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Karaikudi Our TNPSC CESE AE Civil Result in 2019 Exam 436 + Selections Out of 573 Posts
Karaikudi Our TNPSC CESE AE Civil Result in 2019 Exam 436 + Selections Out of 573 Posts
PYRAMID IAS ACADEMY 11. The longitudinal stress in a thin cylinder of mean
KARAIKUDI radius R, wall thickness h, under pressure p is given
by :
TRB MODEL TEST- VI a) pR/h b) pR/2h c) 2pR/h d) p/2Hr
Maximum Marks: 190 Duration: 3.00Hrs
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A 12. Modulus of rigidity may be defined as the ratio of
(c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true (A) Longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
Directions to the candidates: (B) Shearing stress to shearing strain
1.There are 150 objective type questions in this question paper. (C) Longitudinal stress to shearing strain
Answer all the questions.
(D) Shearing stress to longitudinal strain
2.Part-A consist of 100 objective type questions, each carries 1
mark.
3. Part-B consist of 40 objective type questions, each carries 2 13. The flexural stress in a beam shall be lower if its
marks. (A) Section modulus is quite low
4.Part-C consist of 10 objective type questions, each carries 1 (B) Section modulus is quite high
mark. (C) Section modulus is zero
PART - A (D) size is large
1. The type of surveying in which the curvature of the
earth is taken into account is called 14. For a beam carrying a uniformly distributed load,
a) Geodetic surveying b) Plane surveying the strain energy will be maximum in case the beam
c) Preliminary surveying d) Topographical surveying is:
(A) Cantilever (B) Simply supported
2. Inclination of the needle to the horizontal towards (C) Propped cantilever (D) fixed at both ends
the pole is called
a) Dip b) Declination c) Azimuth d) Bearing 15.The ratio of maximum shear stress to the average
shear stress in a circular section is :
3. Whole circle bearing 338042’ converted into (A) 9/8 (B) 4/3 (C) 3/2 (D) 5/4
quadrant form is
a) N 21018’W b) S 21018’W 16. For a body subjected to hydrostatic state of stress,
c) N 68042’W d) S 68042’W the shear stress on a plane inclined at an angle of 45º
with the horizontal is :
4. The design value of lateral friction coefficient of (A) maximum (B) zero
highway is (C) minimum (D) one third of hydrostatic pressure
a) 1.5 b) 0.50 c) 0.35 d) 0.15
17. In a solid rectangular shaft subjected to torsion,
5. Camber on highway pavement is provided to take the maximum shear stress occurs at :
care of (A) centre (B) corners
a) Centrifugal force b) Drainage (C) mid of smaller side (D) mid of longer side
c) Sight Distance d) Off-tracking
18. In case of eccentricity loaded struts, the section
6. The distance traveled by a moving vehicle during preferred is
perception time and break reaction time is known as a) solid b) hollow c) tapering d)composite
a) Sight distance b) Stopping distance
c) Lag distance d) Breaking distance 19. Points of contraflexure are the points where
a) beam is supported b) bending moment is zero
7. The reaction time for calculation stopping sight c) shear force is zero d)bending moment changes sign
distance may be assumed as
a) 5 sec b) 2.5sec c) 0.5 sec d) 10 sec 20. The bending moment about the hinge support
must be
8. One degree of curve is equivalent to (a) less than zero (b) equal to zero
a)1600/R b) 1700/R c) 1750/R d) 1850/R (c) greater than zero (c) Approximately zero
9. The stopping sight distance depends upon 21. The plane frame shown aside is
a) total reaction time of driver b) speed of vehicle
c) efficiency of brakes d) all of the above
a) 4 b)8 c) 11 d) 13
a) b)
23. The order for the flexibility matrix for a structure
is,
a) equal to the number of redundant forces
b) more than the number of redundant forces
c) less than the number of redundant forces
d) equal to the number of redundant forces plus three c) d)
24. The Stiffness matrix of a beam element is given as PYRAMID IAS ACADEMY
2 +1
.Then the flexibility matrix is
+1 2 KARAIKUDI
2 1 1 −2
a) b)
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c) d) TNPSC AE Exam
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25. Identify the false statement from the following,
pertaining to the methods ofstructural analysis From Pyramid Academy
a) Influence lines for stress resultants in beams can be
2007 Exam -130
drawn using MullerBreslau’s Principle
b) The Moment Distribution Method is a force method 2008 Exam -178
of analysis, not adisplacement method
2010 Exam -395
c) The Principle of Virtual Displacements can be used
to establish a conditionof equilibrium 2018 Exam -225+
d) The Substitute Frame Method is not applicable to
2019 Exam – 439+
frames subject to significantsideway
In 2010 Exam,
26. The influence line diagram (ILD) shown is for the
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31. Rankine’s theory of earth pressure suits well for Of these statements
(a) R.C.C. – Cantilever type retaining walls (a) 1 and 2 are correct (b) 2 and 4 are correct
(b) R.C.C. – Counterfort type retaining walls (c) 2 and 3 are correct (d) 3 and 4 are correct
(c) Masonry gravity walls
(d) Both (a) and (b) 40. Plate load test is carried over upto ______ times
expected ultimate load.
32. Select the incorrect statement. (a) 90% (b) 100% (c) 125% (d) 150%
(A) Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon the
amount and direction of load 41. In the oxidation ditch, the excess sludge is taken
(B) Bearing capacity of a soil depends on the type of to
soil a) anaerobic digester b) aerobic digester
(C) Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon shape and c) drying beds d) incinerator
size of footing
(D) Bearing capacity of a soil is independent of rate of 42. The typical density in kg/cum (in situ) of
loading well - compacted municipal solid waste in landfill is
in the range of
33. Terzaghi's analysis assumes: a) 100 to 300 b) 310 to 500
(A) Soil is homogeneous and isotropic c) 550 to 850 d) 900 to 1100
(B) Elastic zone has straight boundaries inclined at
ψ=φ to the horizontal and plastic zones fully 43. In the design of storm sewers, "time of
developed concentration" is relevant to determine the
(C) Failure zones do not extend above the horizontal a) rainfall intensity b) velocity in the sewer
plane through the base of the footing c) time of travel d) area served by the sewer
(D) All the above
44. Various unit operations exist in a sewage
34. According to IS specifications in any case depth of treatment plant. These would include
foundation in sand and clay should not be less than 1. screening 2. grit removal
______ respectively. 3. secondary sedimentation 4. aeration
(a) 600 mm and 800 mm (b) 800 mm and 900 mm 5. primary sedimentation
(c) 900 mm and 1000 mm (d) 1000 mm and 1200 mm The correct sequence of these operations is
a) 1,2,3,4,5 b) 1,2,5,4,3 c) 2,1,4,5,3 d) 2,1,4,3,5
35. Rise of water table in cohesive soils up to ground
surface reduces the net ultimate bearing capacity 45. Type II settling in water treatment is defined as
approximately by a) settling of discrete particles in dilute suspensions.
(A) 25 % (B) 50 % (C) 75 % (D) 0 % b) settling of flocculant particles in dilute suspensions.
c) settling of flocculant particles in concentrated
36. The value of factor of safety adopted in suspensions.
foundation design is d) settling of particles in the form of a sludge blanket.
(a) 1.2 to 1.5 (b) 1.5 to 2.0
(c) 2 to 3 (d) 3 to 4 46. Dechlorination of water is achieved by adding
a) sodium thiosulphate b) sodium sulphate
37. The settlement of a group of friction piles as c) sodium hexametaphosphate d) sodium bisulphate
compared to that of a single pile is
(a) same (b) less 47. The spray tower can be used to control
(c) more (d) none of the above a) gaseous pollutants only
b) particulate pollutants only
38. Coefficient of earth pressure at rest of loose, c) both (a) and (b)
saturated sand is about d) none of above
(a) 0.36 (b) 0.46 (c) 0.54 (d) 0.64
48. To divert excessive flow from combined sewers,
39. Consider the following statements the most commonly used weir is a
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) in soils is the a) cipoletti weir b) broadcrested weir
most commonly used field test. SPT is used to c) leaping weir d) submerged weir
determine
1. consistency of clay 49. The maximum efficiency of BOD removal is
2. un-drained shear strength of soft sensitive clay achieved in
3. relative density of sands. a) oxidation pond b) oxidation ditch
4. drained shear strength of fine loose sand c) aerated lagoons d) trickling filters
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50. The effective size of sand particles used in slow 53. When Environmental Lapse Rate (ELR) is more
sand filters is than Adiabatic Lapse Rate (ALR), then the
a) 0.25 to 0.35 mm b) 0.35 to 0.60 mm environment is said to be
c) 0.60 to 1.00mm d) 1.00 to 1.80 mm a) stable b) unstable c) neutral d) none of above
65. A soil sample has a porosity of 100%, calculate 73. Undisturbed soil samples are required for
voids ratio conducting
a) 3.0 b) 0 c) 0.5 d) 0.33 a) Hydrometer b) Shrinkage limit test
c)Specific gravity test d)None of the above
Special Features of the Academy 74. What is the range of fineness modulus of sand
Extensive and Well Informative Classes which is least suitable for making a good concrete?
