Engineering Mechanics
Work Energy Principle and Impulse Momentum Equation
Marks 2
Equilibrium of Force Systems
Marks 1Marks 2
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GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.833

The beam shown in the figure is subjected to a uniformly distributed downward load of intensity $q$ between supports A and B.

GATE CE 2024 Set 1 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 2 English

Considering the upward reactions as positive, the support reactions are

A

$R_A = \frac{ql}{2} ; R_B = \frac{5ql}{2} ; R_C = -ql$

B

$R_A = -ql ; R_B = \frac{5ql}{2} ; R_C = \frac{ql}{2}$

C

$R_A = -\frac{ql}{2} ; R_B = \frac{5ql}{2} ; R_C = 0$

D

$R_A = \frac{ql}{2} ; R_B = ql ; R_C = \frac{ql}{2}$

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GATE CE 2022 Set 2
Numerical
+2
-0

A uniform rod KJ of weight w shown in the figure rests against a frictionless vertical wall at the point K and a rough horizontal surface at point J. It is given that w = 10 kN, a = 4 m and b = 3 m.

GATE CE 2022 Set 2 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 3 English

The minimum coefficient of static friction that is required at the point J to hold the rod in equilibrium is __________. (round off to three decimal places)

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GATE CE 2016 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The magnitudes of vectors P, Q and R are 100 kN, 250 kN and 150 kN, respectively as shown in the figure. GATE CE 2016 Set 1 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 6 English The respective values of the magnitude (in kN) and the direction (with respect to the x-axis) of the resultant vector are
A
290.9 and 96.0°
B
368.1 and 94.7°
C
330.4 and 118.9°
D
400.1 and 113.5°
4
GATE CE 2016 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A rigid member ACB is shown in the figure. The member is supported at A and B by pinned and guided roller supports, respectively. A force P acts at C as shown. Let RAh and RBh be the horizontal reactions at supports A and B, respectively, and RAv be the vertical reaction at support A. Self- weight of the member may be ignored. GATE CE 2016 Set 1 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 5 English Which one of the following sets gives the correct magnitudes of RAv, RBh and RAh ?
A
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac1{3} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac2{3} P;$$
B
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac2{3} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac1{3} P;$$
C
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac3{8} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac{1.5}{8} P;$$
D
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac{1.5}{8} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac{1.5}{8} P;$$
GATE CE Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Construction Material and Management
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
Hydrology
Irrigation
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude