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  1. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
    Lug angles:

  2. A.
    are necessarily unequal angles
    B.
    are always equal angles
    C.
    increase the shear resistance of joint
    D.
    reduce the length of joint

  3. Consider the following statements :
    A : The collapse load found in the plastic analysis of a continuous beam is affected by sinking of supports.
    B : Large elastic stresses are caused at the supports due to sinking of supports.
    Of these statements :

  4. A.
    Both A and B are true
    B.
    A is true but B is false
    C.
    Both A and B are false
    D.
    A is false but B is true

  5. When a particular discharge is flowing in a horizontal pipe, a mercury-water U-tube manometer connccted to the entrance and throat of a venturimeter fitted in the pipe recorded a deflection of 25 cm. If the same discharge flowed through the same pipe kept at an inclination of 45° to the horizontal, then the corresponding deflection recorded by the U-tube manometer will be

  6. A.
    25 2 cm
    B.
    25/2 cm
    C.
    25/2 cm
    D.
    25 cm

  7. Velocity in the z direction is given by


  8. A grinding wheel rotates 3000 rpm. When power supply is cut off, the wheel stops completely in 10 seconds. What is the number of revolutions made by the wheel before coming to rest ?

  9. A.
    3000
    B.
    1000
    C.
    500
    D.
    250

  10. When is a masonry wall known as a shear wall ?

  11. A.
    If the earthquake load is out-of-plane
    B.
    If the earthquake load is in-plane
    C.
    If it is under reinforced
    D.
    If it is placed as infill to the frame

  12. A parabolic arch, symmetrical, with hinges at centre and ends, carries a point load P at distance x from left support. The arch has a span of 20 m and rise of 5 m. What is the value of x if the left hinge reaction is inclined with a slope of two vertical on one horizontal ?

  13. A.
    8 m
    B.
    5 m
    C.
    4 m
    D.
    2.5 m

  14. Which of the following equations will be satisfied by irrotational flow of an incompressible fluid?


  15. Consider the following statements for the column with a bracket as shown in the figure :
    1. Shear force is constant throughout.
    2. Maximum moment in the column is P.e.
    3. The compressive axial force in the column is 0.4. p.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  16. A.
    1, 2 and 3
    B.
    1 only
    C.
    1 and 3
    D.
    2 only

  17. Increase in fineness of cement

  18. A.
    reduces the rate of strength development and leads to higher shrinkage
    B.
    increases the rate of strength development and reduces the rate of deterioration
    C.
    decreases the rate of strength development and increases the bleeding of cement
    D.
    increases the rate of strength development and leads to higher shrinkage