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APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 1

A hydraulic jump occurs in the channel

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APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 2

Bitumen is generally obtained from -

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Bitumen is a noncrystalline solid or viscous material derived from petroleum by natural or refinery process and substantially soluble in carbon disulphide. It is asphalt in a solid-state, and mineral tar in a semi-fluid state, and the fluid state is called petroleum. Bitumen is brown or black in colour.
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 3

Unconfined compressive strength test is:

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Unconfined compressive strength test is the undrained test. Unconfined compressive strength test (UCS)This is a special case of the Triaxial test, in which the confining pressure ((σ3)) is zero. The main objective of this is to determine the Unconfined compressive strength ((qu)) of cohesive soil. The Undrained shear strength due to cohesion for such soils can be computed as equal to half the unconfined compressive strength. (i.e. Cu = qu/2)
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 4

A beam simply supported at both the ends, of length 'l' carries two equal unlike couples 'M' at two ends. If the flexural rigidity EI is constant, then the central deflection of the beam is given by-

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Both moments are equal; therefore, the maximum deflection will be at centre, deflection at centre

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 5

Intersection method in plane table surveying is most suitable for:

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In intersection method of plane table surveying, the objects or points to be located are obtain at the point of intersection of radial lines drawn from two different stations. The intersection method is suitable when distances of objects are large or cannot be measured properly. Thus, this method is preferred in small scale survey and for mountainous regions.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 6

The distribution system in water supplies is designed on the basis of:

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The distribution system in water supply is designed for the maximum of (i) peak hourly demand and (ii) Coincidental draft, which is the summation of fire demand and peak daily demand.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 7

Cross staff is used :

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Cross staff is used for setting out right angle.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 8

Minimum pitch of rivets should not be less than how many times the gross diameter of the rivet?

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The minimum pitch should not be less than 2.5 times the gross diameter of the river.

Hence the option B is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 9

To the calculated area of cover plates of build-up beam, an allowance for rivet hole to be added is-

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To the calculated area of cover plates of a build-up beam, an allowance for rivet holes to be added is 13%

Hence the option B is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 10

The concrete mix which causes difficulty is obtaining a smooth finish is known to possess.

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The concrete mix that causes difficulty obtaining a smooth finish is known to possess hardness.

Hence the option C is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 11

Sewage treatment units are normally designed for:

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Sewage treatment units are normally designed for 15-20 years.

Hence the option B is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 12

The boundary between the pavement and shoulder in known as:

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Kerbs indicate the boundary between the carriageway and the shoulder or islands or footpaths.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 13

The angle between the principal plane and the plane of maximum shear is

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The plane on which normal stress attains its maximum and minimum values are called principal planes. The shear stress on the principal plane is zero.

The planes of maximum and minimum normal stresses are at an angle of 90° to each other.

Planes of maximum stress occur at 45° to the principal planes.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 14

The S-curve is used-

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The S-curve is used to convert the unit hydrograph of any given duration into a unit hydrograph of any other desired duration.
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 15

In a reverse curve, the superelevation provided at the point of reverse curvature is-

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In a reverse curve, the superelevation provided at the point of reverse curvature is zero.
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 16

The extreme bending moment caused by the total of a uniformly distributed load (W) on a cantilever beam of span L is-

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The centre of the load is acting at L/2, and the BM is given by WL/2.
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 17

For completion of a project, the critical path of a network represents-

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In project management, a critical path is the sequence of project network activities that add up to the longest overall duration, regardless if that longest duration has float or not. This determines the shortest time possible to complete the project.
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 18

The distribution system in water supplies is designed on the basis of:

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The distribution system in water supplies is designed based on the gravitational pull, such as the purified water in the gravity system flow wholly under gravity.
APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 19

Degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed plane frame having 15 members, 3 reaction components, and 14 joints is-

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APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 20

Permissible compressive strength of M 200 concrete grade is-

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Permissible compressive strength of M 200 concrete grade is 200 ( km/cm2 ).

Hence the correct answer is option C.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 21

Which one of the following states falls under the 'Limit state of Serviceability' as per IS - 456?

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Floor Vibration

Excessive floor vibration can render a structure to be of little or no use

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 22

The effective length of a fillet weld is taken as the actual length-

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The effective length of a fillet weld is taken as the actual length minus twice the size of the weld.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 23

The length of the straight portion of a bar beyond the end of the hook should be at least-

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As per IS 456 : 2000, clause 26.2.2.4 (b)

Hence the correct answer is option C.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 24

Directions: In this question, the second figure of the problem figures bears a certain relationship to the first figure. Similarly, one of the figures in the answer figures bears the same relationship to the third problem figure. You have to select the figure from the set of answer figures which would replace the sign of the question mark (?).

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Problem figure (2) is the mirror image of problem figure (1), but with inverse operations. Hence, to get the missing figure, the operations in problem figure (3) will become opposite, that is, '÷' will become '×' and vice versa.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 25

If wind and earthquake loads are considered then the permissible stress in steel structure are :

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When the effect of wind or seismic load is taken into account, the permissible stress in steel is increased by 33⅓ percent. For rivets, bolts, and tension rods, the permissible stresses are increased by 25 percent, when the effect of wind or seismic load is taken into account.

Hence, the correct option is (D)

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 26

This set of Civil Engineering Drawing Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Estimation in R.C.C. Structures”.

What does R.C.C. stand for?

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When we say concrete in the building trade, we actually mean reinforced concrete. Its full name is reinforced cement concrete or RCC. RCC is concrete that contains steel bars, called reinforcement bars, or rebars.

Hence, the correct option is (B)

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 27

IN a closed traverse, the algebraic sum of departure and latitude must be equal to-

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A zero-sum represents a closed traverse with no closing error.

Closed traverse-

i. A surveying traverse whose accuracy can be checked by the fact that, when it is closed, the angles should add up to 360 degrees, and which ends at its starting point.

ii. A surveying traverse that starts and terminates upon the same station or upon a station of known position.

Hence, the correct option is (C)

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 28

Cofferdam is a:

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  • Coffer Dham is a temporary structure constructed in a river, lake, etc for excluding water from a given site (where the construction is to start) to enable the building operation to be performed on a dry surface.

  • It may be made of earth materials, timber or steel sheet piling, or a combination of these.

  • A cofferdam is neither a type of foundation nor a permanent structure to store water.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 29

At a certain stage under elastic loading, the elongation observed was 0.03 mm, the gauge length was 150 mm and the modulus of elasticity was 2 × 105 N/mm2. What was the stress at the location?

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Δl = 0.03 mm E = 2 × 105 N/mm2

 

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - Question 30

The degree of static indeterminacy of the beam shown in fig -

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Degree of static indeterminacy,

Ds = Dse - R

R = Release due to internal hinge

= m’ – 1

= 2 – 1 = 1

∴ Dse = r – 3

= 8 – 3 (where r = no of reactions)

= 5

∴ Ds = 5 – 1

= 4

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