Description : For majority of bearings, actual life is considerably greater than rated life. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
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 : 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 : 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): 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 : Assertion (A): In steady rotating condition the journal inside a hydrodynamic journal bearing remains floating on the oil film. [IES-2008] Reason (R): The hydrodynamic pressure developed in steady rotating conditions in journal ... 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 true and R is the correct explanation of A
Description : . In gear boxes and small size motors, rolling contact bearings are used. a) True b) False
Description : In steam and gas turbines, rolling contact bearings are used. a) True b) False
Description : Sliding contact bearings, also called plain bearings have no problem of wear. a) True b) False
Description : Certain types of radial bearings can also take thrust load. a) True b) False
Description : Tapered roller bearings can take (a) radial load only (b) axial load only (c) both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being greater than unity (d) both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being less than unity
Last Answer : (c) both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being greater than unity
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 : Strength of parallel fillet weld is greater than strength of transverse fillet weld. a) True b) False
Description : The static load carrying capacity of fine threads is greater than that of coarse threads. a) True b) False
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 rated life of a bearing varies (a) directly as load (b) inversely as the square of the load (c) inversely as the cube of the load
Last Answer : (c) inversely as the cube of the load
Description : The rated life of a bearing varies A. Directly as load B. Inversely as square of load C. Inversely as cube of load D. Inversely as fourth power of load
Last Answer : C. Inversely as cube of load
Description : The rated life of a bearing varies (A) Directly as load (B) Inversely as square of load (C) Inversely as cube of load (D) Inversely as fourth power of load
Last Answer : (C) Inversely as cube of load
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 : The bearings of medium series have capacity __________ over the light series. (a) 10 to 20% (b) 20 to 30% (c) 30 to 40% (d) 40 to 50%
Last Answer : (c) 30 to 40%
Description : The bearings of heavy series have capacity __________ over the medium series. (a) 10 to 20% (b) 20 to 30% (c) 30 to 40% (d) 40 to 50%
Last Answer : (b) 20 to 30%
Description : Which of the following elements is not used as a roller in roller bearings? (a) Cylindrical (b) Taper (c) Spherical (d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) None of the mentioned
Description : The piston pin bearings in heavy-duty diesel engines are (a) needle roller bearings (b) tapered roller bearings (c) spherical roller bearings (d) cylindrical roller bearings
Last Answer : (a) needle roller bearings
Description : Which of the following cannot tolerate misalignment? (a) Angular contact bearing (b) Cylinder roller bearing (c) Thrust ball bearings (d) All of the listed
Last Answer : (d) All of the listed
Description : The construction feature which makes tapered roller bearings unique in that races are (a) attachable (b) separable (c) self-aligning (d) none of the mentioned
Last Answer : (b) separable
Description : Which of the bearings given below SHOULD NOT be subjected to a thrust load? (a) Deep groove ball bearing (b) Angular contact ball bearing (c) Cylindrical (straight) roller bearing (d) Single row tapered roller bearing
Last Answer : (c) Cylindrical (straight) roller bearing
Description : Which of the following bearings carry thrust load in one direction? (a) Spherical roller thrust bearings (b) Taper roller bearings (c) Spherical roller thrust bearings and taper roller bearings (d) none of the mentioned
Last Answer : (c) Spherical roller thrust bearings and taper roller bearings
Description : In standard taper roller bearings, the angle of taper of the outer raceway is (a) 5° (b) 8° (c) 15° (d) 25°
Last Answer : (d) 25°
Description : In angular contact bearings, ____ bearings are required to take thrust load in both directions. (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Last Answer : (b) 2
Description : Deep groove ball bearings are used for (a) heavy thrust load only (b) the small angular displacement of shafts (c) radial load at high speed (d) combined thrust and radial loads at high speed
Last Answer : (d) combined thrust and radial loads at high speed
Description : There is a problem of alignment in deep groove ball bearings. (a) Yes (b) No, it is self-aligning (c) It aligns itself only in some particular cases (d) Can’t be determined
Last Answer : (a) Yes
Description : Deep groove ball bearings create a lot of noise. (a) Yes (b) Depends on the application (c) They create very less noise (d) No reference frame for comparison is mentioned
Last Answer : (c) They create very less noise
Description : Different types of bearings are designed to operate at different operating speeds. Speed is specified as the maximum (a) rpm (b) metres/second (c) metres/minute (d) metres/hour
Last Answer : (b) metres/second
Description : Antifriction bearings are (a) thick lubricated bearings (b) plastic bearings (c) ball and roller bearings (d) thin lubricated bearings
Last Answer : (c) ball and roller bearings
Description : Antifriction bearings are (a) sleeve bearings (b) hydrodynamic bearings (c) thin lubricated bearings (d) none of the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) none of the mentioned
Description : The tapered roller bearings can take (a) radial load only (b) axial load only (c) both radial and axial loads (d) none of the mentioned
Last Answer : (c) both radial and axial loads
Description : The antifriction bearings (a) have low starting and low running friction at moderate speeds (b) have a high initial cost (c) can carry both radial and thrust loads (d) all the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) all the mentioned
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
Description : The ball bearings are provided with a cage (a) to reduce friction (b) to facilitate slipping of balls (c) to prevent the lubricant from flowing out (d) to maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart
Last Answer : (d) to maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart
Description : The rolling contact bearings are known as (a) thick lubricated bearings (b) plastic bearings (c) thin lubricated bearings (d) antifriction bearings
Last Answer : (d) antifriction bearings
Description : Antifriction bearings are A. Sleeve bearings B. Hydrodynamic bearings C. Thin lubricated bearings D. None of the above
Last Answer : D. None of the above
Description : Match List -I (Bearings) with List-II (Applications) and select the using the codes given below the lists: [IAS-1998] List -I List-II A. Journal bearing 1. Electric motors B. Thrust bearing 2. Watches C. Conical pivot bearing 3. Marine ... D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 4 2 1 3 (c) 3 4 2 1 (d) 4 2 3 1
Last Answer : (c) 3 4 2 1
Description : Which one of the following types of bearings is employed in shafts of gearboxes of automobiles? [IES-1999] (a) Hydrodynamic journal bearings (b) Multi-lobed journal bearings (c) Antifriction bearings (d) Hybrid journal bearings
Last Answer : (c) Antifriction bearings
Description : Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? [IES-2000] (a) Beauchamp tower ........................First experiments on journal bearings (b) Osborne Reynolds ........................ ... .Pivot and Collar bearings (d) Ball bearings...............................Hydrodynamic lubrication
Last Answer : (a) Beauchamp tower ........................First experiments on journal bearings
Description : Match List I with List II and select the : [IES-2002] List I (Bearings) List II (Load type) A. Hydrodynamic Journal bearing 1. High radial and thrust load combined B. Rectangular Hydrostatic bearing 2. Radial load only C. Taper Roller ... (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 4 1 3 2 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 4 3 1 2
Last Answer : (a) 2 3 1 4
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 : In a journal bearings, the radius of the friction circle increases with the increase in- [IES-1997] (a) Load (b) Radius of the journal (c) Speed of the journal (d) Viscosity of the lubricant
Last Answer : (b) Radius of the journal
Description : In sliding contact bearings, a positive pressure can be built up and a load supported by a fluid only by the use of a: [IES-2005] (a) Diverging film (b) Converging-diverging film (c) Converging film (d) Flat film
Last Answer : (c) Converging film
Description : In hydrostatic bearings (A) The Oil film pressure is generated only by the rotation of the journal (B) The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure (C) Do not require external supply of lubricant (D) Grease is used for lubrication
Last Answer : (B) The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure