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HYDRAUllCS -1" ' ~ BULK MODULUS SPECIFIC WEIGHT

OF AfP. AND GASSES
PROPERTIES
A rigid container is partly filled with a
OF FLUIDS liquid at 1520 kPa. The volume of the
Carbon tetrachloride with a mass of 500 A gas having a volume of 40 liters has a
liquid is 1.232 liters. At a pressure of pressure of 0.24 MPa abs at 24·c. If the
kg is placed in container with 0.325 m3
3039 kPa, the volume of the liquid is
in volume gas constant R is equal to 212 M.N/kg.k,
1.231 liters. compute
CD Calculate its density.
If 5.6 m3 of oil weighs 46,800 N, a) 12.78 kg/m 3
CD Compute the average bulk modulus
CD density of the gas
calculate the following: b) 15.38 kg/m 3 of elasticity of the liquid.
(aj) 1.87 GPa c) 2.58 GPa a) 3.81kg/m 3 c) 4.78kg/m3
c) 21.41 kg/m 3
.
CD Unit weight
.
d} 18.58 kg/m 3 OJ 1.25 GPa d } 3.35 GPa b) 2.39 kg/m 3 d} 5.58 kg/m3
@D 8357.14 N/rn3 ® Calculate its specific weight. @ Compu te the coefficient of @ mass of the gas
b} 8545.47 N/m3 a) 10.8 kN/m 3 compressibility. a) 0.452 kg c) 0.152 kg
c) 8825.38 N/m 3 b) 17.3 kN/m 3 a) 0.4157 GPa· 1 b} 0.236 kg d) 0.357 kg
d) 8047.52 N/m3 c) 15.1 kN/m 3 b} 0.6639 GPa· 1
9l 0.7844 GPa· 1
@ Weight of gas
d} 12.6 kN/m 3
® Density ®) 0.5347 GPa· 1 a) 1.49 N c) 2.39 N
845 kg/m 3 @ Det~rmine also its weight. b} 1.13 N d) 2.17N
882 kg/m 3 a) 4.9 kN c) 5.7 kN @ If the liquid has a ,density of 1593
852 kg/m 3 b) 3.3 kN d) 7.8 kN kg/m3, what is the speed of sound in
) 871 kg/m 3 the medium. SURFACE TENSION
@ Specific gravity a) 1.87x10 9 Pa c) 3.68x1Q9 Pa
@) 0.85 c) 0.56 b} 2.57x1Q9 Pa d} 4.74x109 Pa
b) 0.72 d} 0.66 ,S~Ql:: = 1n1i -111 m!&• v
A certain liquid has a unit weight of
The radius of the tube as shown in the
, - - - -- - ~ - - - - , 56 kN/m 3. figure is 1 mm. The surface tension of
· 4. ck i~loar4!t(ov12003 - A liquid which is compressed in a water at 2o·c is equal to 0.0728 Nim.
. ..,~~ .~ CD Compute the mass density. cylinder having a volume of 1 liter at one For a water-glass interface 8 = o·.
The volume of a tetrachloride having a @) 5,708 kg/m 3 MN /m2 and a volume of 995 cm 3 at 8
b) 6,578 kg/m 3
mass of 1200 kg is 0.952 m3. Compute 2 MN/m2.
c) 3,324 kg/m 3
the following : d} 4,548 kg/m 3 CD Compute the change in volume.
a) 4 liters c) 3 liters
CD mass density ® Compute its specific volume. b) 6 liters d) 6 liters
a) 10.28 kg/m 3 c) 15.75 kg/m3
b) 11 .23 kg/m 3 d) 12.61 _kg/m 3
@ 0.000175 m3/kg ® Compute the change in pressure.
b) 0.000547 m3/kg a) 2MPa c) 4MPa .
® specific weight c) 0.000336 m3/kg b) 1 MPa d) 3 MPa
a) 3.28 kN/m 3 c) 14.75 kN/m 3 d) 0.000238 m3/kg
b) 9,23 kN/m 3 d} 12.36 kN/m 3 @ Compute the bulk modulus of CD Compute the capillary rise in the tube
elasticity. inmm.
@ specific gravity <1!> Compute its specific gravity. a) 20.8 mrr, c) 'i6.8 mm
a) 1.85 c) 1.26 a) 2.4 7 (c1) 5. 71 · a) 200 MPa c) 300 MPa
b) 3.28 d) 2.47 b} 3 .63 d) 4 ,27 b} 100 MPa d) 4 oqMPa b} 12.3mm @D 14.8mm
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11. Problem @ If this square is further divided,

Find the area of a heptagon inscribed
in a circle if'the area of the circle is
210 m3 •
ANS: 182.9 m2
find the dimensions of the small
:square 'at the middle.
Q) find th'el• percentage ratio of the
smallest area to the biggest area.
: 447.21 m., 200 m., 4%

12. Problem 17 CE Board May 2012

The area of a circle that is inscribed ~ arei3 of a park on a map is
@ What is the · ratio of the area of in a heptagon is 128 m2• What is the
the polygon? 1,-,
~ mm . If the scale of the map is
1. Problem area of the heptagon? 1 tto 40000, determine the true area
Q) If the area of the smaller polygon ANS: 137.3 m2
Find the angle whose supplement is 64 sq.cm., what is the area of of the park in hectares.
exceeds 6 times its complement by the larger polygon? (1 hectare= 104 m2 )
20 · . ANS: 76. 13. Problem ANS: 80 hectares
ANS. 32, 16119, 196 sq.cm.
The major axis of an ellipse is 200
2. Problem 7. Problem mm and the minor axis 1-00 mm. 18. CE Board .May 2012
How many 'sides has a polygon if the Determine the area and approximate A regular pentagon has a side
sum of the interior angles is 2,520"? Find the side of a regular octagon perimeter of the ellipse. 23.2 cm. long. A certain cross-
ANS: 16
inscribed in a circle of radius 10 cm . ANS: 15710 mm2 , 471 mm section is formed by two circles, one
'ANS: 7.65 cm.
circumscribing the pentagon and the
3. Problem 14. CE Board May 2012 other inscribed in it. Find the area
8. Problem of the cross section.
How many sides has a polygon if the If fencing costs P15 per meter, find
sum of its interior angles equals the Find the area of a regular octagon the cost (to the nearest peso) of ANS: 1691 .30 cm2
sum of its exterior angles? insc~ibed in a ,uare 10 c'.11 _x 10 cm. enclosing an elliptical plot of land
ANS: 4 ANS. 82 .84 c . , .. ~.. _ which has major and minor diameter PARALLELOGRAM
lengths of 120 m. and 80 m.
4. Problem ANS: P4712 19. Problem
9. ' CE Board Nov. 2010
Calculate, · the area of regular I The cross section of a pipe is
Find the area of a rhombus whose
octagon, if each side is 5 cm. and the 15. CE Board May 2012 diagonals are 10 cm . and 16 cm.,
bounded by two concentric circles re_Sij.eCtively.
width across the flats is 12 cm. A cycling track is in the form of an
ANS: 120 cm2 such that the bigger one
ellipse, the axes being 250 m. and
~mm. 80 sq.cm.
circumscribed a square of dimension
7. 9 cm. while the smaller one is 150 m. respectively for the inner
5. Problem boundary, and 270 m. and 170 m. for 2C. :Jr oblem
inscribed in it. What is the cross
Determine the area of a regular sectional area of the pipe? the outer boundary. Calculate the of a r~omb~ is 132 sq.m.
hexagon that has sides 8 cm : long. ANS: 49.152 sq.cm. area of the track. · er diagonal is 12 m. , find
ANS: 166.3 cm2 ANS: 6597 m2 of the l{>nger diagonal.

6. Problem I 10. CE Board Nov. 2010

16. CE Board May 20'11
••
Two corresponding sides of two The cross section of a pipe is formed A 1 km x 1 km square lot is divided 2 ~. :>rob/em
similar polygons are 1ilirid 21. by two concentric circles such that into,-s equal parts, one square at the
the bigger one circumscribe a Onesidl! a parallelogram is 10 cm.
CD If the perimeter of the larger middle, while the other'four ~re right its diagonals are 16 cm. and 24
polygon is 56 cm., what is the hexagon of sides 9.4 cm. while the triangles. ·· ' .
smaller one is inscribe in it. What is J)r,r· on., teSij:lleetively. find its area.
perimeter of the smaller polygon? CD Find the dimensions of. the square ANS: .6 sq.cm.
the area of the pipe's cross section?
ANS: 69.43 sq.cm. at"the middle. ~.1
 MATHEMATICS (Trigonometr9)

/ 13. CE Board Nov. 2012 19 . Problem

Given the two angles x and y such
that sin .x = 4/5 and tan y = 5/12.
1'
Ffnd the value of : (
Sm Arc cos· -15)
·· 17
Both angles are in quadrant I. What
8
is the value of Sin (x + y)? AMS: -
ANS: 63165 17

I 14. CE Board Nov. 2012 2 ::: Problem

1. Problem 7. Problem
Given the value of y which is a Find the value of
Expand and simplify the following Express sin 4x cos 3x as a sum of positive acute angle. It is•
expressions: Sin· (TT + 0) difference of sines and cosines. predetermined that sin y is equal to '
Cos Arcs in .!. + Arctan ~)
ANS. - Sin 6 3 v5
ANS: ½ (Sin 7x + sin x) 0. 5. Calculate the value of sin 2y. ANS: 0.48
2. Problem 8. Problem ANS: ✓3
2 2 7. Problem
Expand and sfmplify the following Express sin 5 e + sin 3 e as a product". •
expressions: - Cos (90' + 0) Find the value of x
ANS: 2 sin 46 cos 9 / 15. CE Board Nov. 2012 1 . 1
ANS: Sin 6 Arctan - + Arctan - = Arctan x
Determine at what quadrant will A 3 5
9. Problem terminates if
3. Problem ANS·±
(sec A - Z) (Z Sec A - 1) "' O ·1
12
Find the value of: If Cos A= - then sin A is equal to: ANS: 1st and 4 th quadrant only
13'
tan (x+.!!.) tan(x - ~) ANS: 5/13
16. CE Board Nov: -2012 22. Problem
4 4 I
ANS: - 1 10. Problem If the given points (0, 4) are on the Find the value of x ;c.

terminal side of the angles, find the . 3

Arcsm A . 8
The trigonometric expression - + rcsm - = Arcsin x
4. Problem 'tangent of the angle. . 5 17
Cos 2 e - sin 2 0 is equivalent to. ANS: undefined
Find the value of 0 between o· and ANS: 1 -~2 sin2 0 ANS: 7l
360" from the given equation: 85
17. CE Board Nov. 2012
J°sin (0 + 30") = 7 cos 0 11. Problem ·I 23 . Problem
ANS: 64.72. or 244.71° If the given points (4, 0) are on the
Solve for values of e to 360 ° of the terminal side of the angles, find the Solve for positive value of x.
5. Problem equation 6 Cos 2 0 + 5 Cos e - 6 = O Sine of the angle. Ar«JJJS x + Arccos Zx = 60 •
ANS: 48.18. and 311.82. ANS:
,. 0
1- cos 20 A....,.!l
n ....
Find the value of:
· sin 20 18. CE Board Nov. 2012
ANS: tan 8 / ..12.
,.
CE Board Nov. 2012
I
Given a certain acute angle A, such , If the given points {6, - 3) are on the z.:. Problem
that cos A is equal to 4/5. What terminal side of the angles, ·tind the
6. Problem Cosine of the angle.. ~ 'for positive value of x.
should be the value of cos (2A)?
ANS: 7125 2 r;:5 ~1'i Artllil\-rn(x+_
1)' +'.t,;_rctan(x-1) = Arctan 1Z
Find.the value of: ANS: _v_:J 4 . _;
Cot 2x + Cosec 2x 5 ANS: -
,, . '._. \
3
ANS: Cot x
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STRIICTIIRll DESl6N (Eng'g. Mechanics)

ENGINEERING MECHANICS 5. CE Board May 2012 @ If a = 60", what is the value of force C
such that the resultant of forces A, B and
~ The horizontal distance 'from A at one end of C acts along the x-axis?
1
G) Determine the fourth force . the river to frame C at the other end is 20 m. @ For the forces A, B and C to be in
@ Determine the horizontal component of the The cable carries a load, W = 50 kN. equilibrium, what is the magnitude of the
fourth force. resulting force C?
Forces in Equilibrium @ Determine the vertical component of the
four force. ANS: 22.85', 45 kN, 40.9 kN

1. CE Board Nov. 2010 ANS : 202.58 kN, 133.57, 152.31

7 Problem:
A concrete block is supported by two guy 3. Problem:
wires attached to an anchor ring as shown: Determine the resultant of the three forces
y The resultant of three forces is 60 N as shown passing through the origin and passing
I T i=3.S kN in the figure. Two of the three forces are also through the points indicated:
are also shown in the figure. Determine the
third force. 120 kN y P1= 126 N through (8, 6)
At what distance from A is the load W P2= 183 N through (2, -5)
\!
70~
(I)
such that the tension in segment AD of the
cable is equal to that in segment CD.
P3 = 269 N through (-6, 3)

•> When the load W is at distance x1 = 5 m. ANS: 76.43 N

. . .:···.: : :
. '. .: .•. w> •..::.·
· . : ,....
Determine the following:
G) Resultant force on the anchor ring .
@ .Angle of resu!tant force with respect to
horizontal .
@ Weight W of the concrete block with a
factor of safety of 1.25 to prevent uplift.
ANS : 5.156 kN, 43.7', 4.45 kN
2. Problem:
The 100 kN resultant of four forces together
with three of those four forces is shown in the
figU(e.
--~ ,,<_; 65 kN .f
from A, the sag in the cable is 1 m.
,,' 46~ Calculate the tension in segment DC of
;' '
R=60k.N I the cable. 8. Problem:
1 ANS : 168.4 N If the sag in the cable is 1 m. at a distance
i' x, = 5 m., what is the total length of the A concurrent force system in .,.space is
composed of 3 forces described as follows.
4. CE Board May 2010 cable?
P1 has a magnitude of 126 kN and acts
, A load W is to be lifted using the crane which ANS : 10 m., 187.90 kN, 20. ~3 m. through the origin and point x = -1, y = 5
is hinged at B as shown in the figure. The and z = +3. P2 has a magnitude of 93 kN and
value of x1 is 10·m., x2 is 8 m. and his 18 m.
6. CE Board May 2012 acts through the origin and point x = 5, y = - 4
Neglecting the weight of the crane. and z = - 6. P3 has a magnitude of 38 kN and
The hook is subjected to three forces A, B acts through the origin and point x = 4, y = 1
and C as shown. A= 35lkN, B = 45 kN . and z = 3. .• , .
G) Which of the following gives the
x-component of the resultant of the sets of
forces.
@ Which of the following gives the
y-component of the resultant of the sets of
forces.
@ Which of the following gives the resultant
G) Determine the force of cable AC. of the sets of forces.
@ Determine the resultant reaction at 8. ANS : 61.5 kN, 71.5 kN, 97 kN
. @ Deter-mine the largest load that can be
lifted if the maximum force of cable AC is G) If the resultant of the forces is 80 kN and
50 kN . is acting along the positive x-axis, find the
angle a .
ANS: 22.65 kN, 39.4 kN, 44.15 kN
Ii I;] Utd I: lillM:J I~ 11 t:1 ti
9HEARINIJ and
BEARINIJ 91RE9SE9
1. CE Board May 2010
From the given truss, it is made up of guijo
100 mm x 150 mm. It is subjected to a vertical
load of 20 kN acting at C.
Allowable stress of wooden section.
Shear parallel to the grain = 1.0 MPa
Shear longitudinal for joints = 1.45 MPa
Compression parallel to the grain
= 11 MPa
Compression perpendicular to the grain
=5MPa
20kN
0.15
<D Compute the minimum length of x.
® Compute the minimum length of y.
@ Compute the axial stress of member AC.
ANS. 160 mm, 14.55 mm, 1.26 MPa
2. Problem
A pulley having a diameter of 200 mm. is
subjded to a force T2 = 16.09 kN at the bell
Coefficient of friction between the belt is O.30.
Diameter of tM shaft is 60 mm.
CD Compute the force T1 at the other end of
the belt.
® Compute the torque applied to the shaft.
@ Compute the width of the key if it has a
length of 70 mm and has an allowable
shearing stress of 60 MP a.
ANS . 41.29 kN, 2.52 kN.m, 20 mm
1HIN-WALLEQ
PRESSURE VESSELS
(Hoop tension)
3. Problem
A cylindrical steel pressure vessel 400 mm in
diameter with a wall thickness of 20 mm, is
subjected to an internal pressure of
4.5 MN/m 2.
Calculate the tangential stresses in the
(j)
steel.
® Calculate the longitudinal stresses in the
steel.
@ What value may the internal pressure
were increased until the vessel burst.
ANS: 45 MPa., 22.5 MPa, 12 MPa
4. CE Board May 2010
A 12 mm thick steel tire, has a width of
110 mm · and has an internal diameter of
800 mm. The tire is heated and shrunk to a
steel wheel 800.5 mm diameter. Modulus of
elasticity E = 200 GPa.
CD Determine the tensile stress in the tire.
® Determine the compressive pressure
between the tire and the wheel.
@ Determine the thickness of the tire to resist
pressure of 1.5 MPa if it has an allowable
stress of 124 MPa.
ANS: 125 MPa, 3.15 MPa, 4.84 mm
STRD(TDRAl DESIGN
5. CE Board May 2012
An 8 mm thick steel tank has an outside
diameter of 600 mm and a length of 3 m. It is
(Strength of Materials)
8. Probfem
1
The strength per meter of the longitudinal joint
in the ligm! is 480 kN, whereas for the girth
joint it is 200 kN. Determine the maximum
subjected lo an internal pressure of 2 MPa.
diameter of the cylindrical tank if the internal
Determine the circumferential stress in the
(j) pressure is 1.5 MN/m 2.
tank.
@ Find the longitudinal stress in the tank.
@ To what value could the internal pressure
be increased if the allowable design stress
is 120 MPa.
ANS: 73 MPa, 36.5 MPa, 3.28 MPa •
6. CE Board May 2011
A water tank 3 m. in diameter and 6 m. high is
made from a steel having a thickness of
12mm . .
When the tank is filled with water,
(j)
determine the circumferential stress.
® Determine the longitudinal stress at the
bottom of the tank when it is filled with
ANS: 0.53m.
water.
@ If the circumferential stress is limited to 5
MPa, what is the maximum height of water
to which the tank maybe filled.
9. Problem
ANS: 7.36 MPa, 3.68 MPa, 4.08 m.
Compute the stress in a thin-walled spherical
shell of diameter 500 mm and wall thickness t
subjected to internal pressure 20 MPa.
7. Problem
The tank shown in the figure is fabricated from
steel plate. Determine the minimum thickness
of plate which may be used if the stress is
F D
limited to 40 MN/m2 and the internal pressure
is 1.5 MN/m2. '
ANS: 10&
ANS : 5.58mm

·: ORYolS
REDUCTION of LIVE
LOADS
1. Problem
Unit live loads maybe reduced for any rn_ember·
including flat slabs, having an influence area
of 37.2 m2 or more using the equation:
L= L [~.25 + 4·57 ]
0 Fi
Where:
L = reduced design live load per sq .m. of area
supported by the member.
Lo= unreduced design live load per sq .m. of
area supported by the member.
A1 = influence area in sq .m. The influence
area A, is four times the tributary
area for a column , two limes the
tributary area .for a beam, equal to
the panel area for a two-way slab ,
and equal to the product of the
span and the full flange width for a
precast T-beam.
The reduced live load shall not be less than
50% of the unit live load Lo for members
receiving load from one level only, nor less
than 40% of the unit live load Lo for other
members.
A three-story hotel has interior columns that
are spaced 6 m. apart in two perpendicular
directions. If the loading on the float roof (a
roof with a slope less than 2%), is estimated to
be 1.44 kPa. Min. uniform live load for hotel is
1 90 kPa . . -2Bmm
G)Determine the reduce design load per
sq .m. of area.
® Determine the live load supported by a
typical interior column at the ground-floor
level in kN .
@ Determine the live load supported by a
typical i~terior column at the second-floor
level in kN .
ANS: 1.199 kN/m 2, 138.168 kN,
95.004 kN
DETERMINACY OF BEAMS
and TRUSSES
2. Problem
Classify the following structures as:
G)statically determinate
® unstable
@ statically indeterminate
© If indeterminate, specify the degree of
indetermina!:Y·
A)
ANS : Indeterminate ta 3·
STRUCTURAL D{SIGN (Th eory of St rnctures)
B)
4. Problem
Hmg,d
A simple beam ABC has a span of 3 m. It is
' 'A
I ~ Hinged
supported by a hinged at the left side A and a
roller on the right end at C. The beam is
subjected to a concentrated load of 300 N
placed at B which is 2 m. from A.
ANS . Indeterminate ta the I = 1.7067 x 106 mm 4,
first degree E = 12000 MPa
·,
G)Determine the location of maximum
C) deflection of the beam from A.
® Determine the maximum deflection of the
beam.
@ Determine the maximum slope angle of
the beam. ·
ANS : 1.633 m., 7.09 mm,
0.466'
5. Problem
ANS : 2nd degree indeterminate From the given beam having a cross section
of 50 mm wide by 150 mm high.
DEFLECTION of BEAMS
3. Problem
A cantilever beam having a span L carries a
load which varies linearly from zero at the free CD Which of the following gives the max.
end to W (kN /m) at the fixed end support. flexural stress of the beam.
® Which of the following gives the max.
G)Determine the equation of the elastic shearing stress of the beam.
curve for the cantilever beam. @ Which of the following gives the maximum
® Determine the max. deflection of the beam deflection of the beam if E = 69 GPa.
at the free end if L = 6 m. and W = 24
ANS : 53.33 MPa., 0.8 MPa.,
kN/m El = 24000 kN.m2
@ Determine the slope at the free end .
ANS : Ely =J!.._[x 5 -5WL' x+4L' ],
120L
43.2 mm, 0.516'
GEOTECHNICAl
© Compute the equivalent horizontal
®
coefficient of petmeability.
Compute the equivalent vertical
coefficient of permeability.
@ Compute the ratio of the equivalent
horizontal coefficient of permeability
to the equivalent vertical coefficient
of permeability. · 1.85 hrs.
Ans. "108.9 x 10·4 emfs,
4.39 x 1<r4 emfs, 24.81
A confined aquifer underlies an
unconfined aquifer as shown in the
figure .
© Compute the equivalent horizontal
®
coeff. of permeability.
Compute the hydraulic gradient.
@ Compute the flow rate from one
stream to another per meter width.
Ans. 27.50 m/day, 0.0065,
8.67 m3/day/m
From the figure shows an unconfined
non. homogeneous aquifer between two
water bodies at a depth of 50 m. and
45 m. respectively.
15
© Compute the average coefficient of
permeability of the aquifer.
® Compute the rate of flow.
@ Compute the time required for the
water to pass through the soil if it
has a porosity 0.24.
Ans. 23.48 mlsec., 3.1 m3!sec.,
·Problem
The figure shows the layers of soil in a
tube that is 100 mm x 100 mm in cross-
section . Water is supplied to maintain a
constant head difference of 450 mm
across the sample . The hydraulic
conductivity of the soils in the direction of
flow through them are tabulated as
shown.
Wai,r supply
-----------------1·
-SOmm
Ou1j/ow
Dirtcrion offlow Soil Soil Soi"!
- A B C
KA= 2 x 10-4 emfs
K8 = 3.7 x 10·2 emfs
Kc = 1.2 x 10·5 emfs
© Compute the equivalent hydraulic
conductivity.
® Compute the hydraulic gradient.
@ Compute the rate of water supply in
cm3fhr.
Ans. 0.000034 cm/sec.,
0.75, 9.18 cm3fhr.
1.6
! ·P. ·oblem 45:, ·
The figure shows the layers of soil in a
tube that is 100 mm x 100 mm in cross-
section. Water is supplied to maintain a
constant head difference of 450 mm
across the sample. The hydraulic
conductivity of the soils in the direction of
flow through them are tabulated as
shown.
Waursupply
Direction offluw Soil Soil Soil
- -A B C
200 200 200
mm mm mm
© Compute the equivalent hydraulic
conductivity in m/hr.
® Compute the height hA at the
piezometer attached between A
and B.
@ Compute the height ha at the
piezometer a·ttached between B
and C.
Ans. 0.001224 mlhr,
424.50 mm., 423.36 mm.
Two observation wells have been
constructed in the formation shown. The
flow rate is 0.01 m3/hr per unit width
of the formation.
GEOTECHNICAI
.z.
l
5m
© Compute the hydraulic gradient.
® Compute the equivalent hydraulic
conductivity.
@ Compute the value of K2.
Ans. 0.00192, 6.25 mlday, 4.05 m/day
Water flows through a sand filter as
shown on the figure. The soil has a
cross sectional area of 0.25 m2.
Water supply
r ··---------------
o.90m
0.5 m 0.5 m 0.5 m
K,1x =2.2 x 10·2cmts Ks, = 1.8 x 1ir2cm1s Ker= 3 x 10-2cm1s
3
KAy = 1.8 x 10- anis Key = 2 4 x tir3anis Key= 3.2 x 10.Jcm1s
© Compute the coefficient of
permeability of the sand filter in
crn/s.
® Compute the flow of water through
the soil in liters/sec.
@ Compute the interstitial velocity if
the soil has a void ratio of 0.71 in
meters per minute.
Ans. 0.0223 cm/sec.,
0.03345 Ii/sec .. D.n19.1 mlmin
HYDRAUllCS 3 4 HYDRAUllC

<i> Compute the.. tofal force due to <D Compute the specific weight of the @ specific gravity
surface. ,,. liquid. a) 0.45 c) 0.94
@» 4.57 x 10-4 N @) 8 kN/m3 c) 7 kN/m 3 b} 0.65 d} 0.82
"b) 5.85 X 104 N b} 6 kN/m3 d) 9 kN/m3
c) 3.39 x 10-4 N
<i> Compute the density of the liquid.
d) 2.45 x 104 N
a) -756.5 kgtm3 @) 815.5 kg/m3
@ Compute the weight of water. above b) 856.8 kg/m3 d) 836.4 kg/m3 A pressure in a given tank reads 277 mm
the .surface d_ue to surface tension. of Hg.
@ Compute the specific gravity of the <D Find the pressure at a depth of 1.2 m.
a) •2.58 x 10-4_N
liquid. @) 10.104 kN/m 2 ,
@ 4.56 X 104 N w ~-1:,:p,10 -'Iµ : \N ..f @1) 0.815 c) 0.946 b) 15.754 kN/m2
<D Determine the equivalent height of
c) 3.39 x 104 N column of water.
6J 0.665 d) 0.745 c) 12.397 kN/m2 a) 2.28 m. @) 3.77 m.
d) 5.55 x 10 4 N
d) 23.674 kN/m 2b b) 4.13 m. d) 5.78 m.
<i> Find the pressure at a depth of 1.8 m. <i> Determine the equivalent height of
b) 12.36 kN/m2 column of kerosene sp.gr. = 0.82.
An open tank contains 5.7 m. of water @) 16.04 kN/m2 a) 6.39 m. (CJ) 4.59 m.
<D Find the depression h of the mercury covered with 2.8 m. of kerosene having c) 14.75 kN/m2 b) 5.48 m. aJ'8.78 m.
in the glass capillary tube having a unit weight of 8 kN/m3. If the diam. of d) 10.39 kN/m2
diameter of 2 mm if the s_urface the tank is 1 m. @ Determine the equivalent height of
tension is 0.514 Nim fore = 40'. @ Find the pressure at the bottom of the column of nectar sp.gr. = 2.94.
a) 3.6 mm c) 6.8 mm <D Find the pressure at the interface of tank. a) 2.58 m. c) 3.41 m. _
b) 5.9 mm d) 4.7mm water and kerosene. b) 28.525 kN/m2 @) 1.28 m. d) 1.89 m.- ·
<i> Compute the force caused by surface
b) 22.4 kPa c) 25.8 kPa ~ 16.658 kN/m 2
b) 30.3 kPa d} 29.7 kPa ~ 21.092 kN/m 2
tension.
a) 3.25 X 10-3 N <i> Find the pressure at the bottom of the d} 23.397 kN/m2
b) 5.74 x 10-3 N tank. The pressure in the tank is 50 psi.
c) 4.56 x 10-3 N b) 75 .24 kPa c) 78.32 kPa
b) 86.58' kPa d) 82.35 kPa <D Find the equivalent pressure head of
d) 2.47 x 10-3 N
water.
@ Determine the density of mercury. @ Find the total force at the bottom of a) 108.47 ft. c) 126.48 ft.
the tank. A pressure gauge at elevation 8 m. at .
a) 13600 kg/m 3 the side of a tank containing a liquid b) 120.39 ft. d) . 115.38 ft.
b} 61.51 kN c) 66.85 kN
b) 15240 kg/m3 reads 80 KPa . Another gauge at ® Find the equivalent pressure head of
b) 53.85 kN d) 55.47 kN
c) 14005 kg/n, 3 elevation 3 m. 120 KPa. Compute for the fuel oil with sp.gr. = 0.92.
d) 12000 kg/m3 a) 120.78 ft. c) 106.89 ft.
<D Specific weight b) 125.42ft. d) 116.48ft. · •
a) 8 kN/m 3 · c) 7 kN/m3
@ Find the equivalent pressure ·head of
A tank contains oil sp .gr. = 0.80 , b) 6 kN/m 3 d) 9 kN/m 3_ nectar sp.gr. 2.94.
gasoline sp.gr. = 0.90 and sea water a) 29.87 ft. c) 32.25 ft.
A pressure gage at elev. 12 m. at the sp.gr. = 1.03. If the depths of the liquids <i> density
side of the tank containing a liquid reads a) 756.52 kg/m3 b) 27.45 ft. d) 35.62 ft.
are 0.5 m. , 0.8 m. and 1 m. for oil ,
100 kPa. Another gauge at elevation gasoline and sea water respectively. b) 856.85 kg/m3
7 m. reads 140 kPa. c) 815.49 kg/m 3
d) 836.23 kg/m3
 S (Geometr_y) 2

22. Proble~ 27. Problem 34. Problem 39. Problem

Find the two bases of a trapezoid if Find the lengths of the longest A circle having an area of 254.47 Determine the number of complete
they are in the ratio 4: 5. The bisectors of the triangle whose sides sq.cm. is cut into segments . by a revolutions a motorcycle wheel will
altitude is 20 cm. and the area is 180 are 13, 20 and 21. '.ANS: 19.43 chord which is 5 cm. from the center make in traveling 2 km, if the
sq.cm. of the circle. Compute the area of wheel's diameter is 85.1 cm.
ANS: 10 cm. 28. Problem the smallest segment. ANS: 748
.,. The sides of a triangle are 5, ' 8, 10 ANS: 42.10 sq.cm.
23. Prob lem / 40. CE Board Nov. 2011
respectively. Find the length of the
The area of a trapezium is 13.5 cm 2 longest medians. ANS: 8. 703 35. Problem Six identical circles are arranged in a
and the perpendicular distance Determine the angle, in degrees and way that each circle are externally
between its parallel sides is 3 cm. If 29. Problem minutes, subtended at the centre of tangent to at least 2 other circles. If
the length of one of the parallel sides a circle of diameter 42 mm by an arc the radius of each circle is 2, find the
is 5.6 cm., find the length of the The sides of a triangle are 6, 8, 10
of length 36 mm. Calculate also the perimeter of the polygon form by
other parallel side. respectively. Find the length of the connecting the centers of the circle.
longest altitude. ANS: 8 area of thE: minor sector formed.
ANS: 3.4 cm. ANS: 98°13' and 378 mm2 ANS: 24
30. CE Board Nov. 2010
24. Problem / 36. Problem 41. CE Board May 2012
A certain triangle have sides
One side of a field measuring 75 m. is a= 42 cm., b = 51 cm. and c = 64.05 A football stadiums floodlights can A rectangular sheet of paper
parallel to the center line of the cm. Find the radius of the inscribed spread its illumination over an angle measures 16 c.m x 24 cm. Cirdes are
adjoining road. The other two sides, circle. of 45 • to • distance 0f 55 m. to be cut from the paper, each with
which are both perpendicular to the ANS: 13.61 cm. Determine the maximum area that is a radius of 4 cm. What is the max.
road, are 125 _ and 150 m., floodlit. no . of circles ·' that can be cut from
respectively. If the field is to be 31. Problem ANS: 1188 m 2 the given paper?
divided into two parts of equal areas ANS: 6 circles
by another perpendicular line, The sides of a triangle are 5, 7 and
determine the length of the dividing 10 respectively. Find the radius of 37. Problem
the circumscribed circle.
42. Problem
line. An automatic garden spray produc;es
ANS: 35.799 m. ANS: 5.39 a spray to a distance of 1. 8 m. and Find the length of the common chord
revolves through an angle a which of two circles of radii 25 cm. and 26
32. Problem cm., respectively, if the distance
may be varied. If the desired spray
TRIANGLE In triangle ABC, AB= 30 cm., BC = 36 catchment area is to be 2. 5 m2 , to between their centers is 17 cm.
cm. and CA= 18 cm. Find the radius what should angle a be set, correct ANS: 48 cm.
25. Proble m .... -·•-.-· ~
of the circle tangent to side AB and to the nearest degree. .h
escribed outside the triangle. ANS: 88. 43. Problem
Find the area 6f the tri~ngle whose ANS: 22.45 cm. " ' .:.,,!J
sides are 25, 39 and 40. Find the length of the common
38. CE Board Nov. 2010
ANS: 468 CIRCLE / internal tangent to two circles of
A ·chord of a circle js 1.25 m. lotig radii 3 cm. and 12 cm., respectively,
26. Problem 33 . Problem and is located at 1!t distance of, if the distance between their centers
0.65 m. from the center of the is 25 cm .
Two sides of a tri~Hgte-··are ffantF'l 1, The diame ter of a circle and a chord circle. Find its area. ANS: 20 cm.
respectively, and its area is ···126 cut ea1=.~. other into 2 line segroents. ANS: 2.55 m2 , .. ,
sq.units. Find the third side. The segments of the chord are 7 cm.
and 4 cm. long. One segment of the t '
ANS : 20 or 28.6 ) . ' -
diameter is 5 cm. long. What is the
length of the diameter in cm .?
ANS: 10.6 cm.
 MATIIIMATI ~S (T rigonometr_y) 2

25. Problem 32. CE Board Nov. 2010 36. CE Board Nov. 2010 If the theodolite is moved to point B,
I , / 321 m. nearer to the building but
Coversed Sin 0 = 0.20, find the value Two observing stations were set up A surveyor sets up a transit at A to 19.65 m. lower than point A, the
of 0. 850 m. apart. A structural building observe a tower. The angle of angle of elevation of the building is
ANS: 53.13° in between them was observed to elevation of the top of the tower is 42.5'. Find the elevation of the
have an angle of elevation at the top 29. 33 degrees. He then transfer the building.
equal to 12.53 " and . 10. 2· instrument at other point B which is ANS: 758.86 m.
26. Problem
respectively from each stations. Find 150 m. closer to the tower and
If versed Sin 0 = 0.148, find the value the height of the building. measures the angle of elevation of 4 C. CE Board May 2012
of 0. ANS: S4."So m. the top of the tower to be 63 . 52 •. If
ANS: 31 .57" elevation of A is 5.45 m. above sea From his office window of a building,
33. CE Board Nov. 2010. level and B is 20 m. lower than A, a man tried to make vertical angular
I what is the elevation of the top of measurements of a utility tower in a
27. Problem Two sides and an included angle of a the tower? distant field. Using crude
If 2 Sin A Cos A + Sin 2A = 1, what is triangular lot are measured as ANS: 130.16 m. instruments, he measured the angle
the value of A in degrees? ·· 2.56 m., 3.54 m. and 48. 8° of depression of the foot of the
ANS: 15 " .. respectively. 37. CE Board Nov. 2010 tower and recorded it be 6.4". He
/ then looked at the top of the tower
© Find the length of.th~e third side. An observer from a third floor of a and calculated an angle of elevation
28. Problem @ Find the angle opposite the 2.56 mall measures the angles of of 42.6 •. If the gr,01,1nd,'is generally
m. side. elevation and depression of a tall level from the foot of the building to
If Arc Cos (Sin 0.8 x) = 60 + 0.45 x, @ Find the angle opposite the 3. 54
what is the value of x in degrees? building to be 54 and 8.6 ·, the foot of the tower and the mari's
ANS: 24 . ,
m. side. respectively. What is the height of eyes was approximately 3:2 m. above
ANS: 2.673cm., 46 . 10 ', the building if his eye level is 10. 2 m.
84.10 .
the ground , what is the height of the
above the ground which is on the tower?
29. Problem
same horizontal plane as the mall ANS: 29 .43 m.
34. CE Board Nov. 2010 and building?
If tan A = ~
5
, what is the value of I Two missiles are fired at the same
ANS: 103.03 m. 41. CE Board May 2012
· Sin x - 3 Cos x location to different targets. Their
----- ? 38. CE Board Nov. 2011 Two instruments were set up at A
2 Sin x + Cos x speeds are 84.24 mis and 72.32 mis, /
and B to measure the height of a
ANS: 0 .579 respectively. How far apart are the From a window of a building which is flagpole. B is 54.1 m. closer to the
missiles after ¾ second if the 4.25 m. from the horizontal surface, flagpole, than A and they are all
horizontal angle between them is the angle of depression to the foot of
30. Problem 60.2 degrees .
along the same line. If the angle of
the building is 26.6 • while the angle elevations from A and B are 26. 7"
If Sin (x + y) = 0.819152 and ANS: 59.69 m. of elevation to the top of the and 60. 8 • respectively, find.: the
Sin (x - y) = 0.422618 , find the value building is 36. 58 •. Find the height of height of the flagpole in meters.
of Sin x Cosy. / 35. CE Board Nov. 2010 the building. ANS: 37.85 m.
At-IS: 0.62 ANS: 10.548 m.
The angle of elevation of the top of ',
the mountain as measured from point ,. 42. CE Board May 2012
31. CE Board Nov . 2010 39. CE Board Nov. 2011
I X is 26. 3 degrees. At another point Y /
A triangular lot was surveyed with a
The sides of a triangle 33 m., 45 m. which is 100 m. closer to it. The A theodolite is set up at point A with steel tape and found to have the
and 34 m., respectively. Find the angle of elevation of its top is 32. 5 elevation 500 m. The angle of following side lengths. 23 .56 m. ,
angle opposite of the 45 m. side. degrees. Find the height of the elevation of the top of the building 38. 54 m. and 33.40 m. Determine
ANS: 84.37" mountain . observed from the theodolite is the angle opposite the 38.54 m. side.
ANS: 220 .43 m. 22. 5'. ANS: 83 .24.
STIDCTDIAl DESl&N
9. CE Board Nov. 2011
A load W = 30 kN is lifted by a boom BCD
making an angle, o: = 60", from the vertical
axis. Neglect the weight of the boom.
(Eng'g. Mechanics)
@ Which of the following gives the angle that ~: Problr:m : ,
600N/m
the resultant makes with the horizontal
beam. The 2500 N crate is to be hoisted with a
constant velocity from the hold of a ship using
ANS: 125 N, 2.37, 36.87" the cable arrangement as shown.

12. Problem:
A wheel of 10 cm . radius carries a load of
1000 kN as shown.
1000
ANS : 1901.37

CD Determine the angle 11 between the cables
AC and AD.
@ Determine the horizontal reacUon at B.
@ Determine the tension in the cable AC.
ANS : 30·, 51.95 kN, 25.35 kN
10. Problem:
A beam 8 m. long and weighing 15 kN/m rests
on supports at its ends. How far from the left
support should a concentrated load of 100 kN
be placed so that the left reaction would be
85 kN?
ANS:6m.
11. Problem:
From the figure shown with the loads acting on
the beam.
75 kN 100 kN
CD Which of the following gives the simplest
resultant for the given ioads.
@ Which of the following gives the intercept
of the msultant with the beam from the left
support.
14. Problem:
The thin steel plate weighing 4 kN/m2 is being
lifted slowly by the cables AC and BC.
(j) Determine the tension cable AB for
equilibrium.
@ Determine the tension cable AC for
equilibrium.
CD Which of the following gives the @ Determine the tension cable AD for
horizontal force P applied at the center equilibrium.
2.7 m
which is necessary to start the wheel ANS : 980.3 N, 462.6 N, 1548 N
over the 5 cm . block. B
@ If the force P may be inclined at any
angle with the horizontal, which of the 16. CE Board Nov. 2010
following gives the minimum value of P
to start the wheel over the .block. Six steel cables are supporting a circular
heavy moulding of diameter 2 m. from an
@ Which of the following gives the angle
overhead point. If the moulding weighs 2.5
that P makes with the horizontal. X
kN/m and the attachment point is 3 m. above
ANS: 1732 kN, 866 kN, 60' it, determine the following:
CD Compute the distance "x" for which the
plate will be in equilibrium.
@ Compute the tension in cable AC.
@ Compute the tension in cable BC.
13. Problem:
ANS : 2.62 m., 29.87 kN,
The figure illustrates a frame carrying a 25.81 kN
distributed load on 6 m. of horizontal member
DEF of total length 8 m. A moment of 3000
N.m is applied at the end of DEF. Determine
the tension in the wire AC which is horizontal.
,·
STRUt:TURAl DESIGN (Strength of _Materi~ls) ' • ; :~ <

10. Problem
j.
13. Problem ... . .....' 16. Problem 19. Problem
A cylindrical pressure vessel is fabricated from A 50 mm diameter steel tube with a wall Steel railroad rails 10 m. long are laid with a A bronze bar is fastened between a steel bar
steel plates which have a thickness of 20 mm. thickness of:2 mm just fits in a rigid hole. Find clearance of 3 mm at a temperature of 1s·c. and an aluminum bar as shown. Axial loads
The diameter of the pressure vessel is the tangential stress if an axial compressive At what temperature will the rails just touch? are applied at the positions indicated.
500 mm and its length is 3 m. Determine the load of 10 kN is applied. Assume v = 0.30 and What stress will be induced in the rails at that Steel Bronze Alumi,mm
maximum internal pressure which can be E = 200 x 109 N/m2. Neglect the possibility of temperature If there were no initial clearance? A=480 mm2 A=650 mm2 A=320 mrn2
applied if the stress in the steel is limited to buckling.
ANS : 9.55 MPa
Assume a = 11 .7 x 10-6 m/(m 'C) and -;- , -~ 4P
140 MPa .
F=pDL
E = 200 GPa.
ANS : 60MPa
,:200 GP, E=83 GPa IE=70GPa I 2P

Im. 2m. 1.5 m.

ANS: 11.2 MPa
11. Problem
A water tank is 8 m. in diameter and 12 m.
high. If the tank is to be completely filled .
Determine the minimum thickness of the tank
plating if the stress is limited to 40 MPa.
ANS: 11.77 mm
LATERAL S1RAIN
(Poisson's Ratio and
Modulus of Rigidity)
12. Problem
A welded steel cylindrical drum made of a 10
mm plate has an internal diameter of 1.20 m.
The drum is subjected to ao internal pressure
of 1.5 MPa. Poissons ratio is-0.30.
E = 200 000 MPa
<D Compute the longitudinal stress
@ Compute the tangential stress
@ Compute the change in diameter that
would be caused by the internal pressure
ANS: 45 MPa, 90 MPa, 0.459 '!'m
14. Problem
Allowable stresses Modulus of Elasticity
17. Problem Steel=, 140 MPa Es = 200000 MPa
A standard tension test is used to detennine
the properties of an experimental plastic. The Steel railroad rails 10 m. long are laid with a Bronze= 120 MPa fa = 83000 MPa
test specimen is a 16 mm diameter rod and it clearance of 3 mm at a temp. of 15' C. Aluminum = 80 MPa Ea= 70000 MPa
is subjected to a 3560 N tensile force. Coefficient of thermal expansion
Knowing that an elongation of 11 .25 mm and a (D Find the axial load acting on the aluminum
a = 11.7 x 10·6 m/C', E= 200000 MPa.
decrease in diameter of 0.625 mm are so that il will exceed an overall
observed in a 125 mm gage length. deformation of 3 mm and its allowable
<D Which of the following gives the temp. stress.
when the rails will just touch. @ Find the axial load acting on the bronze so
<D Determine the modulus of elasticity. @ Which of the follow/rig gives the stress that
@ Determine the Poisson's ratio of the that it will not exceed an overall
will be induced in the rails at that temp. if deformation of 3 mm and it's allowable
material. there were no initial dearance.
@ Determine the modulus of rigidity. stress.
@ Which of the following gives the gap
@ Find the axial load acting on the steel
between railroad rails at a temp. of30'C. section so that it will not exceed an overall
ANS : 196.78 MPa, + 0.434, ANS: 40.64"C, 60 MPa, 1.24 mm deformation of 3 mm and its allowable
68.61 MPa stress.
ANS: 256110 N, 25600 N, 12800 N
AXIAL QEFORMAT/ON9
THERMAL STRESSES 20. Problem
18. Problem
15. Problem A uniform concrete slab of mass M is to be
A steel rod with a cross sectional area of 150
During a stress-strain lest the unit deformation
at a stress of 62 MPa was observed to be
attached. as shown in the figure to two rods
whose lower ends are initially at the same
mm 2 is stretched between two fixed points and 160 x 10-6 m/m and at a stress of 150 MPa the
level.
carries a tensile load of 5000 N at 2o·c. unit deformation was opserved to be
a= 11.7_x 10-6/C', E = 200 GPa. 600 x 10-6 m/m: - · •
3m
<D Which of the following give~-the m~dulus Aluminum
<D What will be the stress at- 2o·c. E=70 GPa
of elasticity. .
@ If the allowable stress is not to exceed
@ Whi_ ch of th~ following gives· !he strain
130 MPa at - 2o·c what is the minimum
corresponding to a·stress of 80 "MPa.
diameter of the rod?
@ At what temp . will the stress be zero.
@ Which of the ,
following gives the
corresponding length of the member if it
ANS : 126.93 MPa., 13.22 mm, elongates 250 mm.
34.2"C ANS : 200QOOMPar-250x1~ml,_m,. ·v
1000mm. .
SIRUCTURAl _D{SIGN (Theory of Structures)
<D Find the value of P for which the deflection 11. Problem
6. Problem under P will be zero . 13. Problem
® Find the value of P so that the moment of A non prismatic simply s~pported beam has -a
The simple beam AB having a span of 3 m. total span of 8 m. The 4 m. long 1!1iddle A propped beam 8 m. long carries a uniform
a area of the M-diagram between A and B
supports a concentrated load of 300 N at 2 m. section of the beam has a moment of inertia_ load of 12 kN/m from the fixed end support up
from the left support A. will be zero.
twice the moment of inertia of the section to the midspan only.
@ Determine the positive moment of the
beside the supports. The beam is acted upon
(DCompute the deviation of B with respect to beam for the 2nd condition. by a downward concentrated load acting at
a tangent at A. . ANS : 400, 1200 N, 225 N.m midspan equal to 10 kN .
® Compute the deflection at a point 1 m.
from the left support. .LIOKN
.
@ Compute the max. deflection of the beam .
9. CE Board May 2004 A I B TE C I D
400 116.67 145.15 From the given figure shown.
ANS:
Et' E/ 1
El
500N
CD Which of tho following gives the reaction at
the ·1 rnply supported end .

7. Problem
t ® Which of tile following gives the angle of
rotation at the simply supported end.
(DWhich of the following most nearly gives @ Which of the following gives the moment
From the beam shown in the figure . the slope (theta) at a point 2 m. to the right at the fixed end .
of the left support (at the change 1n cross
a) Which of the following gives the deviation 40

, J. .T
section). . ANS : 5.25 kN, El , - 54 kN.m
of B relative to the tangent drawn at A.
® Which of the following most nearly gives
b) Which of the following gives the deviation
the angle of rotation at point A. .
_:; JD IB
2m--t-- -4m
•~
Im
at D relative to the tangent drawn at A.
@ Which of the following most nearly gives
c) Which of the following gives the deflection
the max. deflection of the beam .
Rt at D.
15 20 60 14. CE Board Nov. 2000
1967 1133 342 ANS : El ' El ' El
ANS : El'El'B A b tm AB I. hinged at B and fixed at A. The
a) Compute the deviation of A with respect to beam Ii (J 111 long and with a flexural rigidity of
a tangent at C. El 1?00 kN m2
b) Compute the deviation of D_with respect to
12. Problem
a tangent at C.
10. Problem
A propped beam has a span of 9 m. a~d Mn
c) Compute the deflection at D.
1 6.67 42.21
ANS: El (293.33), • El' B
From the given beam subjected to the
following loads.
p 300N
carries a concentrated load of 60 kN. at point
B. E =15000 MPa, I =200 X 105 mm 4. Use
area moment method.
A~- -- 6 m_._.,___.
. :¥12
60kN
l I, WltU1 of 111 following gives the moment
8. Problem tli11I 111u t h applied at B to produce a unit

From the figure shown .

Al- ·•-_:·.·-. · • -!-3m~'
+B -Ji:EC 111l11llon 1t II
Wlt11 It ol tltt following gives the reaction at
<D Which of ihe following gives the value of P I 6m- II
p that will cause the tangent to the elastic WIii 11 111 t111 lollowing gives the moment
800 Nim
curve over the support at B to be (DWhich of the following gives the' reaction at · II\
C horizontal. C. I~ /l//0 kN.m, 200 kN,
® Find the max. moment. ® Which of the following gives the slope at C. 400 l<N.m
1.5m @ Which of the following gives the deflection
@ Find the point of inflection from A.
at B.
ANS : 1350N, 700 N.m, 2.17 m.
ANS : 31.11kN,3.44', -0.133mm
GEOTECHNICAL - 13 14

From the figure shown:

For a constant head laboratory For a variable head permeability test, From the following figure:
permeability test on a fine sand, the the following are given:
following values are given:
Length of specimen . .. .. . . . _300mm Length of soil specimen . . . 200 mm
Diameter of specimen ...... . 200mm Area of soil specimen ..... 1000 mm2
Head difference . . .. ...... .. 400mm Area of stand pipe . . . . . . . . 40 mm2
Volume of water collected Head difference at time t = 0 is 500 mm
in 4 mi;_. . . . . 420 cu.cm. Head difference at time t
Void ratio of the soil specimen . .. . 0.55 = 3 min is 300 mm
(D Compute the coefficient of CD What is the equation in determining
permeability in cm/sec. CD Compute the hydraulic conductivity the equivalent coefficient of
@ Compute the discharge velocity in of the soil in cm/sec. permeability in the horizontal
cm/sec. @ Compute the seepage velocity if the direction.
@ Compute the seepage velocity. porosfty of soil = 0.25 @ What is the equivalent coefficient of
@ What was the head difference at permeability in the horizontal
Ans. 4.178 x 10· 3 cm/sec., time t = 100 sec. direction if each soil layer is 3 m.
Porous Stan~
5.57 x 10,- 3 cm/sec., Ans. 2.27 x 10-3 cm/sec., thick and has the given values of
15.7 x 10- 3 cm/sec. K1, K2, K3 and l<,i,
9.08 x 10-3 cm/sec., D 4 . inches @ What is the total flow if iav = 0.70
376.48 mm H1 0.2 feet Ans.
K1 0.00471 ft/min 1
h 1.25 feet KH(eq.) =H(KH1 H1 + KH2 H2 + Ktt3 H3
d 1.5 inches + KH4 H4 + ... KHnHnJ
In a constant head permeability test in
the laboratory, the following are given:
Length of soil speci,:nen =25 cm.
-
For a falling head ·permeability test, the
H2
K2
0.3
0.000522
feet
ft/min.
8.025 x 10-4 cm/sec.,
6.741 x 10-5 m3/sec.
following are given. Length of specimen H 0.5 feet
Cross sectional area of soil specimen is 380 mm, area of specimen= 6.5 cm 2,
= 105 cm 2 hydraulic conductivity of soil specimen is
If the value of the hydraulic conductivity CD Determine the total flow in ft 3/min.
0.175 cm/min.
is 0.014 cm/sec. and a flow rate of 120 @ Find the equivalent value of Kt for
cm3/min must be maintained through the CD What should be the area of the both sand and silt.
soil, determine the following: stand pipe for the head to drop from @ Determine the volume of water
650 cm. to 300 cm. in 8 min? which percolate after 30 min [n cm 3.
CD Head difference across the @ Compute the interstitial velocity
specimen . under the test condition if the soil Ans. 3.543 x 10- 4 ft3!min,
@ Discharge velocity under the test specimen has a void ratio of 0.50 in
1.624 x 10- 3 ft/min,
condition. cm/sec.
Compute the head difference at 301 cm 3
@ Seepage velocity if the porosity of @
soil sample is 0.20 time equal to 6 min.
Ans. 0.31 cm 2, 0.081 cm/sec.,
Ans. 34.01 cm., 0.019 emfs, 364.16 cm.
0.095 emfs.
.... ,aRAUllCS 5 6 HYDRAULICS

®"'Compute the pressure at D. @ How much additional water is @ · oetermine tne•· pressure at the
a) 23.38 kPa .~ SL 25.5~ kPa required to fill the tank if 0.023 m3 of interface of the gasoline and water
For the open tank with piezometers • be). 18.36 kPa _@_)21.68 kPa water is poured into the conical tank. when the gage indicates full.
attached on the side, contains two a) 0.0145 m3 @) 0.0097 m3 a) 1232.52 Pa sl_ 1564.87 Pa
different liquids. b) 0.0028 m3 d) 0.056 m3 b) 2145.48 Pa @) 1840.42 Pa
A B
@ Find the height of free surface if
The container shown is filled with air, oil 0.023 m3 of water is poured into a
and water. Gage A reads 70 kPa and conical tank.
Gage B reads 14 kPa less than Gage C. a) 0.487 m. c) 0.333 m. The tank in the figure is admitting water
If the unit weight of air is 0.0036 kN/m3_ b) 0.214 m. d) 0.056 m. at 100 N/s and ejecting gasoline
'' (sp.gr. =0.69) at 52 N/s. If all three fluids
11)1'-f~ are incompressible and assume unit
0.90m weight of water to be 9790 N/m3 and air
at 2o·c has a value of R = 29.3 m/K.
<D Find the elevation of the liquid in
piezometer A. 0.60m The reading of an automobile fuel gage (3)
a) 1 m. c) 3m. is proportional to the gage pressure at
@) 2m. d) 4m. the bottom of the tank as shown on the
@ Find the pressure at the bottom of the figure. The tank is 32 cm. deep and is
0.90m contaminated with 3 cm. of water. Unit
tank.
a) 16.58 kPa c) 12.42 kPa weight of gasoline is 6670 N/m 3 and that
~\~ j ~ of air is 11 .8 N/m3. Unit weight of water
®) 18.95 kPa d} 21.45 kPa CD Compute the specific gravity of oil. is 9790 N/m3.
@ Find the elevation of the liquid in a) 0.75 @ 0.88
piezometer B. b) 0.56 d) 0.28
a) 0.258 m. @ 0.819 m. @ Compute the gage reading on B.
b) 0.445 m. d} 0.654 m.
(W 75.18 kPa c) 78.78 kPa
b) 68.75 kPa d) 62.54 kPa
@ Compute the gage reading on C.
a) 85.45 kPa c) 92.45 kPa
From the figure shown: @) 89.18 kPa d) 87.46 kPa
® How much gasoline is flowing out?
<D Determine the gage reading when @0.007698 m3/s •
the tank is full of gasoline. b) .,Q.QqOltS:'f mP/s · .
a) 2365.8 Pa c) 2584.7 Pa c) 6:'oog'js5 m3/s
A conical tank having a radius of base b) 2215.3 Pa @))2134.4 P;3 ' d) 0.012347 m3/s
equal to 0.25 m. and a height of 0.5(J m. @ How many cm. of air remains at the @ How much air is passing through the
<D Com pure the pressure·at A. has its base at the bottom. top when the gage indicates full if the vent in N/s.
~ - 7.848 kPa c) - 6.358 kPa tank is 32 cm. deep an_ d is a) 0.05245 N/s
6J - 5.475 kPa d} - 8.545 kPa CD If water is poured into the tank, find
contaminated with 3 cm. of water. @i) 0.02964 N/s
the total volume to fill up.
@ Compute the pressure at C. @ 0.0327 m3 c) 0.0047 ml .,.,, a) 3.32cm. (e})1.41cm. cf 0.00587 N/s
a) 5.254 kPa @') 4.905 kPa b) 1.78 cm. . d) 2.48 cm. d} 0.12757 N/s
b) 0.0854 m3 d) 0.0214 m3
b) 8.784 kPa d) 6.235 kPa
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44. CE Board Nov. 201 0 49. Problem SPHERICAL WEDGE SPHERICAL EXCESS
........i!(-:.r.-~"f.·· '(1· '
1 \ l •
/ A circle is < tclngent to two The'sur:fa<.e \area of a sphere in cm 2 is 55. Problem c,r- ?rob/em ~,-7
perpendicular lines, A smaller circle numerically ,equal to its volume. I ·.
is drawn inside such that it is tangent What is the volume in cu.cm. Find the -volume of a spherical ~~dge the spherical '··excess
of a
to the lines and the bigger circle. ANS: 113.10 cm2 whose angle is 36 • on a spliere of whose angles are: 102·, 77•
~ . . . i10
What is the area of the smaller circle radius 6 cm. 21.. ANS: 120.
if the bigger circle has an area of ANS: 28 .Brr cu.cm.
50. CE Board Nov. 2010
50.4 cm 2 . ~: 0 roblem
ANS: 1.478 err?- / A solid metal ball has a volume of 56. Problem
1500 cm 3• It is melted to form a Finili spherical excess of a
Find the angle of a . spherical wedge pentiagen whose · angles are: 97 ' ,
hollow spherical object such that its
whose volume is one-ninth that of 101 ~.,. 17", 136" and 162".
• SPHERE interior diameter is equal to the
diamete r of the original ball. What is
the sphere. ANS.: n·
ANS: 40.
45. Problem the thickness of the res_ulting hollow
metal object? ERICAL SEGMENT
If the volume of a sphere is 566 cm 3, ANS: 1.846 m. ;. 57. Problem
find its radius and surface areilf~ 63. Problem
What is the central angle in radians
ANS: 5.131 cm. and 330.84.cm1 A hemispherical bowl of radius 10
51. CE Board May 2012 of a spherical wedge having a curve
surface area of 18.4 m2 and a radius cm. is filled with water to a depth of
46. Problem The diameter of two spherical 5 cm. Find the volume of the water.
of 4 m.
bearings in the ratio 2: 5. What is the ANS: 0.575 rad 625
A rectangular prism with dimensions ratio of their volume? ANS: ncu.cm.
of 3 x 4 x 6' cm. ,is inscribed in a ANS: 0.064
3
sphere, find the volume of the 58. Problem
sphere? 64. Problem
ANS: 250.39 err?-
52. Problem Spherical wedge has a volume of 8 m3
and a curve surface area of 6 m2 • Find the volume common to two
Three spheres of radii 10, 20 and Determine the radius: spheres of radii 6 cm. and 9 cm.
47. Problem 30 cm. respectively, are melted and ANS: 4 m. · respectively, if the di-stance between
formed into a single sphere. Find the their centers is 10 cm.
A spherical steel ball is placed i-nto a
vertical circular cylinder containing surface area of the single sphe_re .. 59. Problem ANS: 315 cu.cm.
ANS: 1.3,700.77cm2 .
water, causing the water level to rise
A spherical wedge has a volume of 65. CE Board Nov. 2012
by 12 cm. If the radius of the
cylinder is 15 cm . , what is the radius
53. Problem 16.2 m3 and a radius of 4.25 m. / A spherical storage tank is filled with
Determine its curve surface area.
of the ball in cm? A hollo'r{ steel ball, 20 inches in liquid to a depth· of 30.0 cm. If the
ANS: 11.4 m2
ANS: 12 .65 cm. "':°~- diameter, has a thickness of 2 inner diameter of the vessel is 45.0
inches. If steel weighs 490 lb/ft3, cm., determine the number of liters
48. Problem
60. Problem of liquid in the ~ontainer.
find the weight of the ball.
ANS: 519.64 lb. The area of a lune is 100 sq.m. If the (1 l = 1000 cm 3)
The ratio of the surface area of ANS: 35.34 liters
area of the sphere is 720 sq.m., .what
sphere A to the surface area of
54. (E Board Nov. 2010 is the angle of the lune? ·
sphere B is 4. The ratio of the / ANS: 50° . 6: Problem
volume of sphere B to the volume of A spherical tank has a capacity of
sphere C is 3. find the ·-ratto of·the 7200 C1'n 3 is partially filled with A ·cal bowl has 2 parallel bases.
volume of sphere A to the volume of water, What is the area of the circle The btgger base i-s a great circle with
sphere C. formed by the water surface if it 1s a ter of 18 in. It has a height of
ANS: 24 7.2 cm. from the center of the 6"~ Find the volume of the spherical
sphere? i:>(;lwt.
ANS: 288 .02 sq.cm. A : 1300.62 cu.in.
MATll{MATI CS (T rigonometr~)

43. CE Board May 2012 47. CE Board May 2012 52. Problem 58 . Problem
Two insects fly from t he ,same point If ab is positive and cde is negative, Two shi ps leave a port at the same 1he sides of a triangle are 6, 8, 10
but towards different di rections. which of the followi ng must be true. time. One travels due west at respectively. Find the length of the
One was flying at a speed of 12.2 1 a) ab - cde > 0 18.4 km/h and the other due south at longest altitude.
m/min. while the other was flying at i: b) ab - (cde)(cde) > 0 27.6 km/h. ·calculate how far apart ANS: 8
17.4 m/min. The angle between f c) ac + de < 0 (not ok the two ships are after 4 hrs.
their flight direction is 84. 1 •. · How
many meters are they apart after 2.1
ab
\> d) - <-1 (notok)
ANS: 132.7 km.
/ :? CE Board Nov. 2012
minutes. cde A circle having a radius of 9 cm.
ANS: a
53. Problem
ANS: 42.42 m. « clSllSCribes a right triangle whose
In triangle ABC, AB= 15 cm. , BC = 18 :area is 43 .23 sq.cm. If one of the
44. CE Board May 2012 48. CE Board May 2012 cm . and CA = 24 m. The distance sides is 18 cm . long, find the shortest
from the point of intersect ion from side of the right triangle.
To determine the height of a dist ant x, y, r and t are integers such that t he angular bisector from vertex A is ANS: 5
mountain, two observation points xY is negative and rt is positive. If t equal to 11.52 cm . Find the radius of
were set up at A and B, which is 290 is not a multiple of 2, then which of the circle inscribed in the t riangle . 6 :J. CE Board Nov. 2012
m. closer to but 25 m. lower in the following statements must be ANS : 4 .73 cm. /
elevation than A. The angles of true? A boat is heading N. 45 . E. at 25 kph
elevations from both points are a) y is a multiple of 2 in still water on a river with a
b) xr > 0
54. Problem
24.45· and 35.45 • , respectively. If current that flows due east and the
the elevation at A is 550.45 m. , find c) x - r < 0 In triangle ABC, AB = 30 m., BC = 36 direction of the boats course is N.
the elevation of ' the top of the d) xt > 0 m. and AC 48 m. The 54 • E. Find the speed of the water
mountain. ANS : C perpendicular bisectors of the sides current .
ANS: 1017.08 m. . intersect at point P. How far is P ANS: 6 .65 kph
49. Problem from the vertex A?
45. CE Board May 2012 ANS: 24.03 m. 61. Problem
In triangle DEF, given that EF = 35
If ab = I a I b I which of the mm , DE = 25 mm and L E = 64 •. Fi nd An airplane travels with a speed 153
55. Problem mph in calm . air. If the wind is
following relation is true. the area of the triangle.
ANS: 393.2 mm2 · In triangle ABC, AB= 14 cm., BC = 28 blowing with a velocity of 27 mph
a) a = b (nothing suggest that a = b) cm. and CA = 18 cm. Determine the from S. 21 • W. and the plane is
(not ok) 50. Problem length of the angular bisector from headed in a direction 5. 53° E., find
b) a > 0 and b > O vertex A to side BC. the magnitude of the speed ·of the
c) ab> 0 In triangle XYZ, find its area if ANS: 7.69 cm. :mriplane in mph. ·
· d) a - b > O Y = 128 · , XY = 7.2 cm . and YZ = 4.5 ,i lll5: 162.5 mph
ANS : c m. 56. Problem
ANS: 12.77 cm2 6:: Problem
46 . CE Board May 2012 Fi nd the length of the longest
At "1i2:DO Noon, a ship sailed from the
51. Problem bisectors of the triangle whose sides
port. iR the direction of 5. 45 • W. at a
If x, y and z are integers, and x are 13, 20 and 21.
Two aircraft leave an ai rfield at the ANS: 19.43 speed of 16 nautical miles per hour.
and y are both even, which of the
same time. One travels due north at At t:80 P.M. , another ship left the
following could be an odd integer?
an average -speed of 300 km/h and same port in the direction of N. so·
a) xy + z 57. Problem W. :at a speed of 20 nautical miles
b) y - xz the ether cfrre "west at ·· ah average
c) xy + y speed 1of' 22b ' krii Iii•: ·· Calculate their The sides of a triangle are 5, 8, 10 per hour. . At what time will the
distance apart after 4 hrs. ••:· respectively. Find the length of the secoad ship be exactly North of the
d) y + X
ANS: 1488 km . longest medians. ' first lihip?
ANS: a
ANS: 8.703 ANS: 2:49.2 P.M.
 (Eng'g. Mechanics).
G) Find the tension in each steel wire.
@ What is the diamet&r of the wire that will
not exceed the allowable stress of 124
MPa.
@ If the wire is 10 mm e, find the vertical
displacement of the molder.
ANS: 276 kN, 6 mm, 0.527 mm
17. CE Board May 2012
Figure shows a circular steel plate supported
on 3 posts. A, B and C which are equally
spaced along its circumference. A load
W =1350 N is at a distance x =0.5 m. from
the post at A along the x-axis. Diameter of
steel plate is 1.8 m.
y
I
.r=0.5 0.4 a force that act on the cross section at 1-1 .
<D Find the reaction at post A. Neglect
weight of the steel plate.
@ Find the reaction at post B. Neglect
weight of the steel plate.
@ Compute the reaction at C considering the
weight of the plate·if it has a thickness of
16 mm and has a unit weight of 77 kN/m 3.
ANS : 850 N, 250 N, 1295 N
18. Problem
The center of gravity of the non homogeneous
bar AB, which is 7 m. long is at C. The bar
weighs 200 N. Diameter of the cylindrical
surface is 8 m.
-~- Sm ~·
<D Find the angle e at which the bar will be in
equilibrium if it is free to slide on the
frictionless cylindrical surface.
@ Find the reaction at A.
@ Find the reaction at B.
ANS : 14.48", 171.44 N,
228.57 N
19. Problem
A vertical load P = 800 kN applied to the tripod
shown causes a compressive force of 256 kN
in leg AB and a compressive force of 283 kN
in leg AC.
P=800 kN
<D Determine the value of x of its lower end
D.
@ Determine the value of z of its lower end
D.
@ Determine the force in leg_AD .
ANS : 4, 1, 433.8 kN
<D Which of the following gives the reaction at
20. Problem:
C.
The bulkhead AD is subjected to both water @ \Nhich of the following gives the reaction at
B.
and soil backfill pressures. AD is pinned to the
@ Which of the following gives the reaction at
ground at A and the bulkhead has a mass of
A.
800 kg. The intensity of pressure due to soil
backfill is 310 kN/m and that water is ANS : 5.85 kN, 5.85 kN, 16.13 kN
118 kN/m.
D 22. Problem
0.5m
A pin-connected circular arch supports a 50
kN vertical load as shown in the figure.
Neglecting the weights of the members.
6m
11 8 kN/m A ·3 10 kNim
Determine the required tension in the
(1) <D Which of the following gives the bending
ground anchor BC necessary for moment that act on the cross section at
equilibrium. 1-1.
(2) Determine the horizontal @ Which of the following gives the shear
reaction at A force that act on the cross section at 1-1 .
@ Determine the vertical reaction at A. @ Which of the following gives the normal
ANS: 311.38 kN, 460.12 kN, 7.85 kN
ANS : 18.4 kN.m, 3.66 kN, 13.66 kN
Three Hinged Arch
Parabolic Cables
21. Problem
23. CE Board May 2012
The three-hinged arched is subjected to the
two concentrated forces shown. The suspended girder shown is supported by
a series of hangers, uniformly spaced along a
parabolic cable.
STRUCTDRll .DESl6N (Strength of Materials) _: 3
I
<D Which of the following gives the area of CD Dete~t.Jbe horizontal reaction at A. CD Which of the following gives the stress of
aluminum bar so th;=it the slab will remain @ How much ,i.s the normal stress in strut BC, steel. ·
. level after it is attached to the rods. with cross sectional dimensions of 6 mm x @ Which of the following gives the stress of
® Which of the following gives the stress in 76m~. '· concrete.
the steel rod if M = 18000 kg ANS: 3.75mm @ If the strut AB were placed by a 16 mm 0 @ Which of the following gives the shortening
@ Which of the following gives the stress in steel cable, determine the normal stress in of the column.
the aluminum rod if M = 18000 kg. the cable. ANS: 76.25 MPa. 5.7 MPa,
23. Problem
AN~: 2571 mm 2, 235.44 MPa, 1.9mm
41.20MPa ANS : 15.8 kN, 91.67 MPa, 90.7 MPa
Three rods, each with an area of 300 mm 2,
jointly support the load of 20 kN, as shown.
Assuming there was no slack or stress in the 28. Problem
21. Problem rods before the load was applied, find the
25. CE Board May 2012
stress in each rod. Here, Es= 200 x 109 N/m2 A reinforced concrete column 250 mm in
As shown in the figur(l, _a rigid qeam with An 8 mm diameter steel rod, 20 m. long diameter is design·ed to carry on axial
-and fa = 83 x 109 N/m2.
negligible mass is pinned at one · end and supports a 10 kN weight Find the max. compressive load of 400 kN. Using allowable
supp'orted by two rods. The baam was initially tensile stress in the rod. Unit weight of steel is stresses of Sc = 6 MPa and S5 = 120 MPa,
horizontal before the load Pwas applied. 77 kN/m3.
determine the required area of reinforcing
ANS: 199.70 MPa
steel. Assume that Ee = 14 GPa and
E5 = 200 GPa.
Steel ANS: 1323 mm 2
A=600mm2
26. Problem
E=200GPa Aluminum
L=4m A=900mm 2 A steel wire 10 m. long hanging vertically
E=70GPa supports a tensile load of 2000 N. Neglecting 29. Problem
L=3 m
the weight of the wire, determine the required
diameter if the stress is not to exceed A steel bar50 mm in diameter and 2 m. long is
140 MPa and the total e'longation ·is not surrounded by a shell of cast iron 5 mm thick.
3m 2m Im ANS: exceed 5 mm. Assume E = 200-GPa. Compute the load that will compress the
ANS: 5.05mm combined bar a total o~i'"mm in the length of
P=l20 kN
... i m. For steel, E = 200 x 109 Nlm2, and for
24. CE Board May 2012 cast iron, E = 100 x 109 N/m2.
CD Compute the elongation of steel if ·
P= 120 kN. The pin jointed assembly supports a billboard STAT/CALLY ANS: 240kN
@ Compute the elongation of aluminum if
P= 120 kN .
3 m. high x 4 m. wide on each end. The total
weight of the billboard is 30 kN.
INDETERMINATE
@ Find the vertical movement of P if H = 1.5 m. 0 = 60" MEMBERS
P= 120 kN . Wind pressure q = 1.7 kPa TORSIONAL STRESSES
ANS: 1.75 mm, 3.51 mm, .92 mm Wind pressure coefficient. C = 1.0.
27. Problem
'
30. Problem
A reinforced concrete column, 5 m. high has a
22. Problem cross section of 400 mm x 400 mm. It is Compound shaft shown is attached to rigid
reinforced by four steel bars each -20 mm in SLIPJ>Orts.
An aluminum bar having a cross-sectional diameter and carries a load of 1000 kN.
area of 160 mm2 carries the axial loads at the Youngs modulus for steel is 200000 Nlmm2 Forthe bronze segment AB :
positions shown in the figure. If E = 70 kPa, and that for concrete is 15000 N/mm 2. Diameter = 75 mm
compute the total deformation of the bar. G = 35 GPa
Assume that the bar is suitably braced to 't=60 MPa
prevent buckling. -
 . «UCIURAl DI:SIGN (Theory of Structures)

15. Problem 17. Problem 19. Problem DETERMINATE FRAMES

A propped beam 6 m. long is subjected to the
action of 'a couple of moment equal to
120 kN .m at the simply supported end .
From' the given restrained .beam subjected to a 21. CE Board Nov. 2011
A beam having a span of 4 m. is supported at
concentrated load of 36 kN at C.
the left end by a spring which has a spring The wind pressure coefficients on the gable
constant of 60 kN/m . The beam carries a 36~N'' frame shown subjected to wind pressure , p =
uniform load of 800 N/m. E = 10000 MPa, ! -3m--j-J .5m--j 1.44 kPa and as follows: Wind force is a

~-n- -
MA=l20 kN .m IB /·= 60 x 10 6 mm 4.

W=800 Nim ~ '"&' ' ·

<D Which of the following gives the reaction at
A.
(?) Which of the following gives the moment
at B.
@ Which of the following gives the location of
max. deflection from A.
© Which of the following gives the max.
deflection.
160
ANS : 30, 60 kN.m, 2 m., El
16. CE Board May 1999
A propped beam having a span of 20 m.
carries a triangular load which varies from 10
kN/m at the fixed end to zero at the other
support.
(D Which of the following gives the reaction at
B.
@ Which of the following gives the location of
max. deflection from the propped end .
@ Which of the following gives the max.
deflection of the beam.
ANS : 20 kN, 8.94 m. from B,
3812 . ANS : 900 N, · 1200 N.m, - 1800 N.m,
8 (max. deflect,on)
n:,
<D Which of the following gives the reaction at
point A.
@ Which of the following gives the moment
at B.
@ Which of the following gives the deflection
of the spring .
ANS : 820.52 N, - 3118 N.m,
13.67 mm
RESTRAINED BEAMS
18. Problem
A restrained beam 6 m. long carries a
triangular load which varies from 1000 N/m at
A to zero at B. Assume Et'= 20000 N/m2.
<D Find the reaction at B.
@ Find the moment at B.
@ Find the moment at A.
© Find the deflection at the mid-span_.
@ Location of max. deflection from B.
84.4 mm, 3.15 m.
Al ___' ---------~--------'
,
I· pressure if the coefficient is positive and a
suction if the coefficient is negative. Design
wind force is computed as the product of the
wind pressure and the coefficient. Consider
design tributary width of the gable frame as 6
<D Which of the following gives the restrained
m. If the roller support at B were changed to a
moment at B.
hinged support and a hinge is added at D.
(?) Which of the following gives the restrained
moment at A.
@ Which of the following gives the reaction at
A.
ANS : • 24 kN.m, -12 kN.m, -14.67 kN
20. Problem
From the given restrained beam subjected to
two concentrated loads Pt = 25 kN and
P2= 40 kN .
P,=25 kN P 1 =40 kN
t t
Im 1.8 m 1.2.m
L=4m
<D Compute the moment at A.
(?) Compute the moment at B.
@ Compute the section modulus of the beam
if ii has an allowable bending stress of
120 MPa.
ANS : - 24.14 kN.m, • 28.21 kN.m, <D Determine the vertical reaction at A of the
235x 103 mm3 supporting gable arch.
@ Determine the horizontal reaction at B of
the supporting gable arch .
@ Determine the horizontal reaction at A of
the supporting gable arch .
ANS . 20.14 kN, 12.65 kN,
35.72 kN
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GEOTECHNICAl 13 GEOTECHNICAl

For a constant head laboratory For a variable head permeability test, From the following figure:
permeability tes.t on a· fine sand , the the following are given:
following values are given:
Length of specimen . . .... . . _300 mm Length of soil specimen .. . · 200 mm
Diameter of specimen . .. .. . . 200mm Area of soil specimen . . . . . 1000 mm2
Head difference . . . , .. . . . .. . 400mm Area of stqnd pipe . . . . . . . . 40 mm2
Volume of water collected Head difference at time t = 0 is 500 mm ·
in 4 min. . . . . . 420 cu.cm. Head difference at time t-
Void ratio of the soil specimen .. .. 0.55 = 3 min is 300 mm
G) Compute the coefficient of G) What is-the equation in determining
permeability in cm/sec. (J) Compute the hydraulic conductivity the equivalent coefficient of
® Compute the discharge velocity in of the soil in cm/sec. permeaqility in , the horizontal
cm/sec. ® Compute the seepage velocity if the direction. ·
@ Compute the seepage velocity. porosity of soil = 0.25 ® What is the equivqlent .coefficient of
@ What was the head difference at permeability in · th~ · horizontal
Ans. 4.178 x 10-3 cm/sec., time t = 100 sec. direction if each soil 'layer is 3 m.
Porous Sront
5.~7 x 10:-3 cm/sec., Ans. 2.27 x 10•3 cm/sec., thick and has the given values of
15.7 x 10-3 cm/sec. K1 , K2, K3 and l<,i.
9.08 x 10-3 cm/sec., D 4 inches @ What is the total flow if iav = 0.70 '--
376.48 mm H1 0.2 feet Ans.
. K1 0.00471 ft/min 1
h 1.25 feet KH(eq.) = H(KH1 H1+ KH2 H2 + KH3 H3
d 1.5 inches + KH4 H4 + ... KHnHnJ •.
In a constant head permeability test in
H2 0.3 feet 8.025 X 10·4 cm/sec.,
0

-.
the laboratory, the following are given:
For a falling head permeability test, the K2 0.000522 ft/min. 6.741 x 10-5 m3/sec.
Length of soil specimen= 25 cm.
following are given. Length of specimen H 0.5 feet
Cross sectional area of soil specimen
is 380 mm, area of specimen= 6.5 cm 2,
= 105 cmi hydraulic conductivity of-soil specimen is
If the value of the hydraulic conductivity G) Determine the total flow in tt3/min.
0.175 cm/min.
is 0.014 cm/sec. and a flow rate of 120 ® Find the equivalent value of Kt for
cm3/min must be ro,aintained through the G) What should be the area of the both sand and silt.
soil, determine the. following
,I·
: stand pipe for the head to drop from @ Determine the volume of water
650 cm. to 300 cm. in 8 min? · which percolate after 30 min in cm 3.
G) Head difference across the ® Compute the interstitial velocity
specimen. under the test condition if the soil Ans. 3.543 x 10-4 ft3!min,
® Discharge velocity under the test specimen has a void ratio of 0.50 in
1.624 x 10- 3 ft/min,
condition. cm/sec.
Compute the head difference at 301 cm 3
@ Seepage velodty if the porosity of @
soil sample is 0.20 time equal to 6 min.
Ans. 0.31 cm 2, 0.081 cm/sec.,
Ans. 34.01 cm., 0.019 emfs, 364.16 cm.
·0.095 cmls,
. .tORAUllCS 11 ..HYDilAUllCS

® To what depth can the top of this box

be submerged in an open fresh
water without allowing any' water to
A closed cylindrical tank 2 m. diam. and enter? A triangular gate 1.20 m base and In the figure shown, the gate is 1.2 m.<· ,,
4 m. depth with axis vertical c;_ontains a) 5.32 m; c) 3.25 m. 1.80 m. high is placed on the face of a square and weighs 6690 Newton's.
3 m. depth of water. Air at a pressure of b} 7.61 m. d} ·-,.6.74 dam as shown in the figure. Its bases is Neglecting the thickness of the··gate· and
0.6 kg/cm 2 is pumped into the cylinder . m. hinged and the vertex is attached to a the weight of the chain.
above the liquid surface. @ What is the net pressure over the, top cylindrical buoy whose weight is 440 N.
of the box. The external diameter of the buoy is
CD Determine the total force at the a} 5.23 kPa c} 6.47 kPa 1.2 m. and the weight of the gate is
bottom of the tank. b) 3.20 kPa d} 7.35 kPa 880 N. The mechanism is such that the
a) 13550 kg • c) 15160 '1<9
buoy will open the ·gate if the water
b) 11310 kg d) 14770 kg
surface will rise higher than 4 m.
® Determine the total force acting on
the wall. A vertical circular gate in a tunnel 8 m. in
a) 18550 kg c) 13800 kg diam. has oil (0.80) on one side and air
b) 15670 kg d) 16750 kg on the other side as shown._ If oil is 12 m.
CD Compute the 'normal force acting on
above the invert and the air pressure is
@ Determine the location of the th~ gate due to the oil above the
40 kPa.
resultant force acting on the wall from gate.
the bottom of the tank. a} 45362 N c} 25856 N
a) 1.35 m. · -c) 3.45 m. · b} 33903 N d) 54162 N
b} 2.23 m. d} 4.58 m.
® Compute the normal force acting on
the gate due to the water below the
gate .
a) 12714 N c} 13940 N
b) 14852 N d} 15654 N
A cubical box 1.50 m. on each edge, has CD Compute the hydrostatic force acting
@ Compute the minimum force required
its base horizontal and is half filled with normal to the gate.
to open the gate.
water. The remainder of the box is filled CD Compute the hydrostatic force acting a} 31784.4 N
a) 12714 N c} 13940 N
with air under a gage pressure of on the gate due to the effect of oil. b) 32874.5 N
b} 14852 N d} 15654 N
82 kPa . One of the vertical sides is a) 55.21 kN c) 28111 kN c) 33265.6 N
hinged at the top and is free to swing b) 41 .28 kN d} 31.56 kN d} 34376.7 N
inward. This box is submerged at a
® Compute the location ·of this force ® Compute the location of the normal
certain depth below the water surface.
from the top of the gate. force form the hinge of the gate. A 12 m. x 12 m. gate is installed at the
CD What is the total horizontal force a} 3.62 m. c) 6.25 m. a} 0.47 m. c) 0.79 m. end of water reservoir as shown and is
acting on the sides inside the box. b} 5.47 m. d) 4.50 m. b} 0.65 m. d) 0.95 m. hinged at the top. The gate hinge is 6 m.
a} 341 .14 kN below the reservoir water surface, . The
--. @ Where wit{ a single support be @ What is the length of the cable when
b} 418.42 kN gate is connected by a lever to a
' located to hold the 9iate, in the . the gate is about to open?
c} 188.64 kN rectangular tank of water which is 12 m.
position above the invert_of,t~e gate. a) 1.94 m. c} 3.36 m.
d} 256.32 kN wide (into the paper} and filled with 6 m.
a) 1.25 m. c} 3.6_9 m~t-:r ·b} 2.36 m. d) 4.25 m. of water. The weighi of the tank is
b} 2.62m. d} 4.47m. c,
negligible.
MATIIEMAIIC.S (Geometr~) +
s ,'
SPHERICAL ZONE SPHERICAL 77. CE .Board May 2011 83. . Problem
CONE & SECTOR A aabe has an edge equal to one-half
67. Problem A cylinder is inscribed in a cube .
Find the volume of the solid inside of the edge of another cube.
Find the area of a zone of sphere of 72. CE Board May 2012 <D Find the surface area of the first
the cube but outside the cylinder.
radius 20 cm. if. the altitude of the A spherical sector has a central angle ANS: 1.72 cu.cm. cube if it has an edge equal to
zone is 7 cm. of 30' at the center of the sphere 10on.
ANS: 280n sq.cm. ·•~ having a radius R. Find the radius R @ Find ratio of the surface area of
78. CE Board May 2011 the first cube to the second cube.
if the volume of segment is 231cu.m.
68. Problem ANS : 14.79 cm . A cone is inscribed in a cube such @ Find the ratio of the volume of
that the base is i·n one of the face of the first cube to the volume of
How far from the· center of a sphere the cube 1 cm. x 1 cm. Find the the second cub~.. ,
of radius r should a plane be passed 73. Problem volume ANS. 600, 4, 8
so that the ratio of the areas of the Find the volume and surface area of ANS: 0 .262 cu.cm.
two zones formed is 3:7? a spherical cone in a sphere of radius CYLINDER
ANS: 0.4r 17 cm. if the radius of i.ts zone is 79. Problem 84. CE Board May 2012
8 cm.
69. Problem ANS: 1210.56 cm3, 640 .88 cm 2 lf each edge of a cube is increased by A metallic tube has an ..outside
50%, by how much (percehtage) will
A spherical wooden ball 15 cm. in diameter of 8 cm. and an inside
the volume increase?
diameter sinks to a depth of 12 cm . diameter of 6 cm. It has a total
SPHERICAL ANS: 237.5%
in a certain liquid . Find the area length of 4 m. What is the total
exposed above the !iquid. PYRAMID volume of the metal needed to make
ANS: 45n sq.cm. '
80. Problem the tube?
74. Problem ANS: 8796 .5 cm2
By how much (percentage) should the
Find the volume of a triangular edge of a cube be increased so as to
70. Problem
spherical pyramid whose bas has 85. CE Board Nov. 2012
A spherical segment has 2 parallel angles of 77', 102 · and 121· on a
incfease its surface area by 25%? /
ANS: 11.8% A cylinder has a height of 10 units of
bases. The bigger base is a great sphere of radius 15 cm.
circle with a radius of 80 cm . The ANS: ·2,360 cu.cm. measure and is constructed such that
smaller base has a radius of 30 cm.
81. Problem its volume .aumer.icaUy .equals its
Find the area of the zone in sq.cm. The corners of a cubical box touch lateral surface area. Find its total
75. Problem surface area.
ANS: 37278 sq.cm. the spherical shell that encloses it.
Find the volume of a pentagonal If the volume of the box •is 27000 ANS: 125.66 cm2
ipherical pyramid whose base has cu.m.
71. Problem angles of 105°, 115 ', 125 ' , 135' and /•)
86 . Problem
A sphere -has a diameter of 30 cm. 145 • on a sphere of radius 10 in. <D What is the volume of the sphere? A ~ r is cast from a rectangular
The altitude of the first segment is ANS: 4,950 cu.cm. What is the volu,me of the space
@ piece · alloy 5 cm. by 7 cm. by
6 cm . What is the ratio of area of outside the box but ir,is-ide the 12 era. If the length of the cylinder
zone of the 2nd segment to that of sphere? ,
CUBE is to cm., find its diameter.
the first. ANS: 73459 cu.m., 46459,cu.cm. 1ANS: cm.
ANS: 4:1
76. CE Board Nov. 2011
/ A cube has a volume ·equal to its
82. Problem 8-:- ,. ~ · .,b[em ,
surface area. Find the edge. From a log of circular cross-section ference of the base of a
ANS: 6 · whose radius is 15 cm. and whose <OJ!]a~ <>f revolution is 48 cm., and
length is 2.00 m. largest cubes of ii'.lls••te is 15 cm. Find the total
wood will be cut. How many cubes $Uf;falte, area and volume of /the
. . .~ (' can be made? I~ ,

ANS: 9 cubes 6.69 m2 , 255588 cu.m.

MAillfMAII CS (T rigonometr~)
63. Problem
The angles of elevation of the top of · ·
a tower at two_points 30 m. and 80
m. from the foot of the tower, on a _
horizontal line, are complimentary. · ·
What is the height of the tower?
ANS: 49 m.
:.·· ._
._. .,.'f•-- .
64. Problem
The angles of elevation of the top of
a tower were observed from points A
and B which lie on a horizontal line
passing through the foot of the
tower. B is 5 m. away from the
tower. A and Bare 8 m. apart. The
angle at B is twice as much as that at
A. How high is the' toWer? · f::
ANS: 6.24
65. Problem
A triangle has two known sides,
namely AB = 40 m, AC = 60 m. Point
D is on line AB such that AD = 25
m. Point E is on the line AC such
that the area ADE is one third of the
area of ABC. How far is E from A?
ANS: S. 43.84' E.
66. Problem
'Two si'des of a triangular plot of land
are 52 m. and 34 m., respectively. If
the area of the plot is 620 sq.m., find
the length of fencing required to
enclose the plot.
ANS: 122.6 m.
•.
; . _.....
67. Problem
A ship P sails at steady speed of 45
km/h in a direction of N. 58 • W.
from a port. At the same time,
another ship Q leaves the port at a
steady speed of 35 km/h in a
direction N 15 • E. Determine their
distance apart after 4 hrs.
ANS: 193 km.
' :-.·
68. Problem
~~~~i~:
A vertical pole stands on horizontal
ground. A surveyor positioned due ,.
east of the aerial · measures, the .- ' '
elevation of the tori as 48 •. He
moves due soutli ' 30 111. an'd measures
the elevation as 44 •. Determine the
-f--~.¢, _.•'. height of the vertical pole .
,,,,,,.. ,
ANS: 58.65 m.
69. Problem
The area of a field is in the form of a
quadrilateral ABCD where AB = 39.8
m., BC = 42.5 m. , CD= 62.3 m. and
DA = 21.4 m. The angle BCD is equal
to 56 • and the BAD is 114 · ,
determine its area.
ANS: 1487 m2
70. Problem
A vertical tower AB, 9.60 m. high ,
stands on ground which is inclined
12 • to the horizontal. A stay
connects the top of the tower A to a
point C on the ground 10 m. downhill
from B, the foot of the tower.
Determine the length of the stay and
the angle the stay makes with the
ground.
-ANS: 15.23 m., 38 .07'
71. Problem
The angle of depression of a ship
viewed at a particular instant frorrr ··
the top of a 75 m. vertical cliff is
30 •. Find -the distance of the ship
from the base of the cliff at this
instant. The ship is sailing away from
the cliff at constant speed and 1
minute later its angle of depression
from the top of the cliff is 20 •~
Determine the speed of the ship in
km/h.
ANS: 4.57 km/h
,·
4
72. Problem Oetermine, correct to the nearest
.centimeter, the width of the road·
From the top of a vertical cliff 80 rn . and the height of the building .
high, the angles of depression of two 1AH:S: 9.43 m., 10.56 m.
buoys lying due west of the cliff are
23 • and 15 ', respectively. How far
are the buoys apart? 77. Problem
ANS: 110.1 m. . The elevation of. a tower from two
points, one due east of the tower and
73. Problem the other due west of it are 20· and
From a point on horizontal ground, a 24', respectively, and the two points
surveyor measures the angle of of observation are 300 m apart. Find
elevation of the top 6f: a flagpole as . the · height ,0f.- the _tower to the,,,
18 " 40'. He moves 50 m. nearer to · nearest meter.
the flagpole and measures the angle ANS: 60 m.
of elevation as 26 • 22' . Determine
the height of the flagpole . 78. Problem
ANS: 53 m .
The perimeter of a triangular lot is
279.5 m. The interior angles are
74. P,roblem so· , 60' and 70' . Find the length of
A flagpole stands on the edge of the
the side opposite the biggest angle.
top of a building. At a point 200 m. ANS: 102 m:
from the building, the angles of
elevation of the top and bottom of
the pole are 32 '_;. and 30' ,
respectively. Calculate the height of SPHERICAL
the flagpole . TRIGONOMETRY
ANS: 9.50 m.
79. Problem
75. Problem
Solve for a from the spherical
From a ship at sea, the angle of
triangle whose given parts are:
elevation of the top and bottom of q;·
b = n ' 38 ', A= 115°51' and C = 90"
vertical lighthouse standing on the
edge of a vertical cliff ~re 31' and
ANS: 116 °55'
26', respectively. If the lighthouse is
25 m. high, calculate the height of BO. Problem
the cliff.
From the given parts of a spherical
ANS: 107.8 m. triangle ABC, a = 120·, b = 73' 15'' '::i
and c = 62 • 45'. Find the value of
76. Problem angle A.
ANS: 137 °56'
From a window 4.2 m. above
horizontal ground, the angle
depression of the foot of a building
across the road is 24 • and the angle
of elevation of the top of the
building is 34 ·.
STRDtTDRAl DESIGN
. I •
CD What is the tension in the cable at mid-
span, point B, whose slope is zero.
® What is the vertical reaction at support A.
@ What is the resulting sag, y if the
maximum tension in the cable is 300 kN?
ANS : 360 kN, 180 kN, 4.15 m.
24. Problem
The weight of a transmission cable is
1.5 kg/m. distributed horizontally and carries a
maximum tension of 6000 kg. If the allowable
sag of the cable is 30 m.
CD Which of the following gives the horizontal
distance between the electric posts
supporting the transmission cable .
® Which of the following gives the
approximate length of transmission cable.
@ Which of the following gives the exact
length of transmission cable .
ANS: 980 m., 98i44 m.,
.982.4435 m.
25. Problem
The parabolic cable shown carries a uniform
horizontal load of 20 kN/m.
~ A
'l
CD .Compute the value of "a".
® Compute the tension of the cable at A.
@ Compute the tension of the cable at C.
ANS : 17.6 m., 357.9 kN,
436.4 kN
(Eng'g. Mechanics).
Catenary·Cab/es
26. Problem
A catenary cable shown has a weight of
215.82 N/m. It has a tension of 300 kN at its
lowest point of the cable.
w=2 15.82kN/m
CD Find the sag of the cable.
® Find the tension at B.
- @ Find the total length of the cable.
ANS: 22.54 m., 304.9 kN, 502.60 m.
27. Problem
The uniform cable weighing 15 N/m is
suspended from points A and 8. The force in
the cable at Bis known to be 500 N.
CD Determine the tension at A.
® Determine the horizontal distance between
A and 8.
@ Determine the length of the cable .
ANS: 440 N, 33.68 m., 36.44 m.
Cable with
Concentrated Loads
28. Problem
From the given figure of a cable connection
shown.
8 kN
CD Which of the following gives the tension of
the segment CD.
® Which of the followin g gives the value of ft
@ Which of the following gives the tension
of the segment AB .
ANS: 6. 79 kN, 32.2', 6.89 kN
29. Problem
The horizontal distance between the supports .
A and B of a cable is 60 m. with B 24 m. below
A. At a horizontal distances of 15 m, 30 m, 45
m. measured from A, concentrated loads of
200 kN, 400 kN and 200 kN were applied
respectively. The cable sag at the point where
the 400 kN load is applied equal 15 m.
measured from chord connecting A and B.
CD Which of the following gives the horizontal
reactions at A and B.
® Which of the following gives ihe vertical
reactions at A and B.
@ Which of the following gives the reactions
at A and B.
ANS : 640 kN and 160 kN,
877.27 kN, 620.97 kN
Friction
The 200 kg crate with mass center al· G, is
supported on- the horizontal surfaces by a skid
at A and a roller at B. If a force P of 400 N is
required to initiate motion of the crate.
1.2 m 1.2 m
CD Determine the reaction at A.
® Determine the reaction at B.
@ Determine the coefficient of static friction
at A.
ANS: 1246.90 N, 781 N, 0.339
31. Problem
The block brake consists of a pin-connected
lever and friction block at B. The coefficient of
static friction between the wheel and the lever
isµ= 0.30.
CD If a torque of 49.50 N.m is applied to the
wheel , determine the normal reaction at B.
® If a torque of 49.50 N.m is applied
clockwise to the wheel, determine the
required force P applied to the lever to
stop it. ·
@ Determine the required force P applied to
the lever to stop it if the torque of
49.50 N.m is applied counterclockwise to
stop it.
ANS: 1100 N, 394.17 N, _339.17 N
STRIJ(TDRAl DESIGN (Strength of Materials)
For steel segment BC:
Diameter= 50 mm
G = 83 GPa
-i:= 80 MPa
Length of steel = 1 meter
Which of the •following gives the ratio of the
lengths of the bronze and steel so that each
material will be stressed to its maximum ,,.
permissible limit.
ANS_: 1.186
31. Problem
The solid bar of circular,cross section shown is
subjected to a torque..of 1 kN .m at its free end
and a torque of 3 kN..m at its.'change of
section. Assume G = 80000 MPa.
CD Which of the following gives the shearing
stress of the 100 mm diam. bar.
(?) Which of the following gives the shearing
stress of the ~O mm diam. bar.
@ • Which of the;:Jollowing gives Iii~ angle of
twist at its free end.
. '"·.
ANS: 20.37 MPa, 40.7 MPa, 0.53'·
32. CE Board May 2012
A cantilever hollow circular bar 5 mm thick with
outside diameter of 75 mm is subjected to a
torque of 3 kN .m at its free end. Find the max.
shear stress in the bar.
ANS: 83.10 Ml'a
33. Problem
For a solid steel shaft that will not twist
tl1rough more than 3· in a 6 m. length when
subjected to a torque of 14 kN/m, what
maximum shearing stress is developed?
Use 83 GN/m2.
ANS: 43.4 MPa
34. Problem
Determine the length of the shortest 2 mm
bronze wire which can be twisted through two
cofnple~ turns without exceeding a shearing
stress of 70 MPa. Use G = 35 GPa.
ANS : 6280mm
·"· ,..,._ •.
· it)RS/ON-for
THIN WALLED TUBES
35. Problem
A tube 3 mm. thick has the elliptical shape
shown in the figure. What torque will cause a
shearing stress of 60 MN/m2?
D ~ D maximum shearing stress and
elor~ ~ 3 helical steel spring composed
of 20 IOf 20 mm. diameter wire on a
mean ~ of 80 mm. when the spring is
- - -150 nUI:l - - - - 1 sllpporfmJaJoad of 2 kN . Use G = 83 GN/m 2.
ANS : 6280mm ANS : _,-,_,,
36. Problem and MOMENT
A tube 3 mm. thick has the shape shown in
the figure. Find the shearing stress caused by
a torque of 700 N.m if dimension a= 75 mm.
39. Problem
From the given beam subjected to the loads
as shown .in the figure.
ANS: 64.30 MPa
CD Compute the maximum shear.
(?) Compute the maximum positive moment.
HELICAL SPRING @ Compute the maximum negative moment.
ANS: 17 kN, 9.45 kN.m, -12 kN.m
37. Problem
Two steel springs arranged in 40. Problem
series as shown in the figure
D=200 mm The beam is loaded with a uniform load of
support a load P. The upper da25
n =l2 20 kN/m and two concentrated loads of 50 kN
spring has 12 turns of 25 mm
as shown in the figure .
T
diameter wire on a mean radius
~~
of 100 mm. The lower spring
consists of 10 turns of 20 mm
diameter wire on a mean radius
1>=150 nvn
d=20
Lll lttffiIBmfM• ~,.
n=IO 20~m
of 75 mm . If the maximum
shearing stress in either spring
.. p
must not exceed 200 MN/m2 Im 4m Im
and using Eq. 3-10 and G = 83 GN/m 2.
CD Determine the value of "W" kN/m so that it
will be in equilibrium.
CD Compute the maximum value of P. (?) Determine the maximum moment of the
(?) Compute the total elongation of the
beam.
assembly.
@ Location of nearest point of inflection from
@ Compute the equivalent spring constant
A.
by dividing the load by the total elongation .
ANS : 3498.28 N, 154 mm., 22.72 kN/m ANS : 36 kN!m, • 26 kN/m, 1.197 m.
STRUCTURAL D[SIGN (Theory of Structure~) 4
22. CE Board May 2011 MOMENT DISTRIBUTION 26. Problem THREE MOMENT
The entrance of a warehouse has a roof that of BEAMS A continuous beam ABC is supported by EQUATION of BEAMS
supports a roof load of 8 kN/m. The supports rollers at A and B and a fixed end at C. It
Band C are considered as simply supported. 24. Problem carries a uniform load of 4 kN/~ distributed
along span AB. Using modified moment
w =8 kN/m A continuous beam is fixed at both A and C
distribution method. A contim.101:1s beam A, B, C have different
and supported by a roller at B as shown in the
figure . moment of inertias. BC is twice that of AB .
70 kN
4 kN /m
45 kN/m

7.5 m.
CD Determine the vertical reaction at C.
C2:l Determine the reaction at the column
support.
@ Determine the maximum negative moment
at BC.
ANS . 22.5kN, 37.5kN, 2-9kN.m
23. CE Board May 2012
The pin jointed assembly supports a billboard
3 m. high x 4 m. wide on each end. T-he total
weight of the billboard is 30 kN .
H=1 .5m . 0=60"
Wind pressure q = 1.7 kPa
Wind pressure coefficient, C = 1.0.
A
4m
CD Compute the moment at A.
@ Compute the max. shear of the beam .
@ Compute the max. positive moment of the
beam.
ANS: -17.5 kN.m, 8.4375 kN,
16.25kN.m
25. Problem
A continuous beam is fixed at both ends A and
C and is supported by a roller at B. It carries a
uniformly disbibuted load of 4 kN/m.
Assuming constant El.
C
,.,,,. C
'"'"'F"' - ,,.,,,
8m 6m 2m
<D Which of the following gives the value of -
CD Compute t~e moment at B. 6A1a
@ Compute the moment at C. ~ factor due to the contribution of the
@ Compute the max. positive moment.
uniform load acting on the span AB to be
ANS : -10.26 kN.m, + 5.13 kN.m, used in the three.moment equation .
13.22 kN.m @ Which of the following gives the value of
6A2b
12L2 factor due to the contribution of the
concentrated load acting on the span BC
to be used in the three moment equation.
27. CE Board Nov. 1998
@ Which of the following gives the value of
From the beam shown in the figure .
the moment at B.
3 kN
ANS: 5~60 kN.m 2, 5~5 kN.m 2,
- 261.875 kN.m.

w= 4 kN/m 29 . Problem
CD Which of the following gives the fixed end
moment at B due to the concentrated load The beam shown has a span of 12 m. which is
A C
inkN .m. fixed at both ends and supported by a roller at
@ Which of the following most nearly gives the cenler.
w = 3 kN/m

CD Compute the moment at B.

@ Compute the reaction at A.
the distribution factor at B for the member
AB in %.
@ Which of the following most nearly gives
the moment at B.
-;1.rnv4p.1.111 ~
6m 6m
@ Compute the maximum positive moment
CD Determine the horizontal reaction at A. ANS : + 3.52 kN.m., 38%, <D Find the maximum moment at B.
of the beam .
@ How much is the normal stress in strut BC, - 7.59kN.m @ FJnd the reaction at A.
with cross sectional dimensions of 6 mm x ANS : -155.88 kN.m, 32.01 kN, @ Find the maximum positive moment of the
76mm. 105.52 kN.m beam . ·
@ If the strut AB were placed by a 16 mm 0 ANS: -11.57 kN.m, 8.36 kN,
steel cable, determine the normal stress in 8.36kN.m
th<> r.::ihli>
GEOTECHNICAl 15 16 GEOTECHNICAl

<D Compute the equivalent horizontal
coefficient of permeability.
® Compute the equivalent yertical
coefficient of permeability.
@ Compute the ratio of the equi:-,<alent
horizontal' coefficient of permeability
to the equivalent vertical coefficient
of permeability. · 1.85 hrs.
Ans. 108.9 x 10·4 cm/s,
4.~9 x 10-4 cmls, 24.81
A confined · aquifer underlies an
unconfined aquifer as shown in the
figure.
<D Compute the average coefficient of
permeability of the aquifer.
® Compute the rate of flow.
@ Compute the time required for the
water to pass through the soil if it
has a porosity 0.24 . .
Ans. 23.48 mlsec., 3.1 m3!sec.,
The figure shows the layers of soil in a
tube that is 100 mm x 100 mm in cross-
section. Water is supplied to maintain a
constant head difference of 450 mm
across the sample . The hydraulic
conductivity of the soils in the direction of
flow through them are tabulated as
shown.
Waursupply
,.
The figure shows the layers of soil in a
tube that is 100 mm,•J( 100 mm in cross-
section. Water is supplied to maintain a
constant•. head difference of 450 mm
across the sample. The hydraulic
conductivity of the soils in the direction of
flow through them are tabulated as
shown.
CD Compute the hydraulic gradient.
-WateF supply
@ Compute the equivalent hydraulic
conductivity.
@ Compute the value of K2.
Ans. 0.00192, 6.25 m/day, 4.05 m/day
Water flows th.rough a sand filter as
shown on the figure . The soil has a
200 200 200
cross sectional area of 0.25 m2.
mm mm mm

<D Compute the equivalent horizontal
coeff. of permeability. --------------- ··1·
h=450mm
® Compute the hydrauljc gradient.
@ Compute the . fl,9,,"Y .rate fro_m one
stream to anot!J€f, per meter width.
Ans. 27.50 m/day, 0.0065,
8.67 m3~day/m
200 200 200
mm mm mm
KA= 2 x 10 4 emfs
Ka= 3.7 x 10·2 emfs ,
From the figure shows an unconfined
non. homogeneous aquifer between two Kc =.1.2 x 10·5 emfs
water bodies at a depth of 50 m. and
45 m. respectively. <D Compute the equivalent hydraulic
conductivity. _ ,.·
® Compute the .hydraulic gradient.
@ Compute the rate of water ?upply in
cm 3/hr.
Ans. 0.000034 cm/sec.,
0.75, 9.18 cm3/hr.
<D Compute the equivalent hydraulic
conductivity in m/hr.
Ourflow
® Compute the height h A at the
piezometer attached between A
and B.
@ Compute the height hB at the
piezometer attached between B
and C.
0.5 m 0.5m 0.5 m
Ans. 0.001224 m/hr, KA, =22 x 10·2cm1s ·Kar =1.8 x 1o-2cm!s Kc, =3 x 10·2an1s
KAy = 1.8 x 10-3cm/s . Kay~ 2.4 x 1o-3cm/s Key= 3.2 x 10-lcm1s
424.50 mm., 423._
36 _mm.
(D Compute ·_ the coefficient of
permeability of the sand filter in
cm/s.
® Compute the flow of water through
the soil in liters/sec.
Two observation wells have been @ Compute·· the interstitial velocity if
constructed in the formation shown. The the soil has a void ratio. of 0. 71 in
flow rate-is " 0.01 m3/hr per unit width ;• meters per minute. ·
of the formation . Ans,· 0.0223 cm/sec.,
0.03345 Ii/sec., 0.0193 mlmin.
 HYDRAULICS 9 10 HYDRAUllCS ·

<D Compute the total hydrostatic force ® Find the. friction force between the
acting on the gate. gate and runners.
A vertical rectangular gate as shown is a) 384.40 kN c) 457.20 kN ~ 58744.6 N
2 m. wide, 6 m. high is hinged at the top, b) 251 .10 kN @167.50 kN ~39730.5 N _
has oil (sp.gr. = 0.84) standing 7 m. c) 76525.3 N
deep on one side, the liquid surface ® Compute the location of the center of d) 87841 .2 N
being under a pressure of-. 1-8.46 kPa. wessure from B.
®) 1.38 m. c) 3.35 m. • @ Find the force necessary lo raise the
b) 2.23 m. d) 4.28 m. gate.
<D Find the depth of the center· of
@1) 41960.5 N
@ Compute the horizontal force b) 51634.1 N
pressure of section A1 from the liquid · exerted by tt)e wall at A-· - c) 67486.4 N
surface. ~ 215.36 kN c) 485.62 kN d) 74121.2 N
a) 4.25 m. c) 5.14 m. ~ 1·28.42 kN d) 374.85 kN
b) 6.24 m. d) 3.28 m.

@ Find the magnitude of the hydrostatic

force on one side of the plate.
a) 2415 kN c) 3266 kN A tank with vertical sides is 1.20 m. -
<D Compute the hydrostatitc force acting b) 1344 kN d) 4215 kN A vertical rectangular sluice gate at the square, 3.0 m deep and is filled to· a
on the gate. bottom of the dam is 0.6 m wide and 1.8 depth of 2.70 m with water. A cube of
a) 365.14 kN @ Find the depth of the center of m high and exposed to water pressure wood having a specific gravity of 0.50
~ 120.32 kN pressure of the ~hole section from on one side corresponding lo a head of measuring 60 cm on an edge is placed
@ 174:04 kN the liquid surface. 15 m above its center. Assuming the in the water so that it will float.
d) 236.12 kN a) 5.23 m. c) 6.55 m. gate on stem to weigh 2230 N and the
p) 4.22 m. d) 7.18 m. coefficient of friction of gate on· runners
- @ How far is the force acting below the to be 0.25. CD Find the weight of volume of water
displaced
hinged.
a) 2.36 kN c) 4.07 kN
a) 1.025 m. cl 3.145 m. b) 3.14 kN d) 1.06 kN
b) 2.316m. {!1)4.705m.

@ How much horizontal force applied al A gate 3 m. high is 1.5 m. wide is hinged @ Determine the depth that the water
the bottom · is needed to open the at point B and rests against a smooth will rise inside the tank from its
~te. · wall at A. Point A is 1.8 m. vertically or.iginal water level.
I@ 136.48 kN · above B. If the total depth of sea water is f1.8 a) 0.025 m. c) 0.050 m. ·
4.6m. b) 0.075 m. d) 0.010 m.
b) 225.12 kN J.
c) 348.75 kN
"d) 458.69 kN @ What will be the change in pressure
· rr on one side of the tank.
a) 1.231 kN
CD Find the hydrostatic fore~ acting on b) 2.417 kN
the depth." c) 3.265 kN
a) 124568 N d) 4.251 kN
A vertical plate shown is submerged in b) 195814 N I •

vineg?r having a sp.gr. = 0.80. Assume (CJ) 158922 N

unit weight of water lo be 9.79 kN/m 3. d) 182982 N
MATlltMATICS (Geometr_y)
88. Problem
The lateral area of ii circular cylinder
is 120 ft 2 and its volume is 300 ft3.
Find its radius and altitude.
ANS: 5 ft, 3.82 ft.
89. Problem .,- ,;j.
If the elements of an oblique
cylindrical block are 12 inches and
the radius of the base is 4 inches,
what should be the inclination of the
block so that it will not tit:> over?
ANS: 33. 41' , . . pyramid having a re.ctangular base
CONE
90. CE Board May 2012
If a cone has a,.diarneter of -80 mm
and a perpendicular height of
120 mm, calFulate its_volume in cm 3
and its curved .surface area.
ANS: 201 .1 cm3 , 159.0 cm2
91. Problem
A hole of 2 cm. radius is to be made
through a right circular cone having a
radius of 6 and altitude of 10 cm.
Find the total volume removed. ·~
ANS: 97.74
92. Problem
.A wooden co'ne of altitude 10 cm. is
to be sawed into two parts of equal
weight. · A radius of' 4 cm . How far
from the vertex should the cut
parallel to the..base be made?
ANS: 7. 94 cm.
93. Problem
The lateral area of a right circular
cone is 3,840n cm 2, ra11<;! its slant
height is 80 cm. Find the volume of
the cone.
ANS: 154,415.56 cm3
5
94. Problem 99. CE Board May 2012 / 1D4. CE Board Nov. 2012
,,.
The lateral area ;,of a right circular A metal Sf?here weighing 24 kg is A ~ has a rectangular base
cone is four times the area of the . melted down and recast into a solid 3.60,an. by 5.40 cm. Determine the
base. Find the angle at which an cone which has· a base with a radius vollume :and total surface area of the
element of the cone is inclined to the of 8 cm. The metal used has a p ~ i f ~ach of its sloRing edges is
density of 8000 kg/ m3 , 15% is l~st in 15,ccm. .
base.
ANS: 75 °31' the recasting pro~ss. The AN& 7 cm3, 152•i 1 cm2
perpendicular height of the cone is
95. Problem not readily known. What is the 1u5. Problem
diameter of the metal sphere?
A rexct.angular piece of metal having
The altitude of an oblique circular ANS: 17.88 cm.
dimensions 4 cm. by 3 cm. by 12 err,.
cone is 8 cm. and its longest element
is melted down and recast into a
is 17 cm. Find the length of the 100. CE Board May 2012
shortest element if its volume is
A cone has a diameter of 80 mm a.nd measuring 2.5 cm. by 5 cm.
54rr cm 3 •
a perpendicular height of 120 mm. Calculate the perpendicular height of
ANS: 10 cm.
Calculate its volume and curve the pyramid.
surface area. ANS: 34.56 cm.
96. Problem ANS: 0.201 cu.cm., 15895.3
'
A right circular cone has a radius .of 6 106. Problem
cm. and an · altitude" of ·10 cm.· A Find the voJume _of a . regular
hole 0f 2 crn. radius is to be made PYRAMID
hexagonal pyramid if the
through the v~rtical axis of the cone, perpendicular height is 16.0 cm . and
find the total volume removed.
ANS: 97.74 cm3
I 101. CE Board Nov. 2012
the side of base \s 3.0 cm.
A square pyramid has a perpendicular ANS: 125 cm3
height of 4 cm. If a side of the base
97. Problem is 2.4 cm. long, find the volume and 107. Problem
total surface area of the pyramid .
T-he lateral area of a right circular A buoy consists of' a hemisphere
,ANS: 113.1 cm3 , 113.1 cm2
cone is 416.27 cm 2• Its altitude is surmounted by a cone. The diameter
2/3 of its radius. Determine the of the cone and hemisphere is 2.5 m.
radius of the cone.
102. CE Board May 2012
and the slant height of the cone is
ANS: 10.5 cm. A pyramid has a square base of side 4.0 m. Determine the volume and
8 cm. and is 20 cm. high. If it is cut surface area of the buoy .
98. CE Board May 2012 parallel to and ,7 cm. from its base, ANS: 10.3 m3 , 25.5 rrl
determine, the ratio of the volumes
A metal .sphere with a specific gravity
of the smaller pyramid formed to the
of 8000kg/m 3 originally weighs 24 kg.
oliginal pyramid. FRUSTUM of a CONE
It underwent a process of recasting
ANS: 0.275
and was formed into a solid cone
with a base having a rad.ius of 8 cm.
·,:-s. Problem
Assuming 15% of the nietal Y-(as lost_in 103. Problem ~ i n e the volume and total
the procedure, what is the Find the volume and the total surface s ~ area of a frustum of a cone if
perpendicular height of the n~w area of a regular hexagonal bar of t~ ·· meter of the ends are 6.0 cm.
cone. metal of length 3 m. if each side of anH ◄,0 cm. and its perpendicular
ANS: 38.05 cm. the hexagon is 6 cm. tis 3.6 m.
ANS: 28060 cm3 , 1. 099 m2 ,ANS: 11.6 cm 3 , 99.6 cm2
 (Eng'g. Mechanics)
32. Problem
The homogeneous semi-cylinder has a mass
of 100 kg and mass center at G. · Coefficient of
static fric;tjpn between the plane and the
cylinder is 0.30.
G) Determine the largest angle e of the
inclined plane upon which it rests so that it
does r:ot slip down the plane.
@ Determine the value of 0 so that it does
not slip down the plane.
@ Determine the normal reaction at A.
ANS : 16.7', 42.62', 939.62 N
33. Problem
, A plank 10 m. lon'd Is placed in a. horizontal
position with., iis end resting on two inclined
plane~ as shown in the figure. The angle of
fri ction is 10·.
G) Determine h_ow close the load P can be
· placed from point A before slipping
impends.
@ Determine how ·close the load P can be
placed from point B before sliP.ping
impends.
@ If the load P is placed at the center of the
plank, determine the maximum angle that
the plank makes with the horizontal at
which slipping1mpends.
Ans. 5.87 m.,: 1.,17 m., 50' ·
'·:·. --.
5
.··•. -i ..
~ ~
34. CE Board Nov. 2009 G)Determine the value of 0 to obtain the G) Determine the maximum vertical force P
smallest possible,·value of P so that ttie that maybe applied to AB without causing
The 10 'm.·ladder weighing 35 kg is resting on crate is on the verge of moving. the disk to slip at C.
a horizontal floor at A and on the wall at B
~ Determine the smallest value of P. @ Determine the normal reaction at C.
makirig an angle of 60~ from the horizontal.
C Determine the normal reaction between @ Determine the reaction at B.
The coefficient of friction between the ladder
the crate and the horizontal floor.
and the floor and between the ladder and the
ANS: 181.97 N, 606.60N,
wall is 0.25. ANS: 16.7', 28.73 N, 91.72 N 412.85 N
36. P.rpblem 38. Proble.m ·
fhe three bars have weighs of WA = 20 kN, Blocks B and D weighs 75 kN and 30 kN
We = 40 kN and We = 60 kN . respectively. respectively . Coefficient of friction between
Coefficients of static friction at the surfaces of blocks A and B is 0.6 and between blocks A
contact are shown in the figure.
and horizontal floor C is 0.40. Coefficient of
friction between the pulley and cable is 0.50.
· : :.iJ:~:::··. : / 8 =0.3
µ=0.5 E
p
: :A·
.<-
G) Determine the distance •x· to which the
72 kg man can climb on the ladder without G) Determine the smallest horizontal force P
causing the ladder to slip at its lower end needed to move block A. D=30kN
A. @ Determine the tension of the cable
@ Determine the reaction at the wall at B. supporting block C. G) Determine the tension of the cable at E.
@ Determine the reaction at the horizontal @ Determine the normal force between @ Determine the frictional fprce between
floor at A. blocks A and B. block A and the floor C. --;-.:: ..
ANS : lJ.5 m., 254.6 f:f, 1018.5 N @· Determine the frictionai force _between
ANS: 63.52 kN, 40.49 kN, blocks A and B.
119.04 kN
ANS: 13.68 kN, 13..68 kN,
35. Problem 38.51 kN
37. Problem
The crate has a weight W = 100 N and the