a) 3.5 -4.5 b) 2.9-3.2 c) 2.6-2.9 d) 2.2-2.6
by highly qualified(from IIT Madras)
and experienced technical experts 75. Which constituent of the cement, upon addition of
water, sets and hardens first
a) tri-calcium silicate b) tri-calcium aluminate
Complete guidance for written tests c)di calcium silicate d)tetra calcium alumino ferrite
Timely completion of full syllabus with 76. The Bogue s compound tricalcium aluminate in
stressing on vital areas clinkering process of cement is named as
a) alite b) belite c) celite d) Felite
Well planned test series and regular 77. Lap length of reinforcement in compression shall
assessment of performance not be less than
a) 30Φ b) 24Φ c) 20Φ d) 15Φ
Previous year Question papers will
78. What is the modular ratio to be used in the
be discussed analysis of RC beams using WSM if the grade of
concrete is M20?
Model exams will be conducted a) 18.6 b) 13.3 c) 9.9 d) 6.5
82. The surface width of cracks shall not generally 94. The maximum stress produced in a bar of tapering
exceed section under direct tension is at :
a) 0.1mm b) 0.2mm c) 0.3mm d) 0.4mm (A) larger end (B) smaller end
(C) middle (D) anywhere
83. Bursting stresses in prestressed concrete members
are developed at
a) maximum bending moment zone
b) maximum shear zone c) anchorage zone
d) bond zone
95. Two Eigen values of A= are equal 106. A three hinged parabolic arch having a span of
− − − 20 m and a rise of 5 m carries apoint load of 10 kN at
and they are double the third. Then the eigen values quarter span from the left end as shown in the figure.
are The resultant reaction at the left support and its
(A) (1,2,2) (B) (3,6,6) (C) (4,8,8) (D) (5,10,10) inclination with the horizontal are respectively
PART - B
101. A 30 m metric chain is found to be 0.1-m too
short through out the measurement. If the distance a)Zero b)400kNm c) 100kNm d) 200kNm
measured is recorded as 300 m, then the actual
distance will be 109. For the structure shown below, the vertical
a) 300.1 m b) 301.0 m c) 299.0m d) 310.0m deflection at point A is given by
104.The extra widening required for a two-lane 110. A propped cantilever of uniform flexural rigidity
National Highway at a horizontalcurve of 300 m is loaded as shown in the given figure. The bending
radius, considering a wheel base of 8 m and a design moment at fixed end A is(IES-2000)
speed of 100kmphis
a) 0.42 m b) 0.62 m c) 0.82 m d) 0.92 m
105. Design rate of super elevation for horizontal a) 150 kN-m hogging b) 300 kN-m sagging
highway curve of radius 450m for a mixed traffic c) 150 kN-m sagging d) 300 kN-m hogging
condition, having a speed of 125km/hour is
a) 1.0 b) 0.05 c) 0.07 d) 0.154
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111. A reinforced concrete foundation, of dimensions (b) good for back fill because of their high shear
18 m × 36 m, exerts a uniform pressure of 180 kN/m2 strength
on a soil mass, with E-value 45 MN/m2, then the (c) poor for back fill because of large lateral pressure
value of immediate settlement under the foundation (d) none of the above
is (take Is=1.00).
(A)35 mm (B)45 mm (C)55 mm (D)65mm 115. A raft of 6m × 9m is founded at a depth of 3 m in
a cohesive soil having c = 120 kN/m2. The ultimate
112. If the back fill is having a uniform surcharge of net bearing capacity of the soil using Terzaghi’s
intensity per unit area, the lateral pressure will be theroy will be nearly
(A) q times the lateral pressure within the surface (a) 820 kN/m2 (b) 920 kN/m2
(B) 1/q times the lateral pressure within the surface (c) 1036 kN/m2 (d) 1067 kN/m2
(C) Equal to a fill of height Z equal to q/r, where r is
the density of the backfill 116. The magnitude of the component of velocity at
(D) None of these point (1, 1) for a stream function = x2 - y2 is equal to
Pyramid IAS Academy a) 2 b) 2√2 c) 4 d) 4√2
Toppers – 2015
117. An open tank contains 1 m deep water with 50
cm depth of oil of specific gravity 0.8 above it. The
intensity of pressure at the bottom of tank will
be
a) 4kN/m2 b) 10kN/ m2 c) 12 kN/ m2 d) 14 kN/ m2
Rank 2384.50 Rank 3384.00 367.75 364.50 SARATH
SIVA KUMAR
RAGHUL C. CHARLES
SHANMUGAVEL 118. The intensity of pressure developed by surface
tension of 0.075 N/m in a droplet of water of 0.075
mm diameter is
a) 0.8 N/ cm2 b) 0.6 N/ cm2
c) 0.4 N/ cm 2 d) 400 N/ cm2
362.00
RANJITH
359.5 359.25 355.00 JAMES 119..The ordinates of a 3-hour unit hydrograph, for a
RAJENDRAN VENKATESH BABU MARTIN. A
small catchment are given below:
Time (Hour) Unit graph ordinates (m3/s)
0 0
3 1.5
6 4.5
9 18.6
354
MANIKANDAN
352.5 RIYAZ 351. 25 12 12.0
PRASANTH 350.000
MOHAMMED RAMESH 15 9.4
18 4.6
21 2.3
24 0.8
27 0
If the design storm produces net rainfall depths of 4.6
344.75
346.50 345.50
PARVATHA cm and 3.5 cm in successive unit periods, and if the
PERIYATHIRUMA PRAVEEN NISHANTHI
L
344.50 base flow is (2 m3/s) will nearly be
ANBARASU
a) 270 b) 130 c) 90 d) 86
113. A pile is being driven with a drop hammer
weighing 1800 kg and having a free fall of 1.00 m. If 120. Match List I (Main provision) with List II
the penetration with last blow is 5 mm, the load (Surplussing arrangement
carrying capacity of the pile, -according to the List I List II
Engineering News formula, is A Minor irrigation work 1 Saddle spillway
(A) 100 tonnes (B) 50 tonnes B Medium irrigation 2 Syphon spillway
(C) 20 tonnes (D) 10 tonnes project in interior area
C Earth dam across main 3 Ogee spillway
114. Cohesive soils are river
(a) good for back fill since they exert low lateral D Masonry dam on good 4 Surplus weir
pressure rock
a) A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 b) A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
c) A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 d) A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
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121. 200 gr. On over drying for 24 hrs, the mass is 129. The torsional stiffness of a member can be
reduced to 150 gr. Calculate the bulk density. defined as
a) 9.81 kN/ m3 b) 14.72 kN/m3 (a) Torque for unit moment (b) Torque for unit twist
c) 19.62 kN/ m 3 d) 24.53 kN/ m3 (c) Moment for unit twist (d) Torsion for unit twist
122. A flow net constructed for an earth dam storing 130. The second moment of a plane area about any
water to a height 20m,the number of flow channels axis as compared to its second moment about the
and the number of potential drops are found to be 4 neutral axis :
and 10 respectively.If the permeability of the dam (A) is always more (B) is always less
material is 3m/day,the seepage per metre length of (C) is sometimes more (D) is equal
the dam is equal to
a)24m /day b)48m /day 131. A beam of square cross section (B×B) is used as a
c)96m /day d)12m /day beam with one diagonal horizontal. The location of
the maximum shear stress from the neutral axis will
123. A dry sand specimen is put through a triaxial be at a distance of :
test. The Cell pressure is 50 KPa and the deviator (A) Zero (B) b/4 (C) 0.25B/√2 D) B/8
stress at failure is 100KPa.The angle of internal
friction for the sand specimen is 132. If b = width of the beam , fy = yield stress in
a)15° b)30° c)37° d)45° steel, Sv = spacing of stirrups, the minimum area of
steel required is
124. Consider the following statement related to a) Asv = 0.4bSv / fy b) Asv = 0.6bSv / fy
triaxial test c) Asv = 0.6bSv / 0.8fy d) Asv = 0.4bSv / 0.87fy
1.Failure occurs along predetermined plane
2.Intemediate and minor principal stresses are equal 133. Tensile strength of concrete is measured by
3.Volume changes can be measured a)direct tensile in the universal testing machine
4.Field condition can be simulated b) applying compressive load along diameter of the
Of these statements cylinder
a)1,2& 3 are correct b)1,2& 4 are correct c) applying third point loading on a prism
c)1,3& 4 are correct d)2,3& 4 are correct d) applying tensile load along the diameter the
cylinder
125. In an isotropic soil field if is the permeability
coefficient in x direction and is the permeability
coefficient in y-direction, then the equivalent
permeability of transformed field for determination
of discharge is
a)K = k =k b)K =
c)K = k . k d)K =
137. If X has a Poisson distribution and 149. Which state has declared the “Year 2020 as the
P(X=0)=P(X=1)= k then k is Year of ArtificialIntelligence”
(A) e (B) 1/e (C) e (D) 1 a)Telangana b)Tamilnadu
c)Maharastra d)Kerala
138. The equation x+y=1, 2x+2y-2=0 have
(A) no solution (B) unique solution 150. Which city has been named as the most dynamic
(C) only two solutions (D) Infinite number of solutions city in the world byJones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
a)Chennai b)Delhi
139. The function f(x,y)= + − ( + ) + c)Hyderabad d)Bangaluru
the point (-7,-7) gives
(A)Maximum (B) Minimum
(C) Saddle point (D) None of these