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II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

MECHANISMS AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
Aeronautical Engineering
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. For a symmetrical tangent cam operating a roller follower, find
(a) the distance between cam centre and nose radius

(b) nose radius,

(c) angle of contact of cam with straight flank with the following data.

Least radius of cam = 25 mm, roller radius = 20mm, total lift = 20 mm, angle
of lift = 750 and speed of the cam = 300 rpm. Assume that there is no dwell between
ascent and descent.
[16]
2. The cam rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 500 rpm with minimum radius is
40 mm and the line of stroke of the follower is offset by 15 mm from the axis of the
cam and the displacement of the follower is to take place with uniform and equal
acceleration and retardation on both the outward and the return stroke with the
following data:

(a) follower to move outward through a distance of 20 mm during 1200of rotation

(b) dwell for next 600
(c) return to initial position during 900 and dwell for the remaining 900 of rotation.

Then determine maximum velocity and acceleration during out ward stroke and
return stroke.
[16]
3. (a) Explain the design procedure for spur gears for the specified load.
(b) List any four types of gears and discuss their applications along with the
materials of manufacture.
[8+8]
4. (a) Discuss the theories of failure and design procedure when a shaft is subjected
both bending and twisting moments simultaneously.

(b) A solid circular shaft is subjected to a bending moment of 300 N-m and torque
of 1000 N-m. The shaft is made of c-45 steel having ultimate tensile stress
of 70 N/mm2 and an ultimate shear stress of 50 N/mm2 . By assuming the
factor of safety as 6, determine the diameter of the shaft required.
[8+8]
5. The linkage in figure 3 has O2 A = 20 mm, AB = 50 mm AC = 35 mm and offset
= 10mm .The crank angle in the position shown is 340 and angle BAC = 380 . Find
the angular acceleration of coupler, linear acceleration of the points A, B and C for

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the position shown. The angular velocity and angular acceleration of the driving
crank is 15 rad/s and 10 rad/s2 respectively.
[16]

Figure 3
6. Give diagrammatic sketches of the following mechanisms and state on which kinematic chain each is based:
(a) Locomotive coupling rod linkage,
(b) Steam engine,
(c) oscillating cylinder engine,
(d) Hand pump.

[16]

7. Explain the types of instantaneous centres for a mechanism. Locate all the instantaneous centres for the mechanism shown in the figure 1. Determine the velocity
of point C and the angular velocity of link 3.
Take O2 A = BC = 150 mm, AB = O4 B = 250 mm, O2 O4 = 100 mm,
AC = 300 mm.

Figure 1

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8. (a) Under what conditions Scott-Russel mechanism traces out a straight line and
an Ellipse.
(b) A circle has OR as its diameter and a point Q lies on its circumference. Another point P lies on the line OQ produced. If OQ turns about O as centre
and the product OQ . OP remains constant, show that the point P moves
along a straight line perpendicular to the diameter OR.
[16]
?????

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Set No. 4

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

MECHANISMS AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
Aeronautical Engineering
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. For a symmetrical tangent cam operating a roller follower, find
(a) the distance between cam centre and nose radius

(b) nose radius,

(c) angle of contact of cam with straight flank with the following data.

Least radius of cam = 25 mm, roller radius = 20mm, total lift = 20 mm, angle
of lift = 750 and speed of the cam = 300 rpm. Assume that there is no dwell between
ascent and descent.
[16]
2. The linkage in figure 3 has O2 A = 20 mm, AB = 50 mm AC = 35 mm and offset
= 10mm .The crank angle in the position shown is 340 and angle BAC = 380 . Find
the angular acceleration of coupler, linear acceleration of the points A, B and C for
the position shown. The angular velocity and angular acceleration of the driving
crank is 15 rad/s and 10 rad/s2 respectively.
[16]

