ESE Prelims 2022 Achievers Quiz 2 for ESE & GATE CE Exams

Question 1

Which of the following parameters govern the permissible stress in compression in columns?
1) Modulus of section
2) Effective length
3) Radius of gyration
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 2

In a reinforced rectangular concrete beam paving b = 230 mm, d = 400 mm f_ck = 20 MPa, f_y = 250 MPa,

spacing of stirrups S_v= 115 mm, A_sv = 110 mm² .

The maximum shear force that can act at the section would be ?

Question 3

The fire demand of a city of 16 lac population can be calculated as per Kuching's formula as

Question 4

Match List-| (Equipment) with List-|| (Category) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-|
A) Derrick Crane
B) Hoe
C) Clamshell
D) Dumper truck
List-||
1) Excavating equipment
2) Hauling equipment
3) Hoisting equipment
4) Lifting equipment

Question 5

Consider the following statements -

1. In clay soils, the maximum dry unit weight tends to increase as plasticity increases.

2. The dry density at 100% saturation is a non-linear function of void ratio.

3. Deformation of soil are function of total stress.

Which of the following statements are incorrect?

Question 6

While seeing the diagram, select the correct option that satisfies bending moment?

Question 7

Consider following statements regarding cement.

1) Finer cement has high early strength

2) PPC produces less heat of hydration than OPC

3) Rapid hardening cement is finer than OPC

4) Initial setting time of low heat cement is lesser than OPC

Correct statement is/are

Question 8

Consider the following statement regarding Kani’s Method?

1). Kani’s Method is force method of analysis of beam.

2). In this Method if an end of a member is fixed, it will be convenient to consider the end as hinged and to take the relative stiffness as

3). If an end of a member is hinged or pinned the rotation at the end being zero, its rotation contribution at the end is also zero.

Question 9

Consider the following statements related to the classification based upon the object of survey :

1. Archaeological surveys for unearthing relics of antiquity.

2. Geological surveys for determining different strata in the Earth's crust.

3. Mine surveys for exploring mineral wealth such as gold, coal, etc.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 10

Statement (I): Cutback bitumen is used for hot weather bituminous road construction and maintenance.

Statement (II): Rapid curing (RC) cutback bitumen is used for surface dressing and patch work.