Memory Based Questions of

GATE 2020
Civil Engineering
Detailed Solutions

Date of Exam : 09/02/2020

Forenoon Session
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NON-TECHNICAL SECTION
General Aptitude
Q.1 Sum of two positive number is 100. After substracting 5 from each number product of
resulting number is 0. One of the original number is
(a) 95 (b) 92
(c) 85 (d) 90

Ans. (a)
Let the two positive numbers be x and y.
∴ x + y = 100 ...(i)
(x – 5) (y – 5) = 0 ...(ii)
⇒ x = 5 or y = 5
If x = 5 then y = 95
If y = 5 then x = 95
∴ One of the number is 95 since 5 is not in any of the options.
End of Solution

Q.2 If 0, 1, 2, ...... 8, 9 are coded as O, P, Q, ..... W, X then 45 is coded as

(a) TS (b) SS
(c) ST (d) SU

Ans. (c)
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

O P Q R S T U V W X
∴ 45 is coded as ‘ST ’.
End of Solution

Q.3 Unit place in 26591749110016 is

(a) 6 (b) 1
(c) 3 (d) 9

Ans. (b)
 26591749(110016)
 Unit place of 9° = 1
∴ Cycle of equatio is (9, 1) (9, 1), (9, 1)
So answer will be 1.
End of Solution

Q.4 Insert seven number between 2 and 34 such is an AP. The sum of those seven inserted
seven number is
(a) 124 (b) 130
(c) 120 (d) 126

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Ans. (d)
2, a, (a + d), (a + 2d), ...... (a + 6d ), 34
∴ Total number of terms of AP (n) = 9
Let sum of seven inserted numbers = S

7
∴ S= [a + (a + 6d )] = 7[a + 3d ]
2
Tn = 34
Also, a – 2= (a + d – a)
⇒ a – d= 2
Similarly a – 2= 34 – (a + 6d )
⇒ a – 2= 34 – a – 6d
⇒ 2a = 36 – 6d = 36 – 6(a – 2)
⇒ 2a = 36 – 6a + 12
⇒ 8a = 48
⇒ a= 6
∴ d= a – 2 = 6 – 2 = 4
∴ S= 7(a + 3d ) = 7(6 + 3 × 4) = 126

General English
Q.5 It is a common critism that most of the academicians live in their ________, so they
are not aware of the real life challenge.
(a) Ivory tower (b) homes
(c) Glass palaces (d) Big flats

Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.6 His hunger for reading is insatiable. He reads indiscriminately. He is most certainly a/an
_________ reader.
(a) all round (b) voracious
(c) wise (d) precarious

Ans. (b)
End of Solution

Q.7 If Fuse : Fusion :: Use : ___________.

(a) Usage (b) Usion
(c) Uses (d) User

Ans. (a)

End of Solution

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TECHNICAL SECTION
Solid Mechanics

⎡σ xx τ xy ⎤
Q.1 In a 2-D stress analysis, the state of stress at point P is [σ] = ⎢ ⎥ . The necessary
⎣⎢ τ y x σy x ⎦⎥

and sufficient condition for existence of the state of pure shear at point P
(a) (σxx – σyy)2 + 4τ2xy = 0 (b) τxy
(c) σxx + σyy = 0 (d) σxxσyy – τ2xy = 0

Ans. (c)
τ
τ

In pure shear condition

σx = 0, σy = 0, τxy = τ
σ σ

σ σ or σ σ

σ σ
σxx = –σ σxx = σ
σyy = σ σyy = –σ
τxy = –σ τxy = 0

τ-Axis

C
σ-Axis
O

For this condition

(c) is correct
σxx + σyy = 0
End of Solution

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Q.2 A cantilever beam PQ of uniform flexure rigidity is subjected to concentrated moment

M at R
R
Q

M
L
2

Deflection at free end Q.

