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GATE2016-2-31
An elastic isotropic body is in a hydrostatic state of stress as shown in the figure. For no change in the volume to occur, what should be its Poisson’s ratio? $0.00$ $0.25$ $0.50$ $1.00$

An elastic isotropic body is in a hydrostatic state of stress as shown in the figure. For no change in the volume to occur, what should be its Poisson’s ratio?$0.00$$0....

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GATE2016-2-32
For the stress state (in MPa) shown in the figure, the major principal stress is $10$ MPa. The shear stress $\tau$ is $10.0$ MPa $5.0$ MPa $2.5$ MPa $0.0$ MPa

For the stress state (in MPa) shown in the figure, the major principal stress is $10$ MPa.The shear stress $\tau$ is$10.0$ MPa$5.0$ MPa$2.5$ MPa$0.0$ MPa

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GATE2016-2-33
The portal frame shown in the figure is subjected to a uniformly distributed vertical load $w$ (per unit length). The bending moment in the beam at the joint ‘Q’ is zero $\dfrac{wL^2}{24}$ (hogging) $\dfrac{wL^2}{12}$ (hogging) $\dfrac{wL^2}{8}$ (sagging)

The portal frame shown in the figure is subjected to a uniformly distributed vertical load $w$ (per unit length).The bending moment in the beam at the joint ‘Q’ iszer...

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GATE2016-2-34
Consider the structural system shown in the figure under the action of weight $W$. All the joints are hinged. The properties of the members in terms of length ($L$), area ($A$) and the modulus of elasticity ($E$) are also given in the figure. Let $L$, $A$ and $E$ ... $=0.0417 \: m$ Compressive force $=100 \: kN$; Stress $=1000 \; kN/m^2$; Extension $=0.0417 \: m$

Consider the structural system shown in the figure under the action of weight $W$. All the joints are hinged. The properties of the members in terms of length ($L$), area...

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GATE2016-2-35
A haunched (varying depth) reinforced concrete beam is simply supported at both ends, as shown in the figure. The beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed factored load of intensity $10 \: kN/m$. The design shear force (expressed in $kN$) at the section X-X of the beam is ________

A haunched (varying depth) reinforced concrete beam is simply supported at both ends, as shown in the figure. The beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed factored lo...

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GATE2016-2-36
A $450 \: mm$ long plain concrete prism is subjected to the concentrated vertical loads as shown in the figure. Cross section of the prism is given as $150 \: mm \times 150 \: mm$. Considering linear stress distribution across the cross-section, the modulus of rupture (expressed in MPa) is _____________

A $450 \: mm$ long plain concrete prism is subjected to the concentrated vertical loads as shown in the figure. Cross section of the prism is given as $150 \: mm \times 1...

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GATE2016-2-37
Two bolted plates under tension with alternative arrangement of bolt holes are shown in figure $1$ and $2$. The hole diameter, pitch, and gauge length are $d$, $p$ and $g$, respectively. Which one of the following conditions must be ensured to have higher net tensile capacity of configuration ... shown in Figure $1$? $p^2 > 2gd$ $p^2 < \sqrt{4gd}$ $p^2 > 4gd$ $p > 4gd$

Two bolted plates under tension with alternative arrangement of bolt holes are shown in figure $1$ and $2$. The hole diameter, pitch, and gauge length are $d$, $p$ and $g...

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GATE2016-2-38
A fixed-end beam is subjected to a concentrated load ($P$) as shown in the figure. The beam has two different segments having different plastic moment capacities ($M_P, 2M_P$) as shown. The minimum value of load ($P$) at which the beam would collapse (ultimate load) is $7.5 \: M_P/L$ $5.0 \: M_P/L$ $4.5 \: M_P/L$ $2.5 \: M_P/L$

A fixed-end beam is subjected to a concentrated load ($P$) as shown in the figure. The beam has two different segments having different plastic moment capacities ($M_P, 2...

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GATE2016-2-39
The activity-on-arrow network of activities for a construction project is shown in the figure. The durations (expressed in days) of the activities are mentioned below in arrows. The critical duration for this construction project is $13$ days $14$ days $15$ days $16$ days

The activity-on-arrow network of activities for a construction project is shown in the figure. The durations (expressed in days) of the activities are mentioned below in ...

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GATE2016-2-40
The seepage occurring through an earthen dam is represented by a flownet comprising of $10$ equipotential drops and $20$ flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of the soil is $3 \: mm/min$ and the head loss is $5 \: m$. The rate of seepage (expressed in $cm^3/s$ per $m$ length of the dam) through the earthen dam is _________

The seepage occurring through an earthen dam is represented by a flownet comprising of $10$ equipotential drops and $20$ flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of...

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GATE2016-2-41
The soil profile at a site consists of a $5 \: m$ thick sand layer underlain by a $c - \phi$ soil as shown in figure. The water table is found $1 \: m$ below the ground level. The entire soil mass is retained by a concrete retaining wall and is ... the wall is smooth ans vertical. The total active earth pressure (expressed in $kN/m^2$) at point A as per Rankine's theory is __________

The soil profile at a site consists of a $5 \: m$ thick sand layer underlain by a $c - \phi$ soil as shown in figure. The water table is found $1 \: m$ below the ground l...

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GATE2016-2-42
OMC-SP and MDD-SP denote the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density obtained from standard Proctor compaction test, respectively. OMC-MP and MDD-MP denote the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density obtained from the modified Proctor compaction test, respectively. Which one of the ... $>$ MDD-MP OMC-SP $>$ OMC-MP and MDD-SP $>$ MDD-MP

OMC-SP and MDD-SP denote the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density obtained from standard Proctor compaction test, respectively. OMC-MP and MDD-MP denote the o...

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GATE2016-2-43
Water flows from P to Q through two soil samples, Soil $1$, Soil $2$, having cross sectional area of $80 \: cm^2$ as shown in the figure. Over a period of $15$ minutes, $200$ ml of water was observed to pass through any cross-section. The flow-conditions ... of permeability of Soil $1$ is $0.02$ mm/s, the coefficient of permeability of Soil $2$ (expressed in mm/s) would be _________

Water flows from P to Q through two soil samples, Soil $1$, Soil $2$, having cross sectional area of $80 \: cm^2$ as shown in the figure. Over a period of $15$ minutes, $...

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GATE2016-2-44
A $4 \: m$ wide strip footing is founded at a depth of $1.5 \: m$ below the ground surface in a $c-\phi$ soil as shown in the figure. The water table is at a depth of $5.5 \: m$ ... equation and a factor of safety $F_s=2.5$, the net safe bearing capacity (expressed in $kN/m^2$) for local shear failure of the soil is _______

A $4 \: m$ wide strip footing is founded at a depth of $1.5 \: m$ below the ground surface in a $c-\phi$ soil as shown in the figure. The water table is at a depth of $5....

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GATE2016-2-45
A square plate is suspended vertically from one of its edges using a hinge support as shown in figure. A water jet of $20 \: mm$ diameter having a velocity of $10 \: m/s$ strikes the plate at its mid-point, at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with ... neglect the self-weight of the plate. The force $F$ (expressed in $N$) required to keep the plate in its vertical position is _____________

A square plate is suspended vertically from one of its edges using a hinge support as shown in figure. A water jet of $20 \: mm$ diameter having a velocity of $10 \: m/s$...

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GATE2016-2-46
The ordinates of a one-hour unit hydrograph at sixty minute interval are $0, 3, 12, 8, 6, 3$ and $0 \: m^3/s$. A two-hour storm of $4$ cm excess rainfall occurred in the basin from $10$ AM. Considering constant base flow of $20 \: m^3/s$, the flow of the river (expressed in $m^3/s$) at $1$ PM is ________

The ordinates of a one-hour unit hydrograph at sixty minute interval are $0, 3, 12, 8, 6, 3$ and $0 \: m^3/s$. A two-hour storm of $4$ cm excess rainfall occurred in the ...

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GATE2016-2-47
A $3$ m wide rectangular channel carries a flow of $6 \: m^3 /s$. The depth of flow at a section $P$ is $0.5 \: m$. A flat-topped hump is to be placed at the downstream of the section $P$. Assume negligible energy loss between section $P$ and hump, and ... $m$) which will not change the depth of flow at section P is ________

A $3$ m wide rectangular channel carries a flow of $6 \: m^3 /s$. The depth of flow at a section $P$ is $0.5 \: m$. A flat-topped hump is to be placed at the downstream o...

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GATE2016-2-48
A penstock of $1 \: m$ diameter and $5 \: km$ length is used to supply water from a reservoir to an impulse turbine. A nozzle of $15 \: cm$ diameter is fixed at the end of penstock. The elevation difference between the turbine and water level in the ... $80\%$, power generated (expressed in $kW$ and rounded to nearest integer) is _________

A penstock of $1 \: m$ diameter and $5 \: km$ length is used to supply water from a reservoir to an impulse turbine. A nozzle of $15 \: cm$ diameter is fixed at the end o...

