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 : Martin’s factor compensates for curvature effect in springs. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : The connecting rod bolts are tightened up so that the initial tightening stress (A) Approaches yield point (B) Approaches endurance limit (C) Approaches (yield point stress/factor of safety) (D) Approaches (endurance limit stress/factor of safety)
Last Answer : (A) Approaches yield point
Description : Factor of safety for fatigue loading is the ratio of (a) elastic limit to the working stress (b) Young's modulus to the ultimate tensile strength (c) endurance limit to the working stress (d) elastic limit to the yield point
Last Answer : (c) endurance limit to the working stress
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 : 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
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 : The region of safety for biaxial stresses is of which shape in the case of maximum distortion energy theorem. a) Ellipse b) Circle c) Rectangle d) Square
Last Answer : a) Ellipse
Description : Theories of elastic failure establishes the (a) Firstly Reasons of failure (b) Secondly Reasons of safety (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Both (a) & (b)
Description : Under complex loading, theories of elastic failure establishes the (a) Margin of failure (b) Margin of safety (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None
Last Answer : (b) Margin of safety
Description : The region of safety in maximum shear stress theory contains which of the given shape a) Hexagon b) Rectangle c) Square d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : a) Hexagon
Description : If compressive yield stress and tensile yield stress are equivalent, then region of safety from maximum principal stress theory is of which shape? a) Rectangle b) Square c) Circle d) Ellipse
Last Answer : b) Square
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 : The diameter of knuckle pin in the knuckle joint is usually... A. 0.5 d B. 0.8 d C. 1.5 d D. d
Last Answer : D. d
Description : Sommerfeld number is (A) Similar to bearing characteristic number (B) Similar to Reynold’s number (C) Dimensionless parameter that contains all the design parameters (D) Used to find out dynamic load carrying capacity of the hydrodynamic bearing
Last Answer : (C) Dimensionless parameter that contains all the design parameters
Description : A clearance bearing is design accurately to keep the radius of journal and bearing equal. a) Journal radius is kept larger b) Journal radius is kept smaller c) True d) Can’t be determined
Last Answer : b) Journal radius is kept smaller
Description : Which theory is perfect for design of shaft when it mades from brittle materials........... A. Rankine theory B. Guest's theory C. Vonmises theory D. St. Venant's theory.
Last Answer : A. Rankine theory
Description : To predict failure in design components which failure criteria is not assumed, when mean stress and stress amplitude are nonzero? a. Goodman criterion b. Soderberg criteria c. Gerber criteria d. None of the above
Last Answer : d. None of the above
Description : Finding allowable stress after the application of theories of failure ensures (a) Soundness of design (b) Lapses in design (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Soundness of design
Description : Ball bearings are, usually, made from (a) low carbon steel (b) high carbon steel (c) medium carbon steel (d) chrome steel
Last Answer : (d) chrome steel
Description : In case of partial bearing, the angle of contact of the bushing with the journal is usually (A) 120° (B) 180° (C) 45° (D) 360°
Last Answer : (A) 120°
Description : Within the external combination engine, a piston rod is usually connected to the cross head by means of....... A. Cotter joints B. Universal joints C. Knuckle joint D. Bearing
Last Answer : A. Cotter joints
Description : In steam engine, the piston rod is usually connected to the cross head by means of a....... A. Cotter joints B. Universal joints C. Knuckle joint D. Bearing
Description : Maximum carbon content in welding is usually limited to a) 0.22% b) 0.8% c) 1.5% d) 2%
Last Answer : a) 0.22%
Description : For the design of retaining walls, the minimum factor of safety against overturning is taken as (A) 1.5 (B) 2.0 (C) 2.5 (D) 3.0
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Partial safety factor for strength in steel m Limit state design is [ A ] 1.15 [ B ] 1.25 [ C ] 1.5 [ D ] 1.65
Last Answer : [ A ] 1.15
Description : Partial safety factor for strength of concrete in Limit state design is [ A ] 1.15 [ B ] 1.25 [ C ] 1.5 [ D ] 1.65
Last Answer : [ C ] 1.5
Description : In working stress method of design, the factor of safety for concrete and steel respectively are [ A ] 3.0 and 1.8 [ B ] 3.0 and 1.18 [ C ] 3.0 and 1.15 [ D ] 1.5 and 1.5
Last Answer : [ A ] 3.0 and 1.8
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 : For a helical torsion sprig, the stress concentration factor at inner fibre is? Give spring index=5. a) 1.005 b) 1.175 c) 1.223 d) 1.545
Last Answer : b) 1.175
Description : Fouling factor' used in the design of a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger is a (A) Non-dimensional factor (B) Factor of safety
Last Answer : (B) Factor of safety