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351.

The following type of mechanism is not possible in any framed structure as an independent mechanism

A. Joint mechanism
B. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
C. Cable mechanism
D. Beam mechanism
E. Panel (sway) mechanism
Answer» B. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
352.

Spring driven watches and clocks utilise

A. Hypocycloid gears
B. Epicycloid gears
C. Involute gears
D. Cycloid gears
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
353.

The shape or form factor is introduced in the design of compression members to represent the effect of

A. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
B. vertical buckling
C. local buckling
D. diagonal buckling
E. post buckling
Answer» D. diagonal buckling
354.

The notch angle of Izod impact test specimen is

A. 20?
B. 22
C. 45?
D. 30?
E. 10?
Answer» D. 30?
355.

In an inverted tooth chain the included angle between the outer faces of the teeth?

A. 40 to 55
B. 35 to 45
C. 60 to 75
D. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
E. 75 to 85
Answer» D. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
356.

Scraping of lathe bed helps in

A. lubrication
B. increasing friction
C. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
D. reducing friction
E. firm grip between parts
Answer» B. increasing friction
357.

In case of worm and worm wheel drives, the axes of the two are

A. parallel and intersecting
B. non-parallel and intersecting
C. parallel and non-intersecting
D. non-parallel and non-intersecting
E. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
Answer» E. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
358.

A warm gear is generally made of

A. Mild steel
B. Forged steel
C. Cast iron
D. Aluminium
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Aluminium
359.

A close coiled helical spring is compressed. Its wire is subjected to

A. Torque
B. Shear
C. Tension
D. Biaxial
E. Compression
Answer» D. Biaxial
360.

The ratio of lateral strain to linear strain is

A. Cast steel
B. Stress ratio
C. Factor of safety
D. Poisson ratio
E. Strain ratio
Answer» E. Strain ratio
361.

A solid shaft and a hollow shaft are to be of equal strength in torsion. The hollow shaft is to be 10% larger in diameter than the solid shaft. The ratio of the weight of the hollow shaft will be (both shafts being made of same material)

A. 1.2
B. 0.47
C. 2
D. 0.6
E. 1
Answer» D. 0.6
362.

If two gears having 24 and 96 teeth mesh each other, they must have been cut

A. On same setting in a machine
B. With same cutter
C. With cutters of same moduic
D. With the one cutter
E. With cutter of same diameter as that of gear
Answer» D. With the one cutter
363.

In case of quadruple riveted butt joints the joint efficiency is usually assumed in the range

A. 40-50%
B. 50-60%
C. 85-95%
D. 75-85%
E. 60-75%
Answer» D. 75-85%
364.

The ratio of the plastic moment capacity to the yield moment capacity of a rolled steel beam section is about

A. 1.85
B. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
C. 1.15
D. 1.55
E. 1
Answer» D. 1.55
365.

Cycloidal profile gears are used in

A. Machine tools
B. Automobiles
C. Toys
D. Watches and clocks
E. Aircraft
Answer» E. Aircraft
366.

In above problem the cone pitch angle of the pinion will be

A. sin-1 2.0
B. cos-1 0.5
C. tan-1 0.5
D. sin-1 0.5
E. tan-1 2.0
Answer» E. tan-1 2.0
367.

The main difference between rigid and flexible coupling for shafts transmitting power is

A. the number of coupling bolts are more in flexible coupling than in rigid coupling
B. a flexible element is inserted around coupling bolts in one of the flanges
C. There is a protective flange over bolts in the case of flexible coupling
D. none of the above
E. Cast steel
Answer» C. There is a protective flange over bolts in the case of flexible coupling
368.

The shape factor of an isosceles triangle for bending about the axis parallel to the base is

A. 2.74
B. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
C. 2.34
D. 1.44
E. 1.74
Answer» D. 1.44
369.

Teflon is used for bearings

A. When low coefficient of friction is desired
B. Heat dissipation is a problem
C. Space is the major consideration
D. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
E. When bearings operate at very high rpm
Answer» B. Heat dissipation is a problem
370.

Which of the following gears are free from axial thrust?

A. Worm gears
B. Spiral gears
C. Helical gears
D. Bevel gears
E. Herringbone gears
Answer» F.
371.

A pivoted segment type thrust bearing is used in order to provide

A. Uniform wear
B. A converging film of oil
C. Balanced lead
D. Uniform frictional forces
E. Uniform velocity
Answer» C. Balanced lead
372.

The pitch of threads on a lock-nut is

A. Fine
B. Very fine
C. Coarse
D. Same as that of nut
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
373.

Helical springs are not subjected to

A. Torsional shear stress
B. Transverse shear stress
C. Deflection
D. Hoop stress
E. Force
Answer» E. Force
374.

The uniform rate of descent is maintained by a brake on the drum which applies the necessary torque of 300 kg-m what additional brake torque is required to bring the system to rest in 0.50 second?

A. 6235 N-m
B. 1027 N-m
C. 2054 N-m
D. 1580 N-m
E. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
Answer» D. 1580 N-m
375.

Braking system on earth moving machinery is

A. Vacuum braking
B. Pneumatic braking
C. Hydraulic braking
D. Regenerative braking
E. Mechanical braking
Answer» D. Regenerative braking
376.

