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1. For hidden masonry works the bricks used should be
(1) Ist Class (2) IInd Class (3) IIIrd Class (4) for any of the above

Answer - (2)

(1)

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2. Four main oxides present in ordinary Portland cement are : CaO, Al2O3, SiO2 and Fe2O3.
Identify the correct ascending order of their proportions in a typical composition of OPC
Al2O3, Fe2O3, CaO, SiO2 (2) Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, SiO2

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(3) Fe2O3, Al2O3, SiO2, CaO (4) Fe2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, CaO

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Answer - (3)

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3. Ultrasonic pulase velocity method inused to determine
(1) compressive strength of concrete (2) impact resitance of concrete
(3) tensile strength of concrete (4) quality of concrete

Answer - (4)

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List-I
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4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-II
A.
B.
C.
Drier

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Pigment

Thinner
1.
2.
3.
Turpentine
Iron oxide
Zinc sulphate

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D. Extender 4. Aluminium silicate
Codes :
A

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(1) 3 2 1 4

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(2) 3 2 4 1
(3) 2 3 1 4

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(4) 2

Answer - (3)
3 4 1

5. Blistering in paints is
(1) mild cracking of paint film (2) swelling of paint film
(3) detachment of paint film (4) separation of paint film in layers

Answer - (b)

6. Blast furnace slag has approximately

(1) 45% calcium oxide and about 35% silica
(2) 50% alumina and 20% calcium oxide
(3) 25% magnesia and 15% silica
(4) 25% calcium sulphate and 15% alumina

Answer - (1)
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7. knots reduce the tensile strength of wood
(1) along th grain (2) across the grain
(3) tangential to the grain (4) none of the above

Answer - (2)

(1) wood or coal

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8. The wood preservative “Creosote” is derived from
(2) acidic cupric chromate

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(3) chromated zinc chloride (4) pentachlorophenol

Answer - (1)

(1) Horn
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9. The horizontal projection of head or sill beyond the face of the frame is called as .............
(2) Holdfast (3) Styles (4) Lower

Answer - (1)

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(1) Coping
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10. A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an extenal wall is known as

a (2) Cornice (3) Frieze (4) Lintel

Answer - (1)

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11. A flexible material used for D.P.C. is

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(1) bitumen sheeting
(3) mastic asphalt

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Answer - (1)
(2)
(4)
plastic sheeting
cement concrete

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12. Consider the following statement, and select correct option which refer to Negative Total

a.
b.
c.
T
float :

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If the maximu m available time for an activity is less than the activity time.
If the maximum available time for an activity is equal to the activity time.
If the maximum available time for an activity is more than the activity time.
(1) a only (2) b only (3) c only (4) None
Answer - (1)
Solution :
1st statement refer to Nagative total float
2nd statement refer to total float zero
3rd statement refer to total float positive

13. In case of resource smoothing operation for rescheduling of activities the constraint is on
(1) Resource available (2) Project time duration
(3) Both resource and time duration (4) Cost vs time ratio
Answer - (2)
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Solution :
In resoruce smoothing resource are unlimited so constraint is on project time duration.

14. Consider the following statements :

a.
b.
c. e
Pessimistic time estimate does not include the effect of earthquakes, fire etc.

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Optimistic time estimate includes the labour strikes.
Does not necessary most likely time lies between pessimistic and optimistic time esti-
mation.

(1) a and b
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Which of these statements is/are correct?
(2) a Only (3) c Only (4) a and c
Answer - (2)
Solution :
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Optimistic time estimate does not include the labour strikes.
Most likely time always lies between pessimistic and optimistic time estimation.

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15. The time estimates for theree activities A, B and C are as follows

a
Activity Optimistic time Most likely time Pessimistic time
A
B
C

Ac 12
8
7
14
10
12
16
14
14

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Which activities has more reliable time estimates.
(1) A

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Answer - (1)
(2) B (3) C (4) A and C equally

Solution :

σA =
ia16 − 12
= 0.67

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σB =

σC =
T 6
6
14 − 8

14 − 7
= 1.0

= 1.16
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16. Determine the slack of event ‘5’ in the given network.

(1) 1.99 (2) 1.83 (3) 0 (4) 1.33

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Answer - (3)
Solution :
Since 1-4-5-6-8 is the critical path and the slack of critical path is 0.

17. Match the cloumn

A.
List-I
Crash time

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B. Normal time
C. Crash cost
D.

