RPSC Ep PDF

Fluid Mechanics
SR NO. CHAPTER NAME Marks Relative

Importance
1 Fluid and it’s Properties 06
2 Pressure and it’s Measurement 02
3 Hydrostatic Force 02
4 Buoyancy and Floatation 23
5 Fluid Kinematics 65
6 Fluid Dynamics 37
7 Flow Measurement Device 02
8 Dimensional Analysis 05
9 Model Similitude 02
10 Pipe Flow 30
11 Laminar Flow 00
12 Turbulent Flow 20
13 Boundary Layer Theory 02
14 Drag and Lift 04
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CH 01 Fluid and It’s Properties
02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter
Q.1 Define Dynamic Viscosity? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 MARKS]
Solution: Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video lectures.
Q.2What is kinematic viscosity? What are its units? RAS (Mains)-2010[02MARKS]
Q.3 What factors affect the rise of liquid in a capillary tube?
RAS (MAINS)-2008[02 MARKS]
CH 02 Pressure and its Measurement
Q.1DefinePascal's Law? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 MARKS]
CH 03 Hydrostatic Force
Q.1Differentiate between total pressure and center of pressure?
RAS (Mains)-2010[02MARKS]
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CH 04 Buoyancy and Floatation
Q.1Define Metacenter and Meta-centric Height? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02MARKS]
Q.2State the condition for a floating body in stable equilibrium?
RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02MARKS]
Q.3Differentiate between buoyancy and center of buoyancy? RAS (Mains)-2010[02 MARKS]
Q.4 If a floating ship in a sea displaces the 120 m3 of water and specific gravity of sea water
is 1.03, what is the weight of ship? RAS (Mains)-2008[02MARKS]
Solution/Hint: 123600 kg or 123.6 tones.
05 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this chapter
Q.5A rectangular boat is 5m long; 3 m wide and 1.2 m high. The boat is0.8 m in sea water. If
the center of gravity is 0.9 m above the bottom of the boat, determine its Metacentric height [
sea water = 10.05 kN / m3]? RAS(Mains)-2012[05marks]

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Solution/Hint: 0.7375 m
Q.6 With neat sketches, explain the conditions of equilibrium floating and sub-merged
bodies? RAS (Mains)-2010[05MARKS]
Q.7What are the conditions of equilibrium of Floating bodies? What is the importance of
metacentric height? RAS (Mains)-2008[05MARKS]
Solution: Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video lecture
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CH 05 Fluid Kinematics
Q.1DefineStreamFunction? RPSC-AEN (MAINS)-2013[02MARKS]
Q.2Define Irrotational Flow? RAS(MAINS)-2012[02 MARKS]
Q. 3 Define Velocity Potential? RAS(MAINS)-2012[02 MARKS]
Q.4Define Streamlines? RAS (MAINS)-2010[02MARKS]
Q.5 What is a continuity equation of flow? RAS(MAINS)-2008[02MARKS]
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Q.6Define and explain briefly:
(i) Velocity Potential and
(ii) Stream Function RPSC- AEN(MAINS)-2013[05MARKS]
Q.7A stream function is defined by the expression = 2𝑥2 − 𝑦3,

calculate the components of velocity and the velocity of point
RAS (Mains)-2012(5 MARKS)
Q.8Show that the streamlines and equipotential lines form a net of mutually
perpendicular lines.
RAS(MAINS)-2010 (5MARKS)
Q.9 Derive the continuity equation in three-dimensional flow in the form of
𝜕𝑢 𝜕𝑣 𝜕𝑤
+ + =0
𝜕𝑥 𝜕𝑦 𝜕𝑧
Solution: Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video
lectures.
Q.10 If ɸ=3xy, find x and y components of velocity at (1, 3) and (3, 3) and Determine the
discharge passing between streamlines passing through these points.
RAS(MAINS)-2010[20MARKS]
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CH 06 Fluid Dynamics
Q.1 What are the limitations of the Bernoulli's equation? RAS (Mains)-2010[02MARKS]
Q.2 Derive the Bernoulli’s equation from Euler’s equation and write the assumptions?
Q.3 State and prove Bernoulli's equation? RAS(Mains)-2010[05 MARKS]
Q.4 Write the Bernoulli's equation and its limitations? RAS (Mains)-2008[05MARKS]
Q.5 Derive the Bernoulli's equation and state its assumptions?
CH 07 Flow Measurement Device

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Q.1 What is the difference between simple Pitot tube and Prandtl Pitot-tube?
RPSC-AEN (MAINS)-2008[02MARKS]
CH 08-Dimensional Analysis
Q.1 What is meant by geometric similarity, kinematic similarity and dynamic similarity?
RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008[05marks]
CH 09 Model and Similitude
Q.1What is Reynold's number, how it defines the type of flow?
RAS(Mains)-2008[02MARKS]
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CH 10 Pipe Flow
Q.1 A piping system consists of three pipes arranged in series, the length of the pipes are
1200 m, 750 m and 600 m and diameters 750 mm, 600 mm and 450 mm respectively,
(i) Transform the system to an equivalent 450 mm diameter pipe, and
(ii) Determine an equivalent diameter for the pipe, 2550 m long.
Q.2 What conditions are to be satisfied in solving
(i) A pipe line in series
(ii) Pipe line in parallel
Q.3 For water supply in a city pipe of diameter D' is required but this size of pipe is not
available therefore, two smaller size available pipes are proposed to be used in parallel.
What would be the size of smaller pipes in terms of size of bigger pipe 'D'?
CH 11 Laminar Flow
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Not even a single Question was asked from this chapter
CH 12 Turbulent Flow
Q.1A 300 mm dia. pipe linecarries29.31 cu.m.p.m of water at 20°C. Determine the maximum
permissible height of the roughness so that the pipe may still be called smooth?
Solution/Hint: KS = 0.41675 × 10-3 mm
CH 13 Boundary Layer Theory
Q.1 What is meant by boundary layer? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[02marks]
CH 14 Drag and Lift
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Q.1What is drag force? RPSC-AEN (MAINS)-2013 [02MARKS]
Q.2Write down stock's equation for finding settling velocity of small particles?
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Surveying
Importance Ṁ
1 Fundamentals of Surveying 00
2 Linear Measurements 09
3 Compass Surveying 08
4 Theodolite 14
5 Traversing 15
6 Leveling 71
7 Tacheometry 02
8 Trigonometric Levelling 00
9 Photogrammetry 00
10 Theory of Errors 00
11 Curves 35
12 Field Astronomy 00
13 Measurement of Area and Volume 32
14 Plane Table 09
15 Contouring 29
16 Minor Instruments 00
CH 01 Fundamentals of Surveying
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(Not even a single question asked from this chapter)
CH 02 Linear Measurements
Q.1 Write down the expression for correction for temperature for a tape with usual
notations? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Solution: Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures.
Q.2 What do you understand by well-conditioned triangle? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.3 Discuss the process of indirect ranging? RAS(Mains)-2008 [05 marks]
CH 03 Compass Surveying
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Q.1 Explain Magnetic declination? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Q.2 Convert the following quadrantal bearings into whole circle bearings
(a) N 100 00’ E
(b) N 180 20’ W
RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.3 Define local attraction? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.4 Write the relationship between the fore bearing and back bearing of a line?
RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
CH 04 Theodolite
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Q.1State what errors are eliminated by face left and face right observation?
Q.2 Define the line of collimation in a Theodolite? RAS(Mains)-2012 [02 marks]
Q.3 Describe the permanent adjustment of horizontal axis of theodolite?
RAS(Mains)-2012 [05 marks]
Q.4 Name the fundamental lines of theodolite and their desired relationship?
CH 05 Traversing
Q.1 Describe the Bowdich's method of balancing the traverse?
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Q. 2 The following bearings were taken in traversing with a compass in a place where local
attraction was suspended.
Line Fore Bearing Back Bearing
AB 134030’ 314030’
BC 120000’ 299020
CD 174030’ 356040’
DA 355030’ 174000
Calculate the corrected fore and back bearings of each of the line.
Q.3 In a closed traverse adjustment it was found that the sum of latitudes is – 2 and the sum
of departure - 2 2 . Calculate the length and the reduced bearing of the closing error.
CH 06 Levelling
Q.1 Write down the errors which are eliminated by balancing back sight and foresights?
RAS(Mains)-2012[02 marks]
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Q.2 Write down the arithmetic check for rise and Sill method in levelling?
Q.3 Define station in leveling? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.4 The reduced level of a factory floor is 30.00 m and. the staff reading on the floor is 1.40
m. The staff reading when held inverted with the, bottom touching the T-beam roof is 3.67
m. find the height of beam above floor? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013 [05 Marks]
Q.5The following staff readings were observed successively with a level, the instrument
having been moved after third, sixth and eighth readings.2.220, 1.605, 0.900, 2.090, 2.865,
1.260, 0.600, 1.980, 1.045, 2.685 meters. Enter the above readings in a page of level book and
calculate the reduced level of points by rise and fall method if the first reading was a back
sight on a bench mark of 432.380 m? RAS(Mains)-2012 [20 marks]
Q.6 The following readings were taken with a Dumpy level and a 3 m staff on a continuously
sloping ground at common interval of one chain (30 m)
0.780, 1.535, 1.955, 2.240, 2.430, 2.985, 1.155, 1.960, 2.365, 2.895, 0.935, 1.045, 1.635 and
2.545.The reduced level of first point P was 190.750 m. Enter the readings in the form of a
level book page and find the reduced levels of the points. Apply usual check. Also calculate
the gradient of the line joining the first and the last point? RAS(Mains)-2010 [20 marks]
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Q.7 The top of the tower was sighted from two stations A and B which are 100 m apart and
are in the same vertical plane with the top of the tower. The angle of elevation of the top
instrument station B is 210 48’. The angle of elevation from B to a point 1.25 m above the foot
of the staff held at A is 140. The height of instrument at A and B were 1.85 m and 1.5 m
respectively. The reduce level of station B is 100 m. Find the reduced level of the top of tower.
(take tan 140 =0.25, tan 210 48 =0.4)? RAS(Mains)-2008 [20 marks]
CH 07 Tacheometry
Q.1What do you understand by tachometry? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Solution: Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures
CH 08 Trigonometric Levelling
CH 09 Photogrammetry
CH 10 Theory of Errors
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CH 11 Curves
Q.1 Define the degree of curve? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.2Explain tangent point and point of curve? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.3 What is Mid-ordinate in Simple Circular Curve? Write formula also?
RAS (Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.4 Give significance of transition curves? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.5 Find the radius for 6-degree simple circular curve having standard chord length 30 m?
Q.6 List various method of setting out simple circular curve? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[05
marks]
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Q.7 State the methods of setting out (ranging) simple curves. Explain the method of setting
out simple curve by offsets from chord produced? RAS(Mains)-2010 [20 marks]
CH 12 Field Astronomy
CH 13 Measurement of Area and Volume
Q.1 Write the formula to calculate the area by Simpson's rule with usual notations?
Q.2Describe Simpson’s rules and explain it? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[05 marks]
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Q.3 Name and state the formulae for computation of volume. Also write down their
limitation if any? RAS (Mains)-2010 [05 marks]
Q.4 The offsets (in meter) taken from a chain line to a curved boundary are given below
Chainage(m) 0 5 10 15 20 25 35 45 55 65
Offsets (m) 2.5 3.8 8.4 7.6 10.5 9.3 5.8 7.8 6.9 8.4
Find the area between chain line, first and last offset and the boundary by Simpson's Rule?
RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013 [20 Marks]
Solution/Hint: Total Area = 451.25 m2
CH 14 Plane Table
Q.1 Define Resection in Plane Table surveying? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.2 Which method would you apply for locating inaccessible points in plane table survey
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Q.3 What is two-point problem? Explain one method of solving?
CH 15 Contouring
Q.1 Define the term 'Contour interval'? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.2 What is a contour? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.3 What are the points to be considered in deciding contour interval?
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Q.4 Define Contour and its characteristics. Draw typical land features and their contour
forms?
CH 16 Minor Instruments
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RCC & PSC

Importance
1 Introduction to RCC 07
2 Limit State Method 41
3 Working Stress Method 05
4 Limit State of Collapse in Shear 07
5 Bond and Anchorage 00
6 Torsion 00
7 Design of Beam and Slab 07
8 Columns 65
9 Footing 00
10 Pre-stressed Concrete 15
11 Analysis of Pre-stressed and Bending 14

Stress
12 Loss in Pre-stress 02
13 Deflection of Pre-stressed beam and 05

Miscellaneous topics
EP 1
CH 01 Introduction to RCC
Q.1 What are the parameters include for partial safety factor used for material strength?
Q.2Write partial safety factors for
(i) Concrete and steel
(ii) Dead load, live load and wind loads for design with dead load, live load and wind load
combinations.
RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [05 Marks]
CH 02 Limit State Method
EP 2
Q.1 What is doubly reinforced section? Write two situations in which it is preferred.
RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.2 What is cover in RCC structure and how this is decided? RAS (Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.3 What is the concept behind limit state design? RAS (Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.4 Differentiate between under-reinforced, over-reinforced and a balanced section.
Q.5 Write the expression for determination of limiting values of tension steel and moment
of resistance in a singly reinforced rectangular section.
Q.6Write the expression for determination of neutral axis position in singly and doubly re-
enforced section and also indicate the difference.
EP 3
Q.7A reinforced concrete rectangular beam of 300×500 mm overall dimension is reinforced
with 6 bars 25 mm in tension at a clear cover of 30 mm. Calculate depth of neutral axis and
write steps for calculating Mu if concrete is M25 and steel is Fe 415.
Solution: 393.84 mm.
(For MU calculation steps either refer Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures.)
CH 03 Working Stress Method
Q.1 A 300 mm x 300 mm reinforced concrete member reinforced with 1300 mm 2 of steel,
supports an axial compressive load of 440 kN. Calculate the stresses in concrete and steel,
take m = 13? RAS(Mains)-2012[05 marks]
Solution/Hint: Stress = 54.167 N/mm2
CH 04 Limit State of Collapse in Shear
EP 4
Q.1 Describe diagonal tension? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.2 Write the values for following as IS 456-2000:
(i) Minimum steel in tension
(ii) Minimum steel in shear.
(ii) Minimum cover
(iv) Minimum Band length in tension? RAS(Mains)-2008[05 marks]
CH 05 Bond and Anchorage
(Not even a single question was asked from this chapter)
CH 06 Torsion
CH 07 Design of Beam and Slab
EP 5
Q.1Write importance of providing "Distribution Reinforcement”, in reinforced concrete
structures? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.2What do you mean by a two-way slab? How is it economical over one-way slab?
CH 08 Columns
Q.1 What are the assumptions made for the limit state collapse in compression and write an
expression for factored axial load for a short column? RAS (Mains)-2010[05 marks]
Q.2 Write down the provisions of longitudinal reinforcement in columns as per IS456:2000.
EP 6
Q.3 Design a circular column to carry an axial load of 1500 kN using (i) Lateral ties (ii)Helical
reinforcement. Use M25 and Fe415 grade of steel? RAS (Mains)-2010[20 marks]
Solution:Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures.
Q.4 Write the steps for designing a RCC column? RAS (Mains)-2008[20 marks]
CH 09 Footing
CH 10 Pre-stressed Concrete
Q.1 Write five merits of pre-stressed concrete over RCC.
Q.2 Describe pre-stressed concrete? RAS (Mains)-2012[05 marks]
Q.3 Differentiate between RCC and pre-stressed concrete section by the stress diagram.
EP 7
CH 11 Analysis of Pre-stressed and Bending Stress
Q.1 What is the role of steel in pre-stressed concrete? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.2 What is ideal shape of Cable-profile in a pre-stressed concrete beam carrying u.d.l ‘W’
and why? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.3 Why high strength concrete and high strength steel cables are used in pre- stressed
concrete? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008[05 marks]
Q.4An unsymmetrical I section is used to support a superimposed load of 2kN/m over a span
of 8 m. The sectional details are: Top flange 300 mm wide, 60 mm thick, bottom flange: 100
mm wide, 60 mm thick, thickness of web 80 mm. Overall depth of beam4 the center of the
beam, the effective pre-stressing force of 100 kN is located at 50 mm from soffit of beam.
EP 8
Determine the stresses at the central section of the beam due to pre-stress, self-weight and
the superimposed load. Assume concrete weighs 24 kN/m2
Solution: Stress at top = 3.292 N/mm2
Stress at bottom = 0.397 N/mm2
CH 12 Losses in Pre-stress
Q.1 Enumerate factors (any four) responsible for losses of pre-stress?
RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
CH 13 Deflection of Pre-stressed Beam and

Miscellaneous
Q.1Why Intze tanks are economical for large capacity overhead reservoirs?
EP 9
EP 10
Theory of Structures

Importance
1 Determinacy and 02
Indeterminacy
2 Various Methods of SA 42
3 Slope Deflection Method 20
4 Moment Distribution Method 25
5 Truss Analysis 62
6 Influence Line Diagram 62
7 Matrix Method of SA 00
8 Arches 00
9 Suspension Cable Bridges 00
BIRDHI CHAND 1
CH 01 Determinacy and Indeterminacy
Q.1 Define "Static Indeterminacy" for plane truss? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
CH 02 Various Methods of SA
02 Marks conventional questions asked by RPSC from this chapter
Q.1 For what type of structure, the use of three moment theorem is most suited?
Q.2 Using three moment theorems, draw BMD for the continuous beam shown below.
BIRDHI CHAND 2
8 kN/m
20
kN
A B C
EI EI
2m
4m 6m
Solution/Hint: Bending Moment at Mid Span of AB= 6.2 KN.m
and Bending Moment at Mid Span of BC = 22.2 KN.m.
(For BMDeither refer Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures).
Q.3 A fixed beam of span L is subjected to a concentrated load W at the Centre. Design the
beam of uniform strength by (i) keeping width constant and varying the depth
(ii) Keeping the depth constant and varying the width? RAS (Mains)-2010[20 marks]
CH 03 Slope Deflection Method
Q.1 A continuous beam 'ABCD' consists of three spans, AB 6 m, BC=5m and CD = 5 m. AB is

loaded with uniformly distributed load of 3 kN/m. Two concentrated loads of 10 KN each, acts
at mid points of the spans ‘BC’ and 'CD’. Supports A and D are fixed. Determine the bending
moments at supports by slope-deflection method?
Solution/ Hint: MAB= -9.67 KN.m, MBA = 7.659 KN.m, MBC = -7.659 KN.m, MCB = 5.848 KN.m,
MCD = -5.848 KN.m, MDC = 6.4512 KN.m.
BIRDHI CHAND 3
CH 04 Moment Distribution Method
Q.1 A continuous beam A, B, C fixed at A and C, has equal spans AB and BC of 5 m each. For
AB, the moment of inertia is twice that of the value for span BC. Write the moment
distribution factors for spans "BA" "BC meeting at joint "B".
2I I
A B
5m B 5m
Solution/Hint: Distribution Factor for Member BA= 2/3
Distribution Factor for Member BC= 1/3
Q.2 Analyze the continuous beam loaded as shown in figure by the method of moment
distribution. Sketch the bending moment and shear force diagrams and showing critical
points.
40 K/M 30 K/M
10 K/M C
B D
2m 3m 4m 1.5 m 2.5 m
BIRDHI CHAND 4
CH 05 Truss Analyses
Q.1What assumption regarding the joints of truss is made for analysis of forces in members?
Solution/Hint: Refer either Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures.
Q.2Find the horizontal deflection at point C for the pin jointed truss shown below using unit
load method. Find member forces due external loads.
C
1 10 kN
4m
(AE=10’ kN) for
all member
A B
4m
Solution/Hint: 1.9319 mm
Q.3 Find the forces in the Pratt-truss loaded as shown in Fig. I by method of section and /or
method of joint as appropriate for different members of truss.
BIRDHI CHAND 5
Solution/Hint:
Member Force (KN) Nature
U1L0 = U3L4 21.213 Compressive
L0L1 = L4L3 15 Tensile
U1L1 = U3L3 10 Tensile
L1L2 = L3L2 15 Tensile
U1L2 = U3L2 7.071 Tensile
U1U2 = U3U2 20 Compressive
Q.4 Compute the forces in the elements of frame shown in fig.
RAS (Mains)-2008[20marks]
BIRDHI CHAND 6
Solution/ Hint: FAB = -10t, FAD = -5t, FBD = 5√2t, FDE = -5t, FDG = 0, FEG = 5√2t, FGH = 5t, FCB = 0,
FCF = 0, FBF = -5√2t, FFE = 5t, FFH = -5t, FEH = -5√2t.
CH 06 Influence Line Diagram
Q.1 Define influence line? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.2A uniformly distributed load of 10 kN /m, 8 m long crosses a girder of 18 m span.

Determine the ordinates of maximum negative and positive shear force diagrams at a
section of 3 m from left hand support? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [05 Marks]
Solution/ Hint: -2.5 KN and 97.77 KN.
Q.3 What do you mean by Influence Line of a stress-resultant in a structure at a given
point/section? Draw IL for BM at quarter span in a simply supported beam?
Q.4 Define the Muller Breslau principle? RAS (Mains)-2012[05 marks]
BIRDHI CHAND 7
Q.5 Write Muller-Breslau principle and its application? RAS (Mains)-2008[05 marks]
Q.6Apply Muller-Breasleau's principle to draw the influence lines for the bending moment
at fixed supports for a propped cantilever beam of span 10 m. Calculate the ordinates at
1.25 m interval? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [20 Marks]
Q.7Find the absolute maximum bending moment due to a series of load shown below
crosses a simply supported beam of span 20 m? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008[20 marks]
Solution/Hint: 460.2 KN.m.
CH 07 Matrix Method of SA
(Not Even a Single Question was asked from this chapter)
CH 08 Arches
CH 09 Suspension Cable Bridges
BIRDHI CHAND 8
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING

Importance
1 Irrigation and Methods of 02

Irrigation
2 Soil Moisture and Plant 24

Relationship
3 Water Requirement of Crops 00

and Canal Irrigation
4 Water Logging and 00

Reclamation of Saline Soil
5 Canal Design 29
6 Canal Regulation Work 00
7 Canal Headwork and Seepage 05

Theory
8 River Engineering 00
9 Cross Drainage Works 00
10 Dams and Reservoirs 53
11 Spillways, Energy Dissipation 49

and Spillway Gates
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CH 01 Irrigation and Methods of Irrigation
Q.1 Discuss rotation of crop? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
CH 02 Soil Moisture and Plant Relationship
Q.1 Explain Duty? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Q.2 State the relation between duty and delta? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.3 Describe the consumptive use of water and only enumerate the factors on which it
depends? RAS(Mains)-2012 [20 marks]
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CH 03 Water Requirement of Crops and Canal Irrigation
Not even a single question was asked from this chapter
CH 04 Water Logging and Reclamation of Saline Soil
CH 05 Canal Design
Q.1 What is meant by regime? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.2 Define canal lining? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.3 Compare Lacey's and Kennedy's theories? RAS(Mains)-2012 [05 marks]
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Q.4 Design an irrigation canal by lacey theory. Full supply discharge cumec, coefficient of
roughness 0.225, canal side slope 1:1, longitudinal slope 1 in 5000.
CH 06 Canal Regulation Work
CH 07 Canal Head Works and Seepage Theory
Q.1 Draw a layout of diversion head work and name the component parts?
CH 08 River Engineering
CH 09 Cross Drainage Works
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CH 10 Dams and Reservoirs
Q.1 Why gallery should have arch roof in gravity dam? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.2 Define trap efficiency? RAS (Mains)-2012 [02 marks]
Q.3 State the factors governing the selection of a particular dam?
Q.4 Name four major forces acting on a dam? RAS (Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.5Draw a typical layout of a barrage showing all its components?
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Q.6 Write short notes on:
(a) Silt extruders
(b) Stability criteria of gravity dam
(c)Failure of earth dam
Q.7 List out the forces acting on gravity dam. Give their magnitudes, direction and action by
giving a suitable sketch? RAS (Mains)-2010 [20 marks]
CH 11 Spillways, Energy Dissipation and Spillway Gates
Q.1 Describe the equation for exit-gradient? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.2 Write down expression for exit gradient as per Khosla's theory?
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Q.3 What’s exit gradient? How does it affect the design of a weir?
Q.4 Following Khosla's theory, write expression for the uplift pressure at salient points E, Dand
C of an intermediate pile and a downstream pile as shown in the sketches. Also write the
expression for exit gradient (only in the case of downstream pile).
Q.5 What is khosla’s theory? Discuss the main features and application of this theory.
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BRIDGES
02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this subject
Q.1 What do you understand by training work for bridges?
RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Solution: Refer either by Engineer’s Pride Class Notes or Online Video Lectures.
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Geotechnical Engineering
Importance
1 Origin of soils 05
2 Solids-Water-Air Relationships and 29

Index Properties
3 Classification of Soils 04
4 Soil Structure and Clay Mineralogy 00
5 Soil Compaction 07
6 Principle of Effective Stress, Capillarity 06

and Permeability
7 Seepage through Soil 07
8 Vertical Stresses below applied load 05
9 Compressibility of Soil and 65

Consolidation
10 Shear Strength of Soil 19
11 Stability of Slopes 27
12 Earth Pressure and Retaining12Walls 46
13 Arching in Soil and Braced Cut 00
14 Flexible Retaining Structures and 00

Coffer Dam
15 Shallow Foundation 124
16 Pile Foundation 00
17 Well Foundation 20
18 Machine Foundation 00
ENGINEERS PRIDE 1
19 Soil Exploration 00
20 Foundation on Expensive Soil 00
CH 01 Origin of Soils
Q.1What are the characteristics of Black Cotton Soil? What precautions would you take in
designing and laying foundations in Black Cotton Soil? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [05 Marks]
CH 02 Solids-Water-Air Relationships and Index Properties
Q.1 If the values of D 60, D30and D10, for a soil are 0.71, 0.34 and 0.18 respectively. Determine
the values of coefficient of uniformity and coefficient of curvature?
Solution/Hint: CU = 3.944, CC = 0.9045.
Q.2 What is liquid limit of soil? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.3 Define uniformity coefficient? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
ENGINEERS PRIDE 2
Q.4 Write down stock's equation for finding settling velocity of small particles?
RAS (Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
Q.5 A sample of dry soil weight 68 gm. Find the volume of voids if the total volume of the
sample is 48 ml and specific gravity of solids is 2.65. Also determine the voids ratio?
Q.6 Under what conditions of water content the soil remains plastic?
Q.7 A soil specimen has water content of 10 percent and a wet density of 20 kN/m2. If the
specific gravity of solids is 2.7, determine the dry unit weight and void ratio?
RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
Q.8 What are the different methods to determine the specific gravity of solid particles in the
laboratory? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
Q.9 Differentiate between plasticity index and toughness index?
ENGINEERS PRIDE 3
Q.10 What would be void ratio of fully saturated soil whose water content is 40% and specific
gravity is 2.7? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Solution/Hint: 1.08
Q.11 Define the D10 and D60 in a soil? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.12 For what range of size of soil particles the Stoke's law is valid?
Solution/Hint: 0.0002 mm to 0.2 mm
Q.13 Discuss Three-phase diagram in terms of void ratio? RAS (Mains)-2010[05 Marks]
CH 03 Classifications of Soils
Q.1 As per Indian standard classification which soil is classified as fine-grained soil?
Q.2 If a soil contains percentage of fines between 5-12%, what would be its symbol?
ENGINEERS PRIDE 4
RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
CH 04 Soil Structure and Clay Mineralogy
CH 05 Soil Compaction
Q.1What is the effect of increasing compacting effort on OMC and MDD?
Q.2Explain height of solid method for determination of void ratio?
CH 06 Principle of Effective Stress, Capillarity and

