Objective Question Bank
1. The maximum shear stress in spring wire is induced at
(a) inner surface of coil
(b) outer surface of coil
(c) central surface of coil
(d) end coils
2. The function of spring is
(a) to absorb shock
(b) to generate energy
(c) to measure force
(d) to measure vibration
3. Stress concentration in static loading is more serious in
(a) ductile material
(b) brittle material
(c) equally serious in both material
(d) depends on other factor
4. The causes of stress concentration is
(a) variation in material properties
(b) variation in cross-sectional area
(c) variation of factor of safety
(d) all above
5. In case of repeated load which of the following is correct?
(a) σmin= 0
(b) σm= 0
(c) σmax= 0
(d) σa= 0
6. The type of spring used in door hinges is
(a) helical extension spring
(b) multi leaf spring
(c) spiral spring
(d) helical torsion spring
7. In lever terminology, ‘mechanical advantage’ is the ratio of
(a)load to effort
(b) effort to load
(c) load arm to effort arm
(d) effort arm to load arm
8. A cotter joint is used to transmit
(a)axial tensile force only
(b)axial tensile or compressive force
(c)axial compressive force only
(d)combined bending and torsional moment
9. A key made from a cylindrical disc having segmental cross-section, is known as
(a). Feather key
(b). Gib head key
(c). Woodruff key
(d). Flat saddle key
10. The standard width for square or flat key in terms of shaft diameter (d) is,
(a) d
(b) d/2
(c) d/4
(d) d/8
11.A muff coupling is
(a) rigid coupling
(b) flexible coupling
(c) shock absorbing coupling
(d) none of the above
12. If the bolts are subjected to an eccentric load with the bolt axes perpendicular to the plane of line of
application of load, every bolt will be subjected to __
a. primary & secondary shear forces
b) primary shear force & tensile force
c) primary shear force & compressive force
d) tensile force & secondary shear force
13. The optimum velocity for Dunlop flat belts is approximately _____.
a) 5 m/s
b) 18 m/s
c) 50 m/s
d) 30 m/s
14. Guest’s theory is used for
a) Brittle materials
b) Ductile materials
c) Elastic materials
d) Plastic materials
Descriptive Question Bank
a) Write and explain applications of Lever in engineering practice.
b) Explain design procedure of Socket and Spigot cotter joint with necessary sketches.
c) Explain Following terms
i. Endurance Limit
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iii. Fatigue Failure
d) A rotating bar made of steel 45 C 8 having Sut = 630 Mpa is subjected to a completely reversed bending
stress. The corrected endurance limit of bar is 315 Mpa. Calculate the fatigue strength of the bar for a life of
90000 cycles. Draw S-N diagram.
e) Differentiate between Flat Belt and V-Belt Drive
f) It is required to select a flat belt drive for a compressor running at 720 rpm driven by a 25 kW, 1440 rpm motor.
The space is available for a centre distance of 3 m. The belt is open type. Assume a belt velocity of 18 m/s. The
reference belt velocity may be taken as 5.08 m/s. Refer the data provided for flat belts.
g) What are the design considerations for casting.
h) Design a Muff Coupling which is used to connect two steel shaft transmitting 40 Kw at 350 rpm. The material
for the shaft and key is plain carbon steel for which allowable shear and crushing stresses may be taken as 40 Mpa
and 80 Mpa respectively. The material for the muff is cast iron for which the allowable shear stress may be
assumed as 15 Mpa.
i) Explain different types of spring and their applications with neat sketches
j) Design a helical spring for a spring loaded ramsbottom safety valve for the following conditions
Dia. of valve seat = 100 mm
Operating pressure = 1 N/ mm2
Max. pressure when the valve blows off freely = 1.075 N/ mm2
Max. lift the valve when the pressure rises from 1 to 1.075 N /mm2 = 6 mm
Max. allowable stress = 400 N/mm2
Modulus of rigidity = 84 KN/mm2
Spring index = 5.5
k) Compare welded and bolted joint.
l) A bracket carrying load of 15 KN is to welded as shown in figure. Find the size of weld required if the
allowable shear stress is not be exceed 80 Mpa.
Data for selection of Flat Belts
1) Preferred diameters (in mm) of cast iron and mild steel pulleys are as below:
100, 112, 125, 140, 160, 180, 200, 224, 250, 280, 315, 355, 400, 450, 500, 560, 630, 710, 800, 900,
1100.
2) Table for Load Correction Factor (Fa)
3. Table for Arc of Contact Factor (Fa):
4. Power transmitting capacities of belts:
HI-SPEED: 0.0118 kW per mm width per ply
FORT: 0.0147 kW per mm width per ply
5. Table for standard widths of belts (in mm):