Engineering Services Exam 2017 Civil Engineering Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper CIVIL ENGINEERING Paper - I
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2017, Paper I, for Civil Engineering. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to test the knowledge of candidates in Civil Engineering subjects. The exam allows three hours to complete and has a maximum of 300 marks. It comprises both objective and descriptive questions, making it crucial for aspirants to understand the exam pattern and syllabus. This paper is a valuable resource for preparation, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Analysis
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Timber Defects
  • CFRP
  • Stiffness Matrix Method
  • Principal Stresses
  • Shear 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 2016 Civil Engineering Paper I
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  • GATE 2017 Civil Engineering Paper
  • Engineering Services Examination 2017 Civil Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • Engineering Services Examination Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • Engineering Services Examination Pattern
  • SSC JE
  • GATE Civil Engineering

Instructions

  • 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)

Section A

Q1.

(a) A rectangular bar of 30 mm × 60 mm cross-section and 200 mm length is restrained from expansion along its 30 mm × 200 mm sides by surrounding material. Find the change in dimensions and volume when a compressive force of 180 kN acts in axial direction. E = 2 × 105 MPa; v = 0.3

(b) (i) List the tests for bricks and the corresponding I.S. code.
(ii) What are the various defects in timber ? Explain through neat sketches.
(iii) What is CFRP ? Indicate its ultimate tensile strength and modulus of elasticity.

(c) A propped cantilever beam is shown in Figure 1. Analyze it using the stiffness matrix method and find the reactions in the spring. Neglect axial deformation in the beam. Show the degrees of freedom.

(d) A plane element in a body is subjected to stresses as shown in Figure 2. Determine the principal stresses and maximum shear stresses and the planes on which they act. Indicate them in separate sketches.

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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 2017.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC.

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.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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