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Civil Engineering (Morning Session) Section - I (Civil Engineering) One Mark Questions
Q.1
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For a saturated cohesive soil, a tri-axial test yields the angle of interval friction () as zero. The conducted test is (a) Consolidated Drained (CD) test (b) Consolidated undrain (CU) test (c) Unconfined compression (UC) test (d) Unconsolidated undrain (UU) test (d)
Ans.
Q.2
The possible location of shear centre of the channel section shown below is
(a) P (c) R Ans. (a)
(b) Q (d) S
Q.3
x + sin x lim is equal to x x
(a) (c) 1 Ans. (c) Put x=
(b) 0 (d)
1 as x h0 h
1 1 + sin h h + x sin x lim lim 1 = h 0 x x h
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1 sin h =1 lim 1 + = h 0 1 h
Q.4
A conventional flow duration curve is a plot between (a) Flow and % time flow is exceeded (b) Duration of flooding and ground level elevation (c) Duration of water supply in a city and proportion of area recurring supply exceeding this duration. (d) Flow rate and duration of time taken to empty of a reservoir at that flow rate. (a)
Ans.
Q.5
A steel section is subjected to a combination of shear and bending action. The applied shear force is V and shear capacity of the section is Vs. For such a section, high shear force (as per IS 800-2007) is defined as (a) V > 0.6 Vs (b) V > 0.7 Vs (c) V > 0.8 Vs (d) V > 0 (a) Clause 9.2.1 IS 800:2007.
Ans.
Q.6
In reservoir with an uncontrolled spillway the peak of the plotted outflow hydrograph (a) Lies outside the plotted inflow hydrograph. (b) Lies on the recession limb of the plotted inflow hydrograph. (c) Lies on the peak of the inflow hydrograph. (d) is higher than peak of the plotted inflow hydrograph. (b)
Ans.
Inflow hydrograph Recession limb Outflow hydrograph

Q.7 If y = 5x2 + 3 than the tangent at x = 0 and y = 3 (a) passes through x = 0, y = 0 (b) has a slope +1 (c) is parallel to x-axis (d) has a slope of 1 (c) y = 5x2 + 3
dy = 10 x dx
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Ans.
dy dx (0,3) = 10 0 = 0
Tangent (0, 3)
tangent is parallel to x-axis.
Q.8
The dimension for kinematic viscosity is (a) (c)

L MT
(b) (d)
L T2 ML T
L2 T
Ans.
(c) The SI unit of kinamatic viscosity is m2/sec. dimension of kinamatic viscosity [] = L2/T.
Q.9
The following statements are related to temperature stress developed in concrete pavement slab with four edge (without any restrain) P : The temperature stress will be zero during both day and night time if the pavement slab is considered weight less. Q. : The temperature stress will be compressive at the bottom of the slab during night time if the self weight of the pavement slab is considered. R : The temperature stress will be compressive at the bottom of the slab during day time if the self weight of the pavement slab is considered.

The true statement(s) is(are) (a) P only (c) P and Q only Ans. (c)
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(b) Q only (d) P and R only
The temperature stress will be tensile at the bottom of the slab during the day time if the self weight of the pavement slab is considered.
Q.10
An incompressible homogeneous fluid flowing steadily in a variable dia pipe having the large and small dia as 15 cm and 5 cm respectively. If velocity at the section of 15 cm dia portion of the pipe is 2.5 m /sec, the velocity of fluid (in m/s) at section falling in 5 cm portion of the pipe is _________.
Sol.
2 (5) V (15)2 2.5 = 4 4
V = 2.5 9 = 22.5 m/s
Q.11
The monthly rainfall chart based on 50 years of rainfall in Agra is shown in the following figure which of the following are true ? (K percentile is the value such that K % of data fall below that value)
Rainfall (mm)
800 700 650 600 500 400 300 200 100
650
600
400 200 100 50 Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
(i) On average it rains more in July than in Dec. (ii) Every year, the amount of rainfall in August is more than that in January.

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(iii) July rainfall can be estimated with better confidence than Feb. rainfall. (iv) In Aug, there is at least 500 mm of rainfall. (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv) Ans. (b)
Q.12
The potable water is prepared from turbid surface water by adopting the foil treatment square. (a) Turbid surface water Coagulation Flocculation Sedimentation Filtration Disinfection Storage and supply (b) Turbid surface water Disinfection Flocculation Sedimentation Filteration Coagulation Storage and supply (a) Turbid surface water Filteration Sedimentation Disinfection Flocculation Coagulation (a) Turbid surface water Sedimentation Flocculation Coagulation Disinfection Filteration
Ans.
(a)
Q.13
The minimum value of 15 minutes peak hour factor on a section of a road is (a) 0.1 (b) 0.2 (c) 0.25 (d) 0.33 (c) 15 min. peak hr factor is used for traffic intersection design PHF =
(V/4) V15
Ans.
veh. V = Peak hourly volume in hr.
(veh.)
V15 = Maximum 15 minimum volume within the peak hr.
Maximum value is 1.0 and minimum value is 0.25 Normal range is 0.7 0.98 = 0.25

Q.14 Some of the non-toxic metal normally found in natural water are (a) Arsenic, Lead, Mercury (b) Calcium, Sodium, Silver (c) Cadmium, curomium, copper (d) Iron, Mangnese, Magnesium (d)
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Ans.
Q.15
The degree of disturbances of a sample collected by sampler is expressed by a term called the area ratio. If outer diameter and inner dia of sample are D0 and Di respecgively, the area ratio is (a)
2 D2 0 Di
D2 i
(b)
2 D2 i D0
D2 i
(c) Ans. (a)
2 D2 0 Di
D2 0
(d)
2 D2 i D0
D2 0
Q.16
The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid jointed frame PQR supported as shown is
y 145 S
EI
90 Q EI
(a) 0 (c) 2 Ans. (a) Ds = DSe + Dsi
(b) 1 (d) 3
= (re 3) + 3C rr = (4 3) + 3 0 1 = 0

Q.17 The action of negative friction on the pile is to (a) Increase the ultimate load on the pile (b) Reduce the allowable load on the pile (c) Maintain the working load on the pile (d) Reduce the settlement (b)
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Ans.
Q.18
The ultimate collapse load (Wu) in terms of plastic moment Mp by kinematic approach for a propped cantilever of length L with W acting at its mid span as shown in fig would be
W
L/2
L/2
(a) (c) Ans. (c)
2M p L
6M p L
(b) (d)
4M p L
8M p L
L/2 Wu Mp Mp Mp
L/2
From principal of virtual work

M p M p M p + Wu L = 0 2
Wu =
6M p L

Q.19 Match the following: Group I P. Alidade Q. Arrow R. Bubble tube S. Stedia hair (a) P 3, Q 2, R 1, S 4 (b) P 2, Q 4, R 3, S 1 (c) P 1, Q 2, R 4, S 3 (d) P 3, Q 1, R 2, S 4 Ans. (d) P 3, Q 1, R 2, S 4 Group II 1. Chain Survey 2. Levelling 3. Plant table surveying 4. Theodolite
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Q.20
The sum of eigen value matrix [M] is
When
215 650 795 [M] = 655 150 835 485 355 550
(b) 1355 (d) 2180
(a) 915 (c) 1640 Ans. (a)
Sum of eigen values = trace of matrix = 215 + 150 + 550 = 915
Q.21
The probability density function of evaporation E on any day during a year in watershed is given by
1 0 E mm/day f (E) = 5 Otherwise 0

The probability that E lies in between 2 and 4 mm/day in a day in watershed is (in decimal) Sol.
1 0 E mm/day f (E) = 5 Otherwise 0

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P (2 < E < 4) =
f (E) dE =
2
5 dE = 5 [ E]2
2
1 2 (4 2) = 5 = 0.4 5
Q.22
A box of weight 100 kN shown in the figure to be lifted without swinging. If all the forces are coplanar, the magnitude and direction () of force F w.r.t. x axis is ________.
y 90 kN 45 30 100 kN x 40 kN F
(a) F = 56.389 kN and = 28.28 (b) F = 56.389 kN and = 28.28 (c) F = 9.055 kN and = 1.1414 (d) F = 9.055 kN and = 1.1414 Ans. (a) For no swinging Fhorizontal = 0
90 kN 45 30 100 kN x 40 kN
90 cos 30 = 40 cos 45 + F cos 49.658 = F cos F cos from option (a) = 56.389 cos 28.28 = 49.658 kN
Q.23
The amount of CO2 generated in kg while completely oxidizing one kg of CH4 is ________.

Sol.
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CH 4 + 2O 2 CO2 + 2H 2O
16g 44g
16 g of CH4 when completely oxidized leads to 44 g of CO2 1 kg of CH4 when completely oxidized leads to
44 1 = 2.75 kg CO 2 16
Q.24
While designing for a steel column of Fe250 grade the base plate resting on a concrete pedestal of M20 grade, the bearing strength of concrete (N/mm2) in LSM of design as per IS 456: 2000 is ..........
Sol. Permissible bearing stress = 0.45 fck = 0.45 20 = 9 N/mm2
Q.25
3 2 1 Given J = 2 4 2 and K = 1 2 6
1 2 then product KT JK is _______. 1
Sol.
1 3 2 1 2 2 4 2 J= , K = 1 1 2 6 3 2 1 1 JK = [1 2 1] 2 4 2 2 1 2 6 1
1 = [ 6 8 1 ] 2 = 6 + 16 + 1 = 23 1
KT
Two Marks Questions

Q.26 Three rigid bucket are of identical height and base area. Further assume that each of these buckets have negligible mass and are full of water. The weight of water in these bucket are denoted by W1, W2, W3 respectively. Which of the following option are correct.

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(a) W2 = W1 = W3 and F2 > F1 > F2 (b) W2 > W1 > W3 and F2 > F1 > F3 (c) W2 = W1 = W3 and F1 = F2 = F3 (d) W2 > W1 > W3 and F2 = F1 = F3 Ans. (d) Bucket identical height identical base area
A 1
A 2
A 3
Hence,
W 2 > W1 > W3 F1 = F2 = F3
Force on the base in each case will be equal to = w h A
Q.27
If the following equation establishes equilibrium in slightly bent position.

d 2y dx
y P M L x EI y N P
2
py = 0 EI
the mid-span deflection of a member shown in figure is
[a is the amplitude constant for y] (a) y = (c) y =

1 2 x 1 a cos P L a sin n x L
(b) y = (d) y =
1 2 x 1 a sin P L a cos n x L

Ans. (c)
d2 y dx
2
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P y EI
= m2y Solution of above differential equation is y = a sin mx + b cos mx at x = 0, y = 0 b= 0 at x = L, y = 0 0 = sin mL mL = n m=

n L nx L
y = asin
Q.28
A rectangular beam of 230 mm width and effective depth = 450 mm, is reinforced with 4 bars of 12 mm diameter. The grade of concrete is M 20, grade of steel is Fe 500. Given that for M 20 grade of concrete, the ultimate shear strength uc = 0.36 N/mm 2 for steel percentage of = 0.25, and
uc = 0.48 N/mm2 for steel percentage = 0.5. For a factored shear force of
45 kN, the diameter (mm) of Fe 500 steel 2 legged stirrups to be used at spacing of 325 mm should be (a) 8 (c) 12 Ans. (a)
230
(b) 10 (d) 16
450
4 12
uc = 0.36 N/mm2 [For M20] for uc = 0.48 N/mm2 [For M20] for
Factored SF = 45 kN = Vu
A st 100 = 0.25 bd A st 100 = 0.5 bd

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We have to calculate the dia of Fe 500 2-L egged stirrup to be used at a spacing of 325 mm c/c
v =
Vu 45 1000 = = 0.4348 N/mm 2 bd 230 450
(12)2 4 100 = 0.437 % % tensile steel = 230 450 4
c = 0.36 +
Since
0.12 (0.437 0.25 ) = 0.45 N/mm 2 0.25
v c < 0
Min shear reinforcement is required Min shear reinforcement is given by

0.4 A sv = 0.87 f bS v y
Asv =
0.4 (S v )( b ) 0.87 f y
Since we limit fy to 415 N/mm2 hence, Asv = 2

0.4 325 230 ( )2 = 0.87 415 = 82.814 mm 2 4
= 7.26 mm adopt = 8 mm
Q.29
16 MLD of water is flowing through a 2.5 km long pipe of diameter 45 cm. The chlorine at the rate of 32 kg/d is applied at the entry of this pipe so that disinfected water is obtained at the exit. These is a proposal to increase the flow through the pipe to 22 MLD from 16 mLD. Assume the dilution coefficient n = 1. The minimum amount of chlorine (in kg per day) to be applied to achieve the same degree of disinfection for the enhanced flow is (a) 60.5 (b) 4.4 (c) 38 (d) 23.27 (a) In the disinfection process we have the relationship, tCn = K where t = time required to kill all organism
Ans.

c = concentration of disinfectant n = dilution coefficient k = constant
n n t1 C1 = t2 C2
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in our case n = 1 t 1C 1 = t 2 C 2
L t1 = v 1
L = length of pipe ; V1 = velocity of flow t1 = t1 =

L Q1 / A LA Q1
C1 = day
W1 , where W1 = weight of disinfectant per day ; Q1 = discharge per Q1 LA W2 LA W1 = Q2 Q2 Q1 Q1
W2 =
Q2 22 2 W1 = 32 kg / day = 60.5 kg/day 2 16 Q1
Q.30
A rectangular channel flow have bed slope of 0.0001 width = 3 m coefficient n = 0.015, Q = 1 m3/sec given that normal depth of flow ranges between 0.76 m and 0.8 m. The minimum width of throat (in m) that is possible at a given section while ensuring that the prevailing normal depth does not exceed along the reach upstream of the concentration is approximately, equal to (assume negligible loss) (a) 0.64 (c) 1.04 (b) 0.84 (d) 1.24
Ans.
(b) n = 0.015 Q = 1 m3/s Normal depth of flow between 0.76 m to 0.8 m.

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If prevailing normal depth of flow is not exceeded, there must not be chocking of the section or there must be just chocking. Thus the width of the section should be such that for the prevailing specific energy there should be critical flow at the contracted section i.e.
3 q2 2 g
Q 2 B min 3 2 g
1/3
= EC = Einitial
1/3
= Einitial
Let is now calculate Einitial Q=

1 AR 2/3 S1/2 0 2 1 3y 3y ) ( 3 + 2y 0.015
2/3
1=
(0.0001)1/2
y = 0.78 m Einitial = y +
q2 2gy 2 1 3
2
= 0.78 +
1/3
2 9.81 (0.78)
= 0.7893 m
Q 2 B min 3 2 g
2/3
= 0.7893
(1) 3 2 g1/3 ( Bmin )2/3 = 0.7893

Bmin = 0.836 m
Q.31
A levelling is carried out to established the reduced level (RL) of point R with respect to the bench mark (BM) at P. The staff reading taken are given below

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Staff station P Q R
IS FS RL 1.655 0.95 1.5 0.75
BS
If RL of P is + 100 m, then RL (m) of R is (a) 103.355 (b) 103.155 (c) 101.455 (d) 100.355 Ans. (c) HI = RL + BS and
Staff station P Q R BS
RL = HI FS
IS FS RL HI RL 101.655 1.655 100 0.95 1.5 102.205 103.155 0.75 101.455
RL of R = 101.455 m
Q.32
A given cohensionless soil has emax = 0.85, emin = 0.5. In the field, the soil is compacted to a mass density of 1800 kg/m3 at water content of 8%. Take the mass density of water as 1000 kg/m3 and GS = 2.7. (a) 56.43 (c) 62.87 (b) 60.25 (d) 65.41 e max = 0.85 emin = 0.5 field = 1800 kg/m3 at water content = 8% w = 1000 kg/m3 G S = 2.7 Relative density, ID = ? = 1 + e=
Ans.
(d)
G w (1 + w ) 1+e
2.7 1000 (1.08 ) 1+e
2.7 1000 1.08 1800
e = 0.62
e max e 100 ID = e max e min

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0.85 0.62 100 0.85 0.5
= 65.714 %
Q.33
Then tension and shear force (both in kN) at both joints as shown below are respectively
4 5 3 Pu = 250 kN
(a) 30.3 and 20 (c) 33.33 and 20 Ans. (d)
(b) 30.33 and 25 (d) 33.33 and 25
3 Pu 5
Pu cos =
4 Pu 5
Pu cos =
Pu
tan = cos = sin = Tension in each bolt =

4Pu 56
3 4 4 5 3 5
4 250 = 33.33 kN 56
Shear in each bolt =
3Pu 3 250 = 56 56 = 25 kN

