1
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.
2
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
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = 1 - {1 \over f}$$
3
GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A frame $$ABCD$$ is supported by a roller at $$A$$ and is on a hinge at $$C$$ as shown below. The reaction at the roller end $$A$$ is given by GATE CE 2000 Structural Analysis - Moment Distribution Method Question 17 English
A
$$P$$
B
$$2P$$
C
$${P \over 2}$$
D
Zero
4
GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Width of carriage way for a single lane is recommended to be
A
7.5 m
B
7.0 m
C
3.75 m
D
5.5 m