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GATE CE 2014 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
If the following equation establishes equilibrium in slightly bent position, the mid-span deflection of a member shown in the figure is
$${{{d^2}y} \over {d{x^2}}} + {P \over {EI}}y = 0$$
$${{{d^2}y} \over {d{x^2}}} + {P \over {EI}}y = 0$$
If $$'a'$$ is amplitude constant for $$y,$$ then
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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
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
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GATE CE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
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
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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
Questions Asked from Columns and Struts (Marks 2)
Number in Brackets after Paper Indicates No. of Questions
GATE CE Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Construction Material and Management
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
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
Hydrology
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
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude