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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
$$2p$$
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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 $$M/h$$
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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
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
A
$${{w\ell } \over 2}$$
B
$${{w\ell } \over 4}$$
C
$${{w\ell } \over 8}$$
D
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