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GATE CE 2011
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The cross-section of a thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) reinforcing bar has
A
Soft ferrite-pearlite throughout.
B
Hard martensite throughout
C
A soft ferrite-pearlite core with a hard martensitic rim.
D
A hard martensitic core with a soft pearlite-bainitic rim.
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GATE CE 2011
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
For the fillet weld of size $$'S'$$ shown in the adjoining figure the effective throat thickness is GATE CE 2011 Steel Structures - Welded Connections Question 5 English
A
$$0.61$$ $$S$$
B
$$0.65$$ $$S$$
C
$$0.70$$ $$S$$
D
$$0.75$$ $$S$$
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GATE CE 2011
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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The adjoining figure shows a schematic representation of a steel plate girder to be used as a simply supported beam with a concentrated load. For stiffeners, $$PQ$$ (running along the beam axis) and $$RS$$ (running between the top and bottom flanges) which of the following pairs of statements will be TRUE? GATE CE 2011 Steel Structures - Plate Girder Question 2 English
A
$$(i)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$RS$$ should be provided under the concentrated load only
$$(ii)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$PQ$$ should be placed in the tension side of the flange.
B
$$(i)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$RS$$ helps to prevent local buckling of the web.
$$(ii)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$PQ$$ should be placed in the compression side of the flange.
C
$$(i)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$RS$$ should be provided at supports
$$(ii)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$PQ$$ should be placed along the neutral axis
D
$$(i)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$RS$$ should be provided away from points of action of concentrated loads.
$$(ii)$$$$\,\,\,\,$$ $$PQ$$ should be provided on the compression side of the flange.
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GATE CE 2011
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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For the cantilever bracket, $$PQRS,$$ loaded as shown in the adjoining figure $$(PQ=RS=L,$$ and $$QR=2L),$$ which of the following statements is FALSE ? GATE CE 2011 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Torsion Question 5 English
A
The portion $$RS$$ has a constant twisting moment with a value of $$2WL.$$
B
The portion $$QR$$ has a varying twisting moment with a maximum value of $$WL.$$
C
The portion $$PQ$$ has a varying bending moment with a maximum value of $$WL$$.
D
The portion $$PQ$$ has no twisting moment.