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GATE CE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-0.6
The point within the cross sectional plane of a beam through which the resultant of the external loading on the beam has to pass through to ensure pure bending without twisting of the cross-section of the beam is called
A
Moment center
B
Centroid
C
Shear center
D
Elastic center
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GATE CE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Consider the following statements:
$$1.$$ On a principal plane, only normal stress acts
$$2.$$ On a principal plane, both normal and shear stresses act
$$3.$$ On a principal plane, only shear stress acts
$$4.$$ Isotropic state of stress is independent of frame of reference.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

A
$$1$$ and $$4$$
B
$$2$$ only
C
$$2$$ and $$4$$
D
$$2$$ and $$3$$
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GATE CE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In the theory of plastic bending of beams, the ratio of plastic moment to yield moment is called
A
Shape factor
B
Plastic section modulus
C
Modulus of resilience
D
Rigidity modulus
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GATE CE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigidly jointed frame in a horizontal plane and subjected to vertical loads only, as shown in figure below is GATE CE 2009 Structural Analysis - Stability and Static Indeterminacy Question 11 English
A
6
B
4
C
3
D
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