller side and vice versa.
The propoerties of spherical triangles would include

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
Q.4

Consider the following statements in case of impulse turbine :
The pressure and velocity both change as the water flows through the turbine.
Pressure throughout remains atmospheric and the velocity alone changes.
All the available energy is converted into kinetic energy.
Water is admitted over the entire circumference of the runner.
Water is admitted only through the nozzle.
Which of these statements are correct ?

  • 2, 3 and 5
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 4 and 5
  • 1 and 4
Q.5

Which one of the following is the correct statement ? The strength of timber :

  • is maximum in a direction parallel to the grain
  • is maximum in a direction perpendicular to the grain
  • is maximum in a direction 45° to the grain
  • remains same in all directions
Q.6

Consider the following statements :
In a fluid under motion, the pressure at a point is always perpendicular to the surface.
Pascal's law states that the pressure at a point is same in all directions.
Magnitude of pressure of a fluid at a point is obtained from hydrostatic law.
Pascal's law is applicable in the operation of a hydraulic press.
Which of these statements are correct ?

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
Q.7

Earth pressure and resultant possibilities of wall movement are shown in the given diagram. The point marked 'x' in the diagram denotes

  • earth pressure.at rest
  • active earth pressure
  • arching active pressure
  • passive earth pressure
Q.8

For a circular curve of radiusm, the coefficient of lateral friction of 0.and the design speed iskmph. The equilibrium superelevation (for equal pressure on inner and outer wheel) would be

  • 21.3
  • 7
  • 6.3
  • 4.6
Q.9

A T-section is used as a simply supported beam with uniform loading. The maximum bending stress for a given load will occur at the

  • top of the section
  • C.G. of the section
  • mid-point of the depth of section
  • bottom of the section
Q.10

In what context is the slump test performed ?

  • Strength of concrete
  • Workability of concrete
  • Water-cement ratio
  • Durability of concrete
Q.11

BOD is preferred to COD as an index of sewage concentration because

  • BOD represents both carbonaceous and nitrogenous organic matter while COD may indicate carbonaceous matter only
  • BOD test is easier to perform and gives more reliable result
  • BOD relates specifically to putrescible organic matter which is the most objectionable sewage constituent
  • COD relates to the impurities which can only removed by chemical treatment which is expensive
Q.12

If the width of a carriageway is 5.5 m, then what is it called ?

  • Single lane
  • two lanes
  • intermediate lane
  • Multi-lane
Q.13

In trigonometric levelling, if the horizontal distance between the instrument and the object ism, the coefficient of refraction is 0.and R sin= 30.m, then the refraction correction in angular measure would be

  • 0.07"
  • 0.70"
  • 7.0"
  • 1'10"
Q.14

Consider the following properties :
The sum of the three sides is always greater than the circumference of the great circle.
The sum of the three angles is less than six right angles and greater than two right angles.
The sum of the sides is greawter than the third side.
The smaller angle is opposite the smaller side and vice versa.
The propoerties of spherical triangles would include

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
Q.15

Consider the following statements :
A high lime content in a composite cement-lime mortor results in
slow hardening.
quick setting.
weaker mortar.
Of these statements :

  • 2 and 3 are correct
  • 1 and 2 are correct
  • 1 and 3 are correct
  • 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Q.16

Consider the following systems :
Trusses and purlins
Suspension system
Flat grid roof
Shells
When these are used in single deck industrial structures, the correct sequence in increasing order of spans will be

  • 3, 1, 2, 4
  • 1, 3, 2, 4
  • 3, 1, 4, 2
  • 2, 4, 1, 3
Q.17

The distance of the centroid of a semi-circle of radius r from its base is

Q.18

The bending moment diagram for an overhanging beam is shown in the given figure :
The points of contraflexure would include

  • A and F
  • B and E
  • C and D
  • A and D
Q.19

Neglecting self weight, which of the following beams will have points of contraflexure ?

  • A simply supported beam with uniformly distributed load over part of the structure
  • An overhanging beam with loading only over supported span and not on overhangs
  • Fixed beam subjected to concentrated load
  • Cantilever beam subjected to uniformly varying load with zero load at free end
Q.20

Earth pressure and resultant possibilities of wall movement are shown in the given diagram. The point marked 'x' in the diagram denotes

  • earth pressure.at rest
  • active earth pressure
  • arching active pressure
  • passive earth pressure
Q.21

If the width of a carriageway is 5.5 m, then what is it called ?

  • Single lane
  • two lanes
  • intermediate lane
  • Multi-lane
Q.22

What is the maximum bending moment at mid-span of the beam given below ?

Q.23

A part of the Newmark's influence chart with four concentric circles is shown in the above figure. If the hatched areas 1 and 2 are loaded separately with the same intensity of loading, then the intensity of pressure yielded

  • By 1 will be more than that yielded by 2
  • By 2 w ill be more than that yielded by 1
  • By 1 and 2 will be equal
  • at the centre will be in inverse proportion to the radii of the two, circles
Q.24

A rigid bar is supported by a spring as shown in the given figure.

The deflection of the point B will be

  • 10 mm upward
  • 20 mm downward
  • 5 mm upward
  • 40 mm downward.
Q.25

Consider the following properties :
The sum of the three sides is always greater than the circumference of the great circle.
The sum of the three angles is less than six right angles and greater than two right angles.
The sum of the sides is greawter than the third side.
The smaller angle is opposite the smaller side and vice versa.
The propoerties of spherical triangles would include

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
Q.26

The distance of the centroid of a semi-circle of radius r from its base is

Q.27

What is the maximum bending moment at mid-span of the beam given below ?