Q.34
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For a sample of water with the ionic composition shown below, the Carbonate and Non-carbonate hardness concentration (in mg/l as CaCO3) respectively are.
0 meq/l meq/l Ca
2+
4 Mg
2+
5 Na
2
7
+
HCO3
SO4 3.5
(a) 200 and 500 (c) 75 and 175 Ans. (c)
(b) 175 and 75 (d) 50 and 200
Carbonate hardness = 3.5 103 g-eq [if NCH is present sodium alkalinity will be absent i.e. NaHCO3 absent]
3 = 3.5 10
50g as CaCO3 l
= 175 mg/l as CaCO3 Non carbonate hardness = total hardness-carbonate hardness Total hardness = 5 50 mg/l as CaCO3 [total hardness is due to Ca2 Mg2+] = 250 mg/l as CaCO3 NCH = 250 175 = 75 mg/l as CaCO3
+
and
Q.35
Group-I P. Curve J Q. Curve K R. Curve L
Group-II 1. No apparent heaving of soil around the footing. 2. Rankine passive zone develops imperfectly 3. Well defined slip surface extends to ground surface.
Load
Settlement
(a) P-1, Q-3, R-2 (c) P-3, Q-1, R-2
(b) P-3, Q-2, R-1 (d) P-1, Q-2, R-3

Ans. (d) L General shear failure K Local shear failure J Punching shear failure
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Q.36
A horizontal jet of water with its cross section area 0.0028 m2 hits a fixed vertical plate with a velocity of 5 m/s. After impact the jet split symmetrically in a plane parallel to the plane of the plate. The force of impact (in N) of the jet on the plate is (a) 90 (c) 70 (b) 80 (d) 60
Ans.
(c)
5 m/s area of jet = 0.0028 m2
Force on plate = ( w a V ) V = w aV 2 = 1000 0.0028 (5)2 = 70 N
Q.37
In a simply supported beam of length L four influence line diagram for shear at a section located at a distance of L/4 from the left support marked (P, Q, R, S) are shown below the correct, ILD is
0.75 0.6
P.
L/4
3L/4
Q.
L/4
3L/4
0.25 0.5
0.6
R.
L/4 0.5
3L/4
S.
L/4 3L/4

(a) P (c) R Ans. (a)
X A L/4 1 unit 0.75 + 0.25 X 1 unit 3L/4 B
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(b) Q (d) S
ILD for SF at X-X i.e., option (a)
Q.38
A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameter C = 0, = 34. Firm strate lies below the slope and it is assumed that water table may occasionally rise to the surface, with seepage taking place parallel to the slope. Use sat = 18 kN/m3 and w = 10 kN/m3. maximum slope angle (in degree) to ensure the factor of safety 1.5. Assuming a potential failure surface parallel to the slope would be (a) 45.3 (c) 12.3 (b) 44.7 (d) 11.3
Ans.
(d)
C = 0 = 34
sat = 18 kN/m w = 10 kN/m

3

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sub . tan FOS = sat tan
sub tan . tan = sat FOS

sub . tan tan = 1.5 sat
tan =
(18 10) tan 34

18 1.5
= 11.30
Q.39
For the truss shown below, the member PQ is short by 3 mm. The magnitude of the vertical displacement of joint R in mm is ________.
R
3m
4m
4m
Sol. PQ is short by 3 mm We have to find out vertical displacement of joint R in mm R = u () Let in apply unit load at R as shown below
R uPR
u PQ
1/2
1/2

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uPR sin =
1 2
uPQ + uPR cos = 0 u P Q = uPR cos = uPQ =
1 . cos 2 sin
1 1 4 / 3 2 = cot = 2 2 3 2 ( 3) = 2 mm upwards 3
R = u PQ PQ =
Q.40
The smallest angle of a triangle is equal to two third of the smallest angle of a quadrilateral. The ratio between the angle of the quadrilateral is 3 : 4 : 5 : 6. The largest angle of the triangle is twice its smallest angle, what is the sum, in degrees of the second largest angle of the triangle and the largest angle of the quadrilateral.
Sol.
2 3 4 6 18 = 360 = 20
3 5 1
Largest angle of quadrilateral = 120 Smallest angle of quadrilateral = 60 Smallest angle of triangle =
2 (2 20) = 40 3
Largest angle of triangle = 2 40 = 80 Third angle of triangle = 60 = 120 + 60 = 180 Sum of largest angle of quadrilateral and second largest angle of triangle
Q.41
A straight 100 m long raw water gravity main is to carry water from intake to the jackwell of a water treatment plant. The required flow of water is 0.25 m3/s. Allowable velocity through main is 0.75 m/s. Assume f = 0.01, g = 9.81. The minimum gradient (in cm/100 length) required to be given to this main so that water flow without any difficulty should be ________ .

