96. Ifo isthe vertical stress developed at a depth of zin a soil mass due to external point load on the ground surface, the stress due to ‘same load at a depth 22 will be poate — Ses aes PINGS SMccie Your Answers1 Inthe scene of building construction techniques and technologies, which one is incorrect statement? 1 A simulations are one af the newest technical solutions to save time and cas for only ost projets > 6, With real-time aeriaLimagery and20 lidar scans, drones are revolutionizing construction procedures ©. bigiat win trends and functionality cover the use of inteligent multidimensional digital models © 0, BIM isa crucattoot for modern architectural, engineering and building processes or5. Which of the following BEST defines the steps of transportation planning process for a given project? Inventoryng of existing conditions, forecasting future conditions including land use, Evaluation of aternative plans, Implementation ota program, Meitoring On Forecasting future conditions including land us, loventoryng of existing conditions valuation of alternative plans, implementation of rogram, Monitoring © Forecasting future conditions including land use, Evaluation of alternative plans, implementation of» program, Inventorying of exiting ‘conditions, Monitoring16. Which one of the following conditions may nat necessitate the provision of mat foundation in construction of building structures? (© A. The superstructure ead shigh or the subs iseraticor weak © 8. case diterentaattometis hay tocar ©. Thefoundation elevations at the groundwater fuctution one ©. The structures subjected to uriform ater loads mst] =]m [BR [oD [ ‘Your Answers1. Inthe scene of building construction techniques and technologies, which one is incorrect statement? ‘A. 4D simulations areone ofthe newest technical slutions to save time and cost for ony offsite projets 8. With real-time aera imagery and 30 ida scans, drones ae revolutionizing construction procedures Digital twin trends and functionality cover the use of nteligent multisimensional digital models (© 0. BiMisa crucial tool for modern architectural, engineering and building processes5. Which of the following BEST defines the steps of transportation planning process for a given project? Inventoryng of existing conditions, forecasting future conditions including land use, Evaluation of aternative plans, Implementation ota program, Meitoring On Forecasting future conditions including land us, loventoryng of existing conditions valuation of alternative plans, implementation of rogram, Monitoring © Forecasting future conditions including land use, Evaluation of alternative plans, implementation of» program, Inventorying of exiting ‘conditions, Monitoring9, Which one is correct about flor system in the practice of bullding construction? A, mibbed slabs ar lighter than solidsabs and have etter soundproofing > 6, Solid oor are supported ect with ep te Beams ) 6 RE. oorscan ony be cast insta >, or flor ini, we wil se Sm thik cement/sand (16) cement screed bed Your Answers7. Slope/W is one of the Geo studio packages which can be used for design and slope stability analysis of earth structures. All ‘equations of statistic are not satisfied by all the methods available to compute slope stability analysis in Slope/W software. If you are ‘asked to design and analyze the stability of earth dam using the software which methods, would you select for best design approach? © A. The Ordinary or Fellenus method and shops Simplified (© 6. Thespence method and Morgenstern rice method © C. The Jan's Simplified and corpo giners-? © Corps ngineers-1 and Lowe Karafiath Of zoos [a] [ao Be [=12. The support condition of one of the interior square columns of a commercial building was identified as being fixed at the bottom and pin at the top. The length of the column is known to be 5 m:The column is subjected to a constant magnitude of 300 kN axial load, 90 kNm moment along the x-axis, and 110 kNm moment along the y-axis at both ends. The applied load effect caused double curvature on the column in both directions. Then, which one ofthe following conclusions is not correct about the column? © A Thediretons ofthe end moments are the same for bth rections © 8. Theetfetveengthot the column could be 3.5m ©. Thestanderness