S K Mondals

Machine Design
GATE, IES & IAS 20 Years Question Answers
Contents Chapter 1: Design of Joint Chapter - 2 : Design of Friction Drives Chapter - 3 : Design of Power Transmission System Chapter - 4 : Design of Bearings Chapter - 5 : Fluctuating Load Consideration for Design Chapter - 6 : Miscellaneous

Er. S K Mondal
IES Officer (Railway), GATE topper, NTPC ET-2003 batch, 12 years teaching experienced, Author of Hydro Power Familiarization (NTPC Ltd)

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Chapter 1

1.

Design of Joint
Objective Questions (For GATE, IES & IAS) Previous 20-Years GATE Questions

Keys
GATE-1. Square key of side "d/4" each and length l is used to transmit torque "T" from the shaft of diameter "d" to the hub of a pulley. Assuming the length of the key to be equal to the thickness of the pulley, the average shear stress developed in the key is given by [GATE-2003] 4T 16T 8T 16T (a) (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) 3 ld ld ld d GATE-1. Ans. (c) If a square key of sides d/4 is used then. In that case, for shear failure we d d have l x = T 4 2 8T or x = 2 [Where x is the yield stress in shear and l is the key length.] ld GATE-2. A key connecting a flange coupling to a shaft is likely to fail in[GATE-1995] (a) Shear (b) tension (c) torsion (d) bending GATE-2. Ans. (a) Shear is the dominant stress on the key

Welded joints
GATE-3. A 60 mm long and 6 mm thick fillet weld carries a steady load of 15 kN along the weld. The shear strength of the weld material is equal to 200 MPa. The factor of safety is [GATE-2006] (a) 2.4 (b) 3.4 (c) 4.8 (d) 6.8 GATE-3. Ans. (b) Strength of material Factorofsafety = Actual load or strength on material

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= 200(in MPa) 200(in MPa) = 3.4 3 58.91(in MPa) 15 10 6 106 (in MPa) 60 cos 45o

Chapter 1

Threaded fasteners
GATE-4. A threaded nut of M16, ISO metric type, having 2 mm pitch with a pitch diameter of 14.701 mm is to be checked for its pitch diameter using two or three numbers of balls or rollers of the following sizes [GATE-2003] (a) Rollers of 2 mm (b) Rollers of 1.155 mm (c) Balls of 2 mm (d) Balls of 1.155 mm GATE-4. Ans. (b)

Previous 20-Years IES Questions

Cotters
Assertion (A): A cotter joint is used to rigidly connect two coaxial rods carrying tensile load. Reason (R): Taper in the cotter is provided to facilitate its removal when it fails due to shear. [IES-2008] (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-1. Ans. (b) A cotter is a flat wedge shaped piece of rectangular cross-section and its width is tapered (either on one side or both sides) from one end to another for an easy adjustment. The taper varies from 1 in 48 to 1 in 24 and it may be increased up to 1 in 8, if a locking device is provided. The locking device may be a taper pin or a set screw used on the lower end of the cotter. The cotter is usually made of mild steel or wrought iron. A cotter joint is a temporary fastening and is used to connect rigidly two co-axial rods or bars which are subjected to axial tensile or compressive forces. IES-1. IES-2. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IES 2007] List I List II (Joint) (Application) A. Boiler shell 1. Cotter joint B. Marine shaft coupling 2. Knuckle joint C. Crosshead and piston road 3. Riveted joint D. Automobile gear box 4. Splines (gears to shaft) 5. Bolted Joint A B C D Code: A B C D (a) 1 4 2 5 (b) 3 5 1 4 (c) 1 5 2 4 (d) 3 4 1 5 IES-2. Ans. (b) IES-3. Match List-I (Parts to be joined) with List-II (Type of Joint) and select the correct answer using the code given below: [IES-2006] List-I List -II

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A. Two rods having relative ax xial motion n B. Strap end of the connecting rod e c g C. Piston rod and cr ross head D. Links o four-bar chain of r B A B C D A (a) 1 3 4 2 (b b) 2 4 (c) 1 4 3 2 (d d) 2 3 ns. IES-3. An (d) IES-4.

Chapte 1 er
1. Pin Joint 2. Knuckle Joint 3. Gib and Co otter Joint t 4. Cotter Joint C D 1 3 1 4 [IES-1994]

st ist select the correct ans c swer. Match Lis I with Li II and s List I (Typ of joint pes ts) List II (An e L element of the joint) f A. Riveted joint d 1. Pin 2. Strap B. Welded joint d 3. Lock was C. Bolted joint sher 4. Fillet D. Knuckl joint le D B C B C A D Codes: A 3 2 (a) 4 1 1 (b b) 2 3 4 4 3 (c) 2 3 1 (d d) 2 4 1 ns. IES-4. An (c) IES-5. nd joint, the g and cot gib tter are sub bjected to In a gib an cotter j (a) Single shear only s (b) do ouble shear o only (c) Single s shear and cr rushing (d) do ouble shear and crushin ng ns. IES-5. An (d)

[IES-2006]

st s ) t ) ct Match Lis I (Items in joints) with List II (Type of failure) and selec the correct an nswer usin the code given be ng es elow the Li ists: [IES-2004] List I List II 1.Double A. Bolts in bolted jo oints of eng gine etransverse shear e cylinder cover pl late B. Cotters in cotter joint s 2. Torsional shear 3 Single t C Rivets i lap joint in ts transverse shears e D. Bolts h holding two flanges in o n 4. Tensio on a flang coupling ge g D D A B C A B C 1 (a) 4 1 3 2 (b b) 4 2 3 1 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d d) 3 2 4 ns. IES-6. An (a) IES-6. IES-7. er he of ter at the centre is 50 mm an its nd In a cotte joint, th width o the cott thickness is 12 mm The load acting on the cott m. d o ter is 60 kN. What i the k is shearing s stress deve eloped in t the cotter? ? [IES-2004] 2 2 2 2 ( ) 120 N/ (b) 100 N N/ ( ) 75 N/ (d) 50 N/

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Shear stress =
IES-8.
Load 60 10 = = 50N / mm2 2 Area 2 50 12
3

Chapter 1

The spigot of a cotter joint has a diameter D and carries a slot for cotter. The permissible crushing stress is x times the permissible tensile stress for the material of spigot where x > 1. The joint carries an axial load P. Which one of the following equations will give the diameter of the spigot? [IES-2001] 2P P x 1 P x +1 2 P x +1 x +1 (c) D = (d) D = (a) D = 2 (b) D = 2 t t x t x t x

IES-8. Ans. (b) IES-9. Match List-l (Machine element) with List-II (Cause of failure) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-1998] List-I List-II A. Axle 1. Shear stress B. Cotter 2. Tensile/compressive stress C. Connecting rod 3. Wear D. Journal bearing 4. Bending stress Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 1 4 2 3 (b) 4 1 2 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 1 4 3 2 IES-9. Ans. (b)

In machinery, the general term shaft refers to a member, usually of circular cross-section, which supports gears, sprockets, wheels, rotors, etc., and which is subjected to torsion and to transverse or axial loads acting singly or in combination. An axle is a non-rotating member that supports wheels, pulleys, and carries no torque. A spindle is a short shaft. Terms such as line-shaft, head-shaft, stub shaft, transmission shaft, countershaft, and flexible shaft are names associated with special usage.

IES-10.

The piston rod and the crosshead in a steam engine are usually connected by means of [IES-2003] (a) Cotter joint (b) Knuckle joint (c) Ball joint (d) Universal joint IES-10. Ans. (a) IES-11.

A cotter joint is used when no relative motion is permitted between the rods joined by the cotter. It is capable of transmitting [IES-2002] (a) Twisting moment (b) an axial tensile as well as compressive load (c) The bending moment (d) only compressive axial load IES-11. Ans. (b) IES-12. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-1995] List I List II (Different types of detachable joints) (Specific use of these detachable joints) A. Cotter joint 1. Tie rod of a wall crane B. Knuckle joint 2. Suspension bridges C. Suspension link joint 3. Diagonal stays in boiler D. Turn buckle (adjustable joint) 4. Cross-head of a steam engine Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 4 2 3 1 (b) 4 3 2 1

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(c) IES-12. A Ans. (a) IES-13. 3 2 1 4 (d) 2 1 4

Chapte 1 er
3

st List II and select th correct answer u d he t using the codes Match Lis I with L [IESgiven belo the lists: ow -1993] List I (Type of jo ( oint) A. Cotter j joint B. Knuckl joint le C. Turn bu uckle D. Riveted joint d List II (Mode of j jointing me embers) 1. Connec two rod or bars p cts ds permitting small amo g ount of flex xibility 2. Rigidly connects t two memb bers 3. Connec two rod having threaded ends cts ds 4. Perman nent fluid-t tight joint between two flat pie t eces 5. Connec two sha cts afts and tra ansmits tor rque A B Codes: A B C D C D 5 1 3 4 (a) 3 2 (b) 2 1 5 3 1 4 (c) 2 4 (d) 2 3 Ans. (b) A cotter is a flat wedge-sh haped piece of steel. Th is used to connect r e his rigidly IES-13. A two rods which transm motion i the axial direction, w w mit in without rota ation. These joints may be sub bjected to te ensile or com mpressive fo orces along t axes of t rods. the the Connection of piston r to the cr n rod ross-head of a steam en f ngine, valve rod and its stem e s etc are exa amples of cot tter joint. IES-14. Assertion (A): When the couple of a turn buckle is t n er n turned in one direction both n the connec cting rods either move closer or move away from each other depe e e m ending upon the direction of r rotation of the coupler. [IES-1996] Reason (R A turn b R): buckle is us to conn sed nect two rou und rods su ubjected to t tensile loading and requiring subsequent adjustmen for tightening or loos d t nt sening. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the corre explanat y ect tion of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the c y correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is fa alse (d) A is fals but R is t se true Ans. (b) IES-14. A

Fig. Turnbuckle e

Keys
IES-15. sembly of p pulley, key and shaft y In the ass ( ) ll i d th k t (b) k i d th h [IES-1993; 1998] [ k t

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(c) Key is mad the stron ) de ngest

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(d) all the three are design ned for eq qual strength h IE ES-15. Ans. (b) Key is made the weakest so that it is cheap and easy to rep s o place in case of e fai ilure. IE ES-16. Ma atch List-I (Type of keys) wi I f ith List-II (Characte eristic) an select t nd the co orrect answ using t wer the codes g given below the Lists w s: [IES-1997] Li ist-I List t-II A. Woodruff key f 1. Lo oose fitting, light du uty B. Kennedy key 2. H Heavy duty C. Feather k key 3. Se elf-alignin ng D. Flat key . 4. N Normal indu ustrial use e B C D Co ode: A C D A B (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 3 2 1 4 (c) 2 3 (d) 3 4 1 4 1 2 IE ES-16. Ans. (b) A feath key is used when on compone slides ov another. The key ma . her ne ent ver ay be fastened ei ither to the hub or the s shaft and th keyway u he usually has a sliding fit t.

Fig. fea ather key IE ES-17. Ma atch List-I with Lis I st-II and s select the correct a answer usi ing the co ode giv ven below the lists: [IES-2008] Li ist-I (Key/splines) List-II (Applicatio ( on) A. Gib head key 1. Self a aligning B. Woodruff key f 2. Facili itates removal C. Parallel k key 3. Mostl used ly D. Splines . 4. Axial movemen possible nt B Co ode: A C D A B C D (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 1 2 4 3 (c) 2 1 (d) 2 4 3 3 4 1 IE ES-17. Ans. (c) . IE ES-18. A spur gear transmitt r ting powe is conne er ected to th shaft w he with a key of y re ectangular section. The type (s) of stresse develope in the k is fare. ) es ed key (a) Shear stre alone ) ess (b) beari stress al ing lone [IES-199 95] (c) Both shear and bearin stresses ) r ng (d) shear ring, bearin and bendi stresses ng ing s. IE ES-18. Ans. (c) Key de . evelops both shear and bearing stre h esses. IE ES-19. As ssertion (A The effe of keyw A): ect ways on a s shaft is to reduce its load carry ying cap pacity and t increase its torsional rigidity. to i [IES-199 94] Re eason (R): Highly loca alized stresses occur at or near the corners of keyways. k (a) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru and R is the correct explanation of A ue n (b) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru but R is n the corr ue not rect explana ation of A (c) A is true but R is false ) e (d) A is false b R is true ) but e IE ES-19. Ans. (d) . IE ES-20. Wh hich key is preferre for the c i ed condition where a la arge amou unt of impact t i t b t itt d i b th di ti f t t ti ? [IES 199 92]

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IES-20. Ans. (d) IES-21. What is sunk key made in the form of a segment of a circular disc of uniform thickness, known as? [IES-2006] (a) Feather key (b) Kennedy key (c) Woodruff key (d) Saddle key IES-21. Ans. (c) IES-22. What are the key functions of a master schedule? [IES-2005] 1. To generate material and capacity requirements 2. To maintain valid priorities 3. An effective capacity utilization 4. Planning the quantity and timing of output over the intermediate time horizons Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 IES-22. Ans. (b) IES-23. A square key of side d/4 is to be fitted on a shaft of diameter d and in the hub of a pulley. If the material of the key and shaft is same and the two are to be equally strong in shear, what is the length of the key? [IES-2005] d 2d 3d 4 d (b) (c) (d) (a) 2 3 4 5 IES-23. Ans. (a) IES-24. Which one of the following statements is correct? [IES-2004] While designing a parallel sunk key it is assumed that the distribution of force along the length of the key (a) Varies linearly (b) is uniform throughout (c) varies exponentially, being more at the torque input end (d) varies exponentially, being less at torque output end IES-24. Ans. (c) Parallel sunk key. The parallel sunk keys may be of rectangular or square section uniform in width and thickness throughout. It may be noted that a parallel key is a taperless and is used where the pulley, gear or other mating piece is required to slide along the shaft. In designing a key, forces due to fit of the key are neglected and it is assumed that the distribution of forces along the length of key is uniform. IES-25. Match List-I (Device) with List-II (Component/Accessory) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [IES-2003] List-I List-II (Device) (Component/Accessory) A. Lifting machine 1. Idler of Jockey pulley B. Fibre rope drive 2. Sun wheel C. Differential gear 3. Sheave D. Belt drive 4. Power screw Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 3 4 2 1 IES-25. Ans. (c) IES-26. A pulley is connected to a power transmission shaft of diameter d by means of a rectangular sunk key of width wand length l. The width of the key is taken as d/4. For full power transmission, the shearing strength of the key is equal to the torsional shearing strength of the shaft. The ratio of the length of the key to the diameter of the shaft (l/d) is [IES-2003]

Chapter 1

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4 IE ES-26. Ans. (c) .
(a) ) (b)
2

Chapter 1 C r
(c)

(d)

d Sh hearing stre ength of key: = . .l :F 4 Torque(T) = T =F. d d d = . . . .l 2 4 2 T = 4 d d 2 32

Torsional sh T hearing, 16 For F same st trength or o T = d3 d d . .l . = d3 16 4 2 l or = o d 2

IE ES-27.

As ssertion (A A Woodru key is an easily adju A): uff n ustable key. Re eason (R): The Woodru key acco uff ommodates itself to any taper in the hub or b y boss of the mating piece. [IES-2003] (a) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru and R is the correct explanation of A ue n (b) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru but R is n the corr ue not rect explana ation of A (c) A is true but R is false ) e (d) A is false b R is true ) but e IE ES-27. Ans. (b) .

Th main adv he vantages of a woodruff k are as f key follows: 1. It accommo odates itself to any tape in the hu or boss of the mating piece. f er ub f g 2. It is useful on tapering shaft ends Its extra d g s. depth in the shaft preve e ents any ten ndency to tu over in i keyway. urn its Th main dishe -advantages of a woodr s ruff key are as follows: 1. The depth o the keyway weakens the shaft. of s 2. It can not b used as a feather. be

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IES-28. The key shown in the above figure is a (a) Barth key

Chapter 1

(b) Kennedy key (c) Lewis key (d) Woodruff key

IES-28. Ans. (a) IES-29. Match List I (Keys) with List II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [IES-2000] List I List II A. Saddle key 1. Strong in shear and crushing B. Woodruff key 2. Withstands tension in one direction C. Tangent key 3. Transmission of power through frictional resistance D. Kennedy key 4. Semicircular in shape Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 4 3 2 1 (c) 4 3 1 2 (d) 3 4 2 1 IES-29. Ans. (d) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IES-2009] List-I List-II (Description) (shape) A. Spline 1. Involute B. Roll pin 2. Semicircular C. Gib-headed key 3. Tapered on on side D. Woodruff key 4. Circular Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 1 3 4 2 (b) 2 3 4 1 (c) 1 4 3 2 (d) 2 4 3 1 IES-30. Ans. (c) IES-30. IES-31. The shearing area of a key of length 'L', breadth 'b' and depth 'h' is equal to (a) b x h (b) Lx h (c) Lx b (d) Lx (h/2) [IES-1998] IES-31. Ans. (c) [IES-2000]

Splines
IES-32. Consider the following statements: A splined shaft is used for 1. Transmitting power 2. Holding a flywheel rigidly in position 3. Moving axially the gear wheels mounted on it 4. Mounting V-belt pulleys on it. Of these statements (a) 2 and 3 are correct (b) 1 and 4 are correct (c) 2 and 4 are correct (d) 1 and 3 are correct IES-32. Ans. (d) [IES-1998]

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IES-33. In a fillet welded joint, the weakest area of the weld is (a) Toe (b) root (c) throat (d) face IES-33. Ans. (c) IES-34.

Chapter 1
[IES-2002]

A single parallel fillet weld of total length L and weld size h subjected to a [IES 2007] tensile load P, will have what design stress? P P (b) Tensile and equal to (a) Tensile and equal to 0.707Lh Lh P P (d) Shear and equal to (c) Shear and equal to 0.707Lh Lh IES-34. Ans. (c)

Throat, t = h cos450 =

1 h = 0.707h v2
T=

IES-35.

Two metal plates of thickness t and width 'w' are joined by a fillet weld of 45 as shown in given figure. [IES-1998] When subjected to a pulling force 'F', the stress induced in the weld will be F 2F F F sin 45o (a) (b) (c) (d) o wt wt wt wt sin 45 IES-35. Ans. (a) IES-36. A butt welded joint, subjected to tensile force P is shown in the given figure, l = length of the weld (in mm) h = throat of the butt weld (in mm) and H is the total height of weld including reinforcement. The average tensile stress t, in the weld is given by P P ( a ) t = ( b ) t = Hl hl IES-36. Ans. (b)

P P = Lt 0.707Lh

[IES-1997]

P 2P ( c ) t = ( d )t = 2hl Hl

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IES-37. In the welded joint shown in the given figure, if the weld at B has thicker fillets than that at A, then the load carrying capacity P, of the joint will (a) increase (b) decrease (c) remain unaffected (d) exactly get doubled [IES-1997] IES-37. Ans. (c) IES-38. A double fillet welded joint with parallel fillet weld of length L and leg B is subjected to a tensile force P. Assuming uniform stress distribution, the [IES-1996] shear stress in the weld is given by

Chapter 1

2P B.L IES-38. Ans. (c)

(a)
IES-39.

(b)

P 2.B.L

(c)

P 2.B.L

(d)

2P B.L

The following two figures show welded joints (x x x x x indicates welds), [IES-1994] for the same load and same dimensions of plate and weld.

The joint shown in (a) fig. I is better because the weld is in shear and the principal stress in the weld is not in line with P (b) fig. I is better because the load transfer from the tie bar to the plate is not direct (c) fig. II is better because the weld is in tension and safe stress of weld in tension is greater than that in shear (d) fig. II is better because it has less stress concentration. IES-39. Ans. (c) Figure II is better because the weld is in tension and safe stress of weld in tension is greater than shear. Assertion (A): In design of double fillet welding of unsymmetrical sections with plates subjected to axial loads lengths of parallel welds are made unequal. Reason (R): The lengths of parallel welds in fillet welding of an unsymmetrical section with a plate are so proportioned that the sum of the resisting moments of welds about the centre of gravity axis is zero. [IES-2008] (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-40. Ans. (a) Axially loaded unsymmetrical welded joints IES-40.

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= P1 A1 P1 = A1 P1 = t I1 P2 = t I2 P1 y1 = P2 y 2 tI1 y1 = tI2 y 2 I1 y1 = I2 y 2

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IES-41.

