GATE 2019 Civil Engineering Previous Years' Solved Question Papers

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GATE
Previous Years’
Solved Question Papers
Civil Engineering
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ISBN 978-93-530-6132-6
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Contents
Preface ix
Syllabus: Civil Engineering x
Important Tips for GATE Preparation xiii
Detailed Analysis of GATE 2018 Papers xiii-a
Solved Papers 2018 xiii-b
Detailed Analysis of GATE 2017 Papers xiv
Solved Papers 2017 xv
U 1: S M 1.1
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Chapter 1: Simple Stresses and Strains 1.3
Chapter 2: Principal Stresses and Strains 1.8
Chapter 3: Shear Force and Bending Moment 1.15
Chapter 4: Simple Bending Theory 1.21
Chapter 5: Shear Stresses in Beams 1.26
Chapter 6: Deflection of Beams 1.29
Chapter 7: Torsion 1.43
Chapter 8: Columns and Struts 1.46
Chapter 9: Thin Cylinders 1.50
Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Topics 1.51
U 2: S a 2.1
nit trUctUral nalySiS
Chapter 1: Degree of Indeterminacy 2.3
Chapter 2: Analysis of Determinate Trusses and Frames 2.11
Chapter 3: Propped Cantilevers and Fixed Beams 2.22
Chapter 4: Analysis of Indeterminate Structures 2.26
Chapter 5: Energy Principles 2.33
Chapter 6: Influence Lines 2.41
Chapter 7: Arches and Cables 2.47
Chapter 8: Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis 2.54
U 3 : c S 3.1
nit oncrete trUctUre
Chapter 1: Concrete Technology 3.3
Chapter 2: Working Stress Method of Design 3.8
Chapter 3: Limit State Method of Design 3.11
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Chapter 4: Design For Shear, Bond and Torsion 3.34
Chapter 5: Design of Columns 3.40
Chapter 6: Prestressed Concrete 3.49
Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Topics 3.59
U 4: S S 4.1
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Chapter 1: Structural Connections 4.3
Chapter 2: Tension Members 4.14
Chapter 3: Compression Members 4.20
Chapter 4: Beams, Plate Girder and Trusses 4.24
Chapter 5: Plastic Analysis 4.30
Chapter 6: Miscellaneous Topics 4.44
U 5 : g e 5.1
nit eotechnical ngineering
Chapter 1: Origion of soils 5.3
Chapter 2: Properties of soils 5.5
Chapter 3: Soil classification 5.10
Chapter 4: Effective stress 5.17
Chapter 5: Permeability 5.22
Chapter 6: Seepage analysis 5.31
Chapter 7: Consolidation and settlement analysis 5.38
Chapter 8: Compaction 5.53
Chapter 9: Shear strength 5.57
Exploration Chapter 10: Earth pressure theories 5.66
Chapter 11: Stability of slopes 5.79
Chapter 12: Stress distribution 5.88
Chapter 13: Foundation types and bearing capacity 5.91
Chapter 14: Deep foundations 5.103
Chapter 15: Soil exploration and field tests 5.112
Chapter 16: Miscellaneous topics 5.121
U 6 : f M 6.1
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Chapter 1: Propertiies of Fluids 6.3
Chapter 2: Fluid Statics 6.5
Chapter 3: Buoyancy and Flotation 6.10
Chapter 4: Fluid Kinematics 6.12
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Chapter 5: Fluid Dyanamics 6.18
Chapter 6: Laminar and Turbulent Flow 6.26
Chapter 7: Flow in Pipes 6.30
Chapter 8: Boundary Layer Theory 6.39
Chapter 9: Dimensional Analysis 6.44
Chapter 10: Hydraulic Pumps and Turbines 6.48
U 7: O -C h 7.1
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Chapter 1: Uniform Flow 7.3
Chapter 2: Non-uniform Flow 7.15
U 8 : h 8.1
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Hydrology 8.3
Chapter 2: Infiltration and Evaporation 8.7
Chapter 3: Hydrographs 8.12
Chapter 4: Flood Estimation and Flood Routing 8.22
Chapter 5: Well Hydraulics 8.25
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Chapter 1: Water Requirement of Crops 9.3
Chapter 2: Design of Canals 9.14
Chapter 3: Gravity Dams and Spillways 9.17
Chapter 4: Diversion Headworks 9.22
U 10: e e 10.1
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Chapter 1: Water Requirements 10.3
Chapter 2: Quality Control of Water 10.4
Chapter 3: Sedimentation 10.16
Chapter 4: Filtration 10.22
Chapter 5: Miscellaneous Water Treatment Methods 10.24
Chapter 6: Distribution of Water 10.31
Chapter 7: Design of Sewers 10.32
Chapter 8: Quality Characteristics of Sewage 10.35
Chapter 9: Primary Treatment of Sewage 10.44
Chapter 10: Secondary Treatment of Sewage 10.45
Chapter 11: Disposing of Sewage Effluents 10.57
Chapter 12: Air Pollution 10.61
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viii | Contents
Chapter 13: Municipal Solid Wastes 10.65
Chapter 14: Noise Pollution 10.67
U 11: t e 11.1
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Chapter 1: Geometric Design 11.3
Chapter 2: Highway Materials 11.22
Chapter 3: Design of Flexbile and Rigid Pavements 11.30
Chapter 4: Highway Construction 11.46
Chapter 5: Traffic Engineering 11.48
U 12: S 12.1
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Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts in Surveying 12.3
Chapter 2: Compass Surveying 12.5
Chapter 3: Levelling and Contouring 12.8
Chapter 4: Theodolite Traversing 12.13
Chapter 5: Curves 12.20
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Preface
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the primarily tests for various undergraduate subjects—
Engineering/Technology/Architecture and postgraduate level for Science. The GATE examination pattern has undergone
several changes over the years—sometimes apparent and sometimes subtle. It is bound to continue to do so with changing
technological environment.
GATE Previous Years’ Solved Question Papers for Civil Engineering acts as a practice material for GATE aspirants to
strengthen their conceptual understanding and application skills. The book includes more than 27 years’ GATE questions
segregated topic-wise along with exam analysis which is provided at the beginning of every unit. This book helps the GATE
aspirants to get an idea about the pattern and weightage of questions asked in GATE examination.
Owing to multifaceted opportunities open to any good performer, the number of aspirants appearing for the GATE
examination is increasing significantly every year. Apart from giving the aspirant a chance to pursue an M.Tech. from
institutions such as the IITs /NITs, a good GATE score can be highly instrumental in landing the candidate a plush public
sector job, as many PSUs are recruiting graduate engineers on the basis of their performance in GATE.
Salient Features
• Includes more than 27 years’ GATE questions arranged chapter-wise.
• Detailed solutions for better understanding.
• Includes latest GATE solved question papers with detailed analysis.
• Free online mock test based on GATE examination pattern for practice.
Despite of our best efforts, some errors may have inadvertently crept into the book. Constructive comments and suggestions
to further improve the book are welcome and shall be acknowledged gratefully.
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