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GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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The three-dimensional state of stress at a point is given by
$$\sigma = \begin{pmatrix}
10 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 40 & 0 \\
0 & 0 & 0
\end{pmatrix} \text{ MPa.}$$
The maximum shear stress at the point is
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GATE CE 2022 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-0.33
Stresses acting on an infinitesimal soil element are shown in the figure (with $$\sigma$$z > $$\sigma$$x). The major and minor principal stresses are $$\sigma$$1 and $$\sigma$$3, respectively. Considering the compressive stresses as positive, which one of the following expressions correctly represents the angle between the major principal stress plane and the horizontal plane?
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GATE CE 2015 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-0.3
For the plane stress situation shown in the figure, the maximum shear stress and the plane on which it acts are:
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GATE CE 2015 Set 1
Numerical
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Two triangular wedges are glued together as shown in the following figure. The stress acting normal to the interface, $${\sigma _n}$$ is _____$$MPa.$$
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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