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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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Engineering Mechanics
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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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Steel Structures
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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: 21
As per $\text{IS }456:2000$, the minimum percentage of tension reinforcement (up to two decimal places) required in reinforced-concrete beams of rectangular cross-section (considering effective depth in the calculation of area) using $Fe500$ grade steel is _____
As per $\text{IS }456:2000$, the minimum percentage of tension reinforcement (up to two decimal places) required in reinforced-concrete beams of rectangular cross-section...
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Steel Structures
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numerical-answers
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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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Concrete Structures
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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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numerical-answers
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: 40
An RCC short column (with lateral ties) of rectangular cross section of $250 \: mm \times 300 \: mm$ is reinforced with four numbers of $16$ mm diameter longitudinal bars. The grades of steel and concrete are $\text{Fe}415$ and $M20$, respectively. Neglect ... ($\text{IS }456:2000$), the axial load carrying capacity of the column (in kN, up to one decimal place), is ______
An RCC short column (with lateral ties) of rectangular cross section of $250 \: mm \times 300 \: mm$ is reinforced with four numbers of $16$ mm diameter longitudinal bars...
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Concrete Structures
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numerical-answers
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concrete-structures
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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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design-of-beams
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GATE2018 CE-1: 42
The dimensions of a symmetrical welded I-section are shown in the figure. The plastic section modulus about the weaker axis (in $cm^3$, up to decimal place) is _____
The dimensions of a symmetrical welded I-section are shown in the figure.The plastic section modulus about the weaker axis (in $cm^3$, up to decimal place) is _____
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Steel Structures
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GATE2018 CE-1: 43
Consider the deformable pin-joined truss with loading, geometry and section properties as shown in the figure. Given that $E = 2 \times 10^{11} N/m^2, \: A=10 mm^2, L=1 m$ and $P=1 kN$. The horizontal displacement of Joint C (in mm, up to one decimal place) is _____
Consider the deformable pin-joined truss with loading, geometry and section properties as shown in the figure.Given that $E = 2 \times 10^{11} N/m^2, \: A=10 mm^2, L=1 m$...
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Structural Analysis
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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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solid-mechanics
structural-engineering
equilibrium
stress-and-strain-relationship
youngs-modulus
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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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numerical-answers
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structural-engineering
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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: 4
A column of height $h$ with a rectangular cross-section of size $a \times 2a$ has a buckling load of $P$. If the cross-section is changed to $0.5 a \times 3a$ and its height changed to 1.5$h$, the buckling load of the redesigned column will be $P/12$ $P/4$ $P/2$ $3P/4$
A column of height $h$ with a rectangular cross-section of size $a \times 2a$ has a buckling load of $P$. If the cross-section is changed to $0.5 a \times 3a$ and its hei...
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Solid Mechanics
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solid-mechanics
structural-engineering
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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: 6
The Le Chatelier apparatus is used to determine compressive strength of cement fitness of cement setting time of cement soundness of cement
The Le Chatelier apparatus is used to determinecompressive strength of cementfitness of cementsetting time of cementsoundness of cement
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Concrete Structures
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structural-engineering
concrete-structures
soundness-test
le-chatelier-apparatus
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GATE2018 CE-1: 7
The deformation in concrete due to sustained loading is creep hydration segregation shrinkage
The deformation in concrete due to sustained loading iscreephydrationsegregationshrinkage
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Concrete Structures
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concrete-structures
structural-engineering
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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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structural-analysis
structural-engineering
shear-stress
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