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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 1
If ' $\rightarrow$ ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [drizzle $\rightarrow$ rain $\rightarrow$ downpour] is analogous to [$\_\_\_\_\_$ $\rightarrow$ quarrel $\rightarrow$ feud]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank? bicker bog dither dodge

If ' $\rightarrow$ ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words[drizzle $\rightarrow$ rain $\rightarrow$ downpour] is analogous to [$\_\_\_\_\_$...

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Two plates od $8$ mm thickness each are connected by a fillet weld of $6$ mm thickness as shown in the figure. The permissible stresses in the plate and the weld are $150$ MPa and $110$ MPa, respectively. Assuming the length of the weld shown in the figure to be the effective length, the permissible load $P$ (in kN) is ______

Two plates od $8$ mm thickness each are connected by a fillet weld of $6$ mm thickness as shown in the figure. The permissible stresses in the plate and the weld are $150...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 10
Visualize a cube that is held with one of the four body diagonals aligned to the vertical axis. Rotate the cube about this axis such that its view remains unchanged. The magnitude of the minimum angle of rotation is $120^{\circ}$ $60^{\circ}$ $90^{\circ}$ $180^{\circ}$

Visualize a cube that is held with one of the four body diagonals aligned to the vertical axis. Rotate the cube about this axis such that its view remains unc...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
If ' $\rightarrow$ ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [simmer $\rightarrow$ seethe $\rightarrow$ smolder] is analogous to [break $\rightarrow$ raze $\_\_\_\_\_\_ $ $\rightarrow$ ] Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank? obfuscate obliterate fracture fissure

If ' $\rightarrow$ ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [simmer $\rightarrow$ seethe $\rightarrow$ smolder] is analogous ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 2
Statements: 1. All heroes are winners. 2. All winners are lucky people. Inferences: I. All lucky people are heroes. II. Some lucky people are heroes. III. Some winners are heroes. Which of the above inferences can be logically deduced from statements $1$ and $2$? Only ... $\text{II}$ and $\text{III}$ Only $\text{I}$ and $\text{III}$ Only $\text{III}$

Statements:1. All heroes are winners.2. All winners are lucky people.Inferences:I. All lucky people are heroes.II. Some lucky people are heroes.III. Some winners are hero...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 4
If the sum of the first $20$ consecutive positive odd numbers is divided by $20^{2}$, the result is $1$ $20$ $2$ $1 / 2$

If the sum of the first $20$ consecutive positive odd numbers is divided by $20^{2}$, the result is$1$$20$$2$$1 / 2$

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 5
The ratio of the number of girls to boys in class $\text{VIII}$ is the same as the ratio of the number of boys to girls in class $\text{IX}$. The total number of students (boys and girls) in classes $\text{VIII}$ and $\text{IX}$ is $450$ ... $\text{VIII}$ and $\text{IX}$ is the same, then the number of girls in each class is $150$ $200$ $250$ $175$

The ratio of the number of girls to boys in class $\text{VIII}$ is the same as the ratio of the number of boys to girls in class $\text{IX}$. The total number of students...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 11
The structural design method that DOES NOT take into account the safety factors on the design loads is working stress method. load factor method. ultimate load method. limit state method.

The structural design method that DOES NOT take into account the safety factors on the design loads isworking stress method.load factor method.ultimate load method.limit ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
In a locality, the houses are numbered in the following way: The house-numbers on one side of a road are consecutive odd integers starting from $301$, while the house-numbers on the other side of the road are consecutive even numbers starting from $302$. The total ... the road is $27$, then the number of houses on each side of the road is $27$ $52$ $54$ $26$

In a locality, the houses are numbered in the following way:The house-numbers on one side of a road are consecutive odd integers starting from $301$, while the house-numb...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 2
The statements $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are related to matrices $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{B}$, which are conformable for both addition and multiplication. $\text{P}$ ... $\mathrm{P}$ is FALSE and $\mathrm{Q}$ is TRUE Both $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are FALSE

The statements $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are related to matrices $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{B}$, which are conformable for both addition and multiplication...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 5
Consider two Ordinary Differential Equations $\text{(ODEs)}$: $\text{P}$: $\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{x^{4}+3 x^{2} y^{2}+2 y^{4}}{x^{3} y}$ $\mathrm{Q}: \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{-y^{2}}{x^{2}}$ Which one of the following options is ... $\mathrm{ODE}$. $\mathrm{P}$ is a nonhomogeneous $\mathrm{ODE}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ is not an exact $\mathrm{ODE}$.

