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(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution)
NH 206 (B.H. Road), Gubbi, Tumkur 572 216. Karnataka.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Design Laboratory
(10MEL77)
VII Semester

Lab Manual 2016-17

Name : ____________________________________

USN : ____________________________________

Batch : ________________ Section : ____________

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(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution)
NH 206 (B.H. Road), Gubbi, Tumkur 572 216. Karnataka.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Design Laboratory Manual

August 2016

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Tippeswamy M S Jagadeesha C B
Assistant Professor Associate Professor
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NH 206 (B.H. Road), Gubbi, Tumkur 572 216. Karnataka.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DESIGN LAB SYLLABUS

Sub Code: 10MEL77 IA Marks : 25 Hrs/ Week: 04

Exam Hours: 03 Total Hrs. 42 Exam Marks: 50

PART A
1. Determination of natural frequency, logarithmic decrement, damping ratio and damping
coefficient in a single degree of freedom vibrating systems (longitudinal and torsional).
2. Balancing of rotating masses.
3. Determination of critical speed of a rotating shaft.
4. Determination of Fringe constant of Photo elastic material using.
a) Circular disc subjected to diametral compression.
b) Pure bending specimen (four point bending).
5. Determination of stress concentration using Photo elasticity for simple components like
plate with a hole under tension or bending load, circular disk with circular hole under
compression, 2D Crane hook.
PART - B
6. Determination of equilibrium speed, sensitiveness, power and effort of Porter/Proell /
Hartnel Governor (Only one or more).
7. Determination of Pressure distribution in Journal bearing.
8. Determination of Principal Stresses and strains in a member subjected to combined
loading using Strain rosettes.
9. Determination of stresses in Curved beam using strain gauge.
10. Experiments on Gyroscope (Demonstration only)
Scheme of Examination:
One question from Part A - 20 Marks (05 Write up +15)
One question from Part B - 20 Marks (05 Write up +15)
Viva - Voce - 10 Marks
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Total: 50 Marks

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Record Marks
Manual Marks
Date

(Max . 25)

(Student)
(Max. 10)

Signature

Signature
(Faculty)
Sl.
No
Name of the Experiment
Submission of
Conduction Repetition
Record

Average
Note:

If the student fails to attend the regular lab, the experiment

has to be completed in the same week. Then the
manual/observation and record will be evaluated for 50% of
maximum marks.

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 Course Objectives and Outcomes

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Design laboratory is

To demonstrate the concepts discussed in Design of Machine Elements,

Mechanical Vibrations & Dynamics of Machines courses.
To observe, analyse and modify mechanical system components so as to
perform safely their intended functions in harmony with other components
of the system.
To observe and analyse vibration behaviour of mechanical systems.
To visualize and understand the development of stresses in structural
members and experimental determination of stresses in members utilizing
the optical method of reflected photo-elasticity.

OUTCOMES

The expected outcome of Design laboratory is that the students will be able

To practically relate to concepts discussed in Design of Machine Elements,

Mechanical Vibrations & Dynamics of Machines courses.
To understand the working principles of machine elements such as
Governors, Gyroscopes etc.,
To identify forces and moments in mechanical system components.
To identify vibrations in machine elements and design appropriate damping
methods.
To measure strain in various machine elements using strain gauges.
To determine strain induced in a structural member using the principle of
photo-elasticity.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Laboratory uniform, shoes & safety glasses are compulsory in the

lab.
Do not touch anything with which you are not completely familiar.
Carelessness may not only break the valuable equipment in the
lab but may also cause serious injury to you and others in the
lab.
Please follow instructions precisely as instructed by your
supervisor. Do not start the experiment unless your setup is
verified & approved by your supervisor.
Do not leave the experiments unattended while in progress.
Do not crowd around the equipments & run inside the
laboratory.
During experiments material may fail and disperse, please wear
safety glasses and maintain a safe distance from the experiment.
If any part of the equipment fails while being used, report it
immediately to your supervisor. Never try to fix the problem
yourself because you could further damage the equipment and
harm yourself and others in the lab.
Keep the work area clear of all materials except those needed for
your work and cleanup after your work.

