Description : The key in the form of semi-circular disk of uniform thickness is called, (A) Sunk key (B) Feather key (C) Woodruff key (D) Kennedy key
Last Answer : (C) Woodruff key
Description : The key, which fits in the keyway of hub, only is called, (A) Saddle key (B) Feather key (C) Woodruff key (D) Kennedy key
Last Answer : (A) Saddle key
Description : Woodruff key permits _____ movement b/w shaft and the hub. a) Axial b) Radial c) Eccentric d) None of the listed
Last Answer : b) Radial
Description : Determine the length of kennedy key required to transmit 1200N-m and allowable shear in the key is 40N/mm2. The diameter of shaft and width of key can be taken as 40mm and 10mm respectively. a) 49mm b) 36mm c) 46mm d) 53mm
Last Answer : d) 53mm
Description : In case of sunk key, (A) The keyway is cut in the shaft only (B) The keyway is cut in the hub only (C) The keyway is cut in both the shaft and the hub (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (C) The keyway is cut in both the shaft and the hub
Description : The main advantage of sunk key is that it is a _____ drive. a) Positive b) Negative c) Neutral d) None of the listed
Last Answer : a) Positive
Description : Saddle key is more suitable than sunk key for heavy duty applications. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : A sunk key fits in the keyway of the _____ only. a) Hub b) Sleeve c) Both hub and sleeve d) Neither hub nor sleeve
Last Answer : a) Hub
Description : In sunk key no slips occurs A. True B. False
Last Answer : A. True
Description : Sunk key is a .............. drive. A. Positive B. Negative C. Neutral D. None
Last Answer : A. Positive
Description : Sunk key fits in the keyway of the .......... only. A. Sleeve B. Hub C. Both sleeve and hub D. neither sleeve and hub
Last Answer : B. Hub
Description : Feather key can be used to prevent axial motion between two elements. a) True b) False
Description : Kennedy key is used in (A) Light duty applications (B) Heavy duty applications (C) High speed applications (D) Precision equipments
Last Answer : (B) Heavy duty applications
Description : A muff coupling is connecting two shafts. The torque involved is 650N-m. The shaft diameter is 45mm with length and height of the key being 14mm and 80mm respectively. Find the compressive stress induced in the key. a) 70.1 N/mm2 b) 51.6N/mm2 c) 45.5N/mm2 d) None of the listed
Last Answer : b) 51.6N/mm2
Description : A muff coupling is connecting two shafts. The torque involved is 650N-m. The shaft diameter is 45mm with length and breadth of the key being 14mm and 80mm respectively. Find the shear stress induced in the key. a) 30.2N/mm2 b) 25.8N/mm2 c) 34.4N/mm2 d) None of the listed
Last Answer : b) 25.8N/mm2
Description : While designing a flange coupling, care is taken so that (A) Shaft is the weakest component (B) Bolts are the weakest component (C) Key is the weakest component (D) The flange is the weakest component
Last Answer : (C) Key is the weakest component
Description : The standard length for square or flat key in terms of shaft diameter (D) is, (A) d (B) 2d (C) 1.5d (D) 2.5d
Last Answer : (C) 1.5d
Description : The distribution of the forces along the length of key fitted in a shaft (A) Varies linearly (B) Is uniform throughout (C) Varies exponentially, being more near the torque-input end (D) Varies exponentially, being less near the torque-input end
Last Answer : (C) Varies exponentially, being more near the torque-input end
Description : Which of the following is used to control the speed variations of the engine caused by the fluctuations of the engine turning moment? 1. D-slide valve 2. Governor 3. Flywheel 4. Meyer’s expansion valve
Last Answer : 3. Flywheel
Description : Can the cotter joint be used to connect slide spindle and fork of valve mechanism? a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : . In gear boxes and small size motors, rolling contact bearings are used. a) True b) False
Description : Splines are commonly used in (A) Machine tool gear box (B) Automobile gear box (C) Hoist and crane gear box (D) Bicycle
Last Answer : (B) Automobile gear box
Description : In vehicle flywheel is place between 1. clutch and propeller shaft 2. engine and clutch 3. before engine 4. propeller shaft and differential
Last Answer : 2. engine and clutch
Description : The hub diameter of the flywheel is taken as 1. 2.5(shaft diameter) 2. 1.5(shaft diameter) 3. 4(shaft diameter) 4. 2(shaft diameter)
Last Answer : 4. 2(shaft diameter)
Description : In vehicles, flywheel is placed in between (A) Engine and clutch (B) Clutch and Propeller shaft (C) Propeller shaft and Differential (D) Before engine
