Architecture and Planning
GATE AR topic:building-construction-and-structural-systems PYQs
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Questions 71–80 of 94. Imported answers require independent review unless marked reviewed.
Question 33
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Match the following in Column - I with their suitable description in Column - II, and select the appropriate option.
Column - I | Column - II |
|---|---|
P — Tolerance | 1 — 100 mm |
Q — Precast concrete rings for wells | 2 — Non modular dimension |
R — M | 3 — Acceptable variation |
S — Weather joints | 4 — 3D- prefabricate |
| 5 — Resilient sealants |
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Match the figures of vaults in Column - I with their corresponding types in Column - II and select the appropriate option.
Column - I | Column - II
P.
| 1. Ribbed
Q.
| 2. Fan
R.
| 3. Barrel
S.
| 4. Groin
| 5. Nubian
(A) P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
(B) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-5
(C) P-2, Q-1, R-5, S-3
(D) P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-5
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A power shovel is having 1.8 m³ excavation output per batch of operation. The average cycle time of the batch operation is 45 seconds. The lost time per hour of the excavation activity is 10 minutes. Assume six working hours of operation per day. The amount of soil excavated by the power shovel per day is ________ m³ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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A simple supported beam AB has a clear span of 7 meter. The bending moment diagram (BMD) of the beam due to a single concentrated load is shown in the figure below.
The magnitude of the concentrated load in kN is ________.
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A simple truss is shown in the figure below. The truss is loaded with horizontal and vertical force 15 kN and 25 kN, respectively. The force in the member AB will be ________ kN.
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The compressive strength of M-25 concrete is
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Collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC), New York, in 2001, was due to
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During the construction of tall buildings, the equipment used for hoisting building materials to the upper floors is a
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The unit of measurement of Damp Proof Course (DPC) in building construction is
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Match the elements in Group-I with the building components in Group-II
Group-I
P King post
Q Grade beam
R Metal decking
S Jamb
Group-II
1 Curtain glazing
2 Door
3 Plinth
4 Intermediate floor
5 Truss
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