1. Which of the following is measure of stiffness?

a) Modulus of elasticity
b) Modulus of plasticity
c) Resilience
d) Toughness

Answer:a
Explanation: Stiffness is the ability of material to resist deformation under external load.
Hence it is measured by modulus of elasticity.

2. White cast iron is formed when

a) Graphite flakes are formed
b) Most of the carbon content in the alloy forms iron carbide
c) No iron carbide is formed
d) None of these

Answer: b
Explanation: White cast iron is formed when most carbon in alloy forms iron carbide and
there are no graphite flakes.

3. Which of the following contain copper

a) bronze
b) gunmetal
c) monel metal
d) All of these

Answer: d
Explanation: All the mentioned alloys contain copper to some extent.

4. Maximum carbon content in welding is usually limited to

a) 0.22%
b) 0.8%
c) 1.5%
d) 2%

Answer: a
Explanation: With increase of carbon, welding becomes difficult as weld becomes
susceptible to cracks.

5. Which of the following is not a classification of fit?

a) Clearance
b) Transition
c) Interference
d) Enjoining
Answer: d
Explanation: Simple classification of fits is down in 3 categories.

6. Which of the following are true for system of tolerances to the shaft and the hole?
a) In hole-basis system, various shafts are associated with a single hole
b) In hole-basis system as well as shaft-basis system, various shafts are associated with
multiple holes
c) In shaft-basis system, various shafts are associated with a single hole
d) None of these

Answer: a
Explanation: As per the standards.

7. Which of the following relationship is true? (p=Poisson’s ratio)

a) E=2G (1+p)
b) E=G (2+p)
c) E= 2(G+ p)
d) No relation exist between E, G and p

Answer: a

8. Calculate the diameter of pin from shear consideration with maximum shear stress
allowed is 40NN/mm² and an axial tensile force of 50kN is acting on the rod.
a) 39mm
b) 44mm
c) 49mm
d) 52mm

Answer: a
Explanation: As the pin is subjected to double shear diameter (D) = √(2P/π x τ) = 38.80mm.

9. If compressive yield stress and tensile yield stress are equivalent, then region of safety
from maximum principal stress theory is of which shape?
a) Rectangle
b) Square
c) Circle
d) Ellipse

Answer: b
Explanation: The equation of four lines is given by σ1=± S(yt), σ2=±S(yc) Now given
S(yt)=S(yc), hence the region of safety is of square shape.

10. A bottle opener belongs to which class of the levers.

a) Effort in the middle
b) Fulcrum in the middle
c) Resistance in the middle
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: c
Explanation: In a bottle opener fulcrum can be considered at the end and resistance in
middle as the actual work is done on the bottle cap which lies in middle of opener.

11. If for a curved beam of trapezoidal cross section, radius of neutral axis is 89.1816mm
and radius of centroidal axis is 100mm, then find the bending stress at inner fibre whose
radius is 50mm. Area of cross section of beam is 7200mm² and the beam is loaded with
100kN of load.
a) 97.3
b) 95.8
c) 100.6
d) None of these

Answer: c
Explanation: e=100-89.816=10.8184mm, h=89.1816-50=39.1816mm, M=100 x 100 N-m
Therefore σ=Mh/AeR or σ=10000 x 39.1816/ [7200 x 10.8184 x 50] or σ=100.6N/mm².

12. If the mean stress value for a sinusoidal stress function is zero, then this type of stress
falls in which category?
a) Fluctuating Stresses
b) Alternating Stresses
c) Repeated Stresses
d) Reversed Stresses

Answer: d
Explanation: If mean is to be zero, then there must be compressive as well as tensile
stresses and hence belongs to reversed stresses category.

13. Maximum efficiency of a square threaded is given by

a) 1-sinǾ/1+sinǾ
b) 1+sinǾ/1-sinǾ
c) 1-2sinǾ/1+2sinǾ
d) 1+2sinǾ/1-2sinǾ

Answer: a
Explanation: Efficiency=Sin(2ἀ+Ǿ)-Sin Ǿ/Sin(2 ἀ+Ǿ+Sin Ǿ),For max efficiency,

sin(2ἀ+ Ǿ)=1.
14. In trapezoidal threads, f (coefficient of friction) can be taken as
a) f sec θ
b) f cos θ
c) f sin θ
d) f cosec θ

Answer: a
Explanation: The normal force acting on the thread is W sec θ therefore the effect of the
thread angle is to increase the frictional force by a term sec θ.

15. If a fastener is threaded into a tapped hole, then the fastener is likely to be called as
a) Screw
b) Bolt
c) Washer
d) Screw or bolt

Answer: a
Explanation: Bolt is threaded into a nut while screw is threaded into a tapped hole.