of he column willbe 65 mm the rau of gration othe cau sections 100mm © 0. Thecolumn willbe short the slndernes tit of he column 40mm or aoa [3 [9 [= [a sD [=e PeYour Answers 13, When analyzing. pile foundation, what isthe important factor tobe considered? © A Teptematrat © Tepe spacing © Tepe ameter © 0. Thesltropetes weYour Answers 14. Which of the following aspects are not included in subsurface exploration? © A Determination of he subsurace conditions, such as sol strata epth, thickness, and types sl) © Recovery oi androck samples, so that ther laboratory testing can be performed ) € Adentifieation ofthe eistence of ny problematic sis, such sof sit © 0, None ofthe above ees |i 2) a) a) Bs e-em15. Which one of the following stakeholders is responsible for writing and periodically updating Building Codes? (© A. Theindividuat city © 8 Theindividuat state © ©. The federal government © D. Aspecialized independent agency ENS Scere a Your Answers15, Which one ofthe following stakeholders is responsible for writing and periodically updating Building Codes? © A Theindvdul ety ) 8 Tein state © The federal government (© 0, Aspedaized independent agency YourAnswers16. Which one of the following conditions may nat necessitate the provision of mat foundation in construction of building structures? (© A. The superstructure ead shigh or the subs iseraticor weak © 8. case diterentaattometis hay tocar ©. Thefoundation elevations at the groundwater fuctution one ©. The structures subjected to uriform ater loads mst] =]m [BR [oD [ ‘Your Answers18, Structural steels widely used in construction for high rise structures because of high strength and reliability. By how much itis stronger than the concrete material? © A totimes © 8 stimes 0.6 temas © 0. times on19, Which load is not considered forthe design of bridge deck? © A, Whitton © 8 Asphatttond ©.€ Pedestrian ond © 0, stream pressure ot Your Answers20, isa mixture of cement, sand, pebbles or crushed aggregate and water and also sometimes admixtures which when placed inthe skeleton of forms and are allowed to cure and become hard like a stone. © A cement concrete 0.8, camenesturry 0.6 Asphate concrete © 0, Comentmorar oe ‘Your Answers21. According to mix design of concrete as per ACI211,1-81, which material information is required for mix design? © A Fineness modulus ofsand © 6 Loot and rodded unit weigh, water absorption and specif gravity of coarse ageregate © © Typeot cement andits specific eravity © D. Allet ne above wemioa [2 2) — [an] a oa | a Your answers22. Among different stages of construction, which one is considered as the firs stage? > A. Preparation of estimate (© Survey ofthe ste © € nition of proposal © 0. Preparation ot tender Your Answers23. Asimply supported beam with 7.5m span , subjected to a uniform ultimate load of 51. 3KN/m dead load and 18KN/m tive load. The used UB 47S x 191 x82 cross section in $275 steel grade, Fy = 275MPa, Ymo = 1.0, Properties of UB 457 x 191 x 82; Wplx= 1830 ‘em3,tf= 16mm, E =210,000MPa, tw = 9.9mm, h= 460mm, r=10.2mm, d= 407.6mm, = 37090cm4, b= 191.3mm,A= LO4em2, The section belong to class 1 Which ofthe following gives the moment resistance of the section? OA S60KNm 0 8 s0aKiem 26. 480K ©, 620KNm oe ceoe [a [2 = [an] | oa] |24, One ofthe following is not essential element ofa contract. Which one sit? © A Aareement © 6 Laut object © © Promise © 0. Comdertion wooim [22] = [2 [2] =z Your Answers25. The fourth floorplan ofthe XY2 residential building is intended tobe a lt slab system with five rows of panels in both the X and ‘-ections having length and width of 6m. The slab thickness is 200mm thick and supports a characteristic dead load of 2 KN/m2 inaddition to self-weight anda characteristic lve load of 3 KN/m2. The slab is directly supported by columns, all with cross section of 300mm x300mm. For analysis and design, EBCS code (new), 20/25 concrete and S-400 will be used. Use the average effective depth ‘ofthe slab equal to 175mm, unit weight of concrete equal to 25kN/m3, and p_1 equal to 0.00412 when necessary. Then, forthe most interior columns, which one of the following does not holds true? © A. thedesgn punching sear tress 2.75 MPa atthe face ofthe column © 8 Thetengthof the basic contro perimeters equal 0 398 mm. © ©. The nominal shear stressor capacity i equalto 3.13 MPa. © The punching shear resistance isequl te 0.600 MPa at the asc contol peroeter. ot oeas [3 ]2]-[a[a [a = [=] =] -[e28. Which of the following statements is incorrectly typed about fatigue limit state? > A. Considers singe design truckload © 8. isestrcton on stress ange ©. Thespacing between the mide andrare aie shall be 4m (© 0. Dynamic toad allowances considered stoi |1|2|- || =| ||) Your Answers 30030. Which ofthe following statements about gradation of soil is correct? (© A. Steve analysis is usefor ine grained sls while hydrometer for cars rained sos 1. tnsieve analy sleves are arranged rom tpt bottom with inrease in opening sizes © ©. Steveanatysis ont castes allsnto sizes and doesnot provide information as to shape or type of particles © b. ThesmatlerD10 value on gradation curve, the coarser thesoiland the beter the dainage characteristics ——— Your Answers31. How some one can identity the existence of expansive soilin a certain construction site? © A. By tre swattet © 8 By Ceonstence mites © 6 Bymineatopcat tet © 0. ot ne above of Your Answers32. An earth dam made of homogeneous material has the following data; Bed level of theriver=100m above mean sea level (2.0.5.1), Level of top of the dam=125m (a.m.s), normal pool level ofthe reservoir=122.5m (a.m.s.1), top width of the dam=5m, upstream and ‘downstream slope=3:1, and 2:1, respectively, dry and submerged unit weight ofthe sol ofthe dam=18KN/m3, and 22KN/m3, respectively, cohesion and angle of internal friction ofthe soil ofthe dam =24KN/m2, and =25", respectively, area above the phreatic line=500m2 Under reservoir full condition, whatis the factor of safety of the dam against horizontal water pressure? (Assume the ‘weight of water=9.81KN/m3) Owaas Onse Octas 0.65 oe33.In geometric design of highways, the length ofa transition curvesis governed by © A. Rate change of radi acseation © 8 Rate of change of sperteation Oc Aman © 8. Althe above oe Your Answers34. The process of determining the numberof trips that will begin or end in each trafic analysis zone within study area is known as © A Modat soe ©. Trp Generation © poison © 0. tip assignment oe35. What is return period in wind analysis? © A. Number of years, the recorocalof which give the probably of extreme wind exceeding ven wind speed in any one yor (© numberof years, the reciprocal of which geste probability of extreme wind les than ven wind speed nay ane yer (©. Numberot yeas the reciprocal of which gives the probably of mild wind exceeding given wind peed in anyone year ) 0 Number af years the reciprocal of which ies the probably of mild wines than given wind sped in any one year ston [1 [2] =| | |e MMe [| |= [|e YourAnswers36, For Earthquake Loads, axially loaded members have to resis, © A tno onty © 8 compression only © € eth Tesion and compreion © 0 pening omert we Your Answers37. Which of the following statement isnot correct regrading foundation? © A. The settlement of rig footing on cohesion less sls uniform throughout ‘Amatfoundationts type of shallow foundation thtis typically used in bulgings with large fotorint, such as warehouses or high se aiangs © C Asprend footings type of eting that used to support oudearng was ©. Arataining alls designed to provide structral sport the sol and prevent it from collapsing o eroding sooies [3 [a] = [os [B= = T= | =] [Tes answers38. What isthe Marshall method of mix design used for in bituminous pavement construction? 1 Todetermin the optimal binder content for patty mitre © 8 Tosetrmine the optima agerepate gradation for patctrmisure © € Yesetrmine the strength and dursbty f pavement stractre © 0. Todeteminethe optimal compaction temperatre fora particular mitre ‘Your answers38. For an ogee spillway with a design discharge of 4500 m3, an effective length of 66.5 m, a vertical upstream slope, a downstream slope of 0. 