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The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
A Dead loads
B Live loads
C Wind loads
D All of these
The most economical section of a rectangular channel is one which has hydraulic mean depth or hydraulic radius equal to
A Half the depth
B Half the breadth
C Twice the depth
D Twice the breadth
The hydraulic mean depth or the hydraulic radius is the ratio of
A Area of flow and wetted perimeter
B Wetted perimeter and diameter of pipe
C Velocity of flow and area of flow
D None of these
For a cylinderical internally pressurised vessel, which of the following closure types would withstand highest pressure, if each closure is of the same material and thickness?
A Hemispherical
B Ellipsoidal (2 : 1)
C Conical
D Flat plate
Capacity of a refractory brick to withstand-sudden changes in temperature is denoted by the property called
A Spalling resistance
B Refractoriness
C Refractoriness under load (RUL)
D None of these
Which of the following metals is used in Space Crafts to withstand high temperatures ?
A Fe
B Ti
C Ni
D Pb
In order to withstand resistance to wear, the best profile of gear is
A $$14{\frac{1}{2}^ \circ }$$ full depth involute tooth
B 20° full depth involute tooth
C 20° involute stub tooth
D $$14{\frac{1}{2}^ \circ }$$ stub tooth
The endurance or fatigue limit is defined as the maximum value of the stress which a polished standard specimen can withstand without failure, for infinite number of cycles, when subjected to
A Static load
B Dynamic load
C Static as well as dynamic load
D Completely reversed load
Endurance limit or fatigue limit is the maximum stress that a member can withstand for an infinite number of load applications without failure when subjected to
A Dynamic loading
B Static loading
C Combined static and dynamic loading
D Completely reversed loading
Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest temperature safely?
A Cellulose
B Asbestos
C Mica
D Glass fibre

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