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GATE ME 2017 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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An initially stress-free massless elastic beam of length $$L$$ and circular cross-section with diameter $$d (d < < L)$$ is held fixed between two walls as shown. The beam material has Young's modulus $$E$$ and coefficient of thermal expansion $$\alpha .$$
If the beam is slowly and uniformly heated, the temperature rise required to cause the beam to buckle is proportional to
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GATE ME 2011
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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A column has a rectangular cross-section of 10 mm $$ \times $$ 20 mm and a length of 1 m. The slenderness ratio of the column is close to
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GATE ME 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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The rod $$PQ$$ of length $$L$$ and with flexural rigidity $$EI$$ is hinged at both ends. For what minimum force $$F$$ is expected to buckle?
Questions Asked from Columns and Struts (Marks 2)
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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