Columns and Struts · Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics · GATE CE

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Consider the cross-section of a beam made up of thin uniform elements having thickness t(t << a) shown in the figure. The (x, y) coordinates of the points along the center-line of the cross-section are given in the figure.

GATE CE 2022 Set 1 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 2 English

The coordinates of the shear center of this cross-section are :

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Two steel columns $$P$$ (Length $$L$$ and yield strength $${f_y} = 250\,\,MPa)$$ and $$Q$$ (length $$2L$$ and yield strength $${f_y} = 500\,\,MPa$$) have the same cross-sections and end-conditions. The ratio of buckling load of column $$P$$ to that of column $$Q$$ is
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The ratio of the theoretical critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends to that of another column with the same dimensions and material, but with pinned ends, is equal to
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The effective length of a column of length $$L$$ fixed against rotation and translation at one end is
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A long structural column (length $$-L$$) with both ends hinged is acted upon by an axial compressive load $$P.$$ The differential equation governing the bending of column is given by: $$$EI{{{d^2}y} \over {d{x^2}}} = - Py$$$

Where $$y$$ is the structural lateral deflection and $$EI$$ is the flexural rigidity. The first critical load on column responsible for its buckling is given by

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Four column of the same material having identical geometric properties are supported in different ways as shown below GATE CE 2000 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 10 English

It is required to order these four beams in the increasing order of their respective first buckling loads. The correct order is given by

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When a column is fixed at both ends corresponding to Euler's criterion load is
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The kern area (core) of a solid circular section column of diameter, $$D$$ is a concentric circle of diameter, $$'d'$$ is equal to
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The axial load carrying capacity of a long column of given material. Cross-sectional area, $$A$$ and length, $$L$$ is governed by
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Marks 2

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A homogeneous, prismatic, linearly elastic steel bar fixed at both the ends has a slenderness ratio (l/r) of 105, where l is the bar length and r is the radius of gyration. The coefficient of thermal expansion of steel is $12 \times 10^{-6}$ $^{\circ}$C. Consider the effective length of the steel bar as $0.5l$ and neglect the self-weight of the bar.

The differential increase in temperature (rounded off to the nearest integer) at which the bar buckles is

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Consider two axially loaded columns, namely. $$1$$ and $$2,$$ made of a linear elastic material with Young's modulus $$2 \times {10^5}\,\,MPa,$$ square cross-section with side $$10$$ $$mm$$, and length $$1$$ $$m.$$ For Column $$1,$$ one end is fixed and the other end is free. For column $$2,$$ one end is fixed and the other end is pinned. Based on the Euler's theory, the ratio (up to one decimal place) of the buckling load of Column $$2$$ to the buckling load of column $$1$$ is ___________
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If the following equation establishes equilibrium in slightly bent position, the mid-span deflection of a member shown in the figure is
$${{{d^2}y} \over {d{x^2}}} + {P \over {EI}}y = 0$$ GATE CE 2014 Set 1 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 4 English

If $$'a'$$ is amplitude constant for $$y,$$ then

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The sketch shows a column with a pin at the base and rollers at the top. It is subjected to an axial force $$P$$ and a moment $$M$$ at mid-height. The reaction$$(s)$$ at $$R$$ is/are GATE CE 2012 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 5 English
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Cross-section of a column consisting of two steel strips, each of thickness $$t$$ and width $$b$$ is shown in the figure below. The critical loads of the column with perfect bond and without bond between the strips are $$P$$ and $${P_0}$$ respectively. The ratio $$P/{P_0}$$ is GATE CE 2008 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 6 English
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A rigid bar $$GH$$ of length $$L$$ is supported by a hinge and a spring of stiffness $$K$$ as shown in the figure below. The buckling load, $${P_{cr}}'$$ for the bar will be GATE CE 2008 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 7 English
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A steel column, pinned at both ends, has a buckling load of $$200$$ $$kN.$$ If the column is restrained against lateral movement at its mid-height, its buckling load will be
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The buckling load $$P = {P_{cr}}$$ for the column $$AB$$ in figure, as $${K_T}$$ approaches infinity, becomes $$\alpha {{{\pi ^2}E{\rm I}} \over {{L^2}}}$$ GATE CE 2006 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 3 English

Where $$\alpha $$ is equal to

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The maximum tensile stress at the section $$X$$ - $$X$$ shown in the figure below is GATE CE 2005 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 8 English
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A rigid rod $$AB$$ of length $$L$$ is hinged at $$A$$ and is maintained in its vertical position by two springs with spring constants $$K$$ attached at end $$B.$$ The system is under stable equilibrium under the action of load $$P$$ when $$P < \,{P_{Cr}}$$. The system will be in unstable equilibrium when $$P$$ attains a value greater than GATE CE 1990 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 9 English
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