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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

Consider the cross-section of a beam made up of thin uniform elements having thickness t(t << a) shown in the figure. The (x, y) coordinates of the points along the center-line of the cross-section are given in the figure.

GATE CE 2022 Set 1 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 2 English

The coordinates of the shear center of this cross-section are :

A
x = 0, y = 3a
B
x = 2a, y = 2a
C
x = $$-$$a, y = 2a
D
x = $$-$$2a, y = a
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GATE CE 2013
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Two steel columns $$P$$ (Length $$L$$ and yield strength $${f_y} = 250\,\,MPa)$$ and $$Q$$ (length $$2L$$ and yield strength $${f_y} = 500\,\,MPa$$) have the same cross-sections and end-conditions. The ratio of buckling load of column $$P$$ to that of column $$Q$$ is
A
$$0.5$$
B
$$1.0$$
C
$$2.0$$
D
$$4.0$$
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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The ratio of the theoretical critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends to that of another column with the same dimensions and material, but with pinned ends, is equal to
A
$$0.5$$
B
$$1.0$$
C
$$2.0$$
D
$$4.0$$
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GATE CE 2010
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The effective length of a column of length $$L$$ fixed against rotation and translation at one end is
A
$$0.5$$ $$L$$
B
$$0.7$$ $$L$$
C
$$1.414$$ $$L$$
D
$$2$$ $$L$$
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