1
GATE CE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length $$L$$ is subjected to a uniformly distributed load $$\omega $$ per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity.

The bending moment at the middle support is

A
$${{w{L^2}} \over 4}$$
B
$${{w{L^2}} \over 8}$$
C
$${{w{L^2}} \over 12}$$
D
$${{w{L^2}} \over 16}$$
2
GATE CE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The shear stress at the neutral axis in a beam of triangular section with a base of $$40$$ $$mm$$ and height $$20$$ $$mm,$$ subjected to a shear force of $$3$$ $$kN$$ is
A
$$3$$ $$MPa$$
B
$$6$$ $$MPa$$
C
$$10$$ $$MPa$$
D
$$20$$ $$MPa$$
3
GATE CE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length $$L$$ is subjected to a uniformly distributed load $$\omega $$ per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity.

The reaction at the middle support is

A
$$w$$ $$L$$
B
$${{5wL} \over 2}$$
C
$${{5wL} \over 4}$$
D
$${{5wL} \over 8}$$
4
GATE CE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A metal bar of length 100mm is inserted between two rigid supports and its temperature is increased by $$10^o$$C. If the coefficient of thermal expansion is 12 x$$10^{-6}$$ per $$^o$$C and the Young’s modulus is 2 x $$10^{5}$$ MPa, the stress in the bar is
A
zero
B
12MPa
C
24MPa
D
2400MPa