GATE ME 2003 | Deflection of Beams Question 21 | Strength of Materials

GATE ME 2003

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.6

A simply supported laterally loaded beam was found to deflect more than a specified value. Which of the following measures will reduce the deflection?

Increase the area moment of inertia

Increase the span of the beam

Select a different material having lesser modulus of elasticity

Magnitude of the load to be increased

GATE ME Subjects

Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Mechanics Static and Dynamics

Strength of Materials

Springs Pure Bending Stresses In Beams Simple Stress and Strain Complex Stresses Moment of Inertia Deflection of Beams Shear Force and Bending Moment Torsion Thin Cylinders Columns and Struts Strain Energy Method

Theory of Machines

Vibrations Gears and Gear Trains Flywheel Analysis of Plane Mechanisms

Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra Vector Calculus Probability and Statistics Differential Equations Transform Theory Calculus Complex Variable Numerical Methods

Machine Design

Bolted Riveted and Welded Joints Design For Static Loading Design of Brakes and Clutches Design of Spur Gears Design of Bearings Fatigue Strength

Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Properties Boundary Layer Turbulent Flow Fluid Dynamics Laminar Flow Fluid Kinematics Fluid Statics

Turbo Machinery

Heat Transfer

Conduction Fin Design and Transient Heat Conduction Convection Radiation Heat Exchangers

Thermodynamics

Calculation of Work and Heat Entropy and Irreversibility Properties of Pure Substances Basic Concepts and Zeroth Law First Law of Thermodynamics Rankine Cycle Availability Second Law of Thermodynamics

Production Engineering

Metrology and Inspection Sheet Metal Forming Processes Welding Process Metal Forming Metal Cutting Advance Machine Tools Machining Casting

Industrial Engineering

Queuing Production Planning and Control Line Balancing Forecasting Linear Programming Assignment Pert and Cpm Inventory Control Transportation Scheduling

General Aptitude

Numerical Ability Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability