GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Allowable average shear stress in an un-stiffened web for beams made of steel of grade 250 N/mm2 is :

A 250 N/mm2

B 165 N/mm2

C 150 N/mm2

D 100 N/mm2

ANS:D - 100 N/mm2

Av shear stress = 0.4fy.