1.
2.
Normal cost
List-II

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Lowest cost for completing an activity in minimum time.
Cost of completing an activity by employing all possible means like overtime, extra

3.
resources.

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Absolute minimum possible time

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4. Minimum time required to complete a project at normal cost.
Codes :

(1) 3
(2) 4
A

ca
B
4
3
C
2
1
D
1
2
(3) 4
(4) 3

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Answer - (1)
s A 3
4
2
1
1
2

Solution :

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Normal cost : it is the lowest cost of completing an activity in the minimum time employing

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the normal resources available at the disposal.
Normal time : It is the minimum time required to complete a project at the normal cost.

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Crash cost : It is the cost of completing an activity by employing all possible means like

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overtime, extra resources, special materials, etc.
Crash time: It is the aboulute minimum possible time associated with crash cost. Crash time
imposes the condition that the duration cannot be further reduced even after expanding the
extra resource to any extent.

18. A job layout is to be prepared for

(1) For all important projects (2) Only in the case of small projects
(3) For medium type projects only (4) Using the construction equipment properly.
Answer - (1)

19. Among the earth excavating equipment, which one has very good loading efficiency?
(1) Clam shell (2) Drag line (3) Back hoe (4) Power shovel
Answer - (4)
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20. Lead time in materials management means
(1) Elapsed time
(2) The time elapsed between ordering, receiving and putting the materials into use
(3) A time delay factor
(4) None of these.
Answer - (2)

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21. The major quality control methods are

Answer - (4)
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(1) Testing and sampling
(3) Inspection and sampling
(2)
(4)
Inspection and Testing
Inspection, Testing and sampling

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22. For a certain set of external loads, concordant profile in a prestressed beam represents to
some scale the

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(1) Influence line diagram
(3) Bending moment diagram
(2) Shear force diagram
(4) Williot-Mohr diagram
Answer - (3)

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23. For a Pre-tensioned beam, Young’s Modulus of steel and concrete are 200 GPa and 35.35
GPa, respectively. If the ultimate shrinkage strain and Ultimate Creep Coefficient are 200
microns and 1.6, respectively, what is the level of sustained stress in concrete at the level of
‘steel’ if the loss due to creep is three times the loss due to shrinkage?
(1) 9 MPa

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Answer - (2)
(2) 13 MPa (3) 11 MPa (4) 15 MPa

a
Solution :

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Shrinkage loss = ∈SCES
Creep loss = mφfc

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 200 
=  × 1.6 × f c = 3× ∈sc × E s
 35.35 
⇒ f y = 13MPa

24. In a prestressed concrete beam subjected to prestress only

(1) pressure line shifts from the cable line towares the top of beam
(2) pressure line coincides with the cable tine
(3) pressure line shifts form cable line towards the soffit of beam
(4) None of these
Answer - (2)

25. The loss of stress due to friction is maximum in the case of

(1) linear members (2) circular members
(3) inclined members (4) None of these
Answer - (2)
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26. The stress block in concrete for an estimate of ultimate strength in flexure of a prestressed
beam
(1) should be parabolic
(2) should be parabolic-rectangular
(3) should be rectangular

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(4) may be of any shape which provides agreement with the test data

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Answer - (4)
Solution :

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As per IS 1343:1980, the method for computing flexural strength of a prestressed beam states
that stress block may be of any shape which provides agreement with test data.

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27. The main reason for not recommending the use of unboned tendons in prestressed concrete

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elements in the Indian Standard Code is to prevent
(1) excessive deflections (2) sudden failure

Answer - (2)

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(3) impairment of flexural strength (4) None of these

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28. According to IS: 1343 Code in Type-1 prestressed concrete structures
(1) tensile stress of limited magnitude are permitted

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(2) limited width of cracks are permitted
(3) tensile stresses are not permitted

A
(4) None of these

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Answer - (3)

(1) 2%
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29. High strength steel used in prstressed concrete can take how much maximum strain?
(2) 3% (3) 4% (4) 6%

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Answer - (3)

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Solution :

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As per IS code, for prestressing maximum strain taken by high tensile steel used as tendon is 4%

30. In pre-tensioned beams, which of the following losses is/are not considered?
a. Anchor loss b. Shrinkage c. Creep
d. Relaxation e. Friction f. Elastic shortening
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(1) a, b and c only (2) d, e, and f only
(3) a and e only (4) e only
Answer - (3)
Solution :
Two types of losses are not considered in pretensioned beams viz. loss due to friction and loss
due to anchorage slip.
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31. A prestressed concrete beam of cross-sectional area A, moment of inertia ‘I’, distance of top
extreme fibre from neutral axis ‘y’ and distance of bottom extreme fibre from neutral axis ‘yb’
is subjected to a prestressing force such that stress at topp fibre is zero. What is the value of
eccentricity (‘r’ is radius of gyration)?
(1) A/yb (2) r2/yb (3) r2/yt (4) ryb/yt
Answer - (3)
Solution :

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The compressiv e stress =

The compressive stress =

P
A
Pe Pey t
=

y
Zt I
P Peyt
For zero stress at top fiber = =

∴e =
( I / A) r 2
=

em A I

d
yt yt

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32. In a circular water tank if D is the diameter of the tank, H is depth of water with flexible joints
at the base. If γw is the specific weight of water, the hoop tension at the base of wall is :

A
γ w HD γ w HD γ w HD
(1) γwHD (2) (3) (4)
2 3 4

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Answer - (2)
Solution :

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Hoop tension at base of wall =
1
2
γ w HD

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33. A two way reinforced rectangular footing slab of size 3 m × 2 m, 12 no of 12 mm bar are
provided along the shorter direction. The number of reinforcement provided in central band
width is :
(1) 10 no (2) 8 no (3) 9 no (4) 7 no
Answer - (1)
Solution :

Central band reinforcement

2
= × total reinforcement in shorter direction
β +1

2
= × 12
3 
 + 1
2 
= 9.6 ≈ 10
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34. A compression member of effetive length 2m and having cross-section of 800 mm × 800 mm
has to be designed with minimum reinforcement. Which of the following option represent the
correct area of compression reinforcement?
(1) 5120 mm2 (2) 768 mm2 (3) 960 mm2 (4) 3840 mm2
Answer - (3)
Solution :

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2000
Slendernes s ratio = = 2. 5 < 3

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800
So the compression member is a pedestal
For a pedestal minimum reinforcement is given by 0.15% of gross area of cross-section of
pedestal.

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So, reinforcement =
0.15
100
× 800 × 800 = 960mm 2

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35. A two way slab of 180 mm overall thickness with 30 mm effetive cover is designed for shear

d
strength. If design shear strength of concrete shall be kτc, then the value of k is : (as per IS 456
: 2000)
(1) 1.24
Answer - (1)
ca (2) 1.30 (3) 1.20 (4) 1.16

Solution :

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k = 1.6 − 0.002D
where, D → overall thickness of slab
k = 1.6 − 0.002 × 180 = 1.24

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36. If T and R are tread and rise respectively of a stair, then correct option as per general

i
guidelines of stair case :

T
(1) 2R + T = 600 (2) R + 2T = 600 (3) 2R + T = 300 (4) R + 2T = 300

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Answer - (1)

37. Axial load carrying capacity of a RC column of gross area of concrete Ac, area of steel As, and
permissible stresses σc in concrete and σs in steel, m-modular ratio is given as
(1) σcAc + (m − 1) σcAs (2) σsAs + mσcAs
(3) σcAs + σcAs (4) σc (Ac − As) + σcAs
Answer - (1)
Solution :
P = σc (Ac − As) + σsAs
= σc Ac + As ( σs − σc)
= σc Ac + As (mσc − σc)
= σcAc + (m − 1) σcAs
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Solution :
For continous slab reinforced with Fe 250 steel and span upto 3.5m and LL upto 3 kN/m2,
depth of slab = short span/40 = 3000/40 = 75 mm

43. A cantilever beam of span carries a uniformly varying load of zero intensity at the free end

(1) BM at fixed end

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and w per meter length of fixed end. The integration of the ordinate of the load diagram
between limits of free and fixed ends of beam gives?
(2) Shear force at fixed end
(3) BM at free end
Answer - (2)
Solution :
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We know

y
∫ w.dx = V
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∴ The integration of load diagram gives shear force.

44. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched

a.
b.
c.
c
Resilience ..... Resistance of deformation
Malleability .... Deformation under compression load

A
Creep .... Progressive deformation
d.

