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| 851. |
Pick up the method used for project evaluation and selection in capital budgetting from the following: |
| A. | pay back period |
| B. | Internal ratio of return |
| C. | Net present worth |
| D. | Profitability index |
| E. | All the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 852. |
Which method is adopted to develop an approximate or conceptual estimate for perimeter works for buildings from the following: |
| A. | Base unit method |
| B. | Cost per function method |
| C. | Cost per square metre method |
| D. | Cost per cubic metre method |
| E. | Cost per linear metre method |
| Answer» F. | |
| 853. |
Pick up the correct method adopted for developing the approximate or conceptual estimates from the following : |
| A. | Base unit method |
| B. | Cost per function method |
| C. | Cost per square metre |
| D. | Cost per linear unit |
| E. | All of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 854. |
If the porosity of a soil sample is 20%, the void ratio is |
| A. | 0.20 |
| B. | 0.80 |
| C. | 1.00 |
| D. | 0.25 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 855. |
The net effective cross sectional area calculated in the steel angle tension member design, accounts for: |
| A. | the tensile force and bolt holes |
| B. | the eccentricity of the end connections and the bolt holes |
| C. | the effectiveness of the tack connection along the length |
| D. | the effectiveness of the end connection |
| Answer» B. the eccentricity of the end connections and the bolt holes | |
| 856. |
The problem of lateral buckling can arise only in those steel beams which have |
| A. | Moment of inertia about the bending axis larger than the other |
| B. | Moment of inertia about the bending axis smaller than the other |
| C. | Fully supported compression flange |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. Fully supported compression flange | |
| 857. |
A light house of 120 m height is just visible above the horizon from a ship. The correct distance (m) between the ship and the light house considering combined correction for curvature and refraction, is |
| A. | 39.098 |
| B. | 42.226 |
| C. | 39098 |
| D. | 42226 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 858. |
Water distribution systems are sized to meet the |
| A. | maximum hourly demand |
| B. | average hourly demand |
| C. | maximum daily demand and fire demand |
| D. | average daily demand and fire demand. |
| Answer» D. average daily demand and fire demand. | |
| 859. |
The maximum tensile stress at the section X-X shown in the figure below is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-321-2.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-321-3.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-321-4.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-321-5.png"> |
| Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-321-3.png"> | |
| 860. |
Mud pumping is commonly associated with |
| A. | bituminous penetration mecadam construction |
| B. | cement concrete pavement on granular subgrade |
| C. | premixed bituminous construction |
| D. | cement concrete pavement on clay sub-grade |
| Answer» B. cement concrete pavement on granular subgrade | |
| 861. |
A soil sample has a void ratio of 0.5 and its porosity will be close to |
| A. | 50% |
| B. | 66% |
| C. | 100% |
| D. | 33% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 862. |
Which one of the following statements is true with regard to the flexibility method of analysis? |
| A. | The method is used to analyse determinate structures |
| B. | The method is used only for manual analysis of indeterminate structures |
| C. | The method is used for analysis of flexible structures |
| D. | The method is used for analysis of indeterminate structures with lesser degree of static indeterminacy. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 863. |
An isolated T beam is used as a walkway. The beam is simply supported with an effective span of 6 m. The effective width of flange, for the cross-section shown in the below figure is |
| A. | 900 mm |
| B. | 1000 mm |
| C. | 1259 mm |
| D. | 2200 mm |
| Answer» B. 1000 mm | |
| 864. |
Coulomb's theory of earth pressure is based on : |
| A. | the theory of elasticity |
| B. | the theory of plasticity |
| C. | empirical rules |
| D. | wedge theory |
| Answer» E. | |
| 865. |
The group index of a soil subgrade is 7. The subgrade soil is rated as |
| A. | poor |
| B. | very poor |
| C. | good |
| D. | fair |
| Answer» B. very poor | |
| 866. |
The stress-strain diagram for two materials A and B is shown below. The following statements are made based on this diagram : Mateiral A is more brittle than material B.The ultimate strength of material B is more than that of A. With reference to the above statements, which of the following applies ? |
| A. | Both the statements are false. |
| B. | Both the statements are true. |
| C. | I is true but II is false. |
| D. | I is false but II is true. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 867. |
A soil formation through which only seepage is possible, being partly permeable and capable of giving insignificant yield, is classified as |
| A. | Aquifer |
| B. | Aquitard |
| C. | Aquifuge |
| D. | Aquiclude |
| Answer» C. Aquifuge | |
| 868. |
The return period for the annual maximum flood of a given magnitude is 8 years. The probability that this flood magnitude will be exceeded once during the next 5 years is |
| A. | 0.625 |
| B. | 0.966 |
| C. | 0.487 |
| D. | 0.529 |
| Answer» D. 0.529 | |
| 869. |
Water flows at a rate of 10 m3/s in a rectangular channel 3 m wide. The critical depth of flow is |
| A. | 1.13 m |
| B. | 2 m |
| C. | 1.45 m |
| D. | 1.04 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 870. |
Coagulation-flocculation with alum is performed : |
| A. | immediately before chlorination |
| B. | immediately after chlorination |
| C. | after rapid sand filtration |
| D. | before rapid sand filtration |
| Answer» E. | |
| 871. |
Blue baby disease (methaemoglobinemia) in children is caused by the presence of excess |
| A. | Chorides |
| B. | Nitrates |
| C. | Fluoride |
| D. | Lead |
| Answer» C. Fluoride | |
| 872. |
Breakpoint chlorination of water involves addition of chlorine in an amount sufficient to: |
| A. | react with any ammonia and readily oxidisable organic matter |
| B. | kill Giardia cysts |
| C. | react with inorganic matter |
| D. | reduce bacterial growth in filters |
| Answer» B. kill Giardia cysts | |
| 873. |
Pipingin soil occurs when |
| A. | the soil is highly porous |
| B. | sudden change in permeability occurs |
| C. | effective pressure becomes zero |
| D. | the soil is highly stratified |
| Answer» D. the soil is highly stratified | |
| 874. |
In which one of the following arrangements would the vertical force on the cylinder due to water be the maximum ? |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/902-178-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/902-178-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/902-178-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/902-178-4.png"> |
| Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/902-178-3.png"> | |
| 875. |
A reinforced concrete structure has to be constructed along a sea coast. The minimum grade of concrete to be used as per IS : 456-2000 |
| A. | M 15 |
| B. | M 20 |
| C. | M 25 |
| D. | M 30 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 876. |
One of the probable causes of rutting on flexible pavements is |
| A. | excessive stripping of binder material from the wearing course |
| B. | use of flaky aggregates in the wearing course |
| C. | inadequate compaction of pavement layers |
| D. | high wind speeds |
| Answer» D. high wind speeds | |
| 877. |
MPN index is a measure of one of the following : |
| A. | Coliform bacteria |
| B. | BOD |
| C. | <sub>5</sub> |
| D. | Dissolved Oxygen Content |
| E. | Hardness |
| Answer» B. BOD | |
| 878. |
If duty (D) is 1428 hectares/cumec and base period (B) is 120 days for an irrigated crop, then delta ( ) in meters is given by |
| A. | 102.8 |
| B. | 0.73 |
| C. | 1.38 |
| D. | 0.01 |
| Answer» C. 1.38 | |
| 879. |
The repeating variables in dimensional analysis should : |
| A. | include the dependent variable |
| B. | have amongst themselves all the basic dimensions |
| C. | be derivable from one another |
| D. | exclude one of the basic dimensions |
| Answer» B. have amongst themselves all the basic dimensions | |
| 880. |
The minimum dissolved oxygen content (ppm) in a river necessary for the survival of aquatic life is |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 8 | |
| 881. |
Stopping sight distance is the minimum distance available on a highway which is the |
| A. | distance of sufficient length to stop the vehicle wihtout collision. |
| B. | distance visible to a driver during night driving. |
| C. | height of the object above the road surface. |
| D. | distance equal to the height of the driver's eye above the road surface. |
| Answer» B. distance visible to a driver during night driving. | |
| 882. |
Sewage treatment in an oxidation pond is accomplished primarily by : |
| A. | alga-bacterial symbiosis |
| B. | algal photosynthesis only |
| C. | bacterial oxidation only |
| D. | chemical oxidation only |
| Answer» B. algal photosynthesis only | |
| 883. |
The relation that must hold for the flow to be irrotational is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/911-267-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/911-267-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/911-267-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/911-267-4.png"> |
| Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/911-267-2.png"> | |
| 884. |
Two steel plates each of width 150 mm and thickness 10 mm are connected with three 20 mm diameter rivets placed in a zig-zag pattern. The pitch of the rivets is 75 mm and gauge is 60 mm. If the allowable tensile stress is 150 MPa, the maximum tensile force that the joint can withstand is |
| A. | 195.66 kN |
| B. | 195.00 kN |
| C. | 192.75 kN |
| D. | 225.00 kN |
| Answer» D. 225.00 kN | |
| 885. |
At highway stretches where the required overtaking sight distance cannot be provided, it is necessary to incorporate : |
| A. | at least twice the stopping sight distance |
| B. | half the required overtaking sight distance |
| C. | one-third the required overtaking sight distance |
| D. | three times the stopping sight distance |
| Answer» B. half the required overtaking sight distance | |
| 886. |
A single bay single storey portal frame has hinged left support and a fixed right support. It is loaded with uniformly distributed load on the beam. Which one of the following statements is true with regard to the deformation of the frame ? |
| A. | It would sway to the left side |
| B. | It would sway to the right side |
| C. | It would not sway at all |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. It would sway to the right side | |
| 887. |
The correct reinforcement-details at the corner of a rectangular water tank, in horizontal plane is shown by : |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/890-58-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/890-58-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/890-58-3.png"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/890-58-4.png"> |
| Answer» E. | |
| 888. |
The number of revolutions of a current meter in 50 seconds were found to be 12 and 30 corresponding to the velocities of 0.25 and 0.46 m/s respectively. What velocity (in m/s) would be indicated by 50 revolutions of that current meter in one minute ? |
| A. | 0.42 |
| B. | 0.50 |
| C. | 0.60 |
| D. | 0.73 |
| Answer» D. 0.73 | |
| 889. |
For a 'best' symmetrical trapezoidal section of an open channel with a given area of section and side slopes, one of the following statements holds true : |
| A. | Half the top width is equal to one of the side slopes |
| B. | Half the top width plus the bottom width is equal to both the side slopes put together |
| C. | Water depth is equal to half bottom width |
| D. | Hydraulic mean depth is equal to half the top width |
| Answer» B. Half the top width plus the bottom width is equal to both the side slopes put together | |
| 890. |
It is proposed to widen and strengthen an existing 2-lane NH section as a divided highway. The existing traffic in one direction is 2500 commercial vehicles (CV) per day. The construction will take 1 year. The design CBR of soil subgrade is found to be 5 percent, Given: traffic growth rate for CV = 8 percent, vehicle damage factor = 3.5 (standard axles per CV), design life = 10 years and traffic distribution factor = 0.75. The cumulative standard axles (msa) computed are |
| A. | 35 |
| B. | 37 |
| C. | 65 |
| D. | 70 |
| Answer» C. 65 | |
| 891. |
If, for a fluid in motion, pressure at a point is same in all directions, then the fluid is : |
| A. | a real fluid |
| B. | a Newtonian fluid |
| C. | an ideal fluid |
| D. | a non-Newtonian fluid |
| Answer» D. a non-Newtonian fluid | |
| 892. |
In network of pipes |
| A. | the algebraic sum of discharges around each circuit is zero |
| B. | the algebraic sum of (pressure + datum) head drops around each circuit is zero |
| C. | the elevation of hydraulic grade line is assumed for each junction point |
| D. | elementary circuits are replaced by equivalent pipes |
| Answer» C. the elevation of hydraulic grade line is assumed for each junction point | |
| 893. |
The maximum shear stress in a solid shaft of circular cross-section having diameter d subjected to a torque T is . If the torque is increased by four times and the diameter of the shaft is increased by two times, the maximum shear stress in the shaft will be |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | |
| C. | /2 |
| D. | /4 |
| Answer» D. /4 | |
| 894. |
In a drained triaixal compression test, a saturated specimen of a cohesionless sand fails under a deviatoric stress of 3 kgf/cm2 when the cell pressure is 1 kgf/cm2 . The effective angle of shearing resistance of sand is about |
| A. | 37 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 53 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 45 | |
| 895. |
A volume of 3.0 x 106 m3 of ground water was pumped out from an unconfined aquifer, uniformly from an area of 5 km2. The pumping lowered the water table from initial level of 102 m to 99 m. The specific yield of the aquifier is |
| A. | 0.20 |
| B. | 0.30 |
| C. | 0.40 |
| D. | 0.50 |
| Answer» B. 0.30 | |
| 896. |
Pick up the main purpose of project cost control from the following : |
| A. | To signal immediate warning of uneconomic operations |
| B. | To provide a feed back to the estimator |
| C. | To promote cost consciousness |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 897. |
Earning per share is the most important ratio for |
| A. | share holders |
| B. | banks |
| C. | company's management |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 898. |
Renu Bala deposits Rs 1200 now, Rs 800 two years from now and Rs 1000 five years from now. If the savings bank's rate of interest in 5%, she will receive an amount of Rs X 10 years from now, where X is |
| A. | Rs 3415 |
| B. | Rs 4225 |
| C. | Rs 4413 |
| D. | Rs 4826 |
| Answer» D. Rs 4826 | |
| 899. |
Keeping in view, the feasibility order of magnitude, the preliminary, conceptual or budget estimates, are prepared by : |
| A. | architect/engineer |
| B. | construction manager |
| C. | owner himself/herself |
| D. | construction manager |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. construction manager | |
| 900. |
A project construction cost estimate includes: |
| A. | the labour and material cost |
| B. | the equipment and over head cost |
| C. | the profit of the contractor |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |