Engineering Services 2018 Civil Engineering Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2018

  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Civil Engineering Paper I
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Engineering Services Examination 2018, specifically Paper I for Civil Engineering. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 300 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is a crucial resource for Civil Engineering aspirants preparing for the ESE, offering insights into the types of questions asked, marking scheme, and the depth of knowledge required. Analyzing this paper helps candidates strategize their preparation and identify areas for improvement.

Major Topics Covered

  • Stone suitability tests
  • Attrition Test
  • Steel drill pipe mechanics
  • Stress and Strain analysis
  • Bracket loading
  • Influence Line Diagram
  • Bending Moment
  • Shear Force
  • Vibration and Resonance
  • Portland cement ingredients
  • Bogue's compounds
  • Square bar under axial load
  • Change in volume
  • Bulk modulus
  • Shear modulus
  • Frame analysis
  • Forces in members
  • Thermoplastic materials
  • Thermosetting materials
  • Plane stress analysis
  • Principal stresses

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Engineering Services Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Engineering Services Examination 2017 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • Engineering Services Examination 2019 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • GATE Civil Engineering 2018 Question Paper
  • Engineering Services Examination 2018 Civil Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • Engineering Services Examination Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC ESE Civil Engineering Paper I Syllabus
  • Engineering Services Examination Pattern
  • UPSC ESE Exam Pattern Civil Engineering

Instructions

  • ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION (M)2018 वियोज्य DETACHABLE CIVIL ENGINEERING Paper I Maximum Marks: 300

  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO Sections.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions No. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Wherever any assumptions are made for answering a question, they must be clearly indicated.
  • Diagrams/figures, wherever required, shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations carry their usual standard meanings.
  • Attempt of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(d) A beam AB is simply supported over a span of 15 m. An u.d.l of 25 kN/m intensity and 5 m length moves over the beam from end A to B. Draw the influence line diagram for bending moment and shear force at section C located at 6 m from end A. Hence calculate the maximum bending moment and shear force at section C.

(e) A motor of 150 kg mass is supported by four springs as shown in figure. Each of the springs has a stiffness of 120 kN/m. The unbalance of the rotor is equivalent to a mass of 40 g located at 150 mm from the axis of rotation. The motor is constrained to move vertically. Find
(i) the speed of motor at which resonance will occur
(ii) the amplitude of vibration of the motor when the speed is 1000 rev./m.

Q2.

(a) (i) List out eight chemical ingredients of Portland cement and briefly explain their functions.
(ii) What are Bogue's compounds ? Briefly mention their functions.

(b) A square bar (50 mm × 50 mm cross-section) of 100 mm length is subjected to an axial compressive load of 10 kN. Calculate the change in volume of the bar, if all lateral strains of the bar are prevented by a uniform pressure on its four lateral faces. Calculate this pressure value and the change in volume. Also calculate the value of bulk modulus K and shear modulus G for the material of bar. Following parameters may be used if required.
1. E = 2 × 105 N/mm2
2. μ = 0.25

(c) The frame shown in figure is fabricated using members with cross-sectional areas as given below :
Diagonal members = 2000 sq. mm
Other members = 1000 sq. mm
E for the material of members = 2 × 105 N/sq. mm
Member AC was fitted last and the length of the member was 1 mm short. Determine the forces developed in the members when AC was pulled and fitted in position.

Q3.

(a) (i) Briefly explain Thermoplastic and Thermosetting materials.
(ii) List out six differences between them.
(iii) Briefly explain manufacture of Aluminium and state at least six physical and mechanical properties of Aluminium.

(b) In a steel flat plate a state of plane stress available. Calculate σ_y and principal stresses if σ_x = 140 N/mm2, μ = 0.25, \tauxy = 40 N/mm2, \epsilonz = -3.6 × 10-4 and E = 2 × 105 N/mm2.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Engineering Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Civil Engineering, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 300.

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The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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