3ML2 3ML2
(a) (b)
4EI 8EI
ML2 ML2
(c) (d)
4EI 6EI
Ans. (b)
M
L/2 B L/2
A C

C1 δ1
B1 θ1

C2
θ1

δc = δ1 = CC1 + C1C2
= BB1 + C1C2
2
⎛ L⎞ ⎛ L⎞
M⎜ ⎟ M⎜ ⎟
= ⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2⎠ ⎛ L⎞
+ ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠
2EI EI 2

3 ML2
δc =
8 EI
End of Solution

Q.3 The initial condition is shown in figure. Axial stiffness of each of the bar is 10 kN/mm.
A load W is applied such that the system remains horizontal and total deflection is 5 mm.
The load W will be ________.
W

2 mm

Rigid

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Ans. (130 kN)

(1) (2) (3)

P1 P2 P3

P1 P2 P3

P1 + P 1 + P2 = W ...(i)
P1L AE
δ1 = 5 mm = = 10 kN/mm
AE L

P2L
δ2 = 3 mm =
AE
So, P1 = 10 × 5 = 50 kN
P2 = 10 × 3 = 30 kN
W = 2(50) + 30 = 130 kN
End of Solution

Structural Analysis

Q.4

How many zero force members are there in the above truss
(a) 6 (b) 7
(c) 8 (d) 9

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Ans. (c)

B L L 3 L
1

4 P
A
Sequence 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — AB

As ΔAB = 0, hence FAB = 0

Total number of zero force member = 8
End of Solution

Q.5 A planer elastic structure is subjected to UDL as shown in figure. Where maximum BM
any in the structure will be ________.

12 kN/m

Parabolic profile
2.4 m

8m

Ans. (0)

Parabolic profile
2.4 m

8m

Mx = 0 of all points
End of Solution

Q.6 Distributed load (continuous or in patches) of 50 kN/m may occupy any position on the
grid the maximum –ve BM at R will be
P Q R S T

1.5 m 3m 2m 1.5 m
(a) 56.25 kN-m (b) 150 kN-m
(c) 93.75 kN-m (d) 22.5 kN-m

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 Memory Based Questions of GATE 2020
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Ans. (a)
ILD for MS

50 kN/m

P Q S T

1.5 m
ILD MS
θ = 1 unit

1.5 m

⎡1 ⎤
∴ Mmax at support = − ⎢ × 1.5 × 1.5 × 50 ⎥
⎣2 ⎦
= –56.25 kNm or 56.25 kNm (hogging)
ILD for BM at the centre of span ‘QS’

50 kN/m

P 1.5 m Q 2.5 m C 2.5 m S 1.5 m T

(+) 1.25
ILD MC
(–) (–)

0.75 0.75

⎡1 ⎤
MC = − ⎢ × 1.5 × 0.75 × 50⎥ × 2
⎣2 ⎦
= –56.25 kNm or 56.25 kNm (hogging)
So, it can be concluded that for maximum hogging moment, overhang span (PQ & ST)
can be loaded. And because of symmetry, magnitude of maximum hogging moment
remains same throughout span QS.
End of Solution

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Irrigation Engineering
Q.7 For a certain region:
Pan evaporation = 100 mm
Effective rainfall = 20 mm
Crop coefficient = 0.4
Irrigation efficiency = 0.5
What will be the amount of water required for irrigation?

Ans. (40 mm)

Water required by crop = 100 × 0.4 mm = 40 mm
Effective rainfall = 20 mm
Additional water requried = 20 mm

20
Amount of water required after accounting irrigation efficiency = = 40 mm
0.5

End of Solution

Geotechnical Engineering
Q.8 Water flows in upward direction in a tank through 2.5 m thick sand layer. The e and
G of sand are 0.58 and 2.7. Sand is fully saturated. γw is 10 kN/m3. Effective stress
at point A, located 1 m above the base of the tank is _____ kN/m2.

Outward flow

1.2 m
1m Water

2.5 m
A

1m

Filter Media

Inward Flow

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Ans. (8.94 kN/m2)

1.2 m

1m

1.5 m
2.5 m
A

1m

⎛ G − 1⎞ ⎛ 2.7 − 1 ⎞
γa = ⎜ γ = × 10 = 10.759
⎝ 1 + e ⎟⎠ ω ⎜⎝ 1 + 0.58 ⎟⎠
σ = zγ – izγω
⎛ 1.2 ⎞
= 1.5(γ ) − ⎜ × 1.5 × γ ω
⎝ 2.5 ⎟⎠
= 8.939 kN/m2
End of Solution

Q.9 SPT was conducted at survey 1.5 m internal upto 30 m depth. At 3 m depth, the observed
no. of hammer blows for 3 successive 150 mm penetration were 8, 6 and 9. SPT, N
value at 3 m depth is
(a) 15 (b) 23
(c) 17 (d) 14

Ans. (a)
No. of blows for each 150 mm penetration 8, 6 and 9.
We will not consider first 150 mm number of blows.
Hence, for last 300 mm, number of blows are 15.
Hence, observed SPT number = 15.
End of Solution

Q.10 Velocity of flow is proportional to the first power of hydraulic gradient in Darcy’s law, the
law is applicable to
(a) turbulent flow in porous media
(b) transitional flow in porous media
(c) laminar flow in porous media
(d) laminar as well as turbulent flow in porous media

Ans. (c)
Darcy’s law is valid for laminar flow condition.
End of Solution

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Q.11 A drained triaxial test is conducted on a sand sample. If σd = 150 kPa and consolidation
stress is 50 kPa the calculated the value of angle of internal friction (φ)?

Ans. (36.87°)
Sand (C = 0); σd = 150; σ3 = 50; σ1 = 200

⎛ φ⎞ ⎛ φ⎞
σ1 = σ3 tan2 ⎜ 45 + ⎟ + 2c tan ⎜ 45 + ⎟
⎝ 2⎠ ⎝ 2⎠

⎛ φ⎞
200 = 50 tan2 ⎜ 45 + ⎟
⎝ 2⎠
φ = 36.87°
End of Solution

Q.12 A fully submerged infinite sandy slope has an inclination of 30° with the horizontal. γsat
and effective angle of internal friction of sand are 18 kN/m3 and 38°. Assume γw = 10 kN/m3.
Seepage is parallel to the slope. Factor of safety against shear failure is ______.

Ans. (0.601)

γ ′ tan φ ⎛ 18 − 10 ⎞ tan38°
F.O.S. = ⋅ =⎜ ⎟
γ sat tan β ⎝ 18 ⎠ tan30°

= 0.601
End of Solution

Q.13 A vertical retaining wall of 5 m height has to support soil of γ = 18 kN/m3, effective
cohesion 12 kN/m2 and effective friction angle 30°. As per Rankine, assuming that tension
crack has occurred the lateral active thrust on wall per meter length is _____.

Ans. (21.714 kN/m)

–2C√Ka

2C 2 × 12
= = 2.309
γ√Ka 1
18 ×
3

5m C = 12
φ = 30°
γ = 18 kN/m3
Ka = 1/3

K a γ Z − 2C K a = 16.144

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After tension crack

2.309

16.144

1
Pa = × 16.144(5 − 2.309)
2
= 21.714 kN/m
End of Solution

Q.14 The water table is at a depth of 3 m below ground level, γw = 9.81 kN/m3. Surcharge
is applied instantaneously
2
q = 70 kN/m

3m Sand, γB = 18 kN/m3

4m Silty clay (γsat = 20 kN/m3)

3m Clay (γsat = 21 kN/m3)

Boulder clay

Immediately after pre-loading, the effective stress (kN/m2) at point P and Q will be
(a) 54 and 95 (b) 36 and 90
(c) 36 and 126 (d) 124 and 204

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Ans. (a)

2
q = 70 kN/m

3m γ = 18

4m γ = 20

3m γ = 20

(σ)P = q + 3γ = 3 × 18 = 54
Surcharge is applied suddenly.
∴ Excess pore water pressure developed.

(σ)Q = (q + 3 γ b + 4 γ sat ) − (4 γ w + 70)

= 70 + 3 × 18 + 4 × 20 – (4 × 9.81 + 70)
= 94.76 kN/m2
End of Solution

Q. 15
Q.15 A fill of 2 m thick sand with unit weight of 20 kN/m3 is placed above the clay layer
to accelerate the rate of consolidation of clay, c v = 9 × 10 –2 m 2 /year.
mv = 2.2 × 10–4 m2/kN. The settlement of clay layer 10 year after the construction is
____________.

