Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 37)
37.
A composite shaft consisting of two stepped portions having spring constants k1 and k2 is held between two rigid supports at the ends. Its equivalent spring constant is
k1+k2
Discussion:
29 comments Page 1 of 3.
Parth said:
5 years ago
Here it is composite shaft so answer is k1+k3.
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Suresh Kumar said:
9 years ago
These springs are having series connection so the answer must be k1k2/k1+k2.
(1)
Bhurmal bamne said:
10 years ago
They are parallel connections.
Shiva Shukla said:
4 years ago
Option D is correct.
Composite shaft means Parallel working.
Composite shaft means Parallel working.
Shivaprasad said:
7 years ago
The Correct answer is D. Because it acts as a parallel shaft.
Sambhu jana said:
9 years ago
I think it is k1k2/(k1+k2).
Chandra prakash said:
9 years ago
For series = k1k2/k1+k2.
For parallel = k1 + k2.
But the case is not mentioned in question.
For parallel = k1 + k2.
But the case is not mentioned in question.
Gaurav1995 said:
9 years ago
It is the case of parallel connection. So k1+k2.
Tiru said:
9 years ago
It is K1 + k2.
Md Ali said:
9 years ago
It means is a parallel case.
Ans is k1+k2.
Ans is k1+k2.
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