Figure 3
3. (a) Discuss the theories of failure and design procedure when a shaft is subjected
both bending and twisting moments simultaneously.
(b) A solid circular shaft is subjected to a bending moment of 300 N-m and torque
of 1000 N-m. The shaft is made of c-45 steel having ultimate tensile stress
of 70 N/mm2 and an ultimate shear stress of 50 N/mm2 . By assuming the
factor of safety as 6, determine the diameter of the shaft required.
[8+8]

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4. (a) Under what conditions Scott-Russel mechanism traces out a straight line and
an Ellipse.
(b) A circle has OR as its diameter and a point Q lies on its circumference. Another point P lies on the line OQ produced. If OQ turns about O as centre
and the product OQ . OP remains constant, show that the point P moves
along a straight line perpendicular to the diameter OR.
[16]
5. The cam rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 500 rpm with minimum radius is
40 mm and the line of stroke of the follower is offset by 15 mm from the axis of the
cam and the displacement of the follower is to take place with uniform and equal
acceleration and retardation on both the outward and the return stroke with the
following data:
(a) follower to move outward through a distance of 20 mm during 1200 of rotation
(b) dwell for next 600
(c) return to initial position during 900 and dwell for the remaining 900 of rotation.
Then determine maximum velocity and acceleration during out ward stroke and
return stroke.
[16]
6. Explain the types of instantaneous centres for a mechanism. Locate all the instantaneous centres for the mechanism shown in the figure 1. Determine the velocity
of point C and the angular velocity of link 3.
Take O2 A = BC = 150 mm, AB = O4 B = 250 mm, O2 O4 = 100 mm,
AC = 300 mm.

[16]

Figure 1
7. Give diagrammatic sketches of the following mechanisms and state on which kinematic chain each is based:
(a) Locomotive coupling rod linkage,

(b) Steam engine,

(c) oscillating cylinder engine,

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(d) Hand pump.

[16]

8. (a) Explain the design procedure for spur gears for the specified load.
(b) List any four types of gears and discuss their applications along with the
materials of manufacture.
[8+8]
?????

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Set No. 1

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

MECHANISMS AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
Aeronautical Engineering
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Give diagrammatic sketches of the following mechanisms and state on which kinematic chain each is based:
(a) Locomotive coupling rod linkage,
(b) Steam engine,
(c) oscillating cylinder engine,
(d) Hand pump.

[16]

2. For a symmetrical tangent cam operating a roller follower, find

(a) the distance between cam centre and nose radius
(b) nose radius,
(c) angle of contact of cam with straight flank with the following data.
Least radius of cam = 25 mm, roller radius = 20mm, total lift = 20 mm, angle
of lift = 750 and speed of the cam = 300 rpm. Assume that there is no dwell between
ascent and descent.
[16]
3. (a) Discuss the theories of failure and design procedure when a shaft is subjected
both bending and twisting moments simultaneously.
(b) A solid circular shaft is subjected to a bending moment of 300 N-m and torque
of 1000 N-m. The shaft is made of c-45 steel having ultimate tensile stress
of 70 N/mm2 and an ultimate shear stress of 50 N/mm2 . By assuming the
factor of safety as 6, determine the diameter of the shaft required.
[8+8]
4. Explain the types of instantaneous centres for a mechanism. Locate all the instantaneous centres for the mechanism shown in the figure 1. Determine the velocity
of point C and the angular velocity of link 3.

Take O2 A = BC = 150 mm, AB = O4 B = 250 mm, O2 O4 = 100 mm,

AC = 300 mm.

