1) Explain the benefit of the method of sections over the method of joints?
2) Specify the value of Bending Moment at Point of the Contra flexture?
3) Discuss the shear modulus and young’s modulus and write down the relationship between all the 3 elastic modulii.
4) Explain the expression for maximum shear stress when the plane is subjected to the direct stresses within the two mutually perpendicular directions?
5) Explain the strength of a shaft and stiffness of a shaft.
6) What is meant by the slenderness ratio?
7) Explain the Newton’s law of viscosity.
8) Explain the use of venturimeter?
9) Write the differences between the double acting and single acting reciprocating pump.
10) Explain what is known as the specific speed of a turbine?