Consider two Ordinary Differential Equations $\text{(ODEs)}$:$\text{P}$: $\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{x^{4}+3 x^{2} y^{2}+2 y^{4}}{x^{3} y}$$\mathrm{Q}: \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{-...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 7
Consider the statements $\text{P}$ and $\text{Q}$. $\text{P}$: In a Pure project organization, the project manager maintains complete authority and has maximum control over the project. $\text{Q}$: A Matrix organization structure facilitates quick response to ... FALSE Both $\text{P}$ and $\text{Q}$ are FALSE $\mathrm{P}$ is FALSE and $\mathrm{Q}$ is TRUE

Consider the statements $\text{P}$ and $\text{Q}$.$\text{P}$: In a Pure project organization, the project manager maintains complete authority and has maximum...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 12
The contact pressure distribution shown in the figure belongs to a rigid footing resting on a cohesionless soil. rigid footing resting on a cohesive soil. flexible footing resting on a cohesionless soil. flexible footing resting on a cohesive soil.

The contact pressure distribution shown in the figure belongs to arigid footing resting on a cohesionless soil.rigid footing resting on a cohesive soil.flexible footing r...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 34
Three vectors $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{p}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{q}}$, and $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}$ are given as \[ \begin{array}{c} \overrightarrow{\mathrm{p}}=\hat{\imath}+\hat{\jmath}+\hat{k} \\ \overrightarrow{\mathrm ...

Three vectors $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{p}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{q}}$, and $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}$ are given as\[\begin{array}{c}\overrightarrow{\mathrm{p}}=\hat...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 30
Consider the statements $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ related to the analysis/design of retaining walls. $\mathrm{P}$: When a rough retaining wall moves toward the backfill, the wall friction force/resistance mobilizes in upward direction along the wall. $\mathrm{Q}$ ... Both $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are FALSE $\mathrm{P}$ is FALSE and $\mathrm{Q}$ is TRUE

Consider the statements $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ related to the analysis/design of retaining walls.$\mathrm{P}$: When a rough retaining wall moves toward the backfil...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 32
A hypothetical multimedia filter, consisting of anthracite particles (specific gravity: $1.50$), silica sand (specific gravity: $2.60$), and ilmenite sand (specific gravity: $4.20$), is to be designed for treating water/wastewater. After backwashing, the ... than $0.64 \mathrm{~mm}$ and diameter of ilmenite particles is slightly less than $0.10 \mathrm{~mm}$.

A hypothetical multimedia filter, consisting of anthracite particles (specific gravity: $1.50$), silica sand (specific gravity: $2.60$), and ilmenite sand (specific gravi...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 5
On a given day, how many times will the second-hand and the minute-hand of a clock cross each other during the clock time $12:05:00$ hours to $12: 55: 00$ hours? $51$ $49$ $50$ $55$

On a given day, how many times will the second-hand and the minute-hand of a clock cross each other during the clock time $12:05:00$ hours to $12: 55: 00$ ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | Question: 11
The following table gives various components of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and a list of treatment/separation techniques. \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \text{Component of MSW} & \text{Treatment/separation technique} \\ \hline \text{P - Ferrous metals} & \text{i - Incineration} ... $\text{P-iii, Q-iv, R-ii, S-i}$ $\text{P-iv, Q-iii, R-i, S-ii}$

The following table gives various components of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and a list of treatment/separation techniques.\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline \text{...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 52
A horizontal curve of radius $1080 \mathrm{~m}$ (with transition curves on either side) in a Broad Gauge railway track is designed and constructed for an equilibrium speed of $70 \mathrm{kmph}$. However, a few years after construction, the Railway Authorities ... the express trains running on this track is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ (rounded off to the nearest integer).

A horizontal curve of radius $1080 \mathrm{~m}$ (with transition curves on either side) in a Broad Gauge railway track is designed and constructed for an equilibrium spee...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 8
The chart given below compares the Installed Capacity (MW) of four power generation technologies, $\text{T}1, \text{T}2, \text{T}3$, and $\text{T}4$, and their Electricity Generation (MWh) in a time of $1000$ hours (h). The Capacity Factor of a power ... of the given technologies has the highest Capacity Factor? $\text{T}1$ $\text{T}2$ $\text{T}3$ $\text{T}4$

The chart given below compares the Installed Capacity (MW) of four power generation technologies, $\text{T}1, \text{T}2, \text{T}3$, and $\text{T}4$, and their Electricit...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 22
To finalize the direction of a survey, four surveyors set up a theodolite at a station $\mathrm{P}$ and performed all the temporary adjustments. From the station $\mathrm{P}$, each of the surveyors observed the bearing to a tower located at station $Q$ with the same ... $30^{\circ} 30^{\prime} 00^{\prime \prime}$ $30^{\circ} 31^{\prime} 20^{\prime \prime}$

To finalize the direction of a survey, four surveyors set up a theodolite at a station $\mathrm{P}$ and performed all the temporary adjustments. From the station $\mathrm...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 18
In general, the outer edge is raised above the inner edge in horizontal curves for Highways, Railways, and Taxiways Highways and Railways only Railways and Taxiways only Highways only

In general, the outer edge is raised above the inner edge in horizontal curves forHighways, Railways, and TaxiwaysHighways and Railways onlyRailways and Ta...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 4
The function $f(x)=x^{3}-27 x+4,1 \leq x \leq 6$ has Maxima point Minima point Saddle point Inflection point

The function $f(x)=x^{3}-27 x+4,1 \leq x \leq 6$ hasMaxima pointMinima pointSaddle pointInflection point

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 28
A critical activity in a project is estimated to take $15$ days to complete at a cost of Rs. $30,000$. The activity can be expedited to complete in $12$ days by spending a total amount of Rs. $54,000$. Consider the statements $\text{P}$ ... $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are FALSE $\mathrm{P}$ is FALSE and $\mathrm{Q}$ is TRUE

A critical activity in a project is estimated to take $15$ days to complete at a cost of Rs. $30,000$. The activity can be expedited to complete in $12$ days by ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 45
A drained triaxial test was conducted on a saturated sand specimen using a stress-path triaxial testing system. The specimen failed when the axial stress reached a value of $100 \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^{2}$ ... (in degrees) with respect to horizontal is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ (rounded off to the nearest integer).

A drained triaxial test was conducted on a saturated sand specimen using a stress-path triaxial testing system. The specimen failed when the axial stress reached a value ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
In the given text, the blanks are numbered $\text{(i)-(iv)}$. Select the best match for all the blanks. Yoko Roi stands $\text{(i)}$ as an author for standing $\text{(ii)}$ as an honorary fellow, after she stood $\text{(iii)}$ ... $\text{(iv)}$ in $\text{(i)}$ out $\text{(ii)}$ down $\text{(iii)}$ by $\text{(iv)}$ for

In the given text, the blanks are numbered $\text{(i)-(iv)}$. Select the best match for all the blanks.Yoko Roi stands $\text{(i)}$ as an author for standing $\text{(ii)}...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 9
Five cubes of identical size and another smaller cube are assembled as shown in Figure $\text{A}$. If viewed from direction $\text{X}$, the planar image of the assembly appears as Figure $\text{B}$. If viewed from direction $\text{Y}$, the planar image of the assembly (Figure $\text{A}$) will appear as

Five cubes of identical size and another smaller cube are assembled as shown in Figure $\text{A}$. If viewed from direction $\text{X}$, the planar image of the assembly a...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | Question: 6
Consider the statements $\text{P}$ and $\text{Q}$. $\text{P}$: Client's Preliminary Estimate is used for budgeting costs toward the end of planning and design phase. $\text{Q}$: Client's Detailed Estimate is used for controlling costs during the execution ... Both $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are FALSE $\mathrm{P}$ is FALSE and $\mathrm{Q}$ is TRUE

Consider the statements $\text{P}$ and $\text{Q}$.$\text{P}$: Client's Preliminary Estimate is used for budgeting costs toward the end of planning and design phase.$\text...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | GA Question: 3
A student was supposed to multiply a positive real number $p$ with another positive real number $q$. Instead, the student divided $p$ by $q$. If the percentage error in the student's answer is $80 \%$, the value of $q$ is $5$ $\sqrt{2}$ $2$ $\sqrt{5}$

A student was supposed to multiply a positive real number $p$ with another positive real number $q$. Instead, the student divided $p$ by $q$. If the percentage error in t...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 55
Differential levelling is carried out from point $\text{P(B M}:+200.000 \mathrm{~m})$ to point $\text{R}$. The readings taken are given in the table. Points Staff readings (m) Remarks Back Sight Fore Sight P $(-) 2.050$ BM: $+200.000 \mathrm{~m}$ ... Level (in meters) of the point $\mathrm{R}$ is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ (rounded off to $3$ decimal places).

Differential levelling is carried out from point $\text{P(B M}:+200.000 \mathrm{~m})$ to point $\text{R}$. The readings taken are given in the table.PointsStaff readings ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 7
Three distinct sets of indistinguishable twins are to be seated at a circular table that has $8$ identical chairs. Unique seating arrangements are defined by the relative positions of the people. How many unique seating arrangements are possible such that each person is sitting next to their twin? $12$ $14$ $10$ $28$

Three distinct sets of indistinguishable twins are to be seated at a circular table that has $8$ identical chairs. Unique seating arrangements are defined ...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 27
A linearly elastic beam of length $2 l$ with flexural rigidity $E I$ has negligible mass. A massless spring with a spring constant $k$ and a rigid block of mass $m$ ... $\sqrt{\frac{48 E I k}{\left(k l^{3}+48 E I\right) m}}$

A linearly elastic beam of length $2 l$ with flexural rigidity $E I$ has negligible mass. A massless spring with a spring constant $k$ and a rigid block of...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 3
For positive integers $p$ and $q$, with $\frac{p}{q} \neq 1,\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)^{\frac{p}{q}}=p^{\left(\frac{p}{q}-1\right)}$. Then, $q^{p}=p^{q}$ $q^{p}=p^{2 q}$ $\sqrt{q}=\sqrt{p}$ $\sqrt[p]{q}=\sqrt[q]{p}$

For positive integers $p$ and $q$, with $\frac{p}{q} \neq 1,\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)^{\frac{p}{q}}=p^{\left(\frac{p}{q}-1\right)}$. Then,$q^{p}=p^{q}$$q^{p}=p^{2 q}$$\sqr...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | Question: 3
The probability that a student passes only in Mathematics is $\frac{1}{3}$. The probability that the student passes only in English is $\frac{4}{9}$. The probability that the student passes in both of these subjects is $\frac{1}{6}$. The probability that the ... one of these two subjects is $\frac{17}{18}$ $\frac{11}{18}$ $\frac{14}{18}$ $\frac{1}{18}$

The probability that a student passes only in Mathematics is $\frac{1}{3}$. The probability that the student passes only in English is $\frac{4}{9}$. Th...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 13
Which one of the following saturated fine-grained soils can attain a negative Skempton's pore pressure coefficient $\text{(A)}$? Quick clays Normally-consolidated clays Lightly-consolidated clays Over-consolidated clays

Which one of the following saturated fine-grained soils can attain a negative Skempton's pore pressure coefficient $\text{(A)}$?Quick claysNormally-consolidated claysLigh...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 49
A rectangular channel is $4.0 \mathrm{~m}$ wide and carries a discharge of $2.0 \mathrm{~m}^{3} / \mathrm{s}$ with a depth of $0.4 \mathrm{~m}$. The channel transitions to a maximum width contraction at a downstream location, without influencing the ... . The width (in meters) at the maximum contraction is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ (rounded off to $2$ decimal places).

A rectangular channel is $4.0 \mathrm{~m}$ wide and carries a discharge of $2.0 \mathrm{~m}^{3} / \mathrm{s}$ with a depth of $0.4 \mathrm{~m}$. The channel transitions t...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 1
A partial differential equation \[ \frac{\partial^{2} T}{\partial x^{2}}+\frac{\partial^{2} T}{\partial y^{2}}=0 \] is defined for the two-dimensional field $T: T(x, y)$ ... edge is maintained at $T=100$. The value of $T$ at the center of the domain is $50.0$ $62.5$ $75.0$ $87.5$

A partial differential equation\[\frac{\partial^{2} T}{\partial x^{2}}+\frac{\partial^{2} T}{\partial y^{2}}=0\]is defined for the two-dimensional field $T: T...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 10
A simply supported, uniformly loaded, two-way slab panel is torsionally unrestrained. The effective span lengths along the short span $\text{(x)}$ and long span $\text{(y)}$ directions of the panel are $l_{\mathrm{x}}$ and $l_{\mathrm{y}}$, respectively. The design ... $\left(l_{\mathrm{y}} / l_{\mathrm{x}}\right)^{2}$

A simply supported, uniformly loaded, two-way slab panel is torsionally unrestrained. The effective span lengths along the short span $\text{(x)}$ and long span $\text{(y...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
In the given text, the blanks are numbered $\text{(i)-(iv)}$. Select the best match for all the blanks. From the ancient Athenian arena to the modern Olympic stadiums, athletics (i) the potential for a spectacle. The crowd (ii) with bated breath as the ... $\text{(i)}$ holds $\text{(ii)}$ waits $\text{(iii)}$ culminate $\text{(iv)}$ pivots

In the given text, the blanks are numbered $\text{(i)-(iv)}$. Select the best match for all the blanks.From the ancient Athenian arena to the modern Olympi...

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GATE Civil 2024 Set 2 | Question: 8
For a thin-walled section shown in the figure, points $\text{P, Q}$, and $\text{R}$ are located on the major bending axis $\mathrm{X}-\mathrm{X}$ of the section. Point $\mathrm{Q}$ is located on the web whereas point $\text{S}$ is ... flange of the section. Qualitatively, the shear center of the section lies at $\text{P}$ $\text{Q}$ $\text{R}$ $\text{S}$

For a thin-walled section shown in the figure, points $\text{P, Q}$, and $\text{R}$ are located on the major bending axis $\mathrm{X}-\mathrm{X}$ of the se...

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