Description : For a helical torsion sprig, the stress concentration factor at outer fibre is? Give spring index=5. a) 0.78 b) 0.87 c) 1.87 d) 0.69
Last Answer : b) 0.87
Description : Find the shear stress in the spring wire used to design a helical compression sprig if a load of 1200N is applied on the spring. Spring index is 6, and wire diameter 7mm. a) 452.2N/mm² b) 468.6N/mm² c) 512.2N/mm² d) None of the listed
Last Answer : b) 468.6N/mm²
Description : When the helical torsion spring is subjected to torque, the type of stress induced in the spring wire is, (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Bending stress (D) Torsional shear stress
Last Answer : (C) Bending stress
Description : Helical torsion spring is used in (A) door hinges (B) door closers (C) automobile starters (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : The type of spring used to absorb and release energy in mechanical watches is (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring (D) Helical torsion spring
Last Answer : (C) Spiral spring
Description : The type of spring used in vehicle clutches is, (A) Helical compression spring (B) Belleville spring (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Helical torsion spring
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)
Description : The type of spring used in door hinges is, (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring (D) Helical torsion spring
Last Answer : (D) Helical torsion spring
Description : The helical spring ad wire of helical torsion spring, both are subjected to torsional shear stresses. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
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 : When the helical compression spring is subjected to axial compressive force, the type of stress induced in the spring wire is, (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Bending stress (D) Torsional shear stress
Last Answer : (D) Torsional shear stress
Description : When the helical extension spring is subjected to axial tensile force, the type of stress induced in the spring wire is, (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Bending stress (D) Torsional shear stress
Description : The maximum shear stress in spring wire is induced at (A) Inner surface of the coil (B) Outer surface of the coil (C) Central surface of the coil (D) End coils
Last Answer : (A) Inner surface of the coil
Description : The type of spring used to achieve any linear or non-linear load-deflection characteristic is (A) Spiral spring (B) Non-ferrous spring (C) Belleville (coned disk) spring (D) Torsion spring
Last Answer : (C) Belleville (coned disk) spring
Description : When a close-coiled helical spring is subjected to an axial load, it is said to be under. (a) Bending (b) Shear (c) Torsion (d) Crushing
Last Answer : (c) Torsion
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 : Axial length of an unloaded helical compression spring is called (A) compressed length (B) solid length (C) free length (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (C) free length
Description : The helix angle in case of closely coiled helical spring is (A) less than 5° (B) 5° to 7° (C) 7° to 10° (D) more than 10°
Last Answer : (D) more than 10°
Description : The helix angle in case of closely coiled helical spring is (A) less than 10° (B) 10° to 15° (C) 15° to 20° (D) more than 20°
Last Answer : (A) less than 10°
Description : The type of spring used to measure weights in spring balance is, (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring
Last Answer : (A) Helical extension spring
Description : When a helical spring is cut into two halves, the stiffness of each half spring will be, (A) Same as original spring (B) Double of original spring (C) Half of original spring (D) One fourth of original spring
Last Answer : (B) Double of original spring
Description : The type of spring used to absorb shocks and vibrations in vehicles is, (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring (D) Belleville (coned disk) spring
Last Answer : (B) Multi-leaf spring
Description : Find the Wahl’s factor if spring index is 6. a) 1.2020 b) 1.2424 c) 1.2525 d) 1.5252
Last Answer : c) 1.2525
Description : Calculate fatigue stress concentration factor, when theoretical stress concentration factor is 1.62 and notch sensitivity is equal to 0.9 a. 1.558 b. 3.358 c. 1.162 d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. 1.558
Description : Notch sensitivity (q) is given by the equation _______ where K f = fatigue stress concentration factor and K t = theoretical stress concentration factor a. ( K f + 1 ) / ( K t – 1 ) b. ( K f – 1 ) / ( K t – 1 ) c. ( K f + 1 ) / ( K t + 1 ) d. ( K f - 1 ) / ( K t + 1 )
Last Answer : b. ( K f – 1 ) / ( K t – 1 )