16. If the lateral force acting on the set screw is large and tends to displace one part with
respect to other than which point is recommended?
a) Dog Point
b) Cone Point
c) Window Point
d) Cut Point

Answer: a
Explanation: Dog point is used when the lateral force is large provided the part has
sufficient thickness to accommodate a cylindrical hole for dog point.

17. Find the torque required to raise the load of 15kN and mean diameter of triple threaded
screw being 46mm. Also given pitch=8mm and coefficient of friction is 0.15.
a) 11831.06N-mm
b) 11813.06N-mm
c) 12811.06N-mm
d) None of these

Answer: a
Explanation: tanἀ=l/πd or ἀ=9.429’ as l=3p. tan Ǿ=0.15 or Ǿ=8.531’. M=W x d x tan
(Ǿ+ἀ)/2.

18. If bending stress in a screw is of magnitude 95N/mm² and torsional shear stress of
magnitude 15N/mm², then what is the principal shear stress?
a) 48.7N/mm²
b) 54.3 N/mm²
c) 51.4 N/mm²
d) 49.8 N/mm²

Answer: d
Explanation: τ(max)=√(95/2)²+15².

19. The transverse shear stress at the root of the threads in the nut can be given
by?(symbols have their usual meaning, z=number of threads in nut)
a) 4W/πdz²
b) W/πdtz
c) 4W/πtd²
d) None of these

Answer: b
Explanation: At root of threads, the area parallel to direction of force is considered which is
equal to circumference x thickness x no. of threads.

20.The shock absorbing capacity of bolts can be increased by

a) Increasing the shank diameter
b) Decreasing the length of shank portion of bolt
c) Increase the shank diameter and decreasing the length of shank
d) None of these

Answer: d
Explanation: Shock absorbing capacity can be increased by decreasing the shank diameter
or increasing the length of shank.

21. Which type of threads is recommended for fluctuating loads?

a) Fine threads
b) Coarse Threads
c) Either of fine or coarse
d) None of these

Answer: a
Explanation: Fine threads have lesser helix angle and hence greater resistance for
unscrewing and thus are recommended for fluctuating loads.

22. In the following figure, two plates are fastened by means of two bolts. The yield strength
of bolt is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 4. Determine the permissible shear stress in the
bolts.
a) 100N/mm²
b) 50N/mm²
c) 25N/mm²
d) 75N/mm²

Answer: b
Explanation: Permissible hear stress=0.5 x 400 /4 =50N/mm².

23.Which of the following statements are true about eccentrically loaded circular base?
a) All bolts are symmetrically spaced with equal angle on either side of vertical
b) Bolts are not preloaded
c) Bearing is rigid
d) Dowel pins are used to relieve stresses

Answer: a
Explanation: Bolts are symmetrically placed only in a special case.

24.Two steel rods connected by cotter joint are subjected to 50 kN load each. What is the
minimum diameter required of the rods? (Given: Yielding Stress= 400N/mm² ; Factor of
Safety=6)
a) 31mm
b) 35mm
c) 36mm
d) 40mm

Answer: a
Explanation: d=√(4P/πσ) where σ= Yielding Stress/F.S ; d=30.90mm or 31 mm.

25. Which of the following act on shafts?

a) Torsional moment
b) Bending Moment
c) Both torsional and bending
d) None of these

Answer: c
Explanation: Shaft is subjected to torsional moment as well as bending momen
26. The main advantage of sunk key is that it is a _____ drive.
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Neutral
d) None of the listed

Answer: a
Explanation: Sunk key is a positive drive and no slip occurs.

27. If the spring have same solid length and number of coils in the two springs are 8 and 10,
then find the diameter of the spring with 8 coils. It is given diameter of spring with 10 coils is
12mm.
a) 9.6mm
b) 9mm
c) 12mm
d) 15mm

Answer: b
Explanation: N₁d₁=N₂d₂.

28. Clutch and coupling perform the same action.

a) Both being permanent joints
b) No they are different type of joints
c) Both being temporary joints
d) None of these

Answer: b
Explanation: Clutch is a temporary joint while coupling is a permanent joint.

29. Pneumatic brakes are same as electrical brakes.

a) Yes both are concerned with electricity
b) No, one deals with pressure and other with electricity
c) Yes both deals with pressure
d) None of the listed

Answer: b
Explanation: Pneumatic brakes are operated by fluid pressure.

30. A pivoted double block brake has a drum radius of 280mm with two shoes subtending
an angle of 100⁰. Maximum pressure intensity is 0.5N/mm². If the width of friction lining is
90mm, find the torque capacity f each shoe. Assume coefficient of friction as 0.2.
a) 789N-m
b) 1081N-m
c) 945N-m
d) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation: M=2μR²wpsinθ.

31. In both simple band brake and differential band brake, at least one end of the band
passes through fulcrum.
a) Both the ends
b) Neither end
c) One end
d) None of the listed

Answer: b
Explanation: In differential, neither end of the brake passes through fulcrum.

32. Loss of torque transmitting capacity at high temperatures is called

a) Fading
b) Rolling
c) Drifting
d) Planking

Answer: a

33. If maximum tension in the belt is 900N and allowable belt load is 500N. Calculate the
number of belts required to transmit power.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Answer: a
Explanation: No of belts=900/500.

34. Calculate the bearing life if expected life for 90% bearings is 9000h and shaft is rotating
at 1500rpm.
a) 850 million rev
b) 810 million rev
c) 810 h
d) 850h

Answer: b
Explanation: L=60x1500x9000/10⁶ million rev.
35. Which of the following can be used for power transmission in intersecting shafts.
a) Spur Gear
b) Helical Gear
c) Bevel Gear
d) None of the listed

Answer: c
Explanation: Bevel gears are used for power transmission in case of intersecting shafts.

36. Which of the following is not true about gears?

a) Positive drive
b) Constant velocity ratio
c) Transmit large power
d) Bulky construction

Answer: d
Explanation: They have compact construction.

37. Bevel gears impose ____ loads on the shafts.

a) Radial and thrust
b) Radial
c) Thrust
d) Neither radial nor thrust

Answer: a
Explanation: Bevel gears have the shape of a truncated cone and tooth is cut straight or
spiral.

38. If driving gear rotates in CW, then driven gear will rotate in?

a) CW
b) ACW
c) CW & ACW
d) Can’t be determined

Answer: a
Explanation: 3-ACW,2-ACW and driven gear CW.
39. A pair of spur gears consist of 25 teeth pinion meshing with a 115 teeth gear. The
module is 5mm. Calculate the tooth thickness.
a) 6.23mm
b) 5.44mm
c) 7.854mm
d) 8.16mm

Answer: c
Explanation: T = 1.5708xm = 1.5708x5mm = 7.854mm.

40. If tangential component of force on tooth is 200N and helix angle is 25⁰, calculate the
axial component of the force.
a) 200N
b) 302.5N
c) 93.26N
d) 215.6N

Answer: c
Explanation: P(a)=200xtan(25).

41. Crown gears having a pitch angle of 90⁰ are mounted on shafts intersecting at an angle
a) =90
b) <90
c) >90
d) None of these

Answer: c
Explanation: Application of crown gear according to its structure.

42. The pinion of a face gear is a

a) Spur gear
b) Helical gear
c) Either spur or helical
d) None of these

Answer: c
Explanation: Face gear consist of a spur or helical gear mating with a conjugate gear of disk
form.

43. Wear strength of the bevel gear can be calculated by using ________ equation.
a) Buckingham
b) Lewis
c) Newtonian
d) Rayleigh
Answer: a
Explanation: Bevel gear is considered to be equivalent to a formative spur gear in a plane
which is perpendicular to the large end and hence Buckingham equation is applied.

44. The worm helix angle is the _____ of the worm lead angle.
a) Complement
b) Half
c) Double
d) Supplement

Answer: a
Explanation: Worm helix angle+worm lead angle=90⁰.

45. Which of the following are functions of flywheel?

a) Store and release energy during work cycle
b) Reduce power capacity of the electric motor
c) Reduce amplitude of speed fluctuations
d) All of these

Answer: d
Explanation: Flywheel provides uniform motion by storing energy during idle positions and
using this at actual operational time and thus reducing the power capacity of the electric
motor.
46. Slenderness ratio is [l= length of column and k= least radius of gyration of cross section
about its axis].
a) l/k
b) k/l
c) l/2k
d) k/2l

Answer: a
Explanation: It is a ratio of length to least radius of gyration.

47. Bucking of column means

a) Lateral deflection
b) Axial deflection
c) Torsional deflection
d) None of these

Answer: d
Explanation: Buckling is characterised by lateral deflection but it is different from lateral
deflection as there is sudden lateral deflection in buckling unlike lateral deflection where
there is gradual deflection.
48. In design of wire ropes, bending stress is converted into an equivalent bending load
which is given by [d= diameter of individual wire and D= diameter of sheave].
a) AEd/D
b) 2AEd/D
c) AEd/2D
d) None of these

Answer: a
Explanation: P=σA and σ=Ed/D.

49. Wire rope specified as 8×10. Calculate the number of strands.

a) 8
b) 10
c) 16
d) 20

Answer: a
Explanation: First number indicates number of strands.

50. A compound cylinder consists of

a) 2 cylinders
b) Cylinder and a jacket
c) 2 jackets
d) At least two cylinders

Answer: b
Explanation: Inner diameter of jacket increase and outer diameter of cylinder decreases
when the jacket is heated.

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