December 2019

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In: Material Strength

What is Deflection of a beam? When a beam or other structural member is loaded in such a way that, it is subjected to a bending moment, then due to bending stress, part of memberRead More →

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In: Laws of Forces

How to find Centre of Mass of Solid Hemisphere? A solid hemispherical body may be considered to be constructed of numerous tiny particles. These tiny particles have their own masses. Hence, the total mass ofRead More →

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In: Laws of Forces

What is called Centre of Mass? The whole mass of a body may be assumed to be concentrated at a fixed point. This fixed point at which the whole mass is assumed to be concentrated,Read More →

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In: Machine Fundamentals

What is a Screw Jack? Machines are mechanical devices which are used to change the direction or magnitude of an applied force or work. A screw jack consists of two simple machines in series –Read More →

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In: Material Strength

What is called “Moment of Resistance”? When a beam is loaded with a load causing bending moment, it bends into the form of a circular arc. To resists bending and deformation, internal resistance sets upRead More →

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In: Machine Fundamentals

What is called a Lever? A lever is a simple machine which is a rigid bar or a cylindrical rod capable to rotate about a fixed point called fulcrum point. Class of lever are basedRead More →