coefficient of static friction at the surface is A 35 kg disks rests on an inclined surface for 39. Problem
µ = 0.30. A force P is applied at an angle 0 which µs = 0.20.
from the horizontal surface. The simple band brake is constructed so that
35kg p the. ends of the friction strap are connected to
the pin at A and the lever arm at B. The wheel
600 nim
. .,., .....,. ___ ,. n
is subjectsd ,io'· a torque ··of so kN .m.
Coefficient of friction between sttap· and wheel
is 0.50. Radius of wheel is 1.25 m.
,,, ·STRUCTURAL Df:SIGN
41. Problem
A truck with axle loads of 40 kN and 60 kN on
a wheel base of 5 m. rolls across a 10 m.
span.
60 100 40
5rn
(j) Which of the following gives the maximum
bending moment.
(?) Which of the following gives the maximum
shearing force.
(J) Which of the following gives the location of
the 40 kN from the left support when
maximum moment occurs.
ANS: 160 kN.m, 80 kN, 9 m.
42. Problem
A truck and trailer combination crossing a
12 m. span has axle loads of 10 kN, 20 kN
and 30 kN separated respectively by distance
of 3 m. and 5 m.
10 20 30
~ ~
~ ·
Jm Sm
CD Which of the following gives the distance
. of the resultant from the-10 kN load .
@ Which of the following gives the maximum
moment of the beam .
@ Which of the following gives the maximum
shear developed in the span .
ANS: 5 m., 104.15 kN.m, 45 kN
(Strength of Materials) 5
43 Problem ct Determine the max. and min . values of the 46. CE Board Nov. 2007
n·ormal stress that may exist on an-inclined
If a point is subjected to the state of stress as plane making an angle of 30· to the The cross section of the beam shown in the
shown: normal stress. figure is 50 mm· wide by 200 mm deep and
y @ Determine the normal stress on a plane point A is 50 mm above the center of the
cry=30 MPa jnclined at an angle of 30 ' to the normal beam. Assume the 100 kN load acts at the
centroid of the cross section. Hint: Be sure to
axis.
@ Determine the shearing stress on a plane include the shearing stress caused by the
inclined at an angle of 30' to the normal applied load.
Cfx=50 MPa axis.
x-J..1-_..--+1'--
ANS: 36.9', • 46 MPa., 49.63 MPa
,=30 MPa
45. Problem
Et'
I "
(j) Which of the following gives the max.
shearing stress. The properties of the region shown are
(?) Which of the following gives the max. I, =10 x 106 mm4, ly =20 x 106 mm 4 and 100 kN
lxy = 12 x 106 rnm 4. If 0 = 33.7'
CD Compute the normal stress at A.
principal stress .
@ Compute the shearing stress al A.
@ Which of the following gives the min.
@ Compute the principal stress direction
principal stress.
from x-y plane that makes with the
ANS: 50 MPa., 60 MPa., 40 MPa u horizontal . {ff<·
',';4',
d, ),3.
ANS: 70 MPa., 9.74 MPa., 7.78'
44. Problem ---x
A plane element in a body is subjected to a 47. Problem
normal compressive stress in the x-direction of
80 MPa as well as a shearing stress of A simply supported beam is struck at its mid
30 MPa as shown . • point by a weight W = 1 kN falling freely from a
height of h = 100 mm above the top of the
CD Find the principal moment of inertia with beam. The beam is 5 m. long and of circular
respect to the u-axis. cross section 100 mm in diameter. ·
Q• Find the principal moment of inertia with E = 200,000 MPa .
----
3:MP➔rnr=-
1 30 MPa
respect to the v:axis.
@ Find the product of inertia with respect to (D Determine the static deflection of the
80 MPaUJ. 80 MPa
uv axes.
ANS: 2 x 106 mm4, 28 x 106 mm',
beam.
(Z> Determine the maximum deflection of the
beam.
.........
30 tl/{Pa
0 @ Determine the impact force acting on the
beam due to the effect of the 1 kN weight.
ANS: 2.66 mm, 25.86 mm,
9732N
 ,1RUCTURAL DfSIGN (Theory of Structures) -
30. Problem
A beam having a span 'of 12 m. is fixed at both
ends and a hinged at the center. It carries a
uniform load of 40 kN/m .
w=40 kN/m
A
Gm 6 nt
© Calculate the max. shear of the beam.
@ Calculate the moment at A.
@ Calculate the max. positive moment.
ANS: 150 kN, -180 kN.m,
101.25 kN.m
31. Problem
A continuous concrete beam ABC has a total
span of 12 m. It carries a uniform dead load of
· 10 kN/m and a live load of 20 kN/m. It has
fixed ends at A and C and a roller at B. Use
the following load factors : DL = 1.4 , LL= 1.7
A
© Compute the factored moment at B.
@ Compute the max. factored shear of the
beam.
@ Compute the max. factored positive
.moment of the beam.
ANS: -159 kN.m, 151.5 kN,
79.83 kN.m
5
32. Problem INDETERMINATE FRAMES PORTAL METHOD of
A propped beam shown is simply supported at LATERAL.LOADS
34. Problem
A and the right end is assumed to be perfectly on BUILDING FRAMES
fixed.
A frame shown is subjected to a horizontal
w =20kN/m load of 75 kN and a uniform load of 25 kN/m
along member CD. Assume constant value of
36. ::in:J!Jlem
El. Using moment distribution. A given frame shown is subjected to lateral
loads of 301 kN and 50 kN acting at joints C
25 kN/m
and B respectively . Using Portal Method of
R analysis.
30kN C F
<D Compute the moment at the fixed end B. - 3m
(?) Compute the reaction at A. B
@ Compute the deflection at the free end . 75 kN
Assuming El= 24000 kN .m2 3m
_·, A
E , . 11
ANS : -170 kN.m, 179 kN, 24 mm
9m 6m
<D Compute the moment at A.
@ Compute the moment at C.
@ Compute the total reaction at D.
33. Problem ANS. + 9.41 KN.m, • 187.57 kN.m,
115.53 kN <D Compute the moment at D.
A continuous beam carries a uniform load of @ Compute the moment at FC at joint F.
300 kN/m throughout its span. @ Compute the axial force of column AB .
35. Problem
<D If the beam is supported at both ends and ANS: 120 kN.m, 15 kN.m, 2,2,5 kN
at the midspan, compute the moment at From the given frame shown, member AB has
the midspan if the distance between the a value of flexural rigidity of 21 while that of
supports is §_ m. Assume all the supports member BC has a value of flexural rigidity of CANTILEVER METHOD of
are at the same level. · ··
@ If the beam is supported at the midspan
51. 'f. 64kN
LATERAL LOADS
and the two supports at points which will on BUILDING FRAMES
have equal overhangs on both sides and
the dis.lance between the supports equal C 3-;_ Problem
to 6 in., determine the length of the
overhang that will cause equal reactions at
From the· given frame shown and using
Canfifever method of analysis.
the three supports.
@ If the beam is supported at the midpoint
and two supports which have equal
overhangs on both sides and the distance
<D Which of the following gives the moment
between the supports is 6 ni., determine at A.
the length of overhang that will cause @ Which of the following gives the moment
equal moment at the three supports. at B.
ANS : - 1350 kN.m, 2.64 m., @ Which of the following gives the moment
2.45.m. ate.
ANS . 14.08 kN.m, • 28.16 kN.m,
81.92 kN.m
 GEOTECHNICAl
A dense silt layer has the following
pF.operties ..,,.
k
Void ratio e = 0.40,
Effective diameter d10 = 10 µm
Capillary constant C = 0.20 cm 2
Free ground water level is 8.0 m. ·below
the ground surface.
CD Find the height of capillary rise in the
silt. Capillary rise is given h = e~ 0
® Find the vertical effective stress in
kPa at 5 m. depth. Assume Ys = 26.5
kN/m3 and that the soil above the
capillary action rise and ground
surface is partially saturated at 50%.
@ Find the vertical effective stress at 10
m. depth. Assume Ys = 26.5 kN/m 3
and that the soij above the capillary
action rise and ground surface is
partially saturate<;! at 50%.
Ans. 5 m., 134 kPa, 194 kPa
The soil profile shown consists of a layer
of dry sand 4 m. thick which overlies a
layer of clay having a thickness of 6 m.
Ground water table is located at the
interface of the sand and cla .
: ;.
A
23
CD Compute the effective stress at the
bottom of the clay layer.
® If the water table rises by 2 m,
determine the effective stress at the
'bottom of the clay layer.
@ If the water table lowers by 2 m,
determine the effective stress at the
bottom of the clay layer.
Ans. 128.40 kPa, 114.38 kPa,
138.72 kPa
A soil profile is shown in the figure. A
zone of capillary rise of 2.5 m. is on the
sand layer overlying clay. In this zone,
the average degree of saturation is
60% .
A ground surface
2.
CD Compute the effective stress right
below B.
® • Compute the1,.effective stress of C.
•1 t..
@ Compute the effective stress of D.
Ans. 84.32 kPa, 113.875 kPa,
114.15 kPa
24
A granular soil deposit is 4 rn. thick and
underlying it is a clay having a thickness
of 5 rn. There is a water table at the
interface of the soil and the clay. Unit
weight of sand is 15.6 kN/m3 and
saturated unit weight of clay is 17 .8
kN/m 3.
CD What is the effective stress at the
bottom of the clay?
® If the water table rises to the level of
the soil surface, what is the effective
stress at the bottom of the clay?
@ If the ·water is 3 m. above the soil
surface, what is the effective stress
at the bottom of the clay?
Ans. 102.35 kPa, 67.11 kPa,
67.11 kPa
A uniform soil deposit has a void q:itio of
0.60 and a sp.gr. of 2.65. The ·n'atural
··· · ground water table is located at a
distance "h" below the ground surface.
The neutral pressure at a depth of 6 m.
below the ground surface is 34.34 kPa.
Due to capillary moisture, the average
degree of saturation above the ground
water table is 50% .
. , .. GEOTECHNICAl
.ground surface
CD Compute the value of "h".
® Compute the total effective vertical
pressure at a depth of 6 m. below
the ground surface.
@ Compute the lateral pressure at a
depth of 6 m. below the ground
surface if the coefficient of lateral
earth pressure is 0.40.
- Ans. 2.5m.,
80.645 kN/m2,
66.598 kN/m2
The figure shows a layer of granular soil
in a tank with an upward seepage by
applying water through the valve at the .
bottom of the tank. The loss of head
caused by upward seepage between
the levels of A and B is 0.70 m. and
between levels A and C is 0.28 m. The
void ratio of the soil is 0.52 and its
specific gravity is 2.72.
CD Compute the effective stress at C.
@ Compute the critical hydraulic
gredient for zero effective stress.
@ Compute the effective stress at B.
HYDRAUllCS 17 18 HYDRAUllCS
. G) Compute the weight of the ball. ® How high is the said force above the
a) 1.09 N c) 3.41 N bottom?
b} 2.32N d) 4.14N a) 1.23 m. (cJ)0.90m.
The 1 meter diameter cylinder is 8 m. A 600 mm 0 steel pipe, 10 mm thick b) 0.75 m. OJ 1.38 m.
long into the paper and rests in static ® What is the force due to air pressure carries water under a head of 325 m.
equilibrium against a frictionless wall at acting on the ball. @ Compute the force in the bottom
G) Determine the actual stress in kN per hoop.
point B. Assume unit weight of a) 1.25 kN c) 3.28 kN
water= 9.79 kN/m 3. meter length of pipe. a) 22.53 kN
b) 2.36 kN d) 4.77 kN a) 75.42 MPa (D] 41 .21 kN
(6J) 95.65 MPa cj 32.36 kN
@ What total force is required to push
the ball up into the chamber?
CJ 82.14 MPa d) 54.47 kN
d) 69.63 MPa
a) 4.772 kN c) 6.235 kN
b) 5.231 kN d) 7.258 kN @ If the head is increased to 500
meters, what is the actual stress on
the wall in MPa?
G) Compute the weight of the cylinder.

i
a) 2t4.32 MPa
a) 65.71 kN c) 58.65 kN HOOP TENSION A cylindrical tank 4 m. in diam. and 9 m.
428.54 MPa
b) 71 .25 kN d) 85.32 kN high contains liquids A, B and C with
147.15 MPa
equal heights. Sp.gr. of A, B and C are
345.63 MPa
@ Compute the specific gravity of the 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 respectively. The tank is
cylinder. · .@ If the head is increased to 500 m, provided by steel hoops at the bottom
a)1.07 . ' c)3.14 what thickness is required assuming and at the top.
A vertical cylindrical tank is 6 ft. in
b) 2.32 d) 4.28 diameter and 10 ft. high. Its side~ are an allowable tensile stress of 113
MPa and efficiency of the connection G) Compute the total hydrostatic force
held in position by means of two steel
Compute the net horizontal force is 80%. acting on the wall of the tank.
@ hoops, one at the top and one at the
acting on the cylinder. bottom. The tank is filled with water up to a) 13.2 mm ,s.t_ 15.6mm a) 2695.31 kN
a) 7.25 kN c) 6.41 kN b) 12.8 mm ~16.3mm (fil) 2472.12 kN
9 ft.
b) 8.36kN d) 9.79kN CJ 3145.47 kN
G) Compute the hydrostatic force at the d) 3596.50 kN
side of tank.
a) 16315 lb. c) 13521 lb. ·@ Compute the tension of hoops at the
®) 15163 lb. . d) 12412 lb. bottom of the tank.
A wooden storage vat full of oil a) 722.64 kN
A 30 mm. diameter steel ball having a ® Determine the tensile stress at the sp.gr. = 0.80 is in the form of a frustum of b) .667.77 kN
unit weight of 77 kN/m 3 covers a 15 mm. top. a cone, 2 m. diameter at the top and c) 985.36 k.N
diam. hole in the bottom of a chamber in a) 1354 lb. c) 3625 lb. 4 meters diam. at the bottom and 3 m. ~ 883.10 kN
wh!ch gas pressure is 27,000 KPa. @) 2275 lb. d) 4251 lb. high. It is provided with 2 steel hoops,
one at the to.p and one at the bottom. ' @ Compute the tension of hoops at the
@ Determine the tensile stress at the top of the tank.
bottom. G) · Compute the hydrostatic force on the a) 639.51 kN
a) 4258 lb. @) 5307 lb. side of the container. · b) 465.22 kN
b) 3651 lb. d) 3120 lb. (a)J 117.74 kN @ 352.96 kN
OJ 165.32 kN d) 526.35 kN
c) 218.92 kN
F d) 284.27 kN
15mm
MATlll:MATICS (Geometr~)
109. CE Board May 2012
A loudspeaker diaptiragm is in tlie
form of a frustum of a cone. If the
end diameters are 28.0 cm. - and
6.00 cm. and the vertical distance
between the ends is 30.0 cm., find
the area of material needed to cover
the curved surface of the speaker.
ANS: 1707 cm2
110. CE Board May 2012
A cylindrical 'tank of diameter 2.0 m.
and perpendicul;u height 3. 0 m. is to
be replaced by a tank of the same
capacity but in the form of a frustum
of a cone. If the diameters of the
ends of the frustum are 1.0 m. and
2.0 m., respectively, determine the
vertical height required.
ANS: 5.14 f11.
111. CE Board May 2012
A water tank has a cylindrical shape
with a diameter of, 2 m. and a
perpendicular height of 3 m. Since it
was already old and leaking, it is to
be replaced by another tank of the
same capacity but in the form of a
frustum of a cone. The diameters of
the ends of the frustum are designed
to be 1 m. and 2 m. respectively.
What must be its height.
ANS: 5.14 m.
FRUSTUM of PYRAMID
112. CE Board May 2012
A rectangular prism of metal having
dimensions 4.3 cm. by 7.2 cm. by
12.4 cm. is melted down and· recast;
a
into a frustum of square pyramid, ·
10% of the metal being lost in the
process. If the ends of tt;ie frustum
are squares of side 3 cm. and 8 cm.
respectively, · find the thickness of
the frustum.
ANS: 10.69 cm.
Problem
113.
A storage· hopper is in the· shape ofa
frustum of a pyr:,amid. Determine its
volume if the'ends of the frustum are
squares of sides 8.0 m. and 4.6 m': ,
respectively, and the perpendicular
height between its ends is 3.6 m.
ANS : 146.3 m3
FRUSTUM and ZONE
Of a SPHERE
114. CE Board May 2012
/ CE Board Nov. 2011
The diameters of the ends of t:he
frustum of a sphere are 14.0 cm. and
26.0 cm. respectively, and the
thickness of the frustum is 5.0 cm.
Determine, correct to 3 significant
figures:
<D the volume of the frustum of the
sphere.
ANS: 1780 cm3
Q:> the radius of the sphere.
ANS: 16.1 cm.
@ the area of the zone of the
spherical sphere.
ANS: 506 cm2
115. CE Board May 2012
Determine the volume (in cm 3 ) and
the surface area (in cm 2 ) of a
frustum of a sphere if the diameter
of the ends are 80 mm and 120 mm
and the thickness is 30.0 mm.
ANS: 259.2 cm3 , 118.3 cm2
116. CE Board May 2012
A sphere has a diameter of 32 mm.
Calculate the v~lume (in cm 3) of the
frustum of the sphere contained
between two . parallel planes
distances 12 mm and 10 mm from the
center and on or po~jte sides of it.
ANS: 14.84 cm -, . .
PRISMOIDAL FORMULA
/
117. Problem
Determine the volume of a cone of
perpendicular height 16 cm. and base
diameter 11 10 cm. by using the
prismoidal rule.
ANS: 418.9 cm3
118. Problem
A bucket is in the form of a frustum
of a cone. The diameter of the base
is 28 cm. and the diameter of the top
is 42 cm. If the height is 32 cm .,
determine the capacity of the bucket
(i,n liters) using the prismoidal rule
(1 liter= 1000 cm 3 )
ANS: 31.20/iters
119. Problem
A hole is to be excavated in the form
of a prismoid. The bottom is to be
rectangle 16 m. long by 12 m. wide;
the top is also a rectangle, 26 m.
long by 20 m. wide. Find the volume
of earth to be removed, correct to 3
significant figures, if the depth of the
hole is 6.0 m.
ANS: 2060 m3
PRISM
120. CE Board May 2012
Calculate the volume of metal tube
whose outside diam~ter is 8 cm. and
whose inside diameter is 6 cm., if
the length of the tube is 4 m.
ANS: 8796 cm3
/ 121. CE Board Nov. 2011
A sedimentation tank has a depth of
7 m. with a base area of 150 m2 in a
form of a pentagon. find the volume
of the tank.
ANS: 1050 m3
6
122 !;E Board Nov. 2011
'A\ ~ u l a r solid block has a
'""'-- equal to 30 cm 3 • Find. the
1 1 ~ u surface area of the ~9~10 if
~ are integers. c •?
A"6:" 122 (surface area)
~'•<; -~
1 :~- D,oblem
TWO' similar cylinders have
J:!Entagonal bases. The sides of the
base of the bigger cylinder are 3 cm.,
5 cm., 6 cm., 8 cm. and 9 cm. long.
The shortest side of the base of the
smaller cylinder is 2 cm. If the total
lateral area of the smallest cylinder
is 144 sq.cm., what is the altitude?
ANS: 6.,,,-7 cm .
124. CE Board May 2012
A gasoline tank is composed of a
cylindrical portion 5 m. long with
hemispherical sections attached at
each end. The cylinder and
hemispheres have the same diameter
of 12 m. What is the capacity of the
fuel tank in liters?
ANS: 6560 liters
125. Problem
A boiler consists of a cylindrical
section of length 8 m. and diameter
6 m., on one end of which is
surmou'n ted a hemispherical section
of diameter 6 m., and on the other
end a -conical section of height 4 m.
and base diameter 6 m. Calculate
the t>h.Jme of the boiler and the
to urface area.
ANS: 320.4 m3 , 254.5 m 2
12'6. Problem
~ volume of a right prism is 500
, The bases are hexagons with
side 6 cm. long.'' What is the
dl nee between the bases in cm.
ANS: 5.35 cm.
STRIJ(TDRAl DESIGN
G) Determine the tension of the friction strap
at A to hold the wheel stationary.
@ Determine the tension of the friction strap
at B to hold the wheel stationary.
@ Determine the smallest force P applied to
the lever that is required to hold the wheel
stabonary.
ANS : 72.554 kN, 8.554 kN, 17.10 kN
Wedges
40. Problem
The coefficient of static friction for all contact
surfaces is 0.20. The weight of block A is
200 kN and that of Bis 100 kN .
G) Compute the force P to cause impending
motion of block B to the left.
@ Compute the force P to cause impending
·motion of block B to the right.
@ If a force P = 50 kN is applied to the left:
a) will it move the block A up? ·
b) will hold it in equilibrium?
c) is it too small to prevent A from coming
down? , @ Stress at Section @.
d) is it too small to prevent B from moving
out?
ANS: 174.13 N, 46.77 kN,
The blocks are in equilibrium
(Eng 'g. Mechanics)
Rolling Resistance
41. Problem
The four wheels on an automobile each have
a diameter of 0.76 m. The coefficient of rolling
resistance is 3.9 mm with the road and the car
weighs 18 kN . Which of the following gives
the horizontal force P that is required to
overcome th~ rolling ,resistance of the wheels .
ANS: 185N
Centroid of Areas
42. Problem
From the given section shown :
y its centroid with respect to the x-axis.
X following.
G) Which of the following gives the cross
section area of the shaded section .
@ Which of the following gives the location of
the centroid from the y-axis.
@ Which of the following gives the location to
centroid from the x-axis.
ANS : 31.43 m2, 1.97 m., 3.75 m.
Centroid of Curves
43. Problem
From the given figure shown:
X Two cars ft:,-aooB have a velocity of 25 m/sec.
I
5 Ill
l it to decelerate at a constant rate of 3 m/sec 2.
G) Which of the following gives the total
length of the circular arc and the straight
line.
@ Which of the following gives the location of
its centroid with respect to the y-axis.
@ Which of the following gives the location of
ANS : 29.57 m., - 1.382, + 0.514 m.
Trusses
44. Problem
From the given truss shown, compute the
ION
G) Stress af'Section G).
@ Stress at Section @.
ANS : 10 N, 14.142 N, 20 N
. , . J r Motion with
A t rlf Acceleration
in the same direction. A is 73.5 m. behind B
when the brakes are applied to car B, causing
G) In what time will A overtake B?
@ How far will car A travel?
@ How far will car B travel?
ANS : 7 sec., 175 m., 101.5 m.
46. Problem
Water drops from a faucet at the rate of 5
drops per second.
G) Which of the following gives the position of
the lower drop if it has attained a velocity
of 3 m/s.
@ Which of the following gives the position of
the upper drop if the lower drop has
attained a velocity of 3 m/s.
@ Which of the following gives the distance
between two consecutive drops after the
lower drop attains a velocity of 3 mis. •
ANS: 459mm, 55mm, 404mm
STRUCTURAL DfSIGN (Strength of Materi~ls)

48. Problem 50. · Problem 52. Problem 54. Problem

.

~o:;am h~:ct:~~
shown in the figure
wm:nr1 U· 1
I
A T-section has a
fla nge width of 120
mm and a thickness of
A W 420 x 85 steel beam is fully restrained
with a uniformly distributed super-imposed
load of 75 kN/m. The beam has a span of
The entrance of a warehouse has a roof ttiat
supports a roof load of 8 kN/m. Th.e supports
s ·and Care considered as simply supported.
below.
subjected to a
It is

nonnal tensile force

L
200mm
40 mm with a web
section of 160 mm x
20 mm . If the tensile
10 m.
Properties of W 420 x 85 w = 8 kN/m

P whose line of -1 1- stress at the bottom of

A= 10839mm2
b1= 180 mm
lx=310x 106 mm4 'A ,_.,......,...,-;,+...,,.,,,.,.,,.,,..-;,,,;-,......_,,""""",....-.-~---,,...,,;C
l.5m ., p ·i
action passes 20mm the flange is 10 MPa. tr = 18 mm
through the centroid of the horizontal flange. tw= 11 mm \f
d = 420 mm ; 7.5 .m
CD Which of the following gives the location of (i) Which of the following gives the total ? I

the centroid of the beam from the bottom .
@ Which of the following gives the section
modulus of the beam.
@ Which of the following gives the max.
allowable value of P if the max. direct
stress is limited to 150 N/mm 2.
ANS:. 155 mm, 243032 mm3, 682 kN
tensile force in the flange .
@ Which of the following gives the total
compressive force in the _ cross section.
@ Whkh of the following gives the moment
of the total compressive force about the
neutral axis.
ANS : 96 kN, 98 kN, 9.15 kf-1.m
·,~ Compute the bendiiig-~ress in MPa.
@ Compute the maximum web shear stress
inMPa
(3J Compute the maximum horizontal shear
CD Determine the vertical reaction at C.
stress in MPa .
@ Determine the reaction at the column
support.
ANS : 145.83 MPa. , 16.77 MP.,
@ Determine the' maximum fi\e.gative moment
1Q.41 MPa
at BC. . '

49. Problem 51. Problem

ANS: 22.5 kN, 37.i'kN.,'
The T-section shown is formed by joining two From the given section of a wide flange shown 53. Problem · 2- 9 kN.m '
rectangular pieces of wopd together. The in the figure, it carries a vertical shear
A thin walled channel section 12 x 30 has !he
beam is subjected to a maximum shearing \/= 1100 kN . following properties.
55. Problem
-~

force of 60 kN. d = 309.8 mm

ll
i--12D----j ...l
i1= 2.7 mm From the given figure s,hown:
b1=80.5 mm
I= 17120206 mm 4
!,.= 2.7 mm
160
Vertical shearing force V = 2400 N

<D Which of the following gives tht! moment
of inertia at the neutral axis.
(r Which of the following gives the shearing
stress at the neutral axis.
-~- Which of the following gives the shearing
stress at the junction between the two
pieces of wood.
ANS: 10.57 x 10 6 mm4 , 3.28 MPa. ,
3.18 MPa
. .- - - -,. ,. ~ l
~llilG!@24:3!..;.::::J 20
r
,fl Which of the following gives the maximum
shearing stress.
~21 Which of the following gives the minimum
shearing stress in the web of the wide
flange.
_:i, Which of the following gives the
percentage of vertical shear carried only
by the web of the wide flange.
ANS: 30.52 MPa., 23.55 MPa.,
90.23¾
G) Compute the shearing stress per meter at
the junction between the flange and the
web .
@ Compute the average shearing stress per
meter at the center of the web.
~ Which of the following gives the location of
the shear center from the center of the
web.
Which of following gives the reaction at C.
ANS 4720 Nim, 7747 Nim, .? Which of the following gives the shear at a
24.52 mm distance o'f 7 m. from A.
3 Which of the following gives the moment
at a distance of 3 rn . from A.
ANS : 240.81 kN, • 70.51 kN,
428.79 kN.m
I
STRUCTURAL DtSIGN (Theory of Structu'res)
I
A =6500 m2 A =6500 m2 A =6500 m2 39. Problem CD Compute the force on member AC .
' gives the location of ® Compu te the vertical displacement at B. ·
CD Which of the following A · Warren Portal shown in th e figure is ® Compute the horizontal displacement at B. The beam shown is support\)d by a roller at B
the centroid from the right .most column subjected to a lateral load of 42 kN at joint C. AN S: 40 kN, 11.3 mm, and hinged at D.
® Which of the following gives the axial force The supports at A and I are fixed . 1.50mm
at column CF .
® Which of the following gives the moment
AD at joint D.
ANS·. 7.33 m., 2.79 kN., INFLUENCE DIAGRAM
7.59kN.m for BEAMS
41. Problem The beam carries the followfng loads:
Concentrated live load of 90 kN
APPROXIMATE ANALYSIS From the figure shown . Uniform live load of 40 kN /m
of FRAMES Uniform dead load of 20 kN /m

38. Problem 8m CD Compute the maximum positive shear at

A building frame shown has a horizontal span C.
of 10 m. and a total height of 8 m. The frame CD Compute the approximate vertical rea ction ® Compute the maximum negative shear at
has a fix~d support at A and B. The girders at I. c..
CD and EF carries a uniform load of 10 kN/m. ® Compute the approximate stress of ® Compute the maxi mum positive moment
CD Compute the ordinate of the influence line at ate .
member CD.
a point 16 m. from B for max. reaction at B.
® Compute the approximate stress of © Compute the maximum negative moment
® Compute the ordinate of the influence line at
member FH . ate .
a point 16 m. from B for max. shear at C.
ANS : 29.4 kN, 79.8 kN, 41.58 kN ® Compute the ordinate of the influence line at ANS 200 kN, - 10 kN, 660 kN.m,
a point 16 m. from B for max. moment at C. -180kN.m
1 1
DEFLECTION of TRUSSES ANS: 5 , S, 2
44. Problem
4m
40. Problem
42. CE Board May 2010
A Three moving loads of 80 kN , 40 kN and 160
From the figure shown, each steel member
A simply supported beam 10 m. long,,has an kN have fixed distances apart. Distance
IOm has a cross sectional area of 300 mm2.
overhang of 2 m. .at the left support. If a between the 40 kN and 20 kN is 1 m. while
E = 200 000 MPa
highway uniform load of 9.35 kN/m and a the distance between 20 kN and 80 kN is 2 m.
CD Compute . the approximate maximum concentrated load of 116- kN , passes thru the These loads passes thru the beam shown . -
positive moment of the girder CD. beam, compute the following · based on
® Compute the max. negative moment at the influence line for maximum shear at mid span.
girder CD. · :::.:ri:..,¥/4.'-' . :--~z .. : -~~~.-· ....:.~J:,z-t/·~ C
A
® ·compute the max. shear of girder CD. B~ -,-·"' D
CD Determine the length of the beam-. where
IOm 5m 5m
ANS: + 80 kN.m, - 45 kN.m, 50 kN the uniform load could produce maximum
positive shear at the mid span . . 2 kN 2 k.N 2 kN
® Determine the length of the beam where

~
the uniform load could produce maximum
negative shear at the mid span.
® If the concentrated load will be placed at
the end of the overhang, compute the Im ' 2m ·
maximum shear at the mid span .
ANS : 7 m., 5 m., 23.2 kN

GEORCHNICAl
<D With the load only, what is the
increase in stress at mid-layer of the
bottom soil s!S$1Jf11ing a trapezoidal
stress distribution of 1 horizontal to
2 vertical: -," -.,_,.. -
@ With dewatering by 2 m., what is the
stress increase at the mid layer at
the bottom of soil as water is
lowered down?
@ How much must the water level be
lowered to be more effective than
the load added at the top?
Ans. 4.41 kPa, 4.91 kPa, 1.91 m.
From the figure shown a soil formation
with its corresponding soil properties
and water tabl_
e is located 2 rn. below the
ground surface, To consolidate the
a
ground, surcbarge load at the top or
dewatering are being_considered.
Ysa:=20.48 kNlm3
\\._ .
CD A decision has been made to
consolidate ,the_ c(pt Jay_er prior to
site developrJ'.l_ent by pre,loading
with (¢aj,g'lay~_r 1.0 m. thick. The
sand fiU\"?ilX-~&i"v.e a unit weight of 15
kN t m3. What is the increase in
stress at the mid-layer of clay?
@ By dewatering 1.8 m., what is th~
stress increase at the mid-layer of
clay-,,as,. water level is lowered
''•?
,9,9}'% ' .
@ How_.rnuch must the water level be
.. lowered to be more effective than
"the surcharge load?
Ans. 15 kPa, 9.82 kPa, 2.75 m.
From the figure shows a soil formation
with the given soil properties and water
level is 3 m. below the ground surface.
l~ .. ~--. .:..
;· ·:
~ ; : ~·
<D Find the total stress at the mid-layer
of clay.
@ Find the effective stress at the mid-
layer of clay.
@ If a load of 4000 kN is applied on
the 2 m x 2 rn. square footing on the •
ground surface, find the _stress
increase assurnjng , a stress .
distribution of _1 horizonta.l to 2 --
;: vertical at the mi_d-layer. - , ., .. ,:
Ans. 151.105 kPa, _--. -r- .,, -
97.15 kPa, 53.46 kPa
.
PlQTEC.IIN.ICAI.
From the given soil formation and their From the given soil profile, compute the
following:
corresponding ,properties. _11 .:.,' '.'·
5m
1 C
<D Effeciive stress at B.
@ - Effective stress at C.
@ How high should the ground water
table rise so that the effective stress
at C is 104-kPa.
Ans. 64.84 kPa, 120.31 kPa,
2.65m,
<D What thickness qf surcharge load
having a urilt weight of 15 kN/rn3 is
@
necess;uy .to nave... the same
increase at mid-layer, q_f the clay as
lowering the water level by 2m.
If by dewatering, the water level
lowered by 3 rn. , determine the
stress increase at the bottom of the
From _the given soil formation of soil and
the water-table.
soil formation.
@ Determine also the stress increase
at the mid-depth of the clay if the
water level is lowered by 3 m. '_
Ans. 0.69 m., 15.48 kPa, '
15.48 kPa
-CD Compute the total stress at A.
@ Compute the 'neutral stress at A.
:@ Compute the effective stress at A.
Ans. 117.72 kPa, 68.67 kPa,
49.05 kPa
HYbRAUllCS 20 HYDRAUllCS

DAMS @ Determine the factor of safety against

sliding.
a) 0.75 c) 0.55
b) 0.64 @0 .84 A stone weighs 468 N in air. When
submerged in ·water if weighs 298 N.
..
@ Determine the maximum pressure at
A rectangular dam having a width of CD Find the volume of the metal.
the base of the dam.
14.8 m. has a height of 23.2 m. The a) 0.0314 m3 ,1'
a) 120.30 kPa @151.06 kPa
depth of water on one side of the dam is b) 178.62 kPa of 225.31 kPa b) 0.0173m3
20.4 m. If the coefficient of friction c) 0.0458 m3
between tile dam and the foundation is d) 0.0235 m3
0.85. 1 Compute the uplift force acting at the
base of the dam. @ Find the specific weight of the metal.
<D Compute the hydrostatic force acting Water is acting on the vertical side of a a) 310.73 kN c) 124.04 kN a) 47.32 kN/m3
on the wall. trapezoidal masonry dam 2 m. wide at b) 375.82 kN d) 258.69 kN b) 27.05 kN/m3
a) 425370 kg rtJ')208080 kg the top, 15 m. wide at the bottom and c) 36.14 kN/m3
b) 506205 kg 'tlj' 314045 kg Qi Compute the total vertical reaction ·at
20 m. high;. If the allowable compressive d) 52.10 kN/m3
the bottom of the dam.
stress at , the toe is 345 KPa and a) 310.73 kN c) 124.04 kN
@ Compute for the factor of safety for neglecting ;hydrostatic uplift, compute the @ Find the specific gravity of the metal.
sliding if the density of concrete is b) 375.82 kN d) 258.69 kN
foll. Wt. cf concrete 23.5 kN/m 3. a) 1.58 c) 3.36
2310 kg/m 3. @ Compute the factor of safety against b) 2.76 d) 4.25
a) 1.32 (c})3.24 <D Depth of water on the upstream sliding.
b) 2.47 d) 4.1 5 vertical side of the dam. a) 1.75 - c) 3.62
a) 21.32 m. c) 28.11 m. b) 2.36 d) 1.17
@ Compute for the factor of safety b) 19.78 m. d) 32.41 m.
against overturning.
a) 1.32 <1_ 3.24 Compute the factor of safety against A prismatic object 200 mm thick by
b)_ 2.47 ®,)4.15
@ . BUOYANCY 200 mm wide by 400 mm long is weighed
. sliding if coefficient of friction is 0.60. [
a) 1.25 c) 3.13 I in water at a depth of 500 mm and found
to be 50 _N.
b) 2.41 d) 4.58
.,
@ Compute the factor of safety against A piece of metal weighs 350 N in air and <D Find its weight in air.
.oyertuming. -;,, when it is submerged completely in a) 206.96 N c) 369.14 N
A dam is triangular in cross section with _ water it weighs 240 N. b) 258.36 N d) 147.47 N
the upstream vertic~I. _-\iya~er is flush at at .US .... c)3.13
'm.
the top. The dam is 8 high and 6 m.
b) 2.<i:1 ·:' .. · d) .4.58
<D Find the volume of the metal. @ Find its specific gravity.
wide at the bottom, and weighs 23.5 kN a) 0.0258 m3 c) 0.0514 m3 · a) 1.32 c) 3.11
per• cu.m. The coeffic!~.nt of friction b) 2.31 d) 4.15
b) 0:-0112 m3 ,, d) 0.0341 m3
between the base and the: foundation is
0.80. Hydrostatic uplift varlei from full at @ Find the specific weight ofthe metal. @ Find its specific weight.
the heel to zero at the toe. A concrete dam with the cross section a) 25.36 kN/m3 c) 31.25 kN/m3 a) .14.25 kN/m3
shown is founded on the rock with a b) 18.65 kN/m 3 d) 44.78 kN/m 3 b) 12.94 kN/m3
<D Determine the factor of safety against ' friction coefficient between the two c) 16.32 kN/m3
overturning. materials of 0.80. The uplift pressure will @ Find the specific gravity of the metal. ' d) 10.27 kN/m3
(ah 1.91 c) 3.25 vary from 65% at the heel to 80% at the a) 1.58 c) 3.19
OJ 2.23 d) 4.17 toe. Wt. of concrete= 23.5 kN/m3. b) 2.32 d) 4.10
 (Eng'g. Mechanics)
47. Problem
A stone was dropped ftom a balloon which is
ascending at a rate of 6 mis when the balloon
was 70 m. above the ground.
6 mis 58.48
70
'
\ t
G) Which of the following gives the. velocity of
the stone after 3 seconds.
@ Which of the follqw.ing gives the time
required for the stone to attain a
downward velocity of 15 mis.
@ How long did it take the stone to hit the
ground.
ANS : - 23.43 mis, 2.14 sec.,
4.44sec.
48. Problem
Two blocks A and B are released from rest on
a 30· incline when they are 15 m apart. The
coefficient of friction under the upper block A
is 0.20 and that under the lower block B is
0.40.
G) Compute the acceleration of block A.
@ Compute the acceleration of block B.
@ Compute the elapsed 'time until the block
touch .
ANS : 3.2 mlsec 2., 1.50 mlsecz,
4.2 seconds
49. Problem
G) Compute the acceleration of body B.
@ Compute the tension in the cord
supporting body A.
@ Compute the tension in the chord
supporting the 300 N body.
ANS: 1.535 mls 2, 137.40 N,
274.94 N
Rectilinear Motion with
Variable Acceleration
50. Problem .
The velocity of a particle which moves along
the £.axis is given by V = 2 - 41 + 51312 where t
is in seconds and Vin meters per second. The
particle is at the position S0 = 3 m. when t = 0.
<D Compute the position S when t = 3 sec.
~ Compute the"velocity of the partide when
t= 3 sec.
@ Compute the acceleration of the particle
when t = 3 sec.
ANS: 22.2 m., 15.98 mis,
5.99 m/s2
7
51. Problem 5: ;:,:-ob/em
rocket sled starts from rest and A race car starts from rest and accelerates at
1• I rates at a = 30 + 21 mls2 until its velocity a = 5,+ .2t m/s2 for j O sec. The brakes are
I 400 mis. It then hits a water brake and is then • ed and the car has constant
1c:c I ration is a = - 0.003V2 until its velocity · acceleralion of a = - 30 m/s2 until ii comes to
doer ases to 100 mis. fest.
G) Determine the maximum velocity.
@ 0elem!ine the total distance traveled.
rn Determine the time the rocket sled @ Delermine the total time of travel .
reaches a velocity of 400 mis~ AWS: 150 mis, 958.33 m., 15 sec.
121 What total distance does the sled travel? _
54 ':lroblem
r.1, Whal is the sled's total time of travel?
During a test flight in which a helicopter starts
ANS: 10sec., 2295.40, from rest at I = 0 at the origin of the coordinate
12.5sec. system. Accelerometers mounted on -board
the aircraft indicate that its components of
acceleration from t = 0 to t = 10 sec. are
closely approximated by:
52. Problem ax= 0,.61 m/s 2 ay = 1.8 - 0.361 m/s2
a2 = 0
A sky diver jumps from a helicopter and is
<D Compute the value of its position x and y
I lling straight down at 30 mis when her
all = 10 sec.
parachute opens. From then on, her
@ Compute the velocity at t = 1Osec.
downward acceleration is approximately
@ Compute the acceleration at t = 1Osec.
= g - Cv2, where g = 9.81 m/s2 and C is a
constant. After an initial "transient" period, she ANS : 30 m., 30 mis, 6.26 mIs2
d scends at a nearly constant velocity of
5 mis.
Curvilinear Motion with
<D What is the value of C? Cartesian Coordinates
@ What max. deceleration is the sky diver
55 Problem
subjected to?
A solid block having a weight of 160 N is
@ What is her downward velocity when she placed at a distance of 1.40.m. from the center
of the circular platform having a radius of 3 m.
has fallen 2 meters from the point where
If the platform is to be rotated at a speed of
her parachute opens?
20rpm.
ANS : 0.3924, - 343.4 mfs2, G) Compute the tangential velocity at the end
14.4mls oflhe platform.
(?) Determine the minimum coefficient of
friction between the block and the platform
before the bloc_k start to slide .
@ Compute the force thai pre'tents the block
to slide.
ANS : 6.28 rpm, 0.6~f 100 N
STRUCTURAL DE.SIGN (Strength of Materials)
.•
56. Problem
A distributed load of W N/m is applied over the
entire length of a simply supported beam 4 m.
long. The cross section of the beam is shown
in the figure. •
<D Determine the max. value of W so that it
will not exceed a flexural stress of
10 MPa.
® Determine the value of W so that it will not
exceed an allowable shearing stress of
800 kPa.
@ Determine the max. value of W so that the
screws will have a strength of 800 N and a
pitch of 50 mm.
ANS : 2.827 kN/m, 2.056 kN/m,
2.584kN/m
MOVING LOADS
"'57. Problem
A truck with axle loads of 40 kN and 60 kN on
a wheel- base .of 5 m. rolls across a 10 m.
span.
60 40
!Om
<D Which of the following gives the maximum
bending moment.
® Which of the following gives the maxi mum
shearing force.
@ Which of the following gives the location of
the 40 kN from the left support when
maximum moment occurs .
ANS : 160 kN.m, 80 kN, . 9 m.
58 .. Problem
A truck is moving along a 20 m. span of beam.
The front axle is 8 kN, the middle is 16 kN and
the rear is 16- kN. The middle load is spaced
3 rTi. from the front and 6 m. from the rear.
<D Which of the following gives the maximum
moment produced by the load.
® Which of the following gives the position of
the 8 kN from the center of the span to
obtain max. moment in the beam.
@ Which of the following gives the max.
shear.
ANS: 141.62 kN.m, 3.9 m., 31.6 kN
7
59. Problem 61. Problem
A rectangular beam 60 mm wide and 100 mm
A truck and trailer combination crossing a
deep is used as a cantilever 2 m. long. A
12 m. span has axle loads of 10 kN, 20 kN
and 30 kN .separated respectively by distance 40 kg mass falls through a height of 0.2 m.
of 3 m. and 5 m. before striking the free end. Neglect the mass
10 20 · 30 of the beam and assume that the 40 kg mass
remains in contact with the beam.
+
Use E = 200000 MPa.
,,m+ 5•
<D Which of the following gives the value of
the static deflection?
® Which of the following gives the value of
the deflection caused by the impact?
<D Which of the following gives the maxi mum @ Which of the following gives the value of
moment of the beam. the maximum bending stress caused by
® Which of the following gives the distance the impact?
from the center should be 20 kN load be
ANS: 1.05 mm, 21.57 mm,
placed to obtained maximum moment. 161.22 MPa
@ Which of the following gives the maximum
shear developed in the span.
ANS: 104.15 kN.m, 4m., 45kN
IMPACT STRESS
·60. Problem
A simply supported beam 3 m. long subjected
to an .impact by a 900 kg mass that drops from
a height of 2.5 m. unto the midspan. Assume
the beam section is rectangular, 40 mm wide
and 90 mm deep, and E = 200000 MPa.
Neglect the mass of the beam.
<D Which of the following gives th~ maximum
static cteflecUon? ,
® Which of the following gives the iRaximum
deflection due to impact loading?
@ Which of the following gives the impact
factor.
© Which of the following gives the maximum
bending stress caused by impact?
ANS : 10.22 mm, 236.50 mm,
23. 14, 2837.54 MPa
~TRUCTURAL -DISIGN (Theory of Structures) . 7
CD Compute the max. positive moment at D 49. Problem
caused by the moving load. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS W =4kN
@ Compute the max. moment at D caused From the given beam shown , with a slider
by the moving loads. 46. Problem mechanism at B and a constant value of
h=IS0 mm
@ Compute the max. live shear at D caused El= 10000 kN .m2.
A simply supported beam is struck at its mid
by the moving loads.
AN$: 540 kN.m, - 880 kN.m,
point by a weightW = 1 kN falling freely from a
height of h = 100 mm above the top of the
I_._._._.__.._.,:"_.·=-:·:·::·::::::~~:i-:'.·_~---.:'.~~~--i
176kN P= I00 kN
beam. The beam is 5 m. long and of circular 1?0
cross section 100 mm in diameter. } '
E = 200,000 MPa. ?
400 Ai~,.,. 0>W--l.. :-f:.~':> ~...::-~ ~-~--

INFLUENCE LINES 1 Sm

for TRUSSES
h CD Determine the static deflection of the CD Compute for the moment at A.
45. CE Board Nov. 2005 beam at the tip. @ Compute for the moment at B.
@ Determine the total deflection of the beam @ Compute for the deflection at B.
The bridge truss shown on the figure carries a at the tip .
concentrated load of 20 kN and a uniform load @ Determine the impact factor.
of2 kN/m. ANS . 250 kN.m, - 250 kN.m,
ANS . 1.46 mm, 22.45 mm, 15.37 104mm
CD Determine the static deflection of the
H 'G F
beam.
48. Problem

===·
,. . .. : : @ Determine the maximum deflection of
:,
Given in the figure are stiffness matrices in 50. Problem
6m
/'
;~ ·
·~ ;
~ ~"
,:.' J.
\\
·,.
'.
•
-~
'·
.
the beam .
@ Determine the impact force acting on the
local coordinates for a truss member AB.
The beam AB has a built-in support at A. The
~ Using the stiffness matrix analysis of truss
· .., B C D ., .. ,... beam due to the effect of the 1 kN roller support at B allows vertical deflection but
6m- 6m 6m 6m members.
weight. A B prevents rotation.
(~ -~Wz'T._¾>:"'. '<:.' 1 ~~f'":• ·•;:.:,-,?:{~
ANS. 2.66 mm, 25.86 mm, 1 2
CD Which of the following gives the nearest 9732 N.
value of the max. ordinate of the influence [ 20 - 20 ] [20 - 20 ] B
diagram for member BG. - 20 20 20 - 20
@ Which of the following gives the nearest 47. Problem MalrixA MalrixB U2 U2
value of the maximum tensile force of
member BG. A cantilever beam is struck by its tip by a body [ 20 - 10] [ · 20 20] CD Determine the moment at A.
-10 20 20 - 20
@ Which of the following gives the nearest of weigh W = 4 kN falling freely through a @ Determine the moment at B.
Matrix C Matrix D
value of the maximum compressive force height of h = 150 mm above the beam. @ Determine the deflection at B.
. of member B~. Neglecting the weight of the beam and CD Compute the displacement at B due IQ a
assume E = 7300 MPa for the beam. The force of 200 kN applied at B which will 3 PL PL 3
ANS: - ().707, 9.912 kN,
beam has a span of 4 m. cause a displacement of 20 mm at A. ANS . 8 PL , -:-S ,- 24 El
-25.45 kN @ Compute the angle of rotation at B due to
a moment of 100 kN.m. applied at B to
cause an angle of rotation of 5 radians at
A.
. ' @ Compute the deflection at B due to a
moment of 80 kN.m . applied at B to cause
a deflection at 12 mm at A.
ANS . 30 mm, 7.5 rad., 8 mm
 _•.;ffNICAl
The rate of supply' is kept constant.
Coefficient of permeability of soil is 0.1
cm/sec. Saturated unit weight of soil is
18.5 kN/m 3 and area of tank is 0.5 m2.
<D What is the rate of . downward
seepage in m3/s.
@ What would be the critical hydraulic
gradient.
@ What value of h will cause boiling .
Ans. 0.0033 m3!s, 0.886,
1.06m~
STRESSES IN
SOIL MAS_S
A soil element is shown in the figure .
The magnitudes of ;stresses are cr x =
120 kPa, -r =40 kPa, cry =300 kPa and
0 = 20·. Determine: ·
O-y=300
~40
--4□·
~20
ty=40
20·
AT
<D Major principal stress.
Minor principal .stress.
@ pressure is 96 kPa.
@ Normal stress on plane AB.
© Shear stress on plane AB.
Ans. 308.50 kPa, 11.1.50 kPa,
253.24 kPa, 88.50 kPa
27
COMPRESSIBILITY
OF SOILS
When the total pressure acting at mid
height of a consolidating clay layer is
200 kN/m 2, the corresponding void ratio
of the clay is 0.98. When the total
pressure acting at the same location is
500 kN/m 2, the corresponding void ratio
decreases to 0.81 .
<D Compute the compression index.
@ Compute the void ratio of the clay if
the total pressure acting at
midheight of the consolidating clay
layer is 1000 kPa?
@ Compute the coefficient of
compressibility.
Ans. 0.427, 0.68,
0.000567 M2/kN
A normally consolidated clay layer 3 m.
thick has a void ratio of 1.10. Liquid limit
is equal to 40 and the average effective
stress on the day layer was ·80 kPa. The
average stress on it is increased to 120
.kPa. as a result of the construction of a
foundation .
<D Compute · the consolidation
settlement that the clay layer
undergo.
@ If the clay layer is preconsolidated,
compute the . consolidation
settlement if the preconsolidation
@ Compute the consolidation
settlement if the preconsolidation
pressure is 130 kPa.
Ans. 68 mm, 45 mm,
17mm
28 GEOTECHNICAl
<D Compute the buoyant unit weight of
clay.
From the given soil profile shown, the
@ Compute the overburden pressure
ground surface is subjected to a
P o. of mid-height of the
uniformly distributed load of 80 kPa. compressible clay layer.
@ Compute the total settlement due to
M'=80kPa
primary consolidation.
Ans. 8.42 kN/m3, 173.9 kPa,•
25.6 cm.
From the figure shown, the clay is
normally consolidated . A laboratory
consolidation test on the clay gave the
following results.
Pressure (kPa) void ratio
100 0.905
200 0.815
<D Compute the compression index.
@ Compute the present overburden
P0 at mid-height of the compressible
clay layer.
@ Compute the total settlement due to
primary consolidation .
Ans. 0.288, 73.884 kPa, 229 mm
From · the given soil profile shown, the
ground surface is subjected to a uniform
increase in vertical pressure · of
12 N/cm2.
Rock
<D . Calculate the average effective
stress on the mid height of clay
layer.
@ Determine the compression index
Cc.
@ If the average effective stress on the
clay layer is increased (Po + L\P) to
115 kPa, what would be the total
consolidation settlemen·t?
Ans. 69.23 kPa, 0.299, 104.60mm
HYDRAULICS 27 28 HYDRAULICS

STABILITY OF ® If the scow is tilted until one end is @ If the acceleration is increased by
just submerged in water, find the 4 m/s2, how much water will be
FLOATING BODIES sidewise shifting of the center of spilled out.
buoyancy. An unbalanced vertical force of 270 N a) 5.20 m3 c) 2.31 m3 ., .
a) 0.625 m. upward accelerates a volume of b} 6.25 m3 d) 4.92 m3 .
b) 0.724m. 0.044 m3 of water. If the water is 0.9 m.
c) 0.845 m. deep in a cylindrical tank.
If the center of gravity of a ship· in the d) 0.965 m.
upright position is 10 m. above the <D What is the acceleration of the tank?
center of gravity of the portion under @ Determine the final metacentric a) 4.25 m/s2 c) 5.17 m/s2
water, the displacement being 1000 height. b) 6.14 m/s2 d) 7.36 m/s2 Th& tank shown in the figur~ is
metric tons, and · the ship is tipped 30· a) 1.41 c) 3.43 acc~lerated to the right. Width of tank is
causing the center of buoyancy to shift b) 2.32 d) 4.54 @ What is the pressure at the bottom of 1 m.
sidewise by 8 m. the tank in N/m 2?
a) 16584 N/m 2
<D Find the location of the metacenter RELATIVE EQUILIBRIUM b) 17442 N/m2
from the bottom of the ship if its draft c) 15632 N/m2
is3m. OF FLUIDS
d) 14355 N/m2
a) 12.3 m. c) 18.4 m.
b) 15.2 m. d) 17.5 m.
@ What is the force acting on the
@ Find the metacentric height. bottom of the tank in N?
a) 4m. c) Sm. a) 475 N c) 640 N
b) 6m. d) 7m. An open tank 1.82 m. square, weighs b) 569 N d) 702 N
3425 N and contains 0.91 m. of water. It <D Determine the acceleration needed
@ What is the value at the moment in is acted by an unbalanced force of to cause the free surface to touch
kg.m. 10400 N parallel to a pair of sides. point A. '
a) 1,000,000 kg.m a) 17.66m/s2 c) 23.14 m/s2
b) 2,000,000 kg .m <D Find the acceleration of the tank. b) 21.20 m/s2 d) 15.65 m/s2
An open tank 3 m. x 3 m. in
c) 3,000,000 kg .m a) 5.236 m/s 2 horizontal section weighs 3.6 kN and
d) 4,000,000 kg.m b) 6.147 m/s2 contains water to a depth of 1 m. It ® Determine the pressure at B.
c) 3.092 m/s2 is acted by an unbalanced force of a) 42.15 kPa
d) '4.639 m/s2 16 kN parallel to. a pair of sides. b) 28.62 kPa
c) 35.32 kPa
® What is the force acting on the side
<D Determine the acceleration of the d) 22 .10 kPa
with the greatest depth? tank.
A rectangular scow. 9 m. wide 15 m. long a) 1.71 m/sec2 ' @ Determine the total force acting on
and ·3.6 m. high has a draft in sea water a) 18547 N e) 12791 N
b) 16320 N d) 15624 N b) 2.31 m/sec2 the bottom of the tank.
of 2.4 m. Its center of gravity is 2.7 m. c) 314 m/sec2 a) 28.07 kN
above the bottom of the scow. b) 21 .30 kN
@ What is the force acting on the side d) 4.25 m/sec2
c) 35.32 kN
<D Determine the initial metacentric with the smallest deptti? · d) 40.14 kN
a) 3465 N c) 5643 N @ What must be the height of the tank
height.
b) 4653 N d) 6435 N so that no water will spill out.
a) 1.31 m. c) 3.25 m.
a) 2.25 m. c) 4.31 m.
b) 2.36 m. d) 4.47 m.
b} 1.26 m. d) 3.65 m.
STRUt:TURAl DESIGN (Eng'g. Mechanics).
·. ; ~
56. Problem
' .
A 50 N weight is swung in a ver)ical circle at
the end· 6-f the of the_1.8 m. cord . The max.
strength of the cord is 200 N.
<D Which of the following gives the minimum
velocity at which the cord will break.
@ Which of the following gives the minimum
strength of the cord for the weight to be
swung in a complete vertical circle.
@ Which of the following gives the height
above the lowest position will the weight
rise on the circular path if the max.
strength of the cord is 200 N.
ANS : 7.28 mis, 300 N, 2.40 m.
57. Problem
A small vehicle enters the top A of the circular
path with a horizontal velocity VO = 5 mis and
gathers a speed as it moyes down the path.
Determine the angle e where the vehicle
(I)
leaves the path at ·s and becomes a
projectile.
@ Determine the velocity of the vehicle at B.
@ Determine the angle e if the horizontal
velocity at A is equal to zero.
ANS : 18.22", 5.29 mis, 48.2"
58. Problem
The speed of a car increases ~niformly with
time from 50 kph at A to 100 kpb at B during
10 sec. The radius of curvature of the hump at
A is 40 m. If the magnitude of the total 0
aCCE)leration of the car's mass center is the
same at B as A.
(I) Compute the tangential acceleration at A.
@ Compute the total acceleration at A.
@ Compute the radius of curvature of the dip
in the road B. The mass center of the car
is 0.6 m. from the road .
ANS: 1.389 mls2, 4.95 mls 2,
163.07 m.
Curvilinear Translation
59. Problem
The athlete releases the shot with velocity
V = 16 m/s at 20· above the horizontal.
G) Compute the velocity of the shot in terms
of normal and tangential components
when it is at the highest point of its
trajectory.
@ Compute the acceleration of the shot in
terms of normal and tangential
components when it is at the highest point
of its trajectory.
@ What is the instantaneous radius of
curvature of the shot when it is at the
highest point of its trajectory?
ANS : 15.04 mis, 9.81 en,
23.06m.
Curvilinear Motion with
Polar Coordinates
61. CE Board May 2009
A boat sear~hing for underwater archaelogical
sites in Palawan sea moves at 4 knots and
follows the path r = 10 ewhere 0 is in radians.
A knot is one nautical mile or 1852 m/hour.
When e = 2n radians.
<D Find the magnitude of the velocity.
@ Find the velocity in terms of polar
coordinates.
@ Find the velocity in terms of Cartesian
coordinates.
ANS : 2.03 mis, 0.324 e, + 2.03 eo,
0.324 i + 0.203 j
62. Problem
A power boat tested for maneuverability is
started from rest at I = 0, and driven in a
circular path 12 m. in radius. The tangential
component of the boat's acceleration as a
function of time is a1 = 0.41m/s2.
<D What is th boats velocity in terms of
normal and tangential components at
t = 4 sec?
CV What Is tho boats acceleration in terms of
normal and tangential components at
t = 4 ec.?
~ What dist nee doos the boat move along
Its circular p Ill from t = 0 to t = 4 sec?
ANS: 3.2 81 mis, 1.6 e, + 0.85 en,
4.27m.
Angle of Embankment
63. Problem
A highway curve having a radius of 120 m.
has an angle or embankment equal to 9.31 ".
A car has a weight of 15 kN and center of
gravity is located 0.80 m. above the
roadway. Distance between front wheels is
1.2 m.
<D If friction is great enough to prevent
skidding, at what speed would overturning
impend ?
@ Find the max. speed that the car could
move in these curve so that there will be
no lateral pressure between the tires and
the roadway.
@ If the rated speed of the highway curve is
80 kph and the coefficient of friction
between the tires and the road is 0.60,
what is the max speed at which a car can
round the curve without skidding?
ANS: 126 kph, 50 kph,
144.27 kph
PrQjectile
64. ::i ,oo'em
A projectile is fixed at a certain angle to reach
a maximum range with a velocity of 10 mis.
G) Which of the following gives the time to
reach the ground surface.
@ Which of the following gives the maximum
height reached by the projectile.
@ Which of the following gives the distance
traveled by the projectile.
ANS : 1.44 sec.,· 2.55 m.,
10.19m.
65, Problem
A stone has an initial velocity of 100 fps up to
the right at 30' with the horizontal. The
components of acceleration are constant at
ax= - 4 fps 2 and ay = - 20 fps 2.
<D Compute the time it would take untjl the
stone reaches a point 60 ft. below its
original elevation.
@ Compute the horizontal distance covered
until the stone reaches a point 60 ft. below
its original elevation .
@ Compute the velocity of the stone when it
reaches 60 ft. below its original elevation.
ANS : 6 sec., 448 ft. ,
93.91 fps
GEOTECHNICAl 25 26 GEOTECHNICAl

G) Compute the effective stress at C,

@ Compute the effective stress at B.
@ Compute the critical hydraulic
gredient.
© Compute the downward seepage
force per unit volume.
Ans. 50.73 kPa, 76.09 kPa,
1.14, 1.47 kN/m3
From the figure shown, H1 = 0.60, H2 =
0.90 m. and h = 0.45 m. The sand has a
saturated unit weight of 18.65 kN/m3 _
Hydraulic conductivity of sand K = 0.12
cm/sec. If the cross sectional area of
tank= 0.46 m2, determine the following:

Consider !he upward flow of wa ter

fnflaw.........,..,._ '.
~~!
© Comput1:, the upward seepage
forcF: ·per unit volume.
Ans. 19.45 kPa; 1.13,
48.63 kPa, 1.37 kN/m3
The figure shows a granular soil in a
tank having a downward seepage. The
water level in the soil tank is held
constant by adjusting the supply from the
top and the outflow at the bottom. Void
ratio of soil = 0.47 and specific gravity
Gs= 2.68.
through a !ayer of sand in a tank as
shown in the figure. For the sand the
following are given:
Void ratio = 0.50
Specific gravity of sand \3 2.60
cp' Total stress at point C.
~ Pore water pressure at C.
@ Effective stress at C.
© Rate of upward seepage of water in
liters/sec.
Ans. 22.67 kPa, 19.13 kPa,
3.54 kPa, 0.276 Ii/sec.
G) What is the rate of upward seepage
in m3/sec.
<v What would be the critical hydraulic
gredient.
@ What should be the value of "h" to
cause boiling?
Ans. 0.00003 m3!s, 1.08, 2.16 m.
Figure shows a layer of granular soil
where downward seepage is caused by
supplying water at•-i·~ the top of the tank.
Inflow

Figure shows a layer of granular soil in

G) Compute the value of h1.
@ Compute the effective stress at A.
@ Compute the. Etff~ctive stress at B.
© Compute the upward seepage
force per.unit v0lume of soil.
Ans. 0.181; 4.53 kPa, 8.3 kPa,
,: C:Q l,AJJ,.,,3
a tank where upward seepage }s
caused . by supplying water through the
valve at the bottom of tank. The rate o(
water supply is kept constant. The void .
ratio of sand e = 0.55, sp.gr. Gs = 2.68 ·
cross sectional area of tank = 0.9 m2. I
Owjlow
and hydraulic conductivity of sand = b.1
cm/sec.
 (Eng'g. Mechanics)
66. Problem
Rotation with Constant l l Which of the following most nearly gives
lh total distance traveled after 8 seconds.
A ball is shot at a ground level at an angle of
50· with the horizontal with an initial velocity of Angular Acceleration /\NS: 30 mis, 108 m., 172 m. 73. Prob/em ~ile
100 m/s. t ;t10 kJJl '°• E\
--- --- ... _ 68. Problem Car A is moving ea 50 (I of N. Pbe I
71. Problem moving in !he direli ~ appea!S ~ \:
V=lOO mis
A flywheel 6 ft. in diameter accelerates from passenger 1n car A,1N 30· w
60° rest at a constant rate of 4 rpm/sec. A car accelerates uniformly from zero to away in a direction O ' . ev\ \
I I m/sec2 . in 8 seconds starting from rest. · ·(lg gives t \1
© Compute the angular velocity on the rim of llurlng the next 4 seconds, the car decelerates (j) Which Of the foJIOWI \he 11
the flywheel after 10 sec.
uniformly at a constant rate of 11 m/sec 2. . Ai~ mis. !lowing gi1~ rin\,
CD Which of the following gives the height of
@ Compute the normal componen_t of the @ Which of the fo the passd s ~ \
acceleration of a particle on the nm of the that B appears t~ uowing gf \\
the ball after 2 sec. , 111 Which of the following gives the velocity of
flywheel after 10 sec. @ Which of the O l\
Ci> Which of the following gives the velocity of @ Compute the tangential component of the the car after 12 seconds.
velocity of B. '
the ball after 2 sec. acceleration of a particle on the rim of the r 1 Which of the following gives the distance
5f 24 k,:h, 1·:,
@ Which of the following gives the time it will
flywheel after 10 sec. traveled after 10 seconds. ANS: 19.44 mis, 1

take for the ball to hit the ground. <~> Which of the following gives the total 82.76kpP I

~ .)h::
ANS : 4.2 rad/sec., 52.92 fps2, 1.26 fps 2 • distance traveled after 12 seconds.
ANS : 153.59 m., 83.58 mis,
17.66 sec. ANS: 4 mis, 202 m., 232 m.
74. ProbJem
67. Problem 69. Problem . I" I
The rim of a 50 in. wheel on a brake shoe Car A is accelerat1r9 ,1 2 151, n• \1 \''"
of · m ~~1\ , '\ml 11
i
As shown in the figure, a projectile of weight motion at the rate f 150 rn vI
testing machine has a speed of 60 mph when 72. Problem
W is fired from A at an angle of 90' from the rounding a curve \ t'l· \
the brake is dropped. It comes to rest after the
inclined plane. It lands at a distance of 70 m. constant speed of 54 p th%\ , I
rim has traveled a .linear distance of 600 ft. A train starts from rest at station ,A and stops
from A as measured along the inclined plane. ,
What are the constant angular acceleration l station B which is 10 km from A. The max. , . • iiowJng give/ a~ \ I~
, .,/.-]· ..,,. ·,
and the number of revolutions the wheel
makes in com~g to rest?
cceleration of the train is 15 km/hr/min and
the maximum deceleration when the brakes
CD Which of the fo rs tc;::> havetO !iP%
that car E3 appecl e,ached a~ \ \
\' , ool
Vo h ···•.... are applied is 10 km/hr/min. If the maximum in car A if A ha' r presentsth~11 ~
\, ANS : 45.8 revolution
allowable speed is 60 kph. kph ',or th e pos 11 "(lg gives ilI
Tons t,
a__ __ _ __ \ _
® Which of the fo1io;;f'1 of car;' 91\\ I,
\\ CD Which of the following gives the least time
y! \
Motion Curves that the train can go from A to B?
of VB/A fr-orn the P tcillowir)J (5 ~\\ \
@ Which· at the B apJ:e3ps \~
@ Which of the following gives the distance
' ··•·················· x traveled 4 min. after it starts from A. acceleratJ' on _that ~ ~f car A~ e I\ '
70. Problem an obser.--er in ccl~ph for I~
@ Which of the following gives the distance
A car accelerates from initial velocity of traveled 9 min. after it starts from A. speed 01 72 ~\! \
CD Which of the following gives the initial 10 mis. The acceleration is increasing presenle<I . ,,,6 1. 111/) \ .
·velocity V0 .
uniformly from zero to 8 mis2 in 6 seconds.
ANS: 15 min., 2 km., 7 km. , ANS : 1 8.03 ml\ · ' I \1 ~\
® Which of the following gives . the max. During the next two seconds, the car r._757 m/S \ ~ ~\\
height "h" reached by the projectile. -' 2
@ Which of the following gives the time the
decelerates at a constant rate of 2 mis .
projectile reaches the inclined plane at a
.:r- .. ~\ I
distance of 70 m. as meas~r:,d along the CD Which of the following mosi nearly g·ives -;:: h I ~\cf\
inclined plane. the velocity after 8 seconds.
® Which of ihe fo!l~iwing most nearly gives
~~f\\
\)fl
ANS: 27.58 mis, 33.03 m., 6.09 sec. the distani;e tr;;·veled after 6 seconds. ~ I
HYDRAUllCS 25 26 HYDRAULICS

CD Compute the length of the beam @ If the depth of the upper layer of flujd
submerged in water. ....... having sp.gr. of 0.90 is equal to 1.2
'..: a) 1.58 m. c) 3.32 m. m, how far below the liquid surface is
A board weighing 30 N/m has a cross b) 2.76 m. d} 4.45 m. the top of the cube. ~-A wedge of wood having a sp.gr. of 0.60
sectional area Qf 0.005 m2 and a length "., is forced into · the water by a 1S-0 ·lb.
a) 0.4 m. c) 0.8 m.
of 3.4 m. placed in the tank of.oil having @ Compute the angle 0 when the water b} 0.6 m. d) 0.2 m.
force. The wedge is 2 ft. in width.
a sp.gr. of 0.85. Assuming the hinged to ~ surface is 2.1 'm. above the pivot. '' .,_. ' ·,. '
be frictionless. a) 49.54' c) 51.47' - - -3'- --;
A , ,b} 62.30' d) 68.23'

@ At what depth of water will the timber

stand vertically?
A rectangular tank of internal width 7 m.
a) 4.25 m. · c) 2.54 m.
partitioned as shown, it contains oil and
b} 5.36m. d) 3.41 m.
water. Assum e unit wt. of water is
9.79 kN/m3.

CD Compute the specifi~ gravity of the

board. CD What is the depth of floatation "d".
a) 0.54 c) 0.48 A cubical block having an edge equal to a) 1.23 ft.
b} 0.39 ; d) 0.61 3 m. has its upper half of sp. gr. = 0.80 b) 2.48 ft.
and its lower half of sp.gr. = 1.4. It is c)' 3.62 ft.
@ Compute the length of the board resting on a two layer fluid with an upper d) 4.12 ft.
which is submerged in oil. sp.gr. of 0.90 and a lower sp.gr. of 1.2.
a) 1.58 m. c) 3.32 m. CD If the oil has a sp.gr. of 0.84, find its (2) What additional force will cause the
b) 2.76 m. d) 4.45 m. depth h. wedge to be fully submerged.
a) 1.19 m. c) 3.25 m. a) 25.30 lb.
@ Compute the angle 0 for equilibrium b) 2.36 m. d} 4.58 m. b} 34.51 lb.
conditions. c) 43.88 lb.
a) 53.6' c) 44.8' ® If a 900 N block of wood is floated in .d) 54.68 lb.
b) 34.5" d) 58.6' oil, what is the volume of wood
submerged. @ What. is the speed of the wedge
a) 0.36210m 3 when it.has moved upward by 0.48 ft.
CD Compute the total weight of the cube
b) 0.42515 m3 after releasing the 150 lb. force
in quintals. c) 0.10944 m3 · assuming the wedge does not turn
a) 158 quintals as it rises.
The timber beam shown has dimensions b) 297 quintals d) 0.23603 m3
a) 1.2~.ft/sec.
of 0.15 x 0.15 x 3 m. and weighs 560 N. c) 369 quintals '
@ If a 90O:N biock of wr;,~/i is flo~ted in b) 2,7,~ ft/sec.
d) 478 quintals c) 3.14 ft/sec.
oil, what is the rise in free surface of ~j :'1! t"\

the water in contact with air? d) 4.47 ft/sec. ft(;/ f,14 :

# '\ '.

® Compute the height of the top of the

a) 7.26mm.
cube above the interface of the two
b) 8.54 mm.
layer fluid.
c) 5.14 m.
a) 1.0m. c) 3.0m.
d) 6.32 m.
b) 2.0 m. d) 4.0m.
STR1Jtl11Rll .DESl6N
Work-Energy
75. Problem
A 400 N block slides on a horizontal plane by
applying a horizontal for~ of 200 N. and
reaches a velocity of. 10 m/s in a distance of
30 m. from rest. . ..
G) Which of the following gives the coefficient
of friction between the floor and the block.
@ Which of the following gives the total
distance that the block will move until ii
stops if the 200 N force is removed when it
reaches 30 m. from rest.
@ Which of the following gives the time the
block moves a distance of 30 m. from rest.
ANS: 0.33, 45.43 m., 6 sec.
76. Problem
A constant force P = 750 N acts on the block
as shown during only the first 6 m. of its
motion starting from rest. Coefficient of friction
between the block and the horizontal plane is
0.20.
1600N 1600N 1600N
G) Which of the following gives the velocity of
the block after it has, .moved a total
distance of 9 m.
@ Which of the following gives the time that
the block moves a total distance of9 m. ·
@ Which of the following gives the total
distance that the block has moved until it
will stop.
ANS : 3.93 mis, 12.82 sec., 11.94 m.
(Eng'g. Mechanics)
Spring
77. Problem
The 40 kg block is placed on a 30' inclined
and released from rest. The coefficient of
static friction between the block and the
inclined plane is 0.30 .
<D Determine the maximum value of the initial
tension T in the spring for which the block
@
will not slip when released .
Determine the minimum value of the initial
tension T in the spring for which the block
will not slip when released .
@ Determine the friction force on the block if
T = 150 N.
ANS : 298.15 N, 94.25 N,
46.20N
78. Problem
Two blocks A and B have a weight of 10 kN
and 6 kN respectively. They are resting on the
incline for which the coefficients of static
friction are µA = 0.15 and µa = 0.25. The
spring has a stiffness of K = 2 kN/m and is
originally unstretched.
<D Determine the angle fl which will cause 81 Drob lem
block A only abo1.1t to slide.
@ Determine the angle e for which both The power winch A hoist the 360 kg log up the
25' inclined at a constant speed of 1.2 m/s. If
blocks begin to slide.
the power output of the winch is 4 kW.
@ Determine the required stretched or
compre ssion in the connecting spring for
which both blocks begin to slide.
ANS: 8.53', 10.62", 184.3 mm
79. Problem
A block w lghlng 500 N is dropped from a
height of 1.2 m. upon a spring whose modulus G) Which of the following gives the tension in
is 20 N/mn 1. What voloclty will the block have the cable .
at the In t. nt th spring is deformed 100 mm? ~ @ Which of the following gives the value of
W 500N the coefficient of kinetic friction µk
between the log and the incline.
@ If the power is suddenly increased to 6
kW, what is the corresponding
lrn,I, instantaneous acceleration of the log.
,, I 1 111
I r. . . .._,
I ANS : 3333 N, 0.575, 4.63 m/s2
1·
ANS: 4.65 ml oc 2
82. Problem
Impulse
The 5 kg . block at rest at at time t = 0 is acted
on by a horizontal force that varies with time t
as shown .
Power$ Efficiency
80. Problem
A car with a mass of 1500 kg starts fro'm rests
at the bottom of a 10% grade and acquires a
speed of 50 kph In a distance of tOO m. with
20
constant acceleration up the grade . What is
the power P delivered to the drive wheels by
the engine when the car reaches this speed?
3 4 5
ANS : 40.54 kW Ttrne (t)
 ::29 ' 30 :HYDRAUllCS

there is no water at the bottom with in @ At what .speed in rplll-' can the vessel
ROTATING VESSEL @
20 cm. from the vertical axis. · be rotated without spilling any water.
(OPEN CYLINDRICAL TANK)
a) 145.94 rpm c) 175.32 rpm a) 78.23. r;pml c) 83.41--rpm
b) 119.64.:rpm d} 133.76 rpm b) 64;54·-:rpm d) 55.,32 fpm . An open cylindrical vessel 1 meter in
diameter contains water al a depth of
.-@ ' >A~ wh·at speed in-rpm can: the vessel 3.56m. ·
be•.rotated .so that the pressure -at the <D If _it is rotated at a speed of 80 rpm
A cylindrical tank 4 m. in diameter a·nd
center of the bottom .- of the tank will ., about its vertical axis, determine the
6 m. high is filled with water. It is tilted to
not exceed 6.867 kPa. least depth of the vessel s-0 that no
a position enough for ttie water surface An open cylindrical tank 3 m. high and
a) 72.14 rpm water will be spilled out.
to cut the diameter of the base. 1 meter diameter contains 2 m. of water.
b} 58.62 rpm a) 1 m. c) 3 m. _
If the cylinder rotates about its
<D How much w_ater is retained in the c) 83.41 rpm b) 2m. d) 4m.
geometrical axis. ·
lank. d) 64.27 rpm ·
a) 16 cu.m. c) 19 u.m. @ If the vessel is rotated at 120 rpm,
<D What constant angular velocity can how much water will be spjlleq out?
b) 18u.m. d) 17 u.m.
be attained without spilling any a) 222 liters c) 444 liters
@ If the tank is placed in a vertical water? b} 333 liters d) 555 liters
upright position, how deep is the a) 10.25 rad/sec c) 14.65 rad/sec
water in the tank. b) 1?.53 rad/sec d) 16.47 rad/sec An open cylindrical. tank 30 cm. in diam. @ If the vessel is rotated at 140 rpm,
a) 1.27 m. c) 3.65 m. and 80 cm. high partially filled with waler what would be the pressure at the
b) 2.31 m. _d) 4.17 m. @ What constant angular velocity can center bottom of the tank.
is rotated about its vertical axis at a
be attained if the depth of water at a} 12.36 kPa c} 10.47 J<Pa
How fast in rpm could the tank be speed of 240 rpm.
@ the center is 0.5 m. b) 13.20 kPa d} 11.41 kPa
rotated about its vertical axis so that a) 14.01 rad/sec c) 20.14 rad/sec
the depth of water at the center is b) 16.25 rad/sec d) 18.32 rad/sec <D What would be the depth of water in
zero. the tank if the cylindrical lank is
a) 32.1 rpm c) 47.5 rpm @ What constant angular velocity can brought to rest so that no water will
b) 65.4 rpm d) 51.8 rpm be attained if the volume spilled out be spilled out.
a) 0.55 m. c) 0.66 m. A vertical cylindrical tank 6 m. high and
is equaf to 0.196 m3. 4 m. in diam. two thirds full of water, is
a) 14.01 rad/sec c) 20.14 rad/sec b) 0.44 m. d) 0.77 m.
b) 16.25 rad/sec d) 18.32 rad/sec rotated uniformly about its axis until on
.wM: @ At.what speed would it be rotated so the point of overflowing.
that 1.40 liters of water will be spilled CD Compute the linear' velocity at the
An open cylindrical tank one meter in · out. circumference of the tank.
diam. and 2.5 m. high is 3/5 full of water. a) 245.80 rpm a) 6.23 m/s c} 7.25 mis .
If the tank is rotated about its vertical b) 325.36 rpm b) 8.86 m/s d) 9.12 m/s
axis, what speed should it have in rpm An open cylindrical tank is 1.20 rri\ in c) . 389.74 rpm
so that. ,. ,., .. diam . and 2.10 m. high is 2/3 full of d) 448.62 rpm @ How fast will it have to be rotated in
water. order that 6. cu.m. of water .will be
<D the wate~"~ould just reach the rim of @ At what speed would it be rotated so spilled out.
the tank. ,i <D Compute the amount of water.in liters that the pressure at the center of the a) 47.05 rpm c) 38.41 rpm
a) 145.94°rpm c) 175.32 rpm that will be spilled out if the vessel is bottom of the tank is·zero? b) 50.32:rpm d} 29.28 rpm
b) 119.64 rpm d) 133.76 rpm rotated abou't its vertical axis at a <3) 252.22 rpm
.( @ If it is rotated- at a speed of 48 rpm,
@ the deptb (Of water at the center is constant speed of 90 rpm. b) 298.36 rpm what is, the- pressure at the center
zero. a) 158 liters c) 223 liters c) 331 .21 rpm bottom of the tank.
a) 145.94 rpm c) 175.32 rpm b) 130 liters d) 275 liters d) 485:47 rpm a) 6.14kPa c) 8.24.kPa
· b) 119.64 rpm d) 133.76 rpm h\ 7 ?f; l<P::1 rl\ i: ~a 1,0~
 TIUCTURAl DESIGN (Eng'g. Mechanics)
CD Which of the following gives the initial
acceleration of the block.
® Which of the following gives the velocity
after 5 sec.
@ Which of the following gives the distance
traveled after 5 sec.
ANS : 4 mlsec 2., 12 mis,
41.33m.
Conservation of
Momentum
83. Problem
A ball is given a horizontal velocity of 3 mis at
2 m. above the smooth floor. If the coefficient
of restitution is 0.60.
X D
CD Determine the velocity of impact when the
ball bounces for the first time on the floor.
® Determine the value of "h" after the first
bounce.
@ Determine the distance "D" between the
balls first and second bounces.
ANS: 6.95 mis, 0.72 m., 2.30 m.
84. Problem
A 4 kg bail and a 3 kg ball move on a smooth
horizontal plane along a straight line path with
speeds of + 6 and : 8 mis respectively.
Determine the following:
CD Speed of the 3 kg ball after impact if the
impact is inelastic or plastic.
® Speed of the 3 kg ball after impact if the
impact is elastic.
@ Speed of the 3 kg ball after impact if the
coeff. of restitution is 0.5
ANS : 0, + 8 mis, + 4 mis
85. Problem
The 25 g bullet B hits the 15 kg stationary
block A with a horizontal velocity of 600 mis.
The kinetic coefficient of friction between the
block and the horizontal surface is 0.25.
600m/s
~
CD Determine the velocity of bullet after
impact, assuming ii is embedded in the
block.
® Determine the total distance moved by the
block after the impact.
@ Determine the percentage of mechanical
energy lost during the impact. Assume that
the bullet becomes embedded in the
block.
ANS : 0.998 mis, 0.203 m.,
99.8%
11
88. Problem
86, Problem
fhe 10 kg mass A is moving at 5 mis when it Suppose you in,vestigale an accident iri which
Is 1 m. from the stationary 10 kg mass 8. The a 1300 kg car A struck a parked 1200 kg car
c efficient of kinetic friction between the floor B. All four B's wheels were locked and skid
ind the two masses is µk = 0.6 and the arks indicate that B slid 2 m. after the impact.
coefficient of restitution of the impact e = 0.5. If the coefficient of friction between B's tires
and to road to be µk = 0.8 and the coefficient
(!) Compute the velocity of B after the impact. of restitution of the impact to be e = 0.4 and
~> Compute-the velocity of A after the impact. assume that only one impact occurs.
<;!) Compute the distance that B moves from
CD What was the velocity of B after impact.'
its initial position as a result of the impact.
® What was A's velocity just before the
ANS : 3.75 mis, 1.25 mis,
1.19m.
impact.
@ How long does B slid after the impact
before ii stops. ,,.
ANS : 5.6 mis, 7.69 mis,
0.71 sec.
87. Problem
Two cars with energy-absorbing bumpers
collide with speeds VA =Vs =8 kph . Their
masses are mA = 1270 kg and m8 = 2000 kg.
VA=8 kph VB=8 kph
~ . 1.~.--.4.,...k5.J.WJAw.~
:Sl:!!!ill:W r=
A B
CD If the coefficient of restitution e = 0.2, what
is the velocity of A after the collision?
® If the duration of the collision of the two
cars is 0.1 sec., what is the average
·acceleration to which the occupant of car
A is subjected?
@ What is the average acceleration to which
the occupant of car B is subjected?
ANS: • 3.74 kph, 32.6 mls 2,
20,7 mls2
HYDRAULICS
. ).
31 32 HYDRAUllCS

<D What_is the new level of water of the <D Determine the velocity of flow.
tube on the left side. a) 37.85 mis c) 42.31 m/s
a) 40mm c) 30mm b) 28.25 mis · · d) 55.14 mis
An open cylindrical tank having a radius b) 50 mm d) 60 mm A closed cylindrical tank, 1 m. in
of 0.30 m. and a height of 1.20 m. is filled diameter, 3 m high, is full of water. It is ® Determine the discharge. ·.•
with water at a depth of 0.90 m. ® Determine the decrease of the water rotating about its vertical axis with a a) 0.107m3/s .
level in the tube on the left side. speed of 180 rpm. Assuming that the b) 0.236 m3/s
<D How fast will it be rotated about its a) 150 mm c) 140 mm vessel is rigidly constructed. c) 0.314 m3/s
vertical axis if half of its volume is b) 120mm d) 110mm
spilled out? <D Find the gage pressure, just under d) 0.456 m3/s
a) 178.34 rpm @ What is the new level of water of the the cover at the circumference with a
small hole in the cover at the @ Determine the power available at the
b) 207.22 rpm tube in the right side
circumference. specified point in watts.
c) 325.12 rpm a) 230 mm c) 240 mm
a) 17.41 kPa c) 24.25 kPa a) 64442 watts
d) 417.58 rpm b) 260 mm d) 250 mm
b) 19.32 kPa d) 22.17 kPa b) 56233 watts
® How fast will it be rotated about its c) 74893 watts
vertical axis so that no water will be - @ Find the gage pressure, just under d) 8397 4 watts
spilled out? ROTATING VESSEL . the cover at the center with a small
a) 109.21 c) 132.14 (CLOSED CYLINDRICAL TANK) hole in the cover at the
b) 158.32 d) 175.85 circumference.
@ How fast will it be rotated about its a) o c) 2
vertical axis so as to produce a zero b) 1 d) 3
If the velocity of water is 8 m/s and the
pressure with 0.20 m. from the center pressure is 140 kPa on the _discharge
of the tank. A closed cylindrical vessel, axis vertical, @ Find the gage pressure, just under
the cover at the circumference with a side of a pump. · ·· ·
a) 178.34 rpm 2m high and 0.60 m in diameter is filled
b) 207.22 rpm with water, the pressure intensity at the small hole in the cover at the center. <D What is the head of the pump if the·
·_c) 325.12rpm top being 196.2 kPa. The metal side is · a) 17.41 kPa c) 24.25 kPa
velocity is 4 m/s and the pressure is
d) 417.58 rpm 2.5 mm . _ If the vessel is rotated at b) 19.32 kPa d) 22.17 kPa 90 kPa on the suction side of the
240 rpm. pump?
a) 4.25 m. c) 5.42 m.
. <D Determine the total pressure on the b) 7.54 m. d) 6.12m.
side wall BERNOULLI'S
a) 751.2 kN c) 622.4 kN THEOREM ® How much power is required to drive
When the U-tube is not rotated, the b) 883.9 kN d) 977.8 kN it if the diam. of the suction side is
water stands in the tube as shown. If the 600 mm0.
tube is rotated about the eccentric axis ® Determine the total pressure against a) 112 hp c) 314 hp
at the rate of 8 rad/sec. • the top b) 233· hp d) 425 hp
a) 59.496 kN c) 32.417 kN A liquid of specific gravity 1.75 flows in a
b) 68.214 kN d) 44.625 kN 6 cm. horizontal pipe. The total energy ® If the pump is rated at 120 hp, what is
at a certain point in the flow is 80 J/N the efficiency of the pump neglectirig
@ Determine the maximum intensity of (joules per newton). The elevation of energy losses in the system.
hoop tension, if the vessel is rotated the pipe above a fixed datum is 2.6 m. If a) 62.1% · c) 93.3%
at 240 rpm the pressure at the specified point is b) 42.5% d) 76.3% ·
a) 52.31 kN c) 73.29 kN ~k~. .
150-----3 b) 44.17 kN d) 62.14 kN
 (Eng'g. Mechanics)
66. Problem
A ball is shot at a ground level at an angle of
60. with the horizontal with an initial velocity of
100 m/s.
<D Which of the following gives the height of
the ball after 2 sec.
@ Which of the following gives the velocity of
the ball after 2 sec. . acceleration of a particle on the rim of the
@ Which of the following gives the time it will
take for the ball to hit !he ground.
ANS : 153.59 m., 83.58 mis,
17.66sec.
67. Problem
As shown in the figure , a projectile of weight
W is fired from A at an angle of go· from the
inclined plane. It lands at a distance of 70 m.
from A as measured alo~g the inclined plane.
CD Which of the following gives the initial
·velocity V0 .
@ Which of the following gives . the max.
height "h" reached by the projectile.
@ Which of the following gives the time the
projectile reaches the inclined plane at a
distance of 70 m. as mea5~r:;d along the
inclined plane .
ANS : 27.58 mis, 33.03 m., 6.09.sec.
Roiation with Constant
Angular Acceleration
68. Problem
A flywheel 6 ft. in diameter accelerates from
rest at a constant rate of 4 rpm/sec.
CD Compute the angular velocity on the rim of
the flywheel after 10 sec.
@ Compute the normal component of the
acceleration of a particle on the rim of the
flywheel after 10 sec.
@ Compute the tangential component of the
flywheel after 10 sec.
ANS : 4.2 rad/sec., 52.92 fps2, 1.26 fpsZ,
69. Problem
The rim of a 50 in. wheel on a brake shoe
testing machine has a speed of 60 mph when
the brake is dropped. It comes to rest after the
rim has traveled a linear distance of 600 ft.
What are the constant angular acceleration
and the number of revolutions the wheel
makes in coming to rest?
~
ANS : 45.8 revolution
Motion Curves
70. Problem
A car accelerates from initial velocity of
10 mis. The acceleration is increasing
uniformly from zero to 8 m/s2 in 6 seconds.
During the next two seconds·, the car
2
decelerates at a constant rale of m/s2 .
<D Which of the following mosi nearly gives
the velocity after 8 seconds.·
@ Whic~ of ihe fo!!~wing most nearly gives
the d1stanr;e tra·veled after 6 seconds.
Which of the following most nearly gives
111 total distance traveled after 8 seconds.
ANS : 30 mis, 108 m., 172 m.
71. Problem
A car accelerates uniformly from zero to
11 m/sec2. in 8 seconds starting from rest.
l)urlng the next 4 seconds, the car decelerates
uniformly at a constant rate of 11 m/sec2.
1!l Which of the following gives the velocity of
the car after 12 seconds.
1 Which of the following gives the distance
traveled after 10 seconds.
(~> Which of the following gives the total
distance traveled after 12 seconds .
ANS: 4 mis, 202 m., 232 m.
72. Problem
A train starts from rest at station A and stops
t station B which is 10 km from A. The max.
cceleration of the train is 15 km/hr/min and
the maximum deceleration when the brakes
are applied is 10 km/hr/min . If the maximum
allowable speed is 60 kph . · kph for the positions presented .
CD Which of the following gives the least time
that the train can go from A to B?
(2) Which of the following gives the distance
traveled 4 min. after it starts from A.
(3) Which of the following gives the distance
traveled 9 min. after it starts from A.
ANS: 15 min., 2 km., 7 km.
9
Relative Motion
73. Problem
Car A is moving east at 70 kph while car B is
moving in the direction of N. 45· E. For a
passenger in car A, B appears to be moving
away in a direction of N. 30· W.
<D Which of the following gives the velocity of
Ain mis.
® Which of the following gives the velocity
that B appears to the passenger in A.
@ Which of the following gives the true
velocity of B.
ANS: 19.44 mis, 51.24 kph,
62.76 kph
74. Problem
Car A is accelerating in the direction of its
motion at the rate 6f 1.2 m/s2 . Car B is
rounding a curve of 150 m. radius at a
constant speed of 54 kph.
CD Which of the following gives the velocity
that car B appears to have to an observer
in car A if A has reached a speed of 72
@ Which of the following gives the direction
of VB/A from the path of car A.
@ Which· of the following gives the
acceleration that car B appears to have to
an observer in car A if car A has reached a
speed of 72 kph for the positions
presented.
ANS : 18.03 mis, 46.1 ',
0.757 m!s 2
Ii 1'