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GATE Structural Analysis: Stiffness matrix method – Previous Year Questions

2 GATE previous year questions on Stiffness matrix method (Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering) with answers and explanations, from every paper.

  1. GATE 2024 CE (CE1) Q33 (1 mark, Numerical answer) – The plane frame shown in the figure has fixed support at joint A, hinge support at joint F, and roller support at joint I. In the figure, A to I…
  2. GATE 2026 CE (CE1) Q38 (2 marks, Multiple choice) – A plane truss consists of two linearly elastic, homogeneous, identical members, namely PQ and QR. Both members have length (L), cross-sectional area…