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GATE2016-2-49
A tracer takes $100$ days to travel from Well-$1$ to Well-$2$ which are $100 \: m$ apart. The elevation of water surface in Well-$2$ is $3 \: m$ below that in Well-$1$. Assuming porosity equal to $15 \%$, the coefficient of permeability (expressed in $m/day$) is $0.30$ $0.45$ $1.00$ $5.00$

A tracer takes $100$ days to travel from Well-$1$ to Well-$2$ which are $100 \: m$ apart. The elevation of water surface in Well-$2$ is $3 \: m$ below that in Well-$1$. A...

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GATE2016-2-50
A sample of water has been analyzed for common ions and results are presented in the form of a bar diagram as shown. The non-carbonate hardness (expressed in mg/L as $CaCO_3$) of the sample is $40$ $165$ $195$ $205$

A sample of water has been analyzed for common ions and results are presented in the form of a bar diagram as shown.The non-carbonate hardness (expressed in mg/L as $CaCO...

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GATE2016-2-51
A noise meter located at a distance of $30 \: m$ from a point source recorded $74 \: dB$. The reading at a distance of $60 \: m$ from the point source would be __________

A noise meter located at a distance of $30 \: m$ from a point source recorded $74 \: dB$. The reading at a distance of $60 \: m$ from the point source would be __________...

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GATE2016-2-52
For a wastewater sample, the three-day biochemical oxygen demand at incubation temperature of $20^{\circ}C$ (BOD$_{\text{3day}, 20^{\circ}C}$) is estimated as $200 mg/L$ ... in mg/L) of the wastewater at incubation temperature of $20^{\circ}C$ (BOD$_{\text{5day}, 20^{\circ}C}$) would be ________

For a wastewater sample, the three-day biochemical oxygen demand at incubation temperature of $20^{\circ}C$ (BOD$_{\text{3day}, 20^{\circ}C}$) is estimated as $200 mg/L$....

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GATE2016-2-53
The critical flow ratios for a three-phase signal are found to be $0.30, 0.25$ and $0.25$. The total time lost in the cycle is $10 \: s$. Pedestrian crossings at this junction are not significant. The respective Green times (expressed in seconds and rounded off to the nearest integer) for the three phases are $34, 28$, and $28$ $40, 25$, and $25$ $40, 30$, and $30$ $50, 25$, and $25$

The critical flow ratios for a three-phase signal are found to be $0.30, 0.25$ and $0.25$. The total time lost in the cycle is $10 \: s$. Pedestrian crossings at this jun...

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GATE2016-2-54
A motorist traveling at $100$ km/h on a highway needs to take the next exit, which has a speed limit of $50$ km/h. The section of the roadway before the ramp entry has a downgrade of $3 \%$ and coefficient of friction $(f)$ is $0.35$. In order to enter the ramp at the maximum allowable speed limit, the braking distance (expressed in m) from the exit ramp is __________

A motorist traveling at $100$ km/h on a highway needs to take the next exit, which has a speed limit of $50$ km/h. The section of the roadway before the ramp entry has a ...

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GATE2016-2-55
A tall tower was photographed from an elevation of $700$ m above the datum. The radial distances of the top and bottom of the tower from the principal points are $112.50$ mm and $82.40$ mm, respectively. If the bottom of the tower is at an elevation $250$ m above the datum, then the height (expressed in m) of the tower is _________

A tall tower was photographed from an elevation of $700$ m above the datum. The radial distances of the top and bottom of the tower from the principal points are $112.50$...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage. I will not leave the place until the minister does not meet me. I will not leave the place until the minister doesn’t meet me. I will not leave the place until the minister meet me. I will not leave the place until the minister meets me.

Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage.I will not leave the place until the minister does not meet me.I ...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
A rewording of something written or spoken is a _________. paraphrase paradox paradigm paraffin

A rewording of something written or spoken is a _________.paraphraseparadoxparadigmparaffin

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 3
Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I will move the world”. The sentence above is an example of a _______ statement. figurative collateral literal figurine

Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I will move the world”.The sentence above is an example of a _______ statement.f...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 4
If ‘relftaga’ means carefree, ‘otaga’ means careful and ‘fertaga’ means careless, which of the following could mean ‘aftercare’? zentaga tagafer tagazen relffer

If ‘relftaga’ means carefree, ‘otaga’ means careful and ‘fertaga’ means careless, which of the following could mean ‘aftercare’?zentagatagafertagazenrelff...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 5
A cube is built using $64$ cubic blocks of side one unit. After it is built, one cubic block is removed from every corner of the cube. The resulting surface area of the body (in square units) after the removal is _________ $56$ $64$ $72$ $96$

A cube is built using $64$ cubic blocks of side one unit. After it is built, one cubic block is removed from every corner of the cube. The resulting surface area of the b...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
A shaving set company sells $4$ different types of razors, Elegance, Smooth, Soft and Executive. Elegance sells at Rs. $48$, Smooth at Rs. $63$, Soft at Rs. $78$ Executive at Rs. $173$ per piece. The table below ... Which product contributes the greatest fraction to the revenue of the company in that year? Elegance Executive Smooth Soft

A shaving set company sells $4$ different types of razors, Elegance, Smooth, Soft and Executive. Elegance sells at Rs. $48$, Smooth at Rs. $63$, Soft at Rs. $78$ Executiv...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 7
Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen languages. If this is not an indication of the nation's diversity, nothing else is. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above ... currency notes have sufficient space for all the Indian languages. Linguistic pluralism is strong evidence of India's diversity.

Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen languages. If this is not an indication of the nation’s diversity, nothing else is.Which of ...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 8
Consider the following statements relating to the level of poker play of four players $P, Q, R$ and $S$. $P$ always beats $Q$ $R$ always beats $S$ $S$ loses to $P$ only sometimes $R$ always loses to $Q$ Which of the following can be logically ... other players $S$ is the absolute worst player in the set (i) only (ii) only (i) and (ii) neither (i) nor (ii)

Consider the following statements relating to the level of poker play of four players $P, Q, R$ and $S$.$P$ always beats $Q$$R$ always beats $S$$S$ loses to $P$ only some...

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 9
If $f(x)=2x^7 +3x-5$, which of the following is a factor of $f(x)$? $(x^3+8)$ $(x-1)$ $(2x-5)$ $(x+1)$

If $f(x)=2x^7 +3x-5$, which of the following is a factor of $f(x)$?$(x^3+8)$$(x-1)$$(2x-5)$$(x+1)$

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GATE Civil 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 10
In a process, the number of cycles to failure decreases exponentially with an increase in load. At a load of $80$ units, it takes $100$ cycles for failure. When the load is halved, it takes $10000$ cycles for failure. The load for which the failure will happen in $5000$ cycles is _______. $40.00$ $46.02$ $60.01$ $92.02$

In a process, the number of cycles to failure decreases exponentially with an increase in load. At a load of $80$ units, it takes $100$ cycles for failure. When the load ...

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GATE2016-1-1
Newton-Raphson method is to be used to find root of equation $3x-e^x+ \sin x=0$.If the initial trial value for the root is taken as $0.333$, the next approximation for the root would be _______ (note: answer up to three decimal)

Newton-Raphson method is to be used to find root of equation $3x-e^x+ \sin x=0$.If the initial trial value for the root is taken as $0.333$, the next approximation for th...

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GATE2016-1-2
The type of partial differential equation $\dfrac{\partial ^2 P}{\partial x^2} + \dfrac{\partial ^2 P}{\partial y^2}+3 \dfrac{\partial ^2 P}{\partial x \partial y}+ 2 \dfrac{\partial P}{\partial x} – \dfrac{\partial P}{\partial y} = 0$ is elliptic parabolic hyperbolic none of these

The type of partial differential equation $\dfrac{\partial ^2 P}{\partial x^2} + \dfrac{\partial ^2 P}{\partial y^2}+3 \dfrac{\partial ^2 P}{\partial x \partial y}+ 2 \df...

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GATE2016-1-3
If the entries in each column of a square matrix $M$ add up to $1$, then an eigenvalue of $M$ is $4$ $3$ $2$ $1$

If the entries in each column of a square matrix $M$ add up to $1$, then an eigenvalue of $M$ is$4$$3$$2$$1$

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GATE2016-1-4
Type II error in hypothesis testing is acceptance of the null hypothesis when it is false and should be rejected rejection of the null hypothesis when it is true and should be accepted rejection of the null hypothesis when it is false and should be rejected acceptance of the null hypothesis when it is true and should be accepted

Type II error in hypothesis testing isacceptance of the null hypothesis when it is false and should be rejectedrejection of the null hypothesis when it is true and should...

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GATE2016-1-5
The solution of the partial differential equation $\dfrac{\partial u}{\partial t} = \alpha \dfrac{\partial ^2 u}{\partial x^2}$ is of the form $C \: \cos (kt) \lfloor C_1 e^{(\sqrt{k/\alpha})x} +C_2 e^{-(\sqrt{k/\alpha})x} \rfloor \\$ ... $C \sin(kt) \lfloor C_1 \cos \big( \sqrt{k/ \alpha} \big) x + C_2 \sin ( - \sqrt{k/ \alpha} ) x \rfloor$

The solution of the partial differential equation $\dfrac{\partial u}{\partial t} = \alpha \dfrac{\partial ^2 u}{\partial x^2}$ is of the form$C \: \cos (kt) \lfloor C_1 ...

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