Continuous beams are
A.Stronger and much stiffer than simple beams
B.Weaker and less stiffer than simple beams
C.Subjected to excessive shear strain
D.Withstanding double the maximum bending moment on simple beams
E.None of the above
Category: Mechanical Engineering Mcqs
The loss of strength in compression due to overloading is known as _________________?
A.Creep
B.Bauschinger effect
C.Relaxation
D.Resilience
E.Hysteresis
The deflection of a beam may be reduced by ____________?
A.decreasing the depth of beam
B.increasing the span
C.providing greater end restrains
D.any of the above methods
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If a centrifugal pump is noisy in operation, the cause may be________________?
A.Priming faulty
B.Suction head too high
C.Air in water
D.Discharge head too high
E.Mechanical defect
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Isochronism in a governor is desirable when_____________?
A.The engine operatres at low speeds
B.The engine operates at high speeds
C.The engine operates at variable speeds
D.One speed is desired to be kept for all loads
E.One speed is desired under one load
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Two units are homologous when they are geometrically similar and have _______________?
A.Similar stream lines
B.Same Reynolds number
C.Same efficiency
D.Same Froud’s number
E.None of these answers
The slope of constant pressure line on temperature entropy diagram is given by________________?
A.S/T
B.T/S
C.Cp/T
D.T/Cp
E.90?
Which of the following is not the characteristics of human wants ?
A.Some wants are complementary
B.Wants differ intensity
C.Wants are limited in number
D.Wants are satisfied for the time being and are, therefore recurrent
Darrieus type windmill______________?
A.requires less surface area as compared to Savonius type windmill
B.has two or three blades shaped like aerofoils
C.runs independently of the direction of the wind
D.all of the above