[16]

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Figure 1
5. The linkage in figure 3 has O2 A = 20 mm, AB = 50 mm AC = 35 mm and offset
= 10mm . The crank angle in the position shown is 340 and angle BAC = 380 . Find
the angular acceleration of coupler, linear acceleration of the points A, B and C for
the position shown. The angular velocity and angular acceleration of the driving
crank is 15 rad/s and 10 rad/s2 respectively.
[16]

Figure 3
6. The cam rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 500 rpm with minimum radius is
40 mm and the line of stroke of the follower is offset by 15 mm from the axis of the
cam and the displacement of the follower is to take place with uniform and equal
acceleration and retardation on both the outward and the return stroke with the
following data:

(a) follower to move outward through a distance of 20 mm during 1200 of rotation

(b) dwell for next 600

(c) return to initial position during 900 and dwell for the remaining 900 of rotation.
Then determine maximum velocity and acceleration during out ward stroke and
return stroke.
[16]
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7. (a) Under what conditions Scott-Russel mechanism traces out a straight line and
an Ellipse.
(b) A circle has OR as its diameter and a point Q lies on its circumference. Another point P lies on the line OQ produced. If OQ turns about O as centre
and the product OQ . OP remains constant, show that the point P moves
along a straight line perpendicular to the diameter OR.
[16]
8. (a) Explain the design procedure for spur gears for the specified load.
(b) List any four types of gears and discuss their applications along with the
materials of manufacture.
[8+8]
?????

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Set No. 3

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

MECHANISMS AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
Aeronautical Engineering
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain the types of instantaneous centres for a mechanism. Locate all the instantaneous centres for the mechanism shown in the figure 1. Determine the velocity
of point C and the angular velocity of link 3.
Take O2 A = BC = 150 mm, AB = O4 B = 250 mm, O2 O4 = 100 mm,
AC = 300 mm.

[16]

Figure 1
2. (a) Discuss the theories of failure and design procedure when a shaft is subjected
both bending and twisting moments simultaneously.
(b) A solid circular shaft is subjected to a bending moment of 300 N-m and torque
of 1000 N-m. The shaft is made of c-45 steel having ultimate tensile stress
of 70 N/mm2 and an ultimate shear stress of 50 N/mm2 . By assuming the
factor of safety as 6, determine the diameter of the shaft required.
[8+8]

3. The linkage in figure 3 has O2 A = 20 mm, AB = 50 mm AC = 35 mm and offset

= 10mm .The crank angle in the position shown is 340 and angle BAC = 380 . Find
the angular acceleration of coupler, linear acceleration of the points A, B and C for
the position shown. The angular velocity and angular acceleration of the driving
crank is 15 rad/s and 10 rad/s2 respectively.
[16]

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Figure 3
4. For a symmetrical tangent cam operating a roller follower, find
(a) the distance between cam centre and nose radius
(b) nose radius,
(c) angle of contact of cam with straight flank with the following data.
Least radius of cam = 25 mm, roller radius = 20mm, total lift = 20 mm, angle
of lift = 750 and speed of the cam = 300 rpm. Assume that there is no dwell between
ascent and descent.
[16]

5. Give diagrammatic sketches of the following mechanisms and state on which kinematic chain each is based:
(a) Locomotive coupling rod linkage,
(b) Steam engine,
(c) oscillating cylinder engine,
(d) Hand pump.

[16]

6. (a) Explain the design procedure for spur gears for the specified load.
(b) List any four types of gears and discuss their applications along with the
materials of manufacture.
[8+8]

7. The cam rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 500 rpm with minimum radius is
40 mm and the line of stroke of the follower is offset by 15 mm from the axis of the
cam and the displacement of the follower is to take place with uniform and equal
acceleration and retardation on both the outward and the return stroke with the
following data:

(a) follower to move outward through a distance of 20 mm during 1200 of rotation

(b) dwell for next 600
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(c) return to initial position during 900 and dwell for the remaining 900 of rotation.
Then determine maximum velocity and acceleration during out ward stroke and
return stroke.
[16]
8. (a) Under what conditions Scott-Russel mechanism traces out a straight line and
an Ellipse.
(b) A circle has OR as its diameter and a point Q lies on its circumference. Another point P lies on the line OQ produced. If OQ turns about O as centre
and the product OQ . OP remains constant, show that the point P moves
along a straight line perpendicular to the diameter OR.
[16]
?????

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