Description : Are there roofs that can better withstand hurricane-force winds?
Last Answer : The roofing that best withstands high wind and rain would have to be metal roofing. Roofing tiles often blow off in high winds or break off when debris is blown around in a storm. Its very important to have your roof checked for damages and replace broken tiles.
Description : Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings? (A) The direction of the prevailing winds in the area (B) The exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun (C) The extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : roof leaking repair or replacement ?
Last Answer : are there govenment grants for leaky roof replacement
Description : Roof replacement price per square foot?
Last Answer : Depending on what year replacement roof you are looking for, the lowest being 20 year replacement is going for around $1.53 per square foot. This price includes the removal of the old roof as well.
Description : What is the average roof replacement cost?
Last Answer : The cost of the replacement of a roof depends on many factors. Some of these factors are size, pitch, and what type of shingles you would like to be installed.
Description : Which of the following precautions should be taken when troubleshooting various power circuits using a common solenoid-type mechanical voltage tester (wiggins)? A. Never use this tester on circuits greater ... voltage expected in the circuit in order to prevent damage from an off-scale reading.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : (4) Liquid Hydrogen + Liquid Oxygen Explanation: LOX and liquid hydrogen, used in the Space Shuttle orbiter, the Centaur upper stage of the Atlas V, Saturn V upper stages, the ... to withstand high combustion pressures and temperatures and they can be regeneratively cooled by the liquid propellant.
Last Answer : The BOD values of water indicate the (1) amount of organic debris (2) amount of oxygen used for biochemical oxidation (3) amount of oxygen used for biochemical reduction (4) amount of ozone used for biochemical oxidation
Description : Which of the following metals is used in Space Crafts to withstand high temperatures? (1) Fe (2) Ti (3) Ni (4) Pb
Last Answer : (2) Ti Explanation: Titanium alloy, which has high corrosion resistance, high specific strength, and good heat resistance, is used for different spacecraft parts including outer fuel tank sheathing and wings. It is extremely strong at high temperatures.
Description : Dielectric strength of a material is (A) Its energy storage capacity (B) A magnetic property (C) Its capacity to resist the flow of current (D) Its capacity to withstand high voltage
Last Answer : (D) Its capacity to withstand high voltage
Description : Compared with Babbitt, bronze (A) Is cheaper (B) Has high strength (C) Can withstand high pressure (D) Has all three characteristics
Last Answer : (D) Has all three characteristics
Description : Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Sporopollenin can be degraded by enzymes. (b) Sporopollenin is made up of inorganic materials. (c) Sporopollenin can withstand high temperatures ... strong acids and alkalis. (d) Sporopollenin can withstand high temperatures but not strong acids.
Last Answer : (c) Sporopollenin can withstand high temperatures as well as strong acids and alkalis
Description : Prokaryotes that can withstand very high salt concentrations are called ___ a. Capnophiles b. Barophiles c. Halophiles d. Microaerophiles
Last Answer : c. Halophiles
Description : Barophiles are prokaryotes that withstand high _____. a. Oxygen concentrations. b. Nitrogen gas concentrations. c. Hydrostatic pressures. d. Salt concentrations.
Last Answer : c. Hydrostatic pressures.
Description : Which of the following metals is used in Space Crafts to withstand high temperatures ? (1) Fe (2) Ti (3) Ni (4) Pb
Last Answer : Ti
Description : What is the best type of metal roofing material that will withstand rainstorms?
Last Answer : Pretty much any type of metal roofing material will withstand rainstorms. Metal roofs made of aluminum will probably be the best though. Most don't even create sound when rain hits.
Description : State two applications of : (i) PVC paper (ii) Porcelain with type of class based on withstand temperature is insulating material.
Last Answer : (i) Application of PVC paper : 1. It is used in slot lining or motor winding insulation purpose 2. For Insulation of Transformer winding (ii) Application of Porcelain : 1. Mainly used for manufacturing ... on withstand temperature : * H' & C' Class of insulation i e. 180° and above 180°C
Description : Would an Egyptian pyramid in original condition withstand a 5 megaton nuclear attack from 1km?
Last Answer : No.
Description : How long could you withstand living without hot water?
Last Answer : answer:I didn’t have hot water for 7 months when in Belize. Wasn’t really a problem. To be fair, I had hot water in the shower but it was a suicide shower , after being electrocuted twice in the shower, I turned that fuckin thing off.
Description : Why was the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant built to withstand an earthquake of 8.2 magnitude and 5.7 meters (19 ft) tsunamis?
Last Answer : answer:I don't disagree that Tepco's actions were reckless. It's too early to start thinking about what the lawsuits might be. Radiation monitors in suburban Chicago, where I live, picked up elevated levels ... everybody went oops! I'm not worried about the lawsuits. I'm worried about the oops!
Description : What upholstered furniture can withstand guaranteed cat pee?
Last Answer : Vinyl leather maybe.
Description : Have they ever created a container that could contain a vacuum and withstand the pressure differences and be like a balloon and float?
Last Answer : Yes, it’s easy enough to make a vacuum container, but no, it will not float, it will be heavier than air. To make it float, you need to fill it with something lighter than air (helium, hydrogen, hot air) to compensate for the weight of the container.
Description : What can be used outside to prevent my dog from chewing up the outside of her food and water bowls? Is it safe to mix hot sauce with a waterproof paint? I need the hot sauce to withstand rain and wind?
Last Answer : Why not choose to NOT torture or cause pain to your beloved(?) pet and just buy metal bowls?!? Why was your first solution to hurt your dog?
Description : Can romaine lettuce withstand a light frost?
Last Answer : no that will freeze, cover them with boxes and plastic covers put bricks or rocks on the plastic to hold the heat.
Description : can a braided hibiscus tree withstand winter in the garden?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Which tree can withstand flood waters ?
Last Answer : Dholkalmi tree prevents flood waters.
Description : How well do buildings withstand an earthquake at home?
Last Answer : What can happen at home is the strength that buildings can withstand!
Description : How long can the radiator be without power to not melt? We will have electricity installed and there will be no electricity for at least 6 hours, but there is quite a lot of meat in the freezer. :(
Last Answer : You need about one night.
Description : Fat has more weight but has more area. What do you think?
Last Answer : Thick ... The soft surface of his body is easier and better shaped into an aerodynamic shape and therefore has a lower aerodynamic resistance even with a larger area ...: D
Description : I have a gas connection at the cottage behind the cottage. Can a gas bomb stand outside in the cold? Or should I remake it by winter?
Last Answer : Every winter I leave the PB bomb outside in the shelter and she never minded it. So probably YES (hi)
Description : What's a good patio umbrella that can withstand wind?
Last Answer : Well patio umbrellas can all withstand wind, but you will have to watch for your patio table too. They play a key part in holding up your patio umbrella.
Description : How well does a wicker dining set withstand harsh weather outdoors?
Last Answer : Wicker dining sets are outstanding for the outside deck or patio. they last a long time and are very durable even in some of the harshest weathers. I would trust wicker furniture even in a snow, hail, or rain storm.
Description : can wood patio furniture be withstand the cold weather?
Last Answer : As long as you buy pretreated wooden patio furniture it should be fine. Most of the patio furniture is built to withstand the elements. You should be able to find this information online if the ... You may feel better anyway if you buy patio furniture covers to give it a little extra protection.
Description : Can outdoor furniture chairs withstand rain?
Last Answer : If treated with weather sealer, wood furniture can withstand rain. Plastic chair are, of course, weatherproof.
Description : The atmosphere exerts enormous pressure on us. But we do not feel it because (a) we are used to it (b) our bones are very strong and can withstand this pressure (c) the surface area of our head is very small (d) our blood exerts a pressure slightly more than that of the atmosphere
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : The wall of a dam is broader at the base (1) because streamlining is required (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth (3) to withstand pressure that increases in a horizontal plane (4) to withstand pressure that is increased with atmospheric pressure
Last Answer : (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth Explanation: Darns are built broader at the base for two reasons. The first is because it needs to be stable enough to support the dam, and two, ... the structure the lower levels of water are at higher pressure than the upper levels of the water.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? Vulcanisation of rubber makes it - (1) soft and flexible (2) strong and hard (3) chemical resistant (4) withstand higher temperatures
Last Answer : (1) soft and flexible Explanation: In order to give more strength and more elasticity, natural rubber is heated with sulphur or sulphur compounds at 150°C temperature. Vulcanized rubber has good ... of vulcanized rubber is enhanced up to 100°C. It has good resistance to organic solvents.
Description : Periodic testing of circuit breakers is necessary to assure that a correctly rated and properly installed unit _________________. A. can trip faster as it increases in age B. will continue to provide ... not exceed its interrupting capacity D. be able to withstand at least 125% of applied voltage
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Ability of a material to __________ is indicated by its damping capacity. (A) Withstand compression (B) Absorb vibration (C) Absorb shock (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Absorb vibration
Description : 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
Last Answer : (d) completely reversed load
Description : Define the followings. Insulation level, Rated short circuit breaking current, Making current, Short time rating, Impulse withstand voltage, Power frequency withstand voltage .
Last Answer : Insulation level - it is the combination of rated voltage, the corresponding impulse withstand voltage, which together characterize the insulation of the equipment as regards its ability to withstand ... wave of power frequency (50 Hz) which the insulation of equipment should withstand.
Description : An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is (a) cuticle (b) sporopollenin (c) lignin (d) cellulose.
Last Answer : (b) sporopollenin
Description : The maximum pressure which the pipe can withstand without any leakage during hydrostatic pressure test, is called (A) Working pressure (B) Design pressure (C) Test pressure (D) Hydrostatic pressure
Last Answer : (C) Test pressure
Description : P.V.C. pipes can withstand pressure bead of water upto (A) 25 m (B) 50 m (C) 75 m (D) 100 m
Last Answer : (D) 100 m
Description : The maximum stress below which a material can withstand an infinite number of cycle of stress, is termed as the (A) Fatigue strength (B) Creep strength (C) Resilience (D) Endurance limit
Last Answer : D) Endurance limit
Description : The highest stress that a material can withstand for a specified length of time without excessive deformation is called the __________ strength. (A) Creep (B) Endurance (C) Fatigue (D) None of these
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The maritime structures should be designed to withstand wave motion of air (B) The wind vortex results in conical depression in the air surface (C) A tube of air rotating at hundreds of kilometres per hour forms a tornado (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : What Properties Are Needed To Be Considered For Application Calling For Following Requirements? I) Rigidity. Ii) Strength Of No Plastic Deformation Under Static Load. Iii) Strength To Withstand Overload Without Fracture.
Last Answer : i) Reliability – elastic modulus and yield strength. ii) Strength (for no plastic deformation under static loading) – yield point. iii) Strength (overload) – Toughness and impact resistance. iv) Wear resistance – Hardness. v) Reliability and safety – Endurance limit and yield.
Description : The lintels are preferred to arches because (A) Arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc. (B) Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust (C) Arches are difficult in construction (D) All of the above
Description : 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
Last Answer : Option D