La MADE EASY India's Best Institute for IES, GATE & PSUs ESE 2018 Preliminary Examination www.madeeasy.in Corporate Office: 44-A/1, Kalu Sarai, New Delhi-110016 | Ph: 011-45124612, 9958995830 eae on ne nnG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer ead Q.1 Consider the following statements for selecting building stones: 1. Seasoning of stones is essential and is done by soaking in water 2. Specific gravity of stone is to be more than 2.7 3. Porosity of stone affects its durability 4. Climatic conditions decide the type of stone to be used in construction Which of the above statements are correct ? (a) 1,2and3 only (b) 1,2and 4 only (c) 1,3.and4 only (d) 2,3.and 4 only Ans. (c) Specific gravity of stones is not suppose to be always more than 2.7; some stones are having sp, gravity less than 2.7 like, dry earth, marble etc, Q.2 Consider the following statements 1. Hydrophobic cement grains possesses low wetting ability 2. Rapid-hardening cements useful in concreting under static, or running water 3, Quick-setting cementhelps concrete to attain high strength in the intial period 4. White cements just a variety of ordinary cement free of colouring oxides Which of the above statements are correct? (@) tand4 only (b) t and only (b) Zand 4 only (©) 2and3 only Ans. (a) Hydrophobic cement grains acts as water repellant cement, due to oleic acid/stearic acid, which acts as a water repellant film around grains of OPC cement. Whi ined by keeping the ion oxide (colouring agent of gray c: (max) during manufacturing of OPC cement sement jour) 1% EreT Q3 Consider the following statements: 1. Rich mixes are less prone to bleeding than lean ones 2. Bleeding can be reduced by increasing the fineness of coment Which of the above statements is/are correct? (@) tonly (b) 2only (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans. (c) Rich mix offer less bleeding as compare to lean mix The factor influence the bleeding majorly are: 1, Reduce water content 2, Use the finer cement. 3. Increase the amount of fines in sand. 4, Use air entraining admixture. 5. Use lower slump mix of concrete. Pee ere perry Page 2G4MADE EASY Indi Boot Iatleuee for IES, GATE & PSUs Cea acu eo Q.4 The yield of concrete per bag of cement for a concrete mix proportion of 1: 1.5: 3 (with adopting 2/3 as the coefficient) is (@) 0.090m* (©) 0.128 (6) 0.135 m* (@) 0.146 m* ‘Ans. (b) ve f t= Zk volume of c jolume of cement = zg volume of concrete Volume of concrete = 5.5 volume of cement Volume of 1 bag of cement = 35 litre Volume of concrete = 5.5 x 35 x 10% m* EET Q.5 Consider the following statements 1. Workability of concrete increases with the increase in the proportion of water content 2. Concrete having small-sized aggregates is more workable than thal containing large sized aggregate 3. For the same quantity of water, rounded aggregates produce amore workable concrete mix as compared to angular and flaky aggregates 4. Aconcrete mix with no slump shown in the slump cone test indicates its very poor workability Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1,2and3 only (b) 1, 2and 4 only (©) 1,3and 4 only (d) 2,8.and 4 only Ans. (0) The workability of conerete is influenced by following factors: we 1. & Frio increases, workabilty increases A 2, & rallo increases, workability decreases Size of aggregate increases, workability increases 4, Shape of aggregate, rounded aggregate offer maximum workability w.rt. cubical, flaky, elongated aggregate. 5. Texture of aggregate, "smooth surface” aggregate offer better workability as compare to “rough surface” aggregat 6. Grading of aggregate, well graded aggregate offers better workability Q6 steel wire of 20 mm diameter is bent into a circular shape of 10 m radius. If E, the modulus of elasticity, is 2 x 10% kg/cm, then the maximum tensile stress induced in the wire is, nearly (@) 2x 10° kg/cm’ (b) 4 10° kgfem’ (c) 2x 10*kg/em? (d) 4x 10* kg/em? Pee ere perryAns. a7 Ans. as Ans. MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee (a) Sina E Yoax ~ R Ey _ 2xi08 Prax = RY = 305407 2 x 108 kg/em? The stress-strain curve for an ideally plastic material is (@) stress (b) Stress “ ‘Stain Strain (sree Lo Swain Stain (c) Stress (a) For Ideal Plastic region without change in stress, strain is continuous. Along rod of uniform rectangular section with thickness ¢, originally straight, is bent into the form of a circular arch with displacement dat the mid-point of span 1. The displacement dmay be regarded as small as compared to the length /. The longitudinal surface strain is 2d tal 22 Ol Bid seta Or @ i (b)ag Ans. ato Ans. MADE EASY Indias Beat Inaeiute for IES, GATE & PSUS NES aces] eo. By property of circle, (R- dd=j 2Rd ~ d? = (a? ~0) R= 2 (P 18a) Surface strain €,,.. = ad ar 30 umm, and y = 120 umim, If strains on a piece of metal are e, = ~120 umim, e, what is the maximum principal strain? (@o (©) 50m mim (©) 75umim (A) 150 enim (d) 120 mj = 30 umim 420 umim e,tey 2 Principal strain 752 V45? +60? = = = 150 mim 75 + 75 he state of stress at a point is given by : 6, = 80 MPa, ¢, = 100 MPa and «,, = 60 MPa If the yield strength for the material is 150 MPa, as determined in a uniaxial test, then the maximum shear stress is, nearly (a) 150.8MPa (© 1193MPa (b) 127.4MPa () 1040MPa 0) = 80 MPa, c, = 100 MPa, t,, = 60 MPa oplon, = 221 + 4 f00= ao) + a(60)" 2 2 on = 150.82 MPa On = 29.18 MPaG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee 0 a e on - Sp, - In plane, Boa = ESE = ROBE 2818 | 60.80 Pa 2 2 A -m _ 180.82-0 2 2 Absolute, Tyra, = “No answer matching oe Q.11 Principal stresses at a point in an elastic material aro 1.5 o (tensile), « (tensile) and 0.5 0 (compressive). The elastic limit in tension is 210 MPa and p = 0.3. The value of o at failure when computed by maximum principal strain theory is nearly (@) 1405MPa (b) 145.5MPa () 1505MPa (0) 1555MPa ‘Ans. (a) op = 150 on =0 on, =-050 y= 210 MPa n=03 Maximum Principal Strain Theory OR HOR, — HOR = Sy, (1.50) - (0.3)0 - (0.3) (-0.60) = 210 o = 155.5 MPa 250N ar 05m © 1.2m —+e— 1.2m A horizontal, bar of 40 mm diameter solid section is 2.40 m long and is rigidly held at both ends so that no angular rotation occurs axially or circumferentially at the ends (as shown in figure). The maximum tensile stress in the bar is nearly (@) 12.2Nimme (b) 13.7 Nimme (©) 15.2Nimme (6) 16.7 NimmeG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (4) 12m ole _M So, Max B.M, occurs at B, = 250% 2.4% 108 | 125 10° ~ 8 4 = 75000 + 31.25 x 10% = 105 x 10? Nemm M _ 105x10° _ 105% 32 _ 105 Bending stress = =— as axGh * Gq = 1672NimP 32 mM Q.13 A solid shaft A of diameter D and length L is subjected to a torque T; another shaft Bof the same material and of the same length, but half the diameter, is also subjected to the same torque T. The ratio between the angles of twist of shaft 6 to that of shaft Ais (@) 2 (b) 16 8 4 Ans. (b) TL oe 0, _ T-LGdy Shatt A & B, aI, Q.14 The required diameter for a solid shaft to transmit 400 KW at 150 rpm, with the working shear stress not to exceed 80 MNim®, is nearly (@) 125mm (©) 121mm (©) 117mm (a) 113mm.G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (ce) _ 2aNT = “eo T= 25.47 kNm Max shear stress Spaq= 2p ax shear st5S Sng = oe ter)" ys (aaa) = 175mm @.15 An RCC column of 4 m length is rigidly connected to the slat and to the foundation Its cross-section is (400 x 400) mm?. The column will behave as a/an (a) Long column (b) Short column (©) Intermediate column (d) Linkage ‘Ans. (b) Lon _ 0.65% 4000 B 400 SR= 5<12 a6 3501 he shear force diagram of a single overhanging beam is shown in figure. One simple, support is al end A. The ‘total’ downward load acting on the beam is (@) g00N (b) 600N (©) 400N (@) 200N ‘Ans. (a) Loading diagram 400 200 100 350 450 Total downward load = 800 NG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q.17 The deformation of a vertically held bar of length L and cross-section A is due to its self-weight only. If Young's modulus is Eand the unit weight of the bar is, the elongation dis is ee @ = ©) 3 w we OF © HE Ans. (c) Q.48 For amaterial, the modulus of rigidity is 100 GPa and the modulus of elasticity is 250 GPa The value of the Poisson's ralio is. (a) 020 (b) 0.25 () 030 (d) 036 ‘Ans. (b) G= 100GPa E = 250GPa pe? E=2G(1 +p) 250 = 2(100)[1 + u] n= 025 Q.19 Two persons weighing W each are sitting on a plank of length L floating on water, at