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GATE ME 2016 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A rigid horizontal rod of length $$2L$$ is fixed to a circular cylinder of radius $$R$$ as shown in the figure. Vertical forces of magnitude $$P$$ are applied at the two ends as shown in the figure. The shear modulus for the cylinder is $$G$$ and the Young’s modulus is $$E.$$

The vertical deflection at point $$A$$ is
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GATE ME 2015 Set 2
Numerical
+2
-0
A hollow shaft of $$1$$ m length is designed to transmit a power of $$30$$ kW at $$700$$ rpm. The maximum permissible angle of twist in the shaft is $${1^0}.$$ The inner diameter of the shaft is $$0.7$$ times the outer diameter. The modulus of rigidity is $$80$$ GPa. The outside diameter (in mm) of the shaft is _______
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GATE ME 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A solid circular shaft needs to be designed to transmit a torque of 50N.m. If the allowable shear stress of the material is $$140$$MPa, assuming a factor of safety of $$2,$$ the minimum allowable design diameter in mm is
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GATE ME 2011
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A torque $$T$$ is applied at the free end of a stepped rod of circular cross-sections as shown in the figure. The shear modulus of the material of the rod is $$G.$$ The expressions for diameter to produce an angular twist $$\theta $$ at the free end is

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GATE ME Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Machine Design
Strength of Materials
Heat Transfer
Production Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Turbo Machinery
Theory of Machines
Engineering Mathematics
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
General Aptitude