Description : Wahl factor to account for direct shear stress and stress concentration due to curvature for helical springs is given by, (A) (4C - 1/4C - 4) + 0.615/C (B) (4C - 1/4C + 4) + 0.615/C (C) (4C + 1/4C - 4) + 0.615/C (D) (4C + 1/4C + 4) + 0.615/C
Last Answer : (A) (4C - 1/4C - 4) + 0.615/C
Description : Can concentric springs be used to obtain a force which is not proportional to its deflection? a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : In concentric springs, vibrations called surge are amplified. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : For two springs connected in parallel, net force is equal to the sum of force in each spring. a) True b) False
Description : For two springs connected in series, the net deflection is equal to the sum of deflection in two springs. a) True b) False
Description : Multi leaf springs are not recommended for automobile and rail road suspensions. a) True b) False
Description : Factor of safety in the design of springs is usually (A) 1.5 or less (B) 3 or less (C) 4.5 or less (D) 6 or less
Last Answer : (A) 1.5 or less
Description : The spring index indicates the relative sharpness of the ___ of the coil. (A) length (B) curvature (C) thickness (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (B) curvature
Description : Stress Concentration Factor is the ratio of nominal stress obtained by elementary equations for minimum cross- section and highest value of actual stress near discontinuity. a) True b) False
Description : Consider the following statements 1) The compensating coil of a low power factor wattmeter compensates the effect of the impedance of the current coil ii) The compensating coil of a low power factor wattmeter compensates the effect ... C) Both (i) and (ii) are true D) Both (i) and (ii) are false
Last Answer : A
Description : Surge is a desirable effect in the sprigs. a) True b) False
Description : Surge is caused by resonance effect in the spring. a) True b) False
Description : Cocentric springs are used in (A) Heavy duty diesel engines (B) aircraft engines (C) railroad suspensions (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : A concentric spring consist of two helical compression springs (A) both springs always have right hand helix (B) both springs always have left hand helix (C) both springs always have opposite hand of helices (D) any of the above
Last Answer : (C) both springs always have opposite hand of helices
Description : For two springs in parallel, effective stiffness (k) is Where k 1 & k 2 are stiffness of springs 1 & 2 respectively (A) k 1 k 2 / (k 1 + k 2 ) (B) k 1 + k 2 (C) k 1 k 2 (D) (k 1 + k 2 ) / k 1 k 2
Last Answer : (B) k 1 + k 2
Description : For two springs in series, effective stiffness (k) is Where k 1 & k 2 are stiffness of springs 1 & 2 respectively (A) k 1 k 2 / (k 1 + k 2 ) (B) k 1 + k 2 (C) k 1 k 2 (D) (k 1 + k 2 ) / k 1 k 2
Last Answer : (A) k 1 k 2 / (k 1 + k 2 )
Description : Multi-leaf springs are used in (A) automobile suspension (B) railroad suspension (C) both (A) and (B) (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (C) both (A) and (B)
Description : The leaves of multi-leaf springs are subjected to (A) bending stress (B) shear stress (C) axial stress (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (A) bending stress
Description : In compression springs, the external force tends to (A) shorten the spring (B) lengthen the spring (C) both (A) and (C) (D) keep the length same
Last Answer : (A) shorten the spring
Description : Two springs of stiffness k1 and k2 are connected in series, the combined (A) k1k2/k1 + k2 (B) k1k2/k1 - k2 (C) k1 + k2 (D) k1 + k2/k1k2
Last Answer : (A) k1k2/k1 + k2
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 springs
Last Answer : (D) Concentric springs
Description : When two concentric springs are made of same material, having same free length and compressed equally by axial load, then the load shared by each spring is proportional to (A) Spring index of each spring ... spring (C) Mean coil diameter of each spring (D) Square of wire diameter of each spring
Last Answer : (D) Square of wire diameter of each spring
Description : Concentric springs are used, (A) To achieve greater load carrying capacity with given space (B) To achieve fail-safe system (C) To eliminate surge (D) Any of the above objectives
Last Answer : (D) Any of the above objectives
Description : Two springs of stiffness k1 and k2 are connected in parallel, the combined stiffness of the connection is given by, (A) k1k2/k1 + k2 (B) k1k2/k1 - k2 (C) k1 + k2 (D) k1 + k2/k1k2
Last Answer : (C) k1 + k2
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 : 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 : An automobile weighing 2800 lb and travelling at 30 miles/hr, hits a depression in the road which has a radius of curvature of 50 ft. What is the total force to which springs are subjected. a.8230 lb b.6170 lb c.2800 ib d.107 dynes e.3280 lb
Last Answer : b. 6170 lb
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
Last Answer : (c) So that plates may become flat, when subjected to design load
Description : Which factor is used to consider the effects of direct shear stress and torsional shear stress when curvature effect stress is not considered? a. Shear stress concentration factor b. Wahl shear stress concentration factor c. Both a. and b. d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Shear stress concentration factor
Description : Keyed joints never lead to stress concentration on shafts. a) True b) False
Description : Feather key can be used to prevent axial motion between two elements. a) True b) False
Description : The operation of flywheel is continuous. a) True b) False
Description : Flywheel and governor can be interchanged. a) True b) False
Description : Flywheels are used in punching and shear operation. a) True b) False
Description : Is use of a flywheel recommended when a large motor is required only for a small instant of time? a) True b) False
Description : The dynamic load-carrying capacity of a bearing is defined as the radial load in radial bearings that can be carried for a minimum life of 1000 revolutions. (a) True (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : For the majority of bearings, actual life is considerably greater than rated life. (a) True (b) False
Last Answer : (a) True
Description : The life of an individual ball bearing is the time period for which it works without any signs of failures. (a) True (b) False
Description : Stribeck equation gives the dynamic load capacity of the bearing. (a) True (b) False
Description : A total permanent deformation of 0.0001 of the ball diameter is taken for considering the static load capacity of the sh (a) True (b) False
Description : Needles bearing consist of rollers of small diameter and very small length. (a) True (b) False
Description : A cylinder roller creates lesser noise than a deep groove ball bearing. (a) True (b) False
Description : Angular contact bearing can take thrust as well as radial loads. (a) True (b) False
Description : Cylindrical roller bearing has a lower load capacity as compared to deep groove ball bearing. (a) True (b) False
Description : Assertion (A): Hydrostatic lubrication is more advantageous when compared to hydrodynamic lubrication during starting and stopping the journal in its bearing. Reason (R): In hydrodynamic lubrication, the fluid film pressure is ... (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Description : Assertion (A): In hydrodynamic journal bearings, the rotating journal is held in floating condition by the hydrodynamic pressure developed in the lubricant. Reason (R): Lubricant flows in a converging-diverging channel. [IES-1994] ... A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
Description : Assertion (A): Oil as a cutting fluid result in a lower coefficient of friction. Reason (R): Oil forms a thin liquid film between the tool face and chip, and it provides 'hydrodynamic lubrication'. [IES- 2000] (a ... explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (c) A is true but R is false
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