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and misprint noticed till now, however, it is an observation based on students feedback. The level and standard of GATE 2014 questions are relatively easier

ear Students, The Questions of GATE 2014 are based on fundamental and basic concepts of the syllabus. There is no ambiguity

session. The question papers of both seatings are different. The difficulty level of questions are nearly same and due care has been taken to balance both the papers, however small differences are certainly there. The morning session paper seems to be little easier by 2 to 5%, however, it varies on the perception of person to person also. The average marks of both the papers should be equated and necessary scaling criteria should be adopted for this purpose.

2013 was tougher and number of students were less, 6 marks questions were wrongly framed and hence, these 6 marks were awarded to all the candidates, which was certainly a kind of bonus. 3. Therefore expected cut-off for GATE 2014 may be between 30 to 34 marks (General category). It may be noted that the following formulae is used to evaluate GATE cut-off marks. Total Marks obtained by all the candidates GATE Cutoff = Total number of candidates GATE cutoff < | 25 Marks

The toppers marks in GATE 2013 was nearly 83 in which 6 marks of bonus to all are included. In my opinion toppers marks in GATE 2014 will be between 80 to 85.

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Q.1 Sol. Se = wG and e = S =
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If Gs = 2.7%, n = 40%, w = 20% then the degree of saturation is __________.

Q.2

The determinant of matrix is __________.

Sol.

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2 3 0 1

3 0 1 2

0 1 2 3

1 0 3 0

2 3 0 1

3 0 1 2

0 1 2 1 0 3 2 3 0 0 3 2

3 0 1 1

0 1 2 0 0 1 2 0

1 0 3 0

2 3 3 0 0 1 4 10

1 2 3 0 3 0 0 6 8 0 4 10
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1 0 2 = 3

0 0 0 1 2 0 3 6 4 0 8 10
1 2 0

1 3 6 4 0 8 10

= 1 {1(60 + 32) + 2(0 30)} = (28 60) = 88

Sol.

Number of member, Number of joint,

.m
m = 4 j = 5 Number of external reaction, r e = 4

Number of reaction released, rr = 1 Degree of static indeterminacy, D s = 3 m + re 3j rr = 3 4 + 4 3 5 1 = 0

Q.4

A plane blow leak velocity component u =

and z direction respectively where T1( 0), T2( 0) are constants having dimension of time. The given blow is incompressible if

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Q.3

The static indeterminacy of two span continuous beam with internal hinge is __________.

x y , v= and w = 0 along x, y T1 T2

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(a) T1 = T2 (c) T1 = Ans.

T2 2

(b) T1 =

(d) T1 = T2

(d) For a flow to exist

u v + = 0 x y 1 1 = 0 T1 T2

T1 = T2

Q.5

Stress

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1. 2. 3. (b)

P. Q. R. (a)

Group-I Curve J Curve K Curve L P-1, Q-3, R-2

(c) P-2, Q-3, R-1

Ans.

(c)

Q.6

As per IS : 456-2000 in design of concrete target mean strength is taken as (a) fck + 0.825 (c) fck + 0.50 (b) fck + 1.64 (d) fck + 0.725

Ans.

(b)

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(d) P-3, Q-2, R-1

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Groups-I contains representative stress-strain curves as shown in figure. While Group-II gives the list of materials. Match the stress-strain curves with corresponding materials.

Group-II Cement paste Coarse aggregate Concrete P-3, Q-1, R-2

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Modulus of elasticity of concrete is calculated (as per IS 456 : 2000) by (a) Secent modulus (c) Initial tangent modulus (b) Tangent modulus (d) None of these

Ans.

(a)

Q.8 Sol.

The flexural tensile strength of M 25 grade of concrete in N/mm2, as per IS:456-2000, is ________.

Flexural strength = 0.7 fck

Q.9

(a) Land survey

(c) Engineering survey Ans. (a)

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Survey which is conducted for geological features like river, natural resources, building, cities etc. is denoted as (b) Geological survey (d) Topographical survey

Q.10

The integrating factor for the differential equation

k t (a) e 1

(c) ek1t Ans. (d)

I.P. = e k2dt

Q.11 Sol.

Polar moment of inertia (Ip) in cm4 at a rectangular section having width b = 2 cm and depth d = 6 cm is ___________ .

Polar moment of inertia, Ip = Ix + Iy = =

bd 2 b + d2 12

co
bd3 db3 + 12 12

26 2 2 + 62 12

m
dP + k 2P = k1L 0e k tt is dt

= 3.5 N/mm2

= 40 cm4

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The average spacing between vehicles in a traffic stream is 50 m, then the density (in veh/km) of stream is ___________.

Q.13

Ans.

(b) P(E) =

Q.14

As per ISSCS (IS : 1498 -1970) an expression of A-line is (a) Ip = 0.73 (WL 20) (c) Ip = 0.73 (WL 10) (b) Ip = 0.70 (WL 20) (d) Ip = 0.70 (WL 10)

Ans.

(a)

Q.15

The contact pressure for a rigid footing resting on clay at the centre and the edges are respectively (a) maximum and zero (c) zero and maximum (b) maximum and minimum (d) minimum and maximum

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Stress distribution for cohesive soil Minimum at centre and maximum at edge.

Q.16

The clay mineral primarly governing the swelling behaviour of black cotton soil is (a) Halloysite (c) Kaolinite

Ans.

(d)

(a) Aerobic heterotrops

.m
(2 3i ) ( 5 + i )
= =

Q.17

Dominating micro-organisms in Active Sludge Reactor process. (b) Anaerobic heterotrops (d) Phototrops (c) Autotrops

Q.18

z=

(a) 0.5 0.5i (c) 0.5 0.5i Ans. (b)

Ans.

(a)

2 3i , can be expressed as 5 + i

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(d) Montmorillonite

(b) 0.5 + 0.5i (d) 0.5 + 0.5i

(2 3i ) ( 5 i ) ( 5 + i ) ( 5 i )

10 2i + 15i 3 13 + 13i = 25 + 1 26 = 0.5 + 0.5i

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The muskingum model of routing a flood through a stream reach is expressed as O2 = K0I2 + K1I1 + K2O1 where K0, K1 and K2 are routing coefficient for the concerned reach I1 and I2 are the inflows to the reach and O1 and O2 are the outflows from the reach corresponding to times steps 1 and 2 respectively. The sum of K0, K1 and K2 of the model is (a) 1 (c) 0.5 (b) 0.5 (d) 1

Ans.

(d)

Q.20

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f (x ) =

1 x a 2 b

where a and b are the statistical attributes of the

If f(x) is a continuous real valued random variable defined over the interval (, +) and its occurrence is defined by the density function given as

random variable (x). The value of the integral (a) 1 (c) Ans. (b) So (b) 0.5 (d)
2

1 e 2 2 b

1 x a b

dx is

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An isolated 3-h rainfall event on a small catchment produces a hydrograph peak and point of inflection on the falling limb of the hydrograph are 7 hours and 8.5 hours respectively after the start of the rainfall. Assuming no losses and no base flow contribution, the time of concentration (in hours) for this catchment is approximately (b) 7.0 (d) 5.5

Ans.

(d) In a small catchment Time of concentration = Lag time of peak flow = 7.0 1.5 = 5.5 hr

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1 e 2 2 b

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A road is being designed for a speed of 110 km/hr and horizontal curve with super elevation of 8%. If the coefficient of side friction is 0.1. The minimum radius of the curve required for safe vehicular movement is (a) 115 (c) 264.3 (b) 152.3 (d) 528.3

Ans.

(d) e + f = e + f = R =

(0.278 V )2
gR

V2 127 R

Q.23

The first moment of area about the axis of bending for a beam cross-section is (a) moment of inertia (c) shape factor (b) section modulus

.m

Ans.

(c)

Q.24

Match Group-I with Group-II Group-I Group-II 1. Capillary potential of the soil water 2. Fluid velocity at a specific point in the flowing are 3. Water content of air 4. Wind pressure (b) P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1 (d) P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1 P. Anemometer Q. Hygrometer R. Pitot tube S. Tensiometer (a) P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2 (c) P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2

Ans.

(b)

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(d) polar moment of inertia

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V2 127 (e + f )

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The two air pollution control devices that are usually used to remove very fine particles from the gas are (a) Cyclone and venturi scrubber (b) Cyclone and scrubber (c) Electrostatic precipitator and Fabric filter (d) Settling chamber and tray scrubber

Ans.

(c)

Two Marks Questions

Q.26 A rectangular channel of 2.5 m width is carrying a discharge of 4 m3/s. Considering that acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/s2, then velocity of flow (in m/s) corresponding to the critical depth (at which the specific energy is minimum) is ________ .