Two plates are joined together by means of single transverse and double parallel fillet welds as shown in figure given above. If the size of fillet is 5 mm and allowable shear load per mm is 300 N, what is the approximate length of each parallel fillet? (a) 150 mm
(b) 200 mm (c) 250 mm (d) 300 mm

IES-41. Ans. (b) IES-42.

300 (100 + 2l) = 15000

[IES-2005]
or l = 200

A circular rod of diameter d is welded to a flat plate along its circumference by fillet weld of thickness t. Assuming w as the allowable shear stress for the weld material, what is the value of the safe torque that can be transmitted? [IES-2004] 2 2 2 d d d (b) (c) (d) (a) d 2 .t. w .t.w .t.w .t.w 2 2 2 2 IES-42. Ans. (b) Shear stress = W

Shear fore = W dt Torque ( T ) = W dt

IES-43.

d d 2 = .tW 2 2

A circular solid rod of diameter d welded to a rigid flat plate by a circular fillet weld of throat thickness t is subjected to a twisting moment T. The maximum shear stress induced in the weld is [IES-2003] T 2T 4T 2T (a) (b) (c) (d) td 2 td 2 td2 td3 d T. T.r 2T 2 IES-43. Ans. (b) = = 3 = J td td 2 4 IES-44. The permissible stress in a filled weld is 100 N/mm2. The fillet weld has equal leg lengths of 15 mm each. The allowable shearing load on weldment [IES-1995] per cm length of the weld is

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(a) 22.5 kN (b) 15.0 kN (c) 10.6 kN IES-44. Ans. (c) Load allowed = 100 x 0.707 x 10 x15 = 10.6 kN

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(d) 7.5 kN.

Threaded fasteners
IES-45. A force F is to be transmitted through a square-threaded power screw into a nut. If t is the height of the nut and d is the minor diameter, then which one of the following is the average shear stress over the screw thread? [IES 2007] 2f F F 4F (b) (c) (d) (a) dt dt 2dt dt IES-45. Ans. (b) IES-46. Consider the case of a squarethreaded screw loaded by a nut as shown in the given figure. The value of the average shearing stress of the screw is given by (symbols have the usual meaning) 2F F (a) (b) d r h d r h

(c)

2F dh

(d )

F dh
[IES-1997]

IES-46. Ans. (b) IES-47. Assertion (A): Uniform-strength bolts are used for resisting impact loads. Reason (R): The area of cross-section of the threaded and unthreaded parts is [IES-1994] made equal. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-47. Ans. (c) A is true and R is false. IES-48. How can shock absorbing capacity of a bolt be increased? [IES 2007] (a) By tightening it property (b) By increasing the shank diameter (c) By grinding the shank (d) By making the shank diameter equal to the core diameter of thread IES-48. Ans. (d) IES-49. The number of slots is a 25 mm castle nut is (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 IES-49. Ans. (c) [IES-1992]

(d) 8

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2.

Design of Friction Drives

Objective Questions (GATE, IES & IAS) Previous 20-Years GATE Questions

Couplings
GATE-1. The bolts in a rigid flanged coupling connecting two shafts transmitting power are subjected to [GATE-1996] (a) Shear force and bending moment (b) axial force. (c) Torsion and bending moment (d) torsion GATE-1. Ans. (a) The bolts are subjected to shear and bearing stresses while transmitting torque.

Uniform pressure theory

GATE-2. A clutch has outer and inner diameters 100 mm and 40 mm respectively. Assuming a uniform pressure of 2 MPa and coefficient of friction of liner material 0.4, the torque carrying capacity of the clutch is [GATE-2008] (a) 148 Nm (b) 196 Nm (c) 372 Nm (d) 490 Nm p 2 D d2 GATE-2. Ans. (b) Force(P)= 4 3 3 P D d T= . 3 D2 d 2

( (

) )

0.4 2 106 .p. D3 d 3 = 0.13 0.043 =196Nm 12 12

GATE-3. A disk clutch is required to transmit 5 kW at 2000 rpm. The disk has a friction lining with coefficient of friction equal to 0.25. Bore radius of friction lining is equal to 25 mm. Assume uniform contact pressure of 1 MPa. The value of outside radius of the friction lining is [GATE-2006] (a) 39.4 mm (b) 49.5 mm (c) 97.9 mm (d) 142.9 mm GATE-3. Ans.(a) P 60 Torque,T = = 23.87 N m 2 N = Axial thrust,W = P (r12 r22 )

But

T=

(r 3 r 3 ) 2 P (r12 r22 ) 12 22 = wr 3 (r1 r2 )

r2 = 39.4 mm

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Belt and Chain drives
GATE-4. Total slip will Occur in a belt drive when (a) Angle of rest is zero (b) Angle of creep is zero (c) Angle of rest is greater than angle of creep (d) Angle of creep is greater than angle of rest GATE-4. Ans. (a) [GATE-1997]

Belt tension
GATE-5. The ratio of tension on the tight side to that on the slack side in a flat belt drive is [GATE-2000] (a) Proportional to the product of coefficient of friction and lap angle (b) An exponential function of the product of coefficient of friction and lap angle. (c) Proportional to the lap angle (d) Proportional to the coefficient of friction GATE-5. Ans. (b) T1 = 0 T2 GATE-6. The difference between tensions on the tight and slack sides of a belt drive is 3000 N. If the belt speed is 15 m/s, the transmitted power in k W is (a) 45 (b) 22.5 (c) 90 (d) 100 [GATE-1998] GATE-6. Ans. (a) Given, T1 T2 = 3000N
where T1T2 = tensions on tight an d slack side respectively v = belt speed = 15 m / sec Power = (T1 T2 )v = 3000 45000 watt = 45 kW

GATE-7. The percentage improvement in power capacity of a flat belt drive, when the wrap angle at the driving pulley is increased from 150 to 210 by an [GATE-1997] idler arrangement for a friction coefficient of 0.3, is (a) 25.21 (b) 33.92 (c) 40.17 (d) 67.85 GATE-7. Ans. (d) We know that Power transmitted (P) = ( T1 T2 ) .v W

Case-I: Case-II:

0.3 T1 T = e or 1 = e T2 T2

5 6

or T1 = 2.193 T2 P1 = 1.193T2 V W or T1 = 3.003 T2 P1 = 2.003T2 V W

0.3 T1 T = e or 1 = e T2 T2

7 6

Therefore improvement in power capacity =

P2 P1 100% = 67.88 % P1

Centrifugal tension
GATE-8. With regard to belt drives with given pulley diameters, centre distance and coefficient of friction between the pulley and the belt materials, which of the statement below are FALSE? [GATE-1999] (a) A crossed flat belt configuration can transmit more power than an open flat belt configuration

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(b) A "V" belt has greater power transmission capacity than an open flat belt (c) Power transmission is greater when belt tension is higher due to centrifugal effects than the same belt drive when centrifugal effects are absent. (d) Power transmission is the greatest just before the point of slipping is reached GATE-8. Ans. (c)

Rope drive
GATE-9. In a 6 20 wire rope, No.6 indicates the [GATE-2003] (a) diameter of the wire rope in mm (b) Number of strands in the wire rope (c) Number of wires (d) Gauge number of the wire GATE-9. Ans. (b) 6 20 wire rope: 6 indicates number of strands in the wire rope and 20 indicates no of wire in a strand.

Self locking screw

GATE-10. What is the efficiency of a self-locking power screw? [GATE-1994] (a) 70% (b) 60% (c) 55% (d) < 50 % GATE-10. Ans. (d) We know that the frictional torque for square thread at mean radius while raising load is given by WRo tan( )

Where: (W = load; Ro = Mean Radius; = Angle of friction; = Helix angle) For self locking, angle of friction should be greater than helix angle of screw So that WRo tan( ) will become positive. i.e. we have to give torque to lowering the load.
GATE-11. Self locking in power screw is better achieved by decreasing the helix [GATE-1995] angle and increasing the coefficient of friction. (a) True (b) False (c) insufficient logic (d) none of the above GATE-11. Ans. (a)

Efficiency of screw
GATE-12. Which one of the following is the value of helix angle for maximum [GATE-1997] efficiency of a square threaded screw? [ = tan 1 ] (a) 45o + (b) 45o - (c) 45o - /2 (d) 45o + /2 GATE-12. Ans. (c)

Previous 20-Years IES Questions

Couplings
IES-1. Consider the following statements in respect of flexible couplings: 1. The flanges of flexible coupling are usually made of grey cast iron FG200. [IES-2006] 2. In the analysis of flexible coupling, it is assumed that the power is transmitted by the shear resistance of the pins. 3. Rubber bushes with brass lining are provided to absorb misalignment between the two shafts. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

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IES-1. Ans. (d) Since the pin is subjected to bending and shear stresses, therefore the design must be checked either for the maximum principal stress or maximum shear stress theory. IES-2. Which of the following stresses are associated with the design of pins in bushed pin-type flexible coupling? [IES-1998] 1. Bearing stress 2. Bending stress 3. Axial tensile stress 4. Transverse shear stress Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 4 IES-2. Ans. (d) IES-3. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-1995] List I List II A. Crank shaft 1. Supports the revolving parts and transmits torque. B. Wire shaft 2. Transmits motion between shafts where it is not possible to effect a rigid coupling between them C. Axle 3. Converts linear motion into rotary motion D. Plain shaft 4. Supports only the revolving parts. Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 3 2 1 4 (b) 4 2 3 1 (c) 3 2 4 1 (d) 1 4 2 3 IES-3. Ans. (c) IES-4. The bolts in a rigid flanged coupling connecting two shafts transmitting power are subjected to [IES-2002] (a) Shear force and bending moment (b) axial force. (c) Torsion and bending moment (d) torsion IES-4. Ans. (a) The bolts are subjected to shear and bearing stresses while transmitting torque.

Introduction Friction clutches

IES-5. Which one of the following is not a friction clutch? (a) Disc or plate clutch (b) Cone clutch (c) Centrifugal clutch (d) Jaw clutch IES-5. Ans. (d) IES-6. [IES-2003]

Which one of the following pairs of parameters and effects is not correctly matched? [IES-1998] (a) Large wheel diameter ..Reduced wheel wear (b) Large depth of cut ...Increased wheel wear (c) Large work diameter ...Increased wheel wear (d) Large wheel speed ..Reduced wheel wear IES-6. Ans. (d) IES-7. Two co-axial rotors having moments of inertia I1, I2 and angular speeds 1 and 2 respectively are engaged together. The loss of energy during engagement is equal to [IES-1994]

(a)

I1I2 ( 1 2 ) 2 ( I1 + I2 )

(b)

I1I2 ( 1 2 ) 2 ( I1 I2 )

(c)

2I1I2 ( 1 2 )

( I1 + I2 )

(d)

2 2 I11 I2 2 ( I1 + I2 )

IES-7. Ans. (c)

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IES-8. Which of the following statements hold good for a multi-collar thrust [IES-1996] bearing carrying an axial thrust of W units? 1. Friction moment is independent of the number of collars. 2. The intensity of pressure is affected by the number of collars. 3. Co-efficient of friction of the bearing surface is affected by the number of collars. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 IES-8. Ans. (a) IES-9. Which of the following statements regarding laws governing the friction [IES-1996] between dry surfaces are correct? 1. The friction force is dependent on the velocity of sliding. 2. The friction force is directly proportional to the normal force. 3. The friction force is dependent on the materials of the contact surfaces. 4. The frictional force is independent of the area of contact (a) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 IES-9. Ans. (a)

Uniform pressure theory

Assertion (A): In case of friction clutches, uniform wear theory should be considered for power transmission calculation rather than the uniform pressure theory. Reason (R): The uniform pressure theory gives a higher friction torque than the [IES-2003] uniform wear theory. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-10. Ans. (b) Uniform pressure theory is applicable only when the clutches are new i.e., the assumption involved is that axial force W is uniformly distributed. Moreover torque transmitted in uniform pressure is more hence for safety in design uniform wear theory is used. IES-10. IES-11. When the intensity of pressure is uniform in a flat pivot bearing of radius r, the friction force is assumed to act at [IES-2001] (a) r (b) r/2 (c) 2r/3 (d) r/3 IES-11. Ans. (c) IES-12. In a flat collar pivot bearing, the moment due to friction is proportional to [IES-1993] (r1 and r2 are the outer and inner radii respectively) 2 2 3 3 r12 r2 r12 r2 r13 r2 r13 r2 (a) (b) (c) 2 (d) 2 r1 r2 r1 + r2 r1 r2 r1 r2

IES-12. Ans. (c)

Uniform wear theory

IES-13. In designing a plate clutch, assumption of uniform wear conditions is made because [IES-1996] (a) It is closer to real life situation (b) it leads to a safer design. (c) It leads to cost effective design (d) no other assumption is possible. IES-13. Ans. (a)

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Multi-disk clutches
IES-14.

In case of a multiple disc clutch, if n1 is the number of discs on the driving shaft and n2 is the number of discs on the driven shaft, then what is the number of pairs of contact surfaces? [IES-2008] (b) n1 + n2 1 (c) n1 + n2 + 1 (d) n1 + 2n2 (a) n1 + n2 IES-14. Ans. (b)
IES-15. In a multiple disc clutch if n1 and n2 are the number of discs on the driving and driven shafts, respectively, the number of pairs of contact surfaces will be [IES-2001; 2003]

(a) n1 + n2
IES-15. Ans. (b) IES-16.

(b) n1 + n2 1

(c) n1 + n2 + 1

(d)

n1 + n2 2

In the multiple disc clutch, If there are 6 discs on the driving shaft and 5 discs on the driven shaft, then the number of pairs of contact surfaces will be equal to [IES-1997] (a) 11 (b) 12 (c) 10 (d) 22 IES-16. Ans. (c) No. of active plates = 6 + 5 - 1 = 10

Cone clutches
IES-17. Which one of the following is the correct expression for the torque transmitted by a conical clutch of outer radius R, Inner radius r and semicone angle assuming uniform pressure? (Where W = total axial load and = coefficient of friction) [IES-2004] W(R + r) W(R + r) (a) (b) 2 sin 3sin 3 3 2W(R r ) 3W(R3 r 3 ) (c) (d) 3 sin (R 2 r 2 ) 4 sin (R 2 r 2 ) IES-17. Ans. (c)

Centrifugal clutches
IES-18. On the motors with low starting torque, the type of the clutch to be used is (a) Multiple-plate clutch (b) Cone clutch [IES-2003] (c) Centrifugal clutch (d) Single-plate clutch with both sides effective IES-18. Ans. (c) IES-19. Consider the following statements regarding a centrifugal clutch: It need not be unloaded before engagement. [IES-2000] 1. It enables the prime mover to start up under no-load conditions. 2. It picks up the load gradually with the increase in speed 3. It will not slip to the point of destruction 4. It is very useful when the power unit has a low starting torque Which of these are the advantages of centrifugal clutch? (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 5 (c) 2, 3 and 5 (d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 IES-19. Ans. (c) IES-20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-1998] List-I List-II

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A. Single-plate friction clutch B. Multi-plate friction clutch C. Centrifugal clutch D. Jaw clutch Code: A B C D (a) 1 3 4 2 (c) 3 1 2 4 IES-20. Ans. (d) 1. Scooters 2. Rolling mills 3. Trucks 4. Mopeds A B (b) 1 3 (d) 3 1

C 2 4

D 4 2

Belt and Chain drives

IES-21. The creep in a belt drive is due to the [IES-2001] (a) Material of the pulleys (b) Material of the belt (c) Unequal size of the pulleys (d) Unequal tension on tight and slack sides of the belt IES-21. Ans. (d) When the belt passes from the slack side to the tight side, a certain portion of the belt extends and it contracts again when the belt passes from the tight side to the slack side. Due to these changes of length, there is a relative motion between the belt and the pulley surfaces. This relative motion is termed as creep. The total effect of creep is to reduce slightly the speed of the driven pulley or follower. Here english meaning of creep is very slow motion and not When a part is subjected to a constant stress at high temperature for a long period of time, it will undergo a slow and permanent deformation called creep. Therefore the belt creep is very slow motion between the belt and the pulley surfaces due to unequal tension on tight and slack sides of the belt. Dont confuse with material of the belt because the belt creep depends on both the materials of the pulley and the materials of the belt. IES-22. Assertion (A): In design of arms of a pulley, in belt drive, the cross-section of the [IES-2001] arm is, elliptical with minor axis placed along the plane of rotation. Reason (R): Arms of a pulley in belt drive are subjected to complete reversal of stresses and is designed for bending in the plane of rotation. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-22. Ans. (a) IES-23. Assertion (A): In pulley design of flat belt drive, the cross-sections of arms are [IES-1999] made elliptical with major axis lying in the plane of rotation. Reason (R): Arms of a pulley in belt drive are subjected to torsional shear stresses and are designed for torsion. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-23. Ans. (c) IES-24. Which one of the following belts should not be used above 40C? [IES-1999] (a) Balata belt (b) Rubber belt (c) Fabric belt (d) Synthetic belt IES-24. Ans. (b) IES-25. In is the actual coefficient of friction in a belt moving in grooved pulley, the groove angle being 2, the virtual coefficient of friction will be

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(a) / sin IES-25. Ans. (a)
IES-26.

(b) / cos

(c) sin

(d) cos

[IES-1997]

In flat belt drive, if the slip between the driver and the belt is 1%, that between belt and follower is 3% and driver and follower pulley diameters [IES-1996] are equal, then the velocity ratio of the drive will be (a) 0.99 (b) 0.98 (c) 0.97 (d) 0.96. IES-26. Ans. (d) IES-27. Assertion (A): Crowning is provided on the surface of a flat pulley to prevent [IES-2006] slipping of the belt sideways. Reason (R): Bell creep, which is the reason for slip of the belt sideways, is fully compensated by providing crowning on the pulley. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-27. Ans. (c) Belt creep has no effect on sideways.

Length of the belt

IES-28. The length of the belt in the case of a cross-belt drive is given in terms of centre distance between pulleys (C), diameters of the pulleys D and d as

(a) 2C + (c) 2C +
IES-28. Ans. (a) IES-29.

(D + d ) (D + d) + 2 4C
(D d ) (D + d ) + 2 4C

(b) 2C + (d) 2C +

(D + d ) (D d) + 2 4C
(D d ) (D d ) + 2 4C

[IES-2002]

Assertion (A): Two pulleys connected by a crossed belt rotate in opposite directions. Reason (R): The length of the crossed belt remains constant. [IES-2008] (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-29. Ans. (b) Two pulleys connected by open belt rotate in same direction whereas two pulleys connected by crossed belt rotate in opposite direction. The length of crossed belt is given by
r +r Lc = (r1 + r2 ) + 2C + 1 2 C
2

So length of crossed belt in constant. Both the statements are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
IES-30. Which one of the following statements relating to belt drives is correct? (a) The rotational speeds of the pulleys are directly proportional to their diameters (b) The length of the crossed belt increases as the sum of the diameters of the pulleys increases (c) The crowning of the pulleys is done to make the drive sturdy [IES 2007] (d) The slip increases the velocity ratio

IES-30 Ans.(b) L = (r1 + r2 ) + 2C +

(r1

+ r2 ) 2 C

where C = centre distance of shafts.

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Belt tension
Assertion (A): In a short centre open-belt drive, an idler pulley is used to maintain the belt tension and to increase the angle of contact on the smaller pulley. Reason (R): An idler pulley is free to rotate on its axis and is put on the slack side [IES-1994] of the belt. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-31Ans. (a) Both A and R are true, and R provides correct explanation for A. IES-31. IES-32. In a Belt drive, if the pulley diameter is doubled keeping the tension and [IES-1993] belt width constant, then it will be necessary to (a) Increase the key length (b) increase the key depth (c) Increase the key width (d) decrease the key length IES-32Ans. (c) Due to twice increase in diameter of pulley, torque on key is double and has to be resisted by key width. Length can't be increased as belt width is same. IES-33. The following data refers to an open belt drive: [IES-1993] Pulley A Pulley B Purpose . Driving Driven Diameter 450 mm 750 mm A = 210o Angle of contact A = 150o Coefficient of friction between f A = 0.36 f A = 0.22 belt and pulley The ratio of tensions may be calculated using the relation (T1/T2) = exp (z) where z is

(a) f A A
IES-33Ans. (a)

(b) f B B

(c) ( f A + f B )( A + B ) / 4

(d ) ( f A A + f B B ) / 2

T1 = e f A A where f and are taken for smaller pulley. T2

Centrifugal tension
IES-34. Centrifugal tension in belts is [IES-1999] (a) Useful because it maintains some tension even when no power is transmitted (b) Not harmful because it does not take part in power transmission (c) Harmful because it increases belt tension and rfeduces the power transmitted (d) A hypothetical phenomenon and does not actually exist in belts IES-34.Ans. (c) IES-35. In the case of a vertical belt pulley drive with Tc as centrifugal tension and To as the initial tension, the belt would tend to hang clear of the tower pulley when [IES-1997]

( a ) Tc < To
IES-35Ans. (c) IES-36.

( b ) Tc < To / 3

(c)

Tc > To

( d ) Tc < To / 2

Consider the following statements in case of belt drives: [IES 2007] 1. Centrifugal tension in the belt increases the transmitted power. 2. Centrifugal tension does not affect the driving tension 3. Maximum tension in the belt is always three times the centrifugal tension. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(a) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only IES-36Ans. (b)
IES-37.

(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only

In case of belt drives, the effect of the centrifugal tension is to: [IES-2006] (a) Cause the belt to leave the pulley and increase the power to be transmitted (b) Cause the belts to stay on the pulley and increase the power to be transmitted (c) Reduce the driving power of the belt (d) Stretch the belt in longitudinal direction IES-37Ans. (d) Centrifugal tension has no effect on the power to be transmitted.

Condition for maximum power

IES-38. In a flat belt drive the belt can be subjected to a maximum tension T and centrifugal tension Tc . What is the condition for transmission of maximum power? [IES-2008] (a) T=Tc (b) T= 3 Tc (c) T=2Tc (d) T=3Tc IES-38Ans. (d) Condition for maximum power transmission:P = ( T1 T2 ) v T1 = e T2 1 P = ( Tmax Tc ) 1 v e 1 P = Tmax v mv 3 1 e dP = Tmax 3mv 2 = 0 dv T mv 2 = max 3 Tmax Tc = 3 Tmax = 3Tc

IES-39.

Which one of the following statements with regard to belt drives is NOT correct? [IES-2000] (a) Increase in the angle of wrap of the belt enables more power transmission (b) Maximum power is transmitted when the centrifugal tension is three times the tight side tension (c) Wide and thin belt is preferable for better life than a thick and narrow one (d) Crown is provided on the pulley to make the belt run centrally on the pulley IES-39.Ans. (b)

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IES-40. When a belt drive is transmitting maximum power [IES-1996] (a) Effective tension is equal to centrifugal tension. (b) Effective tension is half of centrifugal tension. (c) Driving tension on slack side is equal to the centrifugal tension. (d) Driving tension on tight side is twice the centrifugal tension. IES-40Ans. (d) IES-41. The power transmitted by a belt is dependent on the centrifugal effect in the belt. The maximum power can be transmitted when the centrifugal tension is [IES-2002] (a) 1/3 of tension (T1) on the tight side (b) 1/3 of total tension (Tt) on the tight side (c) 1/3 of tension (T2) on the slack side (d) 1/3 of sum of tensions T1 and T2 i.e. 1/3 (T1 + T2) IES-41Ans. (b)

Selection of V-belt drive

Assertion (A): For similar materials having the same maximum permissible tension V-belt transmits more power than flat belt with same velocity ratio and [IES-2001] centre distance. Reason (R): As two sides of V-belt are in contact with side faces of pulley groove, larger contact area gives greater effective frictional force. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-42Ans. (a) IES-42. IES-43. In a multiple V belt drive, when a single belt is damaged, it is preferable to [IES-1993] change the complete set to (a) Reduce vibration (b) reduce slip (c) Ensure uniform loading (d) ensure proper alignment IES-43Ans. (c) If a single belt breaks, all belts arc replaced to ensure uniform loading. IES-44. Consider the following: V-belts are specified by their 1. Nominal inside length in mm 2. Nominal pitch length 3. Belt cross section symbol 4. weight/unit length of the belt Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only IES-44Ans. (a) V-belt designation B 2786 Gr50 standard size of belt Type nominal of inside v belt length [IES-2008]

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Initial tension in the belt
IES-45. Given that T1 and T2 are the tensions on the tight and slack sides of the belt respectively, the initial tension of the belt taking into account [IES-1997] centrifugal tension Tc, is equal to

(a)

T1 + T2 + Tc 3

(b)

T1 + T2 + 2Tc 2

(c)

T1 + T2 + 3Tc 3

(d)

T1 T2 + 3Tc 3

IES-45Ans. (b)

Chain drive
IES-46. Which one of the following drives is used for a constant velocity ratio, positive drive with large centre distance between the driver and driven shafts? IES-2004] (a) Gear drive (b) Flat belt drive (c) Chain drive (d) V-belt drive IES-46Ans. (c) Assertion (A): Slider-crank chain is an inversion of the four-bar mechanism. Reason(R): Slider-crank chain often finds applications in most of the reciprocating [IES-2003] machinery. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-47Ans. (b) IES-47. IES-48. Match List I (Applications) with List II (Drive element) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [IES-2000]

List I A. Automobile differential B. Bicycle C. Planning machine D. Radiator fan of automobile Code: A B C (a) 4 3 1 (c) 4 2 1 IES-48Ans. (a)
IES-49.

D 2 3

List II 1. Flat belt 2. V-belt 3. Chain drive 4. Gear drive A B (b) 1 3 (d) 1 2

C 4 4

D 2 3

Sources of power loss in a chain drive are given below: [IES-1995] 1. Friction between chain and sprocket teeth. 2. Overcoming the chain stiffness. 3. Overcoming the friction in shaft bearing. 4. Frictional resistance to the motion of the chain in air or lubricant. The correct sequence of descending order of power loss due to these sources is (a) 1,2,3,4 (b) 1,2,4,3 (c) 2,1,3,4 (d) 2,1,4,3 IES-49.Ans. (a) Power loss in descending order takes place as 1, 2 3 and 4. IES-50. Given that P = chain pitch, c = centre distance, [IES-1994] N, n = number of teeth on large and small sprocket respectively the length of chain in terms of pitches can be approximated by

(a)

2c P

(b)

2c + N + n) / 2 P

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(c)
IES-50Ans. (d) IES-51.

2c P + [( N n) / 2 P ]2 P c

(d)

2c P + ( N + n) / 2 P + [( N n) / 2 P ]2 P c

For roller chain drive with sprocket having 10 teeth, the velocity of the driven shaft with respect to that of drive will be approximately [IES-2008]

(a) same (b) 5% above (c) 5% below (d) 5% above to 5% below IES-51Ans. (d)

( Vmax Vmin )

180 1 cos z

In order to reduce the variation in chain speed, the number of teeth on the sprocket should be increased. It has been observed that the speed variation is 4% for a sprocket with 11 teeth, 1.6% fro a sprocket with 24 teeth. For smooth operation at moderate and high speeds, it is considered a good practice to use a driving sprocket with at least 17 teeth. For durability and noise considerations, the minimum number of teeth on the driving sprocket should be 19 or 21.

Rope drive
In a 6 20 wire rope, No.6 indicates the [IES- 2001; 2003; 2007] (a) diameter of the wire rope in mm (b) Number of strands in the wire rope (c) Number of wires (d) Gauge number of the wire IES-52Ans. (b) 6 20 wire rope: 6 indicates number of strands in the wire rope and 20 indicates no of wire in a strand. IES-52. IES-53. Consider the following types of stresses in respect of a hoisting rope during acceleration of load: [IES-2000] 1. Direct stress due to weight hoisted and weight of the rope 2. Bending stresses due to bending of rope over the sheave 3. Stresses due to initial tightening. 4. Acceleration stresses Which of these are the correct types of stresses induced in a hoisting rope during acceleration of load? (a)1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c)1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4 IES-53Ans. (c) Assertion (A): In lifts, wire ropes are preferred over solid steel rods of same diameter. Reason (R): Wire ropes are more flexible than steel rods and also provide plenty of [IES-1999] time for remedial action before failure. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-54Ans. (a) IES-54.

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IES-55. Given that W = weight of load handled, Wr = weight of rope and f = acceleration, the additional load in ropes of a hoist during starting is given by [IES-1997]

( a ) Fa =
IES-55Ans. (b) IES-56.

W Wr f g

( b ) Fa =

W + Wr f g

( c ) Fa =

W f g

( d ) Fa =

Wr f g

Effective stress in wire ropes during normal working is equal to the stress due to [IES-1996] (a) Axial load plus stress due to bending. (b) Acceleration / retardation of masses plus stress due to bending. (c) Axial load plus stress due to acceleration / retardation. (d) bending plus stress due to acceleration/retardation. IES-56Ans. (a) IES-57. When compared to a rod of the same diameter and material, a wire rope [IES-1994] (a) Is less flexible (b) Has a much smaller load carrying capacity. (c) Does not provide much warning before failure. (d) Provides much greater time for remedial action before failure. IES-57Ans. (d) A wire rope provides much greater time for remedial action before failure.

Types of power screw

IES-58. Power screws are used to produce uniform, slow and powerful motion such as required in presses, jacks and other machinery. 'V' threads are usually not used for this application due to low efficiency. This is because: (a) Profile angle is zero (b) Profile angle is moderate [IES-2005] (c) Profile angle is large (d) There is difficulty in manufacturing the profile IES-58.Ans. (c) Square thread most efficient. Profile angle is zero which causes excessive bursting force.

IES-59.

Consider the following statements regarding power screws: [IES-1994] 1. The efficiency of a self-locking screw cannot be more than 50%. 2. If the friction angle is less than the helix angle of the screw, then the efficiency will be more than 50%. 3. The efficiency of ACME (trapezoidal thread) is less than that of a square thread. Of these statements (a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (b) 2 and 3 are correct (c) 1 and 3 are correct (d) 1 and 2 are correct IES-59Ans. (c) IES-60. Assertion (A): Buttress thread is a modified square thread profile which is [IES-2001] employed on the lead screw of machine tools. Reason (R): Frequent engagement and disengagement of lead screw for automatic feed is not possible with perfect square threads, therefore, the square profile has to be modified. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

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(b) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru but R is n the corr ue not rect explana ation of A (c) A is true but R is false ) e (d) A is false b R is true ) but e IE ES-60Ans. ( (d) IE ES-61. Th followin paramet he ng ters are to be calcula o ated while designing screw jac g ck. 1. Core diam meter of scr rew 2. To orque requ uired to ro otate the sc crew [IES-2000] 3. Principal stresses 4. H Height of th nut he Th correct sequence of the calc he culation of these para f ameters is (a) 1, 2, 4, 3 ) (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 (c 2, 1, 3, 4 c) (d) 2, 1, 4, 3 ) IE ES-61Ans. ( (b) IE ES-62. Wh hile design ning a screw in a sc crew jack a against bu uckling failure, the e end co onditions fo the scre are take as for ew en [IES-199 95] (a) Both the e ) ends fixed (b both the e b) ends hinged d (c) One end fix and oth end hing ) xed her ged (d one end fixed and the other e d) end fre ee. IE ES-62Ans. ( The scre is consid (d) ew dered to be a strut with lower end f h fixed and lo end free oad e As ssertion (A The load placed at the top of the screw in a mechani A): d t n ical screw jack is prevented f from rotatio by provid on ding a swive elling mecha anism. [IES-199 93] Re eason (R): When the s screw in a m mechanical screw jack rotates, th load kept on he t top of it moves axially up or down. p p (a) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru and R is the correct explanation of A ue n (b) Both A and R are indi ) d ividually tru but R is n the corr ue not rect explana ation of A (c) A is true but R is false ) e (d) A is false b R is true ) but e IE ES-63Ans. ( In this c (d) case A is fal but R is true. lse IE ES-63. IE ES-64. Th diamete of tomm bar for a screw jac is design he er my ck ned for (a) Bending m ) moment due to effort ap pplied (b) Torque on the tommy bar due to effort applie ) ed (c) A percenta of axial loads ) age l (d) Some axia loads coup ) al pled with tra ansverse loa ads IE ES-64Ans. ( (a) [IES-199 99]

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(a) Enhance the load carrying capacity of the jack (b) Reduce the effort needed for lifting the working load (c) Reduce the value of frictional torque required to be countered for lifting the load (d) Prevent the rotation of load being lifted. IES-65Ans. (d)
IES-66. Under service conditions involving jarring, vibration and pulsation of the [IES 2007] working load, the bolt of choice would (a) short bolt with high rigidity (b) long bolt with increased elasticity (c) Bolt with a dished washer (d) bolt with castle nut IES-66Ans. (d) IES-67. If P is the pitch of a square thread, then the depth of thread d is given by (a) 0.5 P (b) P (c) 1.5 P (d) 2.0 P IES-67Ans. (a) IES-68. The frictional torque for square thread at mean radius while raising load [IES-1993] is given by (W = load; Ro = Mean Radius; = Angle of friction; = Helix angle)

(a ) WRo tan( ) (b)WRo tan( + ) (c) WRo tan

(d ) WRo tan

IES-68Ans. (b)

Self locking screw

IES-69. What is the efficiency of a self-locking power screw? [IES-2006; 1997] (a) 70% (b) 60% (c) 55% (d) < 50 % IES-69Ans. (d) We know that the frictional torque for square thread at mean radius while raising load is given by WRo tan( )

Where: (W = load; Ro = Mean Radius; = Angle of friction; = Helix angle) For self locking, angle of friction should be greater than helix angle of screw So that WRo tan( ) will become positive. i.e. we have to give torque to lowering the load.
IES-70. To ensure self-locking in a screw jack it is essential that helix angle is (a) Larger than friction angle (b) smaller than friction angle. [IES-1996] (c) Equal to friction angle (d) such as to give maximum efficiency in lifting. IES-70Ans. (b)

Efficiency of screw
IES-71. The maximum efficiency of a screw jack having square threads with [IES 2007] friction angle is

1 tan( / 2) 1 + tan( / 2) 1 sin (c) 1 + sin

(a)

(b)

1 tan 1 + tan 1 sin( / 2) (d) 1 + sin( / 2)

IES-71Ans. (c) IES-72. Assertion (A): The maximum efficiency =

1 sin of a screw jack is same, 1 + sin

where is the friction angle, for both motion up and motion down the plane. Reason (R): The condition for the maximum efficiency for motion up and motion down the plane is same, given by =

where = helix angle.

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(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-72Ans. (a)
IES-73. A screw jack is said to be self-locking if its efficiency is (a) Less than 50% (b) equal to 50% (c) more than 50% IES-73Ans. (a) IES-74. [IES-2002] (d) 100%

Which one of the following is the value of helix angle for maximum [IES-2004] efficiency of a square threaded screw? [ = tan 1 ] o+ o- o - /2 o + /2 (a) 45 (b) 45 (c) 45 (d) 45 IES-74Ans. (c)

Collar friction
Stresses in a screw thread are estimated by considering the thread to be: [IES-2006] (a) Long cantilever beam projecting from the pitch cylinder (b) Long cantilever beam projecting from the root cylinder (c) Short cantilever beam projecting from the root cylinder (d) Short cantilever beam projecting from the pitch cylinder IES-75Ans. (c)
IES-75. Q.20. A power screw of 32 mm nominal diameter and 5 mm pitch is acted upon by an axial load of 12 kN. Permissible thread bearing pressure is 6 MPa; considering bearing action between the threads in engagement, what is the number of threads in engagement with the screw? [IES-2009] (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 10 20. Ans. (c)

Previous 20-Years IAS Questions

Uniform wear theory

IAS-1. The frictional torque transmitted in a flat pivot bearing, assuming uniform wear, is [IAS-2002]

(a) WR

(b)

3 WR 4

(c)

2 WR 3

(d)

1 WR 2

(Where = Coefficient of friction; W = Load over the bearing; R = Radius of bearing) IAS-1Ans. (d) Use frictional clutch formula.

T=

W
4

(D + d ), d = 0

and D = 2 R gives T =

R
2

Belt and Chain drives

IAS-2. A pulley and belt in a belt drive from a (a) Cylindrical pair (b) turning pair IAS-2Ans. (c) IAS-3.

(c) rolling pair

[IAS-2001] (d) sliding pair

Crushed ore is dropped on a conveyor belt at the rate of 300 kg/s. The belt moves at speed of 2 m/s. The net force acting on the belt that keeps it moving at the same speed is [IAS-2001]

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(a) 30 N (b) 60 N (c) 300 N (d) 600 N

d dm IAS-3Ans. (d) Force = ( mv ) = v = 300 2 = 600 N dt dt

Belt tension
IAS-4. A Differential pulley is subjected to belt tensions as shown in the diagram. The resulting force and moment when transferred to the centre of the pulley are, respectively (a) 400 N and 0 Nm (b) 400 N and 100 Nm (c) 500 N and 0 Nm (d) 500 N and 100 Nm [IAS-2003] IAS-4Ans. (c)

Selection of V-belt drive

IAS-5. A 50 kW motor using six V belts is used in a pulp mill. If one of the belts breaks after a month of continuous running, then [IAS 1994]

(a) The broken belt is to be replaced by a similar belt (b) All the belt are to be replaced (c) The broken belt and two adjacent belts are to be replaced (d) The broken belt and one adjacent belt are to be replaced IAS-5Ans. (b)

Types of power screw

IAS-6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IAS-2007] List I List II (Type of Thread) (Use) A. Square thread 1. Used in vice B. Acme thread 2. Used in lead screw C. Buttress thread 3. Used in screw jack D. Trapezoidal thread 4. Used in power transmission devices in machine tool Code: A B C D A B C D

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(a) 2 (c) 3 IAS-6Ans. (c) 3 2 4 1 1 4 (b) (d) 2 3 3 2 1 4 4 1

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Design of Power Transmission System

Objective Questions (IES, IAS, GATE) Previous 20-Years GATE Questions

Spur gear
GATE-1. Match the type of gears with their most appropriate description. [GATE-2008]

Type of gear P Helical Q Spiral R Hypoid S Rack and pinion

(a) P-2, Q- 4, R- 1, S- 6 (b) P-1, Q- 4, R- 5, S- 6 GATE-1Ans. (a)

GATE-2.

Description 1. Axes non parallel and intersecting 2. Axes parallel and teeth are inclined to the axis 3. Axes parallel and teeth are parallel to the axis 4. Axes are perpendicular and intersecting, and teeth are inclined to the axis 5. Axes are perpendicular and used for large speed reduction 6. Axes parallel and one of the gears has infinite radius (c) P-2, Q- 6, R- 4, S- 2 (d) P-6, Q- 3, R- 1, S- 5

One tooth of a gear having 4 module and 32 teeth is shown in the figure. Assume that the gear tooth and the corresponding tooth space make equal intercepts on the pitch circumference. The dimensions 'a' and 'b', respectively, are closest to [GATE-2008]

(a) 6.08 mm, 4 mm (c) 6.28 mm, 4.3 mm GATE-2Ans. (a)

(b) 6.48 mm, 4.2 mm (d) 6.28 mm, 4.1

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Match the following Type of gears P. Bevel gears Q. Worm gears R. Herringbone gears S. Hypoid gears (a) P-4 Q-2 R-1 S-3 (c) P-3 Q-2 R-1 S-4 GATE-3Ans. (b)
GATE-3.

Chapter 3

[GATE-2004] Arrangement of shafts 1. Non-parallel off-set shafts 2. Non-parallel intersecting shafts 3. Non-parallel non-intersecting shafts 4. Parallel shafts (b) P-2 Q-3 R-4 S-1 (d) P-1 Q-3 R-4 S-2

Pitch point
In spur gears, the circle on which the involute is generated is called the [GATE-1996] (a) Pitch circle (b) clearance circle (c) Base circle (d) addendum circle GATE-4Ans. (a)
GATE-4.

Minimum Number of Teeth

The minimum number of teeth on the pinion to operate without interference in standard full height involute teeth gear mechanism with 20 pressure angle is [GATE-2002] (a) 14 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 32 GATE-5Ans. (c)
GATE-5.

Interference
Tooth interference in an external in volute spur gear pair can be reduced by [GATE-2010] (a) Decreasing center distance between gear pair (b) Decreasing module (c) Decreasing pressure angle (d) Increasing number of gear teeth GATE-6Ans. (d)
GATE-6

There are several ways to avoid interfering: i. Increase number of gear teeth ii. Modified involutes

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iii. Modified addendum iv. Increased centre distance GATE-7. Interference in a pair of gears is avoided, if the addendum circles of both the gears intersect common tangent to the base circles within the points of [GATE-1995] tangency. (a) True (b) False (c) Insufficient data (d) None of the above GATE-7Ans. (a)
Twenty degree full depth involute profiled 19-tooth pinion and 37-tooth gear are in mesh. If the module is 5 mm, the centre distance between the [GATE-2006] gear pair will be (a) 140 mm (b) 150 mm (c) 280 mm (d) 300 mm GATE-8Ans. (a) D + D2 mT1 + mT2 5 (19 + 37 ) Centre dis tan ce = 1 = = = 140mm 2 2 2
GATE-8.

Beam Strength of Gear Tooth

A spur gear has a module of 3 mm, number of teeth 16, a face width of 36 mm and a pressure angle of 20. It is transmitting a power of 3 kW at 20 rev/s. Taking a velocity factor of 1.5, and a form factor of 0.3, the stress in [GATE-2008] the gear tooth is about (a) 32 MPa (b) 46 MPa (c) 58 MPa (d) 70MPa GATE-9Ans. (c)
GATE-9.

Statement for Linked Answer GATE-10 and GATE-11: A 20o full depth involute spur pinion of 4 mm module and 21 teeth is to transmit 15 kW at 960 rpm. Its face width is 25 mm.
GATE-10. The tangential force transmitted (in N) is

[GATE -2009]

(a) 3552 GATE-10Ans. (a)

(b) 261 1

(c) 1776

(d) 1305

GATE-11. Given that the tooth geometry factor is 0.32 and the combined effect of

dynamic load and allied factors intensifying the stress is 1.5; the minimum [GATE -2009] allowable stress (in MPa) for the gear material is (a) 242.0 (b) 166.5 (c) 121.0 (d) 74.0 GATE-11Ans. (b)

Simple Gear train

Note: - Common Data for GATE-12 & GATE-13. A gear set has a opinion with 20 teeth and a gear with 40 teeth. The pinion runs at 0 rev/s and transmits a power of 20 kW. The teeth are on the 20 full depth system and have module of 5 mm. The length of the line of action is 19 mm.
GATE-12. The center distance for the above gear set in mm is

[GATE-2007]

(a) 140

(b) 150

(c) 160

(d) 170.

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GATE-12Ans. (b) GATE-13 The contact ratio of the contacting tooth

Chapter 3
[GATE-2007]

(a) 1.21 GATE-13Ans. (c) (a) 77.23 GATE-14Ans. (c)

(b) 1.25

(c) 1.29

(d) 1.33
[GATE-2007] (d) 289.43

GATE-14. The resultant force on the contacting gear tooth in N is:

(b) 212.20

(c) 225.80

Compound gear train

Data for GATE-15 & GATE-16 are given below. Solve the problems and choose correct answers. A compacting machine shown in the figure below is used to create a desired thrust force by using a rack and pinion arrangement. The input gear is mounted on tile motor shaft. The gears have involute teeth of 2 mm module.

GATE-15. If the drive efficiency is 80%, then torque required on the input shaft to

create 1000 N output thrust is (a) 20 Nm (b) 25 Nm GATE-15Ans. (b) D =2 Given : Module m = 2, T D = 80 2 = 160 mm 2F = 1000, or F = 500 N Let T1 be the torque applied by motor. T2 be the torque applied by gear. Power transmission = 80% 2T2 1 Now, T11 = 0.8 2 F (D / 2) 1 T1 = or 2 0.8
0.16 1 1 2 0.8 4 = 25 N m. = 2 500

(c) 32 Nm

[GATE-2004] (d) 50 Nm

GATE-16. If the pressure angle of the rack is 20, then force acting along the line of

action between the rack and the gear teeth is (a) 250 N (b) 342 N (c) 532 N GATE-16Ans. (c)

[GATE-2004]

(d) 600 N

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P cos = F Force acting along the line of action, F P= cos
500 cos 20 = 532N =

Chapter 3

Reverted gear train

Data for GATE-17 & GATE-18 are given below. Solve the problems and choose correct answers. The overall gear ratio in a 2 stage speed reduction gear box (with all spur gears) is 12. The input and output shafts of the gear box are collinear. The countershaft which is parallel to the input and output shafts has a gear (Z2 teeth) and pinion (Z3 = 15 teeth) to mesh with pinion (Z1 = 16 teeth) on the input shaft and gear (Z4 teeth) on the output shaft respectively. It was decided to use a gear ratio of 4 with 3 module in the first stage and 4 module in the second stage.
GATE-17. Z2 and Z4 are

(a) 64 and 45 (b) 45 and 64 GATE-17Ans. (a) N N D Given, 1 = 12, 1 = 4 = 2 N2 N2 D1

m1 = 3, m2 = 4 Now, D1 D2 = Z1 Z2 Z1 D1 N 2 1 = = = Z2 D2 N1 4 Z2 = Z1 4 = 64

(c) 48 and 60

[GATE-2003] (d) 60 and 48

Also,
Z 4 = Z3 = 45

12 =

D4 D3

D4 =3 D3 Z3 D3 = Z4 D4
D4 = Z3 3 = 15 3 D3

GATE-18. The centre distance in the second stage is

(a) 90 mm GATE-18Ans. (b)

(b) 120 mm

(c) 160 mm

[GATE-2003] (d) 240mm

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Now, But x = r4 + r3 = D4 + D3 2 D4 D3 = =4 Z4 Z3 D4 = 180, D3 = 60 x= 180 + 60 = 120mm 2

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Epicyclic gear train

GATE-19. For the epicyclic gear arrangement shown in the figure, 2 = 100 rad/s

clockwise (CW) and arm = 80 rad/s counter clockwise (CCW). The angular [GATE-2010]

velocity 5 , (in rad/s) is

GATE-19Ans. (c)

(a) 0

(b) 70 CW 2 3 N 2 x N3 y y N2 x N3

(c) 140 CCW 4 N 2 x N3 y

(d) 140 CW 5 N 4 N 2 x N5 N3 y y N4 N2 x N5 N3

Arm 1. 2. 0 y

+x
y
x+y

y x + y = 100 (cw) y = 80 (ccw)

Speed of Gear ( W5 ) = 80

32 20 180 = 140 80 24

= 140 (ccw)

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GATE-20. An epicy yclic gear train is shown

Chapte 3 er

schematic cally in the adjacent figure. e The sun gear 2 on t g the input shaft is a 20 teeth external gear. The planet h e gear 3 is a 40 teet externa gear. th al The ring gear 5 is a 100 teeth g 0 internal gear. The ring gea 5 is e ar fixed and the gear 2 is rotatin at 60 ng rpm (ccw = counte w er-clockwi ise and cw = clock kwise). The arm 4 attache to the output ed shaft will rotate at (a) 10 rpm ccw (b) 10 rpm ccw (c) 12 rpm cw (d) 12 rpm ccw
GATE-20A Ans. (a)

[GATE -2009] E

GATE-21 The arm OA of an epicyclic gear train shown in figure re n n evolves counter

clockwise about O with an a e angular velocity of 4 rad/s. Bo oth gears a are of same size Tire ang e. gular veloc city of gea C, if th sun gea B is fixed, is ar he ar [GATE-1995] (a) 4 rad / sec

(b) 8 rad / sec (c) 10 rad / sec (d) 12 rad / sec

GATE-21A Ans. (b)

Ex xplanation Fi arm A ix Gi one rota ive ation to B Multiply by x M Ad y dd t B is fixed, therefore

Arm A 0 0 y

B 1 +x x X+ y

C -1 -x y y-x

Angular ve elocity of gea ar

x+y = 0 y = rad d/sec( ccw ) x = -4 r rad/sec(cw) C = y x = 4 (-4) = 8 rad/s

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GATE-22.The sun gear in the figure is driven

Chapter 3

clockwise at 100 rpm. The ring gear is held stationary. For the number of teeth shown on the gears, the arm rotates at (a) 0 rpm (b) 20 rpm (c) 33.33 rpm (d) 66.67 rpm [GATE-2001]
GATE-22Ans. (b)

Arm +1 0 1

Sun +1 80 30 30 20 5

Planet +1 80 30 5 3

Ring +1 1 0

For 5 Re volutions Of Sun , Arm rotates by1 for 100 revolutions of Sun, Arm rotates by 100 = 20 5

GATE-23. Two mating spur gears have 40 and 120 teeth respectively. The pinion

rotates at 1200 rpm and transmits a torque of 20 Nm. The torque transmitted by the gear is [GATE-2004] (a) 6.6 Nm (b) 20 Nm (c) 40 Nm (d) 60Nm GATE-23Ans. (d)

We know

N P TG = N G TP

where,N P = speed of pinion,N G = speed of gear wheel TG = number of teeth of gear, TP = number of teeth of pinion or 1200 120 = NG 40 N G = 400 r.p.m

Since power transmitted by both gear will be equal i.e. TP P = TG G where, TP = torque transmitted by pinion,TG = torque transmitted by gear wheel 20 2 1200 TG 2 400 = 60 60 torque transmitted by gear, TG = 60N.m. Common Data for GATE-24, GATE-25: A planetary gear train has four gears and one carrier. Angular velocities of the gears are 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively. The carrier rotates with angular velocity 5,

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GATE-24. What is th relation between t he n the angula velocitie of Gear 1 and Gear 4? ar es r

[GATE-2 2006]
GATE-24A Ans. (a)

1 5 =3 2 5 3 5 =2 4 5 As,3 2 1 5 =6 4 5

(with res spect to arm 5 or carrier5 5) (w respect to carrier5) with t )

GATE-25. For (1 = 60 rpm c clockwise ( (cw) when looked fr n rom the le eft, what i the is

angular v velocity of the carrie and its direction so that Ge er ear 4 rotat in tes counter c clockwise ( (ccw) direc ction at tw wice the angular vel locity of G Gear 1 when look ked from th left? he [GATE-2 2006] (a) 130 rpm cw m, (b) 22 rpm, ccw 23 (c) 256 rpm cw m, (d) 15 rpm, ccw 56 GATE-25A Ans. (d) 1 = 60 rpm (Clockwise m e)

4 = 120 rpm (Counter c m clock wise) 60 5 =6 120 5 5 = 156 i.e.counter clockwise 6 r

Worm Gears m
GATE-26. Large spe eed reduct tions (grea ater than 20) in one stage of a gear trai are 2 in

possible through (a) Spur ge earing (b) Worm gea ) aring GATE-26A Ans. (b)

(c) Bevel gear ) ring

[GATE-2002] (d Helical gearing d)

GATE-27. A 1.5 kW m motor is ru unning at 1440 rev/m min. It is to be connec o cted to a st tirrer

running at 36 rev /min. T v The gearin arrang ng gement suitable for this r applicatio is on [GATE-2000] (a) Differen ntial gear (b) he elical gear ( )S (d)

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GATE-28. To make a worm drive reversible, it is necessary to increase

Chapter 3
[GATE-1997]

(a) centre distance (c) Number of starts GATE-28Ans. (c)

(b) worm diameter factor (d) reduction ratio

Previous 20-Years IES Questions Spur gear

IES-1. The velocity ratio between pinion and gear in a gear drive is 2.3, the module of teeth is 2.0 mm and sum of number of teeth on pinion and gear is 99. What is the centre distance between pinion and the gear? [IES 2007]

(a) 49.5 mm

(b) 99 mm

(c) 148.5 mm

(d) 198 mm

IES-1. Ans. (b) Centre distance = IES-2.

D1 + D2 mT1 + mT2 m 2 = = (T1+ T2) = 99 = 99mm 2 2 2 2

Consider the following statements: [IES-2001] When two gears are meshing, the clearance is given by the 1. Difference between dedendum of one gear and addendum of the mating gear. 2. Difference between total and the working depth of a gear tooth. 3. Distance between the bottom land of one gear and the top land of the mating gear. 4. Difference between the radii of the base circle and the dedendum circle. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 IES-2. Ans. (a) IES-3. The working surface above the pitch surface of the gear tooth is termed as [IES-1998] (a) Addendum (b) dedendum (c) flank (d) face IES-3. Ans. (d) IES-4. Match the following 14 List I A. Dedendum B. Clearance C. Working depth D. Addendum

1 composite system gears 2

List II 1.

[IES-1992]

2 pd 0.157 2. pd 1.157 3. pd 1 4. pd
D 4 4 (b) (d) A 4 3 B 3 1 C 2 2 D 1 4

Code: (a) (c)

A 1 3

B 2 2

C 3 1

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IES-5. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given [IES-1993] below the lists: List I (Standard tooth/arms) List II (Advantages or disadvantages) A. 20 and 25 systems 1. Results in lower loads on bearing 2. Broadest at the base and strongest in B. 14.5o stub-tooth system bending C. 25 Full depth system 3. Obsolete D. 20 Full depth system 4. Standards for new applications Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 4 3 2 1 (b) 3 1 2 4 (c) 3 2 1 4 (d) 4 2 3 1 IES-5. Ans. (a) Assertion (A): When one body drives another by direct contact, their contact points must have equal components of velocity normal to the surfaces at the point of contact. Reason (R): Two points in the same body must have the same component of velocity relative to the third body, in the direction of the line joining the two points. [IES-1993] (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-6Ans. (a) IES-6.

Classification of Gears
IES-7. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer List I List II A. Helical gears 1. Non-interchangeable B. Herring bone gears 2. Zero axial thrust C. Worm gears 3. Quiet motion D. Hypoid Gears 4. Extreme speed reduction Codes: A B C D A B C (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 3 2 1 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 3 2 4 IES-7Ans. (d) IES-8. [IES-1996]

D 4 1

Match List-l (Type of Gears) with List-II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IES-2006] List-I List -II A. Helical gearing 1. Zero axial thrust B. Herringbone gearing 2. Non-inter-changeable C. Worm gearing 3. Skew shafts D. Hypoid gearing 4. Parallel shafts A B C D A B C D (a) 4 1 3 2 (b) 3 2 4 1 (c) 4 2 3 1 (d) 3 1 4 2 IES-8Ans. (a) IES-9. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IES 2007]

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List I A. Worm gear B. Spur gear

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List II 1. Imposes no thrust load on the shaft 2. To transmit power between two nonintersecting shafts which are perpendicular to each other 3. To transmit power when the shafts are parallel 4. To transmit power when the shafts are at right angles to one another D A B C D 4 (b) 2 3 1 4 3 (d) 2 3 4 1

C. Herringbone gear D. Spring level gear Code: A (a) 1 (c) 1 IES-9Ans. (b) IES-10. B 2 2 C 3 4

Match List I (Type of Gear/Gear Train) with List II (Different Usage and Drive) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I List II [IES-2005] A Epicyclic gear train 1. Reduces end thrust B. Bevel Gear 2. Low gear ratio C. Worm-worm Gear 3. Drives non-parallel nonintersecting shafts D. Herringbone Gear 4. Drives non-parallel intersecting shafts 5. High gear ratio A B C D A B C D (a) 5 4 3 1 (b) 2 3 4 5 (c) 5 3 4 1 (d) 2 4 3 5 IES-10Ans. (a) IES-11. Which type of gear is used for shaft axes having an offset? (a) Mitre gears (b) Spiral bevel gears (c) Hypoid gears (d) Zerol gears IES-11.Ans. (c) IES-12. [IES-2004]

The gears employed for connecting two non-intersecting and non-parallel, i.e., non-coplanar shafts are [IES-2003; 2005] (a) Bevel gears (b) Spiral gears (c) Helical gears (d) Mitre gears IES-12.Ans. (b) IES-13. When two shafts are neither parallel nor intersecting, power can be transmitted by using [IES-1998] (a) A pair of spur gears (b) a pair of helical gears (c) An Oldham's coupling (d) a pair of spiral gears IES-13Ans. (d) IES-14. In a single reduction, a large velocity ratio is required. The best transmission is [IES-1999] (a) Spur gear drive (b) helical gear drive (c) Bevel gear drive (d) worm gear drive IES-14Ans. (a) IES-15. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IES-1995] (a) Positive drive .... Belt drive (b) High velocity ratio .... Worm gearing (c) To connect non-parallel and non- intersecting shafts .... Spiral gearing.

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(d) Diminished noise and smooth operation .... Helical gears. IES-15Ans. (a)

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Mitres gear
IES-16. Mitre gears [IES-1992] (a) spur-gears with gear ratio 1: 1 (b) Skew gears connecting non-parallel and nonintersecting shafts (c) Bevel gears transmitting power at more than or less than 90 (d) Bevel gears in which the angle between the axes is 90 and the speed ratio of the gears is 1: 1 IES-16Ans. (d) IES-17. Match List-I (Gears) with List-II (Configurations) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [IES-2003] List-I List-II (Gears) (Configurations) A Spur 1. Connecting two non-parallel or intersecting but coplanar shafts B. Bevel 2. Connecting two parallel and coplanar shafts with teeth parallel to the axis of the gear wheel C. Helical 3. Connecting two parallel and coplanar shafts with teeth inclined to the axis of the gear wheel D. Mitre 4. Connecting two shafts whose axes are mutually perpendicular to each other Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 2 4 3 1 (b) 3 1 2 4 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 3 4 2 1 IES-17Ans. (c)

Pitch point
IES-18. Gearing contact is which one of the following? [IES 2007] (a) Sliding contact (b) Sliding contact, only rolling at pitch point (c) Rolling contact (d) Rolling and sliding at each point of contact IES-18Ans. (b) When pair of teeth touch at the pitch point ,they have for the instant pure rolling action. At any other position they have the slidingaction. IES-19. When two spur gears having involute profiles on, their teeth engage, the line of action is tangential to the [IES-2003] (a) Pitch circles (b) Dedendum circles (c) Addendum circles (d) Base circles IES-19Ans. (d)

Pressure angle
IES-20. What is the value of pressure angle generally used for involute gears? [IES-2006] (a) 35 (b) 30 (c) 25 (d) 20 IES-20Ans. (d)

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IES-21.

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Consider the following, modifications regarding avoiding the interference between gears: [IES-2003] 1. The centre distance between meshing gears be increased 2. Addendum of the gear be modified 3. Teeth should be undercut slightly at the root 4. Pressure angle should be increased 5. Circular pitch be increased Which of these are effective in avoiding interference? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1, 4 and 5 (d) 3, 4 and 5 IES-21Ans. (b) IES-22. An external gear with 60 teeth meshes with a pinion of 20 teeth, module being 6 mm. What is the centre distance in mm? [IES-2009] (a) 120 (b) 180 (c) 240 (d) 300 IES-22Ans. (c) m Centre distance in mm = ( T1 + T2 ) 2 6 = ( 60 + 20 ) 2 = 240 mm

Assertion (A): An involute rack with 20 pressure angle meshes with a pinion of [IES-2002] 14.5 pressure angle. Reason (R): Such a matching is impossible. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-23Ans. (d) IES-23. IES-24. Compared to gears with 200 pressure angle involute full depth teeth, those [IES 2007] with 200 pressure angle and stub teeth have 1. Smaller addendum. 2. Smaller dedendum. 3. Smaller tooth thickness. 4. Greater bending strength. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 IES-24Ans. (b) IES-25. Consider the following statements:
o

[IES-1999]

A pinion of 14

1 pressure angle and 48 involute teeth has a pitch circle 2

2. Circular pitch of 18 mm 4. Diametral pitch of

diameter of 28.8 cm. It has 1. Module of 6 mm 3. Addendum of 6 mm

11 113
(d) 2 and 4

Which of these statements are correct? (a) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 4

d 288 IES-25Ans. (b) Module = = =6mm T 48

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= 6 = 18.84 mm T 1 T diametral pitch = = d 6 Circular pitch =
Circular pitch = - = 1t X 6 = 18.84 mm
IES-26.

