A pressure vessel is said to be a thick shell, if the ratio of wall thickness to its diameter is
A. Equal to 10 1
B. Less than 10 1
C. Greater than 10 1
D. None of these
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The pitch of threads on a Jock nut in comparison to pitch of nut is
A. Same
B. Coarser
C. Finer
D. Very fine
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In hydrodynamic 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
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The function of a washer is to
A. Provide cushioning effect
B. Provide bearing area
C. Absorb shocks and vibrations
D. Provide smooth surface in place of rough surface
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The load cup of a screw jack is made separate from the head of the spindle to
A. Prevent the rotation of load being lifted
B. Enhance the load carrying capacity of the jack
C. Reduce the effort needed for lifting the working load
D. Reduce the value of frictional torque
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Silver based solder is used for
A. Flaring
B. Brazing
C. Soft soldering
D. Fusion welding
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The endurance limit for a mirror polished material will be __________ as compared to unpolished material.
A. Same
B. Less
C. More
D. None of these
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Eye bolts are used for
A. Foundation purposes
B. Absorbing shock and vibrations
C. Transmission of power
D. Lifting and transportation of machines and cubicles
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When a shaft is subjected to combined twisting moment (T) and bending moment (M), then the equivalent twisting moment is equal to
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A transmission shaft includes
A. Over head shaft
B. Counter shaft
C. Line shaft
D. All of these
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A universal coupling is used to connect two shafts
A. Which are not in exact alignment
B. Which are perfectly aligned
C. Whose axes intersect at a small angle
D. Have lateral misalignment
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Oldham coupling is used to connect two shafts
A. Which are perfectly aligned
B. Which are not in exact alignment
C. Which have lateral misalignment
D. Whose axes intersect at a small angle
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A flange coupling is used to connect two shafts
A. Which are perfectly aligned
B. Which are not in exact alignment
C. Have lateral misalignment
D. Whose axes intersect at a small angle
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The material commonly used for crane hooks is
A. Cast iron
B. Wrought iron
C. Mild steel
D. Aluminium
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During hot working of metals,
A. Porosity of the metal is largely eliminated
B. Grain structure of the metal is refined
C. Mechanical properties are improved due of refinement of grains
D. All of the above
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Which of the following statement is correct for gears?
A. The pitch circle diameter is equal to the product of module and number of teeth
B. The addendum is less than dedendum
C. The pitch circle is always greater than the base circle
D. All of the above
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Which is correct statement?
A. A member made of steel will generally be more rigid than a member of equal load carrying ability made of cast iron
B. A member made of cast iron will generally be more rigid than a member of equal load carrying ability made of steel
C. Both will be equally rigid
D. Which one is rigid will depend on several other factors
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A hot short metal is
A. Brittle when cold
B. Brittle when hot
C. Brittle under all conditions
D. Ductile at high temperature
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Two rigid plates are clamped by means of bolt and nut with an initial force F. After tightening, a separating force P (P < F) is applied to the lower plate, which in turn acts on the nut. The tension in the both after this is
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The taper on cotter varies from
A. 1 in 24 to 1 in 20
B. 1 in 15 to 1 in 10
C. 1 in 32 to 1 in 24
D. 1 in 48 to 1 in 24
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