L 7 {fom either end. Neglecting the weight ofthe plank, the bending moment at the middle point of the plank is wt we @) ae ©) oa © ae (d) Zero Ans. (d) ce 4 2 4 20 T Wk kwh Moment at centre = "x >x7-Wxz = 0 Page 9G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q.20 In the case of a rectangular beam subjected to a transverse shearing force, the ratio of maximum shear stress to average shear stress is (@) 075 (©) 1.00 (c) 1.25 (d) 1.50 Ans. (d) For rectangular cross-section, Tyna = 15 Tog oe Qt ‘80KN be4mey 9 — 3 ! Ye fp mee — a ma} The horizontal thrust of the three-hinged arch loaded as shown in the figure is (@) 20kN (b) S0kN (©) 40kN (@) SOKN Ans. (c) EM, = 0 80x 12= R, x 16 Ry = 60 kN (7) Moment about hinge = 0 {Consider the left side of arch.) (Hy x 4) + (80 x 4) = 60x 8 Hi, = 40 KN (+) EE Q.22 Each span of a two-span continuous beam of uniform flexural rigidity is 6 m. All three supports are simple supports. It carries a uniformly distributed load of 20 kN/m over the left span only. The moment at the middle support is (a) 90kNm Sagging (b) 45kNm Hogging (©) 90k\mHogging (@) 45kNm Sagging ‘Ans. (b) 204Nvm A 2 c Using the theorem of three moments (6? Mj) + 2Mg(6 + 6) + Mee) = 22%) 4 36x6 2x 2x 6M, = 20x ‘Mg = 45 kNm (Hogging)G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q23 —~ A fixed beam is loaded as in figure. The fixed end moment at support A is, wi? wi? @ © wi? wi? © a5 @ Ans. (b) Standard result for the given fixed beam and loading Q.24 For a plane truss member, the length is 2m, £ = 200 GPa and area of cross-section, is 200 mm?. The stiffness matrix coefficient K,, with reference to its local axis is (@) 200Nim (b) 2x 107 Nim (©) 4x10" Nim (@) 400Nim Ans. (b) AE _ (200(200 x 10°) x(10)? Stitfress matrix co-efficient, ky, = 00) = (2 x 107) Nim,G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee s, le 1 iF For the truss shown in the figure, the force in the member PQ is F @F % (©) V2F () 2F Ans. (a) Considering the moment about, $ = 0 FygX L=F xb Fig =F Q.26 An important building is located in earthquake zone V in India. The seismic weight of the building is 10000 kN and it is designed by ductility considerations. The spectral acceleration factor for this structure is 2.5. The base shear for this structure is (@)_1350kN (©) 5000 kN (©) 10000kN (d) 25000 KN ‘Ans. (a) Seismic weight of building W = 10000 kN 5, acceleration coat (S*}= 25 Horizontal seismic coefficient (G)(# 2 R. g 036 2 Base shear = A, x W = 0.135 x 10000 = 1350 kN 18 18.25 -0.195 50* Q.27 An RCC slab (M 25 grade), of dimensions 5 m x § m x 0.15 m, is supported on four square columns (M25 grade) of side 400 mm, the clear height of each column being 3 m, Assuming rigid connections, the fundamental time period of vibration of the slat» along the horizontal direction is nearlyG4MADE EASY Indi Boot Iatleuee for IES, GATE & PSUs TILEY atc a eo (@) 4.128 (b) 2.808 (©) 050s (@) 0.075 ‘Ans. (d) fm 24 2 20-View anf 4k bo 12x 5000 fq x 10° where j= 1261 _ 725000 10 E 2 12% 5000V2B x 108 x 94x04 rr k = 28708703.703 Nim Now T= 2ny""7<25703703.703 = 062 se° So, nearest option is (dl). Q.28 Consider the following statements regarding suspension cables 1, The horizontal component of the cable tension in a suspension bridge is constant al every point along the length of the cable 2. Stiffening girders in a suspension bridge carry only the live load Which of the above statements is/are correct? (@) tony (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 (A) Neither 1 nor2 Ans. (0)Q29 Ans. Q.30 Ans. MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer (©ecun = 5000 KN? k,= 1000Nim @) 50s The fundamental time period of vibration of the system shown in the figure, by neglecting the self weight of the beam, is nearly (@) 0.2sec (b) 08sec (©) 1.4sec (d) 28sec (c) ot 3EI _ 3x5000x10° Te a 1000 Nim kik _ 1875000.x 100 +k, 1875000 + 100 1000 Nim em = 2n, 0 = 14 sec = 1875000 Nim Now, Consider the following statements with reference to the design of welded tension members: 1, The entire cross-sectional area of the connected leg is assumed to contribute to the effective area in the case of angles 2. Two angles, back-to-back and tack-welded as per the codal requirements, may be assumed to behave as a tee-section 3, Acheck on slenderness ratio may be necessary in some cases Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and only () 2and3only (a) 1, 2and 3 only (d) ee s EET Pee ere perry Page 14G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.31 Aste! column is pinned at both ends and has a buckling load of 200 KN. Ifthe column is restrained against lateral movement at its mic-height, its buckling load will be (@) 100kN (b) 200kN (©) 400kN (@) 800kN ‘Ans. (d) 2 wEAP pe ek. Bae @4 we r) oe ¢EXMEIT Q.32 Consider the following statements in respect of column splicing: 1. Splices should be provided close to the point of inflection in a member 2. Splices should be located near to the point of lateral restraintin a member 3, Machined columns for perfect bearing would need splices to be designed for axial force only Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1and2only (b) 1and3only (©) 2and3 only (d) 1,2and3 Ans. (b) Splice plates are provided to increase length of the member and increase strength of the member. Q.33 Bucking of the compression flange of a girder, without transverse stifeners, can be avoided if (with standard notations) @ Zs 345? (©) Zs 2706? © Zs 2708, @ 2 << 250¢,, ‘Ans. (a) IS code clause 8.6.1.2 Q.34 A simply supported steel beam of rectangular section and of span Lis subjected to uniformly distributed load. The length of the plastic hinge by considering moment ratio of 1.5 will be nearly (@) 0.271 (b) 0.394, (©) 0.456, (¢) 0.58L Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (4) nd of Solution Q.35 A single angle of thickness 10 mm is connected to a gusset by 6 numbers of 18 mm diameter bolts, with pitch of 50 mm and with edge distance of 30 mm, The net area iin block shear along the line of the transmitted force is (@) 1810 mme (0) 1840 mme (6) 1920 mn? (@) 1940 me Ans. (*) OO 88 ep 450°50.50'50' 50 50 eeeeee — 20 — Q.36 Consider the following statements for the design of a laced column 1, Inabolted construction, the minimum width of the lacing bar shall be three times the nominal diameter of the end bolt 2, The thickness of the flat ofa single lacing system shalll be not less than one-fortieth of its effective length 3. The angle of inclination of the lacing bar should be less than 40° with the axis of the built-up column 4. The lacing shall be designed for a transverse shear of 2.5% of the axial load on the column Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1,2and 3 only (&) 1,2and 4 only (©) 1,3.and4only (A) 1,2,8and4 ‘Ans. (b) ‘Angle of inclination of the Lacing Bar should be (40*-70°)G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q.87 The permissible bending compressive strength for M25 grade of concrete is 8.5 N/mm Its short-term and long-term modular ratios are, nearly (@) 8and11 (0) Banda (©) t1and11 (a) t1and6 ‘Ans. (a) Short term modular ratio, E,__2x10° n= Fs 2x10 ___g9 °F.” 5000x J25 Long term modular ratio (as suggested by IS456 ~ with partial effect of creep). 280 Bo coe 11.0 x85 Q.38 The ultimate load carrying capacity of a short circular column of 300 mm diameter with 1% helical reinforcement of Fed415 grade steel and concrete of M 20 grade, is nearly (a) 451 kN (b) S00 kN (©) 756kN (d) 734kN Ans. (d) Considering 1% longitudinal reinforcement and helical reinforcement. P, = 1.05 (0.40 fy x A, + 0.67 f, x A} 0.40 x 20x 0.99 x (300)? 