10 m Clay

3m Sand

Impervious strata

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Ans. (18.832)
Δσ = 2 × 20 = 40 kN/m2
ΔH = mV ΔσH
= 2.2 × 10–4 × 40 × 10 × 103 mm
= 88 mm

C ×t 9 × 10 −2 × 10
Tv = 2
= = 0.036
H 52
π 2
Tv = U
4
0.036 × 4
= 0.214
U=
π
Δh after 10 years = 0.214 × 88 = 18.832 mm
End of Solution

Fluid Mechanics

Q.16 θ u

Uniform flow with velocity u makes angle Q with axis.

The velocity potential φ is
(a) ±u (x sinθ – y cosθ) (b) ±u (y sinθ + x cosθ)
(c) ±u (x sinθ + y cosθ) (d) ±u (y sinθ – x cosθ)

Ans. (c)
Velocity in x-depth, ux = u sin θ
Velocity in y-depth, uy = u cosθ

∂φ
− = ux
∂x
Integrating it φ = –u x x + f (x) + c
= –(u sin θ) x + f (y) + c ...(i)
∂φ
− = uy
∂y
Integrating it φ = –u y y + f (x) + c
= –(u cosθ) y + f (x) + c ...(ii)

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By equation (i) and (ii),

φ = −u ( x sin θ + y cos θ)
∂φ ∂φ
If we take = ux and = uy
∂x ∂y
Then φ = u ( x sin θ + y cos θ)
So, φ = ±u ( x sin θ + y cos θ)

End of Solution

Q.17 A floating body in a liquid is in a stable condition if

(a) metacentre lies above centre of gravity
(b) metacentre lies below centre of gravity
(c) centre of buoyancy lies below the centre of gravity
(d) centre of buoyancy lies above the centre of gravity

Ans. (a)
For stability of floating body M lies above G
GM > 0
End of Solution

Q.18 A circular water tank of 2 m dia has circular orifice of dia 1 m at bottom. Water is entering
the tank at 20 l/s and escaping through orifice. Take CD for orifice = 0.8. Neglect any
friction losses. g = 9.81 m/s2. Height of water level in the tank at steady rate is _____.

Ans. (0.5164 m)

Q = 20 l/s

d = 0.1 m
cd = 0.8

Assume H is the level of weter in the tank in steady condition.

For steady water level in the tank
Discharge through orifice = Water enters in the tank
cd · a · 2gH = 20 × 10–3
π
0.8 × (0.1)2 2gH = 0.02
4
H = 0.5164 m
End of Solution

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Open Channel Flow

Q.19 For a open channel flow discharge is 12 m3/s and width is 6 m. Hydraulic jump is formed.
Depth at upstream was 30 cm. Take g = 9.81 m/s2 and ρw = 100 kg/m3. Calculate the
energy loss in jump?
(a) 114.2 MW (b) 114.2 kW
(c) 141.2 J/s (d) 141.2 HP

Ans. (a)
Assuming channle bed to be horizontal and frictionless.
12
q= = 2 m3/s/m
6

Y2

Y1 = 0.3 m

1/2
⎛ q2 ⎞
Initial Froude No. (Fr) = ⎜ 3⎟
⎝ gY1 ⎠
1/2
⎛ 22 ⎞
= ⎜ 3⎟ = 3.88
⎝ 9.81 × 0.3 ⎠
From Belenger’s Momentum equation for a rectangular channel
Y2
Y1
=
1
2 (
−1 + 1 + 8F12 )
=
1
2(−1 + 1 + 8 × 3.882 )
= 5.018
∴ Y2 = 5.018 × 0.3 = 1.505 m
(Y2 − Y1)3
Head loss in the jump (hL) =
4YY1 2

(1.505 − 0.3)3
=
4 × 1.505 × 0.3
= 0.968 m
Power lost in the jump = γwQhL
= (9.81 × 12 × 0.968) kW
= 114.04 kW
End of Solution

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Q.20 For a rectangular open channel flow, the width of section is 4 m. The discharge is 6 m3/s.
The Manning’s roughness coefficient is 0.02. The critical velocity for the channel will be
____________.

