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Civil Engineering - MCQ Practice Questions

Core civil MCQs — structures, surveying, concrete & soil mechanics for GATE & PSUs.

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Q.41Medium

In Castigliano's theorem, the partial derivative of total strain energy with respect to a load gives:

Q.42Medium

A fixed beam of length L with central point load P has the fixed end moment equal to:

Q.43Medium

In virtual work method, if a unit load is applied instead of actual load, the virtual displacement is equal to:

Q.44Hard

For a beam with varying moment of inertia, the flexibility coefficient method requires:

Q.45Medium

The stiffness matrix in matrix method of structural analysis represents:

Q.46Medium

In a three-hinged arch, the additional hinge at crown provides:

Q.47Medium

For a continuous beam with equal spans and equal loads, the negative moment at interior support is maximum at:

Q.48Easy

The radius of gyration for a rectangular section (b×d) about the centroidal axis parallel to base is:

Q.49Hard

In the direct stiffness method, the global stiffness matrix is formed by:

Q.50Hard

In plastic hinge formation, the condition for plastic collapse is:

Q.51Hard

For a beam element in finite element analysis, the shape functions are typically:

Q.52Easy

The effective length factor K for a column fixed at both ends is:

Q.53Medium

In slope-deflection method, the fixed-end moment for a fixed beam with UDL w over length L is:

Q.54Medium

The principle of virtual displacements is applicable to:

Q.55Hard

For a portal frame with fixed bases and pinned roof, subjected to horizontal load, the degree of indeterminacy is:

Q.56Easy

What is the primary function of cement in concrete?

Q.57Easy

According to IS 456:2000, what is the standard cube compressive strength test age for concrete?

Q.58Easy

Which type of cement is used for underwater construction?

Q.59Medium

What is the water-cement ratio for M20 grade concrete as per IS 456:2000?

Q.60Easy

Which of the following is NOT a type of aggregate used in concrete?