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RSMSSB JE 2022 & MPPSC AE 2022 | Complete Revision
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Answer :D 1. The design yield stress of steel according to

IS:456 1978 is
A. 0.37 fy
B. 0.67 𝑓𝑦
C. 0.87 𝑓𝑦
D. 0.87 fy
D 2. The Lueders' Lines in a material indicate that:

A. The material is failing in flexure
B. The material is failing due to fatigue
C. The material is failing due to its crushing
D. The material is failing in shear
Answer : D 3. In limit state of design, the maximum limit

imposed by IS: 456-1978 on the redistribution
of moments in statically indeterminate beams
is
A. 10 %
B. 15 %
C. 20 %
D. 30 %
4. At limit state of collapse in shear, in case of web
shear cracks, it is assumed that the concrete
cracks when the maximum principal tensile
stress exceeds a value of ft equal to
A. 0.24 𝑓𝑐𝑘
B. 0.20 𝑓𝑐𝑘
C. 0.16 𝑓𝑐𝑘
Answer : A
D. 0.30 𝑓𝑐𝑘
Answer : B 5. Minimum clear cover (in mm) to the main steel

bars in slab, beam, column and footing
respectively are
A. 10,15,20,25
B. 15,25,40,75
C. 20,25,30,40
D. 20,35,40,75
Answer : A 6. Which one of the following statements is

correct?
A. Maximum longitudinal reinforcement in an
axially loaded short column is 6 % of gross
sectional area
B. Columns with circular section are provided
transverse reinforcement helical type only
C. Spacing of lateral ties can not be more than 16
times the diameter of the bar
C. Longitudinal reinforcement bar need not be in
contact with lateral ties
Answer : D 7. Limit state of serviceability for deflection

including the effects due to creep, shrinkage
and temperature occurring after erection of
partitions and application of finishes as
applicable to floors and roofs is restricted to
A. Span/150
B. Span / 200
C. Span/250
D. Span/350
Answer : A 8. Flexural collapse in over reinforced beams is

due to
A. Primary compression failure
B. Secondary compression failure
C. Primary tension failure
D. Bond failure
Answer : B 9. Approximate value of shrinkage strain in

concrete is
A. 0.003
B. 0.0003
C. 0.00003
D. 0.03
Answer : A 10. According to IS: 456-1978, the modulus of

elasticity of concrete Ec (in N/ mm2 ) can be
taken as
A. 𝐸𝑐 = 5700 𝑓𝑐𝑘
B. 𝐸𝑐 = 570 𝑓ck
C. 𝐸𝑐 = 5700𝑓ck
D. 𝐸𝑐 = 700 𝑓𝑐𝑘
Answer : B 11. The lacing bars in steel column should be

designed to resist
A. Bending moment due to 2.5 % of the
column load
B. Shear force due to 2.5 % of the column load
C. 2.5 % of the column load only
D. Both A. and B.
Answer : C 12. As per IS; 800 , the maximum bending moment

for design of purlins can be taken as (where W
is total distributed load including the wind load
on the purlins and L is centre distance of
support)
A. WL/6
B. WL / 8
C. WL / 10
D. WL/12
D 13. The ratio of width to depth of a strongest beam

that can be cut out of a cylindrical log of wood
with homogeneous and isotropic properties is :
1
A. 5
1
B. 4
1
C. 3
1
D. 2
D 14. The maximum shear stress caused due to a s

force in a beam of rectangular cross-section is
much more in percentage than its average value
A. 200 %
B. 150 %
C. 100 %
D. 50 %
Answer : B 15. The thickness of web for unstiffened plate

girder with clear distance "d" between the
flanges shall not be less than
A. d / 200
B. d / 85
C. d / 100
D. d / 160
Answer : B 16. A beam of rectangular cross-section is 100 mm

wide and 200 mm deep. If the section is
subjected to a shear force of 20 kN, then the
maximum shear stress in the section is:
A. 1.25 N / mm2
B. 1.5 N / mm2
C. 1.6 N / mm2
D. 1.75 N / mm2
Answer : D 17. If the depth of a rectangular section is

reduced to half, strain energy stored in the
beam becomes:
A. 1 / 4 times
B. 1 / 8 times
C. 4 times
D. 8 times
Answer : B 18. For a compression member with double angle

section, which of the following section will give
larger value of minimum radius of gyration?
A. Equal angles back to back
B. Unequal legged angles with long legs back to
back
C. Unequal legged angle with short legs back to
back
D. Both B. and C.
Answer : A 19. Battens provided for a compression member

shall be designed to carry a transverse shear
equal to
A. 2.5 % of axial force in member
B. 5 % of axial force in member
C. 10 % of axial force in member
D. 20 % of axial force in member
Answer : D 20. The channels or angles in the compression

chords of the steel truss girder bridges are
turned outward in order to increase
A. Cross-sectional area
B. Section modulus
C. Torsional constant
D. Radius of gyration
Answer : D 21. The effective length of a structural steel

compression of length "L" effectively held in
position and restrained against rotation at one
end but neither held in position nor restrained
against rotation at the other end is member
A. L
B. 1.2 L
C. 1.5 L
D. 2.0 L
Answer : A 22. If the area under the shear force diameter for a
beam between the two points C and D is " K ",
then the difference between the moment at
the two points C and D will be equal to:
A. K
B. 2 K
C. K / 2
D. K2
Answer : B 23. Economical depth of a plate girder is given

by
A. 𝑀/𝜎𝑡𝑤
B. 1.1 𝑀/𝜎𝑡𝑤
C. 1.2 𝑀/𝜎𝑙𝑤
D. 1.3 𝑀/𝜎𝑙𝑤
Answer : A 24. Shear buckling of web in a plate girder is

prevented by using
A. Vertical intermediate stiffener
B. Horizontal stiffener along the neutral axis
C. Bearing stiffener
D. None of the these
Answer : D 25. A simply supported beam of span L carries

over its full span of load varying linearly
from zero at either end to w / unit length at
midspan. The maximum bending moment
occurs at:
A. Quarter points and is equal to wL2 / 8
B. Quarter points and is equal to wL2 /12
C. Midspan and is equal to wL2/8
D. Midspan and is equal to wL2 /12
Answer : A 26. Find out the wrong statement from the

followings:
A. The elastic section modulus of a section
does not affect Shape Factor.
B. The Shape Factor is a function of the cross-
sectional shape.
C. The Shape Factor represents the increases of
strength due to plasticization
D. The Shape Factor of a section is a measure
of reserve strength available in the section
after initial yielding.
Answer : A 27. Which method of structural analysis is a Forced

Method of analysis?
A. Moment distribution method
B. Slope deflection method
C. None of these
D. Both of these
Answer : B 28. Bearing stiffener in a plate girder is used to

A. Transfer the load from the top flange to the
bottom one
B. Prevent buckling of web
C. Decrease the effective depth of web
D. Prevent excessive deflection
Answer : B 29. As per IS:800, for compression flange, the

outstand of flange plates should not exceed, if
t is thickness of thinnest flange plate
A. 12 t
B. 16 t
C. 20 t
D. 25 t
Answer : B 30. The stiffness of a member of length (L),

moment of inertia of the section of the
member is (I) and Young's Modulus of the
material of the member is (E) is :
A. 3EI/𝐿2
B. 4EI/𝐿
C. 2EI/𝐿
D. 4EI/𝐿2
Answer : A 31. The most common admixture which is used to

retarder in cement is
A. Gypsum
B. Calcium chloride
C. Calcium carbonate
D. None of these
Answer : C 32. Which of the following test is sued to

determinate the rate of wear of stones?
A. Crushing test
B. Abrasion test
C. Attrition test
D. Impact test
Answer : C or D 33.
Answer : B 34. Which of the following cements is suitable for

use in massive concrete structures such as large
dams?
A. Ordinary Portland Cement
B. Low Heat Cement
C. Rapid Hardening Cement
D. Sulphate Resisting Cement
Answer : A 35. The slump recommended for mass concrete is

about
A. 25 mm to 50 mm
B. 50 mm to 100 mm
C. 100 mm to 125 mm
D. 125 mm to 150 mm
Answer : C 36. The most common admixture which is used to

accelerate the initial set of concrete
A. Gypsum
B. Calcium Chloride
C. Calcium Carbonate
D. None of these
Answer : B 37. Which of the following cements contains

maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
A. Ordinary Portland Cement

