1
GATE CE 2024 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

For a thin-walled section shown in the figure, points P, Q, and R are located on the major bending axis X−X of the section. Point Q is located on the web whereas point S is located at the intersection of the web and the top flange of the section.

GATE CE 2024 Set 2 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Torsion Question 2 English

Qualitatively, the shear center of the section lies at

A

P

B

Q

C

R

D

S

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GATE CE 2023 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

A circular solid shaft of span L = 5 m is fixed at one end and free at the other end. A torque T = 100 kN.m is applied at the free end. The shear modulus and polar moment of inertia of the section are denoted as G and J, respectively. The torsional rigidity GJ is 50,000 kN.m2 /rad. The following are reported for this shaft:

Statement i) The rotation at the free end is 0.01 rad

Statement ii) The torsional strain energy is 1.0 kN.m

With reference to the above statements, which of the following is true?

A
Both the statements are correct
B
Statement i) is correct, but Statement ii) is wrong
C
Statement i) is wrong, but Statement ii) is correct
D
Both the statements are wrong
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GATE CE 2006
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A long shaft of diameter $$d$$ is subjected to twisting moment $$T$$ at its ends. The maximum normal stress acting at its cross-section is equal to
A
zero
B
$${{16T} \over {\pi {d^3}}}$$
C
$${{32T} \over {\pi {d^3}}}$$
D
$${{64T} \over {\pi {d^3}}}$$
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