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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 120 minutes
  • - Total Questions: 100
  • - Analysis: Detailed Solutions & Performance Insights

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APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 1
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For constructing dams and foundation, the type of cement generally used is:

Detailed Solution: Question 1

For constructing dams and foundations, the type of cement generally used is port lands blast furnace cement.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 2
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A RC column 4m long and 400mm in dia is reinforced by 8 bar of the 20mm dia, find the safe load, the column can carry, (σsc = 4N/mm2, σse = 130N/mm2)

Detailed Solution: Question 2

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APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 3
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If the area of tension reinforcement provided is greater than required for a balanced reaction, then the RCC beam is called:

Detailed Solution: Question 3

If the area of tension reinforcement provided is greater than required for a balanced reaction, then the RCC beam is called over-reinforced.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 4
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The ratio of liquid to plasticity index for a soil mass is called -

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Liquidity index

Shrinkage ratio- It is defined as the ratio of a given volume change in a soil expressed as a percentage of dry volume to the corresponding change in water content above the shrinkage limit.

Consistency index

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 5
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Uniformity coefficient of soil is -

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Uniformity coefficient of a soil ((Cu)) (Cu=D60/D10) If (Cu=1,) then the soil is perfectly uniformly graded (all particles are of equal size) If (Cu>4,) then the soil will be well-graded gravel If (Cu>6,) then the soil will be well-graded sand Where, (D10)= effective size of the grain.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 6
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Gypsum is added to cement

Detailed Solution: Question 6

Gypsum acts as a retarder. It counteracts the fast rate of hydration (for which C3A is primarily responsible) to prevent flash set.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 7
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The minimum diameter of an opening of a manhole should be ;

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 8
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Maximum value of slenderness ratio of lacing flats in a steel column is-

Detailed Solution: Question 8

The spacing of lacing bars should be such that the maximum slenderness ratio of a component of main members between two consecutive lacing connections is not greater than 50. It should not be greater than 0.7 times the most unfavorable slenderness ratio of the combined column.

Hence the option B is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 9
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For a beam, the term M/EI is-

Detailed Solution: Question 9

M = bending moment. EI = flexural rigidity. ρ = radius of curvature.

Hence the option C is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 10
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A mild steel wire is 10 mm in diameter and 1 mm long. If a wire is subjected to an axial tensile load of 10 kN, find the extension in the rod. (Take E = 200 x 109)

Detailed Solution: Question 10

(Elongation =PL/AE)

(=100×100×1/A×200×109(m))

(A=π/4(d2)=π/4×(10×10−3)2m2)

(=7.85×10−5m2)

( Elongation =10×1000×1/7.85×10−5×200×109)

(=6.369×10−4m)(=0.64nm)

Hence the option C is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 11
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A column is a compression member, the effective length of which exceeds three times its least lateral dimension. This is applicable to-

Detailed Solution: Question 11

Column is a compression member, the effective length of which exceeds three times the least lateral dimension. Compression member whose length does not exceed three times their least lateral dimension is classified as a pedestal.

Hence the option A is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 12
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According to IS 456 - 1978, the thickness of reinforced concrete footing on piles at its edge is kept less than-

Detailed Solution: Question 12

In reinforced concrete footing, the thickness at the edge shall not be less than 150 mm for footings on soils, noir less than 300 mm above the tops of piles for footing on piles.

Hence the option C is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 13
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Ductility of which of the following is the maximum?

Detailed Solution: Question 13

Steel 0.25-1.5

Hence Ductility maximum in Wrought iron.

Hence the option C is correct.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 14
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If (us) is the settling velocity and (v0) is the overflow velocity, then a particle will settle in a vertical settling tank when.

Detailed Solution: Question 14

All particles with Vs>Vc will be completely settled.

All particle with Vs<>c will be removed in the ratio Vp/Vc

Hence, the correct option is (c).

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 15
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The effective width of the flangs of T-beam is given is,

Detailed Solution: Question 15

It is that portion of the slab that acts integrally with the beam and extends on either side of the beam forming the compression zone. The effective width of the flange mainly depends upon the span of beams, the thickness of the slab, and the breadth of the web. It also depends upon the type of loads and support conditions.

The effective width of the flange should not be greater than the breadth of the web plus half the sum of clear distances to the adjacent beams on either side.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 16
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 A channel designed by Lacey's theory has a mean velocity 1m/s. If silt factor is unity, then hydraulic mean radius will be :

Detailed Solution: Question 16

 Given,
Mean Velocity (V) = 1 m/s
Silt factor (f) = 1
Let We know that, Hydraulic mean radius as per Lacey's theory is given as:

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 17
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Standard penetration test is useful for determining the

Detailed Solution: Question 17

The standard penetration test is the most commonly used in-situ test, especially for cohesionless soils which cannot be easily sampled. The test is useful for determining the relative density and the angle of shearing resistance of cohesionless soils. It can also be used to determine the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 18
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Estimate the theoretical capacity of a traffic lane with one-way traffic flow at a stream speed of 45 kmph. Assume the average space gap between vehicles to follow the relation Sg = 0.278 Vt where V is the speed in kmph, t is the average reaction time 0.8 sec. Assume the average length of vehicles =5.0 m.

Detailed Solution: Question 18

speed V= 45 kmph

reaction time t = 0.8 sec

length of vehicles L = 5 m

space s = 0.278 Vt + L

= 0.278 x 45 x 0.8 + 5

= 10.008 + 5

= 15.008 m

theoretical capacity C = 1000V/S

= 2998.4

= 2998(say)

So theoretical capacity C = 2998 vehicles/hour/lane

Hence the correct answer is option B.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 19
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The discharge over a broad-crested weir is maximum when the depth of flow is

Detailed Solution: Question 19

The discharge over the broad-crested weir is given by,

To measure the discharge over the broad-crested weir, two heads (i.e., H and h) need to be measured. However, experiments have shown that the flow adjusts itself to have maximum discharge for the available head. The downstream head over the weir can be computed mathematically by differentiating equation (1) with respect to and equating it to zero i.e.

This value of h is known as depth of flow.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 20
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If a beam fails in bond, then its bond strength can be increased most economically by

Detailed Solution: Question 20

If a beam fails in bond, then its bond strength can be increased most economically by using thinner bars but more in number.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 21
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What is the anchorage value of a standard hook of a reinforcement bar of diameter-

Detailed Solution: Question 21

The anchorage value of a standard u-type hook is equal to 16, ∅ where ∅ the diameter of the bar.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 22
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A pitot tube is used to measure-

Detailed Solution: Question 22

Pitot tube is used to measure,

1. Hydrostatic pressure

2. Dynamic pressure

3. Velocity

4. Stagnation pressure

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 23
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If the diameter of a capillary tube is doubled, the capillary rise will be :

Detailed Solution: Question 23

The radius of a capillary tube is inversely proportional to the height of the liquid column. So, if the radius of the tube is doubled, the rise of the level of water will become half of the previous rise in the capillary tube.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 24
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Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at a pressure of:

Detailed Solution: Question 24

Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at a pressure of 100 to 150 N/cm2 and a temperature of 100 to 130 degrees Celsius. Plywood is made up of three or more thin layers of wood. These layers are bonded together with an adhesive.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 25
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The magnitude of the buoyant force can be determined by:

Detailed Solution: Question 25

Archimedes Principle states that the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid and passes through the centre of mass of this displacement fluid

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 26
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The effective width of a column strip of a flat slab is-

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 27
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The detention period for oxidation bonds is usually kept as :

Detailed Solution: Question 27

between 10 to 15 days

Oxidation ponds have a long detention period between 10 to 15 days. Explanation: The BOD removal efficiency of an oxidation pond lies between 80% and 90%, so the maximum BOD removal efficiency is 90%.

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 28
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A theodolite in which the telescope can be revolved through a complete revolution in a vertical plane is known as a-

Detailed Solution: Question 28

A theodolite is said to be transit one when its telescope can be revolved through 180° in a vertical plane about its horizontal axis, thus directing the telescope in the exact opposite direction.

Hence, the correct option is (C)

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 29
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Calculate the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam if the maximum slope at A is 0.0075 radians and the distance of the centre of gravity of bending moment diagram to support A is 1.33 meters.

Detailed Solution: Question 29

The deflection occurs at support A = A/EI = 0.0075 radians

Maximum deflection = Ax/EI = 0.0075 × 1.33

y = 9.975 mm.

Hence, the correct option is (A)

APSC AE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 4 - Question 30
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For given workability, the grading that requires the least amount of water is one that gives:

Detailed Solution: Question 30

  • Workability of concrete is the property of freshly mixed concrete which determines the ease and homogeneity with which it can be mixed, placed, consolidated, and finished

  • Water cement ratio has many effects on workability. Workability is directly proportional to the water-cement ratio. An increase in the water-cement ratio increases the workability of concrete

  • If the Surface area for the given cement and aggregates is more, we require more amount of water for the required workability and vice versa

  • Bigger size aggregates require less amount of water for wetting surface, requires less amount of paste for lubricating the surface

  • Grading of aggregate has the maximum influence on workability. The better the grading, the less is the amount of void in it

  • When the total void is less, an excess paste is available to give a better lubricating effect

  • With an excess amount of paste, the mixture becomes cohesive and fatty which prevents segregation of particles & least amount of compacting efforts is required to compact the concrete

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