Description : In which of the following case stress concentration factor is ignored? a) Ductile material under static load b) Ductile material under fluctuating load c) Brittle material under static load
Last Answer : a) Ductile material under static load
Description : For an elliptical hole on a flat plate, if width of the hole in direction of the load decrease, Stress Concentration Factor will______ a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remains constant d) Can’t be determined. Varies from material to material
Last Answer : a) Increase
Description : If a flat plate with a circular hole is subjected to tensile force, then its theoretical stress concentration factor is? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 1
Last Answer : b) 3
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 : The notch sensitivity q is expressed in terms of fatigue stress concentration factor Kf and theoretical stress concentration factor Kt as (A) (Kf + 1)/ (Kt + 1) (B) (Kf - 1)/ (Kt - 1) (C) (Kt + 1)/ (Kf + 1) (D) (Kt - 1)/ (Kf - 1)
Last Answer : (B) (Kf - 1)/ (Kt - 1)
Description : If spring index=2.5, what can be concluded about stresses in the wire? a) They are high b) They are negligible c) They are moderate d) Cannot be determined
Last Answer : a) They are high
Description : A spring index from ___ is considered as best for manufacturing considerations. (A) 4 to 12 (B) 12 to 20 (C) 20 to 28 (D) 28 to 36
Last Answer : (A) 4 to 12
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 : The spring index (C) is (A) mean coil diameter / wire diameter (B) wire diameter / mean coil diameter (C) wire diameter x mean coil diameter (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (A) mean coil diameter / wire diameter
Description : The spring index is, (A) Ratio of wire diameter to mean coil diameter (B) Force per unit cross-sectional area of spring (C) Ratio of mean coil diameter to wire diameter (D) Force required to produce unit deflection
Last Answer : (C) Ratio of mean coil diameter to wire diameter
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 : A spring with index=15 is prone to buckling. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : The spring index is the ratio of wire diameter to mean coil diameter. a) True b) False
Description : Transverse fillet welds are under (i) Bending and shear stresses (ii)Compressive and torsion shear stresses (iii)Tensile and compressive stresses (iv)None
Last Answer : (iv)None
Description : Parallel fillet welds are under Shear and bending stresses Compressive and torsion shear stresses Tensile and compressive stresses None
Last Answer : None
Description : Flexible shafts have _______ rigidity in torsion making them flexible. a) Low b) High c) Very high d) Infinitely small
Last Answer : b) High
Description : Determine number of coils in a helical compression spring, if modulus of rigidity is 80 Gpa and spring stiffness is 50 N/ mm. Assume wire diameter and spring index as 8 mm and 5 respectively a. 11.8 turns b. 12.8 turns c. 13.3 turns d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. 12.8 turns
Description : -The method used to induce a layer of residual compressive stress on the surface of the spring wire, is (A) shot peening (B) burnishing (C) lapping (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (A) shot peening
Description : What will happen if stresses induced due to surge in the spring exceeds the endurance limit stress of the spring. a) Fatigue Failure b) Fracture c) None of the listed d) Nipping
Last Answer : a) Fatigue Failure
Description : Keyed joints never lead to stress concentration on shafts. a) True b) False
Description : The keyway, (A) Reduces strength of shaft (B) Reduces rigidity of shaft (C) Increases stress concentration (D) All of above
Last Answer : (D) All of above
Description : Stress concentration is caused due to A. Variation in properties of material from point to point in a member B. Pitting at points or areas at which loads on a member are applied C. Abrupt change of section D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Which of the following reduces the stress concentration? a) Use of multiple notches b) Drilling additional holes c) Removal of undesired material d) Each of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) Each of the mentioned
Description : Use of multiple notches in a V shaped flat plate will a) Reduce the stress concentration b) Increase the stress concentration c) No effect d) Cannot be determined
Last Answer : a) Reduce the stress concentration
Description : Is it logical to use fluid analogy to understand the phenomenon of stress concentration? a) True b) False
Description : Stress concentration is defined as the localization of high stresses due to irregularities present in the component and no changes of the cross section. a) True b) False