Last Answer : (A) Engine and clutch
Description : The hub diameter of the flywheel is taken as, (A) 2.5 (shaft diameter) (B) 1.5 (shaft diameter) (C) 4 (shaft diameter) (D) 2 (shaft diameter)
Last Answer : (D) 2 (shaft diameter)
Description : The ball bearing is subjected to a radial load of 4000 N. Expected life for 90% bearings is 9000 hr and the shaft is rot (a) 42.21 kN (b) 37.29 kN (c) 26.33 kN (d) 35.22 kN
Last Answer : (b) 37.29 kN
Description : Calculate the bearing life if expected life for 90% bearings is 9000 hr and the shaft is rotating at 1500 rpm. (a) 850 million rev (b) 810 million rev (c) 810 hr (d) 850 hr
Last Answer : (b) 810 million rev
Description : The static load is defined as the load acting on the bearing when the shaft is _____. (a) stationary (b) rotating at rpm
Last Answer : (a) stationary
Description : Which one of the following parts of a ball bearing is mounted on the rotating shafts and tends to rotate the shaft? (a) Inner race (b) Outer race (c) Rolling element (d) Cage
Last Answer : (a) Inner race
Description : The rolling contact bearings as compared to sliding contact bearings have (a) small overall dimensions (b) accuracy of shaft alignment (c) low starting and low running friction except at very high speeds (d) all the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) all the mentioned
Description : Assertion (A): In anti-friction bearings, the frictional resistance is very low as the shaft held by it remains in floating condition by the hydrodynamic pressure developed by the lubricant. [IES-2006] Reason (R): In hydrodynamic ... of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (d) A is false but R is true
Description : Consider the following pairs of types of bearings and applications: 1. Partial Journal bearing................... Rail wagon axles 2. Full journal bearing ......................Diesel engine crank-shaft 3. Radial bearing ... matched? [IES-2000] (a) 1 alone (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : (b) 1 and 2
Description : Which one of the following sets of parameters should be monitored for determining safe operation of journal bearing? [IES-2000] Oil pressure, bearing metal temperature and bearing vibration (b) ... shaft (c) Bearing metal temperature and oil pressure (d) Oil pressure and bearing vibration
Last Answer : Oil pressure, bearing metal temperature and bearing vibration
Description : A full journal bearing having clearance to radius ratio of 1/100, using a lubricant with μ=28×10-3 Pa s supports the shaft journal running at N = 2400 rpm If bearing pressure is 1.4 MPa, the Somerfield number is [IES-2001] (a) 8×10-3 (b) 8×10-5 (c) 0.48 (d) 0.48×10
Last Answer : (a) S = (μN s /p) (r/c) 2
Description : Consider tile following statements: [IES-1993; 2002; 2006] Radius of friction circle for a journal bearing depends upon 1. Coefficient of friction 2. Radius of the journal 3. Angular speed of rotation of the shaft Which of the ... ) 1,2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3
Last Answer : (b) Only 1 and 2
Description : Increase in values of which of the following results in an increase of the coefficient of friction in a hydrodynamic bearing? [IES 2007] 1. Viscosity of the oil. 2. Clearance between shaft and bearing. 3. Shaft speed. Select the ... 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : (b) 1 and 3 only
Description : In hydrodynamic bearing, when the shaft begins to rotate in clockwise direction, (A) The journal climbs to the right side of the bearing without metal to metal contact (B) The journal climbs to the left ... sinks down to the bottom of the bearing (D) The journal is at the center of the bearing
Last Answer : (A) The journal climbs to the right side of the bearing without metal to metal contact
Description : Which of the following are not true for petroff’s equation? a) Shaft is considered concentric with the bearing b) Bearing is subjected to light load c) Is used to find coefficient of friction d) Frictional torque is given by fpr2l
Last Answer : d) Frictional torque is given by fpr2l
Description : A total permanent deformation of 0.0001 of the ball diameter is taken for considering static load capacity of the shaft. a) True b) False
Description : Static load is defined as the load acting on the bearing when shaft is _____ a) Stationary b) Rotating at rpm
Last Answer : a) Stationary
Description : A_______ bearing supports the load acting along the axis of the shaft. a) Thrust b) Radial c) Longitudinal d) Transversal
Last Answer : a) Thrust
Description : A radial bearing supports the load that acts along the axis of the shaft. a) True b) False