Q.28

Consider the following properties :
The sum of the three sides is always greater than the circumference of the great circle.
The sum of the three angles is less than six right angles and greater than two right angles.
The sum of the sides is greawter than the third side.
The smaller angle is opposite the smaller side and vice versa.
The propoerties of spherical triangles would include

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
Q.29

Consider the following statements in case of impulse turbine :
The pressure and velocity both change as the water flows through the turbine.
Pressure throughout remains atmospheric and the velocity alone changes.
All the available energy is converted into kinetic energy.
Water is admitted over the entire circumference of the runner.
Water is admitted only through the nozzle.
Which of these statements are correct ?

  • 2, 3 and 5
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 4 and 5
  • 1 and 4
Q.30

The distance of the centroid of a semi-circle of radius r from its base is

Q.31

If the width of a carriageway is 5.5 m, then what is it called ?

  • Single lane
  • two lanes
  • intermediate lane
  • Multi-lane
Q.32

Laboratory vane shear test can also be used to determine

  • Shear parameters of silty sand
  • Shear parameters of sandy clay
  • Liquid limit of silty clay
  • Plastic limit of clayey silt
Q.33

Consider the following statements regarding base-line measurements :
Very precise measurement can be done only on densely cloudy days or at nights.
Error due to application of non-standardised pull on the tape can be either cumulative or compensating type.
Intermediate obstructions in the measurement of base-lines can be cleared by erecting towers.
Of these statements :

  • 1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • 1 and 2 are correct
  • 1 and 3 are correct
  • 2 and 3 are correct
Q.34

In a hydraulic jump occurring in a horizontal rectangular channel, the sequent depths are 0.3 m and 1.2 m. What is the approximate value of energy loss in the jump ?

  • 1.5 m
  • 0.9 m
  • 0.5 m
  • 0.35 m
Q.35

Which among the following brings about the Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules in India?

  • Central Pollution Control Board
  • Ministry of Environment and Forests
  • Ministry of Urban Development
  • Ministry of Rural Development
Q.36

If the stream function ψ = 3x2 - y3, what is the magnitude of velocity at point (?

  • 9
  • 13
  • 15
  • 17
Q.37

The process of determining the location of the station (on the map) occupied by the plane table is called as

  • Intersection
  • Three-point problem
  • Traversing
  • Resection
Q.38

Which of the following treatments reduce salinity of water
Flash mixing and sedimentation
Electrodialysis
Reverse osmosis
Freezing
Filtration
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 5
  • 1, 2 and 4
Q.39

Which one of the following statements is correct ? The function of an air vessel in a reciprocating pump is to obtain :

  • reduction of suction head
  • rise in delivery head
  • continuous supply of water at uniform rate
  • increase in supply of water
Q.40

Acidic soils are reclaimed by

  • leaching of the soil
  • using limestone as a soil amendment
  • using gypsum as a soil amendment
  • provision of drainage
Q.41

Consider the following statements :
A : Single scaffolding consists of a single framework of standards, ledgers and potlogs constructed parallel to the wall.
R : Potlogs are placed at both ends on frames when it is difficult to provide holes in the wall. Of these statments :

  • both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
Q.42

In each of the following examples certain quantity of work 'W' is done.
The point of application of a force of (50i + 60j + 80k) in kN units moves through a distance given by (6i + 5j + 2.5k) in metres.
A pump raises 2m3 of water through a height ofm (Take g =m/s2).
A shaft delivering a torque =kNm makes 0.revolution.
A couple (30i - 20j + 100k) in kNm units acting on a body rotates it through an angular displacement of (2i + 3j + 6k) radians.
The correct sequence of these quantities of work 'W' arranged in order of their increasing magnitude is

  • 1, 4, 2, 3
  • 2, 4, 1, 3
  • 3, 2, 1, 4
  • 2, 3, 4, 1
Q.43

Consider the following statements :
A high lime content in a composite cement-lime mortor results in
slow hardening.
quick setting.
weaker mortar.
Of these statements :

  • 2 and 3 are correct
  • 1 and 2 are correct
  • 1 and 3 are correct
  • 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Q.44

What is the maximum number of passenger cars that can pass a given point on a lane or roadway during one hour under ideal roadway and traffic conditions, known as ?

  • Practical capacity
  • Possible capacity
  • Basic capacity
  • Road capacity
Q.45

Consider the following factors :
Air traffic control measures
Aircraft traffic composition
VFR/IFR operation
Runway configuration
Which of these factors affect the capacity of a runway ?

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.46

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

  • Sandstone....Igneous rock
  • Limestone....Sedimentary rock
  • Basalt....Metamorphic rock
  • Granite....Argiliaceous rock
Q.47

Why is lime added to cement slurry for the topcoat of plastering ?

  • To improve the strength of plaster
  • To stiffen the plaster
  • To smoothen the plaster for ease of spread
  • To make the plaster non-shrinkable
Q.48

The Chezy's coefficient C is related to Darcy-Weisbach friction factor f as

  • C = (g/8f)
  • C = (6g/f)
  • C = (8g/f)
  • C = (f/8g)
Q.49

The moment of inertia of a square cross-section of side 'b' about its diagonal is

  • b4/3
  • b4/6
  • b4/8
  • b4/12
Q.50

Consider the following statements :
Kiln seasoning of timber results is :
reduced density.
reduced life.
dimensional stability.
Which of the following given above is/are correct ?

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 only
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
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