Lewis form factor for 14 2 1 ∘ composite and full depth involute system is (where T = Number of teeth)
A. 0.124 − T 0.684
B. 0.154 − T 0.912
C. 0.175 − T 0.841
D. None of these
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The speed of the sprocket reduces as the chain pitch __________ for a given number of teeth.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remain same
D. None of these
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A shaft is subjected to a maximum bending stress of 80 N/mm2 and maximum shearing stress equal to 30 N/mm2 at a particular section. If the yield point in tension of the material is 280 N/mm2 and the maximum shear stress theory of failure is used, then the factor of safety obtained will be
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The stiffness of a closely coiled helical spring subjected to an axial load W is equal to (where G = Modulus of rigidity and n = Number of active coils)
A. 8 D 3 n G d 4
B. 8 D 3 n G d 3
C. 4 D 3 n G d 4
D. 8 D 2 n G d 4
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For longitudinal joint in boilers, the type of joint used is
A. Butt joint with single cover plate
B. Butt joint with double cover plate
C. Lap joint with one ring overlapping the other
D. Any one of the above
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For circumferential joint in boilers, the type of joint used is
A. Butt joint with single cover plate
B. Butt joint with double cover plate
C. Lap joint with one ring overlapping the other
D. Any one of the above
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A column of length l is fixed at both ends. The equivalent length of the column is
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The cracks in helical springs used in railway carriages usually start on the inner side of the coil because of the fact that
A. It is subjected to a higher cyclic loading than the outer side
B. It is subjected to a higher stress than the outer side
C. It is more stretched than the outer side during the manufacturing process
D. It has a lower curvature than the outer side
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Soderberg relation is based on __________ of the material whereas all other failure relation for dynamic loading are based on ultimate strength of the material.
A. Elastic strength
B. Yield strength
C. Shear strength
D. None of these
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When a closely coiled helical spring is subjected to a couple about its axis, the stress induced in the wire material of the spring is
A. Bending stress only
B. A combination of torsional shear stress and bending
C. Direct shear stress only
D. A combination of bending stress and direct shear stress
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Two shafts of the same length and material are joined in series. If the ratio of their diameters is 2, then the ratio of their angles of twist will be
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In oilness 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 required to be applied after some intervals
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The relation between the pitch of the chain (p) and pitch circle diameter of the sprocket (D) is given by (where T = Number of teeth on the sprocket)
A. p = D sin T 90 ∘
B. p = D sin T 120 ∘
C. p = D sin T 180 ∘
D. p = D sin T 360 ∘
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In standard taper roller bearings, the angle of taper of outer raceway is
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In case of pressure vessels having open ends, the fluid pressure induces
A. Longitudinal stress
B. Circumferential stress
C. Shear stress
D. None of these
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In case of pressure vessels having closed ends, the fluid pressure induces
A. Longitudinal stress
B. Shear stress
C. Circumferential stress
D. None of these
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A saddle key __________ power through frictional resistance only.
A. Transmits
B. Does not transmit
C. Either A or B
D. None of these
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The endurance limit of a material with finished surface in comparison to rough surface is
A. More
B. Less
C. Same
D. More or less depending on quantum of load
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A locking device in which the bottom cylindrical portion is recessed to receive the tip of the locking set screw, is called
A. Ring nut
B. Castle nut
C. Sawn nut
D. Jam nut
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A screw will be self locking, if
A. Friction angle is less than helix angle
B. Friction angle is more than helix angle
C. Friction angle is equal to helix angle
D. Efficiency of screw is 100%
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