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1. Identify the CORRECT statement about Simply Supported beam.

A

BM – Zero at supports, SF – Max at supports

B

BM – Max at supports, SF – Zero at supports

C

BM – Max at supports, SF – Max at supports

D

BM – Zero at supports, SF – Zero at supports

2. The possibility of formation of voids in concrete can be reduced by using water-cement ratio as:

A

Steady

B

Minimum

C

Uniform

D

Maximum

3. Choose the INCORRECT statement.

A

Design mix is used for M25 and above concrete grades.

B

Concrete is a brittle material.

C

Aggregates are inactive materials that increase the volume of concrete.

D

Nominal mix considers the properties of different materials used.

4. Which one of the following operations is not done by the theodolite?

A

Setting line between given lines

B

Prolonging a line

C

Finding intersection of points

D

Measuring only horizontal angles

5. A bar is subjected to a uniform tensile stress of 100N/mm2. Find the intensity of normal stress on a plane the normal to which is inclined 30o to the axis of the bar:

A

60 N/mm2

B

80 N/mm2

C

100 N/mm2

D

75 N/mm2

6. The rate of rise or fall along the length of road with respect to the horizontal is called:

A

Superelevation

B

Grade compensation

C

Gradient

D

Camber

7. The bitumen emulsion is classified as:

A

Rapid curing

B

Anionic and cationic

C

Medium curing

D

Slow curing

8. Shear Stress induced in a shaft varies:

A

Linearly with maximum at the centre to Zero at extreme fibre of the shaft

B

Linearly with zero at the centre to maximum at extreme fibre of the shaft

C

Linear with non-zero at centre and max at the extreme fibre

D

Non-linear with zero at centre and max at the extreme fibre

9. Find the ruling minimum radius of horizontal curve for a design speed of 80 Kmph. (assuming e=0.07 and f=0.15)

A

250 m

B

339 m

C

439 m

D

229 m

10. The standard loads used for calculation of CBR are:

A

1870 kg at 2.5 mm penetration and 2555 kg at 5.0 mm penetration

B

1370 kg at 2.5 mm penetration and 2055 kg at 5.0 mm penetration

C

1470 kg at 2.5 mm penetration and 2855 kg at 5.0 mm penetration

D

1570 kg at 2.5 mm penetration and 2655 kg at 5.0 mm penetration

11. If L is the length measured along the curve from the tangent point and R is the radius of curvature at the point as per the fundamental requirement of a transition curve the relation between these two is:

A

L/R = constant

B

L = 2R

C

LR = constant

D

R/L = constant

12. What is the name given to the drains used in depressions?

A

Shallow Surface Drains

B

Open Drains

C

Drains

D

Deep Surface Drains

13. The primary system of road classification includes:

A

State Highways and Major District Roads

B

Other District Roads and Village Roads

C

Expressways and National Highways

D

Village roads and Other District Roads

14. Movable bridges are constructed across _____________.

A

dry valley

B

Highway

C

channels

D

streams

15. A contour map which has higher elevations inside is the example of:

A

Steep slope

B

Hillock

C

Valley

D

Pond

16. In flat collar bearing, why is the number of collars provided to carry a fixed axial load?

A

To decrease frictional torque

B

To increase frictional torque

C

To decrease intensity of pressure

D

To increase intensity of pressure

17. A two-lane highway with design speed of 80 kmph has horizontal curve of radius 460 m. What is the rate of superelevation considering mixed traffic condition or 75% of design speed?

A

0.05

B

0.03

C

0.04

D

0.06

18. In which year coagulation of water with sulphate of alumina was adapted practically?

A

1876

B

1854

C

1881

D

1830

19. The study of a body in motion, when the forces which cause the motion are NOT considered is called:

A

Torque

B

Kinematics

C

Kinetics

D

Statics

20. If B = thickness of aquifer , K = coefficient of permeability then coefficient of transmissibility (T) is given as:

A

T = 2B/K

B

T = B.K

C

T= K/B

D

T = B/K