Permeability
ENGINEERS PRIDE 5
Q.1State, “Quick Sand condition" is a type of soil or it is typical stress condition in the soil?
Q.2Write Darcy's formula to define 'Permeability' of a soil sample. Define the terms used?
Q.3 What is the effect on value of effective stress if water table is lowered?
CH 07 Seepage Through Soils
Q.1 Define Phreatic line? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.2 A flow net is plotted for a homogeneous earthen dam of height 26 m and length 2500 m
with free board as 2 m. The analysis of flow net indicates the number of potential drops12
ENGINEERS PRIDE 6
and the number of flow channels as 4. The dam has a horizontal filter of 30 m length at the
downstream end and the coefficient of permeability of the dam material is0.0005 cm/sec.
calculate the seepage loss through the dam? RAS (Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
Solution/Hint: 104 ltr/sec.
CH 08 Vertical Stresses below Applied Loads
Q.1 What is the use of New mark’s chart? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
CH 09 Compressibility of Soil and Consolidation
Q.1 Define coefficient of compressibility of soil? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 Marks]
Q.2 If final expected settlement under a foundation is 300 mm. If the settlement under the
foundation after 2 years is 180 mm, what is the degree of consolidation at this stage?
Solution: U = 60%
ENGINEERS PRIDE 7
Q.3What is consolidation of a soil layer? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.4Define coefficient of compressibility? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
Q.5 Differentiate between coefficient of compressibility and coefficient of volume change?
Q.6 A 24 mm thick clay sample tested in a laboratory reached 50% consolidation in 30

minutes. How much time it will take for layer of clay in the field, from which the sample was
collected, if:
(i) Thickness of layer is 4.8 m and it is sandwiched between two sand layers.
(ii) Thickness of layer is 3.6 m, which is underlain by rocky strata and overlain by sand layer.
Solution: 833.33 days and 1875 days.
Q.7 Describe primary consolidation? RAS (Mains)-2012[05 Marks]
Q.8 Discuss Terzaghi's theory of consolidation, stating the various assumptions and their
validity? RAS (Mains)-2010[05 Marks]
ENGINEERS PRIDE 8
Q.9 A 3 m thick clay layer beneath a building is overlain by a permeable stratum and is
underline by an impervious rock. The coefficient of consolidation of the clay was found to be
0.025 c m3 /minute. The final expected settlement for the layer is 8 cm.
(a) How much time will it take for 80 percent of the total settlement to take place?
(b) Determine the time required for a settlement of 2.5 cm to occur.
(c) Compute the settlement that would occurring one year? RAS(Mains)-2010[20 Marks]
Solution/Hint: a. 1417.5 days, b. 191.75 days, c. 3.45 cm.
Q.10 There is a sand layer up to 5 m below ground surface and then there is clay layer of 3 m
thick. If unit wt of sand is 2 t/m3 and clay is 1.8 t/m3 and the clay layer is subjected to an
additional pressure of 3 t/m2 at it middle point, calculate settlement of clay layer. If water
table rises to ground surface, what be effect on settlement? (mV = 3.5 m2 /t for 10- 13 t/m2
and mv 4.8 m22 /t for 5-8.5 t/m2)? RAS (Mains)-2008 [20 Marks]
Solution/Hint: Settlement = 44.2368 mm, Final Thickness = 3.027 m.
CH 10 Shear Strength of Soil
Q.1 Write the formula to define the shear resistance of soil using standard notation?
ENGINEERS PRIDE 9
Q.2 Under what condition you will test the soil for shear strength parameter to be used for
foundation design? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.3Discuss assumptions and limitations of direct shear test? RAS(Mains)-2012[05 Marks]
Q.4Derive a relationship between the principle stresses at failure by using Mohr-Coulomb

failure criteria? RAS(Mains)-2010[05 Marks]
Q.5 Draw the stress-strain curve for undisturbed sensitive clays, insensitive clays and re-
molded sensitive soft clay? RAS(Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
CH 11 Stability of Slopes
Q.1 What are different factors of safety used in the stability of slopes?
ENGINEERS PRIDE 10
Q.2 Calculate the factor of safety with respect to cohesion, of a clay slope laid at 1 in 2 to a
height of 8 m, if the internal angle of friction is 200 C = 22 kN/m2 and unit weight of soil 19
kN/m3 and the value of Taylor's stability number is 0.0625.
Solution/ Hint: 2.316
Q.3 Describe the Swedish circle method to find out the stability of slopes and develop the
( La + tan N
expression for factor of safety as Fs = RAS(Mains)-2012[20 Marks]
T .
CH 12 Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls
ENGINEERS PRIDE 11
Q.1 Write the different types of earth pressure for design of retaining structures?
Q.2 When the height of a retaining wall is more than about 6 meters which type of retaining
wall is useful and why? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
Q.3 Write expression for depth of tension crack in cohesive soils?
Q.4 Discuss the stability criteria and steps involved for checking the stability of an earth
retaining cantilever wall? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
Q.5 Describe active and passive earth pressures with a small sketch of a retaining wall?
RAS(Mains)-2012[05 Marks]
Q.6 Compute the intensities of active and passive earth pressure at a depth of 8m in dry
cohesion-less sand with an angle of internal friction of 30 and unit weight of 18 kN/ m3 . What
will be the intensities of active and passive earth pressure if the water level rises to the ground
level? Take saturated unit weight of sand as 22 kN/ m3 ?
ENGINEERS PRIDE 12
Q.7 Why a vertical cut up to certain depth is possible in a cohesive soil?
Q.8Calculate total active earth pressure on retaining wall from the data as shown in figure.
Also indicate point of application.
sin 36° =0.587, sin 34° = 0.559 , sin32°=0.53
CH 13 Arching in Soil and Braced Cut
ENGINEERS PRIDE 13
CH 14 Flexible Retaining Structures and Coffer Dam
CH 15 Shallow Foundation
Q.1List the parameters, apart from Terzaghi's bearing capacity factors which determine the
bearing capacity of shallow foundation? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.2What are different types of bearing capacity failures? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
Q.3Write following in respect of Standard Penetration test:
(I) weight of hammer
(ii) fall of hammer
(ii) penetration of sampler for which ‘N’ is counted
(iv) Expression for overburden correction
(v) SPT number for refusal. RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013[05 marks]
ENGINEERS PRIDE 14
Q.4Define net ultimate bearing capacity and net safe bearing capacity of soil?
Q.5What are the assumptions made in the derivation Terzaghi's bearing capacity? Write the
assumption for the ultimate bearing capacity? RAS(Mains)-2010[05 Marks]
Q.6Explain effect of ground water table in the bearing capacity of soil?
20 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this Chapter
Q.7A square footing placed at a depth of 1 m is required to carry a load of 1000 kN. Find the
required size of footing given the following data. C = 10pa ( ) = 380 ,  = 19 kN/ m3 ,
Nc =61.35, Nq = 48.93, N =74.30 and F=3. Assume water table is at the base of footing.
Solution/Hint:1.10 × 1.10 m.
Q.8Estimate the safe bearing capacity of a 1.5 m square footing in saturated clay deposit
with SPT value of 20. The depth of the foundation is 2 m and wt. of soil is 20kN/m 3. Assume
a suitable factor of safety? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [20 Marks]
Solution/Hint:1400 KN.
ENGINEERS PRIDE 15
Q.9Determine the ultimate bearing capacity of a strip footing 1.5 m wide and having depth
of foundation 2.0 m from G.L. The location of water table is 3 m below from ground level
 = 18 / m3 , C = kN / m3 ( N c = 57, N q = 40, N = 41) ? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [20 Marks]
Solution/Hint:2839.35 KN/m2
Q.10Describe the limitation of plate load test? RAS(Mains)-2012[20 Marks]
Q.11A square footing located at a depth of 1.3 m below the ground has to carry safe load of
800 kN. Find the size of the footing if the desired factor of safety is 3.
The soil has the following properties: Void ratio = 0.55 : Degree of saturation = 50 percent:
specific gravity = 2.67,C = 8kN/ m 2 : ( ) = 300 Use Terzaghi's analysis ( ( ) = 300 , Nc = 37.2,
Nq=22.5 and Ny=19.7)? RAS(Mains)-2010[20 Marks]
Solution/Hint: 1.42 × 1.42 m.
CH 16 Pile Foundation
CH 17 Well Foundation
ENGINEERS PRIDE 16
Q.1 Discuss the different types of well foundations with the help of neat sketches. Describe
the components of a well foundation. What are the corrective measures adopted to keep tilts
and shifts within permissible limits, while well sinking?
CH 18 Machine Foundation
CH 19 Soil Exploration
CH 20 Foundation on Expensive Soil
ENGINEERS PRIDE 17
ENGINEERS PRIDE 18
HYDROLOGY

Importance
1 Introduction 00
2 Hydrometeorology 09
3 Measurement of Precipitation 05
4 Abstraction from Precipitation 05
5 Runoff 00
6 Stream Flow Measurement 00
7 Hydrograph 34
8 Floods 00
9 Flood Routing 05
10 Ground Water Hydrology 02
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CH 01 Introduction
CH 02 Hydrometeorology
Q.1 Define orographic precipitation? RAS(Mains)-2012 [02 marks]
Q.2 State the factors affecting rainfall? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.3 Name different types of precipitations. Discuss the orographic type of precipitation?
CH 03 Measurement of Precipitation
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Q.1 There are four rain gauge stations existing in the catchment of a river. The average annual,
rainfall values at these stations are 800, 620, 400 and 540 mm respectively.
(a) Determine the optimum number of rain-gauges in the catchment, if desired to limit the
error in the mean value of rainfall in the catchment to 10%.
(b) How many gauges will then be required to be installed?
Solution/Hint: a. Optimum No. of Rain gauges = 06,
b. Additional Rain gauges required = 02
CH 04 Abstractions from Precipitation
Q.1 Describe the factors affecting evapo-transpiration process. Mention major difference
between transpiration and evaporation? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[05 marks]
CH 05 Runoff
CH 06 Stream Flow Measurement
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CH 07 Hydrograph
Q.1 What is unit hydrograph? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Q.2 Define unit hydrograph? RAS (Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.3 Write short notes on:
(a). Hydrograph
Q.4 Define and state the use of hydrographs? RAS(Mains)-2010[05 marks]
Q.5 Following ordinates of flood hydrograph were recorded in a stream resulting from a
storm of 6-hour duration in a catchment having an area of 113.4 sq.km.
Time (hr) 0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Discharge (cumecs) 5 10 20 35 30 20 15 10 5
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Base flow is 5 cumecs.
(a) Find the ordinates of direct runoff hydrograph.
(b) Find the direct runoff in cm and in cubic meter.
(c) Find the ordinates of unit hydrograph. What is duration of this unit hydrograph?
CH 08 Floods
CH 09 Flood Routing
Q.1 What do you understand by flood routing through a reservoir?
CH 10 Ground Water Hydrology
Q.1 Define aquifer and aquifuge? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Importance
1 Introduction to PM 00
2 Fundamentals of Network 00
3 PERT 00
4 CPM 25
5 Crashing 00
6 Updating and Resource Allocation 00
7 A-O-N Diagram 00
8 Engineering Economy 00
CH 01 Introduction to Project Management
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(not even a single question was asked from this chapter)
CH O2 Fundamental of Networks
CH 03 PERT
CH 04 Critical Path Method
Q.1 Compare 'Critical Path Method' and 'Program Evaluation and Review Technique
(C.P.M. and P.E.R.T) ?
Q.2 Compare CPM and PERT and establish relation between the two?
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CH 05 Crashing
(Not even a single was question asked from this chapter)
CH 06 Updating and Resource Allocation
CH 07 A-O-N Diagram
CH 08 Engineering Economy
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Construction Technology
Q.1 Differentiate blistering and peeling of plaster. RAS (Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.2 Explain the meaning of term damp-proofing. RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.3 What type of flooring will you suggest for:
(a) Gymnasium
(b) Dancing hall
(c) Theatre
(d) Important temple
Q.4 What is tread? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.5 Name two types of doors. RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
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Q.6 Give comparison between English and Double Flemish bond with neat sketch.
Q.7 Discuss the terrazzo, mosaic flooring. RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008 [05 marks]
Q.8 Draw a simple sketch of a jack arch roof and illustrate the construction of jack arches.
Q.9 Discuss briefly the causes and effects of dampness. RAS(Mains)-2008 [05
marks]
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HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

Importance
1 Introduction 02
2 Geometric Design 47
3 Traffic Engineering 41
4 Highway Material 02
5 Pavement Design 38
6 Highway Construction 47
7 Highway Maintenance 00
8 Hill Road 00
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CH 01 Introduction
Q.1 Write the name of various types of survey to be carried out for locating a proposed road?
CH 02 Geometric Design
Q.1 Why is Camber provided? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Q.2 Briefly discuss non-passing sight distance? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.3 Give significance of Transition curves? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.4 Mention the formula for Super elevation? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.5 Define the term Camber? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]

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Q.6 Define camber? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.7Calculate the stopping sight distance for design speed of 80 kmph. Take the total reaction
time 2.5 seconds and coefficient of friction 0.35?
Q.8 Describe various road gradients? RAS(Mains)-2012 [05 marks]
Q.9 Calculate the safe stopping sight distance for the design speed of 72 km/hr for two-way
traffic on a single road. Assume coefficient of friction as 0.4, g as 10 m/second 2 and the
reaction time of the driver as 2.5 seconds? RAS(Mains)-2008 [05 marks]
Solution/Hint:200 m
Q.10 The design speed of a highway is 80 kmph. There is a horizontal curve of radius200 m.
Calculate the super-elevation needed to maintain this speed. If the maximum super-elevation
of 0.07 is not to be exceeded, calculate the maximum allowable speed on this horizontal
curve. Take safe limit of transverse coefficient of friction as 0.15?
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CH 03 Traffic Engineering
Q.1 Define the 'speed' and 'density' of a traffic stream? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 marks]
Q.2 Differentiate between on-street and off-street parking facilities?
Q. 3 Explain the term traffic? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.4 What is traffic rotary? What are its main objectives?
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Q.5 Explain PIEV theory? RAS(Mains)-2012[05 marks]
Q.6 Explain Traffic engineering, and also explain traffic volume study method of traffic
census? RAS (Mains)-2010 [05 marks]
Q.7 What do you understand by the origin and destination studies? Give its functions. Name
different methods of conduction origin and destination study? Explain any one method?
CH 04 Highway Material
Q.1 Differentiate between Bitumen and Tar? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2013[02 marks]
CH 05 Pavement Design
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Q.1 Write two main advantages of rigid pavements over flexible pavements?
Q.2 What do you understand by base coat? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.3 Give the classification of highway pavements on the basis of the structural behavior?
Q.4 Name two types of roads? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.5 Briefly explain the IRC: 37-2001 bituminous pavement design method?
Q.6 Name different factors affecting the design of pavement. Discuss briefly one of them.
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Q.7Plate bearing tests were conducted with 70 cm diameter plate on the soil sub grade and
15cm base course. The pressure recorded at 0.6 cm deflection for both the layers were
respectively 1 kg/cm and 2 kg/cm2. Design the pavement section for 25000 kg wheel load
with tyre pressure 10 kg/cm2. Consider the plate to be rigid?
CH 06 Highway Construction
Q.1What is water bound macadam road? RPSC-AEN(Mains)-2008[02 marks]
Q.2 Explain penetration macadam and bituminous macadam? RAS(Mains)-2010 [05 marks]
Q.3 Describe the construction of Water Bound Macadam (WBM) road?
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Q.4 What is water bound macadam (WBM) road? State the stage of construction of WBM
road? RAS(Mains)-2010 [20 marks]
CH 07 Highway Maintenance
CH 08 Hill Road
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RPSC-AEn(Mains) CE Conventional Questions
2019
(Chapter-wise Conventional Questions of RAS-2008, RAS-2010, RAS-2012, AEn-2008 & AEn-2013)
For
RPSC AEn Mains(CE) 2018 Examination
S.No. Examination Number of Conventional Questions
1. RPSC | RAS|2008|Paper-1 39
7. RPSC | AEn|2008|Paper-1 39
Total Conventional Questions in this Book= 390
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OFFICIAL SYLLABUS | OPTIONAL SUBJECT (MAIN EXAMINATION)
Subject- CIVIL ENGINEERING - I
Maximum Marks: 200
A. STRENGTH OF MATEIALS: Behavior of engineering materials in tension,

compression and shear, elastic limit, yield stress, proof stress, nominal stress,
actual stress and ultimate stress, factor of safety, load factor and elastic
constants. Principal stresses and strains, Strain energy, theories of elastic failure.
Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams, stress due to
bending moment and shear force, design of section, section modulus,
elementary theory of torsion, combined bending and torsion. Forces in statically
determinate plane trusses.
Slope and deflection of statically determinate beams, deflection of statically

determinate frames – Buckling of columns. Euler's, Rankine's and secant
formulae. Combined, direct and bending stresses for short columns. Thin
cylindrical and spherical shells.
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B. SOIL AND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING: Soil Exploration: Methods of site
exploration, boring, sampling, standard penetration test. Preliminary definitions
and relationship: Water content unit weight, specific gravity, void ratio, porosity
and degree of saturation, density index, phase relationship.
Index Properties: Specific gravity, particle size distribution, consistency of soils.