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Plasticity ..... Permancent deformation

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Select the correct option using the above codes :
(1) b, c and d (2) a, b and c (3) a, c and d (4) c and d

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Answer - (1)

b.
c. IIT
45. A flitched beam composed of two different pieces, each having breadth ‘b’ and depth ‘d’
supports an external load. This statement implies that :
a. The two different material are rigidly connected
There will be relative movement between the two materials.
For transforming into an equivalent single, material, section under ‘strength’
considerations, the depth is kept constant and only the breadth is varied.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(1) a and b (2) a and c (3) b and c (4) a, b and c
Answer - (2)
Solution :
- A composite of filiched beam is made of two or more different materials & rigidly connected
together
- While transforming it into an equivalent single material, depth is not increased.
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46. For a circular column having it’s end hinged, the slendreness ration is 160.
The ratio of length to diameter of the column is :
(1) 80 (2) 57 (3) 40 (4) 20
Answer - (3)
Solution :

λ=
l eff

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r

P
I min
r=
A

y
For circular column,

 πd 4 
 
r =  642
 πd

 4
em =d
 4



λ=
l
(d/4)
ad
= 160

l 160
d
=
4
= 40

Ac
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47. M - θ relationship for a simply supported beam shown below is given by:

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ML ML ML ML
(1) 2θ = (2) 3θ = (3) 6θ = (4) 4θ =
EI EI EI EI

Answer - (4)
Solution :
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M' L ML ML
θ AB = = =
3EI 2(3EI) 6EI
M' L ML ML
θBA = = =
6EI 2(6EI) 12EI

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ad
θ = θAB + θBA

=
ML ML ML
+ +

Ac
6EI 12EI 4EI

4θ =
ML
EI

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48. The state of stress on an element is as shown in figure. If E = 2 × 105 N/mm2 and poisson’s
ration = 0.3, the magnitude of the stress ‘σ’ for no strain along BC is:

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(1) σ = 200 N/mm2 (2) σ = 166.67 N/mm2

(3) σ = − 166.67 N/mm2 (4) σ = − 200 N/mm2
Answer - (3)
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The elongation in the part BC will be :

(1) − 16 mm (2) − 1.6 mm (3) 2 mm (4) − 2.0 mm
Answer - (1)
Solution :

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ad
Ac
n’s
iaδ BC =
PL − 320 × 1000 × 1000
AE
=
100 × 2 × 105
= −16mm

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51. In case of beam of I-section subjected to transverse shear force ‘F’, the maximum shear stress
occurs at the
(1) top edge of the flange (2) centre of the web
(3) junction of the flange and web (4) bottom edge of the flange.
Answer - (2)
52. A steel bar is kept between two copper bars and rigidly connected at room temperature. If the
system is fixed at the ends and cooled suddenly, the stresses produced in the bars will be
(1) tension in steel and compression in copper
(2) compression in both steel and copper
(3) tension in both steel and copper
(4) compression in steel and tension in copper
Answer - (4)
Solution :
As αcu > αsteel
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∴ Due to decrease in temperature, copper will contract more than that of steel. As all the
three bars are rigidly connected, copper bar will be in tension and steel bar will be in com-
pression.

53. If an element is subjected to three-dimensional stresses of intensities px (tensile). py

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P (p + p z )e
(compressive) and pz (tensile), then the strain along x-axis is given by (E is moudlus of elas-
ticity of the material and 1/m is Poisson’s ratio)

P (p − p z )
(1)

(3)
ex = x − y

ex =
E

E
mE

+
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Px (p z − p y )
mE
(2)

(4)
ex = x + y

ex =
E mE
Px (p y + p z )
E
+
mE
Answer - (2)
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Solution :

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Using Hooke’s Generalized law,
px 1 py 1 pz

d
Strain along x-axis =

a
+ −
E m E m E
Px (p y − p z )

Ac E
+
mE

54. What is range of values of Poisson’s ratio for ductile materials?

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(1) 0.10 to 0.15 (2) 0.16 to 0.20 (3) 0.21 to 0.24
Answer - (4)

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(4) 0.25 to 0.33

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55. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I List-II
A.
B.
C.
D.
IIT Partial derivative strain energy w.r.t. load
Derivative of deflection
Derivative of slope
Derivative of moment
1.
2.
3.
4.
Equation for shear force
Equation for slope
Equation for bending moment
Deflection under the load
Codes :
A B C D
(1) 4 1 3 2
(2) 3 2 4 1
(3) 4 2 3 1
(4) 3 1 4 2
Answer - (3)
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56. Strain energy in a member is
(1) directly proportional to strain
(2) directly proportional to changes in strain
(3) a function of strains as well as stresses
(4) a function fo loads only
Answer - (3)
Solution :

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∴ U = f(σ, ∈)
1
2

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Strain energy, U = (σ x ∈x + σ y ∈y + σ z ∈z )

where σ is normal principal stress and ∈ is the principal strain.

