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GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The four cross sections shown below are required to be ordered in the increasing order of their respective shape factors. GATE CE 2000 Structural Analysis - Plastic Analysis Question 11 English
A
$${\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}V,{\rm I}{\rm I}$$
B
$${\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},{\rm I}V$$
C
$${\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}V,\,\,{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I}$$
D
$${\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}V,\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}$$
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GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
For the structure shown below, the vertical deflection at point $$A$$ is given by GATE CE 2000 Structural Analysis - Energy Principle Question 8 English
A
$${{P{L^3}} \over {81EI}}$$
B
$${{2P{L^3}} \over {81EI}}$$
C
Zero
D
$${{P{L^3}} \over {72EI}}$$
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GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Identify the FALSE statement from the following, pertaining to the methods of structural analysis.
A
Influence lines for stress resultants in beams can be drawn using Muller Breslau's Principle.
B
The Moment Distribution Method is a force method of analysis, not a displacement method.
C
The Principle of Virtual Displacements can be used to establish a condition of equilibrium.
D
The Substitute Frame Method is not applicable to frames subjects to significant side sway.
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GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A cantilever beam of length $$L$$ and a cross section with shape factor $$'f'$$ supports a concentrated load $$P$$ as shown below:

The length $${L_P}$$ of the plastic zone, when the maximum bending moment, equals the plastic moment $${M_P}$$, given by

GATE CE 2000 Structural Analysis - Plastic Analysis Question 10 English
A
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = {1 \over f}$$
B
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = L\left( {1 - f} \right)$$
C
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = 1 - {1 \over {\sqrt f }}$$
D
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = 1 - {1 \over f}$$