Total strain energy theory for the failure of a material at elastic limit is also known as

A. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
B. Von mises theory
C. Rankine's theory
D. Haig's theory
E. Gust's or Treasca's theory
Answer» C. Rankine's theory
377.

A solid shaft of 100 mm diameter transmits 100 HP at (450/?) r.p.m. The torque in kg-m on the shaft would be

A. 250
B. 375
C. 500
D. 990
E. 750
Answer» D. 990
378.

In case of a Saddle key

A. The key is welded to shaft
B. The key way is cut in shaft only
C. The key ways is cut in hub only
D. The key way is cut in both shaft and hub
E. The key is made of flexible material
Answer» D. The key way is cut in both shaft and hub
379.

The 'crowning' of flat pulleys is generally done

A. To rduce the belt friction
B. To prevent belt joint from damaging the belt surface
C. To prevent the belt from running off the pulley
D. In case of cross belt drives only
E. None of the above
Answer» D. In case of cross belt drives only
380.

The phenomenon of eloggation and contraction of the belt is known as

A. Plasticity
B. Creep
C. Fatigue
D. Elasticity
E. Slip
Answer» C. Fatigue
381.

In a butt welded joint, the size of weld is

A. 0.5 times the throat of weld
B. double the throat of weld
C. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
D. equal to the throat of weld
Answer» B. double the throat of weld
382.

A V-belt having B section is generally used when the power to be transmitted is in the range

A. 25-35 HP
B. 35-50 HP
C. 50-75 HP
D. 75-100 HP
E. 3-25 HP
Answer» F.
383.

The part of the tooth which lies between the pitch and dedendum circle is known as

A. Base
B. Face
C. Profile
D. Root
E. Flank
Answer» F.
384.

Induction motors are generally provided with

A. Mitchel's thrust bearings
B. Sleeve bearings
C. Ball or roller bearings
D. Magnetic bearings
E. Bush bearings
Answer» D. Magnetic bearings
385.

Aircraft body is

A. Welded structure
B. Riveted structure
C. Cast structure
D. Precast structure
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Cast structure
386.

For determination of allowable stress in axial compression, IS : 800-1962 has adopted

A. Euler's formula
B. Secant formula
C. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
D. Perry Robertson formula
E. Rankines formula
Answer» C. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
387.

Stone crusher rolls are generally made of

A. Mild steel
B. Grey iron
C. Cast iron
D. Cast steel
E. High carbon steel
Answer» F.
388.

In which of the following gears the lowest degree of accuracy can be expected

A. Machine tools
B. Aeroplane gears
C. Farm machinery
D. Automobile gears
E. Reduction gears for turbines
Answer» D. Automobile gears
389.

The clamping nut of the turn buckle has

A. Left hand threads
B. Right hand threads
C. Right hand threads on one side and left hand threads on the other side
D. Has no threads
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Has no threads
390.

Rankine theory is applied to

A. bruite materials
B. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
C. plastic materials
D. tough materials
E. ductile materials
Answer» B. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
391.

A square key is

A. Equally strong in shear and compression
B. Very weak in shear
C. Less strong in shear and more strong in compression
D. More strong in shear and less strong in compression
E. Very weak in compression
Answer» B. Very weak in shear
392.

In a compression test the fracture in cast iron specimen would occur along

A. An oblique plane
B. Along the axis of the load
C. At right angles to the specimen axis
D. Fracture will not occur in cast iron
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Along the axis of the load
393.

A triple threaded worm has a pitch diameter of 100 mm and an axial pitch of 22 mm. The lead angle will be

A. tan-1 0.21
B. tan-1 0.66
C. tan-1 0.22
D. tan-1 0.3
E. tan-1 0.36
Answer» B. tan-1 0.66
394.

A Babbit is

A. A gadget for measuring volume
B. A measure of magnetic induction produced in a material
C. A eutectic of iron and iron phosphide
D. None of these
E. Antimony bearing lead or tin alloy
Answer» F.
395.

Bolts in structures are often tightened upto or beyond the yield point because

A. frction is more beyond yield point thus providing a firm joint
B. temperature variations may loosen the joint
C. it improves endurance strength
D. all of the above
E. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
Answer» D. all of the above
396.

The chain used in motor cycles is generally

A. Ewast type
B. Silent type
C. Double roller type
D. Bush roller type
E. Pintle type
Answer» C. Double roller type
397.

If the allowable shear stress is 960 kg/sq. cm for the size h cm, the allowable force per cm of weld length would be

A. 670 h
B. 475 h
C. 315 h
D. 400 h
E. 950 h
Answer» B. 475 h
398.

Which of the following treatment is often recommended for parts operating under corrosive conditions?

A. strain-aging
B. tempering
C. normalising
D. all of the above
E. Increasing the diameter of threaded portion
Answer» C. normalising
399.

Splines are used when

A. Axial relative motion between shaft and hub is necessary
B. The torque is high
C. The power to be transmitted is high
D. rpm are high
E. The power to be transmitted is low
Answer» B. The torque is high
400.

An eye bolt is generally provided on

A. Furnaces
B. Bench vices
C. Electric motors
D. Overhead cranes
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Overhead cranes