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57. A barcket shown in figure is rigidly mounted on wall using four rivets. Each rivet is 6 mm in

m
diameter and has an effective length of 12 mm.

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Ac
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Direct shear stress in the most heavily loaded rivet is :
(1) 4.4 MPa
Answer - (2)
(2) 8.8 MPa (3) 17.6 MPa (4) 250 MPa

Solution :
1000
Direct shear force in each bolt = = 250 N
4
250
∴ Direct shear stress = = 250 N = 8.8 MPa
π 2
6
4
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58. The range of economical spacing of truss varies form
L L L 2L
(1) to (2) to
3 5 4 5
L L 2L 3L
(3) to (4) to

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2 3 5 5

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Answer - (1)

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Solution :
The economic spacing of a truss is the spacing that makes the overall cost of trusses, purlins,

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roof coverings columns, etc the minimum.

The spacing to the roof trusses can be kept

15 − 30 m spans of roof trusses.

1
4
1
of the span for up to 15 m and of span from
5

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59. The effective length of an intermediate transverse web stiffener which is provided mainly to
improve the shear buckling resistance of web is taken as
(1) 0.65 times
Answer - (2)

ad (2) 0.7 times (3) 0.85 times (4) 0.95 times

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60. A simply supported steel beam with a 4.0 m effective span carries an uniformly distributed
load of 40 kN over its span inclusive of self weigth. The beam is supported laterally through-

s
out. Then the maximum value of deflection as recommended by IS : 800 is :

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(1) 12.3 mm
Answer - (1)
(2) 11.4 mm (3) 10.9 mm (4) 16 mm

Solution :

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δmax for simply supported span according to IS : 800

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Span 4 ×1000
δmax = = = 12.3mm

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325 325

61. The minimum thickness of lacing flat used in case of double lacing will be, if effective length
of lacing is 600 mm.
(1) 10 m (2) 15 mm (3) 5 mm (4) 20 mm
Answer - (1)
Solution :
Minmum thickness for double alcing
 1 
=  × length of lacing 
 60 
 1 
=  × 600  = 10mm
 60 
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62. When gantry girder carry moving loads such as charging cars, the deflection should not
exceed.
L L L L
(1) (2) (3) (4)
500 600 750 1000
Answer - (2)
Solution :
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deflection=
L
600 u
For, gantry girders, with other moving loads, such as charging cars the permissible

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63. Local buckling in beam can controlled by :

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(1) Width to thickness ratio of each element of cross-section.
(2) Width to depth ratio of each element of cross-section.

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(3) Width to depth ratio of each element of cross-section.
(4) Span to depth ratio of each element of cross-section.

a
Answer - (1)

(1) 2.75 mm
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64. Two plates of size 12 mm are joined using fillet weld at an angle of 1100.
The minimum throat thickness of weld would be :
(2) 6.6 mm (3) 5.77 mm (4) 3 mm

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Answer - (4)
Solution :

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a
Minimum size of weld for 12 mm thick plates is 5 mm

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Throat thickness = KS
K = 0.55 for 1100

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So, throat thickness = 0.55 × 5 = 2.75 mm

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But minimum effective throat thickness shouldn’d be less than 3 mm.

65. A structure is to be constructed where basic wind speed is 47 m/s, risk factor = 1, terrain and
size factor is 0.98, topogaphic factor = 1.0. The basic wind pressure would be about
(1) 46 N/mm2 (2) 1270 N/mm2 (3) 15.6 N/mm2 (4) 2120 N/mm2
Answer - (2)

66. For fillet welds subjected to normal (fa) and shear (q) stresses, the equivalent stress is given
by
(1) f a2 + q 2 (2) f a2 + 3q 2 (3) 3 f a2 + q 2 (4) 0.5 f a2 + 3q 2

Answer - (2)
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67. In case of angle section lug angles, their attachment to the member should be capable of
developing x% in excess of the force in outstanding leg of the angle where x is
(1) 10 (2) 20 (3) 30 (4) 40
Answer - (4)

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68. Minimum number of battens required in a built up column are

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(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 6

P
Answer - (3)

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69. The final flexibility matrix fot the coordinate system as shown in propped cantilever beam
given below is :

em
ad
Ac
n’s0 0 0 0 1

a
0
1 
0 1.25 0
1 
0 2.50 0
(1)