Sol. Q = 0.25 m3/s Allowable velocity = 0.75 m/s f = 0.01 g = 9.81
Q 0.25 1 2 d 2 = = m = V 0.75 3 4
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d = 0.6515 m
2 flv 2 0.01 100 ( 0.75 ) = hf = m 2gd 2 9.81 0.6515
= 0.044 m = 4.4 cm Minimum gradient = Hence answer is 4.4.
hf 4.4 cm = 100 m l
Q.42
For a beam cross section W = 230 mm, effective depth = 500 mm, the number of reinforcement bars of 12 mm diameter required to satisfy minimum tension reinforcement requirement specified by IS-456-2000 (assume grade of steel is Fe500) is __________.
Sol.
A st min bd
0.85 fy 0.85 230 500 mm 2 500 A st d 4

2
A st = n=
0.85 230 (12 )2 4
= 1.729 = 2 bars
Q.43
The perception - reaction time for a vehicle travelling at 90 km/h, given the coefficient of longitudinal friction of 0.35 and the stopping sight distance of 170 m (assume g = 9.81 m/s2) is ________ seconds.

Sol. SSD =
0.278 vt r
2 0.278 v ) ( +
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2gf
170 = tr =
0.278 90 tr +
3.1510 sec.
2 9.81 0.35
(0.278 90)2
Q.44
A traffic office impose on an average 5 number of penalties daily on traffic violators. Assume that the number of penalties on different day is independent and follows a Poisson distribution. The probability that there will be less than 4 penalties in a day is _________.
Sol. Mean = 5 P (x < 4) = p (x = 0) + p (x = 1) + p (x = 2) + p (x = 3) =
e 5s 0 e 5 51 e 5 52 e 5 53 + + + 0! 1! 1! 3!
25 125 118 5 + = e 5 = 0.265 = e 1 + 5 + 3 2 6
Q.45
The speed-density (v-k) relationship on a single lane road with unidirectional flow is v = 70 0.7 K, where v is in km/hr and k is in veh/km. The capacity of the road (veh/hr) is (a) Capacity = Velocity Density C = V K = 70 K 0.7 K2 Now, Capacity,
dC = 70 1.4 K = 0 dK
Ans.
K = 50 C = 70 50 0.7(50)2 = 1750 veh/hr

Q.46
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A particle moves along a curve whose parametric equation are x = t3 + 2t, y = 3e-2t and z = 2 sin (5t), where x, y and z show variation of the distance covered by the particles in (cm) with time (t) (in second). The magnitude of the acceleration of the particle (in cm/s2) at t = 0 is __________.
Sol. x = t3 + 2t y = 3 e2t z = 2 sin (5t)

dx = 3 t2 + 2 dt
ax =
d 2x dt 2
= 6t
dy = 3 e2t (2) = 6 e2t dt
ay =
d 2y dt 2
= 12 e 2t
dz = 10 5 sin (5t) = 50 sin5t dt
az =
d 2z dt 2
= 50 sin 5t
+a a = axi y j + azk
i 12 j + 0k a at t = 0 = 0
a = 12 j
Magnitude of acceleration at t = 0 = 12 cm/s2
Q.47
For a cantilever beam of a span 3m as shown a concentrated load of 20 kN applied to the free end causes a vertical displacement of 2 mm at a section located at a distance of 1 m from the fixed end (with no other load on the beam) the maximum vertical displacement in the same (in mm) is ___________.
20 kN
2 mm
1m
2m

Sol.
20 kN
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1m
12
2m
10 kN 1m 2m
21
From Bettis law
P1 12 = P2 21 10 2 = 20 21 21 = 1 mm
Q.48
An isolated three-phase traffic signal is designed by websters method. The critical flow ratio for three phase are 0.2, 0.3 and 0.25 respectively and lost time per phase is 4 second. The optimum cycle length (in sec.) is ________.
Sol. Sum of the flow, y = y1 + y2 + y3 = 0.2 + 0.3 + 0.25 = 0.75 Total lost time in a cycle L = 4 3 = 12 sec. Optimum cycle length, C0 =
1.5L + 5 1y
1.5 12 + 5 = 92 sec. 1 0.75
Q.49
Mathematical idealization of a crane has three bar with their vertices arranged as shown with load of 80 kN hanging vertically. The coordinate of the vertices are given in parenthesis. The force in member QR is ______.

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P(0,4)
80 kN
22 .8
y x
10
Q(1,0)
4 .0
55.13
R(3,0)
Sol.
P(0,4) 22.84 80 kN 4m
10
Q(1,0)
4 .0
55.13
R(3,0)
VQ 1m 3m
VR
VQ + VR = 80 MR = 0 80 3 = VQ 2 VQ = 120 kN V R = 40 kN tan = sin = tan = cos =

3 4 4 5 1 4
...(i)
From eq. (i)
1 4 , cos = 17 17

Consider joint Q
F PQ F QR VQ
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= 104.03 90 = 14.03 F y = 0 FPQ cos = +VQ = 0 FPQcos14.03 + 120 = 0 FPQ = 123.6897 kN F x = 0 FPQ sin = FQR FQR = 29.986 kN 30 kNm
Q.50
The flow net constructed for a dam is shown in the figure below. Taking coefficient of permeability as 3.8 106 m/s, the quantity of flow (in cm3/sec) under the dam per m is _________.
50m
6.3 m 1.6 m 9.4 m
Sol. Quantity of flow, Q = KH

Nf Nd
17.2 m

Here, Given, and Nf = No. of flow channels = 3 Nd = No. of equipotential drops = 10 K = 3.8 106 m/s H = 6.3 m
6 Q = 3.8 10 6.3
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3 10
= 7.182 106 m3/s/m = 7.182 106 106 cm3/s/m Q = 7.182 cm3/s/m
Q.51
The full data are given for laboratory sample 0 = 175 kPa, e0 = 1.1 0 + 0 = 300 kPa, e = 0.9. If thickness of the clay specimen is 25 mm, the value of coefficient of volume compressibility is ________ 104 m2/kN.
Sol.
e av = mv = 1 + e0 1 + e0
=
(1.1 0.9)
125 2.1
= 7.619 104 m2/kN
Q.52
The reinforced concrete section, the stress at extreme fibre in compression is 5.8 MPa. The depth of Neutral Axis in the section is 58 mm and grade of concrete is M25. Assuming Linear elastic behavior of the concrete, the effective curvature of the section (in per mm) is (a) 2 106 (b) 3 106 6 (c) 4 10 (d) 5 106 (c)
B Xu = 58 mm d 5.8 MPa
Ans.
M25 conrature

Modulus of elasticity of concrete E = 5000 25 = 25000 N/mm2
E M = = y R I 5.8 5.8 1 = = = Ey EX u 58 25000 R
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= 4 106 Per mm Curvature = 4 106 per mm
Q.53
A venturimeter having diameter of 7.5 cm at the throat and 15 cm at the enlarged end is installed in a horizontal pipeline of 15 cm diameter. The pipe carries incompressible fluid at steady rate of 30 l/s. The difference of pressure head measured in terms of the moving fluid in between the enlarged and the throat of the vent is observed to be 2.45 m. Taking the g = 9.8 m/s2, the coefficient of discharge of venturimeter (correct upto 2 decimal) is _________.
Sol.
1 2
15 cm
7.5 cm
Q = 30 l/s
P1 P + Z1 2 + Z 2 = 2.45 m = h w w
g = 9.81 Q = Cd
A1 A 2
2 A1 A2 2
2gh
Cd =
Q A1 A 2
2 A1 A2 2
2gh

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30 30 3 m 3 /s (0.15)2 (0.075)2 4 2 9.81 2.45 2 2 0.15 0.075 ( ) ( )
Cd = 0.95
Q.54
A traffic surveying conducted on a road yield an average daily traffic count of 5000 vehicle. The axle load distribution on the same road is given in the following table.
Axle load (tones) Frequency of traffic (f) 18 14 10 8 6 10 20 35 15 20
The design period of the road is 15 years. The yearly Traffic growth rate is 7.5% the load safety factor (LSF) is 1.3. If the vehicle damage factor (VDF) is calculated from the above data, the design traffic (In million standard axle load MSA) is _______ . Sol. Calculation of vehicle damage factor
W W W W W V1 1 + V2 2 + V3 3 + V4 4 + V5 5 Ws W3 Ws Ws Ws V1 + V2 + V3 + V4 + V5
4 y 4 4 4
VDF =
where Ws = standard axle load = 80 kN = 8.2 tonn
18 14 10 8 6 + 20 + 35 + 15 + 20 10 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 VDF = 10 + 20 + 35 + 15 + 20

= 4.989 N =
15 365 5000 (1.075) 1 4.989 0.075
= 237.806 MSA

Q.55
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An incompressible fluid is flown at steady rate in horizontal pipe. From a section the pipe divides into two horizontal parallel pipes of diameter (d1 and d2) that run, for a distance of L each and then again join back to a pipe of the original size. For both the pipes, assume the head loss due to friction only and the Darcy-weisbach friction factor to be same. The velocity ratio between bigger and smaller branched pipe is _________.
Sol.
d1 C Q1 B
Q2 d2
D L
d 1 = 4d2
2 flv1 flv 2 2 = 2gd1 2gd 2
2 2 V1 V2 = d1 d2
2 V1 2 V2
d1 =4 d2
v1 = 2 v2
Section - II (General Aptitude) One Mark Questions

Q.56 Rajan was not happy that Sajan decided to do the project on his own on observing his unhappiness, sajan explained to Rajan that he preferred to work independently. Which one of the statement below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences? (a) Rajan has decided to work only in group. (b) Rajan and Sajan were formed into a group against their wishes. (c) Sajan decided to give into Rajans request to work with him. (d) Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together. Ans. (d)

Q.57
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A boundary has a fixed daily cost of Rs 50,000 whenever it operates and variable cost of Rs. 8000 Q, where Q is the daily production in tonnes. What is the cost of production in Rs. per tonne for a daily production of 100 tonnes.
Sol. Total cost for 100 tonne = 8000 100 + 50000 = 850000 Cost per tonne =
850000 = Rs. 8500/tonne. 100
Q.58
Choose the most appropriate word from the option given below to complete the following sentences, one of his biggest _______ was his ability to forgive. (a) Vice (b) Virtues (c) Choices (d) Strength (b)
Ans.
Q.59
A student is required to demonstrate a high level of comprehension for the subject, especially in the social sciences. The word closes in meaning to comprehension is (a) Understanding (b) Meaning (c) Concentration (d) Stability
Ans.
(a)
Q.60
Find the odd one in the following group ALRVX, EPVZB, ITZDF, OYEIX (a) ALRVX (b) EPVZB (c) ITZDF (d) OYEIX (d)
Ans.
Two Marks Questions

Q.61 One percent of the people of country X are taller than 6 ft, 2 percent of the people of country Y are taller than 6 ft. There are thrice as many people in country X as in country Y. Taking both countries together. What % of people are taller than 6 ft? (a) 3 (b) 2.5 (c) 1.5 (d) 1.25

Ans. (d) Let the population of county Y is P Population of country X is 3P
3P 1 P 2 + 100 100 % of people taken than 6 ft = 3P + P
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= 1.25
Q.62
With reference to the conventional certesion (X, Y) the vertices of a triangle have x1, y1 = 1, 0, x2, y2 = 2, 2, and x3, y3 = 4, 3, the area of triangle is (a) (c)
3 2 4 5
y
(b) (d)
3 4 5 2
Ans.
(a) Area of triangle is A=

p ( p a )( p b )( p c )
B(2,2) a C(4,3)
a+b+c when P = 2
a= b= c = p =
( 4 2 )2 + ( 2 1)2 ( 4 1 ) 2 + (3 ) 2 (2 1)2 + (2 )2
= 5
A(1,0)
=3 2 = 5
5 + 5 +3 2 3 = 5+ 2 2
A=
3 2
3 3 3 3 3 2 5 + 3 2 5 + 5 5+ 5+ 2 2 2 2

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