Fayoum University 2nd Year Industrial

Faculty of Engineering Midterm Exam – April, 2015

Industrial Engineering Dept. Measurements Full Marks: 80, Time:2 Hours

 Assume any missing data.

Answer all the following questions:
Question (1): [15 Marks]
Select the most appropriate answer from the multiple choices given:
1. The error in measurement may occur due to
a. inexperience of a person
b. the faulty apparatus
c. inappropriate method
d. due to all reasons in a, b and c

2. The uncertainty in a measurement may occur due to

a. limitation of an instrument
b. natural variation of the object to be measured
c. inadequate of technique
d. all given in a , b and c
3. Random errors can be reduced by
a. taking zero correction
b. comparing the instrument with another more accurate one
c. taking mean of several measurement
d. all methods explained in a, b and c
4. Smaller the least count of the instrument more is the measurement
a. accurate
b. precise
c. accurate and precise
d. none of these
5. Total uncertainty, in result obtained from the subtraction of two measurement,
is equal to
a. sum of their absolute uncertainties
b. difference of their absolute uncertainties
c. product of their absolute uncertainties
d. division of their absolute uncertainties
6. Zero error of the instrument is a type of
a. random error
b. personal error
c. systematic error
d. classified error

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 7. If the reading is taken with measuring scale whose minimum division is 1mm,
then the correct reading is:
a. 0.2145 m
b. 0.21 m
c. 0.214 m
d. none of these
8. The static error bank of an instrument does not include
a. Hysteresis in the instrument
b. Electrical draft
c. Non-linearity
d. All of the above
e. none of these

9. There are 20 divisions in 4 cm of the main scale. The vernier scale has 10
divisions. The least count of the instrument is
a. 0.05 cm
b. 0.5 cm
c. 5.0 cm
d. 0.005 cm
10. The Profilometer is used for measuring
a. geometric Form
b. length
c. surface finish
d. angle
Question (2): [25 Marks]
1. What is the need of calibration?

2. Classify the comparator according to the principles used for obtaining

magnification with examples.
3. A thermocouple behaves approximately as a first-order system. The element is
initially at a temperature of 45˚C and suddenly subjected to a temperature of
100˚C. After a period of 6 s the thermocouple indicates a temperature of 70˚C.
Calculate the 90 percent rise time for the thermocouple.
Question (4): [20 Marks]
1. Explain how the component shown in fig. is checked for its dimensional and
form accuracy. Justify the selection of instruments after considering various
alternative possible. (all dimensions in mm)
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2. The stress in mild steel flat circular diaphragm is given by

3D 2 p
S
16t 2
where D = diameter of the diaphragm, m
t = thickness of the diaphragm walls, m
p = pressure applied, N/m2
and diaphragm has a diameter of 15 mm (±0.7 %), and a thickness of 0.2 mm.
(±3%) the pressure applied is 800×103 N/m2 (±1 %).
Calculate the value of the stress, its uncertainty and percentage uncertainty.

Question (4): [20 Marks]

1. Explain with drawing how the sine bar can used to measure unknown angle? and
explain why sine bars are not suitable for measuring angles above 45 degrees.
2. Shafts of 75± 0.02 mm diameter are to be checked by the help of a Go, Not Go
snap gauges. Design the gauge, sketch it and show its Go size and Not Go size
dimensions. Assume normal wear allowance and gauge maker’s tolerance.

Best wishes
Dr. Emad M. Saad