Ans. (2.45 m/s)

1/3
⎛ q2 ⎞
Critical depth (YC) = ⎜ ⎟
⎝ g⎠
1/3
⎛ 1.52 ⎞
= ⎜ ⎟ = 0.612 m
⎝ 9.81⎠
Critical velocity (VC) = gYC = 9.81 × 0.612 = 2.45 m/s

End of Solution

Engineering Hydrology
Q.21 The probability that a 50 year flood may not occur at all during 25 year life of a project
is _________.

Ans. (0.603)

1 1
P= = = 0.02
T 50
q = 1 – P = 0.98
∴ Probability of non-occurance of an event is given by,
Assurance = q n
= (0.98)25
= 0.603
End of Solution

Environmental Engineering
Q.22 In a homogenous unconfined aquifer of area 3 km2, water table elevation is 102 m. After
natural recharge of volume 0.9 million cubic meter (Mm3) the water table rose to 103.2 m.
After this recharge, pumping took place and WT dropped down to 101.20 m. The volume
of ground water pumped after the natural recharge is __________ Mm3.

Ans. (1.5 Mm3)

103.2 m

102 m

101.20 m
VR = 0.9 Mm3
V = 3 × (103.2 – 102)

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= 3 × 1.2 = 3.6 Mm3

VR 0.9
ys or yR = =
V 3.6

1 VD
Now, =
S V

0.9
VD = ⎡ 3 × (103.2 − 101.2 )⎤⎦
3.6 ⎣
VD = 1.5 Mm3
End of Solution

Q.23 35.67 mg HCl is added to distilled water and the total solution is made 1 l. The atomic
weight of H and Cl is 1 and 35.5. Neglecting the dissociation of H2O, the pH of solution is
(a) 3.5 (b) 2.5
(c) 2.01 (d) 3.01

Ans. (d)
HCl → H+ + Cl–
1 mole of HCL gives 1 mole H+ ions
36.5 gm of HCl gives 1 gm of H+ ions

1
35.67 mg = × 35.67 = 0.977 mg of H+
36.5

0.977 × 10−3
= = 9.77 × 10−4 moles of H+
1
pH = –log10[H+] = –log10[9.77 × 10–4]
= –log109.77 + 4 log1010
= 4 – 0.989 = 3.01
End of Solution

Q.24 As chlorine reacts rapidly with water to form Cl –, HOCl and H+. The most active
disinfectant in the chlorination process is
 HOCl + Cl − + H+
Cl2(g) + H2O 
(a) HOCl (b) H+
(c) H2O (d) Cl–

Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.25 A gaseous chemical has concentration of 41.6 μmole/m3 in air at 1 atm pressure and
temp 293 k gas constant R is 82.05 × 10–6 m3/atm/molK. Assume ideal gas low is valid,
the concentration of gaseous chemical will be __________ ppm.

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Ans. (1)
PV = nRT

nRT
V=
P

41.6 × 10−6 × 32.05 × 10−6

= × 293 = 10−6 m3
1
41.6 μ mole of gas volume of 10–6 m3

1 part of gas 1 m3 of gas

So, 1 ppm = =
106 parts of air 106 m3 of air

41.6 × 10 6 μ moles
1 ppm =
10 6 m 3
So, 41.6 μ moles/m3 = 1 ppm
End of Solution

Q.26 For a river the discharge is 1000 MLD. BODs for the river is 5 mg/l and dissolved oxygen
is 8 mg/l before receiving waste water discharge at a location. For existing environment
condition dissolved oxygen is 10 mg/l. Waste water discharge of 100 MLD drains into
the river. BOD ultimate of waste water is 200 mg/l and dissolved oxygen is 2 mg/l falls
at a location. Assume complete mixing. Immediate do deficit is ______ mg/l.

Ans. (2.545)

DOs · QS + DOR · QR 2 × 100 + 8 × 1000

DOmix = =
Qs + QR 100 + 1000

= 7.45 mg/l
DO = DOsat – DOmix = 10 – 7.45 = 2.545 mg/l
End of Solution

Q.27 Surface overloading rate of primary settling tank (discrete) is 200 l/m2 per day.
ν = 1.01 × 10–2 cm2/s. G = 2.64, the minimum dia of particle that will be removed with
80% of efficiency will be _______ μm.