Sol.

.m

At critical depth velocity head =

Q.27

A waste water stream (flow = 2 m3/s, ultimate BOD = 90 mg/l) is joining a small river (flow = 12 m3/s, ultimate BOD = 5 mg/l). Both water streams get mixed up instantaneously. Cross-section area of the river is 50 m2. Assuming the de-oxygenation rate constant, k = 0.25/day. The BOD (in mg/l) of the river water 10 km downstream of the mixing point is (a) 1.68 (c) 15.46 (b) 2.63 (d) 1.37

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Q = 4 m3/s, B = 2.5 m q = 4/2.5 m3/s/m = 1.6 m3/s/m

q2 yc = 0.639 m g

V2 0.639 = 2g 2
V =
0.639 g

= 2.504 m/s

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(2 90) + (12 5)
2 + 12
180 + 60 240 = = 17.143 gm/m3 14 14

Area of river = 50 m2

Stream velocity =

Time taken,

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t =
36C 72C 1.5 m

Flow of river = 12 m3/sec

14 = 0.28 m / sec 50
10 km = 9.921 days 0.28 m / s
0.1085 9.921

From eq. (i)

Y t = 17.143 1 (10 )

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250 mm

Y t = Y0 1 (10 )

m
k Dt

kD = 0.434 K = 0.434 0.25 = 0.1085

...(i)

Q.28

The beam of an overall depth 250 mm (shown below) is used in a building subjected to two different thermal environments. The temperature at the top and the bottom surfaces of the beam are 36C and 72C respectively. Considering coefficient of thermal expansion () as 1.50 105/C, the vertical deflection of the beam (in mm) at its mid span due to temperature gradient is _________.

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L/2

L/2

R = From properties of circle

(Considering very small so neglect 2)

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(2R ) =
L L 2 2

h T

L2 L2T = 8R 8h

36C 250 mm 72C 1.5 m

1.5 m

Given,

= 1.50 105/C =
TL2 8h

1.50 105 (72 36) 32 8 250 103

co
( )

= 2.43 mm

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Q.29

The expression lim (a) log x (c) x log x

x 1 is equal to 0

(b) 0 (d)

Ans.

(a)
x 1 0 lim 0 0 form e ln x 1

Use L-Hospital Rule

0

lim lim

= ln x

Q.30

Match the List-I (Soil exploration) with List-II (Parameters of subsoil strength characteristic) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II P. Pressure meter test (PMT) 1. Menards method (Em) 2. Number of blows (N) 3. Skin resistance (fc) 4. Undrained cohesion (Cu) (b) P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4 (d) P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

Q. Static cone penetration (SCPT) R. Standard penetration (SPT) S. Vane shear test (VST) (a) P-1, Q-3, R-2, S-4

Q.31

Sol. Vs =

Ans.

(a)

The suspension of sand like particles in water with particles of diameter 0.10 mm and below is flowing into a settling tank at 0.10 m3/s. Assume g = 9.81 m/s2, specific gravity of particles = 2.65, and kinematic viscosity of water = 1.0105 102 cm2/s. The minimum surface area (in m2) required for this settling tank to remove particles of size 0.06 mm and above with 100% efficiency is ________.

(c) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

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(2.65 1) 9.81 (6 102 )

18 1.0105 10 2 1.65 9.81 36 10 4 18 1.0105 102 102 Q BL

= 3.204 103 m/s Vs = BL =

0.1 3.204 103 = 31.214 m2

Q.32

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(a) 1000, 75 and 25 (c) 1500, 225 and 75

Ans.

(b) Loading after removing the cable

50 kN 50 kN

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The values of axial stress () in kN/m2, bending moment (M) in kNm and shear force (V) in kN acting at point P for the arrangement shown in figure are respectively
Frictionless Pulley

(b) 1250, 150 and 50 (d) 1750, 300 and 100

Axial stress =

50 = 1250 kN/m2 0.2 0.2

Bending moment = 50 3 = 150 kNm

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Considering the symmetry of a rigid frame as shown, the magnitude of the bending moment (in kNm) at P (Preferably using the moment distribution method) is
24 kN/m B C

4Ic Ic

P Ic E

4Ic Ic

6m

A 8m

D 8m

(a) 170 (c) 176 Ans. (c) Distribution Factor

(b) 172

Joint

Member BA

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BP PB P PE PC

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CP CD

Fixed End Moment

M AB = M BA = M PE = M EP = M CD = M DC = 0 M BP =

24 (8) = 128 kNm 12

M PB = +128 kNm M PC = 128 kNm MCP = 128 kNm

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96 32 0

Final

16

32

32

176

176

32

16

+ 32 kNm 32 kNm

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P + 16 kNm

Q.34

Sol.

(50 m3)

Q.35

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An effluent at a flow rate of 2670 m3/d from a sewage treatment plant is to be disinfected. The laboratory data at disinfected studies with a chlorine dosage of 15 mg/l yield the model Nt = N0e0.145t where Nt = number of micro organism surviving at time t (in min) and N0 = number of microorganism, present initially (at t = 0). The volume of disinfection unit (in m3) required to achieve a 98%. Kill of M.O. is _______ .

A horizontal nozzle of 30 mm diameter discharges a study Jet of water into the atmosphere at a rate of 15 litres/second. The diameter of inlet to the nozzle is 100 mm. The Jet impinges normal to a flat stationary plate held

.m

16 kNm

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88 kNm

176 kNm

88 kNm

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close to the nozzle end. Neglecting air friction and considering density of water as 1000 kg/m3, the force exerted by the Jet (in N) on the plate is_________ . Sol. Force = aV2 Q = aV = 15 litre/sec Force =
Q2 a 152 kg
3

(given)

= 100

302 m 4

10 6

m6 s2

1 106

m2

Q.36

On a section of a highway the speed density relations is linear and is given

2 by = 80 k ; where is in km/hr and k in vehicle/km. The capacity (in 3

veh/hr) of this section of the highway would be (a) 1200 (c) 4800 Ans. (b) (b) 2400 (d) 9600

.m w w

Capacity,

For q to be maximum Maximum capacity,

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v = 80

= 80k
dq = 0 dk

4k dq =0 = 80 3 dk k = 60

q = 80 60 = 4800 = 2400

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1 N = 31.83 N

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Irrigation water is to be provided to a crop in a field to bring the moisture content of the soil from the existing 18% to the field capacity of the soil at 28%. The effective root zone of the crop is 70 cm. If the densities of the soil and water are 1.3 g/cm3 and 1 gm/cm3 respectively, the depth of the irrigation water (in mm) required for irrigating the crop is __________ . Given, Root zone depth, d = Field capacity, FC = Existing moisture content, w = Density of soil, = Density of water, w = Depth of irrigation water required, dw =

Sol. 70 cm 28% 18% 1.3 gm/cm3 1.0 gm/cm3

d ( Fc w ) w

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1.3 (70 10)(28% 18%) 1.0 10 100

= 1.3 (70 10 )

Sol.

0 4 4 6 2 14 8 18 14 14 0 10

Q.38

0 4 4 6 The rank of the matrix 2 14 8 18 is _______ 14 14 0 10

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R 3 R3 2R1 + R2

6 0 4 4 2 14 8 18 14 2 (6) + ( 2) 14 2 (0) + (14 ) 0 2 (4 ) + 8 10 2 (4 ) + (18)

6 0 4 4 2 14 8 18 0 0 0 0

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6 0 Determinant of matrix is not zero. 2 14 Rank is 2.

Q.39

An infinitely long slope is made up of a C- soil having the properties cohesion (C) = 20 kPa and dry unit weight (d) = 16 kN/m3. The angle of inclination and critical length of slope are 40 and 5 m respectively. To maintain the limiting equilibrium, the angle of internal friction of soil (in degree) is ________ .

Sol. Fs =

C = 20 kPa, = 16 kN/m3, = 40 and H = 5 m

Q.40

(a) 7.5 (c) 40 Ans. (d)

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A student riding a bicycle on a 5 km one way street takes 40 minutes to reach home. The student stopped for 15 minutes during this ride. 60 vehicles over took the student (Assume the number of vehicle overtaken by the student is zero) during the ride and 45 vehicles while the student stopped. The speed of vehicle stream on that road (in km/hr) is (b) 12 (d) 60

Velocity of student =

Vehicle/min Relative speed of vehicle w.r.t. student moving

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co
5km = 12km/hr
Vehicle/min

= Relative speed of vehicle w.r.t. student standing

60 / 25 45 /15 = x 12 x0

x = 60 km/hr

Q.41

In a Marshall sample, the bulk specific gravity of mix and aggregates are 2.324 and 2.546 respectively. The sample includes 5% of bitumen (by total

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wt. of mix) of specific gravity 1.10. The theoretical maximum specific gravity of mix is 2.441. The void filled with bitumen (VFB) in the Marshall sample (in %) is ________. Sol. Vv =
G t Gm 100 Gm 2.441 2.324 100 = 4.793% 2.441 wb 5 = 2.324 = 10.564 Gb 1.1

Vb = Gm

VMB = Vv + Vb = 15.357% VFB =

Vb 100 10.564 = 100 VMB 15.357

Q.42

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With reference to a standard Cartesian (x, y) plane, the parabolic velocity distribution profile of fully developed laminar flow in x-direction between two parallel plates. Stationary and identical plates that are separated by distance, h, is given by the expression

In this equation the y = 0 axis lies equidistant between the plates at a distance h/2 from the two plates, P is the pressure variable and is the dynamic viscosity term, the maximum and average velocities are respectively (a) Umax =

(b) Umax =

(c) Umax =

(d) Umax =

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h2dP 2 and Uavg = Umax 8dx 3

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u=

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h h/2

Velocity expression for a laminar flow between two parallel plates is U = End condition, Discharge,
2 h2 dP y 1 4 h 8 dx

dQ = Area Velocity

2 h2 dP y 1 4 ( dy 1) dQ = dx h 8

.m w

h3 dP = (h 1) Uavg 12 dx
Uavg =

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U max =

h2 dP 8 dx

h2 dP h/2 4y2 1 2 dy 8 dx h/2 h

h/2

h2 dP 4y3 y 2 = 8 dx 3h

4 h3 h3 h2 dP h h 2 8 dx 2 2 3h 8 8

h3 dP 12 dx

Q = AV

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U = Umax at y = 0

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Uavg Umax

h2 dP 8 2 12 dx = = 2 h dP 12 3 dx 8

Uavg =

2 Umax 3

Q.43

(c) 0.050 Ans. (c) Diameter of throat, Diameter of pipe,

(d) 0.015 d = 0.1 m D = 0.2 m

Pressure difference,
1 D = 0.2 m

.m w
1

Coefficient of discharge, Discharge,

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P1 P2 = 2 m = h w
2 d = 0.01 m 2

CD = 1 Q =
CD .A1 A 2 rgh
2 A2 A1 2

A1 =

2 2 0.1) 0.2 ) and A2 = ( ( 4 4

2

2 2 1 (0.2 ) (0.1) 2 9.81 2 4 Q = (0.2)4 (0.1)4 4

= 0.0508 0.050 m3/sec

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(b) 0.150

A venturimeter having a throat diameter of 0.1 m is used to estimate the flow rate of a horizontal pipe having a dia of 0.2 m for an observed pressure difference of 2 m of water head and coefficient of discharge equal to unity, assuming that the energy losses are negligible. The flow rate (in m3/s) through the pipe is approximately equal to

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A prismatic beam (shown) has plastic moment capacity of Mp, then the collapse lead P of the beam is
P P/2

L/2

L/2

L/3

(a)

2M p L 6M p L

(b)

4M p L 8M p L

(c) Ans. (c)

(d)

Number of plastic hinges required for mechanical

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P

= Ds + 1 = 0 + 1 = 1
P/2

.m
Mp Mp

From principal of virtual work

M p M p + P L P L = 0 2 2 3 PL PL = 0 2 6

2M p +

2Mp = P =

PL PL (3 1) PL 1 = = PL 2 6 6 3
6 Mp L

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The axial load (in kN) in the member PQ for the assembly/arrangement shown in figure given below is ________.
P

2m

160 kN Q 2m S 2m R

Free body diagram For principle of superposition

VQ Q

VQ

.m
2m

Deflections due to axial forces will be very less as compared to bending forces. So we can neglect the axial deformation. From equation (i)
VQ 43 160 23 160 22 + 2 = 0 3EI 2 EI 3EI VQ 43 160 23 160 22 2 + = 3 2 3

VQ L3 VQL 160 23 160 22 + 2 = 3EI 2 EI 3EI AE

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160 kN S 2m

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...(i) VQ = 50 kN

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Water is flowing at a steady rate through a homogeneous and saturated horizontal soil strip at 10 meter length. The strip is being subjected to a constant water head (H) of 5 m at the beginning and 1 m at the end. If the governing equation of the flow in the soil strip is
d 2H dx 2 = 0 (where x is the

distance along the soil strip), the value of H (in m) at the middle of the strip is __________ . Sol. Given, equation of the flow of soil strip is
d2 H dx2

= 0

at x = 0, H = 5 m at x = 10, H = 1 m at x = 5 m

.m w w
P(n, t) =

Q.47

An observer counts 240 veh/hr at a specific highway location. Assume that the vehicle arrival at the location is Poisson distributed, the probability of having one vehicle arriving over 30 sec time interval is _______.