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Sem. & Sec.: VII Subject: DESIGN Lab Sub.Code: 10MEL77

CONTENTS
SYLLABUS i
INDEX PAGE ii
COURSE OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES iii
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS iv
CONTENTS v
1A UNDAMPED FREE VIBRATION OF EQUIVALENT SPRING MASS SYSTEM 1-4
1B FORCED DAMPED VIBRATION OF SPRING MASS SYSTEM 5-8
1C TORSIONAL VIBRATION OF SINGLE ROTOR SYSTEM 9-12
1D DAMPED TORSIONAL VIBRATION 13-16
2 WHIRL PHENOMENON OF SHAFT 17-20
3 STATIC & DYNAMIC BALANCING APPARATUS 21-24

4A FRINGE CONSTANT OF PHOTOELASTIC MATERIAL 25-28

( Circular ring)
4B FRINGE CONSTANT OF PHOTOELASTIC MATERIAL 29-30
( Rectangular beam)
5 DETERMINATION OF STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR 31-32
6 UNIVERSAL GOVERNOR 33-34
6A PORTER GOVERNOR 35-38
6B PROELL GOVERNOR 39-42
6C WATT GOVERNOR 43-46
7 MOTORIZED GYROSCOPE 47-50
8 JOURNAL BEARING APPARATUS 51-54
9 STRAIN ROSETTE 55-58
10 CURVED BEAM 59-62
VIVA VOCE QUESTIONS 63-69
REFERENCES 70

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CALCULATIONS:

1. Theoretical Frequency, Hz

Where,
g : Acceleration due to gravity, m/s2
L : Spring deflection, mm

L1 : Initial length of the spring, mm

L2: Final length of the spring, mm

2. % Error =

Where,
fn th : Frequency theoretical
fn exp : Frequency experimental

3. Theoretical time period

4. Actual Time period,

Figure 1.1 UNDAMPED FREE VIBRATION OF EQUIVALENT SPRING MASS

SYSTEM

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PART-A
EXPERIMENT NO: 1A

UNDAMPED FREE VIBRATION OF EQUIVALENT SPRING MASS

SYSTEM

AIM: To determine time period and natural frequency of undamped free vibrations of
equivalent spring mass system.

DESCRIPTION:
The arrangement is designed to study free undamped vibrations. It consists of M.S
rectangular beam supported at one end by a trunion pivoted in ball bearing. The bearing
housing is fixed to the side member of the frame. The other end of beam is supported by the
lower end of helical spring; upper end of helical spring is attached to screw. The exciter unit
can be mounted at any position along the beam. Additional known weights may be added to
the weight platform under side exciter.

PROCEDURE:
1. Support one end of beam in the slot of trunion and clamp it by means of screw.
2. Attach the other end of the beam to lower end of spring.
3. Adjust the screw to which the spring is attached such that beam is horizontal in
position.
4. Weigh the exciter assembly along with discs, bearings and weight platform.
5. Clamp the assembly at any convenient position.
6. Measure the distance L1 of the assembly from pivot. Allow system to vibrate freely.
7. Measure the time for any 10 oscillations and find periodic time and natural frequency
of vibration.
8. Repeat the experiment by varying L1 and by also putting different weights on
platform.

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OBSERVATIONS:
1. Distance of m1 from the pivot,l1= __________mm
2. Length of beam from pivot, l= ____________mm
3. Mass of the weight platform, m1 = ___________kg
4. Mass of the beam with exciter assembly, M = _______________kg

TABULAR COLUMN:

Time for 1 Natural frequency

Sl. Time for 10 oscillations oscillation
No in t seconds Hz
in seconds

RESULT:
The percentage error of the system between theoretical and experimental natural frequency
is ________

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OBSERVATIONS:
1. Mass attached to the spring, m1= ____________kg
2. Mass of the beam with exciter, M = __________kg
3. Initial length of the spring, L1 = _____________mm
4. Final length of the spring, L2 = ______________mm
5. Distance of m1 from the pivot, l1=_________________mm
6. Length of beam for pivot, l=_________________mm
7. Time for n oscillations, t =_________________s
8. Number of oscillations, n=__________________

Figure 1.2 : FORCED DAMPED VIBRATION OF SPRING MASS SYSTEM

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EXPERIMENT NO: 1B

FORCED DAMPED VIBRATION OF SPRING MASS SYSTEM

AIM: To study the forced vibrations of equivalent spring mass system and to determine
logarithmic decrement, damping ratio and damping coefficient for the damped vibrations.