Ans. (14.53)

us
η = 80 = × 100
vs

0.8 × 2000 × 10−3

us = = 1.85 × 10−4 m/sec
86400

us =
(G − 1) wd 2
18P

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(2.64 − 1) × 9.81 × d 2
1.85 × 10–4 =
18 × 1.02 × 10 −2 × 10 3 × 10 −4
d = 1.453 × 10–5 m
= 14.53 μm
End of Solution

Q.28 Stream with a flow rate of 5 m3/sec, BODU = 30 mg/L. Waste water discharge 0.2 m3/s,
BOD5 = 500 mg/l joins the stream at a location and mix up instantaneously. Area of
stream 40 m2 which remain constant. BOD exertion rate constant is 0.3/day (loge). BOD
remaining at 3 km downstream from mixing location is _________.

Ans. (49.57)

d QS + QR 0.2 + 5
t= ; where, v = = = 0.13 m/sec
2 A 40

3 × 103
t= = 0.26 days
0.13 × 86400
BOD5 = BODu(1 – e–k × 5)
500
BODu = = 643.66 mg/l
(1 − e −0.3 + 5 )

QR BODu + QS ⋅ BODu
DOmix = QS + QR

5 × 30 + 0.2 × 643.66
= = 53.6 mg/l
5 + 0.2
Ct = Co e–k × t
= 53.6e –0.3 × 0.26
= 49.57 mg/l
End of Solution

Q.29 A water supply scheme transport 10 MLD water through a 450 mm diameter pipe for
a distance 2.5 km. A chlorine dose of 3.5 mg/L is applied at the starting point. It is
decided to increase the flow from 10 MLD to 13 MLD in the pipeline. Assume exponent
for concentration n = 0.36 with this increased flow in order to attain the same level of
disinfection. The chlorine dose to be applied at the starting point.
(a) 3.95 (b) 4.4
(c) 5.55 (d) 4.75

Ans. (d)
Waterson law, tch = Constant

t1c1n = t 2c2n

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d1 h d2 n
c c2
v1 1 = v 2

(3.5)0.86 (c )0.86
= 2
10 13

1/0.86
⎛ 13 ⎞
c2 = ⎜ ⎟ × 3.5 = 4.747
⎝ 10 ⎠

= 4.75 mg/l
End of Solution

Construction Materials
Q.30 The los angles test for stone aggregate is used to examine
(a) crushing strength (b) abrasion
(c) toughness (d) none of these

Ans. (b)
Los angles test of stone is used for Abrasian resistance.
End of Solution

Q.31 During the process of hydration of cement, due to increase in C2S content in cement
clinker, the heat of hydration
(a) does not change (b) initially decrease the increase
(c) decrease (d) increase

Ans. (c)

End of Solution

Geometics Engineering
Q.32 An open traverse PQRST is surveyed using theodolite

Line Northing (m) Southing (m) Easting (m) Westing (m)

PQ 110.2 – 45.5 –
QR 80.6 – – 60.1
RS – 90.7 – 70.8
ST – 105.4 55.5 –

If the independent coordinated (Northing and Easting) of station P are (400, 200 m) the
independent coordinates of station T are
(a) 194.7, 370.1 (b) 405.3, 229.9
(c) 205.3, 429.9 (d) 394.7, 170.1

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Ans. (d)

Northing
400 m, 200 m

Westing Easting

Southing

ΔL = –5.3
ΔD = –29.9
T, Northing{400 + (–5.3) = 394.7
T, Easting{200 + (–29.9) = 170.1
T [394.7 m, 170.1 m]
End of Solution

Q.33 The length of line segment SP is __________.

Segment Length Bearing

PQ 40 80°

QR 50 10°

RS 30 210°

Ans. (44.784 m)
ΔL = 40cos80° + 50cos10° + 30cos210°
= 30.20
ΔD = 40sin80° + 50sin10° + 30sin210°
= 33.07

Length, SP = ΔL2 + ΔD 2
= 44.784 m
End of Solution

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Highway Engineering
Q.34 Gradient of a road is 4.5%, radius is 100 m the compensated as per IRC will be _____.

Ans. (4%)
Gradient = 4.5%, R = 100 m

⎛ 30 + R ⎞ ⎛ 75 ⎞ 30 + 100 75 ⎫
Grade compensation = ⎜
⎝ ⎟⎠ >/ ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠ % = >/ = 1.3% >/ 0.75 ⎬ GC
. = 0.75
R R 100 100 ⎭

Compansated Gradient = Gradient G.C = 4.5% – 0.75 = 3.75 </ 4%

Hence C.G = 4%
End of Solution

Q.35 As per IRC, the minimum width of median in urban areas is ____________.

Ans. (1.2 m)
Desirable width of median in urban roads = 5 m
And As per IRC : 86-1983 min. width = 1.2 m
End of Solution

Q.36 For the contraction joint, which is correct position of dowel bar

d/2 d/3-d/4 d/2

(a) (b)

d/2 d/2 d/3-d/4

(c) (d)

Ans. (b)

End of Solution

RCC Structures and Prestressed Concrete

Q.37 Calculate the design bending moment of a singly reinforced section
If width = 300 mm
Effective depth = 450 mm
Area of steel in tension = 942 mm2
Grade of concrete is M25 and Fe500 Steel

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Ans. (158.28 kN-m)

450 mm

300 mm
M25 concrete
Fe500 steel
B = 300 mm
d = 450 mm
Ast = 942 mm2
Mu = ?
(i) xu lim = 0.46 × d = 0.46 × 450 = 207 mm

0.87 ⋅ fy ⋅ Ast 0.87 × 500 × 942

(ii) xu = = = 151.77 mm
0.36 ⋅ fck ⋅ B 0.36 × 25 × 300

(iii) xu < xu lim It is an under reinforcement section.

(iv) Mu = 0.36 ⋅ fck ⋅ B ⋅ xu ⋅ (d – 0.42xu)
= 0.36 × 25 × 300 × 151.77 × (450 – 0.42 × 151.77)/106
= 158.28 kN-m
End of Solution

Q.38 A simply supported prismatic concrete beam of rectangular cross-section of span 8 m

is prestressed with effective prestress force of 600 kN. Eccentricity is zero at support
and varies linearly to value ‘e’ at mid span. Required value of e ________.

Ans. (40 mm)

12 kN

600 kN 600 kN
P L/2
e

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P = 600 kN
Simply supported span = L = 8 m
To support a point load applied at mid span (W)
= 12 kN
Balancing load = Point load
2P sin θ = W
⎛ e ⎞
2P ⎜
⎝ L / 2 ⎟⎠ = 2
2Pe × 2
=W
L
4Pe
=W
L
WL 12000 N × 8000 mm
e= =
4P 4 × 600 × 1000 N
= 40 mm
End of Solution

Q.39 The variation of bond stress varies as

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Ans. (c)

End of Solution

Design of Steel Structures

Q.40 For a given beam shown below the permissible stress in the weld is 20 N/mm2,
Ixx = 7.73 × 106 mm4. The allowable shear force in kN will be __________.
10 mm
120 mm

x x
10 mm

100 mm

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Ans. (323.527 kN)

FAy
q=
I ×b
b = 4t = (4 × 7 × 10)

F × (100 × 10 ) × 55
100 =
773 × 103 × ( 4 × 7)

F = 323.527 kN
End of Solution

Engineering Mathematics

x2 y 2
Q.41 The area of an ellipse represented by an equation + = 1 is
a2 b2
πab 4πab
(a) (b)
4 3
πab
(c) πab (d)
2

Ans. (c)

b
+ − x 2 +a2
a a
Area = ∫ ∫ (1)dyd x = ∫ ∫ (1) dyd x
x =−a b
y =− − x 2 + a2
a

b 2 2
a −x
a a
= 4 ∫ ∫ (1) dy d x
x =0 y =0

b 2 2
a −x
a a
= 4 ∫ ∫ dx
x=0 y =0

= πab
End of Solution

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x2 − 5 x + 4
Q.42 The value of lim is
x →∞ 4 x2 + 2 x
1 1
(a) (b)
2 4
(c) 0 (d) 1

Ans. (b)
⎛ ∞⎞
It is in ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠ from so by L-Hospital Rule
∞
⎛ 2x − 5⎞ ∞
= xlim ⎜ ⎟ =
→∞ ⎝ 8 x + 2 ⎠ ∞
⎛ 2 ⎞ ⎛ 1⎞
= xlim ⎜ ⎟ = ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠
→∞ ⎝ 8 ⎠ 4

