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GATE CE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The maximum shear stress in a solid shaft of circular cross-section having diameter subjected to a torque $$T$$ is $$\tau $$ . If the torque is increased by four times and the diameter of the shaft is increased by two times, the maximum shear stress in the shaft will be
A
$$2\pi $$
B
$$\tau $$
C
$$\tau /2$$
D
$$\tau /4$$
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GATE CE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Beam $$GHI$$ is supported by these pontoons as shown in the figure below. The horizontal cross sectional area of each pontoon is $$8\,\,{m^2},$$ the flexural rigidity of the beam is $$10000$$ $$kN$$-$${m^2}$$ and the unit weight of water is $$10$$ $$kN$$/$${m^3}$$. GATE CE 2008 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Deflection of Beams Question 10 English

When the middle pontoon is brought back to its position as shown in the figure above, the reaction at $$H$$ will be

A
$$8.6$$ $$kN$$
B
$$15.7$$ $$kN$$
C
$$19.2$$ $$kN$$
D
$$24.2$$ $$kN$$
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GATE CE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The span$$(s)$$ to be loaded uniformly for maximum positive (upward) reaction at support $$P,$$ as shown in the figure below, is $$(are)$$ GATE CE 2008 Structural Analysis - Influence Line Diagram Question 6 English
A
$$PQ$$ only
B
$$PQ$$ and $$QR$$
C
$$QR$$ and $$RS$$
D
$$PQ$$ and $$RS$$
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GATE CE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The members $$EJ$$ and $$IJ$$ of a steel truss shown in the figure below are subjected to a temperature rise of $${30^ \circ }C.$$ The coefficient of thermal expansion of steel is $$0.000012$$ per $${^ \circ }C.$$ per unit length. The displacement ($$mm$$) of joint $$E$$ relative to joint $$H$$ along the direction $$HE$$ of truss, is GATE CE 2008 Structural Analysis - Energy Principle Question 10 English
A
$$0.225$$
B
$$0.589$$
C
$$0.764$$
D
$$1.026$$