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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
If a small concrete cube is submerged deep in still water in such a way that the pressure exerted on all faces of the cube is $$p,$$ then the maximum shear stress developed inside the cube is
A
$$0$$
B
$${p \over 2}$$
C
$$p$$
D
$$2p$$
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GATE CE 2010
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The major and minor principal stresses at a point are $$3MPa$$ and $$-3MPa$$ respectively. The maximum shear stress at the point is
A
Zero
B
$$3$$ $$MPa$$
C
$$6$$ $$MPa$$
D
$$9MPa$$
3
GATE CE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Consider the following statements:
$$1.$$ On a principal plane, only normal stress acts
$$2.$$ On a principal plane, both normal and shear stresses act
$$3.$$ On a principal plane, only shear stress acts
$$4.$$ Isotropic state of stress is independent of frame of reference.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

A
$$1$$ and $$4$$
B
$$2$$ only
C
$$2$$ and $$4$$
D
$$2$$ and $$3$$
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GATE CE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
An axially loaded bar is subjected to a normal stress of $$173$$ $$MPa.$$ The maximum shear stress in the bar is
A
$$75$$ $$MPa$$
B
$$86.5$$ $$MPa$$
C
$$100$$ $$MPa$$
D
$$122.3$$ $$MPa$$
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Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
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