GATE CE 2024 Paper 2 — page 6

Questions 16–18 of 65. Imported answers require review unless explicitly marked reviewed.

A 3 m long, horizontal, rigid, uniform beam PQ has negligible mass. The beam is subjected to a 3 kN concentrated vertical downward force at 1 m from P, as shown in the figure. The beam is resting on vertical linear spring at the ends P and Q. For the spring at the end P, the spring constant

kN/m.

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If the beam DOES NOT rotate under the application of the force and displaces only vertically, the value of the spring constant

(in kN/m) for the spring at the end Q is

Your answerChoose one option.

150

100

200

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Consider the statements P and Q.

P: In a Pure project organization, the project manager maintains complete authority and has maximum control over the project.

Q: A Matrix organization structure facilitates quick response to changes, conflicts, and project needs.

Which one of the following options is CORRECT?

Your answerChoose one option.

Both P and Q are TRUE

P is TRUE and Q is FALSE

Both P and Q are FALSE

P is FALSE and Q is TRUE

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For a thin-walled section shown in the figure, points P, Q, and R are located on the major bending axis X − X of the section. Point Q is located on the web whereas point S is located at the intersection of the web and the top flange.

Diagram for Civil Engineering question 18

Qualitatively, the shear center of the section lies at

Your answerChoose one option.

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2024 · Paper 2

Question 16

Question 17

Question 18