Structural Analysis
Energy Principle
Marks 1Marks 2
Stability and Static Indeterminacy
Marks 1Marks 2
Methods of Analysis
Marks 1Marks 2
Indeterminacy
Marks 1Marks 2
Arches and Cable
Marks 1Marks 2
Slope Deflection Method
Marks 1Marks 2
Matrix Method
Marks 1Marks 2
Moment Distribution Method
Marks 1Marks 2
Influence Line Diagram
Marks 1Marks 2
Plastic Analysis
Marks 1Marks 2Marks 5
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GATE CE 2003
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A steel portal frame has dimensions, plastic moment capacitance and applied loads as shown in the figure. The vertical load is always twice of the horizontal load. The collapse load $$P$$ required for the development of a beam mechanism is GATE CE 2003 Structural Analysis - Plastic Analysis Question 7 English
A
$$3{M_P}/L$$
B
$$4{M_P}/L$$
C
$$6{M_P}/L$$
D
$$8{M_P}/L$$
2
GATE CE 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A steel beam (with a constant $$EI,$$ and span $$L$$) is fixed at both ends and carries a uniformly distributed load ($$w$$ $$kN/m$$), which is gradually increased till the beam reaches the stage of plastic collapse (refer to the following figure). Assuming $$'B'$$ to be at mid-span, which of the following is true. GATE CE 2002 Structural Analysis - Plastic Analysis Question 9 English
A
Hinges are formed at $$A,B$$ and $$C$$ together
B
Hinges are formed at $$B$$ and then at $$A$$ and $$C$$ together
C
Hinges are formed at $$A$$ and $$C$$ together and then at $$B$$
D
Hinges are formed at $$A$$ and $$C$$ only
3
GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The four cross sections shown below are required to be ordered in the increasing order of their respective shape factors. GATE CE 2000 Structural Analysis - Plastic Analysis Question 11 English
A
$${\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}V,{\rm I}{\rm I}$$
B
$${\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},{\rm I}V$$
C
$${\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}V,\,\,{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I}$$
D
$${\rm I}{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}V,\,\,{\rm I}{\rm I},\,\,{\rm I}$$
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GATE CE 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A cantilever beam of length $$L$$ and a cross section with shape factor $$'f'$$ supports a concentrated load $$P$$ as shown below:

The length $${L_P}$$ of the plastic zone, when the maximum bending moment, equals the plastic moment $${M_P}$$, given by

GATE CE 2000 Structural Analysis - Plastic Analysis Question 10 English
A
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = {1 \over f}$$
B
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = L\left( {1 - f} \right)$$
C
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = 1 - {1 \over {\sqrt f }}$$
D
$${{{L_P}} \over L} = 1 - {1 \over f}$$
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