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d
; addendum = 1 module = 6 mm

Which of the following statements are correct? [IES-1996] 1. For constant velocity ratio transmission between two gears, the common normal at the point of contact must always pass through a fixed point on the line joining the centres of rotation of the gears. 2. For involute gears the pressure angle changes with change in centre distance between gears. 3. The velocity ratio of compound gear train depends upon the number of teeth of the input and output gears only. 4. Epicyclic gear trains involve rotation of at least one gear axis about some other gear axis. (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 IES-26Ans. (c) IES-27. Which one of the following is true for involute gears? [IES-1995] (a) Interference is inherently absent (b) Variation in centre distance of shafts increases radial force (c) A convex flank is always in contact with concave flank (d) Pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement. IES-27Ans. (d) For involute gears, the pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement. IES-28. In involute gears the pressure angle is [IES-1993] (a) Dependent on the size of teeth (b) dependent on the size of gears (c) Always constant (d) always variable IES-28Ans. (c) The pressure angle is always constant in involute gears.

Minimum Number of Teeth

IES-29. Which one of the following statements is correct? [IES-2004] Certain minimum number of teeth on the involute pinion is necessary in order to (a) Provide an economical design (b) avoid Interference (c) Reduce noise in operation (d) overcome fatigue failure of the teeth IES-29Ans. (b) IES-30. A certain minimum number of teeth is to be kept for a gear wheel (a) So that the gear is of a good size [IES-1999] (b) For better durability (c) To avoid interference and undercutting (d) For better strength IES-30Ans. (c) IES-31. In full depth 14

a pinion which meshes with rack with out interference is (a) 12 (b) 16 (c) 25 (d) 32 IES-32Ans. (d)

1 degree involute system, the smallest number of teeth in 2

[IES-1992]

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IES-33.

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Terminology) List II (Relevant terms) [IES-1995] A. Interference 1. Arc of approach, arc of recess, circular pitch B. Dynamic load on tooth 2. Lewis equation C. Static load 3. Minimum number of teeth on pinion D. Contract ratio 4. Inaccuracies in tooth profile Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 1 2 3 4 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 3 4 2 1 IES-33Ans. (d) Assertion (A): When a pair of spur gears of the same material is in mesh, the [IES-2002; 1993] design is based on pinion. Reason (R): For a pair of gears of the same material in mesh, the 'strength factor' of the pinion is less than that of the gear. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-34Ans. (a) IES-34

Cycloidal teeth
IES-35. The curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle which rolls along the inside of affixed circle, is known as [IES-1992] (a) Epicycloid (b) hypocycloid (c) Cardiod (d) involute IES-35Ans. (b) IES-36

In the mechanism shown above, link 3 has [IES-2004] (a) Curvilinear translation and all points in it trace out identical cycloids (b) Curvilinear translation and all points in it trace out identical involutes (c) Linear translation & all points in it trace out identical helices (d) Linear translation & all points in it trace out identical ellipses IES-36Ans. (a) IES-37. A thin circular disc is rolling with a uniform linear speed, along a straight path on a plane surface. [IES-1994] Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. All points on the disc have the same velocity. 2. The centre of the disc has zero acceleration. 3. The centre of the disc has centrifugal acceleration.

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4. The point on the disc making contact with the plane surface has zero acceleration of these statements (a) 1 and 4 are correct (b) 3 and 4 are correct (c) 3 alone is correct (d) 2 alone is correct. IES-37.Ans. (d)

Involute teeth
IES-38. In the case of an involute toothed gear, involute starts from (a) Addendum circle (b) dedendum circle (c) Pitch circle (d) base circle IES-38Ans. (b) IES-39. [IES-1997]

Consider the following statements: [IES-2006] 1. A stub tooth has a working depth larger than that of a full-depth tooth. 2. The path of contact for involute gears is an arc of a circle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 IES-39Ans. (d) 1. A stub tooth has a working depth lower than that of a full-depth tooth. 2. The path of contact for involute gears is a line. IES-40. Consider the following statements regarding the choice of conjugate teeth for the profile of mating gears: [IES-1999] 1. They will transmit the desired motion 2. They are difficult to manufacture. 3. Standardisation is not possible 4. The cost of production is low. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4 IES-40Ans. (a) Cost of production of conjugate teeth, being difficult to manufacture is high. IES-41. Which one of the following is correct? [IES-2008] When two teeth profiles of gears are conjugate, the sliding velocity between them (a) Is always zero, all through the path of contact? (b) Is zero, at certain points along the path of contact? (c) Is never zero anywhere on the path of contact? (d) Can be made zero by proper selection of profiles IES-41Ans. (a)

Contact ratio
IES-42. Which one of the following is the correct statement? [IES 2007] In meshing gears with involute gears teeth, the contact begins at the intersection of the (a) Line of action and the addendum circle of the driven gear (b) Line of action and the pitch circle of the driven gear (c) Dedendum circle of the driver gear and the addendum circle of the driven gear (d) Addendum circle of the driver gear and the pitch circle of the driven gear IES-42Ans. (a) IES-43. Common contact ratio of a pair of spur pinion and gear is (a) Less than 10 (b) equal to 1 (c) Between 2 and 3 (d) greater than 3 [IES-2008]

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IES-43Ans. (c) The ratio of the length of arc of contact to the circular pitch is known as contact ratio i.e. number of pairs of teeth in contact. The contact ratio for gears is greater than one. Contact ratio should be at least 1.25. For maximum smoothness and quietness, the contact ratio should be between 1.50 and 2.00. High-speed applications should be designed with a face-contact ratio of 2.00 or higher for best results.

Interference
IES-44. Interference between an involute gear and a pinion can be reduced by which of the following? [IES-2008] 1. Increasing the pressure angle of the teeth in the pair, the number of teeth remaining the same. 2. Decreasing the addendum of the gear teeth and increasing the same for the pinion teeth by the corresponding amount. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 IES-44Ans. (c) IES-45. In gears, interference takes place when [IES-1993] (a) The tip of a tooth of a mating gear digs into the portion between base and root circles (b) Gears do not move smoothly in the absence of lubrication (c) Pitch of the gear is not same (d) gear teeth are undercut IES-45Ans. (a) In gears, interference takes place when the tip of a tooth of a mating gear digs into the portion between base .and root circle. IES-46. An involute pinion and gear are in mesh. If both have the same size of addendum, then there will be an interference between the [IES-1996] (a) Tip of the gear tooth and flank of pinion. (b) Tip of the pinion and flank of gear. (c) Flanks of both gear and pinion. (d) Tips of both gear and pinion. IES-46Ans. (a) IES-47. Interference between the teeth of two meshing involute gears can be reduced or eliminated by [IES 2007] 1. Increasing the addendum of the gear teeth and correspondingly reducing the addendum of the pinion. 2. Reducing the pressure angle of the teeth of the meshing gears. 3. Increasing the centre distance Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 only (d) 3 only IES-47Ans. (d) IES-48. Consider the following statements: [IES-2002] A 20o stub tooth system is generally preferred in spur gears as it results in 1. Stronger teeth 2. Lesser number of teeth on the pinion 3. Lesser changes of surface fatigue failure 4. Reduction of interference Which of the above statements are correct?

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(a) 1, 2 and 4 IES-48Ans. (a)
IES-49.

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(b) 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-2001] List-I List-II A. Undercutting 1. Beam strength B. Addendum 2. Interference C. Lewis equation 3. Large speed reduction D. Worm and wheel 4. Intersecting axes 5. Module Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 2 5 1 3 (b) 1 5 4 3 (c) 1 3 4 5 (d) 2 3 1 5 IES-49Ans. (a) IES-50. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? (a) Governors ... Interference (b) Gears .Hunting (c) Klein's construction.... Acceleration of piston (d) Cam .Pinion IES-50Ans. (c) IES-51. [IES-1999]

Consider the following characteristics: [IES-1998] 1. Small interference 2. Strong tooth. 3. Low production cost 4. Gear with small number of teeth. Those characteristics which are applicable to stub 20 involute system would include (a) 1 alone (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 IES-51Ans. (b) Involute system is very interference prone. IES-52. The motion transmitted between the teeth of two spur gears in mesh is generally [IES-1999] (a) Sliding (b) rolling (c) Rotary (d) party sliding and partly rolling IES-52Ans. (b)

Beam Strength of Gear Tooth

IES-53. In heavy-duty gear drives, proper heat treatment of gears is necessary in order to: [IES-2006] (a) Avoid interference (b) Prevent noisy operation (c) Minimize wear of gear teeth (d) Provide resistance against impact loading on gear teeth IES-53Ans. (c) IES-54. Consider the following statements pertaining to the basic Lewis equation for the strength design of spur gear teeth: [IES-2005] 1. Single pair of teeth participates in power transmission at any instant. 2. The tooth is considered as a cantilever beam of uniform strength. 3. Loading on the teeth is static in nature. 4. Lewis equation takes into account the inaccuracies of the tooth profile. 5. Meshing teeth come in contract suddenly.

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Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 (b) 1,2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 IES-54Ans. (c) IES-55.

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(d) 2, 4 and 5

Assertion (A): The Lewis equation for design of gear tooth predicts the static load capacity of a cantilever beam of uniform strength. Reason (R): According to law of gears interchangeability is possible only when gears have same pressure angle and same module. [IES-2008] (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-55Ans. (b) The beam strength of gear teeth is determined from an equation (known as Lewis equation) and the load carrying ability of the toothed gears as determined by this equation gives satisfactory results. In the investigation, Lewis assumed that as the load is being transmitted from one gear to another, it is all given and taken by one tooth, because it is not always safe to assume that the load is distributed among several teeth. Notes: (i) The Lewis equation is applied only to the weaker of the two wheels (i.e. pinion or gear). (ii) When both the pinion and the gear are made of the same material, then pinion is the weaker. (iii) When the pinion and the gear are made of different materials, then the product of ( w y ) or ( o y ) is the deciding factor. The Lewis equation is used to that wheel

for which ( w y ) or ( o y ) is less.

IES-56. In the formulation of Lewis equation for toothed gearing, it is assumed [IES-1998] that tangential tooth load Ft, acts on the (a) Pitch point (b) tip of the tooth (c) Root of the tooth (d) whole face of the tooth IES-56Ans. (b) Assertion (A): The Lewis equation for gear tooth with involute profile predicts the [IES-1994] static load capacity of cantilever beam of uniform strength. Reason (R): For a pair of meshing gears with involute tooth profile, the pressure angle and module must be the same to satisfy the condition of inter-changeability. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-57Ans. (c) For a pair of meshing gears with involute tooth profile, the pressure angle and module must be the same to satisfy the condition of inter-changeability it is not correct. Due to law of gearing. IES-57. IES-58. The dynamic load on a gear is due to [IES-2002] 1. Inaccuracies of tooth spacing 2. Irregularities in tooth profile 3. Deflection of the teeth under load 4. Type of service (i.e. intermittent, one shift per day, continuous per day). Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1. 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 IES-58Ans. (a)

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Consider the following statements: The form factor of a spur gear tooth depends upon the [IES-1996] 1. Number of teeth 2. Pressure angle 3. Addendum modification coefficient 4. Circular pitch Of these correct statements are (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 4 IES-59Ans. (c) Assertion (A): If the helix angle of a helical gear is increased, the load carrying [IES-1996] capacity of the tooth increases. Reason (R): The form factor of a helical gear increases with the increasing in the helix angle. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-61Ans. (a) IES-60. IES-62. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II [IES-2000] A. Unwin's formula 1. Bearings B. Wahl factor 2. Rivets C. Reynoldss equation 3. Gears D. Lewis form factor 4. Springs Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 1 4 2 3 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 1 3 2 4 (d) 2 4 1 3 IES-62Ans. (d) IES-62. A spur gear transmits 10 kW at a pitch line velocity of 10 m/s; driving gear has a diameter of 1.0 m. Find the tangential force between the driver and the follower, and the transmitted torque respectively. [IES-2009] (a) 1 kN and 0.5 kN-m (b) 10 kN and 5 kN-m (c) 0.5 kN and 0.25 kN-m (d) 1 kN and 1 kN-m IES-62Ans. (a) Power transmitted = Force Velocity 10 103 = Force 10

10 103 = 1000 N / m 10 diameter Torque Transmitted = Force 2 1 = 1000 = 1000 0.5 2 = 500 N m = 0.5 kN m Force =

Wear Strength of Gear Tooth

IES-63. The limiting wear load of spur gear is proportional to (where Ep = Young's modulus of pinion material; Eg = Young's modulus of gear material) [IES-1997]

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( a ) ( E p + Eg )
IES-63Ans. (b)
1

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(b)
E p + Eg E p Eg

( c ) 1 +

Ep Eg

( d ) 1 +

Eg Ep

Gear Lubrication
IES-64. Match List I (Types of gear failure) with List II (Reasons) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists [IES-2004] List I List II A. Scoring 1. Oil film breakage B. Pitting 2. Yielding of surface under heavy loads C. Scuffing 3. Cyclic loads causing high surface stress D. Plastic flow 4. Insufficient lubrication A B C D A B C D (a) 2 1 3 4 (b) 2 3 4 1 (c) 4 3 1 2 (d) 4 1 3 2 IES-64Ans. (b)

Simple Gear train

IES-65. In a simple gear train, if the number of idler gears is odd, then the direction or motion of driven gear will [IES-2001] (a) Be same as that of the driving gear (b) Be opposite to that of the driving gear (c) Depend upon the number of teeth on the driving gear (d) Depend upon the total number of teeth on all gears of the train IES-65Ans. (a) IES-66. The gear train usually employed in clocks is a (a) Reverted gear train (b) simple gear train (c) Sun and planet gear (d) differential gear. IES-66Ans. (a) IES-67. In the figure shown above, if the speed of the input shaft of the spur gear train is 2400 rpm and the speed of the output shaft is 100 rpm, what is the module of the gear 4? (a) 1.2 (b) 1.4 (c) 2 (d) 2.5 [IES-2005] IES-67Ans. (b) [IES-1995]

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mT2 + mT1 = 35 2 or T2 = 10 N1 = N i N4 = T2 = N3 T1

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N 3 T3 T T 10 10 = +N i 2 3 or 100 = 2400 or T4 = 40 T4 T1 T4 60 T4 mT3 + mT4 70 = 35 or m = = 1.4 2 ( 40 + 10 )

IES-68

In a machine tool gear box, the smallest and largest spindles are 100 rpm and 1120 rpm respectively. If there are 8 speeds in all, the fourth speed will be [IES-2002] (a) 400 rpm (b) 280 rpm (c) 800 rpm (d) 535 rpm IES-68Ans. (b) IES-69. A fixed gear having 200 teeth is in mesh with another gear having 50 teeth. The two gears are connected by an arm. The number of turns made by the smaller gear for one revolution of arm about the centre of the bigger gear is [IES-1996]

(a)

IES-69Ans. (d) 1 + 200/50 = 1 + 4 = 5

2 4

(b) 3

(c) 4

(d) 5

Compound gear train

IES-70 The velocity ratio in the case of the compound train of wheels is equal to [IES-2000]

IES-70Ans. (d) IES-71.

No.of teeth on first driver No.of teeth on last follower Productof teeth on the drivers (c) Productof teeth on the followers (a)

No.of teeth on last follower No.of teeth on first driver Productof teeth on the followers (d) Productof teeth on the drivers (b)

Consider the gear train shown in the given figure and table of gears and their number of teeth. F

Gear :A B C D E No of teeth:20 50 25 75 26 65

[IES-1999] Gears BC and DE are moulded on parallel shaft rotating together. If the speed of A is 975 r.p.m., the speed of F will be IES-71Ans. (b)

Speed ratio

N F TA TC TE 20 25 26 4 = = = N A TB TD TF 50 75 65 75

or N F = 975

4 = 52 rpm 75

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IES-72. A compound train consisting of spur, bevel and spiral gears are shown in the given figure along with the teeth numbers marked against the wheels. Over-all speed ratio of the train is (a) 8

Chapter 3

(b) 2

1 2 1 (d) 8
(c)
[IES-1996] IES-72Ans. (a) Elements of higher pair like follower in cam is under the action of gravity or spring force . speed of lost driven or follower Train value = speed of the first gear

Train value =

product of no.of teeth no the drives product of no.of teeth on the drives

speed of the first drive speed of the last driven or follower

IES-73. In the compound gear train shown in the above figure, gears A and C have equal numbers of teeth and gears B and D have equal numbers of teeth. When A rotates at 800 rpm, D rotates at 200 rpm. The rotational speed of compound gears BC would then be (a) 300 rpm (b) 400rpm (c) 500 rpm (d) 600rpm

[IES 2007] IES-73Ans. (b) From the figure rA+ rB = rC +rD or TA +TB =TC+TD and as NB+NC it must be TB =TD & TA=TC

Or

NB ND = or NC = N A NC

N A ND =

800 200 = 400 rpm [ N B = N c ]

Reverted gear train

IES-74. Consider the following statements in case of reverted gear train:[IES-2002] 1. The direction of rotation of the first and the last gear is the same. 2. The direction of rotation of the first and the last gear is opposite. 3. The first and the last gears are on the same shaft. 4. The first and the last gears are on separate but co-axial shafts. Which of these statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 IES-74Ans. (d)

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IES-75.

Chapter 3

A reverted gear train is one in which the output shaft and input shaft (a) Rotate in opposite directions (b) are co-axial [IES-1997] (c) Are at right angles to each other (d) are at an angle to each other IES-75Ans. (b) IES-76. In a reverted gear train, two gears P and Q are meshing, Q - R is a compound gear, and R and S are meshing. The modules of P and R are 4 mm and 5 mm respectively. The numbers of teeth in P, Q and R are 20, 40 and 25 respectively. The number of teeth in S is [IES-2003]

(a) 23 IES-76Ans. (a)

(b) 35

(c) 50

(d) 53

Summation of radius will be constant. R P +R Q =R R +R G or D P + DQ = D R + DS or m1 (TP + TQ ) = m 2 (TR + TS ) or 4 (20 + 40) = 5 (25 + TS ) or TS =23
IES-77. Two shafts A and B, in the same straight line are geared together through an intermediate parallel shaft. The parameters relating to the gears and pinions are given in the table: [IES-2003] Item Speed Teeth PCD Module Driving wheel A TA DA m NA NB TB DB Driven wheel B m NC TC DC Driven wheel C on the intermediate shaft m ND TD DD Driving wheel D on the intermediate shaft, m in mesh with B

N A TC TB = N B TA TD (c) DA + DC = DB + DD
(a)
IES-77Ans. (b)

N A TA TD = N B TC TB (d) TA + TC = TB + TD
(b)

(i) D A + DC = D B + D D (ii) mTA + mTC = mTB + mTD (iii) N A N A N C TC TB = = N B N C N B TA N D

IES-78.

A gear having 100 teeth is fixed and another gear having 25 teeth revolves around it, centre lines of both the gears being jointed by an arm. How many revolutions will be made by the gear of 25 teeth for one revolution of [IES-2009] arm? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6 IES-78Ans. (c)

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Arm 0 NA +1 NB 100 25 Multiplying through out by x 100 0 x +x 25 y y+x y 4x Given that y + x = 0 x = -y = -1

Chapter 3

( y = 1)
N B = y 4x = 5

Epicyclic gear train

If the annular wheel of an epicyclic gear train has 100 teeth and the planet wheel has 20 teeth, the number of teeth on the sun wheel is [IES-2003] (a) 80 (b) 60 (c) 40 (d) 20 IES-79Ans. (b) From geometry IES-79.

2d p + d s = d A

or 2Tp + Ts = TA or Ts = TA 2Tp = 100 2 20 = 60

IES-80.

In the epicyclic gear train shown in the given figure, A is fixed. A has 100 teeth and B has 20 teeth. If the arm C makes three revolutions, the number of revolutions made by B will be (a) 12 (b) 15 (c) 18 (d) 24 [IES-1997]

IES-80Ans. (c) For 1 revolution of C,

NB = 1+
IES-81.

TA 100 = 1+ =6 20 TB

for 3revolution, N D = 6 3 = 18

An epicyclic gear train has 3 shafts A, B and C, A is an input shaft running at 100 rpm clockwise. B is an output shaft running at 250 rpm clockwise. Torque on A is 50 kNm (clockwise). C is a fixed shaft. The torque to fix C (a) Is 20 kNm anticlockwise [IES-2002] (b) is 30 kNm anticlockwise (c) Is 30 kNm clockwise (d) Cannot be determined as the data is insufficient IES-81Ans. (b)

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Now 1 M1 2 M2 = 0 M2 = and 100 50 = 20 250 anticlockwis se) KNm(a M1 + M2 + M3 = 0 50 20 + M3 = 0 30kNm(cloc ckwise) M3 = 3 = 30k kNm(anticlo ockwise)

Chapte 3 er

IES-82.

A single epicyclic gear train is shown in the g n n given figure. Wh heel A is st tationary. If the num mber of teet on th A and Ba are 120 and 45 res spectively, then whe B en rotates ab bout its ow axis at 100 rpm, the speed of C wn would be (a) 20 rpm (c) 19 (b) 27

3 rpm 11

7 rp pm 11

(d) 100 rpm [IES-1994]

ns. IES-82An (c)

Termin nology of Heli ical Gears

IES-83. If = heli angle, an pc = circ ix nd cular pitch then wh h; hich one of the follow f wing correctly expresses the axial p pitch of a helical gea h ar? [IES 2007] (a) pc cos IES-83An (c) ns. IES-84A h helical gea has the active face width eq ar qual to b, p pitch p and helix an ngle . What sho ould be t the minim mum value of b in order th e n hat contact IS [IESmaintaine across t ed the entire a active face of the gea e ar? -2004] (a) p cos IES-84An (d) ns. (b) p sec
P b tan

(b)

pc cos

(c)

pc tan n

(d) pc sin

(c) p t tan

(d) p co ot

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IES-85.

Chapter 3

Assertion (A): Helical gears are used for transmitting motion and power between intersecting shafts, whereas straight bevel gears arc used for transmitting motion and power between two shafts intersecting each other at 90o. [IES-2000] Reason (R): In helical gears teeth are inclined to axis of the shaft and arc in the form or a helix. Where as in bevel gears, teeth arc tapered both in thickness and height form one end to the other. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-85Ans. (d) Assertion (A): Shafts supporting helical gears must have only deep groove ballbearings. [IES-1999] Reason (R): Helical gears produce axial thrusts. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-86Ans. (a) IES-86. Assertion (A): Crossed helical gears for skew shafts are not used to transmit heavy loads. [IES-1995] Reason (R) The gears have a point contact, and hence are not considered strong. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-87Ans. (b) IES-87.

Bevel Gears
IES-88. In a differential mechanism, two equal sized bevel wheels A and B are keyed to the two halves of the rear axle of a motor car. The car follows a curved path. Which one of the following statements is correct? [IES-2004] The wheels A and B will revolve at different speeds and the casing will revolve at a speed which is equal to the (a) Difference of speeds of A and B (b) Arithmetic mean of speeds of A and B (c) Geometric mean of speeds of A and B (d) Harmonic mean of speeds of A and B IES-88Ans. (d)

Worm Gears
IES-89. Assertion (A): Tapered roller bearings must be used in heavy duty worm gear speed reducers. [IES-2005] Reason (R): Tapered roller bearings are suitable for large radial as well as axial loads. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false

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(d) A is false but R is true IES-89Ans. (a)
IES-90.

Chapter 3

Consider the following statements in respect of worm gears: [IES-2005] 1. They are used for very high speed reductions. 2. The velocity ratio does not depend on the helix angle of the worm. 3. The axes of worm and gear are generally perpendicular and non-intersecting. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 IES-90Ans. (d) IES-91. For a speed ratio of 100 smallest gear box is obtained by using which of the following? [IES-2008] (a) A pair of spur gears (b) A pair of bevel and a pair of spur gears in compound gear train (c) A pair of helical and a pair of spur gears in compound gear train (d) A pair of helical and a pair of worm gears in compound gear train IES-91.Ans. (d) IES-92. Consider the following statements regarding improvement of efficiency of worm gear drive: [IES-2004] 1. Efficiency can be improved by increasing the spiral angle of worm thread to 45o or more 2. Efficiency can be improved by adopting proper lubrication 3. Efficiency can be improved by adopting worm diameter as small as practicable to reduce sliding between worm-threads and wheel teeth 4. Efficiency can be improved by adopting convex tooth profile both for worm and wheel Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4 IES-92Ans. (a) tan Gear wormgear = tan( v + )

tan v = v tan = z w .m dW

The face of worm gear is made concave to envelope the worm.

The lead angle of a worm is 22.5 deg. Its helix angle will be [IES-1994] (a) 22. 5 deg. (b) 45 deg. (c) 67.5 deg. (d) 90C. IES-93Ans. (c) = Pressure angle lead angle; + = 90; = helix angle = 90 - 22.5 = 67.5 IES-93.

Previous 20-Years IAS Questions

Spur gear
IAS-1. Match List I (Terms) with List II (Definition) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IAS-2001] List I List II A. Module 1. Radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the top of the tooth

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B. Addendum C. Circular pitch

Chapter 3
2. Radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth 3. Distance on the circumference of the pitch circle from a point of one tooth to the corresponding point on the next tooth 4. Ratio of a pitch circle diameter in mm to the number of teeth C A B C 3 (b) 4 2 3 2 (d) 3 2 4

Codes: (a) (c) IAS-1Ans. (a) IAS-2

A 4 3

B 1 1

Consider the following specifications of gears A, B, C and D: Gears A B C Number of teeth 20 60 20 o o Pressure angle 20o 1 1

[IAS-2001] D 60

14

14

14 1

Module 1 3 3 1 Material Steel Brass Brass Steel Which of these gears form the pair of spur gears to achieve a gear ratio of 3? (a) A and B (b) A and D (c) B and C (d) C and D IAS-2Ans. (b) For a gear pair i) module must be same (ii) Pressure angle must be same.
IAS-3. If the number of teeth on the wheel rotating at 300 r.p.m. is 90, then the number of teeth on the mating pinion rotating at 1500 r.p. m. is[IAS-2000]

(a) 15 (b) 18 (c) 20 (d) 60 IAS-3Ans. (b) Peripheral velocity (DN) = constant. D1 N1 = D 2 N 2 and D = mT

or mT1 N1 = mT1 N1 or T2 = T1

N1 300 = 90 = 18 N2 1500 N T Or you may say speed ratio, 1 = 2 N 2 T1

[IAS-1998]

IAS-4.

A rack is a gear of (a) Infinite diameter (c) zero pressure angle IAS-4Ans. (a)

(b) infinite module (d) large pitch

Classification of Gears
IAS-5. Assertion (A): While transmitting power between two parallel shafts, the noise generated by a pair of helical gears is less than that of an equivalent pair of spur gears. [IAS-2000] Reason(R): A pair of helical gears has fewer teeth in contact as compared to an equivalent pair of spur gears. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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(c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS-5Ans. (c) In spur gears, the contact between meshing teeth occurs along the entire face width of the tooth, resulting in a sudden application of the load which, in turn, results in impact conditions and generates noise. In helical gears, the contact between meshing teeth begins with a point on the leading edge of the tooth and gradually extends along the diagonal line across the tooth. There is a gradual pick-up of load by the tooth, resulting in smooth engagement and silence operation.

Pitch point
IAS-6. An imaginary circle which by pure rolling action, gives the same motion as the actual gear, and is called [IAS-2000] (a) Addendum circle (b) pitch circle (c) Dedendum circle (d) base circle IAS-6Ans. (b)

Pressure angle
IAS-7. The pressure angle of a spur gear normally varies from [IAS-2000] (a) 14 to 20 (b) 20 to 25 (c) 30 to 36 (d) 40 to 50 IAS-7Ans. (a)

Minimum Number of Teeth

IAS-8. Minimum number of teeth for involute rack and pinion arrangement for pressure angle of 20 is [IAS-2001] (a) 18 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 34

IAS-8Ans. (a) Tmin =

2h f sin
2

2 1 = 17.1 sin 2 20o

as > 17

So Tmin = 18

Cycloidal teeth
IAS-9. The tooth profile most commonly used in gear drives for power transmission is [IAS-1996] (a) A cycloid (b) An involute (c) An ellipse (d) A parabola IAS-9Ans. (b) It is due to easy manufacturing.

Contact ratio
IAS-10. Which one of the following statements is correct? [IAS-2007] (a) Increasing the addendum results in a larger value of contact ratio (b) Decreasing the addendum results in a larger value of contact ratio (c) Addendum has no effect on contact ratio (d) Both addendum and base circle diameter have effect on contact ratio

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IAS-10Ans. (d) contact ratio=

Chapter 3
length of are of con tan t circular pitch

RA2 R 2 cos 2 + rA2 r 2 cos 2 ( R + r ) sin Pc (cos )

[IAS-2002]

IAS-11.

The velocity of sliding of meshing gear teeth is

(a) (1 2 ) x

(b) 1 x 2

(c) (1 + 2 ) x

(d)

(1 + 2 )
x

(Where 1 and 2 = angular velocities of meshing gears x = distance between point of contact and the pitch point) IAS-11Ans. (c)

Interference
IAS-12. For spur with gear ratio greater than one, the interference is most likely to occur near the [IAS-1997] (a) Pitch point (b) point of beginning of contact (c) Point of end of contact (d) root of the tooth IAS-12Ans. (d) IAS-13. How can interference in involute gears be avoided? [IAS-2007] (a) Varying the centre distance by changing the pressure angle only (b) Using modified involute or composite system only (c) Increasing the addendum of small wheel and reducing it for the larger wheel only (d) Any of the above IAS-13Ans. (d) IAS-14. Which one of the following statements in respect of involute profiles for gear teeth is not correct? [IAS-2003] (a) Interference occurs in involute profiles, (b) Involute tooth form is sensitive to change in centre distance between the base circles. (c) Basic rack for involute profile has straight line form (d) Pitch circle diameters of two mating involute gears are directly proportional to the base circle diameter IAS-14Ans. (b) Assertion (A): In the case of spur gears, the mating teeth execute pure rolling motion with respect to each other from the commencement of engagement to its termination. [IAS-2003] Reason (R): The involute profiles of the mating teeth are conjugate profiles which obey the law of gearing. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS-15Ans. (a) IAS-15.

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IAS-16.

Chapter 3

Assertion (A): Gears with involute tooth profile transmit constant velocity ratios between shafts connected by them. [IAS-1997] Reason (R): For involute gears, the common normal at the point of contact between pairs of teeth always passes through the pictch point. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS-16Ans. (a)

Compound gear train

IAS-17. There are six gears A, B, C, D, E, F in a compound train. The numbers of teeth in the gears are 20, 60, 30, 80, 25 and 75 respectively. The ratio of the angular speeds of the driven (F) to the driver (A) of the drive is

(a)

1 24

(b)

1 8

(c)

4 15

(d) 12

[IAS-1995]

IAS-17Ans. (a)

The ratio of angular speeds of F to A =

TA .TC .TE 20 30 25 1 = = TB .TD .TF 60 80 75 24

Epicyclic gear train

IAS-18. A fixed gear having 100 teeth meshes with another gear having 25 teeth, the centre lines of both the gears being joined by an arm so as to form an epicyclic gear train. The number of rotations made by the smaller gear for one rotation of the arm is [IAS-1995] (a) 3 (b) 4 (b) 5 (d) 6 IAS-18Ans. (c) T 100 Re volution of 25 teeth gear = 1 + 100 (for one rotation of arm) = 1 + =5 T25 25 IAS-19. For an epicyclic gear train, the input torque = 100 Nm. RPM of the input gear is 1000 (clockwise), while that of the output gear is 50 RPM (anticlockwise). What is the magnitude of the holding torque for the gear train? [IAS-2007] (a) Zero (b) 500 Nm (c) 2100 Nm (d) None of the above IAS-19Ans. (c) Ti+To+Tarm=0 and Tii + Too + Tarmarm = 0

Gives, Tarm=Ti

N 1000 1 = Ti i 1 =100 1 = 2100 Nm 50 o No

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IAS-20. In the figure shown, the sun wheel has 48 teeth and the planet has 24 teeth. If the sun wheel is fixed, what is the angular velocity ratio between the internal wheel and arm? (a) 3.0

Chapter 3

(b) 1.5 (c) 2.0 (d) 4.0

IAS-20Ans. (a) [IAS-2004]

N B NC T = A NA = 0 N A NC TB N B NC N 48 = or B + 1 = 2 24 NC NC

or

NB = 2 +1 = 3 NC

IAS-21.

100 kW power is supplied to the machine through a gear box which uses an epicyclic gear train. The power is supplied at 100 rad/s. The speed of the output shaft of the gear box is 10 rad/s in a sense opposite to the input speed. What is the holding torque on the fixed gear of the train? [IAS-2004] (a) 8 kNm (b) 9 kNm (c) 10 kNm (d) 11 kNm IAS-21Ans. (b) T1+T2+T3=0 T1W1+T2W2+T3W3=0 W3=0 T1W1=100kW, W1=100rad/s T1=1 k Nm

Or T2=

TW1 100 1 = = 10kNm W2 (10 )

T3 = T2 T1 = ( 10 ) 1 = 9kNm
IAS-22. In the epicyclic gear train shown in the figure, TA = 40, TB = 20. For three revolutions of the arm, the gear B will rotate through

(a) 6 revolutions (b) 2.5 revolutions (c) 3 revolutions (d) 9 revolutions

[IAS-2003] IAS-22Ans. (d)

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IAS-23.

Chapter 3

Assertion (A): Spiral bevel gears designed to be used with an offset in their shafts are called hypoid gears [IAS-2004] Reason (R): The pitch surfaces of such gears are hyperboloids of revolution. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS-23Ans. (a)

Worm Gears
IAS-24. If reduction ratio of about 50 is required in a gear drive, then the most appropriate gearing would be [IAS-1999] (a) spur gears (b) bevel gears (c) Double helical gears (d) worm and worm wheel IAS-24Ans. (d) IAS-25. Speed reduction in a gear box is achieved using a worm and worm wheel. The worm wheel has 30 teeth and a pitch diameter of 210 mm. If the pressure angle of the worm is 20o, what is the axial pitch of the worm? (a) 7 mm (b) 22 mm [IAS-2004] (c) 14 mm (d) 63 mm

IAS-25Ans. (b)

m=

Axial pitch = circular pitch of the worm wheel= m

IAS-24. A speed reducer unit consists of a double-threaded worm of pitch = 11 mm and a worm wheel of pitch diameter = 84 mm. The ratio of the output torque to the input to rque is IAS-2002] (a) 76 (b) 12 (c) 24 (d) 42

210 =7 30

and Px = m =

22 7 = 22mm 7

IAS-24Ans. (a) IAS-25.

Output torque pitch diameter of worm wheel 84 = = = 7.6 Input torque pitch of worm 11

The maximum efficiency for spiral gears in mesh is given by (Where ( = [IAS-1998] shaft angle and , = friction angle)

1 + cos( ) 1 + cos( + ) 1 cos( ) (c) 1 + cos( + )

(a)
IAS-Ans. (b) IAS-26.

(b)

1 + cos( + ) 1 + cos( ) 1 cos( + ) (d) 1 + cos( )

Assertion (A): A pair of gears forms a rolling pair. [IAS-1996] Reason (R): The gear drive is a positive drive. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS-26Ans. (d) In rolling pair one link rolls over another fixed link.

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4.

Design of Bearings
Objective Questions (IES, IAS, GATE) Previous 20-Years GATE Questions

Types of Rolling Contact Bearings

GATE-1. Spherical roller bearings are normally used [GATE-1992] (a) For increased radial load (b) for increased thrust load (c) When there is less radial space (d) to compensate for angular misalignment GATE-1Ans. (d) It is also true for (a) but (d) is more appropriate.

Load-life Relationship
GATE-2. The rated life of a ball bearing varies inversely as which one of the following? [GATE-1993; IES-2004] (a) Load (b) (load)2 (c) (load)3 (d) (load)3.33 GATE-2Ans. (c)
d L = , d = dynamic load capacity R
P

R = Equivalent bearing load p = 3 for ball bearing =

10 for roller bearing. 3

GATE-3. The life of a ball bearing at a load of 10 kN is 8000 hours. Its life in hours, if the load is increased to 20 kN, keeping all other conditions the same, is (a) 4000 (b) 2000 (c) 1000 (d) 500 [GATE-2000] GATE-3 Ans. (c)
1 Life P
3

P 10 L2 = L1 1 = 8000 = 1000 hrs. 20 P2

GATE-4. The dynamic load capacity of 6306 bearing is 22 kN. The maximum radial load it can sustain to operate at 600 rev/min, for 2000 hours is [GATE-1997] (a) 4.16 kN (b) 3.60 kN (c) 6.2S kN (d) 5.29 kN GATE-4 Ans. (d)

Number of revolutions in life = 2000 60 600 =72 105 revolutions

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L = 72 22 22 Maximum radial load = 3 = = 5.29 kN 37 2 L

Chapter 4

GATE-5. The basic load rating of a ball bearing is [GATE-1998] (a) The maximum static radial load that can be applied without causing any plastic deformation of bearing components. (b) The radial load at which 90% of the group of apparently identical bearings run for one million revolutions before the first evidence of failure. (c) The maximum radial load that can be applied during operation without any plastic deformation of bearing components. (d) A combination of radial and axial loads that can be applied without any plastic deformation. GATE-5 Ans. (b)

Basic Modes of Lubrication

GATE-6. Which one of the following is a criterion in the design of hydrodynamic journal bearings? [GATE-2005] (a) Sommerfeld number (b) rating life (c) Specific dynamic capacity (d) Rotation factor GATE-6 Ans. (a)Sommerfeld Number, also Known as bearing Characteristic Number,

s=

zn D . P Cd

GATE-7. A natural feed journal bearing of diameter 50 mm and length 50 mm operating at 20 revolution/second carries a load of 2.0 KN. The lubricant used has a viscosity of 20 mPas. The radial clearance is 50 m. The Sommerfeld number for the bearing is [GATE-2007] (a) 0.062 (b) 0.125 (c) 0.250 (d) 0.785 2 r N GATE-7Ans. (b)Sommerfield number S = P c Where, r is radius of journal is viscosity of lubricant N is number of revolution per second P is bearing pressure on projected Area C is radial clearance P 2000 P= = = 0.8N / mm2 Therefore, d l 50 50

25 20 20 10 S= 50 103 0.8 106 = 0.125

GATE-8. To restore stable operating condition in a hydrodynamic journal bearing, [GATE-1997] when it encounters higher magnitude loads, (a) Oil viscosity is to be decreased (b) oil viscosity is to be increased (c) Oil viscosity index is to be increased (d) oil viscosity index is to be decreased GATE-8Ans. (b) List l List II [GATE-1997] GATE-9. (A) Automobile wheel mounting on axle 1. Magneto bearing (B) High speed grinding spindle 2. Angular contact bearing

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(C) I.C. Engine connecting rod (D) Leaf spring eye mounting GATE-9Ans. (A) -3, (B) -1, (C)-4, (0)-6

Chapter 4
3. Taper roller bearing 4. Hydrodynamic journal bearing 5. Sintered metal bearing 6. Teflon/Nylon bush.

GATE-10.In thick film hydrodynamic journal bearings, the coefficient of friction (a) Increases with increases in load (b) is independent of load [GATE-1996] (c) Decreases with increase in load (d) may increase or decrease with increase in load GATE-10Ans. (c)

Hydrostatic Step Bearing 464

GATE-11.Starting friction is low in (a) Hydrostatic lubrication (c) Mixed (or semi-fluid) lubrication GATE-11Ans. (a) [GATE-1992]

(b) Hydrodynamic lubrication (d) Boundary lubrication

Previous 20-Years IES Questions

IES-1. Consider the following statements about antifriction bearings: [IES-2008] 1. Their location influences the lateral critical speed of a rotor. 2. Roller bearings are antifriction bearings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 IES-1Ans. (c) IES-2. A circular disc having a mass of 30 kg is mounted asymmetrically between two bearings A and B as shown above in the figure. It is used as an eccentric cam with an eccentricity of 0.01 m. If the shaking force on each of the bearings is not to exceed 1500 N, the speed of rotation of the cam should not exceed (a) 10 rad/s (b) 100 rad/s (c) 70.7 rad/s (d) 140 rad/s [IES-2003] IES-2 Ans. (b) R max = 1500 N Fc = 2 x R = 2 x 1500 N
m 2 r = 2 x 1500 2 1500 or = 30 0.01
1/2

= 100 rad / see

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IES-3.

Chapter 4

In three ball bearing identified as [IES-2008] SKF 2015, 3115 and 4215 (a) Bore is common but width is increasing (b) Outer diameter is common but bore is increasing (c) Width is common but outer diameter is decreasing (d) Bore is common but outer diameter is decreasing IES-3Ans. (a) According to ISO plan for dimension series bearings are provided with two digit numbers. The first number indicates the width series 8, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in order of increasing width. The second number indicate diameter series 7, 8, 9, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order of ascending outer diameter of bearing. Thus bearing number SKF 2015, 3115 and 4215 shows bearings belonging to different series with 75 mm bore diameter but width is increasing. SKF 2015, 3115 and 4215 shows width is increasing ascending outer diameter of bearing same bore diameter 75 mm. (i.e. 15 5) IES-4. Average values of effective coefficients of friction for bearings are described below: [IES 2007] 1. Spherical ball bearing - f1 2. Cylindrical roller bearing -f2 3. Taper roller bearing - f3 4. Stable (thick film) Sliding contact bearing - f4 Which one of the following sequences is correct? (b) f1 < f2 < f4 < f3 (a) f1 < f2 < f3 < f4 (d) f1 < f4 < f2 < f3 (c) f2 < f1 < f3 < f4 IES-4Ans. (a)

IES-5.

The rating life of a group of apparently identical ball bearings is defined as the number of revolutions or exceeded before the first evidence of fatigue crack by: [IES-2005]

(a) 100% of the bearings of the group (c) 90% of the bearings of the group IES-5Ans. (c)
IES-6.

(b) 95% of the bearings of the group (d) 66.66% of the bearings of the group

Match List I (Type of Bearings) with List II (Type of Load) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IES-2005] List I List II A Deep groove bearing 1. Radial load B. Tapered roller bearing 2. Radial and axial load C. Self aligning being 3. Mainly radial load with shaft misalignment D. Thrust bearing 4. Mainly axial load A B C D A B C D (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 3 4 1 2

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(c) 1 IES-6Ans. (a)
IES-7.

Chapter 4
3 2 (d) 3 2 1 4
[IES-2004]

Which one of the following statements is correct? Antifriction bearings are (a) Sleeve bearings (b) gas lubricated bearings (c) Ball and roller bearings (d) journal bearings IES-7Ans. (c) IES-8. The rolling element bearings are (a) Hydrostatic bearings (c) Antifriction bearings IES-8Ans. (c) IES-9.

[IES-2003]

(b) Squeeze film bearings (d) Grease lubrication bearings

A ball-bearing is characterized by basic static capacity = 11000 N and dynamic capacity = 18000 N. This bearing is subjected to equivalent static load = 5500 N. The bearing loading ratio and life in million revolutions respectively are [IES-2001] (a) 3.27 and 52.0 (b) 3.27 and 35.0 (c) 2.00 and 10.1 (c) 1.60 and 4.1 C 18000 = 3.27 IES-9Ans. (b) Loading ratio = = 5500 P Life (million revolutions) 3 3 C 18000 = = = 35 P 5500 IES-10. On what does the basic static capacity of a ball bearing depends? (a) Directly proportional to number of balls in a row and diameter of ball[IES-2009] (b) Directly proportional to square of ball diameter and inverse of number of rows of balls (c) Directly proportional to number of balls in a row and square of diameter of ball (d) Inversely proportional to square of diameter of ball and directly proportional to number of balls in a row IES-10Ans. (c) IES-11. Ball bearings are provided with a cage (a) To reduce friction (b) To maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart (c) To prevent the lubricant from flowing out (d) To facilitate slipping of balls IES-11Ans. (b) IES-12. [IES-1992]

In a single row deep groove ball-bearing, cages are needed to [IES-1999] (a) Separate the two races (b) Separate the balls from the inner race (c) Separate the outer race from the balls (d) Ensure that the balls do not cluster at one point and maintain proper relative angular positions. IES-12Ans. (d) IES-13. Which one of the following statements is NOT true of rolling contact bearing? [IES-1997] (a) The bearing characteristic number is given by ZN/p where Z is the absolute viscosity of the lubricant, N is the shaft speed and p is the bearing pressure.

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(b) Inner race of a radial ball bearing has an interference fit with the shaft and rotates along with it (c) Outer race of the bearing has an interference fit with bearing housing and does not rotate (d) In some cases, the inner race is stationary and outer race rotates IES-13Ans. (d)
Assertion (A): It is desirable to increase the length of arc over which the oil film [IES-1996] has to be maintained in a journal bearing. Reason (R): The oil pressure becomes negative in the divergent part and the partial vacuum created will cause air to leak in from the ends of bearing. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-14Ans. (a) IES-14. IES-15. Consider the following statements about anti-friction bearings: [IES-1994] 1. They have low starting and low running friction at moderate speeds. 2. They have high resistance to shock loading. 3. They can carry both radial and thrust loads. 4. Their initial cost is high. 5. They can accommodate some amount of misalignments of shaft. Of these statements (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct (b) 1,3 and 4 are correct (c) 1, 4 and 5 are correct (d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 are correct. IES-15Ans. (a) Self aligning bearing can accommodate some amount of misalignments of shaft. IES-16. Removal of metal particles from the raceway of a rolling contact bearing is [IES-1995] a kind of failure of bearing known as (a) Pitting (b) wearing (c) spalling (d) scuffing IES-16Ans. (a)

Load-life Relationship
IES-17. The rated life of a ball bearing varies inversely as which one of the following? [GATE-1993; IES-2004] (a) Load (b) (load)2 (c) (load)3 (d) (load)3.33
d L= , R
P

IES-17 Ans. (c)

d = dynamic load capacity

R = Equivalent bearing load p = 3 for ball bearing =

IES-18.
10 for roller bearing. 3

If the load on a ball bearing is halved, its life: (a) Remains unchanged (b) Increases two times (c) Increases four times (d) Increases eight times
d
3

[IES-2005]

IES-18Ans. (d) L = R

d is dynamic load carrying capacity. R is actual load applied if R

halved L will increased by 23 = 8 times

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IES-19.

Chapter 4

Assertion (A): Tapered roller bearings are sensitive to the tightening between [IES-2002] inner and outer races. Reason (R): Tapered roller bearings are always provided with adjusting nut for tightening. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-19Ans. (b) IES-20. Which bearing is preferred for oscillating conditions? [IES-1992] (a) Double row roller bearing (b) Angular contact single row ball bearing (c) Taper roller bearing (d) Needle roller bearing IES-20Ans. (d) IES-21. Match List-I (Bearings) with List-II (Applications) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-2001] List I List II A. Cylindrical roller 1. Radial loads B. Ball-bearing 2. Machine needs frequent dismantling and assembling C. Taper rolling bearing 3. Radial loads with lesser thrust D. Angular contact ball-bearing 4. Shock loads 5. Axial expansion of shaft due to rise in temperature A B C D A B C D (a) 4 3 1 5 (b) 1 3 2 5 (c) 4 1 2 3 (d) 5 4 1 3 IES-21Ans. (c) IES-22. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-1998] List I List II A. End thrust 1. Plain bearing B. No cage 2. Ball bearing C. More accurate centering 3. Needle bearing D. Can be overloaded 4. Tapered roller bearing Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 3 4 2 1 (b) 4 3 1 2 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 4 3 2 1 IES-22 Ans. (d) IES-23. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [IES-1997] List-I List-II (Bearing) (Purpose) A. Ball bearing 1. Heavy loads with oscillatory motion B. Tapered Roller bearings 2. Light loads C. Spherical Roller bearings 3. Carrying both radial and thrust loads D. Needle Roller bearings 4. Self-aligning property Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 4 1 3 2 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 2 3 1 4 (d) 2 3 4 1

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IES-23 Ans. (d) IES-24.

Chapter 4

[IES-1996] Tapered roller bearings can take (a) Radial load only (b) Axial load only (c) Both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being less than unity. (d) Both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being greater than unity. IES-24Ans. (d) IES-25. In a collar thrust bearing, the number of collars has been doubled while maintaining coefficient of friction and axial thrust same. It will result in (a) Same friction torque and same bearing pressure [IES-2002] (b) Double friction torque and half bearing pressure (c) Double friction torque and same bearing pressure (d) Same friction torque and half bearing pressure IES-25 Ans. (d)

Sliding Contact Bearings

IES-26. Which of the following are included in the finishing operations for porous bearing? [IES-2005] 1. Infiltration 2. Sizing 3. Heat treatment 4.Coining Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 IES-26Ans. (a)

Basic Modes of Lubrication

IES-27. In sliding contact bearings, a positive pressure can be built up and a load supported by a fluid only by the use of a: [IES-2005] (a) Diverging film (b) Converging-diverging film (c) Converging film (d) Flat film IES-27Ans. (c) IES-28. Which one of the following is correct? [IES-2008] A hydrodynamic slider bearing develops load bearing capacity mainly because of (a) Slider velocity (b) wedge shaped oil film (c) Oil compressibility (d) oil viscosity IES-28Ans. (b) A hydrodynamic slider bearing develops load bearing capacity mainly because of wedge shaped oil film. Assertion (A): In steady rotating condition the journal inside a hydrodynamic [IES-2008] journal bearing remains floating on the oil film. Reason (R): The hydrodynamic pressure developed in steady rotating conditions in journal bearings balances the load on the journal. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-29Ans. (a) The film pressure created by the moving surface itself pulling the lubricant into a wedge shaped zone at a velocity sufficiently high to create the necessary pressure required to separate the surface against the load on the bearings. Hydrodynamic lubrication is also called as full film lubrication or fluid lubrication. So Assertion and Reason both are correct and A is the correct explanation of R. IES-29.

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IES-30.

Chapter 4

Increase in values of which of the following results in an increase of the [IES 2007] coefficient of friction in a hydrodynamic bearing? 1. Viscosity of the oil. 2. Clearance between shaft and bearing. 3. Shaft speed. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 IES-30Ans. (b) 2 is false Petroffs law says

Co efficient of friction (f) = 2 f if

IES-31.

(i) ;

r P c (ii) c ;

N S

(iii) Ns

A journal bearing with hydrodynamic lubrication is running steadily with a certain amount of minimum film thickness. When the load and speed are [IES-2008] doubled, how does the minimum film thickness vary? (a) Remains unchanged (b) Gets doubled (c) Gets reduced to one-fourth of original value (d) Gets reduced to half of original value IES-32Ans. (a)When the load and speed is doubled, the minimum film thickness remains

unchanged. Since,S = p c Since S remains the same even after doubling the speed as well as load and film Thickness depends on the Sommerfeld number.
IES-33. What is the main advantage of hydrodynamic bearing over roller bearing? (a) Easy to assemble [IES-2005] (b) Relatively low price (c) Superior load carrying capacity at higher speeds (d) Less frictional resistance IES-33Ans. (c) IES-34. Consider tile following statements: [IES-1993; 2002; 2006] Radius of friction circle for a journal bearing depends upon 1. Coefficient of friction 2. Radius of the journal 3. Angular speed of rotation of the shaft Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3 IES-34Ans. (b) radius of friction circle = f r IES-35. In a journal bearings, the radius of the friction circle increases with the increase in [IES-1997] (a) Load (b) Radius of the journal (c) Speed of the journal (d) Viscosity of the lubricant IES-35Ans. (b) IES-36. Consider the following statements: [IES 2007] For a journal rotating in a bearing under film lubrication conditions, the frictional resistance is 1. Proportional to the area of contact 2. Proportional to the viscosity of lubricant 3. Proportional to the speed of rotation

N r

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4. Independent of the pressure Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only IES-36 Ans. (a) IES-37.

Chapter 4

Viscous resistance (F) = T Area =

DN
60t

DL =

2 D 2 NL
60t

The bearing characteristic number in a hydrodynamic bearing depends on [IES-1996] (a) Length, width and load (b) length, width and speed. (c) Viscosity, speed and load (d) viscosity, speed and bearing pressure. IES-37Ans. (d) IES-38. It is seen from the curve that there is a minimum value of the coefficient of friction () for a particular value of the Bearing Characteristic Number denoted by . What is this value of the Bearing Characteristic Number called? [IES-2004] (a) McKee Number (b) Reynolds Number (c) Bearing Modulus (d) Somerfield Number IES-38Ans. (c) Assertion (A): In equilibrium position, the journal inside a journal bearing [IES-1995] remains floating on the oil film. Reason (R): In a journal bearing, the load on the bearing is perpendicular to the axis of the journal. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-39Ans. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation for A. IES-39. IES-40.A full journal bearing having clearance to radius ratio of 1/100, using a lubricant with =2810-3 Pa s supports the shaft journal running at N = 2400 r.p.m. If bearing pressure is 1.4 MPa, the Somerfield number is [IES-2001] (a) 810-3 (b) 810-5 (c) 0.48 (d) 0.4810 IES-40Ans. (a) s = IES-41.

Ns r
p c

A sliding contact bearing is operating under stable condition. The pressure developed in oil film is p when the journal rotates at N r.p.m. The dynamic viscosity of lubricant is and effective coefficient of friction between bearing and journal of diameter D is f. Which one of the following statements is correct for the bearing? [IES-2001] (a) f is directly proportional to and p (b) f is directly proportional to and N (c) f is inversely proportional to p and f) (d) f is directly proportional to and inversely proportional to N ns r + k 0.002 IES-41Ans. (b) Petroffs law f = 2 2 P c IES-42. Which one of the following sets of parameters should be monitored for determining safe operation of journal bearing? [IES-2000] (a) Oil pressure, bearing metal temperature and bearing vibration (b) Bearing vibration, oil pressure and speed of shaft

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(c) Bearing metal temperature and oil pressure (d) Oil pressure and bearing vibration IES-42Ans. (a)
IES-43.

Chapter 4

Consider the following pairs of types of bearings and applications: 1. Partial Journal bearing. Rail wagon axles [IES-2000] 2. Full journal bearing .Diesel engine crank-shaft 3. Radial bearing .Combined radial and axial loads Which of these pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 alone (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 IES-43Ans. (b) IES-44. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [IES-1995] List I (Requirement) List II (Type) A. High temperature service 1. Teflon bearing. B. High load 2. Carbon bearing C. No lubrication 3. Hydrodynamic bearing D. Bushings 4. Sleeve bearing Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 4 1 2 3 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 2 3 1 4 IES-44Ans. (d) Assertion (A): In anti-friction bearings, the frictional resistance is very low as the shaft held by it remains in floating condition by the hydrodynamic pressure [IES-2006] developed by the lubricant. Reason (R): In hydrodynamic journal bearings, hydrodynamic pressure is developed because of flow of lubricant in a converging -diverging channel (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-45Ans. (d) IES-45. IES-46. Satisfactory hydrodynamic film in a journal bearing is formed when (a) Journal speed is low, unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of [IES-2006] lubricant used is low (b) Journal speed is low, unit pressure on the bearing is low and viscosity of lubricant used is low (c) Journal speed is high, unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of lubricant used is high (d) Appropriate combination of journal speed, unit pressure on bearing and lubricant viscosity exists resulting in low coefficient of friction IES-46Ans. (c) IES-47. In an oil-lubricated journal bearing, coefficient of friction between the journal and the bearing. [IES-1995] (a) Remains constant at all speeds. (b) is minimum at zero speed and increases monotonically with increase in speed. (c) is maximum at zero speed and decreases monotonically with increase in speed. (d) becomes minimum at an optimum speed and then increases with further increase in speed. IES-47Ans. (d)

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IES-48.

Chapter 4

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: [IES-2002] List I (Bearings) List II (Load type) A. Hydrodynamic Journal bearing 1. High radial and thrust load combined B. Rectangular Hydrostatic bearing 2. Radial load only C. Taper Roller bearing 3. Thrust load only D. Angular contact ball bearing 4. Medium to low radial and thrust combined A B C D A B C D (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 4 1 3 2 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 4 3 1 2 IES-48 Ans. (a) Assertion (A): Oil as a cutting fluid result in a lower coefficient of friction. Reason (R): Oil forms a thin liquid film between the tool face and chip, and it [IES-2000] provides 'hydrodynamic lubrication'. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-49Ans. (c) Oil forms a thin liquid film between the tool face and chip, and it provides 'boundary lubrication IES-49. IES-50. Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? [IES-2000] (a) Beauchamp tower First experiments on journal bearings (b) Osborne Reynolds Antifriction bearings (c) Somerfield numberPivot and Collar bearings (d) Ball bearings.Hydrodynamic lubrication IES-50Ans. (a) IES-51. Match List-I (Type of Anti-friction bearing) with List-II (Specific Use) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [IES-2006] List-I List -II A. Self-aligning ball bearing 1. For pure axial load B. Taper roller bearing 2. For hinged condition C. Deep groove ball bearing 3. For pure radial load D. Thrust ball bearing 4. For axial and radial load A B C D A B C D (a) 2 1 3 4 (b) 3 4 2 1 (c) 2 4 3 1 (d) 3 1 2 4 IES-51Ans. (c) IES-52. Which one of the following types of bearings is employed in shafts of gearboxes of automobiles? [IES-1999] (a) Hydrodynamic journal bearings (b) Multi-lobed journal bearings (c) Antifriction bearings (d) Hybrid journal bearings IES-52Ans. (c) IES-53. Assertion (A): In hydrodynamic journal bearings, the rotating journal is held in floating condition by the hydrodynamic pressure developed in the lubricant. Reason (R): Lubricant flows in a converging-diverging channel. [IES-1994] (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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Chapter 4

IES-53.Ans. (a) Both A and R are true and R provides correct explanation for A

Assertion (A): Hydrostatic lubrication is more advantageous when compared to hydrodynamic lubrication during starting and stopping the journal in its bearing. Reason (R): In hydrodynamic lubrication, the fluid film pressure is generated by [IES-1998] the rotation of the journal. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES-54Ans. (b) IES-54.

Previous 20-Years IAS Questions

Types of Rolling Contact Bearings

IAS-1. Deep groove ball bearings are used for [IAS-1995] (a) Heavy thrust load only (b) Small angular displacement of shafts (c) Radial load at high speed (d) Combined thrust and radial loads at high speed. IAS-1Ans. (d) Deep groove ball bearings are primarily designed to support radial loads at high speeds. However, this type of construction permits the bearing also to support relatively high thrust loads in either direction.

Load-life Relationship
IAS-2. If k = 3 for ball bearings and k = 3.33 for roller bearings, which one of the following correctly states the load (P) - Life (L) relationship for rolling contact bearings? [IAS-2004]

L P (a) 1 = 1 L2 P2 L P (c) 2 = 1 L1 P2
IAS-2Ans. (c)
K

L P ( k 1) (b) 2 = 1 L1 P2
L P (d) 2 = 1 L1 P2
k 1

d L = [ d=dynamic load carrying capacity and R= Equivalent load] R

1 L K R

L R 2 = 1 L1 R2

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Basic Modes of Lubrication
IAS-3.

Chapter 4

In a journal bearing P = average bearing pressure, Z = absolute viscosity of the lubricant, N = rotational speed of the journal. The bearing [IAS-1997] characteristic number is given by (a) ZN/p (b) p/ZN (c) Z/pN (d) N/Zp IAS-3Ans. (a) IAS-4. Match List-I (Applications) with List-II (Choice of Bearings) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IAS-2004] List I List - II (Applications) (Choice of Bearings) A. Granite table of a coordinate 1. Hydrodynamic bearing measuring machine B. Headstock spindle of a lathe 2. Deep groove ball bearing C. Crank shaft of a diesel engine 3. Hydrostatic bearing D. Armature of 0.5 kW induction motor 4. Taper roller bearing Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 1 4 3 2 (b) 3 2 1 4 (c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 3 4 1 2 IAS-4Ans. (a) IAS-5. In a hydrodynamic journal bearing, there is [IAS-2001] (a) A very thin film of lubricant between the journal and the bearing such that there is contact between the journal and the bearing (b) A thick film of lubricant between the journal and the bearing (c) No lubricant between the journal and the bearing (d) A forced lubricant between the journal and the bearing IAS-5 Ans. (b) IAS-6. Which one of the following is the lubricator regime during normal operation of a rolling element bearing? [IAS-2000] (a) Hydrodynamic lubrication (b) Hydrostatic lubrication (c) Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (d) Boundary lubrication IAS-6 Ans. (c) There is elastic deformation of the contacting surfaces as surfaces are not sufficiently rigid. Here fluid film pressure is also high. IAS-7. A journal bearing of diameter 25 cm and length 40 cm carries a load of 150 [IAS-1997] kN.The average bearing pressure is (a) 1.5 kN/cm2 (b) 15 kN/cm2 (c) 150 kN/cm2 (d) none of the above
load 150 = = 0.15kN / cm2 projected area 25 40

IAS-7Ans. (d) The average bearing pressure = IAS-8.

Which one of the curves shown below represents the characteristic of a hydrodynamically lubricated journal bearing? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 [IAS-1998]

IAS-8Ans. (c)

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IAS-9.

Chapter 4

Consider the following statements: [IAS-1996] For a proper hydrodynamic lubrication for a given journal bearing. 1. the higher the viscosity, the lower the rotating speed needed to float the journal at a given load. 2. The higher the rotating speed, the higher the bearing load needed to float the journal at a given viscosity. 3. the higher the bearing load, the higher the viscosity needed to float the journal at a given speed. Of these statements: (a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (b) 1 and 2 are correct (c) 2 and 3 are correct (d) 1 and 3 are correct IAS-9Ans. (a) Assertion (A): An important feature of film lubrication is that once a lubricant film is formed on the mating surfaces by running the bearing with a lubricant having a high degree of oiliness, it is possible to change to a lubricant with a much lower [IAS-1999] oiliness. Reason (R) Lubricants of high oiliness are liable to decompose or oxidize and hence are not suitable for general lubrication purposes. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS-10Ans. (a) IAS-10. IAS-11. Thrust bearings of the sliding type are often provided with multiple sector-shaped bearing pads of the tilting type instead of a continuous angular bearing surface in order to [IAS 1994] (a) Distribute the thrust load more non-uniformly (b) Provide limited adjustments to shaft misalignments (c) Enable the formation of a wedge shaped oil film (d) Enable lubricating oil to come into contact with the total bearing area IAS-11 Ans. (c)

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IAS-12. The most suitable bearing for carrying very heavy loads with slow speed is (a) Hydrodynamic bearing (b) ball bearing [IAS 1994] (c) Roller bearing (d) hydrostatic bearing IAS-12 Ans. (d)

Comparison of Rolling and Sliding Contact bearings

IAS-13. Match List -I (Bearings) with List-II (Applications) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IAS-1998] List I List-II A. Journal bearing 1. Electric motors B. Thrust bearing 2. Watches C. Conical pivot bearing 3. Marineengines D. Ball bearing 4. Swivelling chairs Codes: A B C D A B C D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 4 2 1 3 (c) 3 4 2 1 (d) 4 2 3 1

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Chapter 5

5.

Fluctuating Load Consideration for Design

Objective Questions (IES, IAS, GATE) Previous 20-Yrs GATE Questions

GATE 1. A large uniform plate containing a rivet-hole is subjected to uniform uniaxial tension of 95 MPa. The maximum stress in the plate is[GATE-1992] (a) 100 MPa (b) 285 MFa (c) 190 MFa (d) Indeterminate GATE 1. Ans. (b)

Stress concentration due to a central hole in a plate subjected to an uni-axial loading. 2b 3 = 1 1 + If a=b the hole reduces to a circular one and therefore 3 = 31 which gives k t a =3.
GATE 2. Match 4 correct pairs between list I and List II for the questions List I List II [GATE-1994] (a) Strain rosette 1. Critical speed (b) Beams 2. Mohr's circle (c) Section modulus 3. Coil springs (d) Wahl's stress factor 4. Flexural rigidity (e) Fatigue 5. Endurance limit (f) Somerfield number 6. Core section GATE 2. Ans. (a) 2, (c) 4, (d) 3, (e) - 5

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Chapter 5

GATE 3. In terms of theoretical stress concentration factor (Kt) and fatigue stress concentration factor (Kf), then notch sensitivity 'q' is expressed as [GATE-2004]

(a)

( K f 1) ( K t 1)

(b)

( K f 1) ( K t + 1)

(c)

( K t 1) ( K f 1)

(d)

( K f + 1) ( K t + 1)

GATE 3. Ans. (a) GATE4. A thin supercritical pressure vessel of 200 mm diameter and 1 mm thickness is subjected to an internal pressure varying from 4 to 8 MPa. Assume that the yield, ultimate, and endurance strength of material are 600, 800 and 400 MPa respectively. The factor of safety as per Goodmans relation is [GATE-2007] (a) 2.0 (b) 1.6 (c) 1.4 (d) 1.2 pr GATE 4. Ans. (b)Stress induced 1 = 2 = 2t

1max =

8 100 = 400 MPa 2 1 4 100 = 200 1min = 2 1 2 max = 400 MPa 2min = 200 MPa

1m = 300 MPa 2 m = 300 MPa

Equivalent Stresses
2 1m e = 12m + 2m 1m 2 m

1a = 100 MPa 2 a = 100 MPa

= 3002 + 3002 300 300 = 300 MPa

Similarly,

100 300 1 + = 400 800 n n = 1.6

GATE 5. A forged steel link with uniform diameter of 30 mm at the centre is subjected to an axial force that varies from 40 kN in compression to 160 kN in tension. The tensile (Su), yield (Sy,) and corrected endurance (Se) strength of the steel material are 600 MPa, 420 MPa and 240 MPa respectively. The factor of safety against fatigue endurance as per Soderbergs criterion is [GATE -2009] (a) 1.26 (b) 1.37 (c) 1.45 (d) 2.00 160 103 N = 226 MPa GATE 5. Ans. (a) max = 302 2 mm 4

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40 10 N = 56.6 MPa 302 2 mm 4 ( + min ) mean = max = 84.7 MPa 2 ( min ) min = max = 141.3MPa 2 1 Therefore = mean + v FOS y e min =
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1 84.7 141.3 = + FOS 420 240 or FOS = 1.26 or

GATE 6. The yield strength of a steel shaft is twice its endurance limit. Which of the following torque fluctuation represent the most critical situation [GATE-1993] according to Soderberg criterion? (a) -T to +T (b) -T/2 to +T (c) 0 to +T (d) +T/2 to +T GATE 6. Ans. (a) GATE 7. An aeroplane makes a half circle towards left. The engine runs clockwise when viewed from the rear. Gyroscopic effect on the aeroplane causes the [GATE-1995] nose to (a) Lift (b) dip (c) both Lift and dip (d) None of the above GATE 7. Ans. (a) GATE 8. For a disk of moment of inertia I the spin and precession angular velocities are and p respectively. The magnitude of gyroscopic couple [GATE-1994] is (a) Ip (b) Ip / 2 (c) 2Ip (d) 4Ip GATE 8. Ans. (a) GATE 9. The S-N curve for steel becomes asymptotic nearly at [GATE-2004] (b) 104 cycles (c) 106 cycles (d) 109 cycles (a) 103 cycles GATE 9. Ans. (c) GATE10. A cylindrical shaft is subjected to an alternating stress of 100 MPa. Fatigue strength to sustain 1000 cycles is 490 MPa. If the corrected endurance strength is 70 MPa, estimated shaft life will be [GATE-2006] (a) 1071 cycles (b) 15000 cycles (c) 281914 cycles (d) 928643 cycles GATE 10. Ans. (c)

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but here it will be A {3, log10 ( 490 )} and B{6, log10 ( e )} here it is B{6, log10 ( 70 )} Therefore F{, log10 N, log10 (100 )} we have to find N

It is a finite life problem. The line AB is the failure line. Where A {3, log10 ( 0.9ult )}

EF DB = AE AD log10 N 3 63 Or = log10 490 log10 100 log10 490 log10 70 or N = 281914 cycles.

Previous 20-Yrs IES Questions Stress Concentration

IES 1. A loaded semi-infinite flat plate is having an elliptical hole (A/B = 2) in the middle as shown in the figure. The stress concentration factor at points either X or Y is (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7

[IES-2000]

IES 1. Ans. (c)

Fluctuating Stresses
IES 2. In designing a shaft for variable loads, the S.N. diagram can be drawn by (a) Joining the Sut at 0 cycles and Se at 106 cycles by a straight line on an S.N. graph (b) Joining the 0.9 Sut at 1000 cycles and Se at 106 cycles by a straight line on a log [IES 2007] S- log N graph (c) Joining the 0.9 Sut at 1000 cycles and Se at 106 cycles by a straight line on an S-N graph (d) Joining the Sut at 1000 cycles and 0.9 Se at 106 cycles by a straight line on a log S- log N graph

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IES 3.

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(Sut stands for ultimate tensile strength and Se for the endurance limit) IES 2. Ans. (b)

Consider the following statements: [IES-2005] 1. Endurance strength of a component is not affected by its surface finish and notch sensitivity of the material. 2. For ferrous materials like steel, S-N curve becomes asymptotic at 106 cycles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 IES 3. Ans. (b) 1 is false: affected

Endurance Limit
IES 4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [IES-1993] List I (Material properties) List II(Tests to determine material properties) A. Ductility 1. Impact test B. Toughness 2. Fatigue test C. Endurance limit 3. Tension test D. Resistance to penetration 4. Hardness test Code: A B C D A B C D (a) 3 2 1 4 (b) 4 2 1 3 (c) 3 1 2 4 (d) 4 1 2 3 IES 4. Ans. (c) When and Young's Modulus of Elasticity E remain constant, the energyabsorbing capacity of part subject to dynamic forces, is a function of its [IES-1992] (a) Length (b) cross-section (c) volume (d) none of the above IES 5. Ans. (c) Strain energy is given by, 2 U = A.L. 2E Where and E remaining constant, U is proportional to (A.L.) which is volume. Also, since U is a function of 2 , that portion of the part which is prone to high localised will absorb a high amount of energy, making it vulnerable to failure. Such a part, therefore, is designed to have such a contour that, when it is subjected to time-varying or impact loads or others types of dynamic forces, the part absorbs or less uniform stress distribution along the whole length of the part is ensured. IES 5. IES 6. Fatigue strength of a rod subjected to cyclic axial force is less than that of a rotating beam of the same dimensions subjected to steady lateral force. What is the reason? [IES-2009] (a) Axial stiffness is less than bending stiffness (b) Absence of centrifugal effects in the rod (c) The number of discontinuities vulnerable to fatigue is more in the rod (d) At a particular time, the rod has only one type of stress whereas the beam has both tensile and compressive stresses IES 6. Ans. (d)

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Soderberg and Goodman Diagrams
IES 7.

Chapter 5

Assertion (A): Soderberg relation is used for design against fatigue. [IES-1996] Reason (R): Soderberg relation is based on yield strength of the material whereas all other failure relations for dynamic loading are based on ultimate strength of the material. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES 7. Ans. (a) IES 8. The design calculations for members subject to fluctuating loads with the same factor of safety yield the most conservative estimates when using (a) Gerber relation (b) Soderberg relation [IES-1995] (c) Goodman relation (d) none of the above. IES 8. Ans. (b) IES 9. In the figure shown, it the line AB represents Goodman criterion of failure, then soderberg criterion could be represented by line (a) AD (b) D (c) DC (d) AC [IES-1992] IES 9. Ans. (d)

Gyroscopic motion
IES 10. Consider the following statements: [IES-2005] 1. The effect of gyroscopic couple on a car while negotiating a curve is that its outer wheels tend to get lifted from the ground. 2. If spin vector is rotated about the precession vector axis in a direction opposite to that of precession through 90o, the new position of the spin vector indicates the direction of the torque vector. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 IES 10. Ans. (d) IES 11. Assertion (A): The precession of the axis of rotation of a shaft causes a gyroscopic reaction couple to act on the frame to which the bearings are fixed. Reason (R): The reaction of the shaft on each bearing is equal and opposite to the [IES-2002] action of the bearing on the shaft. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES 11. Ans. (b) IES 12. Assertion (A): There is a danger of locomotive wheels being lifted above rails at [IES-2001] certain speeds.

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Reason (R): Lifting of the locomotive wheel above rails at certain speed is due to gyroscopic action. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IES 12. Ans. (c)

Previous 20-Yrs IAS Questions

IAS 1. A flywheel has a mass of 300 kg and a radius of gyration of 1m. It is given a spin of 100 r.p.m about its horizontal axis. The whole assembly rotates about a vertical axis at 6 rad/sec. The gyroscopic couple experienced will [IAS-1996] be (b) 6 kNm (c) 180 kNm (d) 360 kNm (a) 3 kNm IAS 1. Ans. (b) 2 100 mk 2p = 300 12 Gyroscopic couple = Ip = 6 Nm = 6 KNm
60

IAS 2.

A bicycle remains stable in running through a bend because of (a) Gyroscopic action (b) Coriolis acceleration (c) centrifugal action (d) radius of curved path IAS 2. Ans. (a) IAS 3.

[IAS 1994]

In a semi-infinite flat plate shown in the figure, the theoretical stress concentration factor kt for an elliptical hole of major axis 2a and minor axis 2b is given by
(a) Kt =

a b

a b 2b (c) Kt =1+ a 2a (d) Kt = 1+ b

(b) Kt =1+

[IAS-1998] IAS 3. Ans. (d) IAS 4. Assertion (A): Endurance limits for all materials are always less than the ultimate [IAS 1994] strength of the corresponding materials. Reason (R): Stress concentration in a machine part due to any dislocation is very damaging when the part is subjected to variable loading. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true IAS 4. Ans. (b) IAS 5. Match List I (Mechanical Property) with List II (Measured in Terms of) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II [IAS-2003]

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(Mechanical Property) (A) Strength (Fluctuating load) (B) Toughness (C) Stiffness (D) Ductility Codes: A B C D (a) 2 1 3 4 (c) 2 4 3 1 (d) IAS 5. Ans. (b) IAS 6.

Chapter 5
(Measured in Terms of) 1. Percentage elongation 2. Modulus of elasticity 3. Endurance limit 4. Impact strength A B C D (b) 3 4 2 1 3 1 2 4

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: [IAS-2000] List I List II A. Proof stress 1. Torsion test B. Endurance limit 2. Tensile test C. Leaf Spring 3. Fatigue test D. Modulus of rigidity 4. Beam of uniform strength A B C D A B C D (a) 2 3 4 1 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 3 2 4 1 (d) 3 2 1 4 IAS 6. Ans. (a)

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Obj jective Ques e stions (For G GATE, IES & IAS) Prev vious 2 20-Yrs GATE Ques E stions

GATE-1. In a 2-D CAD package, clockwise circular arc of radius 5, spec G n D e cified from P1 m (15 10) to P2(10, 15) wi have its center at 5, ill [GATE-200 04] (d) (10, 15 (a) (10, 10) ) (b) (15, 10) (c) (15, 1 15) 5) GATE-1. An (c) G ns. Giv ven: P1 (15,10)

P2 (10,15)
Cle early from fi igure, Cen ntre of are h having radiu us = 5 is (15, 15) GATE-2. A band brak having band-wid G ke g dth of 80 m mm, drum diameter of 250 m m r mm, co oefficient o friction of 0.25 and angle of wrap of 2 of f 270 degree is requir es red to exert a friction to f orque of 1 1000 N m. The max ximum ten nsion (in k kN) de eveloped in the band is n d [GATE-201 10] (d) 11.56 (a) 1.88 ) (b) 3.56 6 (c) 6.12 GATE-2. An (d) G ns. St tatement f Linked Answer G for GATE- 3 and GATE-4: d A band brake con nsists of a lever attached to one end of the ba and. The other end of the ban is fixed to the o nd gr round. The wheel has a radiu of 200 e us mm and the wrap an m e ngle of the band is e 27 o. The braking for 70 rce applie to the ed lev ver is lim mited to 100 N, and the co oefficient o friction between t of the band an nd the wheel is 0.5. No other o information is given.

GATE-3. Th maximu tension that can b generat G he um n be ted in the b band durin braking is ng g [G GATE-2005] ] (a) 1200 N (b) 2110 N ) 0 (c) 3224 N 4 (d) 4420 N GATE-3. An (b) G ns. Ta aking mome about hinge ent T2 1 = 100 2

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GATE-4. The maxim mum whee torque th can be completel braked i [GATE-2005] el hat e ly is (a) 200 N.m m (b) 3 N.m 382 (c) 604 N.m (d) 844 N.m 4 GATE-4. A Ans. (b) GATE-5. In a band brake the ratio of t d e tight side band tens sion to the tension o the e on slack side is 3. If the angle of overlap of band on the dr e t p rum is 180 the 0 coefficien of frictio required between drum and the band is [GATEnt on d d -2003] (a) 0.20 (b) 0 0.25 (c) 0.3 30 (d) 0.35 5 GATE-5. A Ans. (d) GATE-6. A block-b brake show below h wn has a face width of 300 mm and a mea coe f a an efficient of friction of 0.25. F o For an acti ivating for rce of 400 N, the bra aking torque in Nm is [GATE-2 2007]

(a) 30 GATE-6. A Ans. (c)

(b) 4 40

(c) 45

(d) 60

Pr revious 20-Y IES Ques Yrs S stions

IES-1. What is th correct sequence o the follo he of owing step in engine analysis? ps ? 1. Vibratio analysis on 2. Ine ertia force analysis. [IES-1997] 3. Balanci ing analysi is 4. Vel locity and Acceleration analys sis. Select the correct an e nswer usin the code given be ng es elow: (d) 4, 2 3, 1 (a) 2, 4, 1, 3 (b) 2 4, 3, 1 2, (c) 4, 2, 1, 3 2, ns. IES-1. An (c) IES-2. A device for lifting or lowerin objects suspended from a h f ng hook at the end of a retrac ctable chain or cable is called e [IES-1994; 1995] [ (a) Hoist (b) ji crane ib (c) cha conveyo ain or (d) elev vator ns. IES-2. An (a) [IESConsider the following design considera n ations: -1995] 1. Tensile failure 2. Creep failure p 3. Bearin failure ng 4. Shearin failure ng 5. Bending failure e The desig of the pi of a rock arm of an I.C. engine is bas gn in ker f sed on (a) 1, 2 and 4 d (b) 1 3 and 4 1, (c) 2, 3 and 5 (d) 3, 4 and 5. ns. f rm C. s bearing, she earing, IES-3. An (d) Design of pin of a rocker ar of an I.C engine is based on b IES-3.

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Chapter 6

Consider the following statements regarding the differential of an automobile: [IES-1994] 1. The speed of the crown wheel will always be the mean of the speeds of the two road wheels. 2. The road wheel speeds are independent of the number of teeth on the planets. 3. The difference between the speeds of the road wheels depends on the number of teeth on the planets. 4. The ratio of speeds of the road wheels depends upon the number of teeth on the gear wheels attached to them and on the crown wheel. Of these statements (a) 1 and 2 are correct (b) 3 and 4 are correct (c) 1 and 3 are correct (d) 2 and 4 are correct. IES-4. Ans. (d) IES-5. Interchangeability can be achieved by (a) Standardisation (b) better process planning (c) Simplification (d) better product planning IES-5. Ans. (a) Interchangeability can be achieved by standardisation. IES-6. [IES-1993]

In an automobile service station, an automobile is in a lifted up position by means of a hydraulic jack. A person working in the service station gave a tap to one rear wheel and made it rotate by one revolution. The rotation of [IES-1993] another rear wheel is (a) Zero (b) Also one revolution in the same direction (c) Also one revolution but in the opposite direction (d) unpredictable IES-6. Ans. (a) When one rear wheel is rotated, other is free. IES-7. Which of the following stresses are associated with the tightening of a nut on a stud? 1. Tensile stresses due to stretching of stud. 2. Bending stresses of stud. [IES-1993] 3. Transverse shear stresses across threads. 4. Torsional shear stresses in threads due to frictional resistance. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4 IES-7. Ans. (a) IES-8. Match the following List -I (Dynamometer) A. Torsion Dynamometer B. Tesla fluid friction dynamometer C. Prony brake D. Swinging field dynamometer IES-8. Ans. (d) [IES-1992] List II (Characteristics) 1. High speeds and low power 2. Power absorbed independent of size of flywheel. 3. Power absorbed available for useful applications 4. Large powers

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IAS-1. Rope brake dynamometer uses (a) Water as lubricant (c) Grease as lubricant IAS-1. Ans. (d) IAS-2.

Chapter 6

[IAS-2001]
(b) oil as lubricant (d) no lubricant

Consider the following statements regarding power: 1. It is the capacity of a machine. [IAS-1997] 2. The efficiency is always less than unity as every device operates with some loss of energy. 3. A dynamometer can measure the power by absorbing it. 4. Watt-hour is the unit of power. Of these statements: (a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (b) 2, 3 and 4 correct (c) 1, 3 and 4 are correct (d) 1, 2 and 4 are correct IAS-2. Ans. (a)