Sol.

Here,

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1 = C1 10 + 5 10C1 = 4 C1 =
2 5 2 H = x +5 5 2 5+5 5

C2 = 5 H = C 1x + 5

H =

H = 3 m

et . ( t ) n!

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240 30 3600

P(1, 30) = = 2.e2 = 0.2707

240 3600 30 1!

Q.48

Sol.

Applying the cosine rule QR =

.m
= = Q.49
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PQ = ks + C = 100(0.32) + 0.1 = 32.1 m = 100(0.21) + 0.1 = 21.1 m PR = ks + C

Where, = 613030 = 61.508

1030.41 + 445.21 2 (32.1)(21.1) cos61.508

For the state of stresses (in MPa) shown in the figure below, the maximum shear stress (in MPa) is

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R

PQ2 + PR2 2 ( PQ)( PR ) cos

1030.41 + 445.21 696.2

= 27.92 m

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Q

A tachometer was placed at point P to estimate the horizontal distance PQ and PR. The corresponding stadia intercept with the telescope kept horizontal are 0.320 and 0.210 m respectively. The QPR is measured to be 613030. If the stadia multiplication constant = 100 and stadia addition constant = 0.10 m, the horizontal distance (in m) between the point Q and R is ________.

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4 4

Sol. max =

Q.50

The tension (in kN) in a 10 m long cable shown in figure neglecting its self weight is
3m 3m P Q

.m
Cable

(a) 120 (c) 60

Ans.

(b)
3m P S 4m R 120 kN 3m Q

5m

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S y Cable R 120 kN

(b) 75 (d) 45

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= 5.0 MPa

x y 1 2 = + 2 xy 2 2

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5m

5m

120 kN

Here,

F y = 0 2Tcos = 120 cos =

2T

...(i)

Q.51

Sol.

Flow rates for the first three phase are given as q1 = 200 veh/hr q2 = 187 veh/hr and Lost time, length of the cycle, Now, q3 = 210 veh/hr L = 4 4 = 16 sec C 0 = 60 sec y1 =
q1 200 = s1 1800 q2 187 = s2 1800

Saturation flow rate is 1800 veh/hr/lane

A pre-timed four phase signal has critical lane flow rate for the first three phases as 200, 187 and 210 veh/hr with saturation flow rate of 1800 veh/ hr/lane for all phases. The lost time is given as 4 seconds for each phase. If the cycle length is 60 seconds. The efficiency green time of 4th phase is ____________ (in seconds).

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4 = 120 5

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y3 = C0 = And 60 = 60 = 1 y = y =

q3 210 = s3 1800 1.5L + 5 1 y 1.5 16 + 5 1y 24 + 5 1 y 29 60

0.517 =

Sol.

Q.52

A single vertical friction pile of dia 500 mm and length 20 m is subjected to a vertical compressive load. The pile is embedded in a homogeneous sandy stratum where; angle of internal friction ( ) = 30, dry unit weight (d) = 20 kN/m3 and angle of wall friction () = 2/3. Considering the coefficient of lateral earth pressure (k) = 2.7 and the bearing capacity factor (Nq) = 25, the ultimate bearing capacity of the pile is ________

.m
20 m 500

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y 4 = 0.185 G = =
y4 (C0 L ) y

597 + y4 1800

0.185 (60 16 ) 0.517

= 15.745 sec

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Lateral earth pressure coefficient, K = 2.7 Bearing capacity factor, N q = 25 Ultimate load capacity, Qu = ? Vertical effective stress at 20 m, From 0 to 20 m, unit point bearing resistance and skin friction resistance remain constant at
v = 400 kN/m2

where

qup = v Nq

and

1 400 2.7 tan 20 2 = 196.54 kN/m2 Skin friction resistance, f s = 196.54 0.5 20 = 6174.49 kN

