Civil Engineering - GATE Exam Questions

21.
On an immersed body in a flowing fluid the lift force is :
due to buoyant force
always in the opposite direction to gravity
due to Wake phenomenon
the dynamic fluid-force component normal to approach velocity
Answer: Option
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22.
In a section, shear centre is a point through which, if the resultant load passes, the section will not be subjected to any
Bending
Tension
Compression
Torsion
Answer: Option
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23.
Which one of the following conditions, both elastic and plastic methods of analysis of indeterminate structures have to satisfy ?
yield condition
mechanism condition
equilibrium
compatibility of deformation
Answer: Option
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24.
The nature of contact pressure distribution under a rigid footing resting on a sandy soil and subjected to uniformly distributed load is as shown in :
Answer: Option
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25.
Bituminous materials are used in highway construction primarily because of their :
cementing and water-proofing properties
load bearing capacity
high specific gravity
black colour which facilitates road markings
Answer: Option
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