GATE (CE) : STRENGTH OF MATERIAL #3

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Question 1

The shear force diagram for a beam is shown in the figure below

The loading diagram of the beam would be

• A

  

• B
• C
• D

Question 2

A beam ABC shown in given figure is horizontal. The distance to the point of contraflexure from the fixed end A is ________ m. (Take final moment reaction at A is 1 kN-m as shown in figure)

• A0.33
• B0.45
• C0.39
• D0.42

Question 3

The reaction on the pin C for a beam as shown in the figure below is _____ wL N.
Length is in m.

• A177.23
• B184.48
• C186
• D187.50

Question 4

Bending moment diagram of a beam is shown below


Which one of the following diagram represents correct variation of shearing force along the length of same beam?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Question 5

A beam of length ‘4L’ is simply supported on two supports with equal overhang of ‘L’ on either side and carries three equal loads at equal distance ‘2L’ between EACH load. Which one of the following diagram qualitatively represents correct variation of shearing force along the beam?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Question 6

A rigid beam AB of length 2L is hinged at A and supported by linear elastic springs (having stiffness 2k and k) at point (1) and (2) and an inclined load acts at mid point between (1) and (2) as shown. The force in spring (1) and (2) is

• A
• B
• C
• D

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