Question

Discuss the importance of similitude and its types in detail with
practical examples.

Answer 1

Similitude : Similitude is testing of model with similarities of prototype.

Importance :

it is important to test the model in similar conditions before the real applicaton

It gives proper idea of real functioning of prototype.

it reduces cost of project by explaining defects of the project before the real one manufactured.

it reduces risk of accident

it reduces risk of error

it gives proper plan for prototype.

examples

Model of ship

model of dam

model of building

Model must be estabilished with kinmeatic and dynamic similiarties of prototype.

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