1
GATE CE 2006
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The buckling load $$P = {P_{cr}}$$ for the column $$AB$$ in figure, as $${K_T}$$ approaches infinity, becomes $$\alpha {{{\pi ^2}E{\rm I}} \over {{L^2}}}$$
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Where $$\alpha $$ is equal to
2
GATE CE 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The maximum tensile stress at the section $$X$$ - $$X$$ shown in the figure below is
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3
GATE CE 1990
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A rigid rod $$AB$$ of length $$L$$ is hinged at $$A$$ and is maintained in its vertical position by two springs with spring constants $$K$$ attached at end $$B.$$ The system is under stable equilibrium under the action of load $$P$$ when $$P < \,{P_{Cr}}$$. The system will be in unstable equilibrium when $$P$$ attains a value greater than
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Questions Asked from Columns and Struts (Marks 2)
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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
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