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1. It deals only with the motion of bodies without reference to the forces that cause them.
a) Kinetics
b) Motion
c) Kinematics
d) Acceleration
b) Motion
c) Force
d) Momentum
3. Cam in general maybe divided into two classes; uniform motion and _________
motion cam.
a) Reverse
b) gravity
c) decelerated
d) accelerated
b) Linear momentum
d) Impact
6. It is a property of matter, which causes it to resist any change in its motion or state of
rest.
a) Brake
b) Friction
c.) Inertia
d) Impulse
7. If the velocity of mass is the same all the time during which motion takes place is
called:
a) Deceleration
d) None of these
8. Statement that a given body is in static equilibrium means that the body cannot
a) have any type of motion
force
c) undergo any displacement
b) Curvilinear translation
d) Acceleration
10. An object thrown upward will return to earth the magnitude of the terminal velocity
equal to
a) zero
c) twice the initial velocity
11. The follower reciprocates or oscillates in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation
of the cam.
a) Radial cam
b) Cylindrical cam
c) Cam curves
d) Tangential cam
12. The follower reciprocates or oscillates in a plane parallel to the axis of rotation.
a) cam curves
b) cylindrical cam
c) tangential cam
d) Radial cam
13. A cone formed by elements, which are perpendicular to the elements of the pitch cone
at the large end.
a) cone distance
b) back cone
c) root cone
d) cone center
c) kinetic energy
d) flow work
b) rolling pairs
d) turning pairs
18. A cam where the follower reciprocates or oscillates in a plane parallel to the axis
of the cam is called:
a) circular cam
b) cylindrical cam
20. A vector quantity that describes both how fast it is moving and the direction in which
it is heated.
a) Acceleration
b) displacement
c) Motion
d) Velocity
21. Which of the following is the rate at which the velocity is changing?
a) Acceleration
b) Linear
c) Motion
d) Vertical
22. The direction of the ________ is toward the center of the circle in which, the study
moves.
a) centripetal acc. b) centrifugal acc.
c) radial cam
d) tangential
23. It is a device that changes the magnitude, direction or mode of application of a torque
or force while transmitting it for a particular purpose.
a) Frame
b) Machine
c) Mechanism
d) Structure
b) Vector composition
d) Vector resolution
b) absolute quantity
c) vector quantity
d) relative velocity
26. A plate, cylinder or other solid with a surface of contact so designed as to caused or
modify the motion of the piece.
a) Cam
b) Disc
c) Gear
b) velocity is negative
d) velocity is zero
d) Pulley
b) not constant
c) variable
d) zero
b) 6
c) 8
d) 12
b) 5
c) 6
d) 8
36. A cam with a roller follower would constitute which type of pair?
a) close pair
b) higher pair
c) lower pair
d) open pair
b) lower pairs
c) rolling pairs
d) spherical pairs
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
42. If a particle of a link has a velocity that changes both in magnitude and direction at
any instant, then
a) it must have only unidirectional acceleration
b) it must have two components of acceleration e.g., centripetal and tangential
c) it must have three components of acceleration e.g., centripetal, centrifugal and
tangential
d) it must have three components of acceleration e.g., centripetal, centrifugal and
gravitational
43. Select the one that is the highest pair.
a) Crosby indicator mechanism
d) sliding pair
45. The total number of instantaneous center for a mechanism of N links is equal to
a) 2N
b) (N-1)(N+1)
c) 2N(N-1)
d) N(N-1)/2
47. For kinematics chains formed by lower pair the relation between the number of joint J
is given by
a) L = 2/3(J+2)
b) L = 3/2(J+2)
c) L = 2/3(L+2)
d) L = 3/2(L+2)
50. It is one that is not appreciably deformed by the action of any external force or load.
a) rigid body
b) structure
c) Frame
d) Mechanism
Test 2
1. At a given section of an I beam the maximum bending stress occurs at the
a) max. shear stress area
c) web joint near the flange
b) neutral axis
d) outermost
d) resolution of
3. Two or more forces acting together, could be replaced by a single force with same
effect in a mass called:
a) couple of forces b) resolution of forces c) resultant
d) concurrent of forces
b) weights of object
c) normal of force
d) moment
d) Elastic limit
7. Internal stress exerted by the fibers to resist the action of outside force is called:
a) Shearing stress b) tensile stress
c) ultimate stress
d) compressive stress
8. Alloy steel axle under repeated load/stress will eventually fail if the load/stress is
above the endurance for the steel under consideration. The endurance limit of the steel
is therefore
a) equal to the allowable stress of the module of elasticity
b) equal to half of the ultimate strength
c) equal to module of elasticity
d) equal to 80% of the elastic limit
9. Moment of inertia is also called:
a) Modulus of elasticity
c) Radius of gyration
10. Defection of a beam is
b) Weep strength
d) None of these
b) Elasticity
c) Creep
d) Ductility
c) couple
d) non coplanar
b) coplanar
13. The ratio of the moment of inertia of the cross - section of the beam to the section
modulus is
a) equal to the radius of gyration
b) equal to the area of the cross-section
c) measure of a distance
d) dependent on modulus of elasticity of beam measure
14. The differential of the shear equation is which of the following:
a) bending moment of the beam
c) slope of the elastic curve
b) force
c) inertia
d) power
16. The changes in shape or geometry of the body due to action of a force on it is called
deformation or
a) shearing stress
b) stresses
b) all of these
c) stiffness
d) toughness
18. The property of a material that relates the lateral strain to longitudinal strain is called:
a) stress
b) strain
c) poissons ratio
d) endurance limit
19. The single force which produces the same effect upon a body as two or more forces
acting together is called:
a) Resultant force b) co-planar force
c) couple
d) non-coplanar force
d) composition of forces
22. In general, the design stress and factor of safety are related as follows
a) design stress = ultimate stress times factor of safety
b) design stress = ultimate stress divided by factor of safety
c) factor of safety = design stress divided ultimate stress
d) ultimate stress = factor of safety divided by design stress
23. Stresses that are independent to loads are known as:
a) Working stresses b) Operating stresses c) residual stresses d) shear stresses
24. The ratio of unit lateral deformation to unit longitudinal deformation is called:
a) poissons ratio b) willans line
c) modulus of elasticity
d) deformation
c) combined forces
d) concurrent forces
26. Endurance strength is nearly proportional to the ultimate strength but not with
a) yield strength
b) design stress
c) shear stress
d) all of these
d) tensile stress
29. The product of the resultant of all forces acting on a body and the time that the
resultant acts.
a) angular impulse b) angular momentum c) Linear impulse
d) linear momentum
30. The system of forces and opposite collinear forces are added, which of the following
if any is true?
a) equilibrium is destroyed
c) none of these is true
b) equilibrium is maintained
d) an unbalance of moment exist
31. What is the property of a material, which resists forces acting to pull the material
apart?
a) shear strength
b) tensile strength
32. What is the metal characteristic to withstand forces that causes twisting?
a) torsional strength b) modulus of elasticity c) twisting moment d) elasticity
33. The unit deformation is called
a) torsion
b) strain
c) stress
d) shear
34. The total amount of permanent extension of the gage length measured after specimen
has fractured and is expressed as percentage increase of the original length.
a) elongation
b) strain
c) stress
d) elastic limit
d) elastic limit
36. The maximum stress, which is reached during a tension test is called
a) stress
b) elasticity
c) strain
d) tensile strength
a) strain
b) stress
c) deformation
39. The ability of material or metal to resist being crushed is
d) elastic modulus
b) tensile strength
c) bearing strength
d) torsional strength
41. The ratio of stress to strain within the elastic limit is called
a) creep
b) modulus of rigidity
c) modulus of elasticity
d) poissons ratio
42. The ability of metal to withstand loads without breaking down is termed as
a) strain
b) stress
c) elasticity
d) strength
43. The last point at which a material may be stretched a still return to its underformed
condition upon release of the stress.
a) rupture limit
limit
b) elastic limit
44. The deformation that results from a stress and is expressed in terms of the amount of
deformation per inch.
a) elongation
b) strain
c) poissons ratio
d) elasticity
45. The internal resistance a material offers to being deformed and is measured in terms
of applied load.
a) strain
b) elasticity
c) stress
d) resilience
46. The maximum stress induced in a material when subjected to alternating or repeated
loading without causing failure.
a) Ultimate strength
strength
b) yield strength
c) endurance strength
d) rupture
47. The maximum stress to which a material may be subjected before failure occurs is
called:
a) Rupture strength b) ultimate strength c) Yield strength
d) proportional limit
48. The total deformation measured in the direction of the line of stress.
a) strain
b) elasticity
c) elongation
d) contraction
49. The total resistance that a material offers to an applied load is called
a) friction torque
b) stress
c) rigidity
d) compressive force
50. The ability of metal to withstand forces thus following a number of twist.
a) shear strength b) bearing strength
c) endurance limit
d) deformation
Test 3
1. The ratio of the ultimate stress to the allowable stress.
a) proportionality constant b) strain
c) Modulus
d) Factor of safety
2. In a cantilever beam with a concentrated load at the free end, the moment is
a) constant along the beam
b) maximum at the wall
c) maximum half way out on the beam d) maximum at the free end
3. The greatest unit pressure the soil can continuously withstand.
a) yield point
d) point of rupture
4. A specimen is subjected to a load. When the load is removed the strain disappears.
From this information, which of the following can be deducted about this material?
a) It is elastic.
5. A cantilever beam having a uniformly increasing load toward the fixed end
a)
b)
c)
d)
b) yield stress
c) ultimate stress
d) allowable stress
b) stress
c) elasticity
d) rigidity
9. If the areas of cross-sections of square and circular beams are the same and both are
put to equal bending moment then the correct statement is
a) both the beams are equally economical b) both the beams are equally strong
c) the circular beam is more economical d) the square beam is more economical
10. Ties are load carrying members that carry
a) axial compressive loads
c) prestressing thick cylinders
c) tangential stress
b) proof resilience
c) modulus of resilience
15. The elongation of a conical bar under its own weight is equal to
a) one fourth that of a prismatic bar of the same length
d)
16. Which one is the incorrect statement about true stress-strain method?
a)
b)
c)
d)
18. When a part is constrained to move and heated, it develops what kind of stress?
a) compressive stress
b) principal stress
c) shear stress
d) tensile stress
19. For steel, the ultimate strength in shear as compared to in tension is nearly
a) one-half
b) one-third
c) one-fourth
d) the same
b) modulus of elasticity
c) modulus of rigidity
d) unit stress
21. The ultimate tensile stress of mild steel, as compared to its ultimate compressive
stress will be
a) less
b) more
22. The relation between modulus of elasticity E and modulus of elasticity in shear G,
bulk modulus of elasticity K and Poissons ratio is given by
a) E = Gu
(1+2u)
b) E = G (u + 1)
c) E = 2g(u+1)
d) E = 4G
23. When shear force is zero along a section, the bending moment at that section will be
a) maximum
b) minimum
c) minimum or maximum
d) zero
24. The stress-strain curve for a glass rod during tensile test is
a) an irregular
b) a parabola
c) a sudden break
d) a straight line
25. The ratio of average shear stress to maximum shear stress for a circular section is
equal to
a) 2
b) 2/3
c) 3/2
d)
26. The ratio of bulk modulus for Poissons ratio of 0.25 will be equal to
a) 3/2
b) 5/16
c) 1
d) 2
29. The slenderness ratio of a column is generally defined as the ratio of its
a)
b)
c)
d)
32. The ratio of the moment of inertia of the cross-section of a beam to the section
modulus is
a) equal to the radius of gyration
b) equal to the area of the cross section
c) a measure of distance
d) multiplied by the bending moment to determine the stress
33. Structural steel elements subjected to torsion develop what kind of stress?
a) bending stress b) compressive stress c) shearing stress d) tensile stress
34. The bending moment at a section of a beam is derived from the
a) sum of the moments of all external forces on one side of the section
b) difference between the moments on one side of the section and the
opposite side
c) sum of the moments of all external forces on both sides of the section
d) sum of the moments of all external forces between supports
35. The stress concentration factor
a)
b)
c)
d)
37. Hookes law for an isotropic homogeneous medium experiencing one dimensional
stress is known as
a)
b)
c)
d)
Stress = E (strain)
Strain = E (stress)
(Force)(Area) = E (change in length/length)
strain energy = E (internal energy)
41. The area of the shear diagram of a beam between any two points on the beam is equal
to the
a)
b)
c)
d)
44. Which of the following best describes the 0.2% offset yield stress?
a)
b)
c)
d)
45. Under very low deformation and at high temperature it is possible to have some
plastic flow in a crystal at a shear stress lower than the critical shear stress.
What is this phenomenon called?
a) Slip
b) Twinning
c) Creep
d) Shearing
46. In a stress-strain diagram what is the correct term for the stress level at e = 0.20%
offset?
a) Elastic limit
b) Plastic limit
b) Plane
c) High load
d) Repeated load
48. A specimen is subjected to a load. When the load is removed, the strain disappears.
From this information, which of the following can be deduced about this material?
a)
b)
c)
d)
It is elastic.
It is plastic.
It is has a high modulus of elasticity.
It is ductile.
b) 0.5
c) 0.55
d) 0.60
b) long side
c) medium side
d) short side
Test 4
1. In a specification schedule is used when the pipe specified as schedule 80, the pipe
corresponds to the
a)
b)
c)
d)
2. The modulus of elasticity for ordinary steel usually falls between ________ million
pounds per square inch.
a) 26 to 28
b) 28 to 31
c) 20 to 45
d) 50 to 30
c) stiffness
d) rigidity
b) quality
4. The modulus of elasticity for most metals in compression is usually taken as that in
a) tension
b) bearing
c) torsion
d) yield
b) Proportional constant
c) Section modulus
d) Strain
6. For a symmetrical cross-section beam the flexural stress is _______ when the
vertical shear is maximum.
a) infinity
b) maximum
c) minimum
d) zero
b) less than
c) more than
d) approximately the
8. It has been said that 80% of the failures of machine parts have been due to
a) compression
b) fatigue failures
c) negligence
d) torsion
9. Cazand quotes values for steel showing Sn/Su ratios, often called endurance ratio, from
a) 0.23 to 0.65
b) 0.34 to 0.45
c) 0.34 to 0.87
d) 0.63 to 0.93
10. The discontinuity or change of section, such as scratches, holes, bends, or grooves is a
a) stress raiser
b) stress functioning
c) stress raiser
d) stress relieving
c) service factor
d) stress
12. In a part at uniform temperature and not acted upon by an external load, any internal
stress that exists is called:
a) Control stress
b) Form stress
c) Residual stress
d) Superposed stress
b) Initial tension
c) Residual stress
d) None of these
b) Buckingham
c) Buckling
d) Stability
15. The ratio of the length of the column and the radius of gyration of the cross-sectional
area about a centroidal axis is called
a) contact ratio
ratio
b) constant ratio
c) power factor
d) slenderness
b) Eulers formula
c) Moment formula
d) Slender
b) monoaxial
c) triaxial
d) uniaxial
b) monoaxial
c) triaxial
d) uniaxial
19. If all the principal stresses have finite values, the system is
a) biaxial
b) monoaxial
c) triaxial
d) uniaxial
20. Under theories of failure for static loading of ductile material, the design stress is the
a)
b)
c)
d)
21. Under theories of failure, the value of shear stress is ______ that of tensile stress.
a) equal
b) double
c) half
d) three times
22. The theory of mechanics of materials shows that the results from the octahedral shear
stress theory and those from the maximum distortion energy theory are ________.