B. Low Heat Cement
C. Rapid Hardening Cement
D. Sulphate Resisting Cement
Answer : C 38. Number of bricks required for one cubic meter

of brick masonry is
A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550
Answer : D 39. Distemper is used to coat

A. Compound wall
B. Woodwork
C. External concrete surface
D. Interior surfaces not exposed to weather
Answer : A 40. Neoprene is suitable for use in

A. Bearings of bridge
B. Floors of dance hall
C. Joinery work
D. Coating of floor
Answer : A 41. Minimum width of landing should be

A. Equal to width of stairs
B. Half the width of stairs
C. Twice the width of stairs
D. One-fourth the width of stairs
Answer : A 42. Doglegged stairs are

A. Half turn stairs
B. Quarter turn stairs
C. Straight stairs
D. Three quarter turn stairs
Answer : C 43.
Answer : B 44.
Answer : B 45. The function of king post in a king post roof

truss is
A. To support the framework of the roof
B. To receive the ends of principal rafter
C. To prevent the walls from spreading
outward
D. To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its
centre
Answer : A 46. The pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for
A. Coastal regions
B. Pain regions
C. Covering large areas
D. All of these
Answer : D 47. The lintels are preferred to arches because

A. Arches require more headroom to span the
opening like doors and windows
B. Arches require strong abutments to
withstand arch thrust
C. Arches are difficult to construct
D. All of these
Answer : B 48. The type of footing which is sued to transmit

heavy loads through steel column is
A. Raft foundation
B. Grillage foundation
C. Well foundation
D. Isolated footing
Answer : B 49. In case of foundation on black cotton soils, the

most suitable method to increase the bearing
capacity of the soil is
A. Increase the depth of foundation
B. Drain the soil
C. Compact the soil
D. Replace the poor soil
Answer : C 50. A queen closer is a

A. Brick laid with its length parallel to the face
or direction of wall
B. Brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face
or direction of wall
C. Brick having the same length and depth as
the other bricks but half the breadth
D. Brick with half the width at one end and full
width at the other
Answer : B 7. Method of joints is applicable only when the

number of unknown forces at the joint under
consideration is not more than:
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer : D 8. The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-

jointed space frame is where m, r and j are
unknown as member forces, r is unknown as
reaction components and j is a number of
joints:
A. M+r-2 j
B. M+r-3 j
C. 3 m+r-3 j
D. 6 m+r-6 j
Answer : B 9. Castigliano's first theorem is applicable:

A. For statically determinate structures only
B. When the system behaves elastically
C. Only when principle of superposition is valid
D. For statically indeterminate structures only
Answer : A 10. The carry over factor in a prismatic member

whose far end is hinged is :
A. 0
B. 1 / 2
C. 3 / 4
D. 1
Answer : A 11. The moment required to rotate the near end of

a prismatic beam through a unit angle without
translation, the far end being simply
supported, is given by (where EI is the flexural
rigidity and L is span of beam):
A. 3 EI / L
B. 4 EI / L
C. 2 EI / L
D. E I / L
Answer : A 12. If the sinking of a support of a fixed beam

causes the beam to rotate in the clockwise
direction, then the moments induced at both
the ends of the beam will be:
A. In anticlockwise direction and of equal
magnitude.
B. In clockwise direction and of different
magnitude
C. In opposite directions and of equal
magnitude
D. In opposite directions and of different
magnitude
Answer : A 13. The Muller-Breslau principle can be used to:

A. Determine the shape of the influence line
B. Indicates the parts of the structure to be
loaded to obtain the maximum effect
C. Calculate the ordinates of the influence lines
D. All these are correct
Answer : A 14. To generate the jth column of the flexibility

matrix:
A. A unit force is applied at coordinate j and the
displacements are calculated at all coordinates
B. A unit displacement is applied to coordinate j
and the forces are calculated at all coordinates
C. A unit force is applied at coordinate j and the
forces are calculated at all coordinates
D. A unit displacement is applied at coordinate j
and the displacements are calculated at all
coordinates
Answer : D 15. For stable structures, one of the important

properties of flexibility and stiffness matrices is
that the element of main diagonal:
A. Of a stiffness and flexibility matrix must be
negative
B. Of a stiffness matrix must be negative and
flexibility matrix must be positive
C. Of a stiffness matrix must be positive and
flexibility matrix must be negative
D. Of a stiffness and flexibility matrix must be
positive
Answer : A 16. Due to some point load anywhere on a fixed

beam, the maximum free bending moment is
M. The sum of fixed end moment is:
A. M
B. 1.5 M
C. 2.0 M
D. 3.0 M
Answer : B 17. In the slope deflection equations, the

deformations are considered to be caused by:
A. Shear force
B. Bending moment
C. Axial force
D. Bending moment and shear force both
Answer : C 18. An ordinate in a funicular polygon represents:

A. Shear force
B. Resultant force
C. Bending moment
D. Equilibrium
Answer : D 19. The number of independent equations to be

satisfied for static equilibrium of a space
structure is :
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6
Answer : B 20. Independent displacement at each joint of a

rigid-jointed plane frame are:
A. Three linear movements
B. Two linear movements and one rotation
C. One linear movement and two rotations
D. Three rotations
Answer : A 21. Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-

jointed plane frame is given by (where j is
number of joints and r is unknown reactions):
A. 2 j – r
B. j – 2 r
C. 3j – r
D. 2j + r
Answer : B 22. A beam of length "L" fixed at A and B of

uniform flexural rigidity carries two loads " P "
at one-third interval of span length C and D
respectively. The maximum bending moment
will occur:
A. At C and D and will be equal to 2"PL"/9
B. Between C and D and will be equal to PL/9
C. At A and at B and will be equal to 2"PL"/9
D. Between A and C and also between B and D
will be equal to PL/9
Answer : C 23. The strain energy stored in a simply supported

beam of length " L " and flexural rigidity EI due
to a central concentrated load "W" is:
A. 𝑊 2 𝐿3 /48EI
B. 𝑊 3 𝐿2 /48EI
C. 𝑊 2 𝐿3 /96EI
D. 𝑊 3 𝐿2 /96EI
Answer : B $ C 24. The strain energy of a structure due to bending

is given by:
A. ‫𝑀 ׬‬2 𝑑𝑥/𝐸𝐼
B. 0.5 ‫𝑀 ׬‬2 dx/EI
C. ‫ ׬‬0 . 5 𝑀2 dx/EI
D. 0.33 ‫𝑀 ׬‬2 dx/EI
Answer : A 25. A simple supported beam A B of length " L=3 m

". If the displacement at one-third length from
the right-hand support, at point D, due to load
"W" at 1.0 m from left hand support, at point C
is 5 mm, then the displacement at C due to a
load of 0.2 W at D will be:
A. 1 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 5 mm
D. 25 mm
Answer : A 26. A propped cantilever A B is fixed at A and

simply supported at B. If a 1 kN concentrated
load is acting at B what is the vertical reaction
at support A ?
A. 0 kN
B. 1 kN
C. 0.5 kN
D. 2 kN
Answer : C 27. The principle of virtual work can be applied to

elastic system by considering the virtual work
of:
A. Internal force only
B. External force only
C. Internal as well as external forces
D. None of these
Answer : No Ans 28. If one end of prismatic beam AB of length "L"

with flexural rigidity "EI" with fixed ends is given
a transverse displacement Δ without any
rotation, then the transverse reactions at A and
B due to displacement is :
A. 6EIΔ/𝐿2
B. 6EIΔ/𝐿3
C. 12EIΔ/𝐿2
D. 12𝐼𝛥/𝐿2
Answer : C 29. A simply supported beam of length L over

hanged to the right by L/2 at support B. The
maximum reaction at support B will be when
the uniformly distributed load is loaded:
A. Only in AB
B. Only in BC
C. Entire span
D. None of these
Answer : A 30. The element of flexibility matrix of a structure:

A. Are dependent on the choice of coordinates
B. Are independent on the choice of
coordinates
C. Are always dimensionally homogenous
D. Both A. and C. are correct
Answer : A 31. In limit state design of concrete for flexure, the

area of stress block diagram is taken as 9 where
fck is characteristic compressive strength of
concrete and Xu is depth of neutral axis from
top of the section:
A. 0.36 fck Xu
B. 0.42 fck Xu
C. 0.446 fck Xu
D. 0.56 fck Xu
Answer : A 32. In limit state method, balanced design of a

reinforced concrete beam gives:
A. Smallest concrete section and maximum area
of reinforcement
B. Largest concrete section and maximum area
of reinforcement
C. Smallest concrete section and minimum area
of reinforcement
D. Largest concrete section and minimum area
of reinforcement
Answer : C 33. The development length of bars of diameter ϕ,

as per IS: 456-2000 is given by
A. 4𝜙𝜎𝑠 /𝜏bd
B. 𝜙𝜎𝑠 /𝜏bd
C. 2𝜙𝜎𝑠 /3𝜏bd
D. 𝜙𝜎𝑠 /3𝜏𝑏𝑑
Answer : B 34. In prestressed concrete:

A. Forces of tension and compression change
but lever arm remains unchanged
B. Forces of tension and compression remain
unchanged but lever arm changes with the
moment
C. Both forces of tension and compression and
lever arm changes
D. Both forces of tension and compression and
lever arm remain unchanged
Answer : A 35. Modulus of rupture of concrete is a measure

of:
A. Flexural tensile strength
B. Direct tensile strength
C. Compressive strength
D. Split tensile strength
Answer : B 36. According to IS: 456-2000, the maximum strain

in concrete at the outermost compression fibre
in the limit state design of flexural member is:
A. 0.0020
B. 0.0035
C. 0.0050
D. 0.0065
Answer : A 37. Concordant profile represents for a certain set

of external loads to some scale, the:
A. Bending moment diagram
B. Williot-Mohr diagram
C. Shear force diagram
D. Influence line diagram
Answer : D 38. For prestressed structural elements, high

strength concrete is used primarily because
A. Both shrinkage and creep are more
B. Shrinkage is less but creep is more
C. Modulus of elasticity and creep is more
D. Of high modulus of elasticity and low creep
Answer : C 39. For bars in tension, a standard hook has an

anchorage value equivalent to a straight length
of (where ϕ is diameter of hook)
A. 8 ϕ
B. 12 ϕ
C. 16 ϕ
D. 24 ϕ
Answer : B 40. The relation between modulus of rupture 𝐟𝐜 𝐫 ,

splitting strength fcs and direct tensile
strength 𝐟𝐜𝐭 is given by
A. fcr = fcs = fct
B. fcr > fcs > fct
C. fcr < fcs < fct
D. fcs > fcr > fct
Answer : C 41. Yield line theory result in

A. Elastic solution
B. Lower bound solution
C. Upper bound solution
D. Unique solution
Answer : C 42. A reduction factor 𝑪𝒓 to load carrying capacity

of a long column is given by
A. Cr = 1.25 − Le /24 b
B. Cr = 1.00 − Le /48 b
C. Cr = 1.25 − Le /48 b
D. Cr = 1.5 − Le /48 b
Answer : d, a 43. The effect of creep on modular ratio is

A. To decrease it
B. To increase it
C. Either to decrease or to increase it
D. To keep it unchanged
Answer : A 44. For walls, columns and vertical faces of all

structural members, the form work is generally
removed after
A. 24 to 48 hours
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Answer : B 45. The maximum compressive stress in concrete

for design purposes is based on a partial safety
factor of
A. 1.15
B. 1.50
C. 1.85
D. 2.20
Answer : B 46. In the design of prestressed concrete

structures, which of the following limit state
will come under the limit state of
serviceability?
(i) Flexure
(ii) Shear
(iii) Deflection
(iv) Cracking
A. (i) and (iv)
B. (iii) and (iv)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer : B 47. For the deflection of simply supported beam to

be within permissible limits the ratio of its
span to effective depth as per IS:456-1978
should not exceed
A. 7
B. 20
C. 26
D. 35
Answer : A 48. Most common method of prestressing used for

factory production is
A. Long lime method
B. Freyssinet system
C. Magnet-Blaton system
D. Lee-Macall system
Answer : A 49. Shrinkage deflection in case of rectangular

beams and slabs can be eliminated by putting
A. Compression steel equal to tensile steel
B. Compression steel more than tensile steel
C. Compression steel less than tensile steel
D. Compression steel 25% more than tensile
steel
Answer : B 50. In the limit state method of design, the failure

criterion for reinforced concrete beams and
columns is
A. Maximum principal theory
B. Maximum principal strain theory
C. Maximum shear theory
D. Maximum strain energy theory

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Answer :D 1. The design yield stress of steel according to

D 2. The Lueders' Lines in a material indicate that:

Answer : D 3. In limit state of design, the maximum limit

Answer : B 5. Minimum clear cover (in mm) to the main steel

Answer : A 6. Which one of the following statements is

Answer : D 7. Limit state of serviceability for deflection

Answer : A 8. Flexural collapse in over reinforced beams is

Answer : B 9. Approximate value of shrinkage strain in

Answer : A 10. According to IS: 456-1978, the modulus of

Answer : B 11. The lacing bars in steel column should be

Answer : C 12. As per IS; 800 , the maximum bending moment

D 13. The ratio of width to depth of a strongest beam

D 14. The maximum shear stress caused due to a s

Answer : B 15. The thickness of web for unstiffened plate

Answer : B 16. A beam of rectangular cross-section is 100 mm

Answer : D 17. If the depth of a rectangular section is

Answer : B 18. For a compression member with double angle

Answer : A 19. Battens provided for a compression member

Answer : D 20. The channels or angles in the compression

Answer : D 21. The effective length of a structural steel

Answer : B 23. Economical depth of a plate girder is given

Answer : A 24. Shear buckling of web in a plate girder is

Answer : D 25. A simply supported beam of span L carries

Answer : A 26. Find out the wrong statement from the

Answer : A 27. Which method of structural analysis is a Forced

Answer : B 28. Bearing stiffener in a plate girder is used to

Answer : B 29. As per IS:800, for compression flange, the

Answer : B 30. The stiffness of a member of length (L),

Answer : A 31. The most common admixture which is used to

Answer : C 32. Which of the following test is sued to

Answer : B 34. Which of the following cements is suitable for

Answer : A 35. The slump recommended for mass concrete is

Answer : C 36. The most common admixture which is used to

Answer : B 37. Which of the following cements contains

A. Ordinary Portland Cement

Answer : C 38. Number of bricks required for one cubic meter

Answer : D 39. Distemper is used to coat

Answer : A 40. Neoprene is suitable for use in

Answer : A 41. Minimum width of landing should be

Answer : A 42. Doglegged stairs are

Answer : B 45. The function of king post in a king post roof

Answer : D 47. The lintels are preferred to arches because

Answer : B 48. The type of footing which is sued to transmit

Answer : B 49. In case of foundation on black cotton soils, the

Answer : C 50. A queen closer is a

Answer : B 7. Method of joints is applicable only when the

Answer : D 8. The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-

Answer : B 9. Castigliano's first theorem is applicable:

Answer : A 10. The carry over factor in a prismatic member

Answer : A 11. The moment required to rotate the near end of

Answer : A 12. If the sinking of a support of a fixed beam

Answer : A 13. The Muller-Breslau principle can be used to:

Answer : A 14. To generate the jth column of the flexibility

Answer : D 15. For stable structures, one of the important

Answer : A 16. Due to some point load anywhere on a fixed

Answer : B 17. In the slope deflection equations, the

Answer : C 18. An ordinate in a funicular polygon represents:

Answer : D 19. The number of independent equations to be

Answer : B 20. Independent displacement at each joint of a

Answer : A 21. Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-

Answer : B 22. A beam of length "L" fixed at A and B of