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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 12
Two series of compaction tests were performed in the laboratory on an inorganic clayey soil employing two different levels of compaction energy per unit volume of soil. With regards to the above tests, the following two statements are made. The optimum moisture content ... statements is Only I is TRUE Only II is TRUE Both I and II are TRUE Neither I nor II is TRUE
Two series of compaction tests were performed in the laboratory on an inorganic clayey soil employing two different levels of compaction energy per unit volume of soil. W...
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 4
The Poisson's ratio is defined as $\begin{vmatrix} \dfrac{\text{axial stress}}{\text{lateral stress}} \end{vmatrix} \\$ $\begin{vmatrix} \dfrac{\text{lateral strain}}{\text{axial strain}} \end{vmatrix} \\$ ... $\begin{vmatrix} \dfrac{\text{axial strain}}{\text{lateral strain}} \end{vmatrix}$
The Poisson’s ratio is defined as$\begin{vmatrix} \dfrac{\text{axial stress}}{\text{lateral stress}} \end{vmatrix} \\$$\begin{vmatrix} \dfrac{\text{lateral strain}}{\te...
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 5
The following statements are related to bending of beams: The slope of the bending moment diagram is equal to the shear force. The slope of the shear force diagram is equal to the load intensity. The slope of the curvature is equal to the flexural ... The second derivative of the deflection is equal to the curvature. The only $\textbf{FALSE}$ statement is I II III IV
The following statements are related to bending of beams:The slope of the bending moment diagram is equal to the shear force.The slope of the shear force diagram is equal...
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Solid Mechanics
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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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Structural Analysis
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GATE2018 CE-2: 41
A $6$ m long simply-supported beam is prestressed as shown in the figure. The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of $6$ kN/m over its entire span. If the effective flexural rigidity $EI=2 \times 10^4 \: kNm^2$ and the effective prestressing force is $200$ kN, the net increase in length of the prestressing cable (in mm, up to two decimal places) is _____
A $6$ m long simply-supported beam is prestressed as shown in the figure.The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of $6$ kN/m over its entire span. If the effective ...
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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: 44
The total horizontal and vertical stresses at a point X in a saturated sandy medium are $170$ kPa and $300$ kPa, respectively. The static pore-water pressure is $30$ kPa. At failure, the excess pore-water pressure is measured to be $94.50$ kPa, and the shear ... angle of internal friction is $36^{\circ}$. The shear strength (in kPa, up to two decimal places) at point X is _____
The total horizontal and vertical stresses at a point X in a saturated sandy medium are $170$ kPa and $300$ kPa, respectively. The static pore-water pressure is $30$ kPa....
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GATE2018 CE-2: 29
Two rigid bodies of mass $5$ kg and $4$ kg are at rest on a frictionless surface until acted upon by a force of $36$ N as shown in the figure. The contact force generated between the two bodies is $4.0$ N $7.2$ N $9.0$ N $16.0$ N
Two rigid bodies of mass $5$ kg and $4$ kg are at rest on a frictionless surface until acted upon by a force of $36$ N as shown in the figure. The contact force generated...
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GATE2018 CE-2: 30
Four bolts P, Q, R and S of equal diameter are used for a bracket subjected to a load of $130$ kN as shown in the figure. The force in bolt P is $32.50$ kN $69.32$ kN $82.50$ kN $119.32$ kN
Four bolts P, Q, R and S of equal diameter are used for a bracket subjected to a load of $130$ kN as shown in the figure.The force in bolt P is$32.50$ kN$69.32$ kN$82.50$...
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GATE2018 CE-2: 31
A singly-reinforced rectangular concrete beam of width $30$ mm and effective depth $400$ mm is to be designed using $M25$ grade concrete and $Fe500$ grade reinforcing steel. For the beam to be under-reinforced, the maximum number of $16$ mm diameter reinforcing bars that can be provided is, $3$ $4$ $5$ $6$
A singly-reinforced rectangular concrete beam of width $30$ mm and effective depth $400$ mm is to be designed using $M25$ grade concrete and $Fe500$ grade reinforcing ste...
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Concrete Structures
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GATE2018 CE-2: 22
A reinforced-concrete slab with effective depth of $80$ mm is simply supported at two opposite ends on $230$ mm thick masonry walls. The centre-to-centre distance between the walls is $3.3$ m. As per $\text{IS }456:2000$, the effective span of the slab (in m, up to two decimal places) is ________
A reinforced-concrete slab with effective depth of $80$ mm is simply supported at two opposite ends on $230$ mm thick masonry walls. The centre-to-centre distance between...
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GATE2018 CE-2: 23
A fillet weld is simultaneously subjected to factored normal and shear stresses of $120$ MPa and $50$ MPa, respectively. As per $\text{ IS }800:2007$, the equivalent stress (in MPa, up to two decimal places) is _____
A fillet weld is simultaneously subjected to factored normal and shear stresses of $120$ MPa and $50$ MPa, respectively. As per $\text{ IS }800:2007$, the equivalent stre...
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Solid Mechanics
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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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Structural Analysis
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GATE2018 CE-2: 5
The setting time of cement is determined using Le Chatelier apparatus Briquette testing apparatus Vicat apparatus Casagrande's apparatus
The setting time of cement is determined usingLe Chatelier apparatusBriquette testing apparatusVicat apparatusCasagrande's apparatus
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Construction Materials and Management
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GATE2018 CE-2: 6
A structural member subjected to compression, has both translation and rotation restrained at one end, while only translation is restrained at the other end. As per $\text{IS }456:2000$, the effective length factor recommended for design is $0.50$ $0.65$ $0.70$ $0.80$
A structural member subjected to compression, has both translation and rotation restrained at one end, while only translation is restrained at the other end. As per $\tex...
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Structural Engineering
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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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Structural Analysis
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GATE2018 CE-1: 41
An RCC beam of rectangular cross section has factored shear of $200$ kN at its critical section. Its width $b$ is $250$ mm and effective depth $d$ is $350$ mm. Assume design shear strength $\tau_c$ of concrete as $0.62 \: N/mm^2$ and maximum ... grade steel are used, then the required spacing (in cm, up to one decimal place) as per limit state method will be _____
An RCC beam of rectangular cross section has factored shear of $200$ kN at its critical section. Its width $b$ is $250$ mm and effective depth $d$ is $350$ mm. Assume des...
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Concrete Structures
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GATE2018 CE-1: 44
At a construction site, a contractor plans to make an excavation as shown in the figure. The water level in the adjacent river is at an elevation of $+20.0$ m. Unit weight of water is $10 \: kn/m^3$. The factor of safety (up to two decimal places) against sand boiling for the proposed excavation is ___________
At a construction site, a contractor plans to make an excavation as shown in the figure.The water level in the adjacent river is at an elevation of $+20.0$ m. Unit weight...
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Construction Materials and Management
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GATE2018 CE-1: 28
A cylinder of radius $250$ mm and weight, $W=10$ kN is rolled up an obstacle of height $50$ mm by applying a horizontal force $P$ at its centre as shown in the figure. All interfaces are assumed frictionless. The minimum value of P is $4.5$ kN $5.0$ kN $6.0$ kN $7.5$ kN
A cylinder of radius $250$ mm and weight, $W=10$ kN is rolled up an obstacle of height $50$ mm by applying a horizontal force $P$ at its centre as shown in the figure.All...
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Engineering Mechanics
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GATE2018 CE-1: 29
A plate in equilibrium is subjected to uniform stresses along its edges with magnitude $\sigma_{xx} = 30 MPa$ and $\sigma_{yy} = 50 MPa$ as shown in the figure. The Young's modulus of the material is $2 \times 10^{11} \: N/m^2$ and the Poisson's ratio is $0.3$. If ... then the strain $\varepsilon_{zz}$ $-120 \times 10^{-6}$ $-60 \times 10^{-6}$ $0.0$ $120 \times 10^{-6}$
A plate in equilibrium is subjected to uniform stresses along its edges with magnitude $\sigma_{xx} = 30 MPa$ and $\sigma_{yy} = 50 MPa$ as shown in the figure.The Young'...
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Solid Mechanics
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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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Structural Analysis
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GATE2018 CE-1: 19
In a fillet weld, the direct shear stress and bending tensile stress are $50$ MPa and $150$ MPa, respectively. As per $\text{IS }800:2007$, the equivalent stress (in MPa, up to two decimal places) will be ______
In a fillet weld, the direct shear stress and bending tensile stress are $50$ MPa and $150$ MPa, respectively. As per $\text{IS }800:2007$, the equivalent stress (in MPa,...
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Solid Mechanics
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shear-stress
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GATE2018 CE-1: 27
A cantilever beam of length $2$ m with a square section of side length $0.1$ m is loaded vertically at the free end. The vertical displacement at the free end is $5$ mm. The beam is made of steel with young's modulus of $2.0 \times 10^{11} N/m^2$. The maximum bending stress at the fixed end of the cantilever is $20.0$ MPa $37.5$ MPa $60.0$ MPa $75.0$ MPa
A cantilever beam of length $2$ m with a square section of side length $0.1$ m is loaded vertically at the free end. The vertical displacement at the free end is $5$ mm. ...
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Steel Structures
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GATE2018 CE-1: 9
Two rectangular under-reinforced concrete beam sections X and Y are similar in all aspects except that the longitudinal compression reinforcement in section Y is $10 \%$ more. Which one of the following is the correct statement? Section X has less ... Y Sections X and Y have equal flexural strength but different ductility Sections X and Y have equal flexural strength and ductility
Two rectangular under-reinforced concrete beam sections X and Y are similar in all aspects except that the longitudinal compression reinforcement in section Y is $10 \%$ ...
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Concrete Structures
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GATE2018 CE-1: 18
The frequency distribution of the compressive strength of $20$ ... $20$) with compressive strength less than $\mu - 3 \sigma$ is ____
The frequency distribution of the compressive strength of $20$ concrete cube specimen is given in the table.$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline f \text{ (MPa)} & \text{Number o...
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Concrete Structures
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GATE2018 CE-1: 5
A steel column of ISHB $350$ @$72.4$ kg/m is subjected to a factored axial compressive load of $2000$ kN. The load is transferred to a concrete pedestal of grade $M20$ through a square base plate. Consider bearing strength of concrete as $0.45f_{ck}$, where $f_{ck}$ ... plate and steel column, the length of a side of the base plate to be provided is $39$ cm $42$ cm $45$ cm $48$ cm
A steel column of ISHB $350$ @$72.4$ kg/m is subjected to a factored axial compressive load of $2000$ kN. The load is transferred to a concrete pedestal of grade $M20$ th...
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Steel Structures
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steel-structures
structural-engineering
plate-load-test
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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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Structural Analysis
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