Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

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1.

The flat ends of a boiler are prevented from bulging out and are strengthened by means of _________

A. connection of plates at right angles
B. gusset stays
C. welding
D. riveting
Answer» C. welding
2.

In butt joint when two straps are used the thickness varies between _______ to ________ (T is the thickness of plate to be connected).

A. T, 1.125T
B. 0.7T, 0.8T
C. 0.5T, T
D. .a) T, 1.125Tb) 0.7T, 0.8Tc) 0.5T, Td) T, 1.5T
Answer» C. 0.5T, T
3.

In butt joint when one strap is used the thickness varies between _______ to ________ (T is the thickness of plate to be connected).

A. T, 1.125T
B. 0.7T, 0.8T
C. 0.5T, T
D. .a) T, 1.125Tb) 0.7T, 0.8Tc) 0.5T, Td) T, 1.5T
Answer» B. 0.7T, 0.8T
4.

In zigzag lap joint formation when P is the pitch between the rivets, the distance between the rows of rivets should not be less than _____

A. 0.6P
B. 0.8P
C. P
D. 1.2P
Answer» B. 0.8P
5.

Width (L) of overlap of sheets is equal to ________ when d is the diameter of a rivet in case of single-riveted lap joint.

A. 2d
B. 3d
C. 4d
D. 5d
Answer» C. 4d
6.

What type of failure will occur when rivets are smaller than necessary?

A. Tearing of plate between the holes
B. Tearing of plate between the edges
C. Shearing of rivet
D. Crushing of plate
Answer» D. Crushing of plate
7.

Two steel rods connected by cotter joint are subjected to 50 kN load each. What is the minimum diameter required of the rods? (Given: Yielding Stress= 400N/mm² ; Factor of Safety=6)

A. 31mm
B. 35mm
C. 36mm
D. 40mm
Answer» B. 35mm
8.

Which of the following isn’t a main part of rivet?

A. Head
B. Shank
C. Point
D. Thread
Answer» E.
9.

IN_ZIGZAG_LAP_JOINT_FORMATION_WHEN_P_IS_THE_PITCH_BETWEEN_THE_RIVETS,_THE_DISTANCE_BETWEEN_THE_ROWS_OF_RIVETS_SHOULD_NOT_BE_LESS_THAN______?$

A. 0.6P
B. 0.8P
C. P
D. 1.2P
Answer» B. 0.8P
10.

RIVETING_IS_NOT_RECOMMENDED_FOR_ALUMINIUM_ALLOYS.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

In butt joint when two straps are used the thickness varies between _______ to ________ (T is the thickness of plate to be connected).$

A. T, 1.125T
B. 0.7T, 0.8T
C. 0.5T, T
D. T, 1.5T
Answer» C. 0.5T, T
12.

Quality checking of riveted joint is much expensive than that of welded joint.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

In_butt_joint_when_one_strap_is_used_the_thickness_varies_between_________to__________(T_is_the_thickness_of_plate_to_be_connected).$

A. T, 1.125T
B. 0.7T, 0.8T
C. 0.5T, T
D. T, 1.5T
Answer» B. 0.7T, 0.8T
14.

In_joining_steel_plate_and_asbestos,_welding_is_preferred_over_riveting.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

The_flat_ends_of_a_boiler_are_prevented_from_bulging_out_and_are_strengthened_by_means_of__________

A. connection of plates at right angles
B. gusset stays
C. welding
D. riveting
Answer» C. welding
16.

Width (L) of overlap of sheets is equal to ________ when d is the diameter of a rivet in case of single-riveted lap joint?

A. 2d
B. 3d
C. 4d
D. 5d
Answer» C. 4d
17.

Among punching and drilling, punching is safer?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
18.

A joint is said to be double-riveted, triple riveted etc. accordingly to the number of sheets used.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
19.

Among punching and drilling, which is cheaper?

A. Punching
B. Drilling
C. Equally expensive
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Drilling
20.

In a lap joint, if the plates are connected to each other when the joint is made with only one row of rivets then it is called double-riveted lap joint.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
21.

Two steel rods connected by cotter joint are subjected to 50 kN load each. What is the minimum diameter required of the rods? (Given: Yielding Stress= 400N/mm² ; Factor of Safety=6)$

A. 31mm
B. 35mm
C. 36mm
D. 40mm
Answer» B. 35mm
22.

Tearing of the plate between the edges of the plate and rivet-hole takes place when ____________

A. they are near to each other
B. the hole is too near the edge
C. diameter of rivet is too small
D. rivet and plate is of different metals
Answer» C. diameter of rivet is too small
23.

The amount by which the two rods to be joined are drawn together is called as?

A. Draw
B. Portray
C. Lead
D. Pitch
Answer» B. Portray
24.

Tearing of the plate between the holes is taken when ________________________

A. they are near to each other
B. the hole is too near the edge
C. diameter of rivet is too small
D. rivet and plate is of different metals
Answer» B. the hole is too near the edge
25.

In hot riveting the shank portion is subjected to compressive stress.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
26.

The thickness of the fullering tool is about the ___________ as that of the plates.

A. double
B. same
C. half
D. one third
Answer» C. half
27.

In hand riveting die is a part of hammer.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
28.

The necessary diameter (d) for thickness of plates (t) is ______

A. d = 6*‚àöt
B. d =4*‚àöt
C. d =6*‚àö2t
D. d =4*‚àö2t
Answer» B. d =4*‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö‚Ć‚àö‚àÇt
29.

A rivet is specified as a 20mm rivet. What does it mean?

A. None of the mentioned
B. Shank dia 20mm
C. Head dia 20mm
D. Both head and shank dia 20mm
Answer» C. Head dia 20mm
30.

Which of the following isn’t a main part of rivet?

A. Head
B. Shank
C. Point
D. Thread
Answer» E.