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GATE2015-2-34
According to the concept of Limit State Design as per $IS \: 456:2000$, the probability of failure of a structure is ______.
According to the concept of Limit State Design as per $IS \: 456:2000$, the probability of failure of a structure is ______.
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GATE2014-1-11
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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GATE2015-2-6
A horizontal beam $ABC$ is loaded as shown in the figure below. The distance of the point of contraflexure from end $A$ (in m) is _________
A horizontal beam $ABC$ is loaded as shown in the figure below. The distance of the point of contraflexure from end $A$ (in m) is _________
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GATE2014-2-35
The tension (in kN) in a $10$ m long cable, shown in the figure, neglecting its self-weight is $120$ $75$ $60$ $45$
The tension (in kN) in a $10$ m long cable, shown in the figure, neglecting its self-weight is$120$$75$$60$$45$
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 6
The creep strains are caused due to dead loads only caused due to live loads only caused due to cyclic loads only independent of loads
The creep strains arecaused due to dead loads onlycaused due to live loads onlycaused due to cyclic loads onlyindependent of loads
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GATE2015-1-8
The development length of a deformed reinforcement bar can be expressed as $(1/k) (\phi \sigma_s / \tau_{bd})$. From the $IS: 456 – 2000$, the value of $k$ can be calculated as _______
The development length of a deformed reinforcement bar can be expressed as $(1/k) (\phi \sigma_s / \tau_{bd})$. From the $IS: 456 – 2000$, the value of $k$ can be calcu...
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GATE2015-1-37
For the $2D$ truss with the applied loads shown below, the strain energy in the member $XY$ is _____ kN-m. For member $XY$, assume $AE=30$ kN, where $A$ is cross-section area and $E$ is the modulus of elasticity.
For the $2D$ truss with the applied loads shown below, the strain energy in the member $XY$ is _____ kN-m. For member $XY$, assume $AE=30$ kN, where $A$ is cross-section ...
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 8
The ‘plane section remains plane’ assumption in bending theory implies strain profile is linear stress profile is linear both strain and strain profiles are linear shear deformations are neglected
The ‘plane section remains plane’ assumption in bending theory impliesstrain profile is linearstress profile is linearboth strain and strain profiles are linearshear ...
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GATE2014-1-7
The possible location of shear centre of the channel section, shown below, is $P$ $Q$ $R$ $S$
The possible location of shear centre of the channel section, shown below, is$P$$Q$$R$$S$
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GATE2014-1-32
For the truss shown below, the member $PQ$ is short by $3$ mm. The magnitude of vertical displacement of joint $R$ (in mm) is ______
For the truss shown below, the member $PQ$ is short by $3$ mm. The magnitude of vertical displacement of joint $R$ (in mm) is ______
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GATE2014-2-12
The static indeterminacy of the two-span continuous beam with an internal hinge, shown below, is _______
The static indeterminacy of the two-span continuous beam with an internal hinge, shown below, is _______
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GATE2014-1-6
Match the information given in Group - I with those in Group - II. ... $P-3; \: Q-4; \: R - 2;\: S - 1$ $P-4; \: Q-3; \: R - 2;\: S - 1$
Match the information given in Group – I with those in Group – II.$\begin{array}{llll} {} & \text{Group – I} & {} & \text{Group – II} \\ P & \text{Factor to decre...
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GATE2014-2-8
Polar moment of inertia $(I_p)$, in $cm^4$, of a rectangular section having width, $b=2$ cm and depth, $d=6$ cm is _______
Polar moment of inertia $(I_p)$, in $cm^4$, of a rectangular section having width, $b=2$ cm and depth, $d=6$ cm is _______
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GATE2014-1-34
The tension and shear force (both in kN) in each bolt of the joint, as shown below, respectively are $30.33$ and $20.00$ $30.33$ and $25.00$ $33.33$ and $20.00$ $33.33$ and $25.00$
The tension and shear force (both in kN) in each bolt of the joint, as shown below, respectively are$30.33$ and $20.00$$30.33$ and $25.00$$33.33$ and $20.00$$33.33$ and $...
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 13
As per the Indian Standard soil classification system, a sample of silty clay liquid limit of $40\%$ and plasticity index of $28\%$ is classified as CH CI CL CL-ML
As per the Indian Standard soil classification system, a sample of silty clay liquid limit of $40\%$ and plasticity index of $28\%$ is classified asCHCICLCL-ML
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GATE2014-2-7
The first moment of area about the axis of bending for a beam cross-section is moment inertia section modulus shape factor polar moment of inertia
The first moment of area about the axis of bending for a beam cross-section ismoment inertiasection modulusshape factorpolar moment of inertia
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GATE2014-2-36
For the state of stresses (IN MPa) shown in the figure below, the maximum shear stress (in MPa) is __________
For the state of stresses (IN MPa) shown in the figure below, the maximum shear stress (in MPa) is __________
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 10
The ratio of the theoretical critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends to that of another column with the same dimensions and material, but with pinned ends, is equal to $0.5$ $1.0$ $2.0$ $4.0$
The ratio of the theoretical critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends to that of another column with the same dimensions and material, but with pinned ends, is...
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GATE2014-2-10
The flexural tensile strength of $M25$ grade of concrete, in $N/mm^2$, as per $IS:456-2000$ is _______
The flexural tensile strength of $M25$ grade of concrete, in $N/mm^2$, as per $IS:456-2000$ is _______
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 9
In a steel plate with bolted connections, the rupture of the net section is a mode of failure under tension compression flexure shear
In a steel plate with bolted connections, the rupture of the net section is a mode of failure undertensioncompressionflexureshear
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