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GATE CE 2012

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The Poisson's ratio is defined as

$$\left| {{{axial\,stress} \over {lateral\,stress}}} \right|$$

$$\left| {{{lateral\,strain} \over {axial\,strain}}} \right|$$

$$\left| {{{lateral\,stress} \over {axial\,stress}}} \right|$$

$$\left| {{{axial\,strain} \over {lateral\,strain}}} \right|$$

GATE CE 2012

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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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

$$0$$

$${p \over 2}$$

$$p$$

$$2p$$

GATE CE 2012

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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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

GATE CE 2012 Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics - Columns and Struts Question 5 English

a vertical force equal to $$P$$

a vertical force equal to $$P/2$$

a vertical force equal to $$P$$ and a horizontal force equal to $$M/h$$

a vertical force equal to $$P/2$$ and a horizontal force equal to $$M/h$$

GATE CE 2012

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A symmetric frame $$PQR$$ consists of two inclined members $$PQ$$ and $$QR$$, connected at $$‘Q’$$ with a rigid joint, and hinged at $$‘P’$$ and $$‘R’.$$ The horizontal length $$PR$$ is $$l.$$ If a weight $$W$$ is suspended at $$‘Q’,$$ the bending moment at $$‘Q’$$ is

$${{w\ell } \over 2}$$

$${{w\ell } \over 4}$$

$${{w\ell } \over 8}$$

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