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GATE 2026 AR — Planning – Question 36

Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Suspension structures · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which combinations correctly label the suspension-bridge components shown?

Diagram for GATE 2026 AR — Planning question 36
  1. Q stay cable; R pylon; T sag
  2. P anchorage; S pylon; T primary suspended cable
  3. Q stay cable; R stiffening deck; S pylon
  4. P stiffening deck; R pylon; T primary suspended cable

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Correct answer: (B) P anchorage; S pylon; T primary suspended cable; (C) Q stay cable; R stiffening deck; S pylon

Explanation

The drawing identifies P as anchorage, Q as the inclined stay, R as the stiffening deck, S as a pylon and T as the main suspended cable. Therefore every label in B and C is consistent. A and D incorrectly call R a pylon, and A also calls T sag rather than the cable.

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