Ti EI 
0 0 0
(2) EI 
0 0 0

II
0 0 0 0 4 0 
1 
0 1.32 0
1 
  −2 3 0 
(3) EI (4) EI
0 0 0  1 0 − 1.25

Answer - (1)
Solution :
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a11 = 0
a12 = 0
a13 = 0
a21 = 0
L 5 2.25
a 22 = = =

a23 = 0
a31 = 0
4EI 4EI EI

ne
u
a32 = 0
a33 = 0

y P1 
0 0 0
Flexibility matrix = 0 1.25 0
EI

0 0 0

em
70. The horizontal displacement of joint B of given pin jointed frame will be :

d
Take AE = 10 × 106 N

a
Ac
n’s
ia
II
(1) T 12 mm ←

Answer - (3)
(2) 10 mm ← (3) 10 mm → (4) 12 mm →
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72. A beam AB of length ‘L’ is shown. This beam is loaded with a couple of 90 kN-m (clockwise)
acting along at ‘C’ due to which the measured deflection at ‘D’ was 5 mm (downwards). The
force that should be applied at ‘D’ so as to produce a rotation of 0.005 rad at ‘C’ would be :
(1) 180 kN (2) 90 kN (3) 150 kN (4) 100 kN
Answer - (2)
Solution :
Given : MC = 90 kN-m
δDC = 0.005 m
ne
θCD = 0.005 rad
FD = ?.

Pu
we know that, from Mxwell’s reciprocal theorem

⇒ FD =
y
FD . δCD = MC . θCD
90 × 0.005

⇒ FD = 90 kN

em
0.005

d
73. The number of redundancies of the pin jointed frame given below is :

a
Ac
n’s
(1)

ia5 (i.e. 3 internal members and 2 external reactions)

T
(2) 5 (i.e. 2 internal members and 3 external reactions)

II
(3) 5 (i.e. 1 internal members and 4 external reactions)
(4) None of the above.
Answer - (2)
Solution :
Total no. of members (m) = 15
Total no. of external reactions (r) = 6
Total no. of joints (j) = 8
Degree of indeterminacy = (m+r) − 2j
= 15 + 6 − 2 × 8 = 5
External redundancy = No. of reaction available - No. of equilibrium equations.
=6−3=3
And internal redundancy = Total - external
=5−3=2
Hence, option (b) is correct.
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74. Strain energy of the given system is

ne
Pu
y
e
5 P 2 L3m 5 P 2 L3 7 P 2 L3 7 P 2 L3

d
(1) (2) (3) (4)
96 EI 48 EI 96 EI 48 EI

Answer - (4)
Solution :

caM 2dx

’s A
Strain energy =

 L
L P
2EI

 dx
2

n
L/2 2 2
P x dx  2
∫0 2EI + ∫0 2EI

=
ia
P 2L3 P 2 L3
+

= T
48EI 8EI

II
7P 2 L3
48EI

75. The shear equation for the portal frame ABCD as shwn in the figure is :
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(1) MAB + MBA + MCD + MDC = 32 (2) MAB + MBA + MCD + MDC = −16
(3) MAB + MBA + MCD + MDC = +16 (4) MAB + MBA + MCD + MDC = −32
Answer - (2)
Solution :

ne
Pu
y
em
ad
Ac
’s
First of all, let us draw free body diagram of the structure
For ‘HA’ put ΣMB = 0 in AB, we get

n
−HA × 4 + MAB − 20 × 2 + MBA = 0

ia  M + M BA 
⇒ H A =  AB
 4
 − 10....(1)


IIT
For HD, Put ΣMC = 0 in CD, we get
MDC − HD × 4 + 12 × 2 + MCD = 0
 M + M DC 
⇒ H D =  CD
 4
 + 6....(2)

Now shear equation is :
HA + 20 − 12 + HD = 0
M AB + M BA M + M DC
⇒ − 10 + 8 + CD +6=0
4 4
⇒ MAB + MBA + MCD + MDC = −16
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76. Which one of the following is ILD of the truss member U2L2 as shown in the figure.

ne
Pu
y
em
ad(1)

Ac
n’s (2)

ia
IIT (3)

(4)

Answer - (3)
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77. Consider a single span encastre beam AB of length L, modulus of elasticity E and second
moment of cross sectional area I. During construction, the fixed end A undergoes a rotation
slip of magnitude unity, the moment (Ms) required at fixed end A to counteract this rotation.
4EI EI 3EI 6EI
(1) (2) (3) (4)
L L L L
Answer - (1)
Solution :
ne
Pu
y
em
We know that, the moment necessary to maintain limit displacement is known as stiffness.