8H:1V, and a maximum discharge coefficient of 2.2, what are the x and y coordinates ofthe profile atthe tangent point assuming no other factors that affect discharge efficiency? OA 144m, 6975 0.8 697m, 1.4m 6, 23.800, 36.081m © 0, 16.091, 23.80mYour Answers 40. Which ofthe fllowingis a eriteria on which route election of highways depends? A Fasbitty ef atainingruing gradient © Avoidance cating hardocks © € Minima numberof ridges © 0. ate above oe41.AT-beam has an effective flange width of 690mm, bw=250mm, hf=110mm and effective depth, d=420mm. If materials $500 steel ‘and €25/30 concrete grade are used. What wil be the design moment capacity for this beam i As=1800mm"2 is used? OA usar 08 muse © usr nm 0b, musteraNon oe Your Answers42, Whatis the function of bearings in bridge structure? © A, Allow translation androtatoninbridees © Tanser forces trom superstructure to subs structure © € tolate superstructure trom su structured © 0. allotene above ° SRE Se Your Answers43, The last time due to starting delay ona trafic signal approach is noted to be 3 seconds. The actual green time is 25 seconds and amber time is 3 seconds. How much isthe effective green time? OA tome Oe me Oc arm Oo mse ot Your answers =44. Any gradient on a road is said to be an exceptional gradient, fits © 5 More than ruling gracint ess than average grant © 6. More than eating gradient © 0. Less than minimum gradient or more than maximum gradient oe ania |1|2)-| a) 2/0 Mela) e Your Answers 045, The postive sign ofthe pressure coefficient in structural designs indicates, OA Pressure acting towards the race © 8 Pressure acting amy rom the urtace © € Pressure acing above the surface (© 0. Pressure ating below the surface Your Answers48. Afooting witha size of 3x3m is planned to be provided as foundation ofa certain building. Situation of GWT at which speficic «depth from bottom tip of the footing does not affect bearing capacity of footing? Nam Your answers‘53, Widening of road in hilly topographic landscapes is done on which side ofthe road? OA Oninner side © © onoutersise ©. Onowterandinner sides ©. Leston outer more on inner of Your Answers‘54. One from the following alternatives is selected when lateral loadis greater than vertical load. © A Sheet ite foundation © 8 aan foundation © € Plerfoundation © 0, attr pte ot mz] |] [= [2] BR 2 ee Your answers55, According to the study of transport, what likely happens when the speed of traffic becomes zero? A Trafi dersity tain maniqnum value whereas ral volume Becomes 270 © 8. Trac density and trafic volume both attains maximum value © Trac density and trate volume both Becomes ze ©. Trac density becomes zero whereas traffic volume attains maximum value eon [a2] =]e [a [a Mae] [Te Doe Your answers56, What isthe difference between tension and compression forces on materials? (© A. Tension frees pullon a materi white compression forces push on amaterit (© & Tension forces push ona materi while compression force pull on 2 materia © 6. Tension forces ener twisting motion ona materi white compression forces causea bending motion (© b. Tensionand compression forces ar the same and haven diferent tects on materials oe a [ [2] - [a= || Youranswers57. Stiffness of a beam having size 250mm x250mm and length of 4000mm i, OA s04mma © 8 a1.38mm2 Your Answers58, Which ofthe following statements is incorrect about soil permeability? | A Permeabity influences the rate of setiement oa saturated sll undead © Site, shape and structures he sl particles does nt affect therateof permeability © ©. are’stawis vai for al soit the ow stamina © © oeticent of permeability determined using constant head tst for coarse rained sls oe oom [1/2] - (2/2 Qe o[o|.[e)o Your Answers‘59. The free mean speed on a road wingis found to be 60kmph under stopped condition. The average spacing between vehicle is 6m. The capacity of flow, assuming linear speed density relationis_. © A amavene O8 anzavehhe O6 antowan © aanvenm of Your Answers660. Which type of cofferdam is typically used for constructing a bridge pier ina river? © A. Catutar comterdamn © 8 earth cotterdarn © © Rock il coterdam ©, sheet pte comterdam oe zeae [2 ]2|-[e |e] = foe] 8]-[ =e63, The full width of land acquired before finalizing a highway alignment is known as OA. With of formation (© 6, Right ot way © carage way ©, Resdway Your Answers64, One ofthe following is the primary factor that determines the required thickness ofthe asphalt concrete layer in ERA and AACRA design procedures. Which one sit? Youranswers65. Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the selection of dam site? | tm Embankment dam, the assessment of separate spillway isa must not optional) © Concrete dam ismost suitable for site that has smal reservoir area and large inundation “ ‘Gravel foundations only suitable for earth and rock ll dam. Whereas in special circumstance, cay foundation fsultable fo avery low height -onerete dam D0. ‘Anarrow U-shaped valley is suitable for concrete dam, a narrow V shaped valley with separate splay sits suitable for arch dam, and alow ‘ollng plain country would suggest embankment dam smoume [a [a1 = [ee] [mB [oe |= [a [a [oe66 Which ofthe following type of earth retaining methods s most commonly used in stabilization of ailing slopes? © A Gemity wat © 8. cataver at 0-6. sheet wat © ©. Soitait wat Your Answers67. What will happen to the vertical efectve stress of sol when the seepage occurs in upward direction? © A mero 0-6. Remain the same YourAnswers168. What s the type of collapse mechanism likely occurs due to earthquakes? Youranswers © A Progesive cots © 8 Suddencatapse © Platchinge formation © D-Altetthe above oecAnswers 69, Of the failure indicators observed during a visual monitoring of an embankment dam, which among the following does not ‘suggest the presence crack? © A. earlystagesotastump (© 8. Desiccation and shrinkage of materials near the surface ofthe embankment 0 ©. Settlement ofthe embankment © ©. Depressions, sinkholes, soft spots, and abnormal growths of vegetation70. Which ofthe following factors can affect the strength of timber in construction? © A Moire content © 8, Teespecies ©. Density ©. Alte above ee Your Answers71 Which ofthe following is incorrect about the soil consistency (Aterberg limits) © 6 Consistency indeveriing the ably of sito undergo unrecoverable deformation without racking ot rumbing © ©. isimportantin classifying a2 ype or predicting sll prtormance when used construction material © 6. Theamountofwaterin sol determines the stator consistency of hats 0. asthe water contents reduced, the volume of he ol decreases with decreases in strength cemion 1 [2 / aa) oem Ma | na] ae) —|s am aoe Your Answers‘T2.Which ofthe following gives the design weld resistance per unit length of a filet weld 10mm thick? E60 electrode (Fu -415MPa), ‘8w=0.85, partial safety factor for weld (Ym2) = 1.25 © A. 900mm © 8 asnenimm 6 485Nimm © 0. 740mm ° Your answers73, Whats the primary disadvantage of using a dense-graded asphalt mixture in pavement construction? © A, meee duraity (© 0 tnerensed drainage capacity © 6, Reduced skid resistance © 0. Increased nove evels seomn [a] 2]= 1a] [os [oT [Ds YourAnswers74, Which statement is correct about the coefficient of active earth pressure? Youranswers (© A tess than the coeticent of pasive pressure (© 8 Greater than the coetcen of passive pressure © ©. Greater than te coefficient of tres pressure © 0. Equattothecoeiclent of at rest PNEVEIC) CIEIE!75. The type of defect in painting caused due to using excess oii the inal coat and imperfect seasoning of timbers © A crmting © 0 ustering © eeining © ding oe ‘Your answers“T6.Wiich ofthe following statements describes Critical Path Method? © A tnanimproveent upon bar chart method © ©. Provides aeatiic approach to ly problems © ©. Reisdlays hich are very commoninbareharts © Mt above Or is |2|-\a |||] [oe Your answers77. The process used to select the lowest competitive and qualified bidder for procuring services or works or goods from potential competitors is called, © contact © 8 Procurement 6. Tendering ©. Speciation oe Your AnswersYour Answers 78. Which one of the following is not the condition in which negative skin friction occurs? © A Hartt clay soli place over agranutar 0.8. ttoweringotthe mater table occurs © Mey sandy se cers within etic depth © 0. Wafitotgraniar st isplaced overalayerotsf clay of PNR Soe73. Identify the correct and logical procedure used in brick production, © A. Mong clay preparation ring and drying ©, Clay preparation drying, molding and fring © ©. lay preparation, molding, drying and ing Your Answers80. Earthquake A has a Richter magnitude of 7 as compared with earthquake B's 6. Which ofthe following best describes the ‘relationship in magnitudes of ground motion between Earthquake A and 8? A. Als 20% more intense than > 8, Als 1000 more intense than © € etter magnitude doesnot measure intensity © b, Bisoonxasintense than ai [a [| [a ole [| ee Vouranswers£1. According to AASHTO, ifthe clear roadway width is Gm, whatis the number of design lanes? Ons oa2 Oca © 0, Allotene above of Your Answers£82. What isthe primary advantage ofa diled shat caisson over a driven pile? © A Greater loearing capacity © 8. Reduces constrctonine © © tamer constrtioncont © 0 Lowers ot turbance oe Your Answers83, Inwhich procurement and contract delivery system a single entity is responsible for both design and construction? © A Fore acount © 0 sign id (000) © esi ut (08) ©, But Operate System (207) oe ‘Your Answers£84, Negative pore pressure i triaxial testis developed due to © A expansion © &, ovetoasing © € compaction © 0, Aeore structure oan) [a2 B= Your Answers85. Which ofthe following statement is correct about surge tank? © A tteonnecte the outlet of the turbine runner tothe tallrace It isused to discharge water into the talrace with safe velocity 8 Ieisa structure (substructure and superstructure) which contains the hydraulic and electrical equipment tke turbine and generator so thatthe Iinetic energy of lowing wate is converted into mechanical energy by turbine and then further converted into electrical energy by generator itis constructed froma steel or reinforced concrete toresst high pressure. Because ofthe possibilty of sudden load change, its design against water hammer effects esenti It converts the high frequency high pressure transients arising from sudden ejection or acceptance of loadin to ow frequency low pressure, mass. Hence, they reduce the pressure fluctuation and prevent the long pressure tunnel agaist high water hammer oe imams [a [a] = [|| Pw [ee [= [oe [a86. In design of highway, the rate of change of radial acceleration governs, © A Length of transition curve © 8 earawidening on carve © Length of angen on simple crear carve © 0. atthe above oe nos 2 os Re eeYourAnswers 87. What is the primary factor that determines the compressive strength of concrete? © A. Watercontent © 8 Aeeegmte sae 0.6 Camentcontent oe{88 Which ofthe following statements s incorrect regarding shallow foundation? | Acombines foting may be rectangular in shape i Both he columns cary equa load ‘foundation ssid tobe shallow fits depths equa to or les thanits width Spread footingsthe most commonly sed shallow foundation (© 0, Strap footingare used when the two column loads ae equal oe PN rrr Youranswers'89. Which ofthe following isnot an engineering property of steel? © A vit strangtn © 8 eantemoduios 0.6 ueity © 0: Porosity oe Youranswers91. Which ofthe following statements is valid about the stress in the soil mass? (© A. Me atective stro decreas asthe level of round wate table increases (© 8, Forary condition (Unsaturated layer effective stress is es than total stress Pre pressure stays the same when the soil above the ground water tables saturated by capilary ation ©. Tota stressis the diteence af elective stress and pore water pressure Cs sein [1 [2] [at] oe) 0 eae | ae Your Answers92. Pick up the correct statement about the practice of project activity scheduling: Your Answers © A. Forward pass is used fr calculating ens expected time © achoard assis used for clelating the latest ecurrnce time © € Maximum value of ears expected time used theres mere than one vale of any event © 0. Alot tne above ot eam] [2 [=] = [= Mf [=]- [be93, What isthe purpose of the CBR test in pavement design? Your Answers © A Toasessthe durabilty and resistance to weathering ofthe pavement materia (© 8 atest tnat measures the tad bearng capacity ofa pavement ayer under dynamic conitions ©. Toetermine the strength and stiiness of the subprade layer ©. Alaboratory test that measures the shear strength and stress strain behavior foi emacs [2] [oa [| QP [mas [a‘95. Pursuant to GCC88.7 the defects liability shall be stipulated in the SCC. the duration of the Defects Liability Period is not specified, it shallbe __year/. The Defects Liability Period shall commence on the date of provisional acceptance. Ona Opa ome [2[2|-[u [eee [| [|e es Your Answers96. fs the vertical stress developed at a depth of zn a soll mass due to external point load on the ground surface, the stress due to same load at a depth 22 will be OA oase Obese Oca am [a [2 -[m | = [= = Your Answers