4.05 4 xy - > +067 x 415% 0.01% 7(300)*| 1° = 794 KN Note : above formula is used only when €,j, < 0.05 D, for size of column with 300 mm size this provision is not fuffled, We should use P,,= 1.05 x [0.45 fy x A, + 0.75 f, x Ay] for uitimate load carrying capacity but no answer is matching with this formula.) Q.39 Ina cantlever retaining wall, the main steel reinforcement is provided (@) On the backiil side, in the vertical direction (©) Onboth, inner and outer, faces (©) Inhorizontal as well as in vertical directions (A) Tocounteract shear stressesG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (a) * Back Main Tobocement On backfill side in vertical direction main reinforcement is provided Q.40 Design strength for M 25 concrete in direct compression, bending compression and flexural tension are, respectively (@) 10MPa, 1115MPaand3.5MPa (b) 25 MPa, 11.15MPaand 3 MPa (©) 10MPa, 12.5MPaand3.SMPa — (d) 25 MPa, 11.15 MPa and 2.57 MPa Ans. (a) For M25 Concrete in LSM = 0.40 fy, = 0.40 x 25 = 10 Nimm? In bending compression in LSM = 0.45 fy = 0.45 x 25 = Strength in flexural tension = 0.7 Vf = 0.7N25 =3.5Nimm 1.25 Nimm? Q.41 Double-pitched roof trusses of span 20 m and rise 2.6 m are placed at 8 m spacing, The maximum live load reaction at the supports is nearly (a) 36kN (b) 40kN (©) 48kN (@) 6OkN ‘Ans. (d) Plan area = 20 x 8 = 160 m? Live load = 0.75 kNim? Total line load = 0.78 x 160 = 120 kN Total load on each support 120 =|] = 60 kN 2 EIG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee @.42_ Ground motion during earthquake is random in nature. For the purpose of analysis, it can be converted into different harmonic excitations through (@) Fourier series (©) Newton's second law (©) Duhamel’ integral (d) Time series analysis ‘Ans. (a) EET Q.43 ANRC structure with fundamental time period of 1.2 sec vibrates at a forcing frequency of 10 radisec. The maximum dynamic displacement is X% of static displacement. The value of X is (@) 104 (b) 289 (© 377 (@) 502 Ans. (c) where R, = Response factor © = Frequency of force Nalural frequency 2n_ 2m On 1D = 5.23 radjsec y Q.44 A steo! building has plan dimensions of 50 m x 50m and it is 120 m tall. Itis provided with brick infill panels, The approximate fundamental time period of the building is Now, = 0.377 = 37.7% (@) 1.53sec (b) 2.72sec (©) 3.08sec (d) 4.15 s0e¢ ‘Ans. (a) 7 009 _ 0.08120 58 sec ETI Q.45 A masonry structure has a prism strength of 10 Nimm? with p = 0.25. The modulus of elasticity and the shear modulus of the masonry are, respectively (@) 5500 MPa and 2200 MPa (b) 2000 MPa and 2200 MPa (©) 5500 MPa and 1000 MPa (d) 2000 MPa and 1000 MPaMADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Ans. (a) Modulus of elasticity of brick masonry E, = 550 f, 550 x 10 = 6500 Nimm? Shear modulus of brick masonry 4 x 8800 = 2200 Nimm? Ere Q.46 The surface tension in a soap bubble of 20 mm diameter, when the inside pressure is 2.0 Nim? above atmospheric pressure, is (@) 0.025 Nim (b) 0.0125 Nim (©) 5x10 Nim (@) 425 10" Nim ‘Ans. (c) For soap bubble ao oe “A 40. 3.01 0 = 5x 103 Nim .47 _Considor the following statements regarding labour welfare 1, Work prompted by mere sympathy and kindness may degenerate and may injure the worker's sense of sel-respect 2, Rapid industrialization on a large scale poses problems in respect of labour and its welfare 3. Construction labours still largely unorganized, and, hence, lacks in welfare measures Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1 and2 only (b) 1 and only (©) 1,2and3 (@) 2and3 only ‘Ans. (c) Q.48 A soil sample has an average grain diameter as 0.03 mm. The size of interstices is one- eighth of the mean grain diameter. Considering o of water as 0.075 g/cm, the water will rise in the clay to a height of (@) 24m (b) 3.0m () 36m () 4.0m Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee 0.08 mm _ 0.03 4s ep Calin ROCe Re a a al 4g _ 4x0.075x10"° x9.81x108 03 453 3 x10 WI 9.81x10° x SEEN Q.49 Ajet of water has a diameter of 0.3 cm. The absolute surface tension of water is 0.072 Nim and atmospheric pressure is 101.2 kN/m®, The absolute pressure within the jet of water will be (@) 101.104 kNim= (b) 101.152 kNim= (©) 101.248 kNim? (d) 101.296 kNim? Ans. (c) For jot of water wat R ap = 0.072 ~ 018x107 AP = 0,048 kPa Absolute pressure within the jet = 101.2 + 0,048 = 101.248 kPa Q.50 A glass tube of 25 mm internal diameter is immersed in oil of mass density 940 kam? to a depth of 9 mm. If a pressure of 148 Nim? is needed to form a bubble which is lust released, what is the surface tension of the oll ? (a) 0.041 Nim (b) 0.043 Nim (c) 0.046 Nim (d) 0.050Nim Ans. (a) 25mm ap = 22 a “R p= 940 kgim® AP = 148 - (940 x 9.81 x 0.009) ~ c = 148 — 82,99 = 65.01 i Ne 65.01 = oo eM OT = T5x10° 5 = 0.04063 NimG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q.51__Inarectangular open channel, 2.0m wide, water flows ata depth of 0.8 m. It discharges over an aerated sharp-crested weir over the full width, with depth over weir crest being 0.25 m. C, = 0.61. Adjusting for velocity head of approach, what would be the discharge through the channel ? /2g = 4.43 units (@) 0.439 msec (b) 0.445 m/sec (c) 0.453 mY/sec (d) 0.461 mY/sec ‘Ans. (c) o Q.52 A steady, two dimensional, incompressible flow field is represented by urs 9y+3and v= 2r-y-8 In this flow field, the stagnation point is @ @.2) (b) (3.2) © (3-2) (@ @-2) ‘Ans. (d) uax+3y+3 v=2-y-8 At stagnation point M=90 means u = 0 and v= 0 At point (3, -2) u=3+3-2)+3 =0 v= 2{3)-(-2)-8 =0 Q.53 Ifthe energy present in a jet of water of 20 cm diameter and having a velocity of 25 m/s could be extracted by a device wilh 90% efficiency, the power extracted would be nearly : (‘aking - 008182) 20 ) (a) 180kW (b) 225 kW (c) 260 kW (a) 300 kW ‘Ans. (b) Power extracted = 0.9% pine 09x poaw. ye 1 oa? los * - 0.9% Jeo? | F00.ay esi = 220.89 x 10° W 20.89 kWasa Ans. ass Ans. ase MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee In.a siphon, the summit is 5 m above the water level inthe tank from which the flow isbeing c'scharged. Ifthe head! loss from the inltto the summits 2.5m and the velocity head at the summit is 0.5 m, (taking y= 70 appropriate units) the pressure head at the summit is (a) -80 kPa (b) -3 m of water (abs) (c) Sm ofwater (abs) (d) 18 mof water (abs) (a) Apply energy equation between (A) & (S) 2 2 PMs anon, pg 2g pg 29 Ps + 040- 24+054+5+25 o+o+0=% Ps BL emott pg Bo , = (10%) x (10) x 8 = 80 kPa The stream function of a doublet with horizontal axis and of strength wis HL a @ oa (b) Bar coe? u sino sino sind (c) on (ad) Qn (a) A vertical cylindrical tank, 2 m diameter has, at the bottom, a S om diameter, sharp edged orifice, for which C, = 0.6. Water enters the tank at a constant rate of 9 J/se0. ‘At what depth above the orifice will the level in the tank become steady? (a) 2.95m (b) 2.75m (©) 260m (d) 250m.G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (a) 4 son fe diametor @ A r) fogH = 9x10 0.65 (0.08) x V2x8.81xH = 9x 10% H = 297m °° RIT Q.57 A transmitter antenna is of a vertical pipe, 20 cm diameter and 25 m height, on top of a tall structure. Itis subjected to wind speed of 20 m/sec. Density of airis 1.22 kg/m? its viscosity is 1.8 x 10 Ns/m?. Drag coefficient of a (tal) circular cylinder is tabulated as [10%] 10 [31051015 10" 1 06-105] 1 25105]. S10" ,f1.6f.05| 095 [0] x08 | 4.0 | 080 [026 What is the drag experienced? (@) 737N (b) 700N (c) 670N (d) 63N ‘Ans. (a) pv.D _1.22x20x0.2 Re= 271x108 » 1.8x 10° 1 2 Cy x5 x px AxUE xP @ 1p = 0.602 [On the basis of linear interpolation] = 01602% 31.22% (0.228) (20)? = 734.44ase Ans. Ans. Q.59. What is the rotational speed in rpm of a 0.8 m diameter cylindrical container, held wi MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee ‘A smooth flat plate with a sharp leading edge is placed along a free stream of water flowing at 2.5 mjsec. At what distance from the leading edge will the boundary layer transition from laminar to turbulent flow? Take density of water as. 1000 kgim® and its Viscosity as 1 centipoise. Also, what will be the boundary layer thickness at that distance? (@) 12.8cmand0.1136m (©) 14.2¢mand0.1136m (©) 128cmand0.125 om (@) 14.2 cmand0.125 om 4, = 2.5 misec Py, = 10° kgim? hy, = 10° Pas Turbulent For laminar critical Reynolds No(Re,,) = 5 x 105 pou H (10%) x (2.5) xx 10" 0.2m 5 x 105 = 5 8 x > Re, 8 5 02 ~ ¥sx10% 821.414 mm “No any option ETI axis vertical, if the fluid contained in it rises to 0.6 m height at the sides and leaves a circular space 0.3 m diameter on the bottom uncovered? (@) 90.2rpm (b) 88.4 rpm (©) 86.0rpm (d) 83.7 rpm (b)G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee t= 0.3 moe} kK 08m ——» o 2 3678 -FF] 06 = fo." -015"] = 9.258 radisee 2mN _ oo. Jo = 9253 N= 88.36 rpm Q.60 If 8, and 6, are the laminar boundary layer thicknesses at a point M distant x from leading edge when the Reynolds number of the flow are 100 and 484, respectively, the ratio 5, will be (a) 22 (b) 484 (0) 23.43, (d) 45.45 Ans. (a) For laminar boundary layer Blasius results Now,G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q.61 Ina 90° triangular notch, the error in the estimated discharge for a given head due to an