CE GATE 2008 - Online Test
Q1. A stable channel is to be designed for a discharged of Q m3 /s with silt factor f as
per Lacey’s method. The mean flow velocity (m/s) in the channel is obtained by
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q2. The base width of an elementary profile of a gravity dam of height H is b. The
specific gravity of the material of the dam is G and uplift pressure coefficient is
K. The correct relationship for no tension at the heel is given by
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q3. Water emerges from an ogee spilway with velocity = 13.72 m/s and depth = 0.3
m at it toe. The tail water depth required to form a hydraulic jump at the toe is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q4. An outlet irrigates an area of 20 ha. The discharge (L/s) required at this outlet
to meet the evapotranspiration requirement of 20 mm occurring unifromly in 20
days neglecting other field losses is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q5. The shape of the cross-section, which has the largest shape factor, is
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q6. Rivets and bolts subjected to both shear stress (τvf,cal), cal and axial tensile stress
(σtf,cal) shall be so proportioned that the stresses do not exceed the respective
allowable stresses τvf and σtf and the value of 
does not exceed
does not exceed
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q7. A continuous beam is loaded as shown in the figure below. Assuming a plastic
moment capacity equal to MP , the minimum load at which the beam would
collapse is 
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q8. A column is supported on a footing as shown in the figure below. The water table
is at a depth of 10 m below the base of the footing
The net ultimate bearing capacity (kN/m2) of the footing based on Terzaghi’s
bearing capacity equation is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q9. A column is supported on a footing as shown in the figure below. The water table
is at a depth of 10 m below the base of the footing
The safe load (kN) that the footing can carry with a factor of safety 3 is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q10. A reinforced concrete structure has to be constructed along a sea coast. The
minimum grade of concrete to be used as per IS : 456-2000 is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
