CE GATE 2014 PAPER 02 - Online Test
Q1. The target mean strength fcm for concrete mix design obtained from the characteristic strength
fck and standard deviation σ, as defined in IS:456-2000, is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q2. The modulus of elasticity, E = 500√fck where fck is the characteristic compressive strength
of concrete, specified in IS:456-2000 is based on
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q3. The contact pressure for a rigid footing resting on clay at the centre and the edges are
respectively
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
Q4. The values of axial stress (σ) in kN/m2 , bending moment (M) in kNm, and shear force (V) in
kN acting at point P for the arrangement shown in the figure are respectively
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Loading after removing of cable
Axial stress = 50/(0.2×0.2) = 1250kN/m2
B.M = 50 × 3 = 150kNm
S.F = 50kN
Q5. Considering the symmetry of a rigid frame as shown below, the magnitude of the bending
moment (in kNm) at P (preferably using the moment distribution method) is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Axis of symmetry is passing through a column; hence it can be treated as
Q6. A prismatic beam (as shown below) has plastic moment capacity of Mp, then the collapse
load P of the beam is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Q7. The tension (in kN) in a 10 m long cable, shown in the figure, neglecting its self-weight is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Taking moment about Q =0
R ×6−120 ×3 = 0 ⇒ RA =60kN
Taking moment about R = 0
R × 3 - H × 4 = 0
H = (3/4) × 60 = 45kN
Q8. A circular raft foundation of 20 m diameter and 1.6m thick is provided for a tank that applies
a bearing pressure of 110 kPa on sandy soil with Young’s modulus, E,’ = 30 MPa and
Poisson’s ration, υs = 0.3. The raft is made of concrete (EC = 30 GPa and υC = 0.15) .
Considering the raft as rigid, the elastic settlement (in mm) is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Elastic settlement of rigid footing
Q9. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease __________ short-term memory loss.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q10. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
__________ is the key to their happiness; they are satisfied with what they have.
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
