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GATE2015-1-7
For the beam shown below, the stiffness coefficient $K_{22}$ can be written as $\dfrac{6EI}{L^2} \\$ $\dfrac{12EI}{L^3} \\$ $\dfrac{3EI}{L} \\$ $\dfrac{EI}{6L^2}$
For the beam shown below, the stiffness coefficient $K_{22}$ can be written as$\dfrac{6EI}{L^2} \\$$\dfrac{12EI}{L^3} \\$$\dfrac{3EI}{L} \\$$\dfrac{EI}{6L^2}$
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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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GATE2015-1-9
For the beam shown below, the value of the support moment $M$ is _____ $kN-m$.
For the beam shown below, the value of the support moment $M$ is _____ $kN-m$.
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GATE2015-1-10
Two triangular wedges are glued together as shown in the following figure. The stress acting normal to the interface, $\sigma_n$ is _______ MPa.
Two triangular wedges are glued together as shown in the following figure. The stress acting normal to the interface, $\sigma_n$ is _______ MPa.
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GATE2015-1-19
The two columns below show some parameters and their possible values. ... $P - I, Q - V, R - VI, S - II$ $P - III, Q - II, R - V, S - IV$
The two columns below show some parameters and their possible values.$\begin{array}{ll} \textbf{Parameter} & \textbf{Value} \\ P – \text{ Gross Command Area} & I – 10...
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GATE2015-1-31
The composition of an air-entrained concrete is given below: ... gravity of OPC, sand and coarse aggregate to be $3.14$, $2.67$, and $2.74$, respectively. The air content is ______ $liters/m^3$.
The composition of an air-entrained concrete is given below:$\begin{array}{lcr} \text{Water} & : & 184 \: kg/m^3 \\ \text{Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)} & : & 368 \: kg/...
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GATE2015-1-32
The bracket plate connected to a column flange transmits a load of $100$ kN as shown in the following figure. The maximum force for which the bolts should be designed is ______ kN.
The bracket plate connected to a column flange transmits a load of $100$ kN as shown in the following figure. The maximum force for which the bolts should be designed is ...
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GATE2015-1-36
Two beams are connected by a linear spring as shown in the following figure. For a load $P$ as shown in the figure, the percentage of the applied load $P$ carried by the spring is _________.
Two beams are connected by a linear spring as shown in the following figure. For a load $P$ as shown in the figure, the percentage of the applied load $P$ carried by the ...
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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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GATE2014-2-32
The axial load (in kN) in the member PQ for the arrangement/assembly shown in the figure given below is ______________
The axial load (in kN) in the member PQ for the arrangement/assembly shown in the figure given below is ______________
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GATE2014-2-33
Considering the symmetric of a rigid frame as shown below, the magnitude of the bending moment (in kNm) at P (preferably using the moment distribution method) is $170$ $172$ $176$ $178$
Considering the symmetric of a rigid frame as shown below, the magnitude of the bending moment (in kNm) at P (preferably using the moment distribution method) is$170$$172...
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GATE2014-2-34
A prismatic beam (as shown below) has plastic moment capacity of $M_p$, then the collapse load $P$ of the beam is $\dfrac{2M_p}{L} \\$ $\dfrac{4M_p}{L} \\$ $\dfrac{6M_p}{L} \\$ $\dfrac{8M_p}{L}$
A prismatic beam (as shown below) has plastic moment capacity of $M_p$, then the collapse load $P$ of the beam is$\dfrac{2M_p}{L} \\$$\dfrac{4M_p}{L} \\$$\dfrac{6M_p}{L} ...
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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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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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GATE2014-2-11
The modulus of elasticity, $E=5000 \sqrt{f_{ck}}$ where $f_{ck}$ is the characteristic compressive strength of concrete, specified in $IS:456-2000$ is based on tangent modulus initial tangent modulus secant modulus chord modulus
The modulus of elasticity, $E=5000 \sqrt{f_{ck}}$ where $f_{ck}$ is the characteristic compressive strength of concrete, specified in $IS:456-2000$ is based ontangent mod...
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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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GATE2014-2-7
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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GATE2014-2-8
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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GATE2014-2-10
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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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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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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GATE2014-1-7
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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