Classifications of soils, field identification.
Laboratory Test: Particle size analysis, liquid limit, plastic limit, proctor density,
field density, permeability, shear box and unconfined.
Soil water: Inter-granular and pore water pressure, Quick sand phenomenon,
permeability, Flow not and its uses.
Vertical pressure distribution: Boussinesg's equations, Circular load, pressure

bulb and its significance, Newmark's chart. Contact pressure distribution.
Consolidation: Concept of one-dimensional consolidation. Laboratory

consolidation test over consolidated normally consolidated soils, settlement
analysis.
Shear Strength: Basic concept, Mohr-Coulomb Failure theory and measurement

of shear strength.
Earth Pressure: Lateral earth pressures (Active and Passive), Rankine's and
Coulomb's theory.
Stability of slopes: Methods of slices, friction circle method, Taylor's method.
Bearing Capacity: Definitions, Terzaghi's method, general shear and local shear
failures, plate load test.
Compaction: Field Compaction method, water content, field compaction control

and factors affecting compaction. Pile Foundation: Types of piles, driving of
piles, load carrying capacity of piles, pile load testing, under-reamed pile
foundation, bored compaction piles.
Well Foundations: Caissons, shapes of wells and component parts depth of well
foundation and bearing capacity, forces acting on a well foundation. Well
sinking.
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C. THEORY OF STRUCTURES: Statically Indeterminate Structures: Static and
kinematics indeterminacy, Energy theorems, Stiffness and flexibility methods
elementary analysis of structures, methods off consistent deformation, slope
deflection and moment distribution. Analysis of beams (including continuous)
and portal frames, Influence lines, Influence lines for moment, shear and
reaction for statically determinate beams and planner trusses. Muller-Breslau
Principle and influence
lines for indeterminate beams. Rolling loads on beams- shear force and bending
moment due to concentrated loads, uniformly distributed loads- shorter and
longer than span.
D. STRUCTURAL DESIGN-I: Loads: Specifications for loads on buildings and

bridges. Reinforce cement concrete: Limit state theory, resistance to bending,
shear and bond. Design of singly and doubly reinforced beams, one way, two
way and flat slabs, columns with axial; and uniaxial moment loading, footing,
cantilever and counterfort retaining walls, simple underground and elevated
reservoirs, cantilever sheds, simple rectangular portal frames, spherical domes,
staircase.
Pre-stressed Concrete: Properties of high-grade concrete and high tensile steel,

pre-tensioning and post tensioning losses in pre-stress. Analysis and design of
rectangular beams and slab.
E. STRUCTURAL DESIGN-II: Steel Structures: Tension and compression

members, single and built up sections, connection and splices, roof trusses,
simple beams and Purlin connections, columns, lacing and batten, Grillage,
Gusseted and slab base foundation. Plate and gantry girders, through and deck
type plate girder bridges and with lateral bracings.
Subject- CIVIL ENGINEERING - II
Maximum Marks: 200
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A. FLUID MECHANICS: Fluid properties, types of flow, Fluid statics, forces on
fully and partially submerged bodies, stability of floating bodies. Fluid
kinematics, acceleration of fluid particle, velocity potential and stream function,
irrotational flows, ideal fluid flow, Bernoulli's, Naiver Stokes, Reynold's
equations, application. Flow measuring devices. Momentum and angular
momentum principles as applied to fluid in a control volume, applications to jets.
Introduction of viscous flow, concept of drag. Flow through pipes, Laminar and
turbulent. Equations for boundary layer thickness and boundary shear over flat
plates. Channel Flows (GVF and RVF), surges. Dimensional analysis and
similitude techniques.
B. SURVEYING: Distance Measurements: Use of steel and metallic tapes,

application of corrections, measurement of base line, errors in base line
measurements, reduction to mean sea level, specifications for base line
measurements, optical measurements of distances, use of substance bars. Angle
Measurements: Principles of theodolite constrictions, temporary and
permanent adjustment, precision in relation to nature of work, compass,
varieties, limitations. Traverse adjustments.
Vertical Measurements: Use of leveling instruments of level, level tubes,

estimation of sensitivity, optics, care and maintenance, parameters to define
quality of telescope, leveling instruments and theodolites, methods of records
and reducing, stadia reductions, use of level rods, contouring, drainage and
watershed lines.
Methods of filling in details: Chain and compass, plane table and traverse
surveys. Principles and adjustments of closed traverse, determination of missing
data, solution of two point and three-point problems.
Other Surveys: Curve ranging using linear and angular measurements, simple
compound and spiral curves.
Measurements of area and volumes: Use of planimeter, measurements of areas

and volumes including prismoidal, trapezoidal and Simpson's method.
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C. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: (i) Building Materials: building stones, building
bricks, steel (Plain, Tor, High-tensile and Structural), Timber, lime, cement, sand,
surkhi, cinder, stone slabs and lintels, aggregates for cement concrete, paints,
distempers, use of pozzolana manufacturing of lime concrete, cement concrete
for plain, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete work.
(ii) Road Materials: Coarse aggregate, screenings and binding materials for
WBM. Bricks for soling. coarse and fine aggregate for bituminous roads, IRC
standard size aggregates, Tars and Asphalt. Asphaltic concrete, Asphaltic
emulsions, Mastic Asphalt and Minerals fillers.
(iii) Constructions Stone Masonry: Ashlar, course rubble, random rubble, stone
pillar, dry stone and arch masonry.
Bricks Masonry: Types and their uses hollow and reinforced brick work.
Wood work: doors and windows.
Steel works: Structural steel work, metal doors and windows.
Roofing: Stone slab roofing, G.C. Steel sheet roofing, Asbestos cement sheet
roofing, jack arch roofing, tile and thatch roofing.
Flooring: Cement concrete flooring, flag stone flooring, terrazzo mosaic flooring,
Terrazzo file flooring, Brick on edge flooring, timber Granolithic floor finish,
linoleum and other floorings.
Plastering: Lime plaster, cement sand plaster, composite, plaster, rough coat
plaster, Araish plastering with Gypsum, Plaster of Paris, painting.
Miscellaneous: Damp proof course, anti-termite treatment, sill, coping and

corbelling.
Centering and Shuttering: Centering form work, shuttering and moulds, timber
trestles and false work, scaffolding and shoring, under pinning.
Sanitary and Water Supply: Providing and laying galvanized iron PVC, asbestos
cement, stone ware, cast iron and RCC pipes; sewerage and drainage system;
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overhead and underground tanks; manholes and gully chambers; septic tank;
soak pit, dispersion trench, floor and wall treatment in toilets, glazed tile work,
downpour pipes.
Construction Management: Management of construction, plants and

equipment’s. Planning for construction using network analysis C.P.M. and PERT
techniques.
Shallow foundation: spread foundation, combined footing and strap footing,

Mat or Raft Footing.
D. HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING: Engineering

Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration and
infiltration. Estimation of dependable runoff factors effecting runoff. Rainfall
runoff relationship, flood/drought estimation using frequency analysis and unit
hydrograph methods. Groundwater hydrology, aquifers, steady flow towards
fully penetrating wells confined and unconfined aquifers. Crop water
requirements: consumptive use of water. Water depth and frequency of
irrigation. Soil moisture and its variation in the root zone. Wilting point. Field
capacity. Different methods of irrigation and irrigation efficiency. Duty, delta
and outlet factor. Cropping patterns. Intensity of irrigation, Command area
development and its related problems.
Diversion Head Works: Principles of design of weirs on non-permeable and

permeable foundations. Khosla's theory, designs for uplift and exit gradient. Silt
exclusion from canal head works.
Canals: Lined and unlined canals. Lacey's and Kennedy's theories, Tractive force
approach. Types of lining and its selection criteria.
Lift Irrigation from Canals and Wells
Ground water availability in unconfined aquifers. Safe yield formulae,

construction and maintenance of wells. Relative merits of lift irrigation and flow
irrigation.
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Storage Works: Different types of dams. Elementary concepts of masonry,
concrete, earthen, buttress and arch dams. Forces gravity dams. Structural
behavior stability considerations and stress variation in gravity dams.
Appurtenances, Foundation Treatment and control of seepage.
Multi-purpose Project: Compatibility of Multi-purpose uses. Data needed in

planning of multi-purpose water resources projects. Reservoir planning,
Environmental consequences of irrigation. Water logging, problems of alkalinity
and salinity, Farm drainage and CAD works.
E. TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: Survey investigation and

preparation of road project. Highway standard classification, land width,
building line center line, formation width, terrain classification, pavement width
Camber longitudinal gradients, sight distance horizontal curve, super elevation,
vertical curve, lateral and vertical clearances. Design of Pavement: Flexible
pavements.
Pavement Construction: Sub-base, base course and shoulder stone/kankar brick

soling, WBM courses, shoulders. Granular sub-base, stabilized soil roads,
cement/lime stabilized sub-base, sand bitumen base course, crushed cement
concrete base/sub-base course.
Bituminous Course: Prime and tack coats, surface dressing, open graded premix
carpet, semi dense carpet, built-up spray grout base course, bituminous base
binder course. Asphaltic concrete seal coats, mixed seal surfacing. Penetration
macadam base/binder course, full and semi grouts.
Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics, road user characteristics, vehicular

characteristics, volume, speed and delay studies origin and destination study,
traffic flow characteristics, traffic capacity and parking studies, traffic regulation,
traffic control devices, Intersection control. System approach in traffic
management.
Bridge Engineering: Components of bridges, classification of bridges,

requirements of an ideal bridge, selection of bridge site, Bridge alignment, site
investigation and collection of data, waterway of bridges. Economic span scour
depth of foundation, Afflux, clearance, free board. Type of bridge
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superstructures and methods of erection, bridge bearings, joints in bridge,
wearing coat, Railing, parapet and approach slab.
Type of bridge foundation, bridge pier, adjustment and wing walls. Training work
for bridges and protection works. Low cost bridges, causeway, timber bridges,
suspension bridges, pipe and slab culverts.
F. WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY ENGINEERING: Water Supply Engineering:

Quantitative requirements of water supply for urban and rural areas. Variation
in demand. Forecast of population. Different sources of water supply, lakes,
rivers and ground water. Intake arrangements. Drinking water standard for
water. Bacteriological test. Pumping of raw water. Design of rising mains. Water
treatment, flow diagram, sedimentation coagulation, filtration and disinfection,
water softening and aeration of water. Water distribution system and their
design and analysis. Clear water reservoirs. Rural water supply and sanitation.
Problems of low-cost potable water for rural population. Tube wells for water
supply. Safe yield from tube wells. Sanitary Engineering: sewerage, separate
sewers and combined sewers. Hydraulic and structural design considerations.
Different types of pipe material and different shapes of buildup sewers.
Superimposed load n sewers. House plumbing, various accessories and
arrangement. Sewage pumping station.
Characterization of Sewage: Physical, chemical and biological analysis, Industrial

waste water and its problems, natural purification process through soil mass and
through water bodies self-purification of streams. Sewage treatment, Physical
treatment, screening, skimming tanks, Grit chamber, Settling tanks. Secondary
(biological) treatment, trickling filters and high rate bio filters. Activated sludge
and accelerated aeration plants. Secondary, settling tanks, sludge digesters and
sludge drying. Final disposal, Low cost waste water treatment oxidation ponds,
oxidation ditches, aerated lagoons, septic tank, anaerobic lagoons. Dry refuse
disposal. Basic concepts of Urban and Rural sanitation.
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Content
S.No. Subject No. of Marks Page

CQs No.
1. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 47 232 12
2. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 62 364 24
3 THEORY OF STRUCTURE 18 213 40
4 RCC & PSC 27 168 47
5 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 19 128 56
6 FLUID MECHANICS 37 200 62
7 SURVEYING 40 227 73
8 BUILDING MATERIAL 20 91 86
9 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 02 25 92
10 HYDROLOGY 12 60 95
11 IRRIGATION ENGINEERING 21 162 101
12 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING 30 177 109
13 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 42 306 117
14 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 9 30 128
15 BRIDGES 1 2 130
16 GEOLOGY 1 2 131
TOTAL 390 2400
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STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
S. NO. CHAPTER NAME Marks TIP-Students are

advised to decide
1 Introduction to SOM 63
relative
2 SFD and BMD 30 importance of
each chapter
3 CG and MOI 00
based on the
4 Deflection 72 weightage(marks)
and prepare
5 Transformation of 20
Stresses accordingly. For
6 Bending Stress 07 example, chapter
1 Introduction to
7 Shear Stress 05
SOM & Deflection
8 Torsion 07 are highly
important and
9 Springs 00
should be given
10 Columns 24 highest priority
while preparing
11 Pressure vessels 02
12 Combined stress 02
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CH 01 Introduction to Strength of Materials
Q.1Give the interrelationship between modulus of elasticity (E), modulus of rigidity (C) and
bulk modulus of solids (K)? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Solution: Refer either Engineers Pride’s Class Notes or Online Video Lectures
Q.2 Define Poisson's ratio of materials? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Q.3 Define Modulus of Rigidity of a material? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.4 Define Hooke's law? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
Q.5 Define 0.1% proof stress? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
Q.6 What is the relation between Young's modules and Bulk modulus?
Q.7What is free body diagram? RAS(Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
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Q.8 Define yield point? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
Q.9 What is the relation between modulus of rigidity (G) and modulus of elasticity (E)?
Q.10 Define modulus of shear resilience? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
Q.11 Define proof stress? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.12 What is the relation between modulus of elasticity E and bulk modulus K?
Q.13 What do you understand by proof resilience? RAS(Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.14 What will be elongation of a rod due to its own weight?
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Q.15 Draw the stress-strain curve for mild steel and show the salient points.
Q.16 A round bar of steel tapers uniformly from a diameter of 3.5 cm t0 2.5 cm in a length of
50 cm. If an axial force of 35000 N is applied at each end, determine the elongation of the bar,
E =205 kN /mm2 .RAS(Mains)-2012[05 Marks]
Solution/Hint: 0.124mm
Q.17 Explain the relation between linear and shear strain.
Q.18 A prismatic bar of circular cross section is loaded by a direct tensile force of 80 kN. The
bar has length equal to 3 m and diameter as 40 mm. It is made of metal with modulus of
elasticity, E = 70 GPa and Poisson's ratio v = 1/3. Calculate the elongation, the decrease in
diameter and change in volume of the bar.
Solution/Hint: Elongation=2.728mm, Decrease in Diameter = 0.01213mm, Change in

Volume=1142.81 mm3
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CH 02 SFD and BMD
Q.1 A cantilever 2 m long carries a gradually varying load over the whole span, from zero at
free end and increment of load 25 kN /m towards the fixed end. Determine the value of shear
force at the fixed end? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Solution/Hint: Total Load= 25KN, Shear Force at Fixed End= 25 KN.
Q.2 Explain "Point of Contra-flexure"? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 Marks]
Q.3 Write the relationship between rate of loading W, Shear force V and bending moment
M in a beam? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.4 Define point of contra-flexure in a beam? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.5 What is point of contra-flexure and in which type of beams it occurs?
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Q.6 Draw the Bending moment and shear force diagrams for the beam shown above with the
given loads?
Solution/ Hint:
RA = 7.5 KN; RC = 10 KN;
for span AB: VA= 7.5 KN, MA= 0 KN.m, VB= 3.5 KN, MB= 11KN.m
for span BC: VB= -2 KN, MB = 11 KN.m, VC = -8 KN, MC = -4 KN.m
for span CD: VC = 2 KN, MC = -4 KN.m, VD = 2 KN, MD = 0 KN.m
[For SFD and BMD diagram, refer either Engineer’s Pride class notes or online video lectures].
CH 03 CG and MOI
Not a single question was asked from this chapter.
CH 04 Deflection
Q.1 What is principle of virtual work? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 Marks]
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Q.2 Using Moment Area Theorem, find the vertical deflection of a cantilever of span L,
subjected to u.d.l over entire span. (EI= Const.) RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
Solution/Hint: -WL4/8EI.
Q.3 Explain Unit load method to determine the deflection at a point in given truss due to
applied loads. Write only steps? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
Q.4 A beam ABCD is simply supported at ends 'A' and 'B' is loaded as shown in figure.
Taking E = 2 x 102N/mm2 and I = 8000 cm4. Determine: (1) Deflection at mid span
(ii) Maximum Deflection.
Solution: 1. Deflection at Mid Span = 5.677 mm (downward)
2. Maximum Deflection = 5.8372 mm (downward)
Q.5 Find out the slope and deflection of the center line of a simply supported beam with
central point load by double integration method?
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Solution/Hint: Slope at A = -WL2/16 EI, Maximum Deflection at Centre = -WL3/48EI
Q.6 Determine the angle of rotation and deflection at the free end of a cantilever beam AB
with a uniform load wt/m acting over the middle third of span.
Solution/Hint: Angle of Rotation at B = 7 WL3/162 EI, Deflection at B = 23 WL4/648 EI
CH O5 Transformation of Stresses
Q.1 If fbt and f c are the coexistent bending tensile stress and shear stress in a member, what
will be the equivalent stress f e ?RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 marks]
Q.2What do you understand by 'Principal Stress'? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.3Define principal plane of stress? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 Marks]
Q.4 Differentiate between major principal stress and minor principal stress?
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Q.5 Describe strain energy in terms of principal stresses? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
Q.6 Show that in a general biaxial state of stress, the maximum shear stress is given by half
the algebraic difference of the principal stresses? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[05 marks]
Q.7 Discuss different theories of failure of metals subjected to steady constant stresses?
CH 06 Bending Stress
Q.1 Write the value of bending stress at extreme fiber of a rectangular cross-section150 x 300
mm, if it is subjected to a bending moment of 100kN-m?
Solution/Hint: 44.44 N/mm2
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Q.2 Write the assumptions involved in bending theory? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [05 Marks]
CH 07 Shear Stress
Q.1 Prove that the shearing stress distribution over Rectangular beam is parabolic?
CH 08 Torsion
Q.1 Why a hollow shaft having same X-sectional as that of a solid shaft, carries more torsion?
Q.2 Find the torque which a shaft of 150 mm diameter can transmit safely, if the shear
stress is not to exceed 110 N/mm2? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [05 Marks]
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Solution/Hint: 72.89 KN-m
CH 09 Springs
Not a single question was asked from this chapter.
CH 10 Columns
Q.1 Write the Euler’s Column formula for the following conditions
(i) Both ends are fixed

(ii) One end is fixed, and another end is free. RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013 [02 Marks]
Q.2 Write Euler's formula to calculate the compressive load carrying capacity of a long
column having effective length Le? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
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Q.3 Compare the ratio of the strength of a solid column to that of a hollow column of same
cross-sectional area. The internal dia. of hollow column is 3/5 of the external diameter. Both
columns have same length and end conditions i.e., hinged at ends?
Solution/Hint:0.47058
CH 11 Pressure Vessels
Q.1 What is a thin cylinder? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
CH 12 Combined Stress
Q.1 What is “Kern” of a section? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
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Building Materials
SR CHAPTER NAME Marks Relative

NO. Importance
1 Cement 11
2 Concrete 19
3 Brick and Stone Masonry 37
4 Mortar and Lime 00
5 Timber 22
6 Paints, Oils and Distempers 00
7 Glass 00
8 Other Important Building 02

Materials
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CH 01 Cement
Q.1 Name the apparatus used for following test of cement -
(a) Setting time
(b) Soundness
Q.2 What is rapid hardening cement?
Q.3 Write down four principal mineral compounds in Portland cement?
Q.4 Name different Lab tests performed on cement. Discuss briefly any one test?
CH 02 Concrete
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Q.1 What is curing of concrete?
Q.2 Define flakiness index of aggregates?
Q.3Describe "water-cement ratio law" given by Professor Abrams?
Q.4 How is consistency different from workability for concrete?
Q.5 Write in brief the different factors affecting properties of concrete?
CH 03 Bricks and Stone Masonry
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02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this Chapter
Q.1 Match list-I with list -II
List-I List-II
A-Granite water worm pebble
B-Sandstone igneous rock
C-Gneiss sedimentary
D-Gravel metamorphic
Q.2 What is dressing of stone? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.3What is frog? State its importance in clay bricks? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2008 [02 Marks]
Q.4Define the term building stone? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
Q.5What do you understand by drip stone? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
Q.6 Define closer? RAS (Mains)-2008 [02 marks]
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Q.7Give comparison between English and double Flemish bond with neat sketch?
Q.8 Discuss briefly the qualities of good building stone? RAS (Mains)-2008 [20 marks]
CH 04 Mortar and Lime
CH 05 Timber
Q.1 What is seasoning of timber? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02 marks]
Q.2 Describe defects in Timbers with neat sketches? RAS (Mains)-2012[20 marks]
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CH 06 Paints, Oils and Distempers
(not even a single question asked from this chapter)
CH 07 Glass
(not even a single question asked from this chapter)
CH 08 Other Important Building Material
Q.1 Define asphalt? RAS(Mains)-2010 [02 marks]
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Design of Steel Structures
1 Introduction to DSS 07
2 Connections 30
3 Tension Members 11
4 Compression Members 51
5 Beams 20
6 Plate Girder 07
7 Gantry Girder 00
8 Industrial Sheds 02
9 Plastic Analysis 00
ENGINEERS PRIDE
1
CH 01 Basic Introduction of DSS
Q.1What are the lateral loads, which are considered in the design of a structure?
Q.2 A structure is to be constructed, where basic wind pressure is 44 m/sec, risk factor = 1,
terrain and size factor is 0.98, topographic factor is 1.0. Determine the design wind pressure?
Solution/Hint: 1.155 KN/m2
CH 02 Connections
Q.1 Two plates 120 mm x 10 mm are overlapped and connected together by transverse fillet
weld to transmit a pull: Design a welded connection and determine the maximum pull which
can be transmitted by the plate, if the allowable stress in the weld is 110 N/mm 2?
ENGINEERS PRIDE
Solution/Hint: 78.54 KN
2
Q.2 Differentiate between a Lap Joint Weld and Butt joint Weld?
Q.3A bolt is subjected to an axial pull of 12 kN together with a transverse shear force of 6
kN.Determine the diameter of the bolt according to the five failure theories. Given the
following:
Elastic limit in tension: 300 N/mm2
Factor of safety: 3
Passion is ratio: 0.3RAS (Mains)-2010 [20 Marks]
CH 03 Tension Members
Q.1What is the basis of design of a steel tension member?
Q.2What are the different types of tension members are used?

ENGINEERS PRIDE
3
Q.3 Explain how net effective area for angle and Tees in tension members is computed?
Q.4Write the principal step in the design of a steel member subjected to axial tension?
CH 04 Compression Member
Q.1Write two situations in which “Grillage foundation” is provided?
Q.2 If a flange splice is needed in a plate girder, what is the desired location for it and why?
ENGINEERS PRIDE
Q.3 What are different modes of failure of a steel column? RAS (Mains)-2010 [02 Marks]
4
Q.4What are the principal step in the design of angle as compression member?
Q.5 A column section having both width and depth equal to 250 mm, C 85.6 carries an axial
load of 600 kN. Design slab base for column. The allowable bearing pressure on concrete is 4
N/mm2. The allowable bending stress in the slab base is 185 N/mm2 (MPa)?
Solution/Hint: Thickness of Base Plate = 29.25 mm
Q.6Write steps to design a steel column having effective length Le and to carry a load P?
CH 05 Beams
Q.1A steel section ISWB 500@95.2 kg/m is used as a cantilever of span 2 m. Find the
ENGINEERS PRIDE
intensity of u.d.l. including self-weight which can be supported?
Solution/Hint: 181.36 KN/m.

5
CH 06 Plate Girder
Q.1Why intermediate/vertical stiffeners are used in plate girders?
Q.2Differentiate between vertical stiffeners and load bearing stiffeners?
CH 07 Gantry Girder
CH 08 Industrial Sheds

ENGINEERS PRIDE
Q.1 Define ‘principal rafter’? RAS (Mains)-2012 [02 Marks]
6
CH 09 Plastic Analysis
ENGINEERS PRIDE
7
GEOLOGY
Q.8Match list-I with list-II
List-I List-II
A - Granite Water worm pebble
B - Sandstone Igneous rock
C - Gneiss Sedimentary
D - Gravel Metamorphic
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Fluid Mechanics

SR NO. CHAPTER NAME Marks Relative

1 Fluid and it’s Properties 06

2 Pressure and it’s Measurement 02

4 Buoyancy and Floatation 23

7 Flow Measurement Device 02

13 Boundary Layer Theory 02

14 Drag and Lift 04

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.1 Define Dynamic Viscosity? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 MARKS]

Q.2What is kinematic viscosity? What are its units? RAS (Mains)-2010[02MARKS]

Q.3 What factors affect the rise of liquid in a capillary tube?

RAS (MAINS)-2008[02 MARKS]

CH 02 Pressure and its Measurement

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.1DefinePascal's Law? RAS (Mains)-2012[02 MARKS]

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.1Differentiate between total pressure and center of pressure?

CH 04 Buoyancy and Floatation

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.1Define Metacenter and Meta-centric Height? RPSC-AEN (Mains)-2013[02MARKS]

Q.2State the condition for a floating body in stable equilibrium?

Q.3Differentiate between buoyancy and center of buoyancy? RAS (Mains)-2010[02 MARKS]

is 1.03, what is the weight of ship? RAS (Mains)-2008[02MARKS]

Solution/Hint: 123600 kg or 123.6 tones.

05 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this chapter

sea water = 10.05 kN / m3]? RAS(Mains)-2012[05marks]

bodies? RAS (Mains)-2010[05MARKS]

metacentric height? RAS (Mains)-2008[05MARKS]

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.1DefineStreamFunction? RPSC-AEN (MAINS)-2013[02MARKS]

Q.2Define Irrotational Flow? RAS(MAINS)-2012[02 MARKS]

Q. 3 Define Velocity Potential? RAS(MAINS)-2012[02 MARKS]

Q.4Define Streamlines? RAS (MAINS)-2010[02MARKS]

Q.5 What is a continuity equation of flow? RAS(MAINS)-2008[02MARKS]

05 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

(i) Velocity Potential and

(ii) Stream Function RPSC- AEN(MAINS)-2013[05MARKS]

Q.7A stream function is defined by the expression = 2𝑥2 − 𝑦3,

RAS (Mains)-2012(5 MARKS)

20 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.9 Derive the continuity equation in three-dimensional flow in the form of

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

05 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.3 State and prove Bernoulli's equation? RAS(Mains)-2010[05 MARKS]

20 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.5 Derive the Bernoulli's equation and state its assumptions?

CH 07 Flow Measurement Device

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

05 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

CH 09 Model and Similitude

02 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

Q.1What is Reynold's number, how it defines the type of flow?

05 Marks Conventional Questions asked by RPSC from this chapter

(i) Transform the system to an equivalent 450 mm diameter pipe, and

(ii) Determine an equivalent diameter for the pipe, 2550 m long.

Q.2 What conditions are to be satisfied in solving

(i) A pipe line in series

(ii) Pipe line in parallel

20 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this chapter

20 Marks Conventional Question asked by RPSC from this chapter

Solution/Hint: KS = 0.41675 × 10-3 mm

CH 13 Boundary Layer Theory