ertor of 1% in cutting the vertex angle is (@) zero (b) 1% @ 5% (A) 1% Ans. (c) SoH? fg tang Q.62 Consider the following statements 1. Allsoils can be identified in the field by visual examination 2. Fine-grained soils can be identified in the field by visual examination and touch 3. Fine-grained soils can be identified in the field by dilatancy test 4. By visual examination, only coarse grained soils can be identified Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and2only (b) 2and 3 only (©) 3and4 only (d) 1 and 4 only Ans. (c) Q.63 An open channel is of isosceles triangle shape, with side slopes / vertical and n horizontal. The ratio of the critical depth to specific energy at eritical depth will be @ g (b) 3 4 5 OF OF Ans. (c) ee Ye 1 For isosceles triangle the central angle = 90° Side slope is 1V: 1HG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Area = 3(2¥e Ye) = ¥8 ve Specific energy (Eq) = Ye +5, 2g @ = Yor aga wo Or Again for critical flow ew (ii) From (i) and (ii) 5 . A 3 8 64 = mal wo [ae 1 { sa > aa Apipe network is shown with all needful input data to compute the first iteration improved magnitudes ofthe intially assumed flows in the branches. What will be the such improved flow magnitudes in branches AB and CD? Consider to first decimal accuracy, (@ AtoB:5.1;C10D:3.41 (©) AtoB:57;Ct0D:28 (9) AtoB:49;CtoD:3.4 (@) AtoB:55;CtoD:38 ‘Ans. (a)G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee (o.| Pine AB N 7 [2a] 7 2 | Bc 3 4 © AQ= Pipeline AB = =51 Pipeline CD = 3 + 2.09 =34 EET Q.65 A2mwide rectangular channel carties a discharge of 10 m*/s. What would be the dep! of flow if the Froude number of the flow is 2.07 (@ 172m (6) 1.36m (©) 086m (@) 068m ‘Ans. (c) B=2m = 10 mi/s pe ¥__QIBy vy Vv p= tly ay ae aay 25 Y= F98 y= 086m Q.66 M, profile is indicated by which of the following conditions? (@) y>¥>y (0) > %>%. © ¥.>%>y @ y>¥.>% ‘Ans. (a) Y= Actual depth of flow at any section of GVF profile ym co.G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee . Q.67 Floating logs of wood tend to move to the mid-river reach on the water surface. This is due to (@) Least obstruction from the banks. (b) 2-cell transverse circulation in the flow. (©) Fastest velocity along the mic-river reach. (a) Near-symmetry of the isovels across the section is conducive to principle of least work. Ans. (b) Q.68 The sequent depth ratio in a rectangular channel is 14. The Froude number of the supercritical flow will be (a) 662 (b) 7.55 (c) 845 (d) 10.25 Ans. (qd) Ye ne “4 a 3 doe fiver] ce te a iF] ae Ate fra] F, = 1025 Q.69 In a hydraulic jump, the depths on the two sides are 0.4 m and 1.4 m. The head loss in the jump is nearly (a) 0.45m (b) 0.65. (©) 0.80m. (d) 0.90m. Ans. (a) _We-wP _ (14-04) 47y. ~ 4x04xtd = ho -0.446m Texta Page 30G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Q.70 A 20 m centrifugal pump runs at 1400 rpm delivering 0.09 mYJsec against a head of 45 m with an efficiency of 87%. What is its non-dimensional specific speed using rps as the relevant data component? (@) 0.482 (&) 0474 (c) 0.466 (d) 0.458 ‘Ans. (d) 1400 Ne GH Gaixagh™ N, = 0.072 revolution =0072x2xm 0.458 radian EEN Q.71 Two identical centrifugal pumps ate connected in parallel to a common delivery pipe of a system. The discharge performance curve of each of the pumps is represented by H = 80 ~ 80@2 The discharge head equation of the paralle! duplex pump set is (@) H=30-800° (b) H= 15-2007 (©) H= 30-2007 (@) H= 15-800" Ans. (c) For total quantity of discharge (Q) the discharge from each pump will be (G2), a = 30-802 4 (3) H= 30-20 @ Q.72 Consider the following data relating to the performance of a centrifugal pump: speed = 1200 rpm, flow rate = 30 i/s, head = 20 m, and power = 5 kW. If the speed of the Pump is increased to 1500 rpm, assuming the efficiency is unaltered, the new flow rate and head, respectively, will be (a) 46.9 /s and 25.0m (b) 37.5 /s and 25.0 m (©) 46.9 /s and 31.3m (@) 37.5 sand 31.3m Ans. (d) Hoy DPN, 20 12007| Page 31G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.73 The work done by a kN of water jet moving with a velocity of 60 m/sec when it impinges on a series of vanes moving in the same direction with a velocity of 9 msec is (@) 60.2kNm (b) 55.6kNm (©) 46.8kNm (A) 45.0kNm Ans. (c) Work done, We mV -u) 4000) it (60-9)x9 ~ M4 aT 60-9)x9 ~ 46.8 kN Q.74 The velocity heads of water at the inlet and outlet sections of a draft tube are 3.5 m and 0.3 m, respectively, The frictional and other losses in the draft tube can be taken as 0.5 m. What is the efficiency of the draft tube? (@) 84.4% (b) 80.0% (©) 77.1% (A) 74.4%. Ans. (c) WW nor= 2222 35-03-05), 199 ee 35 29 Mor = 77.14% oo EE Q.75 Which of the following situations can be attributed to sustained excessive groundwater pumping in a basin? 4. Drying up of small lakes and streams over a period in spite of normal rainfall 2. Deterioration of groundwater quality in certain aquifers. 3, Land subsidence in the basin. 4, Increase in seismic activity 5. Increased cost of groundwater extraction. (a) 2and4 only (b) 1,2, 3.and 5 only () Sand4 only (d) 1andS only ‘Ans. (b) o: EEE Q.76 Horton's infiltration equation was fitted to data from an infiltration test. It was found that the initial infiltration capacity was 20 mm/h, final infiltration capacity was 5 mm/h and the exponential decay constant was 0.5 h~1. If the infiltration was at capacity rates, the {otal infiltration depth for a uniform storm of 10 h duration would be (@) 80mm (b) 50mm (6) 30mm (@) 20mm Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (a) f= 20 mmihr k= O5ihr f= 5 mminr Kahr G- $e" > f= 9 + (20 - 5)e°S! =5 415 est EEN Q.77 Consider the following regarding turbines: 1. The main function of a governor is to maintain a const the turbine fluctuates 2. Inthe case of Pelton turbines, the governor closes or opens the wicket gates. 3, Inthe case of Francis turbines, the governor opens or closes the needle valve. 4, Inthe case of a Kaplan turbine, the governor swings the runner blades appropriately in addition to further closing of further opening of the wicket gates Which of the above statements are CORRECT? it speed even as the load on (@) 1and3only (b) 2and4only (©) 2and3only (A) 1 and4only Ans. () a7 we Consider the occurrence of a surge at the water surface of a wide rectangular channel flow, as in the figute, where the one-dimensionally considered velocities are v, and v, and the depths are d, and d,, with the surge height h, whereby d, — dy = h, moving ata speed of Vyover depth d,, Joint application of continuity and momentum principles will indicate the surge front speed Viy to be » 3h)? ahifhy 8 We Vea 32) ° w= oa 52 3(4) | v2. 2 ve © Vw ~ oa) ©) Vw ~a(1(3) } h ;G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (b) Positive surge moving u/s neglect V and solve 2 Mie pee{2e+4) mh BW Q.79 Which of the following will pose difficulties in adopting u.h.g. principles and processes in evaluating flood hydrographs of basins? 1, Non-uniform areal distribution within a storm, 2. Intensity variation within a storm, 3. The centre of the storm varying from storm to slorm in case of large catchments. 4, Dividing into a number of sub-basins and routing the incividual DRHs through their respective channels to obtain the composite DRH at the basin outlet, 6. Large storages within the catchment. (@) 1,8.and4 only (b) 2,8.and 4 only (9) 1,2and5 only (A) 1,2,3.and 5 only ‘Ans. (d) Q.80 Rainfall of magnitude 4.3 cm, followed by 3.7 cm, occurred on two consecutive 4h durations on a catchment area of 25 km2, and there resulted a DRH (after isolation of bbase flow in the flood flow hydrograph) with the following ordinates starting from the beginning of the rainfall. (Adopt trapezoidal formula) Time hours) [0 | 4 | | 12] 16] 20] 24|28| 52] 36] 40] 44 enn] || frdode }62\3.7|12| 0G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS NES aces] What is the g-index value? (@) 0.149 enh (b) 0.185 onvh (©) 0.161 em (@) 0.167 em Ans. (b) 28620 _ 6.756 om (= 0) = 0.185 emihr eee EN Q.81 Groundwater flows through an aquifer with a cross-sectional area of 1.0 x 10! m? and a length of 1500 m. Hydraulic heads are 300 m and 250 m at the groundwater entry and exit points in the aquifer, respectively. Groundwater discharges into a stream al the rate of 750 m%jday. Then the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer is (@) 1.50miday (b) 2.25 miday (6) 3.50 miday (d) 4.25 miday ‘Ans. (b) Q= WA 750 = x (300-250) 10 1500 K = 2.25 miday oe ¢EMEIT @.82 _Anydraulc turbine develops 5000 KW under a head of 30 m when running at 100 rpm. This turbine belongs to the category of (a) Pelton whee! (b) Francis turbine (©) Kaplan turbine (2) Propeller turbine Ans. (b) _ AvP _ 1006000 Ne= ppe= appre Ng = 100.7148!) Francis turbine Q.83 The rate of rainfall for the successive 30 min periods of a 3-hour storm are: 1.6, 3.6, 5.0, 2.8, 2.2 and 1.0 cmjhour. The corresponding surface runoff is estimated to be 3.2 cm, Then, the ¢-index is (@) 1.5em/h (b) 1.8em/h (©) 2.1emih (d) 2.4emihAns. asa Ans. aes Ans. cam MADE EASY Inda's Goat acee for ES, GATE & PSUR eran gL aN () 30 Total rainfall = (1.6 +3.645.0+2.8+2.241.0)x20 = 810m (8.13.2) Wooo, = £4532) «4.69 em 3 As eax > Wace hence storm of intensity 1.6 cm/hr and 1.0 cmyhr will not produce any rainfall excess. 30 36+5.0+2842.2)x 0-32 Sree = (86r60128122)x 69°52 32 — = 18 ominr For stability analysis of slopes of purely cohesive soils, the critical centre is taken to lie at the intersection of (a) The perpendicular bisector of the slope and the locus of the centre. (b) The perpendicular drawn at the one-third slope fram the toe and the locus of the centre, (©) The perpendicular drawn at the two-third slope from the toe and the lacus of the centre (d) Directional angles. (9) ETE Consider the following statements regarding water logging 1. Water logging is the rise of groundwater lable leading to possible increase in salinity resulting in a reduction in the yield of crops. 2. Water logging cannot be eliminated in certain areas but can be controlled only if the quantity of water percolating into that soil is checked and reduced, Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? (@) only (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor2 (c) Water-logging can cause the salts (Nacl, Na,CO,, Na,SO,) to build up in excess in the soil. Due to water logging & also due to salt accumulation, the yield of crops may be reduced significantly. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Water logging cannot be eliminated in certain low lying areas and it can only be controlled. Percolation of water in the soil is due to excessive irrigation. If excessive irrigation water is applied, it may ultimately lead to water logging. Hence, over-irigation must be avoiding these area to reduce percolation. Statement 2 is also correct o: EEE en perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.86 Annual rainfall values at station A in mm for the years 2001 to 2010 are given in the table below. If simple central 3-year moving mean of this rainfall record is calculated, the maximum and minimum values in the moving mean list would be Bem 205 [es | 0 | [a5 | oe | 09] 2 rman Rantat | cap | 21 | ere | 60 | 60 | 10 | sex | eos | c21 | oso (@) 689mm and 602mm (b) 649 mm and 802mm (c) 689mm and 586 mm (d) 549mm and 586 mm ‘Ans. (b) Maximum mean precinittion, 18-4630 Fag = STEREOS CBS _ 549.67 mm ~ 849 mm Minimum mean precipitation, = 602 mm 3 EET Q.87 _Khosia’s formulae for assessing pressure distribution under weir floors are based on (@) Potential flow in permeable layers just beneath the floors (©) Boundary layer flow with pressure drop longitudinally (6) Conformal transformation of potential flow into the w plane (@) Simplification of 8-D flow ‘Ans. (a) The residual pressure head, as per Khosla's theory is written as, h=0xH where, @ is residual potential function, expressed using flow net diagram of potential and seepage path below the impervious floor of weirs/barrages. EET Q.88 Ina siphon aqueduct, the worst condition of uplift on the floor occurs when (@) The canals full and the drainage is empty, with water table at drainage bed level (©) The canal is empty and the drainage is full, with water table at drainage bed level. () Both the canal and the drainage are full (@) The canal is empty and the drainage is ful, wth water table below the floor. Ans. (d) Canal | eompivie Pee ere perry Page 37aso Ans. Q.20 Ans. ast Ans. MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Zero hardness of water is achieved by (@) Lime-soda process (0) lon exchange treatment (©) Excess lime treatment (d) Excess alum dosage (b) Lime soda process is a process of reduction of hardness to a permissible value (75-115 mail of CaCO,). Excess lime only removes carbonate hardness. Excess alum dosage will itself induce hardness. Zero hatdness is achieved by the following methods: 1. Demineralization method 2, lon-exchange/Zeolite method Five-days BOD of a 10% diluted sample having D, = 6.7 mall, D, = 2 mall and consumption of oxygen in blank = 0.5 mglf, will be (a) 22 mgit (b) 42 mgit (©) 62 mgit (d) 82 mgit (b) [IS 3025 : Part 44) BODImgIh = 100 = Initial DO sample (mg/l) ), ~ DO of sample after incubation (mai) DO of seed before incubation (mg/l) 10 of seed after incubation (gif) F— Ratio of seed in diluted sample to seed in control P— % dilution of sample pop ~ 67-2-05 BOD = “I> x 100 = 42 mail (fis to be used only when correction factor is given) Which one of the following statements related to testing of water for municipal use is correctly applicable? (@) Pseudo-hardness is due to presence of fluoride in water. (©) When alkalinty > total harciness, Carbonate hardness in mall = Total haraness in mai. (©) Bicarbonate alkalinity = Total alkalinity — (carbonate alkalinity — hydroxide alkalinity). (@) Hydroxide alkalinity = Carbonate alkaliniy + Bicarbonate akalniy, (b) (Total hardness, Alkalinity),,, = Carbonate hardness oe ¢EXMEITG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.92 The capacity of a service reservoir in a campus should cater to (@) Sum total of balancing storage, breakdown storage and fire reserve. (b) Sum total of balancing storage and fire reserve. (6) Sum total of breakdown storage and fire reserve (@) Balancing storage only. Ans. (a) Total capacity of service reservoi storage balancing storage + fire storage + emergency Q.93 Consider the following statements regarding groundwater pollutants: 1. Mostof the groundwaters are generally non-alkaline. 2. Amoderate amount of fluoride, about 0.6 mg to 1.5 mg, in drinking water would help in good development of teeth 3. Natural waters do not have dissolved mineral matter in them. Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? (a) 1only (b) Zonly (©) Sonly (d) 1,2and3 ‘Ans. (b) End of Solution Q.94 Consider the following statements regarding anchorage of pipelines conveying water 1. Atbends, pipes tends to pull apart 2. At bends, forces exerted on the joints due to longitudinal shearing stresses are enormous and the joints may get loosened. 3. Toavoid problems by hydrodynamic effects, pipes are anchored using concrete blocks which absorb side thrusts at bends. 4, Pipes are also anchored on steep slopes. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1,2and3 only (0) 1, 2and 4 only (9) 1,8and4only (0) 1,2,3and4 ‘Ans. (a) Q.95 Consider the following statements with reference to bioenergy as @ renewable eneray source: 1. Plants ensure continuous supply of gas due to their continuous growth. 2. Cost of obtaining energy trom biogas is less than that from fossil fuels. 3. Digestion of sludge may produce H,S and NO, which are injurious to human health. 4, Floating dome installation isthe preferred option asi supplies gas at constant pressure irrespective of quantity of gas produced Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1,2and 3 only (©) 1,2and 4 only (©) 2,3.and4 only (a) 1,3and 4 only Ans. (0) Pee ere perry Page 39G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.96 Consider the following statements regarding waste stabilization ponds: 1. The pond has a symbiotic process of waste stabilization through algae on one hand and bacteria on the other. 2. The oxygen in the pond is provided by algae through photosynthesis 3. The detention period is of the order of two to three days 4, The bacteria which develop in the pond are aerobic bacteria. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1 and2only (b) 2and3 only (©) Band 4only (A) 1and4only ‘Ans. (a) In stabilisation pond symbiotic relation exist between algae and aerobic micro-organisms. , is provided by algae during photosynthesis and from atmosphere. Detention period is 2-6 weeks. Bacteria in pond is both aorobic and anaerobic, yy the lime soda process is the Q.97 The purpose of re-carbonation after water softening (@) Removal of excess soda from the water (b) Removal of non-carbonate hardness in the water. (©) Recovery of ime from the water, (d) Conversion of precipitates to soluble forms in the water. ‘Ans. (a) Recarbonation is done to make 40 mgi! of CaCO, and 10 mg/l of Mg(OH), ppt back soluble in water which are formed very slowly else it would lead to incrustation of pipes in distribution system Ere Q.98 Environmental flow of a river refers to the quantity, quality and timing of the flow (@) Required in the river to sustain the river ecosystem (©) Required to maintain healthy ecological conditions in the command area of a river development project. (©) Generated by the ecosystem of the catchment of the river. (@) As the minimum requirement to support the cultural practices of the community ving cn the banks of the river. Ans. (a) Environmental flows describe the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems and the human livelihoods and wel being that depend on these ecosystems. In the Indian context river flows required for cultural and spiritual needs assumes significance EET Pee ere perryaso Ans. Q.100 Ans. G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee The moisture content of a certain Municipal Solid Waste with the following composition will be Wet Hweignt [Bry weit Food want 10 3 Paper 35 0 ars waste 20 10 (@) 100% (©) 63% (©) 37% (@) 13% (c) Total weight be 100 kg Wet wt. Dry wt. Moisture Food water 10 kg 3kg 7 kg Paper 35 kg 30 kg 5 kg Yard waste 20 kg 10 kg 10 kg Others 35 kg 20 kg 15 kg Total = 37 kg weight of water 37 Mecght of water 100 . 37. = “otal weight * 1° = 799 %10 = 97% Consider the following statements: 1. When a soll sample is dried beyond its shrinkage limit, the volume of the soll slowly decreases. 2. Plastic limit is always lower than the liquid limit for any type of soll 3. Atthe liquid i soil behaves like a liquid and possesses no shear strength at all 4. When subjected to drying, the volume ofthe soil remains unchanged once the water Content of the soil goes below its shrinkage limit. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1and3 only (0) 1and4 only (©) 2and3 only (@) 2and 4 only () a When soil is dried below shrinkage limit volume remains constant. w, < W, < Al Tiquid limit all the soils have almost same and negligible shear strength ~ 2.7 kNim?G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.101 Consider the following statements in respect of the troposphere: 1. The gaseous content constantly churns by turbulence and mixing, 2. ts behaviour makes the weather. 3. The ultimate energy source for producing any weather change is the sun 4, The height of the troposphere is nearly 11 km at the equatorial belt ands 5 km atthe poles. Which of these are true of the troposphere? (a) 1,2and3 only (b) 1, 2and 4 only (©) 1,3.and4 only (d) 2,3.and 4 only ‘Ans. (a) ‘Atmospheric turbulence in troposphere is a chaotic structure generated by the irregular air movements in which the wind randomly varies in speed and direction. Turbulence is important because it churns and mixes the atmosphere and causes water vapol smoke, other substances as well as energy to become distributed at al elevations. Its behavior makes the weather (locally). The changes (chemical) takes place due to energy predominantly provided by the sun. (Ex. Photochemical smog) 4th statement is incorrect, The average height of troposphere is 10 km and at equator it is about 17 km and at the poles, it is about 9 km, Q.102 A sand sample has a porosity of 30% and specific gravity of solids as 2.6. What is its degree of saturation at moisture content of 4.94%? (@) 40% (b) 35% (c) 30%. (a) 25%. ‘Ans. (c) e= 2-03 _ 9.428 ten 1-03 Se= WG $x 0.428 = 4,94 x 26 s = 20% eo: o EET Q.103 What willbe the unit weight ofa fuly saturated soll sample having water content of 38% and grain specific gravity of 2.657 (@) 19.88kNim? (b) 17.88 kNim* (©) 16.52kNim* (A) 14.65 kNim* ‘Ans. (b) Se= WG 1 xe = 1.38 x 265 e= 1.007 (Gre)w _(2.65+1.007)x9.81 = tte 141.007, 7.87 kN/m* Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.104 How many cubic metres of soil having void ratio of 0.7 can be made from 30 m? of soil with void ratio of 1.27 (a) 36.6m* (b) 30,.0m* (©) 259m" (A) 23.2" ‘Ans. (a) For soil-1 o=12 V= V1 + 6) 30 = V1 + 1.2) ; V, = 13.63 m? For soil-2 e=07 V= Vi +e) yo tiga (07) = 232 me EET Q.105 A dry sand specimen is put through a tri-axial test. The cell pressure is 50 kPa and the deviator stress at failure is 100 kPa. The angle of internal friction for the sand specimen is (a) 18° (b) (©) 45 (0) ‘Ans. (b) 9, = 6, = 50 kpa 0, = 04 + 6, = 50 + 100 = 150 kpa Sand C=0, 6=? 6, = 4, tan? (45 + 6/2) 150 = 50 tan® (45 + ¢/2) o= WD Q.106 The theory of a consolidation predicts settlement due to primary consolidation; it cannot include settlement due to initial compression nor due to secondary consolidation. This happens because of the following assumptions made in developing the theory: 1. Soil grains and water are incompressible. 2. Solis fully saturated, 3. Compression takes place in the vertical direction only. 4, Time lag in consolidation is entirely due to low permeability of soil Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1,2and3 only (0) 1, 2and 4 only (©) Sand4only (&) 1,2,8and4 ‘Ans. (b) ‘© Terzaghi theory of consolidation is only for primary consolidation. It does not include compaction and secondary consolidation * This theory is one-dimensional theory, it means change in volume of soil is due to change in depth only and expulsion of water is in verlical dimension only. ‘© Third statement does not justify that, why Terzaghi considered only primary consolidation because in compaction (air) also compression takes place in vertical direction. Endof Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.107 Ans. Q.108 Ans. Q.109 Pee ere perry Consider the following statements: 1. Secondary consolidation results due to prolonged dissipation of excess hydrostatic pressure. 2. Primary consolidation happens under expulsion of both air and water from voids in early stages. 3, Initial consolidation in the case of fully saturated soils is mainly dus to compression of solid panicles. 4, Primary consolidation happens more quickly in coarse-grained soils than in fine-grained soils. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1and2only (6) 2and 3 only (©) Sand4only () 1and4only ") Statement 4 is only correct, Consider the following statements with regard to Soil Testing 1, The origin and pole are at the same point in a Mohr’ circle. 2. The shear stress is maximum on the failure plane. 3. Mohr's circle drawn with data from an unconfined compression test passes through the origin. 4. Maximum shear stress occurs on a plane inclined at 45° to the principal plane. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1and2only (b) 2and3 only (©) 3and4only (@) 1 and only (c) In unconfined compression test 6, = 5, =0 Hence Mohr circle passes through origin, ‘+ Shear stress is maximum on the plane inclined 45" to major principal plane because v= ("5S )on ; and tis maximum when 6 = 45° At failure plane + < Bina, A soil yielded a maximum dry unit weight of 18 KN/m® at a moisture content of 16% during a Standard Proctor Test. What is the degree of saturation of the soil ts specific gravity is 2.657 (a) 98.42% (b) 95.50% (c) 84.32% (d) 75.71%G4MADE EASY Indi Boot Iatleuee for IES, GATE & PSUs Tae ate) Ans. (b) Yamax = 18 kNim® w= 16% G= 265 Ge Yamax= The tg = 285x981 Tre > e= 0.444 Se= WG Sx 0.444 = 16 x 2.65 3 = 95.5% Q.110 Consider the following assumptios regarding Coulomb's Wedge Theory: 1, There is equilibrium of every element within the soll mass of the material 2. There is equilibrium of the whole of the material 3. Backfill is wet, cohesive, and ideally elastic. 4, The wall surface is rough. Which of the above assumptions are CORRECT? (@) 1 and3only (b) 1and4 only (©) 2and3only () 2and4only Ans. (d) End of Solution Q.111 In a clayey soil having 50 kNim? as unit cohesion and 18 kNim* as unit weight, an excavation is made with a vertical face. Taking Taylor's stability number as 0.261, what is the maximum depth of excavation so that the vertical face remains stable? (@) 5.30m (b) 7.06m (©) 10.6m (d) 124m Ans. (c) ET Q.112 What is the Boussinesq's vertical stress at a point 6 m directly below a concentrated load of 2000 KN applied at the ground surface? (a) 53.1 kN/m? (b) 26.5 kN/m? (6) 11.8kNim? (a) 8.8 kNIm=G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Ans. (b) @ 0.4775x2 2 0.4775 x 2202 = 26.5 kNim® (8) Q.113 Consider the following statements: 1. Inareinforced concrete member subjected to flexure, the externally applied moment is resisted by an internal couple formed by steel and concrete and thelr magnitudes vary with the applied moment, while the lever arm of the internal couple remains constant. 2. Ina prestressed concrete member, the external moment is resisted by an internal couple, but itis the lever arm that changes with the loading conditions and the stress. iin steel remains practically constant. Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? (@) 1 only (b) 2only (©) Both 1 and 2 (A) Neither 1 nor2 Ans. (0) Endof ton Q.114 Consider the following statements with regard to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) 1. The position of an objact can be exactly determined by a single satolite 2. The position of the observer (moving person or vehicle) on ground is determined by an orbiting satel 3. Atomic clocks are fixed in satelites to calculate the positioning of the satellite to aid in determining travel times. 4. Absolute positioning, where acouracy of 1 cm oS cm is needed, depends upon the health of the satelite. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1,2and3 only (b) 1,2and4 only (©) 1,3and4only (a) 2,3and 4 only Ans. (a) EET Q.115 A temporary bench mark has been established at the soffit of a chalja on a window opening, and its known elevation is 102.405 m above mean sea level. The backsight used to establish the height of the instrument is by an inverted staff reading of 1.80 m. A foresight reading with the same staff, held normally, is 1.215 m on a recently constructed plinth. The elevation of the plinth is (@) 95.42m0.D (b) 99.39m0.D (©) 102.42m0.0 (d) 105.99m0.0 Pee ere perry Page 46G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Ans. (b) (102.405) h218m HI = AL of BM + BS = 102.405 + (1.8) = 100.605 m RL of plinth level = HI - FS = 100.605 ~ 1.215 = 99.39 m Q.116 A transition curve is to be provided for a circular railway curve 300 m radius, the gauge being 1.5 m with the maximum superelevalion restricted to 15 cm. What is the length of the transition curve for balancing the centrifugal force? (@) 723m (©) 78.1_m (6) 242m (a) 28.3 m ‘Ans. (a) Given R= 300m e= 15cm As pet Martin’s formula, Views = 4.35VR = 67 = 4.35300 - 67 = 66.4 kmph Length of transition curve = (0.073) (€) (Ving) = (0.073) x (18) (66.4) = 72.71 m Q.117 Consider the following statements regarding Remote Sensing Survey 1. Information transfer is accomplished by use of electromagnetic radiation 2. Remote Sensing from space is done by satellites 3. Remote Sensing has no application in Earthquake prediction Which of the above statements are correct ? (@) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (©) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 Ans. (d) Q.118 The rate of equilibrium superelevation on a road is 1, Directly proportional to the square of vehicle velocity 2. Inversely proportional to the radius of the horizontal curve 8. Directly proportional to the square of the radius of the horizontal curveG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1and2only (b) 1and3only (©) 2and3only (d) 1,2and3 Ans. (a) Q.119. As per IRC 37 : 2012, the fatigue life of flexible pavement consisting of granular base and sub-base depends upon 1. Resilient Modulus of bituminous layers 2. Horizontal tensile strain at the bottom of bituminous layer 3. Mix design of bitumen 4, Vertical subgrade strain Which of the above statements are correct ? (@) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (©) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2,3 and 4 only Ans. (c) As per IRC 37 : 2012 6.2.2 Fatigue Model - vee (4) fal” N,= 221x10 (2) xlqa} @o™ ree = orttxto%x( 2)" Pf cox (2) +Laal eo A: Fligu Men runbot of sander Mj: Resilient modulus of bituminous layer. . Q.120 Which one of the following types of steel is used in the manufacturing of metro and mono rails? (@) Mid steet (b) Cast stee! (©) Manganese steel @ Bessemer steel Ans. (c) Q.121 A sample of dry soil is coated with a thin layer of paraffin and has a mass of 460 g. It displaced 300 ce of water when immersed int. The paratfin is peeled off and its mass was found to be 9 g. Ifthe specific gravity of soll solids and paratfin are 2.65 and 0.9 respectively, the voids ratio of soil is nearly (@) 092 () o71 (c) 059 (d) 0.48G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Ans. (b) Volume of wax 10cc eI Gos Weight of dry soil = wt. of solid = w, = 451 gm Volume of soil = 300 - 10 = 290 cc W451 Volume of solid = Vz=—=75= = 170.180 Volume of air = Volume of void = V, = 290 ~ 170.18 V, = 119816c vy, _ 11981 e= y, “770.18 = 070 e=0.70~071 End of Solution Q.122 Marshaliing yard in railway system provides facilites for (@) Maintenance of rolling stock (0) Sate movements of passengers and coaches () Receiving, breaking up, re-forming and dispatching onwards—of trains (@) Receiving, loading, unloading and delivery of goods and vehicles, and scheduling lr further functioning Ans. (c) Marshalling yard is used to be a machine to receive, break-up, reform and dispatch trains onwards eo: EET Q.123 ‘Composite Sleeper Index’ is relevant in determining 1. Required! and adoptable sleeper density 2. Durability of sleeper units 3. Mechanical strength of the stock of wooden sleepers Which of the above statements is /are correct? (@) 1and2only (b) Zand only (©) 1 only (@) 3only Ans. (4) CSI. is used * To determine suitability of particular timber for use as a sleeper. ‘+ Measures the mechanical strength of timber, derived from its composite properties of strength and hardness. Q.124 The normal flows on two approach roads at an intersection are respectively 500 poulh and 800 peulh. The corresponding saturation flow is 1600 pcufh on each road. The total lost time per single cycle is 16 s. The optimum cycle time by Webster's method is (@) 728s (©) 58.08 (9) 480s (@ 1938 Pee ere perryAns. Q.125 Ans. Q.126 Ans. G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ma uch ee (b) Sum of critical flow ratio Va ya tYy = 200 4 508 20,3125 +0.1875 =05 1600 * 7600 1L45 _15x16+5 Optimum cycle time = “SEES = MSXIS*8 58 500 Inthe offshore region at a particular harbour facility, an oscillatory wave train approaches with wavelength of 80 m where the mean sea depth is 30 m. Whal would be the velocity of the individual waves? (a) 17.18m/s (b) 16.05 mis (c) 15.18 mis (a) 14.05 m/s (d) Tam Velocity of waves, V= J} tanh 7° Given, [= 80 m and d= 30m tanh®4 -o.982=1 . foxso mi v= (5 = 11.417 mis So, nearest answer will be (d). For proper planning of harbours, oscillatory waves in the relevant off-shore region must bbe taken into account. If the sea depth is 30 m and an oscillatory waves train s observed to have wavelength of 50m, what would be the velocity of the individual waves? (@) 9.43 mis (b) 9.21 mis (©) 9.08 mis (a) 8.83 m/s (d) Wavelength (!) = 50 m Sea depth (d) = 30 m T ann 2d Velocity of waves, V= |Z tanh =n an Considering, d values is more 2nd So, tanh=2 ~ 1.0 7 t _ [ot _ [aaixso then, V= on pe V= 8.83 mis Page 50G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Directions : Each of the next Twenty Four (24) items consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)' and the other as ‘Statement (Il)’. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (a) (I) and Statement (II) are individually true; and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Stalemont (1) (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (Il) are individual @; but Statement (II) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (1) (€) Statement (1) is true; but Statement (Il) is false (d) Statement (1) is false; but Statement (Il) is true Q.127 Statement (I) : Glass, used as sheets in buildings, is a crystalline solid and is transparent Statement (II) : Glass is obtained by the fusion of silicates of sodium and calcium, both of which are crystalline in structure. ‘Ans. (d) Glass is non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent ime-surkhi mortar is used in construction of Anicuts (dams) since the Q.128 Statement (1 19th century, Statement (II) : Portland cement is a recent material compared to surkhi-mortar which is best suited for hydraulic structures. ‘Ans. (b) Cement mortar offer less permeability as compare to lime mortar. Q.129 Statement (1) : Rapid method of concrete mix-design will take 3 days for tials, Statement (11) : This rapid method depends on curing the concrete in warm water at or above 55°C. Ans. (a) Speedy method of mix design Q.130 Statement (1) : RIM.C. is preferably used in construction of large projects Statement (II) : IMC. is adoptable to achiove any desired strength of concrete, with simultaneous quality contol Ans. (a) AMC" conerete is the concrete transported to the site from batching plant having al major quality parameter; this concrete is called ready mix concrete used for larger project. Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.131 Statement (I) : In a bolted joint, all similarly placed bolts share the load equally. ) ecoe — —_ / ecoo | Statement (II) : Bolts are placed in holes having slightly larger diameters. Ans. (b) Both the tatements are correct but not related to each other. Q.132 Statement (1) : In an RC beam, bond stress developed is due to pure adhesion, and frictional and mechanical resistance Statement (II) : Inadequacy of bond reinforcing bars Ans. (b) ngth by provid 1g end anchorage in the EndofSaltion Q.133. Statement (I) : A Dummy is an activity in the network. Statement (II) : A Dummy is a representation in the network requiring neither time nor resources. Ans. (b) Q.134 Statement (I): In areas whore extreme cold conditions are a regular features, and more so patticularly in winter, itis necessary to use lighter oil for automobiles than in summer. Statement (II) : Lighter in Statement (I) refers to the oil density, which may be adjusted by admixtures Ans. (0) Inwinter season the engine oil tends to thicken i.e. it becomes more viscous and hence an oil of low viscosity is used in winter which are called ‘lighter oils’ EET Q.135 Statement (1) : Bernoull’s equation is applicable to any point in the flow field provided the flow is steady and irrotational Statement (II): The integration of Euler's equation of motion to derive Bernoull’s equation involves the assumptions that velocity potential exists and that the flow conditions do not change with time at any point ‘Ans. (a) EET Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.136 Statement (1) : A sioping glacis is always preferred over a horizontal bed for locating a hydraulic jump. Statement (11) : The hydraulic jump is the best dissipator of energy of the flowing water. Ans. (d) Statement 1 is wrong The condition of horizontal bed is always preferred as it will be used in the IDEAL case when natural hydraulic jump is/can be formed. Statement II is correct Hydraulic jump is best energy dissipator as easy to design, construct and maintain as compared to rolling type energy dissipator, Enema Q.137 Statement (I) : Anaerobic siudge digester, by itself, is considered to be the better method than other methods of sludge treatment. Statement (Il) : During Anaerobic sludge digestion, CH, is produced; also rodents and other pests are attracted when digester sludge is dried, Ans. (c) The anaerobic digester plant is a better method for handling of sludge as it produces large amount of energy in the form of methane. It also reduces the nuisance of digested sludge and it reduces the vector (rodents, flies, birds etc.) attraction to the sludge. EET Q.138 Statement (I) :Anomogramis a ready reckoner to compute any two hydraulic parameters like discharge, pipe diameter, pipe slope and flow velocity in the pipe if the other two are known, Statement (11) : Hydraulic parameters can be determined by using Manning's or Chezy's formulae; and a Nomogram is an organized compilation of a number of such, varied ‘computations. Ans. (b) Q.139. Statement (1) : The field capacity of Municipal solid waste is be retained in a waste sample against gravity Statement (II) : The field capacity of Municipal solid waste is of critical importance in determining the volume of leachate in lanalflls Ans. (b) Q.140. Statement (1) : Proximate analysis of MSW is carried out to determine moisture content, volatile matter, and fixed carbon. Statement (11) : Ultimate analysis of MSW is carried out to determine the full range of chemical composition and the energy value ‘Ans. (b) Pee ere perry Page 53G4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.141 Statement (1): The impact of Green House Gas emission on the environment may comprise accelerated increase in global warming as well as a significant rise in mean sea levels. Statement (II): Green House Gas emission is responsible for decreased land masses, increased population densities and food shortages. Ans. (b) GHGs absorb a large amount of radiation from the sun thereby increasing the surface temperature, It meits ice increasing the sea level reducing land area. A year of not enough or too much rainfall can affect local crop yield and thus food shortage can take place due to climate change. . Q.142. Statement (1): The fundamental principle of surveying is 'to work from the whole to the part. Statement (II): Working from the whole to the part ensures prevention of accumulation of possible errors in survey work over large areas Ans. (a) Q.143. Statement (I): Compass survey is still used by Geologists to locate the magnetic ores. Statement (II): Local attraction causes errors in compass survey due to terrestrial features - either natural or man-made. Ans. (d) Q.144. Statement (I): PC A is a preferred raw material for construction of Bituminous pavements in areas of heavy rainfall Statement (II): In PCA, no stripping is needed as there is improved binding: and thereby stability is also improved. ‘Ans. (a) Characterisation of PCA bituminous mix (a) Stripping test (IS : 6241-1971) The plastic waste coated aggregate bitumen mix prepared by above process was immersed in water. Even after 96 hr. there was no stripping This shows that plastic waste coated aggregate bitumen mix has good resistance towards water (b) Marshall stability tes itis observed that the Marshall stability values obtained for were generally much higher than Marshall stability value obtained for pure bitumen mix. Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.145. Statement (I): Bituminous roads disintegrate even with light traffic, but such failures are not exclusively attributable to wrong surface treatment. Statement (II): Improper preparation of the subgrade and the foundation is often responsible for this dis-integration. Ans. (c) Improper preparation of subgrade and foundation can note responsibe for disintegration Q.146 Statement (1): Cermet, as a refractory material (Clay 80% + Aluminium 20%), is used in the construction of rockets and jets. Statement (II): Cermet containing metals, which are stable at temperature as high as 600°C, resists sudden shocks. ‘Ans. (d) . Q.147 Statement (1): Aluminium alloy with less than 6% copper is used in making automobile pistons Statement (II): Duraluminium containing 4% copper has a high tensile strength and is well usable wherever alkaline environment is not present ‘Ans. (b) ‘Aluminium alloy having less than 6% can only be age hardened otherwise material wil not respond to gardening process. So 1st statement is correct Duralumin is having 4% Cu and its quite strong used for aerospace applications. Ee Q.148. Statement (I): There is no practical method of concrete mix design based on specific surface aggregates Statement (II): Surface area of aggregates plays a vital role in achieving the right mix desired for a desited strength Ans. (b) Surface area of aggregate plays vital role in determining the strength and workability of concrete, 2.149. Statement (I): Air seasoning of structural timber renders it more durable, tough and elastic Statement (II) Air seasoning of timber is the most economical and eco-friendly method of treatment when time is not a constraining criterion ‘Ans. (b) Pee ere perryG4MADE EASY Inds Bese Inaeleuee for ES, GATE & PSUS Ceca meer Q.150 Statement (I): Lining of nuclear plants with specially heavy concrete is needed for shielding and protecting against several dangerous conditions Statement (II): Limonite is one special type of aggregate possessing a high density. ‘Ans. (b) The lining of nuclear plant need to be fire-resistant therefore heavy concreting is required. 9000 Pee ere perry