Description : The springs in brakes and clutches are used (a) To apply forces (b) To measure forces (c) To absorb shocks (d) To absorb strain energy
Last Answer : (a) To apply forces
Description : In spring balances, the spring is used (a) To apply forces (b) To absorb shocks (c) To store strain energy (d) To measure forces
Last Answer : (d) To measure forces
Description : The shear stress concentration factor (Ks) in mechanical springs is given as _____ a. (1 + 0.5 / C) b. 0.615 / C c. (1 + 0.615 / C) d. [(4C – 1) / (4C + 1)] + [0.615 / C]
Last Answer : a. (1 + 0.5 / C)
Description : A concentric spring consists of 2 sprigs of diameter 10mm and 4mm. The net force acting on the composite spring is 5000N. Find the force acting on each of the two springs. (a) 1232.2N and 3767.8N (b) 786.4N and 4213.6N (c) 689.7N and 4310.3N (d) 645.3N and 4354.7N
Last Answer : (c) 689.7N and 4310.3N
Description : When two Belleville springs are in parallel, half force is obtained for a given deflection. (a) Half force (b) Double force (c) Same force (d) Can’t be determined
Last Answer : (b) Double force
Description : A railway wagon moving with a speed of 1.5m/s is brought to rest by bumper consisting of two springs. Mass of wagon is 100kg. The springs are compressed by 125mm. Calculate the maximum force acting on each spring. a) 1200N b) 1500N c) 1800N d) 2000N
Last Answer : c) 1800N
Description : Springs are used, (A) To absorb shocks and vibrations (B) To store and release energy (C) To measure force (D) For any of the above functions
Last Answer : (D) For any of the above functions
Description : ------------ are called cantilever laminated springs (a) Semi-elliptical springs (b) quarter elliptical springs (c) both (a) and (b) (d) none (Ans: b)
Last Answer : (b) quarter elliptical springs
Description : The type of spring used to achieve greater load carrying capacity within given space is (a)spiral spring (b) springs in series (c)multi-leaf spring (d) concentric spring
Last Answer : (d) concentric spring
Description : In leaf springs the longest leaf is known as (a) Lower leaf (b) Master leaf (c) Upper leaf (d) None of these
Last Answer : (b) Master leaf
Description : Laminated springs are used in (a) Watches (b) Sofas (c) Motorcycles (d) None
Last Answer : (d) None
Description : The following is a type of leaf springs (a) three Quarter elliptic (b) semi elliptic (c) quarter elliptic (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : Coil springs absorb shocks by (a) bending (b) twisting (c) compression (d) tension
Last Answer : (c) compression
Description : Leaf springs absorb shocks by (a) bending (b) twisting (c) compression (d) tension
Last Answer : a) bending
Description : The laminated springs are given initial curvature (a) To have uniform strength (b) To make it more economical (c) So that plates may become flat, when subjected to design load (d) None of these
Last Answer : (c) So that plates may become
Description : eaf springs are designed on the basis of (a) Maximum bending stresses (b) Maximum deflection (c) Maximum bending as well as maximum deflection (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Maximum bending as well as maximum deflection
Description : Leaf springs use (a) All full length leaves (b) All leaves of different lengths (c) Few full length leaves with truncated leaves (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Few full length leaves with truncated leaves
Description : Leaf springs are used in (a) Scooters (b) Bikes (c) Trucks (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Trucks
Description : Springs with rectangular or square cross section used for a. higher stiffness b. larger volume c. larger length d. smaller length
Last Answer : b. larger volume
Description : Two concentric springs with stiffness equal to 100 N/mm and 80 N/mm respectively, when subjected to load of 900N will deflect by a. 9mm b. 11.25 mm c. 5mm d. 31.5 mm
Last Answer : c. 5mm
Description : Music wires are concerned with a. musical instruments b. tuning forks c. springs d. measuring instruments
Last Answer : c. springs
Description : Coil springs absorb shocks by (A) bending (B) twisting (C) compression (D) tension
Last Answer : (C) compression
Description : Wahl’s stress concentration factor is used in close coiled springs under axial load to account for (a) Shear effect (b) Bending effect (c) Compression effect (d) none
Last Answer : (b) Bending effect
Description : When two helical springs of equal lengths are arranged to form a cluster spring, then a. Shear stress in each spring will be equal b. Load taken by each spring will be half the total load c. Only A is correct d. Both A and B is correct
Last Answer : d. Both A and B is correct
Description : Which type of springs have only active coils? a. Helical compression springs b. Helical tension springs c. Both a. and b. d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Helical tension springs
Description : Solid length for helical compression springs having square and ground ends is given as _________. a. (n + 2)d b. (n + 3)d c. (n + 1)d d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. (n + 2)d
Description : Free length for helical compression springs having square ends is given as ________. a.pn + 2d b.pn + 3d c. 2(p + d) d.pn + 4d
Last Answer : b.pn + 3d
Description : Two close-coiled helical springs are equal in all respects except the number of turns. If the number of turns are in the ratio of 2:3, then the stiffness of the spring will be in the ratio of (a) 2:3 (b) 4:9 (c) 3:2 (d) 9:4
Last Answer : (c) 3:2
Description : A close –coiled helical spring is cut into two equal parts. The stiffness of the resulting springs will be (a) same (b) double (c) half (d) One-fourth
Last Answer : (b) double
Description : The close-coiled helical springs ‘A’ and ‘B’ are of same material, same coil diameter, same wire diameter and subjected to same load. If the number of turns of spring ‘A’ is half that of spring ‘B’, the ratio of deflection of spring ‘A’ to spring ‘B’ is (a)1/2 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 4
Last Answer : (a)1/2
Last Answer : (c) So that plates may become flat, when subjected to design load
Description : The spring used in mechanical toys is (a) Leaf spring (b) Spiral spring (c) Helical spring (d) All of these
Last Answer : (b) Spiral spring
Description : In a watch, the spring is used to store energy. The energy is released (a) To stop the watch (b) To run the watch (c) To change the time (d) All of these (
Last Answer : (b) To run the watch
Description : In a watch, the spring is used to store energy. The energy is released (a) To stop the watch (b) To run the watch (c) To change the time (d) All of these
Description : When two Belleville sprigs are arranged in series, half deflection is obtained for same force. (a) One fourth deflection (b) Double deflection (c) Four time deflection (d) None of the listed
Last Answer : (b) Double deflection
Description : A leaf spring consists of 3 extra full length leaves and 14 graduated length leaves. The maximum force that can act on the spring is 70kN and the distance between eyes of the spring is 1.2m. Width and thickness of the ... close the nip. (a) 4332.2N (b) 4674.1N (c) 4985.4N (d) Can't be determined
Last Answer : (b) 4674.1N
Description : A leaf spring consists of 3 extra full length leaves and 14 graduated length leaves. The maximum force that can act on the spring is 70kN and the distance between eyes of the spring is 1.2m. Width and thickness of the ... /mm², calculate the initial nip. (a) 26.8mm (b) 24.9mm (c) 22.5mm (d)23.1mm
Last Answer : b) 24.9mm
Description : The piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder exerts an operating force of 10kN. The allowable stress in the cylinder is 45N/mm². Calculate the thickness of the cylinder using Lame's equation. Diameter of the cylinder is 40mm and ... is 10MPa. a) 2.05mm b) 4.2mm c) 5.07mm d) None of the listed
Last Answer : c) 5.07mm
Description : When sinking is accounted in a continuous beam the shear force is a.modified b.same c.zero d.infinite
Last Answer : a.modified
Description : For a fixed beam with midpoint load point, reaction force at support is a.P b.P/2 c.P/3 d.P/4
Last Answer : b.P/2
Description : The expression EI d4y/dx4 at a section of a member represents a. Shearing force b. rate of loading c. bending moment d.slope.
Last Answer : b. rate of loading
Description : .The expression EI d3y/dx3 at a section of a member represents a.Shearing force b.rate of loading c.bending moment d.slope.
Last Answer : a.Shearing force
Description : The expression EI d2y/dx2 at a section of a member represents a. Shearing force b.rate of loading c.bending moment d.slope.
Last Answer : c.bending moment
Description : A beam is designed on the basis of a. Maximum bending moment b. Minimum shear force. c.Maximum bending moment as well as for maximum shear force d. None.
Last Answer : c.Maximum bending moment as well as for maximum shear force
Description : Deflection due to shear force as compared to bending moment will be a.equal b.less c.More d.None.
Last Answer : b.less
Description : The design of a beam is based on strength criteria, if the beam is sufficiently strong to resist ----------------. a.Shear force b.deflection c. both a and b. d. none of the above.
Last Answer : a.Shear force