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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The following statements are related to bending of beams:

$${\rm I}.$$ The slope of the bending moment diagram is equal to the shear force.
$${\rm II}.$$ The slope of the shear force diagram is equal to the load intensity.
$${\rm III}.$$ The slope of the curvature is equal to the flexural rotation.
$${\rm IV}.$$ The second derivative of the deflection is equal to the curvature.

The only FALSE statements is

A
$${\rm I}$$
B
$${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$
C
$${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$
D
$${\rm IV}$$
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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The Poisson's ratio is defined as
A
$$\left| {{{axial\,stress} \over {lateral\,stress}}} \right|$$
B
$$\left| {{{lateral\,strain} \over {axial\,strain}}} \right|$$
C
$$\left| {{{lateral\,stress} \over {axial\,stress}}} \right|$$
D
$$\left| {{{axial\,strain} \over {lateral\,strain}}} \right|$$
3
GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
If a small concrete cube is submerged deep in still water in such a way that the pressure exerted on all faces of the cube is $$p,$$ then the maximum shear stress developed inside the cube is
A
$$0$$
B
$${p \over 2}$$
C
$$p$$
D
$$2p$$
4
GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The sketch shows a column with a pin at the base and rollers at the top. It is subjected to an axial force $$P$$ and a moment $$M$$ at mid-height. The reaction$$(s)$$ at $$R$$ is/are GATE CE 2012 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 5 English
A
a vertical force equal to $$P$$
B
a vertical force equal to $$P/2$$
C
a vertical force equal to $$P$$ and a horizontal force equal to $$M/h$$
D
a vertical force equal to $$P/2$$ and a horizontal force equal to $$M/h$$