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GATE CE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
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
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GATE CE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
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
3
GATE CE 2006
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The buckling load $$P = {P_{cr}}$$ for the column $$AB$$ in figure, as $${K_T}$$ approaches infinity, becomes $$\alpha {{{\pi ^2}E{\rm I}} \over {{L^2}}}$$
Where $$\alpha $$ is equal to
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GATE CE 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The maximum tensile stress at the section $$X$$ - $$X$$ shown in the figure below is
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GATE CE Subjects
Construction Material and Management
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Levelling Traversing Theodolites and Plane Table Surveying Measurement of Area, Volume and Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustment Field Astronomy and Photogrammetric Surveying Basics of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Angular Measurements and Compass Survey Basic Concepts Linear Measurements and Chain Survey
Engineering Mechanics
Hydrology
Transportation Engineering
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Environmental Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Structural Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering
Origin of Soils Definitions and Properties of Soils Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy Effective Stress and Permeability Seepage Analysis Compaction of Soil Compressibility and Consolidation Shear Strength of Soil Stress Distribution of Soil Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure Stability of Slopes Shallow Foundation Pile Foundation Soil Stabilization
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
General Aptitude