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GATE2020-ME-1: 5
The members carrying zero force (i.e. zero-force members) in the truss shown in the figure, for any load $P > 0$ with no appreciable deformation of the truss (i.e.with no appreciable change in angles between the members), are $BF$ and $DH$ only $BF, DH,$ and $GC$ only $BF, DH, GC, CD$ and $DE$ only $BF, DH, GC, FG$ and $GH$ only

The members carrying zero force (i.e. zero-force members) in the truss shown in the figure, for any load $P 0$ with no appreciable deformation of the truss (i.e.with no ...

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GATE2020-ME-1: 30
The truss shown in the figure has four members of length $\text{l}$ and flexural rigidity $\text{EI}$, and one member of length $l\sqrt{2}$ and flexural rigidity $\text{4EI}$. The truss is loaded by a pair of forces of magnitude $\text{P}$ ... $\dfrac{2\pi ^{2}EI}{l^{2}} \\$ $\dfrac{\pi ^{2}EI}{2l^{2}}$

The truss shown in the figure has four members of length $\text{l}$ and flexural rigidity $\text{EI}$, and one member of length $l\sqrt{2}$ and flexural rigidity $\text{4...

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GATE2019 ME-2: 20
The figure shows an idealized plane truss. If a horizontal force of $300$ N is applied at point A, then the magnitude of the force produced in member CD is ____ N

The figure shows an idealized plane truss. If a horizontal force of $300$ N is applied at point A, then the magnitude of the force produced in member CD is ____ N

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GATE2019 ME-1: 38
A truss is composed of members AB, BC, CD, AD and BD, as shown in the figure. A vertical load of $10 \: kN$ is applied at point D. The magnitude of force (in kN) in the member BC is __________

A truss is composed of members AB, BC, CD, AD and BD, as shown in the figure. A vertical load of $10 \: kN$ is applied at point D. The magnitude of force (in kN) in the m...

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GATE2016-1-31
A two-member truss $PQR$ is supporting a load $W$. The axial forces in members $PQ$ and $QR$ are respectively $2W$ tensile and $\sqrt{3}W$ compressive $\sqrt{3}W$ tensile and $2W$ compressive $\sqrt{3}W$ compressive and $2W$ tensile $2W$ compressive and $\sqrt{3}W$ tensile

A two-member truss $PQR$ is supporting a load $W$. The axial forces in members $PQ$ and $QR$ are respectively$2W$ tensile and $\sqrt{3}W$ compressive$\sqrt{3}W$ tensile a...

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GATE2015-1-39
For the truss shown in figure, the magnitude of the force in member PR and the support reaction at R are respectively $122.47$ $kN$ and $50$ $kN$ $70.71$ $kN$ and $100$ $kN$ $70.71$ $kN$ and $50$ $kN$ $81.65$ $kN$ and $100$ $kN$

For the truss shown in figure, the magnitude of the force in member PR and the support reaction at R are respectively$122.47$ $kN$ and $50$ $kN$$70.71$ $kN$ and $100$ $kN...

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GATE2015-1-16
Two identical trusses support a load of $100$ $N$ as shown in the figure. The length of each truss is $1.0$ $m$; cross-sectional area is $200$ $mm^2$; Young’s modulus $E$ = $200$ $GPa$. The force in the truss $AB$ (in $N$) is _________

Two identical trusses support a load of $100$ $N$ as shown in the figure. The length of each truss is $1.0$ $m$; cross-sectional area is $200$ $mm^2$; Young’s modulus $...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 4 | Question: 6
In a statically determinate plane truss, the number of joints $(j)$ and the number of members $(m)$ are related by $j = 2m – 3$ $m = 2j + 1$ $m = 2j – 3$ $m = 2j − 1$

In a statically determinate plane truss, the number of joints $(j)$ and the number of members $(m)$ are related by$j = 2m – 3$$m = 2j + 1$$m = 2j – 3$$m = 2j − 1$

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 7
A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in $kN$) transmitted in member AB is _______

A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in $kN$) transmitted in member AB is _______

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