1
GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Grading of aggregate in a concrete mix is necessary to achieve
A
Adequate workability
B
Higher density
C
Reduction in Voids
D
Better durability
2
GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The fixed end moment of a uniform beam of span $$l$$ fixed at the ends, subjected to a central point load $$P$$ is
A
$${{P\ell } \over 2}$$
B
$${{P\ell } \over 8}$$
C
$${P \over 8}$$
D
$${P \over 16}$$
3
GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A cantilever beam curved in plan and subjected to lateral loads will develop at any section
A
Bending moment and shearing force
B
Bending moment and twisting moment
C
Twisting moment and shearing force
D
Bending moment, twisting moment and shearing force
4
GATE CE 1994
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The state of two dimensional stresses acting on a concrete lamina consists of a direct tensile stress, $${\sigma _x} = 1.5\,\,N/m{m^2},$$ and shear stress, $$\tau = 1.20\,N/m{m^2},$$ which cause cracking of concrete. Then the tensile strength of the concrete in $$N/m{m^2}$$ is
A
$$1.50$$
B
$$2.08$$
C
$$2.17$$
D
$$2.29$$