.m
qs = =

Qup = q up

Ultimate load on the pile = 1963.49 + 6179.49 = 8137.98 kN

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= 400 25 = 10000 kN/m2
1 v K tan 2 (0.5)2 4 (0.5)2 4

The ultimate load capacity is given by Qu = qupAp + qsAs = Qup + fs

= 10,000

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The chainage of the intersection point of two straights is 1585.60 meter and the angle of inter section is 140. If the radius of a circular curves is 600 meter, the tangent distance (in m) and length of the curve (in m) respectively are (a) 418.88 and 1466.08 (c) 218.38 and 418.88 (b) 218.38 and 1648.49 (d) 418.88 and 218.38

Ans.

(c)
V (P.I)V

= 40

T1 (P.C)

Length of the curve =

Tangent distance (T) is the distance between P-C to P.I (also the distance from P.I to P.T) T = T1V = T2V = OT1 tan = 600 tan 20 = 218.88 m
= R tan 2 2

Q.54

A surface water treatment plant operates round the clock with a flaw rate of 35 m3/min. The water temperature is 15C and Jar testing indicated and alum dosage of 25 mg/l with flocculation at a Gt value of 4 104 producing

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R R /2 /2 O

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R 180

600 40 = 418.82 m 180

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T 2 (P.T)

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optimal results. The alum quantity required for 30 days (in kg) of operation of the plant is _________ . Sol. Given data Flow rate, Q = 35 m3/min Gt = 4 104 Alum dosage = 25 mg/lit. Alum quantity (kg) required for 30 days = 35 103 60 24 30 25 106 = 37,800 kg

(a) 50.96 (c) 63.72 Ans.

(b) Elastic settlement of rigid footing

.m
=

Shape factor for circular raft footing, I t = 0.8

Section - II (General Aptitude) One Mark Questions

Q.56 The population of a new city is 5 million and is growing at a rate of 20% annually. How many year would it take to double at this growth rate. (a) 3-4 year (c) 5-6 year (b) 4-5 year (d) 6-7 year

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qB 1 2 Es

)I (

110 20 1 0.32 0.8 Sf = 30

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Q.55

A circular raft foundation of 20 m diameter and 1.8 m thick is provided for a tank that applies a bearing pressure of 110 kPa on sandy soil with Youngs modulus Es = 30 MPa and = 0.3. The raft is made of concrete Ec = 30 GPa and = 0.15. Considering the raft as rigid, the elastic settlement is

= 53.386 mm

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r Pnew = Pold 1 + 100
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20 10 = 5 1 + 100 n 2 = (1.2) log 2 = n log1.2 n = 3.8 year

Q.57

A person affected by Alzheimers disease _______ short term memory loss. (a) experiences (c) is experiencing (b) has experienced (d) experienced

Ans.

(a)

Q.58

Select the closest in meaning As a women, I have no country (a) Women have no country.

(b) Women are not citizens of any country.

(d) Women of all country have equal legal rights.

Q.59

______ is the key to their happiness. They are satisfied with what they have (a) Contentment (c) Preservance (b) Ambition (d) Hunger

Ans.

(a)

Q.60

In any given year, the probability of an earthquake greater than magnitude 6 occurring in the Garhwal Himalayas is 0.04. The average time between successive occurrence of such earthquake in years is ________ .
1 = 25 years P

Sol. Average time interval = T =

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(c)

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(c) Women solidarity knows no national boundary.

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Q.61 If X is 1 km North east of Y, Y is 1 km South east of Z and W is 1 km West of Z. P is 1 km South of W, Q is 1 km East of P. Then find the distance between X and Q. (a) 1 (c) Ans. (c)
1 1 W 1 , 2 2 1 1 Z , 2 2 1 1 X , 2 2

(b)

(d) 2

1 1 P 1 , 1 + 2 2

Ans.

(a)

1. Shiv is younger than Riyaz. 2. Som is younger than Anshu. (a) Statement (1) is sufficient to recognize. (b) Statement (2) is sufficient to recognize. (c) Statement (1) and statement (2) both are required. (d) Statement (1) and (2) both are insufficient to find.

Q.62

In the group of four children. If Som is younger than Riyaz and Shiv is elder than Anshu. Anshu is youngest in the group, so the eldest in the group

.m
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XQ =

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1 1 2 + + ( 1) = 2 2

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Y(0, 0)

m
3