GATE Civil Engineering Exam - Mechanics & Structural Analysis - Previous 16 Years Questions and Solutions

GATE – CIVIL ENGINEERING
PREVIOUS YEARS – QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
ALONG WITH QUICK REVISION MATERIAL

MECHANICS AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

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QUESTIONS AND SOLVED ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS

Question 1: The dimensions for the flexural rigidity of a beam element in mass (M), length (L) and time (T) is given by? [GATE 2000, 1 mark]

(a) MT²
(b) ML³T^-2
(c) ML^-1T^-2
(d) ML^-1T²

Question 2: A two span beam with an internal hinge is shown below. Conjugate beam corresponding to this beam is? [GATE 2000, 1 mark]

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Question 3: Pick the incorrect statement from the following four statements: [GATE 2000, 1 mark]

(a) On the plane which carries maximum normal stress, the shear stress is zero
(b) Principal planes are mutually orthogonal
(c) On the plane which carries maximum shear stress, the normal stress is zero
(d) The principal stress axes and principal strain axes coincide for an isotropic material

Question 4: A frame ABCD is supported by a roller at A and is on a hinge at C as shown below. The reaction at the roller end A is given by [GATE 2000, 1 mark]

(a) P
(b) 2P
(c) P/2
(d) 0

Question 5: The stress strain diagram for two materials A and B is shown below [GATE 2000, 1 Mark]

The following statements are made based on this diagram:
(i) Material A is more brittle than material B
(ii) The ultimate strength of material B is more than that of A.
With reference to the above statements, which of the following applies?

(a) Both the statements are false
(b) Both the statements are true
(c) (i) is true but (ii) is false
(d) (i) is false but (ii) is true

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