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GATE2020-CE-1-5
Consider the planar truss shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale) Neglecting self weight of the numbers, the number of zero-force members in the truss under the action of the load $P$, is $6$ $7$ $8$ $9$

Consider the planar truss shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale)Neglecting self weight of the numbers, the number of zero-force members in the truss under the actio...

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GATE2020 CE-2-5
The ratio of the plastic moment capacity of a beam section to its yield moment capacity is termed as aspect ratio load factor shape factor slenderness ratio

The ratio of the plastic moment capacity of a beam section to its yield moment capacity is termed asaspect ratioload factorshape factorslenderness ratio

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GATE2020 CE-2-19
The maximum applied load on a cylindrical concrete specimen of diameter $150\: mm$ and length $300\: mm$ tested as per the split tensile strength test guidelines of $IS\:5816:1999$ is $157\: kN$. The split tensile strength (in $MPa,$ round off to one decimal place) of the specimen is _______.

The maximum applied load on a cylindrical concrete specimen of diameter $150\: mm$ and length $300\: mm$ tested as per the split tensile strength test guidelines of $IS\:...

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GATE2020 CE-2-28
A prismatic linearly elastic bar of length $L$, cross-sectional area $A$, and made up of a material with Young's modulus $E$, is subjected to axial tensile force as shown in the figures. When the bar is subjected to axial tensile forces $P_1$ and $P_2$, the strain energies stored ... the correct relationship is $U = U_1 + U_2$ $U = U_1 - U_2$ $U < U_1 + U_2$ $U > U_1 + U_2$

A prismatic linearly elastic bar of length $L$, cross-sectional area $A$, and made up of a material with Young’s modulus $E$, is subjected to axial tensile force as sho...

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GATE2020 CE-2-29
The planar structure $RST$ shown in the figure is roller-supported at $S$ and pin-supported at $R.$ Members $RS$ and $ST$ have uniform flexural rigidity $(EI)$ and $S$ is a rigid joint. Consider only bending deformation and neglect effects of self-weight and axial stiffening. When the ... $R,$ is $\dfrac{PL^3}{12EI}$ $\dfrac{PL^2}{12EI}$ $\dfrac{PL^2}{6EI}$ $\dfrac{PL}{6EI}$

The planar structure $RST$ shown in the figure is roller-supported at $S$ and pin-supported at $R.$ Members $RS$ and $ST$ have uniform flexural rigidity $(EI)$ and $S$ is...

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GATE2020 CE-2-30
Joints $I,J,K,L,Q$ and $M$ of the frame shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale) are pins. Continuous members $IQ$ and $LJ$ are connected through a pin at $N$. Continuous members $JM$ and $KQ$ are connected through a pin at $P$. The frame has hinge ... positive $X$ direction. The magnitude of the horizontal component of reaction $\text{(in kN)}$ at $S,$ is $5$ $10$ $15$ $20$

Joints $I,J,K,L,Q$ and $M$ of the frame shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale) are pins. Continuous members $IQ$ and $LJ$ are connected through a pin at $N$. Contin...

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GATE2020 CE-2-41
A concrete beam of span $15\: m,\ 150\: mm$ wide and $350\: mm$ ... cable is tensioned from one end only, the percentage loss (round off to one decimal place) in the cable force due to friction, is ________.

A concrete beam of span $15\: m,\ 150\: mm$ wide and $350\: mm$ deep is prestressed with a parabolic cable as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). Coefficient of...

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GATE2020 CE-2-42
The plane truss has hinge supports at $P$ and $W$ and is subjected to the horizontal forces as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale) Representing the tensile force with $’+’$ sign and the compressive force with $’-’$ sign, the force in member $XW$ (in $kN$, round off to the nearest integer), is ________.

The plane truss has hinge supports at $P$ and $W$ and is subjected to the horizontal forces as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale)Representing the tensile force ...

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GATE2017 CE-2-3
Given that the scope of the construction work is well-defined with all its drawings, specifications, quantities and estimates, which one of the following of contract would be most preferred? EPC contract percentage rate contract Item rate contract Lump sum contract

Given that the scope of the construction work is well-defined with all its drawings, specifications, quantities and estimates, which one of the following of contract woul...

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GATE2017 CE-2-14
Consider the following frame in the figure: If the axial and shear deformations in different members of the frame are assumed to be negligible, the reduction in the degree of kinematical indeterminacy would be equal to $5$ $6$ $7$ $8$

Consider the following frame in the figure:If the axial and shear deformations in different members of the frame are assumed to be negligible, the reduction in the degree...

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GATE2017 CE-2-15
Let the characteristic strength be defined as that value, below which not more than $50 \%$ of the results are expected to fall. Assuming a standard deviation of $4$ MPa, the target mean strength (in MPa) to be considered in the mix design of a $M25$ concrete would be $18.42$ $21.00$ $25.00$ $31.58$

Let the characteristic strength be defined as that value, below which not more than $50 \%$ of the results are expected to fall. Assuming a standard deviation of $4$ MPa,...

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GATE2017 CE-2-16
In a material under a state of plane strain, a $10 \times 10$ mm square centered at a point gets deformed as shown in the figure. If the shear strain $\gamma_{xy}$ at this point is expressed as $0.001k$ (in rad), the value of $k$ is $0.50$ $0.25$ $- 0.25$ $- 0.50$

In a material under a state of plane strain, a $10 \times 10$ mm square centered at a point gets deformed as shown in the figure.If the shear strain $\gamma_{xy}$ at this...

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GATE2017 CE-2-18
For a construction project, the mean and standard deviation of the completion time are $200$ days and $6.1$ days, respectively. Assume normal distribution and use the value of standard normal deviate $z = 1.64$ for the $95 \%$ confidence level. The maximum time required (in days) for the completion of the project would be ________

For a construction project, the mean and standard deviation of the completion time are $200$ days and $6.1$ days, respectively. Assume normal distribution and use the val...

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GATE2017 CE-2-30
Group I gives a list of test methods and test apparatus for evaluating some of the properties of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and concrete. Group II gives the list of these properties. ... $P - 4; Q - 2; R - 4; S - 1$ $P - 1; Q - 4; R - 2; S - 3$

Group I gives a list of test methods and test apparatus for evaluating some of the properties of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and concrete. Group II gives the list of t...

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GATE2017 CE-2-31
Two prismatic beams having the same flexural rigidity of $1000 \: kN-m^2$ are shown in the figures. If the mid-span deflections of these beams are denoted by $\delta_1$ and $\delta_2$ (as indicated in the figures), the correct option is $\delta_1 = \delta_2$ $\delta_1 < \delta_2$ $\delta_1 > \delta_2$ $\delta_1 >> \delta_2$

Two prismatic beams having the same flexural rigidity of $1000 \: kN-m^2$ are shown in the figures.If the mid-span deflections of these beams are denoted by $\delta_1$ an...

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GATE2017 CE-2-32
Consider the prismatic beams with the clamped supports P, Q, and R as shown in the figures. Given that eh modulus of elasticity, $E$ is $2.5 \times 10^4$ MPa; and the moment of inertia, $I$ is $8 \times 10^8 \: mm^4$, the correct comparison of the magnitudes of the ... $M_P = M_Q>M_R$ $S_P < S_Q> S_R$; $M_P = M_Q=M_R$ $S_P < S_Q< S_R$; $M_P < M_Q < M_R$

Consider the prismatic beams with the clamped supports P, Q, and R as shown in the figures.Given that eh modulus of elasticity, $E$ is $2.5 \times 10^4$ MPa; and the mome...

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GATE2017 CE-2-33
Consider the following statements: Walls of one brick thick are measured in square meters Walls of one brick thick are measured in cubic meters No deduction in the brickwork quantity is made for openings in walls up to $0.1 \: m^2$ area. For the measurement of excavation from the borrow pit ... False P - True, Q - False, R - True, S - False P - True, Q - False, R - True, S - True

Consider the following statements:Walls of one brick thick are measured in square metersWalls of one brick thick are measured in cubic metersNo deduction in the brickwork...

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GATE2017 CE-2-39
A hallow circular shaft has an outer diameter of $100 $ mm and inner diameter of $50 $ mm. If the allowable shear stress is $125$ MPa, the maximum torque (in kN-m) that the shaft can resist is _______

A hallow circular shaft has an outer diameter of $100 $ mm and inner diameter of $50 $ mm. If the allowable shear stress is $125$ MPa, the maximum torque (in kN-m) that t...

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GATE2017 CE-2-40
A simply supprted rectangular concrete beam of span $8$ m has to be prestressed with a force of $1600$ ... (in meters, up to two decimal places) of the tendon at the mid-span to balance the external load should be __________

A simply supprted rectangular concrete beam of span $8$ m has to be prestressed with a force of $1600$ kN. The tendon is of parabolic profile having zero eccentricity at ...

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GATE2017 CE-2-41
Two plates od $8$ mm thickness each are connected by a fillet weld of $6$ mm thickness as shown in the figure. The permissible stresses in the plate and the weld are $150$ MPa and $110$ MPa, respectively. Assuming the length of the weld shown in the figure to be the effective length, the permissible load $P$ (in kN) is ______

Two plates od $8$ mm thickness each are connected by a fillet weld of $6$ mm thickness as shown in the figure. The permissible stresses in the plate and the weld are $150...

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GATE2017 CE-2-42
Consider the portal frame shown in the figure and assume the modulus of elasticity, $E=2.5 \times 10^4$ MPa and the moment of inertia, $I= 8 \times 10^8 \: mm^4$ for all the members of the frame. The rotation (in degrees, up to one decimal place) at the rigid joint Q would be ____________

Consider the portal frame shown in the figure and assume the modulus of elasticity, $E=2.5 \times 10^4$ MPa and the moment of inertia, $I= 8 \times 10^8 \: mm^4$ for all ...

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GATE2017 CE-2-43
A $2$ m long, axially loaded mild steel rod of $8$ mm diameter exhibits the load-displacement $(P-\delta)$ behavior as shown in the figure. Assume the yield stress of steel as $250$ MPa. The complementary strain energy (in N-mmm) stored in the bar up to its linear elastic behavior will be _____

A $2$ m long, axially loaded mild steel rod of $8$ mm diameter exhibits the load-displacement $(P-\delta)$ behavior as shown in the figure.Assume the yield stress of stee...

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GATE2019 CE-1: 5
A plane truss is shown in the figure (not drawn to scale). Which one of the options contains ONLY zero force members in the truss? $\text{FG,FI,HI,RS}$ $\text{FG,FH,HI,RS}$ $\text{FI,HI,PR,RS}$ $\text{FI,FG,RS,PR}$

A plane truss is shown in the figure (not drawn to scale).Which one of the options contains ONLY zero force members in the truss?$\text{FG,FI,HI,RS}$$\text{FG,FH,HI,RS}$$...