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For the cantilever beam of span $3$ m (shown below) m concentrated load of $20 \: kN$ applied at the free end causes a vertical displacement of $2$ mm at a section locate...

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In a beam of length $L$, four possible influence line diagram for shear force at a section located at a distance of $\dfrac{L}{4}$ from the left end support (marked as $P, Q, R,$ and $S$) are shown below. The correct influence line diagram is $P$ $Q$ $R$ $S$

In a beam of length $L$, four possible influence line diagram for shear force at a section located at a distance of $\dfrac{L}{4}$ from the left end support (marked as $P...

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The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid joined frame $\text{PQR}$ supported as shown in the figure is zero one two unstable

The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid joined frame $\text{PQR}$ supported as shown in the figure iszeroonetwounstable

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 34
Beam $PQRS$ has internal hinges in spans $PQ$ and $RS$ as shown. The beam may be subjected to a moving distributed vertical load of maximum intensity $4 \:kN/m$ of any length anywhere on the beam. The maximum absolute value of the shear force (in $kN$) that can occur due to this loading just to the right of support $Q$ shall be $30$ $40$ $45$ $55$

Beam $PQRS$ has internal hinges in spans $PQ$ and $RS$ as shown. The beam may be subjected to a moving distributed vertical load of maximum intensity $4 \:kN/m$ of any le...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 32
A uniform beam $(EI = \textit{constant})PQ$ in the form of a quarter-circle of radius $R$ is fixed at end $P$ and free at the end $Q$, where a load $W$ is applied as shown. The vertical downward displacement, $\delta_q$, at the loaded point $Q$ is ... $\delta_q = \beta \bigg( \dfrac{WR^3}{EI} \bigg)$. Find the value of $\beta$(correct to $4$-decimal places). ______

A uniform beam $(EI = \textit{constant})PQ$ in the form of a quarter-circle of radius $R$ is fixed at end $P$ and free at the end $Q$, where a load $W$ is applied as show...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 31
All members in the rigid-jointed frame shown are prismatic and have the same flexural stiffness $EI$. Find the magnitude of the bending moment at $Q$ (in kNm) due to given loading ________

All members in the rigid-jointed frame shown are prismatic and have the same flexural stiffness $EI$. Find the magnitude of the bending moment at $Q$ (in kNm) due to give...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 10
The pin-jointed $2-D$ truss is loaded with a horizontal force of $15 \: kN$ at joint S and another $15 \: kN$ vertical force at joint U, as shown. Find the force in member RS (in $kN$) and report your answer taking tension as positive and compression as negative _________

The pin-jointed $2-D$ truss is loaded with a horizontal force of $15 \: kN$ at joint S and another $15 \: kN$ vertical force at joint U, as shown. Find the force in membe...

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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 34
A symmetric frame $PQR$ consists of two inclined members $PQ$ and $QR$, connected at $‘Q’$ with a rigid joint, and hinged at $‘P’$ and $‘R’$. The horizontal length $PR$ is $l$. If a weight $W$ is suspended at $‘Q’$, the bending moment at $‘Q’$ is $\dfrac{Wl}{2} \\$ $\dfrac{Wl}{4} \\$ $\dfrac{Wl}{8} \\$ zero

A symmetric frame $PQR$ consists of two inclined members $PQ$ and $QR$, connected at $‘Q’$ with a rigid joint, and hinged at $‘P’$ and $‘R’$. The horizontal l...

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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 31
A simply supported beam is subjected ti a uniformly distributed load of intensity $w$ per unit length, on half of the span from one end. The length of the span and the flexural stiffness are denoted as $l$ and $EI$ ... $\dfrac{5}{384} \dfrac{wl^4}{EI} \\$ $\dfrac{5}{192} \dfrac{wl^4}{EI}$

A simply supported beam is subjected ti a uniformly distributed load of intensity $w$ per unit length, on half of the span from one end. The length of the span and the fl...

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GATE2018 CE-2: 42
A cable PQ of length $25$ m is supported at two ends at the same level as shown in the figure. The horizontal distance between the supports is $20$ m. A point load of $150$ kN is applied at point R which divides into two equal parts. Neglecting the self-weight of the cable, the tension (in kN, in integer value) in the cable due to the applied load will be _______

A cable PQ of length $25$ m is supported at two ends at the same level as shown in the figure. The horizontal distance between the supports is $20$ m. A point load of $15...

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GATE2018 CE-2: 40
A prismatic propped cantilever beam of span $L$ and plastic moment capacity $M_p$ is subjected to a concentrated load at its mid-span. If the collapse load of the beam is $\alpha \dfrac{M_p}{L}$, the value of $\alpha$ is ______

A prismatic propped cantilever beam of span $L$ and plastic moment capacity $M_p$ is subjected to a concentrated load at its mid-span. If the collapse load of the beam is...

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GATE2018 CE-2: 7
A vertical load of $10$ kN acts on a hinge located at a distance of $L/4$ from the roller support Q of a beam of length $L$ (see figure). The vertical reaction at support Q is $0.0$ kN $2.5$ kN $7.5$ kN $10.0$ kN

A vertical load of $10$ kN acts on a hinge located at a distance of $L/4$ from the roller support Q of a beam of length $L$ (see figure).The vertical reaction at support ...

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GATE2018 CE-2: 4
All the members of the planar truss (see figure), have the same properties in terms of area of cross-section (A) and modulus of elasticity (E). For the loads shown on the truss, the statement that correctly represents the nature of forces in the members of the ... and $1$ members in compression, and $2$ zero-force member There are $2$ members in tension, and $3$ zero-force member

All the members of the planar truss (see figure), have the same properties in terms of area of cross-section (A) and modulus of elasticity (E).For the loads shown on the ...

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GATE2018 CE-1: 30
The figure shows a simply supported beam PQ of uniform flexural rigidity EI carrying two moments $M$ and $2M$. The slope at P will be $0$ $\text{ML}/(9\text{EI})$ $\text{ML}/(6\text{EI})$ $\text{ML}/(3\text{EI})$

The figure shows a simply supported beam PQ of uniform flexural rigidity EI carrying two moments $M$ and $2M$.The slope at P will be$0$$\text{ML}/(9\text{EI})$$\text{ML}/...

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GATE2018 CE-1: 8
A solid circular beam with radius of $0.25$ m and length of $2$ m is subjected to a twisting moment of $20$ kNm about the z-axis at the free end, which is the only load acting as shown in the figure. The shear stress component $\tau_{xy}$ at point 'M' in the cross-section of the beam at a distance of $1$ m from the fixed end is $0.0$ MPa $0.51$ MPa $0.815$ MPa $2.0$ MPa

A solid circular beam with radius of $0.25$ m and length of $2$ m is subjected to a twisting moment of $20$ kNm about the z-axis at the free end, which is the only load a...

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