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  1. Select the strength parameter of concrete used in design of plain jointed cement concrete pavements from the following choices:
  2. A.
    Tensile strength
    B.
    Compressive strength
    C.
    Flexural strength
    D.
    Shear strength

  3. For two major roads with divided carriageway crossing at right angle,a full clover leaf interchange with four indirect ramps is provided. Following statements are made on turning movements of vehicles to all directions from both roads. Identify the correct statement:
  4. A.
    Merging from left is possible,but diverging to left is not possible.
    B.
    Both merging from left and diverging to left are possible.
    C.
    Merging from left is not possible,but diverging to left is possible.
    D.
    Neither merging from left nor diverging to left is possible.

  5. The latitude and departure of a line AB are +78 m and -45.1 m, respectively. The whole circle bearing of the line AB is:
  6. A.
    30o
    B.
    150o
    C.
    210o
    D.
    330o

  7. The state of 2D-stress at a point is given by the following matrix of stresses:

    What is the magnitude of maximum shear stress in MPa?
  8. A.
    50
    B.
    75
    C.
    100
    D.
    110

  9. Find the magnitude of the error (correct to two decimal places) in the estimation of following integral using Simpson's 1/3 Rule. Take the step length as 1. _________

  10. A.
    1.34 to 1.37
    B.
    2.12 to 2.15
    C.
    0.52 to 0.55
    D.
    1.00 to 1.05

  11. Find the value of λ such that the function f(x) is a valid probability density function. __________
    f(x) = λ(x - 1)(2 - x)    for 1 â‰¤  x â‰¤ 2
            =  0                        otherwise
  12. A.
    3
    B.
    4
    C.
    5
    D.
    6

  13. Laplace equation for water flow in soils is given below.

    Head H does not vary in y and z directions.
    Boundary conditions are: at x = 0, H = 5;and dH/dx = -1
    What is the value of H at x = 1.2? __________
  14. A.
    3.1
    B.
    3.5
    C.
    3.8
    D.
    4.0

  15. All members in the rigid-jointed frame shown are prismatic and have the same flexural stiffness EI. Find the magnitude of the bending moment at Q (in kNm) due to the given loading. __________

  16. A.
    25
    B.
    30
    C.
    35
    D.
    40

  17. A uniform beam (EI = constant) PQ in the form of a quarter-circle of radius R is fixed at end P and free at the end Q, where a load W is applied as shown. The vertical downward displacement, Î´q at the loaded point Q is given by: δq = β(WR3/EI). Find the value of β(correct to 4-decimal places). __________

  18. A.
    0.785 to 0.786
    B.
    1.111 to 1.113
    C.
    0.005 to 0.008
    D.
    1.012 to 1.014

  19. A uniform beam weighing 1800 N is supported at E and F by cable ABCD. Determine the tension(in N) in segment AB of this cable(correct to 1-decimal place). Assume the cables ABCD, BE and CF to be weightless.______

  20. A.
    1320 to 1323
    B.
    1310 to 1313
    C.
    1267 to 1270
    D.
    3214 to 3217