Therefore, the moment required at ‘A’ is M =

4EI

ad L

(1)

Ac
78. A perfect plane frame having n number of members and j number of joints should satisfy the
relation
n < (2j − 3) (2) n = (2j − 3) (3) n > (2j − 3) (4) n = (3 − 2j)

Solution :

n s
Answer - (2)

’
Stable configuration of simple truss is obtained when n = 2j − 3

a
If n > (2j − 3), truss is internally indeterminate and stable

Ti
If n < (2j − 3), truss is internally unstable for simple struss.

79. A portal frame is shown in the given figure. If θB = θC = 400/EI radian, then the value of

II
moment at B will be

(1) 120 kNm (2) 240 kNm (3) 360 kNm (4) 480 kNm
Answer - (2)
Solution :
Applying slope deflection for beam BC
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M BC = 0 +
2EI
(2θ B + θ C )
10
2EI  800 400 
=  + 
10  EI EI 

=
2400
10
e
= 240kNm

n
Pu
80. A uniformly distributed load shorter than the span crosses a three hinged arch from left to
right. For maximum horizontal thrust, which one of the following statements indicates the
position of the laod?

y
(1) Rear end of load at left support
(2) Front end of load at central hinge
(3) Load positioned in such a way that the central hinge divides the load symmeyrically

em
into two halves
(4) Load positioned in such a way that the central hinge divides the load so that centre of
load and rear end of load are equidistant from centre.
Answer - (3)

ad
c
Solution :

’s A
ian
IIT
81. A beam fixed at the ends and subjected to lateral loads only is statically indeterminate and the
degree of indeterminacy is
(1) One (2) Two (3) Three (4) Four
Answer - (2)
Solution :
The degree of external indeterminacy is given by, Dse= re − no. of available equilibrium
equations.
Dse= 4 − 2 = 2
(Q H = 0 as the beam carries only lateral loads)
No of available equations = 2 (ΣFy= 0, ΣM =0)
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82. Influence line for redundant structues can be obtained by
(1) Castigliano’s theorem (2) Muller Breslau principle
(3) Unit load theorem (4) Maxwell-betti’s reciprocal theorem
Answer - (2)
Solution :

e
Muller Breslau Principle is used to determine influence line for redundant structures whereas

n
other three methods in option (1), (3) and (4) are useful for determining deflection in the

u
structure.

y P
83. The number of simultaneous equation to be solved in the slope deflection method is equal to
(1) the degree of static indeteminacy
(2) the degree of kinematic indeterminacy
(3) the number of joints in the structure

m
(4) None of the above
Answer - (2)
Solution :

de
Slope deflection method is a displacement method, so number of equations required is equal

ca
to number of kinematic indeterminacy.

84. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

A.
B.

’s A
List-I
Slope deflection method
Moment distribution method
1.
2.
List-II
Force method
Displacement method

n
C. Method of three moments
D. Castigliano’s second theroem

ia
Codes :
A B C D

IIT
(1) 1
(2) 1
(3) 2
(4) 2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1

Answer - (3)
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85. All the members of the planar truss (see figure), have the same properties in terms of area of
cross-section (A) and modulus of elasticity (E),

ne
Pu
y
em
For the loads shown on the truss, the statement that correctly represents the nature of forces in
the members of the truss is :
(1) There are 3 members in tension, and 2 members in compression

ad
(2) There are 2 members in tension, 2 members in compression, and 1 zero-force member
(3) There are 2 members in tension, 1 member in compression, and 2 zero-force members
(4) There are 2 members in tension, and 3 zero-force Members

Solution :

Ac
Answer - (2)

n’s
ia
IIT
Since member BD neither elongate nor contract.
Hence, FBD = 0
So there are 2 tension members (AB and DC) and 3 zero force members (AD, BD, BC)
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86. The ratio of the stiffness of a beam at the near end when the far end is hinged to the stiffness
of the beam at the near end when the far end is fixed is
(1) 1/2 (2) 3/4 (3) 1 (4) 4/3
Answer - (2)
Solution :

ne
Stiffness of the beam at near end, when far end hinged is

∴ requied ratio =
u
Stiffness of the beam at near end, when far end Fixed is

P3EI / l 3
=
4 EI
l

y 4 EI / l 4

em
87. In a linear structural element
(1) stiffness is directly propotional to flexibility
(2) stiffness is inversely proportional to flexibility

ad
(3) stiffness is equal to flexibility
(4) stiffness and flexibility are not related
Answer - (2)
Solution :

Ac
Stiffness is defined as the force/moment required to produce unit deflection/unit rotation.

s
Flexibility is defined as the displacement/rotation required to produce unit force/unit moment.

n’
88. What is the area of influence line diagram for the reaction at the hinged end of a uniform
propped cantilever beam of span L?

(1)

iaL
8
(2)
L
2
(3)
L
4
(4)
3L
8

IIT
Answer - (3)

89. For a two-hinged parabolic arch, Vx is sum of the vertical forces on the left hand side of
section, H is the horizontal thrust. If α is the angle of tangent at the point on arch with the
horizontal, the shearing froce at section from left hand side is given by
(1) Vx sin α − H cos α (2) Vx cos α − H sin α
(3) Vx sin α + H cos α (4) Vx cos α + H sin α

Answer - (2)
Solution :
Shear force at a section on left side V = Vx cos α − H sin α
Radial thrust N = Vx sin α + H cos α
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90. Linear arch is one which reprsents
(1) centre line of an arch (2) variation of bending moment
(3) thrust line (4) variation of shear force
Answer - (3)
Solution :

e
The line of thrust is the locus of the points through which forces pass in an arch. Linear arch

n
(or theorectical arch) represents the line of thrust.

(1) Column operationsu

91. In Gaussion Elimination Method, original equations are transformed by using

P
(3) Mathematical operations
(2) Row operations
(4) subest operation
Answer - (2)
Solution :
y
Row operations

em
d
92. The aim of elimination steps in Gauss elimination method is to reduce the coefficient Matrix
to ............
(1) diagonal

Answer - (4)
ca
(3) Lower triangular
(2) Identity
(4) upper triangular

Solution :

s A
Upper triangular

’
n
93. Solution of the equations by Gauss Jordan Method is
x + 2y + 6z = 44

ia 3x + 4y + z = 52
6x − y − z = 38

IIT
(1) 8, 6, 4
Answer - (1)
Solution :
(2) 8, 4, 6

By option x = 6, y = 6, z = 4
(3) 4, 8, 6 (4) 8, 6, 2

Satisfies given equation

94. Solution of equations by Gauss elimination method is 3x + 4y − z = − 6, − 2y + 10z = −8,

4y − 2z = − 2
(1) −2, −1, −1 (2) −1, −2, −1
(3) −1, −1, −2 (4) −1, −1, −1
Answer - (4)
Solution :
By option x = −1, y = −1, z = −1
Satisfies given equation
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95. The Bisection mehtod is also known as ..............
(1) Binary Chopping (2) Quaternary chopping
(3) Tri region chopping (4) Hex region chopping
Answer - (1)
Solution :
Binary chopping

ne
96. The equation f(x) = x2 − 4 =0, Initial appormation at x = 6 then the vale of next approximation

(1) 3.33
Answer - (1)
Pu
correct up to 2 decimal places is given as ...........
(2) 1.33 (3) 2.33 (4) 4.33

Solution :
y
x0 = 6 , f (x) = x2 − 4, f’(x) = 2(x)

x1 = x 0 −
em
f(6) = 62 − 4 = 32, f’(6) = 2 × 6 =12
f(x 0 )
, x1 = 6 −
f(6)
= 6−
32

x1 = 3.3

ad
f' (x 0 ) f' (6) 12

Ac
97. In Newton Raphson method, if the curve f(x) is constant then ...........
(1) f’’(x) = 0
Answer - (3)
(2) f(x) = 0 (3) f’(x) = 0 (4) f1(x) = c

Solution :

’
f’(x) = 0

n s
ia
98. If f(x) = x2 − 3, between interval (1, 2); then the root of the equation by Bisection method,
After 3rd approximation is

T
(1) 1.625 (2) 1.75 (3) 1.687 (4) 1.718

II
Answer - (1)
Solution :
1+ 2 3
x1 = = = 1. 5
2 2
1.5 + 2
x2 = = 1.75, f(1.5) = − ve, f(2) = + ve
2
1.5 + 1.75
x3 = = 1.625
2

2
1
99. The value of Integral ∫x
1
2
dx , with y0 = 1, y1 = 0.64, y2 = 0.444, y3 = 0.32653, y4 = 0.25 by

rd
1
simpson’s   rule is ............
3