Engineering Services Examination 2016 Civil Engineering Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2016

  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 7
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper CIVIL ENGINEERING Paper-I (Conventional)
Subject CIVIL ENGINEERING
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 7
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2016, specifically for the Civil Engineering Paper-I (Conventional). Conducted by UPSC, this paper carried a maximum of 200 marks and candidates were allowed three hours to complete it. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the ESE exam, offering insights into the types of descriptive questions asked and the expected depth of answers in Civil Engineering.

Major Topics Covered

  • Strength of Materials
  • Structural Analysis
  • Construction Management
  • Labour Management

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 2016 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • Engineering Services Examination 2016 General Studies Paper
  • ESE 2016 Civil Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • ESE Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern
  • Engineering Services Examination 2017

Instructions

  • Candidates are required to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, attempt any FOUR questions.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
  • All parts and sub-parts of a question are to be attempted together in the answer book.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off. -1-

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) What do you understand by the term characteristic strength of a material ? Please elaborate.

(b) A continuous beam ABCDE is subjected to Dead Load and Live Load. Draw the arrangements of Live Load that produce maximum Bending moment at support B and span BC of the beam.

(c) What do you understand by multiskilling of labour? What are the benefits of multiskilling?

(d) What are the main advantages of Activity on the Node (A-O-N) networks over activity on the Arrow (A-O-A) networks ?

(e) State the Muller-Breslau principle. Hence draw influence line for moment at D in the beam shown in Fig. 2.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Engineering Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2016.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject and paper name?

The subject is Civil Engineering, and the paper name is Paper-I (Conventional).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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