1.

In the designation 6 X 19 for the wire rope; 6 and 19 stand for [ ]

A. Diameter of wire rope and number of strands
B. Diameter of wire rope and number of wires
C. Number of wires and number of strands
D. Number of strands and number of wires
2. Wire ropes are used for applications, experiencing [ ]
A. low speeds and low tension
B. low speeds and high tension
C. high speeds and low tension
D. high speeds and high tension
3. In a belt drive, the coefficient of friction at the smaller pulley [ ]
A. must be same as that of bigger pulley
B. must be less than that of bigger pulley
C. must be more than that of bigger pulley
D. can not be same or different from that at bigger pulley
4. In a multiple V belt drive; when a single belt is damaged it is preferable to change the
complete set, to [ ]
A. reduce vibration
B. reduce slip
C. ensure uniform loading
D. ensure proper alignment
5. The power transmitted by means of a belts depends upon [ ]
A. velocity of the belt
B. tension under which the belt is placed on the pulleys
C. arc of contact between the belt and the smaller pulley
D. all the above
6. When the speed of the belt increases [ ]
A. the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley increases
B. the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley decreases
C. the power transmitted will decrease
D. the power transmitted will increase
7. In a flat belt drive the belt can be subjected to a maximum tension (T) and centrifugal
tension (Tc) . the condition for transmission of maximum power is given by[ ]
A. T = Tc B. T = 2 Tc C. T = 3 Tc D. T = 3 Tc
8. The centrifugal tension in the belt [ ]
A. increases the power transmitted
B. decreases the power transmitted
C. no effect on the power transmitted
D. is equal to maximum tension on the belt
9. The included angle for V belt is usually [ ]
A. 200 - 300 B. 300 - 400
C. 400 - 600 D. 600 - 800
10. Which of the following screw thread is adopted for power transmission in either
direction?
A. ACME thread [ ]
B. Square threads
C. Buttress threads
D. Multiple threads

11. If denotes the lead angle and , the angle of friction, then the efficiency of the
screw is written as [ ]
A. tan (-)/tan
B. tan/tan (-)
C. tan (+)/tan
 D. tan/ tan(+)
12. To ensure self locking in a screw jack, it is essential that the helix angle is [ ]
A. Larger than friction angle
B. Smaller than friction angle
C. Equal to friction angle
D. None
13. The size of the gear is specified by..diameter [ ]
A. addendum circle
B. dedundum circle
C. pitch circle
D. base circle
14. Mitre gears are [ ]
A. right angled bevel gears, having the same number of teeth
B. spur gears of e3qual dia and pitch
C. helical gears of same module
D. a kind of worm and worm gear
15. Zero axial thrust is experienced in [ ]
A. Helical gears
B. Bevel gears
C. Spiral gears
D. Herring bone gears
16. if both the pinion and the gear are made of the same material, the power transmitting
capacity is decided by [ ]
A. gear
B. pinion
C. gear or pinion
D. both gear and the pinion
17. Helical gears are used for [ ]
A. external meshing only
B. either external or internal meshing
C. internal meshing
D. none of the above.
18. Material used for machine tool guide ways [ ]
A. grey cast iron
B. stainless steel
C. copper
D. none of the above.
19. The stiffeners provided on machine tool beds increases.of the structure.[ ]
A. cross sectional area
B. stiffness
C. hardness
D. all the above.
20. The product of youngs modulus and moment of inertia in bending equation is called
A. axial rigidity [ ]
B. torsional rigidity
C. flexural rigidity
D. Section modulus.

21. A screw jack suitable to lift a maximum load of 50kN. through a

height of 200 mm with a ground clearance of 300 mm. is to be
designed with the following.
 22. Allowable stresses for the screw
1. Tensile stress = 90 N / mm2
2. Compressive stress = 110 N / mm2
3. Shearing stress = 60 N / mm2

23. Allowable stresses for the nut

1. Tensile stress = 60 N / mm2
2. Compressive stress = 50 N / mm2
3. Shearing stress = 45 N / mm2

Allowable bearing pressure between nut and the screw is 16 N/mm 2. the coefficient
of friction of threads and collar may be taken as 0.14. Allowable bending stress for
MS handle is 100 N/mm2. Design
a). screw b). Nut c). Handle.

24. A CI flat pulley transmits 20 kW. at a speed of 560 RPM. The pulley overhangs the
nearest bearing by 200 mm. Assuming the ratio of belt tension as 2. Determine
a). shaft diameter
b). pulley diameter and cross section of eight arms.

25. Design a CI spur gear drive for a crane hoist to transmit 3.75 kW at 1440 rpm.
Maximum gear ratio in the gear box is 4. Each gear is expected to work 2
hours/day for 10 years. Determine the minimum centre distance, required face
width and module of the gear.

26. What are the functional requirements of guide ways and explain the types of slide
ways.

27. State and derive Levis Beam strength Equation.

28. State the advantages and disadvantages of Flat belts.

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