GATE CE 2026 Set 1 — Question 14

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Black dot shown in the figure qualitatively represents the shear centre of the angle section. The option which represents the position of the shear centre is:

Correct answer (D) [figure] Solution The shear center of a thin-walled section consisting of two intersecting rectangles (like an angle section) is located at the point of intersection of the centerlines of the two rectangles. This is because the shear flow in each leg passes through this intersection point, and thus the resultant shear force also passes through it, creating no torque. Option (D) correctly identifies this point at the junction of the legs. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) [figure] Solution The shear center of a thin-walled section consisting of two intersecting rectangles (like an angle section) is located at the point of intersection of the centerlines of the two rectangles. This is because the shear flow in each leg passes through this intersection point, and thus the resultant shear force also passes through it, creating no torque. Option (D) correctly identifies this point at the junction of the legs.

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