a) more than
b) less than
c) relevant
d) the same
23. A kind of stress that is caused by forces acting along or parallel to the area is called
a) Bearing stress
b) Shearing stress
c) Tangential stress
d) tensile stess
24. Obtained by dividing the differential load dF by the dA over which it acts.
a) Elasticity
b) Elongation
c) Strain
d) Stress
25. The highest ordinate in the stress strain diagram or curve is called
a) elastic limit
b) rapture strength
c) ultimate strength
d) yield point
26. A pair of forces equal in magnitude opposite in direction, and not in the same line is
called
a) couple
b) momentum
c) parallel forces
d) torque
27. Framework composed of members joined at their ends to form a rigid structure is
known as :
a) Joists
b) Machine
c) Purlins
d) Truss
28. The ratio of the tensile stress to the tensile strain is called
a) Bulk modulus
modulus
b) Hookes law
c) Shear modulus
d) Young
29. The ratio of the volume stress to the volume strain is called the coefficient of volume
elasticity or
a) bulk modulus
modulus
b) Hookes law
c) shear modulus
d) Young
b) a traverse force
c) a bending moment
d) all of these
b) deformation
c) Modulus of rigidity
d) Young modulus
34. The stress beyond which the material will not return to its original shape when
unloaded, but will retain a permanent deformation is termed as
a) elastic limit
b) proportional limit
c) yield point
d) yield strength
35. Refers to the actual stress the material has when under load.
a) Allowable stress
stress
b) Factor of safety
c) Ultimate strength
d) Working
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
38. The load acts over a smaller area, and the ________ continues to increase
unit failure.
a) actual stress
b) allowable stress
c) compressive stress
d) tensile stress
39. In the stress-strain diagram where there is a large increase in strain with little or
no increase in stress is called
a) Endurance strength
strength
b) Ultimate strength
c) Rapture strength
d) Yield
b) column
c) beam
d) frame
41. Which type of load that is applied slowly and is never removed?
a) Uniform load
b) Static load
c) Equilibrium load
d) Impact load
42. When varying loads are applied that are not regular in their amplitude, the
loading is called
a) Repeated loading b) Random loading c) Reversed loading d) Fluctuating
loading
43. A measure of the relative safety of a load-carrying component is termed as
a) design factor
b) load factor
c) ratio factor
d) demand factor
44. The condition, which causes actual stresses in machine members to be higher than
nominal values predicted by the elementary direct and combined stress equations.
a) Stress concentration factor
factor
b) Stress factor
c) Design factor
d) Load
45. The stress value, which is used, in the mathematical determination of the required
size of the machine member.
a) Endurance stress
stress
b) Design stress
c) Maximum stress
d) Normal
46. Typical values for Poissons ratio of cast iron is in the range of
a) 0.30 to 0.33
b) 0.27 to 0.30
c) 0.25 to 0.27
d) 0.35 to 0.45
b) 0.27 to 0.30
c) 0.25 to 0.27
d) 0.35 to 0.45
48. Typical values for Poissons ratio of aluminum and titanium is in the range of
a) 0.25 to 0.27
b) 0.27 to 0.30
c) 0.30 to 0.33
d) 0.35 to 0.45
49. The angle of inclination of the planes on which the principal stresses act is called
a) normal plane
b) principal plane
c) tangential plane
d) traverse plane
Test 5
1. Torsional deflection is a significant consideration in the design of shaft and the limit
should be in the range of ________ degrees/foot of length.
a) 0.004 to 0.006
b) 0.08 to 1
c) 0.006 to 0.008
d) 0.008 to 1
2. For a universal joint shaft angle should be _________ degrees maximum and
much less if in high rotational speed.
a) 12
b) 16
c) 15
d) 14
3. It is a good design practice for steel line shafting to consider a limit to the linear
deflection of ________ inch/foot length maximum.
a) 0.050
b) 0.010
c) 0.020
d) 0.060
a) Cam
b) Plate
c) Shaft
d) Flywheel
5. A stationary member carrying pulleys, wheels and etc. that transmit power is called:
a) Axle
b) Propeller shaft
c) Turbine shaft
d) Machine shaft
b) Jack shaft
c) Main shaft
d) Head shaft
7. Which of the following shaft intermediate between a line shaft and a driven shaft?
a) Counter shaft
b) Jack shaft
c) Head Shaft
b) Head shafts
c) Medium shafts
d) Spindles
9. For shafts, the shear due to bending is a maximum at the neutral plane where the
normal stress is
a) constant
b) maximum
c) minimum
d) zero
10. Criteria for the limiting torsional deflection vary from 0.08 per foot of length for
machinery shafts to _______ per foot.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
11. For transmission shafts the allowable deflection is one degree in a length of
_________ diameters.
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
12. An old rule of thumb for transmission shafting is that the deflection should not exceed
____________ of length between supports.
a) 0.01 in. per foot
foot
13. In general for machinery shafts, the permissible deflection may be closer to
a) 0.02 in/ft
b) 0.01 in/ft
c) 0.002 in/ft
d) 0.030 in/ft
14. The speed at which the center of mass will equal the deflecting forces on the shaft
with its attached bodies will then vibrate violently, since the centrifugal force
b) Geometrical speed
c) Mean speed
d) Unit speed
15. For shaft, the minimum value of numerical combined shock and fatigue factor to be
applied in every case to the computed bending moment is
a) 1.0
b) 1.3
c) 1.5
d) 1.8
16. It is suggested that the design factor on the yield strength be about 1.5 for the smooth
load, about 2 to 2.25 for minor shock loads, and _________ when the loading reverse
during operation.
a) 3.0
b) 4.0
c) 3.5
d) 4.5
18. For a circular shaft subjected to torque the value of shear stress
a)
b)
c)
d)
is uniform throughout
has maximum value at the axis
has maximum value at the surface
is zero at the axis and linearly increases to a maximum value at the surface
of the shaft
axis of load
perpendicular to the axis of load
minimum cross-section
least radius of gyration
clad material
composite material
homogeneous material
heterogeneous material
a)
b)
c)
d)
22. A simply supported beam has a uniformly distributed load on it, the bending moment
is
a) triangle
b) parabola
c) semi-circle
d) rectangle
b) crank shaft
c) transmission shaft
d) line shaft
b) rocker shaft
c) crank shaft
d) valve guard
26. The value of allowable stresses which are generally used in practice for main
transmitting shafts is
a) 282 kg/cm2
b) 423 kg/cm2
c) 599 kg/cm2
d) 620 kg/cm2
27. The value of allowable stresses which are generally used in practice for line
shafts carrying pulleys is
a) 150 kg/cm2
b) 282 kg/cm2
c) 423 kg/cm2
d) 550 kg/cm2
28. The value of allowable stresses which are generally used in practice for small,
short shafts, countershafts is
a) 282 kg/cm2
b) 599 kg/cm2
c) 650 kg/cm2
d) 750 kg/cm2
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
b) dead
c) strong
d) none of these
b) tie rod
c) push rod
d) spindle
33. In the overdrive transmission system the rotation speed of ________ rest higher
than that of engines speed.
a) main shaft
b) crank shaft
c) propeller shaft
d) machine shaft
b) decreases
c) keeps appropriate
d) none of these
35. The transmission system incorporates clutch, gear box, and propeller shaft and
a) brake
b) differential
c) steering
d) main shafting
b) more than
c) less than
b) after
c) parallel to
d) adjacent to
38. In the top gear, the rotational speeds of _________ remain the same
a)
b)
c)
d)
a) in the same
b) different
c) reverse
b) Axle
c) Counter shaft
d) Machine shaft
b) bending
c) axial
d) all of these
c) 24 ft
b) 20 ft
43. Centrifugal separators that operate at speeds ________ also employ these flexible
shafts.
a)
b)
c)
d)
b) AISI 3150
c) AISI 4063
d) AISI 33000
45. The process of redistributing the mass attached to a rotating body in order to reduce
vibrations arising from a centrifugal force.
a) Shaft coupling
balancing
b) Shaft balancing
c) Shaft hooper
d) stator
46. In many cases the _________ of the shaft is an import design feature.
a) deflections
b) rigidity
c) size
d) strength
c) brass
d) bronze
b) cast iron
b) Cast iron
c) Mild steel
d) Aluminum
49. Cold drawing produces a ________ shaft that hot rolling, but with higher
residual stresses.
a) weaker
b) stronger
c) harder
Test 6
1. A type of coupling that allows slight amount of torsional angular flexibility due to
introduction with some elastic material cylindrically wrapped around the bolts in the
flange.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2. Which of the following keys that is square or flat and tapered with head?
a) Pin key
b) Saddle key
c) Gib-head keys
d) None of these
b) Square key
c) Saddle key
d) A & B above
b) Saddle key
c) Gib-head key
d) None of these
5. A key with one of several patented methods of keying is driven or pressed into a
hole that is small enough to close the slit, assembled in radial direction.
a) Fit key
b) Saddle key
c) Roll Pin
d) Pin key
b) Normal keys
c) Saddle keys
d) Roll Pin
7. A key that allows the hub to move along the shaft but prevents the rotation of the shaft.
a) Woodruff key
b) Feather key
c) Gibbs key
d) Square key
b) Press fit
c) Sliding
d) All of these
9. Used for permanent fits and are similar to involute splines except that the pressure
angle is 14.5 deg.
a) Separation load
serrations
b) Stub serrations
c) Spline shaft
d) Involute
b) shear
c) tension
d) double shear
b) automobiles
c) bicycles
d) machine tools
b) Sunk key
c) Tangent key
15. If a square key and shaft are to be of the same material and of equal strength the
length of key would be equal to
a) d
b) 0.75 d
c) 1.2 d
d) 1.5 d
16. A type of key that is used in self-aligning machine key made by a side milling cutter
in the form of a segment of a disk.
a) Kennedy key
b) Saddle key
c) Tangent key
d) Woodruff key
17. A female mating member that forms a groove in the shaft to which the key fits.
a) Key path
b) Key way
c) Key holder
d) Key hole
18. A square taper key fitted into a keyway of square section and driven from opposite
ends of the hub is known as
a) Barth key
b) Feather key
c) Kennedy key
d) Saddle key
19. A machine member employed at the interface of a pair of mating male and female
circular cross-sectioned members to prevent relative angular motion between these
mating.
a) Key way
b) Key
c) Constant key
d) Variable key
b) tapered
c) parallel
d) tangent
21. Permanent keys made integral with the shaft and fitting into key ways broached
into the mating hub.
a) Square keys
b) Splines
c) Woodruff keys
d) Kennedy keys
22. A type of square key with bottom two corners beveled is called
a) Flat key
b) Feather key
c) Barth key
d) Woodruff key
a) 600 psi
b) 800 psi
c) 1000 psi
d) 1200 psi
b) 60
c) 75
d) 90
b) 90
c) 1200
d) 1800
26. The permissible crushing stress is about _________ times the permissible shear
stress.
a) 1.5
b) 1.7
c) 1.9
d) 1.10
27. Practical considerations required that the hub length should be at least _________
to obtain a good grip.
a) 1.2D
b) 1.5D
c) 1.7D
d) 1.9D
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
29. A pin that is cylindrical in shape with a head on one end and a radial through hole in
the other end.
a) Clevis pins
b) Taper pins
c) Dower pins
d) Taper pins
30. Used for the attachment of levers, wheels and similar devices onto shafts for lightduty service.
a) Clevis pins
b) Cotter pins
c) Dowel pins
d) Taper pins
31. The key fits into mating grooves in the shaft and mating member is called
a) Key way
b) Key path
c) Key hole
d) None of these
b) Involute serrations
c) King pins
d) Shear pins
33. A coupling that transmits power via the frictional forces induced by pulling the
Flange coupling
Flange compression coupling
Ribbed compression coupling
Rigid coupling
34. What is used for absorbing some shock and vibration that may appear on one shaft
and of preventing the occurrence of reversed stresses caused by the shaft deflecting at
the coupling.
a) Flange coupling
these
b) Flexible coupling
c) Rigid coupling
d) None of
35. For a single Hookes coupling the shaft angle should not be greater than
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 30
A rigid coupling
A type of flange coupling
Used for collinear coupling
Used for non-collinear shafts
flexible
used for collinear shafts
used for non-collinear shafts
used only on small shafts rotating at low speed
b) flange
c) key
d) shaft
b) shear forces
c) compression
d) tensile forces
40. Which of the following mechanical devices is used for uniting or connecting parts
of a mechanical system?
a) Coupling
b) Keys
c) Splines
d) Flexible coupling
41. A coupling that employs a fluid to provide angular flexibility between the input and
output shafts.
a) Rigid coupling
coupling
b) Flexible coupling
c) Hydraulic coupling
d) Oldham
42. Which of the following type of coupling is used with collinear shafts?
a) Collar coupling
coupling
b) Rigid coupling
c) Flexible coupling
d) Hydraulic
43. A type of coupling used to connect shafts that have lateral misalignment.
a) Compression coupling
coupling
b) Collar coupling
44. A coupling that is composed of two slotted members, which are connected by a
continuous steel spring, and lies in the slots.
a) Ajax coupling
b) Falk coupling
c) Lord coupling
d) Slip coupling
45. Shaft couplings are used in machinery for several purposes. The most common
purpose of shaft coupling is
a)
b)
c)
d)
to provide for the connection of shafts of units that are manufactured separately
to provide for misalignment of the shafts
to reduce the transmission of shock loads from one shaft to another
all of the above
46. Typical hub length falls between _________ where D is the shaft diameter
a) 1.2D and 1.8D
47. The diameter of the large end of the pin should be ________ the shaft diameter.
a)
b) 1/3
c)
d) 3/2
48. The most common type of sliding action fastener and is widely used on doors is the
a) Pawl fastener
b) Magnetic fastener
c) Sliding fastener
d) Screw fastener
49. When the key is not fitted on all four sides experience has shown that, the permissible
crushing stress is about ____________ times the permissible shear stress.
a) 1.3
b) 1.5
c) 1.7
d) 1.9
50. The mechanical fastening that connects shafts together for power transmission.
a) Coupling
b) Key
c) Splines
Test 7
1. Top surface joining two sides of thread in screw is known as
a) Pitch
b) Top flank
c) Top land
d) Crest
b) thread shear
c) straight thread
d) taper thread
b) Chamfer
c) Crest
d) Flute
4. The surface connecting the cast and roots of the screw thread.
a) Lead angle
b) Length of engagement
c) Top land
d) Flank
5. The theoretical profile of the thread for a length of one pitch in the axial plane on
which design forms of both the external threads are based.
a)
b)
c)
d)
6. The top and bottom-land for gears is similar formed as to crest and ________ for
screw thread.
a) flank
b) root
c) flank tooth
d) top land
b) 5/8 inch
c) inch
d) 7/16 inch
8. The angle included between the sides of the thread measured in an axial plane
in a screw thread.
a) Angle of thread
Arc of contact
Depth of engagement
Length of engagement
Axis of contact
b) bolt
c) gear
d) all of these
b) minor diameter
c) stress area
d) mean diameter
12. A _________ is a kind of thread in which the width of the thread and the space
between threads are approximately equal.
a) square thread
thread
b) acme thread
c) buttress thread
d) whit worth
b) UNC
c) UNF
d) UNEF
14. A type of bolt commonly used in the construction that is threaded in both ends.
a) Stud bolt
bolt
d) Hex
b) Tachometer
c) Tensor
d) Torque wrench
16. One of the following is not a tap used for cutting threads in holes.
a) Tapping tap
b) Plug tap
c) Taper tap
d) Bottoming tap
17. Type of bolt intended for use in bolting wooden parts together or wood to metal.
It has a short portion of shank just underneath a round head, which is designed
to keep the bolt from turning in the wood when the nut is tightened.
a) U-bolt
b) Carriage bolt
c) Eye bolt
d) Stud bolt
18. A cylindrical bar or steel with threads formed around it and grooves or flutes running
lengthwise in it, intersecting with the threads to form cutting edges. It is used to cut
internal threads.
a) Groove
b) Lap
c) Tap
d) Flute
19. A kind of bolt, which has no head but instead has threads on bolts ends.
a) Stud bolt
c) Square bolt
d) Hex bolt
20. Refers to the diameter of the imaginary cylinder that bounds the crest of an external
thread.
a) Mean diameter
diameter
b) Stress diameter
c) Minor diameter
d) Major
21. The distance in inches a screw thread advances axially in one turn.
a) Lead
b) Circular pitch
c) Pitch
d) Mean pitch
22. Which of the following type of threads recommended for general use?
a) UNC
b) UNEF
c) UNF
d) NC
b) UNEF
c) UNF
d) NC
24. Which of the following type of threads are useful in aeronautical equipments?
a) UNC
b) UNEF
c) UNF
d) NC
25. It is used on bolts for high-pressure pipe flanges, cylinder head studs etc.
a) UNC
b) UNEF
c) UNF
d) 8UN
b) Fastener
c) Rivet
d) None of these
27. Which one that has no nut and turns into a threaded hole?
a) Rivet
b) Screw
c) Stud bolt
d) U-bolt
28. Refers to an old name for an unfinished through bolt, comes with a square.
a) Coupling bolt
bolt
b) Machine bolt
c) Stud bolt
d) Automobile
29. Which type of bolt that finished all over, usually having coarse threads?
a) Coupling bolt
bolt
b) Machine bolt
c) Stud bolt
d) Automobile
30. A type of bolt distinguished by a short portion of the shank underneath the head
being square or finned or ribbed.
a) Carriage bolt
b) Coupling bolt
c) Machine bolt
d) Stud bolt
31. It is a type of bolt threaded on both ends that can be used where a through bolt
is impossible.
a) Carriage bolt
b) Coupling bolt
c) Machine bolt
d) Stud bolt
b) Carriage bolt
c) Stove bolt
d) Mini bolt
33. A large wood screw is used to fasten machinery and equipments to a wooden
base.
a) Lag screw
b) Log screw
c) Wood screw
d) None of these
34. The length of contact in a tapped hole should be a minimum of about ___________
for cast iron.
a) D
b) 1.5D
c) 1.2D
d) 2D
35. When the location of bolt is such that it would normally be shear, it is better
practice to use a
a) dummy bolts
b) mid-pins
c) crank pins
d) dowel pins
36. A locking device used to maintain pressure between the threads of the bolt and nut.
a) Gasket
b) Lock nuts
c) Lock washer
d) Lock out
b) pitch diameter
c) minor diameter
d) none of the
b) flank
c) root
d) top surface
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
43. Foundation bolts should be at least ____________ times the diameter of the
anchor bolt.
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
d) 18
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
45. Anchor bolts should be embedded in concrete at least ___________ times the bolt
diameter.
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
46. The screw thread commonly used for transmission of motion is one of the
following types of ___________ threads.
a) acme
b) vee
c) knuckle
d) British Association
b) square threads
c) acme threads
d) v-threads
b) Screw
c) Fastener
d) None of the
49. When the threads are of opposite hand, the driven screw moves rapidly is known as
a) Bearing screw
b) Compound screw
c) Differential screw
d) Set screw
b) 1.5
c) 1.8
d) 2.0
c) 6 x 9
d) 6 x 21
Test 8
1. Extra flexible hoisting rope applications is
a) 6 x 27
b) 6 x 37
2. All terms and abbreviations deal with wire rope arrangement except this ________
which deals with rope materials strength .
a) performed
b) IWRC
c) Mps
d) Lang lay
3. One of the following materials is not mentioned for wire rope pulley / sheave
applications.
a) Plastic
b) Iron
c) Paper
d) Copper alloy
4. The factor of safety generally applied in wire rope design starts at 3-4 for standing rope
application, 5-12 for operating rope and __________ for hazard to life and properly
application like foundry operation.