End of Solution

d2x dx
Q.43 For the ordinary differential equation −5 + 6 x = 0 , initial condition x(0) = 0 and
dt 2 dt
dx
(0) = 10, the solution of the given equation
dt
(a) –10e 2t + 10e 3t (b) 10e 2t + 10e 3t
(c) 5e 2t + 6e 3t (d) –5e 2t + 6e 3t

Ans. (a)
A.E. is m2 – 5m + 6 = 0 ⇒ m = 2, 3 so Cf = C1e2t + C2e3t.
dx
PI = 0 and G. Solution is x = CF + PI = C1e2t + C2e3t and = 2C1e 2t + 3C2e 3t .
dt
Now, using initial conditions we get C1 = –10, C2 = 10.
x = –10e 2t + 10e 3t
End of Solution

⎡1 3 2⎤ ⎡ 1⎤
⎢2 ⎥ ⎡ x1 ⎤ ⎢ ⎥
⎢ 2 −3 ⎥ ⎢ ⎥ ⎢ 1⎥
x2 =
Q.44 ⎢4 4 −6 ⎥ ⎢ ⎥ ⎢ 2 ⎥
⎢ ⎥ ⎣ x3 ⎥⎦ ⎢ ⎥
⎢
⎣⎢2 5 2 ⎦⎥ ⎢⎣ 1⎥⎦

Value of x3 will be ___________.

Ans. (3)
⎡1 3 2  1⎤ ⎡1 3 2  1⎤
⎢2 2 −3  1⎥⎥ ⎢ 0 −1 −2  −1⎥⎥
[A : B] = ⎢ Converting into
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ → ⎢
⎢4 4 −6  2 ⎥ an Echelon Form ⎢0 0 1  3⎥
⎢ ⎥ ⎢ ⎥
⎣3 5 2  1⎦ ⎣0 0 0  0⎦

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⎡1 3 2 ⎤ ⎡ 1⎤
⎢0 −1 −2 ⎥ ⎡ x1 ⎤ ⎢ −1⎥
⇒ ⎢ ⎥ ⎢x ⎥ = ⎢ ⎥ ⇒ x = 3
⎢0 0 1 ⎥ ⎢ 2 ⎥ ⎢3⎥ 3
⎢ ⎥ ⎢⎣ x3 ⎥⎦ ⎢ ⎥
⎣0 0 0 ⎦ ⎣0⎦

End of Solution

Q.45 If C represents, a line segment between (0, 0, 0) and (1, 1, 1) in Cartesian coordinate

system, the value of line integral ∫ [(y + z )d x + (x + z )dy + ( x + y )dz ] is

C

Ans. (3)

I= ∫ [(yd x + xdy ) + (zd x + xdz ) + (zdy + ydz )]

C

∫ [d(xy ) + d(xz) + d(yz)] = ( xy + yz + z x)(0,0,0)

(1,1,1)
=
C

= (1 + 1 + 1) – (0 + 0 + 0) = 3
End of Solution

Q.46 If the true value of ln2 is 0.69. If value of ln2 is also calculated by linear regression
between ln1 and ln6 then calculate the percentage error in the value of ln2.

Ans. (48.11%)
True value In2 = 0.69 = T

x y = ln x
x0 = 1 0
x1 = 6 1.79

Divided differentiation

1.79 − 0
= 0.358 = f [ x0 , x1 ]
6 −1
Approx:
ln2 = f [x0] + (x – x0) f [x0, x1]
= 0 + (2 – 1) 0.358
= 0.358 = A

T −A
% error = × 100 = 48.11%
T

End of Solution

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∂2 θ ∂k (θ) ∂θ
Q.47 θ = f (t, z) and D = f (θ), k = f (θ) then D (θ) + − = 0 is _______.
∂z 2 ∂z ∂t
(a) Second order linear equation (b) Second order non-linear equation
(c) Second degree linear equation (d) Second degree non-linear equation

Ans. (d)
∵ 1st term of given D. Equation contains product of dependent variable with it’s
derivative, so it is non-linear and also we have 2nd order derivative so it’s order is two
i.e., 2nd order is non linear.
End of Solution

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