a) higher value
b) 7 10
c) 8 10
d) 10 18
5. In the selection of wire rope, regular lay means wires and standards are arranged in the
following manner _________
a)
b)
c)
d)
b) Stress relieving
c) Auto frettage
d) Countersinking
7. When two touching surface have a high contact pressure and when these surfaces have
minute relative motion a phenomenon called
a) Carving
b) Friction
c) Fretting
d) Prestressing
b) pressure casting
c) extrusion
d) centrifugal casting
12. Assuming longitudinal strain to be constant at any point in the thickness of the
cylinder, the radial stress Sr and hoop stress Sh are related as
a)
b)
c)
d)
Sr Sh = constant
Sr + Sh = constant
Sr/Sh = constant
Sr Sh/Sr = constant
13. Thin cylindrical shell of diameter d and thickness t when subjected to internal
pressure P, if Poissons ratio of material is , the circumferential or hoop strain is
a) Pd(1-2)/2tE
b) Pd(1-2)/4tE
c) Pd(1/2 - )/2tE
d) Pd(1/2-)/4tE
14. A cylinder in which the ratio of the wall thickness to the inside diameter is
___________ may be called a thin cylinder
a) less than 0.05
15. External pressure tubes in boilers are designed with an apparent factor of safety of
a) 1 to 3
b) 4 to 6
c) 5 to 7
d) 8 to 10
16. Refers to a hollow product of round or any other cross section having a continuous
periphery.
a) Gear
b) Flywheel
c) Sphere
d) Tube
17. The thickness should be multiplied by _________ to obtain the nominal wall
thickness.
a) 5/8
b) 8/5
c) 7/8
d) 8/7
d) Hard-walled cylinders
19. To obtain safe working pressure the critical pressure, should be at least ______
times the working pressure.
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
20. The radial pressure between the cylinders at the surface of contact depends on
the ___________ of the materials.
a) strength
b) hardness
c) modulus of elasticity
d) modulus of rigidity
b) 6 by 19
c) 6 by 37
d) 8 by 19
23. A wire rope that the wires and strands are twisted in opposite direction.
a) Long lay
b) Lang lay
c) Regular lay
d) Performed
24. A wire rope that the wires and strands are twisted in the same direction.
a) Long lay
b) Lang lay
c) Performed
d) Non-performed
b) 6 x 25 IWRC
c) 7 x 7 IWRC
d) 6 x 8 IWRC
c) 6 x 19 IWRC
d) 7 x 26 IWRC
b) 6 x 21 IWRC
27. A type of rope used for lines, hawsers, overheated cranes, hoists.
a) 6 x 34 IWRC
b) 6 x 35 IWRC
c) 6 x 37 IWRC
d) 6 x 45 IWRC
b) chromium
c) wrought iron
d) high-carbon steel
30. The minimum suggested design factor of ________ for ropes miscellaneous hoisting
equipment.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
31. To avoid excessive wear rate the recommended limiting pressure for 6 x 19 rope is
___________ for cast iron.
a) 200 psi
b) 300 psi
c) 400 psi
d) 500 psi
32. To avoid excessive wear rate the recommended limiting pressure for 6 x 19 rope is
________ for cast steel.
a) 700 psi
b) 900 psi
c) 1000 psi
d) 1200 psi
33. To avoid excessive wear rate the recommended limiting pressure for 6 x 19 rope
is ___________ for manganese steel.
a) 2000 psi
b) 2300 psi
c) 2500 psi
d) 3000 psi
34. Wire ropes are made from cold-drawn wires that are first wrapped into
a) layer
b) segment
c) strands
d) none of these
35. The designation 6 by 7 indicates the rope is made of six strands each containing
a) 7 pieces
b) 7 diameters
c) 7 wires
d) 7 strands
b) copper
c) bronze
37. The ratio of the strength of all the inside wires to the strength of all the wires in
the rope is
a) excess strength
b) reserve strength
c) factor of safety
d) ratio of factor
b) cranes
c) tramways
39. Tests and theoretical investigations by J.F. Howe indicate that for steel ropes of the
ordinary constructions the value of modulus of elasticity is
a) 10,000,000 psi
b) 10,500,000 psi
c) 11,000,000 psi
d) 12,000,000 psi
40. Average mine-hoist practice is to use drums ______________ times the rope
diameter.
a) 60 to 70
b) 60 to 80
c) 60 to 90
d) 60 to 100
b) 71d
c) 72d
d) 73d
42. What is the recommended sheave diameter for standard hoisting rope?
a) 40d
b) 45d
c) 50d
d) 55d
43. What is the recommended sheave diameter for extra-flexible hoisting rope?
a) 30d
b) 31d
c) 32d
d) 33d
44. Wire ropes are made from cold-drawn wires that are first wrapped into
a) pulp
b) strands
c) helices
d) hemp
b) 3.5
c) 4.0
d) 5.0
b) 5.0
c) 7.0
d) 9.0
b) 6 x 19
c) 6 x 37
d) 7 x 7
48. The strength of the rope is always ____________ the sum of the strength of wires
a) less than
b) more than
c) equal
d) the same
b) 5
c) 6 x 37
c) 7
d) 7 x 7
d) 9