DESCRIPTION:
It consists of M.S rectangular beam supported at one end by a trunnion pivoted in ball
bearing. The bearing housing is fixed to the side member of the frame. The other end of beam
is supported by the lower end of helical spring; upper end of helical spring is attached to
screw.
The exciter unit can be mounted at any position along the beam. Additional known weights
may be added to the weight platform under side exciter.
The exciter unit is coupled to D.C variable speed motor. Speed of motor can be varied with
the speed control unit provided. Speed of rotation can be known from speed indicator on
control panel. It is necessary to connect the damper unit to the exciter. Amplitude of vibration
can be recorded on strip chart recorder.
PROCEUDRE:
1. Support one end of beam in the slot of trunnion and clamp it by means of screw.
2. Attach the other end of the beam to lower end of spring.
3. Adjust the screw to which the spring is attached such that beam is horizontal in
position.
4. Weigh the exciter assembly along with discs, bearings and weight platform.
5. Clamp the assembly at any convenient position.
6. Start the motor and allow the system to vibrate.
7. Wait for 1 to 2 minute for amplitude to build the particular forcing frequency.
8. Adjust the position of strip chart recorder. Take the record of amplitude vs. time on
strip chart recorder by starting recorder motor. Press recorder platform on the pen
gently. Avoid excessive pressure to get good results.
9. Take record by changing forcing frequencies.
10. Repeat the experiment for different damping. Damping can be changed by adjusting
the holes on the piston of damper.
11. Plot the graph of amplitude vs. frequency for each damping condition.

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CALCULATIONS:
1. Experimental time period , Texp = seconds

2. Natural frequency , fn exp = Hz

3. Angular Velocity, rad/s

4. Logarithmic decrement,

5. Damping ratio,

6. Damped angular velocity, rad/s

7. Damped frequency, Hz

8. Equivalent mass at the spring,

Where, Total mass, m= m1+ M kg

9. Critical damping coefficient, N-s/mm
10. Damping Co-efficient, C= N-s/mm

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Number of Time for n Time period

Sl. Length of shaft
oscillations oscillations [Experimental]
No l
n t sec tp sec

CALCULATIONS:

1. Torsional stiffness of the shaft, Nm

Where,
G= Modulus of rigidity for the shaft material,

J= Polar moment of inertia of the shaft cross-section

l= Length of the shaft

2. Time period, sec [Theoretical]

Where,
I= Mass moment of inertia of the disc in kg.m2

Where,
W= Weight of the disc
D= Diameter of the disc

3. Time period, tp= sec [Experimental]

4. Natural frequency , fn = Hz

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EXPERIMENT NO: 1C

TORSIONAL VIBRATION OF SINGLE ROTOR SYSTEM

AIM: To study the undamped torsional vibrations of single rotor system

DESCRIPTION:
The general arrangement for carrying out the experiment; One end of the shaft is gripped in
the chuck & heavy flywheel free to rotate in ball bearing is fixed at the other end of the shaft.
The bracket with the fixed end of the shaft can be clamped at any convenient position along
lower beam. Thus length of the shaft can be varied during the experiments. The ball bearing
support to the flywheel provides negligible damping during the experiment. The ball bearing
housing is fixed to side member of the main frame.
PROCEDURE:
1. Fix the bracket at convenient position along the lower beam.
2. Grip one end of the shaft at the bracket by chuck.
3. Fix the rotor on other end of the shaft.
4. Twist the rotor through some angle and release.
5. Note down the time required for 10, 20 oscillations.
6. Repeat the procedure for different length of shaft.
7. Determine time period and natural frequency using the formulae given.

OBSERVATIONS:
1. Shaft diameter = 3 mm
2. Diameter of disc = 225 mm
3. Weight of the disc = 2.8 kg
4. Modulus of rigidity of the shaft = 0.81011 N/mm2

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RESULT:

Sl. Length Torsional Time period Time period Natural Natural

No of shaft stiffness [Theoretical] [Experimental] frequency frequency
[Theoretical] [Experimental]

Figur 1.4: Torsional vibration of single rotor sytem (undamped)

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CALCULATIONS:

1. Linear velocity of recording drum,

2. Experimental time period , Texp = seconds

3. Natural frequency , fn exp = Hz

4. Angular Velocity, rad/s

5. Logarithmic decrement,

6. Damping ratio,

7. Damped angular velocity, rad/s

8. Damped frequency, Hz

9. Equivalent mass at the spring,

Where, Total mass, m= m1+ M kg

10. Critical damping coefficient, N-s/mm
11. Damping Co-efficient, C= N-s/mm

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EXPERIMENT NO: 1D

DAMPED TORSIONAL VIBRATION

AIM: To study the damped torsional vibration
DESCRIPTION:
It consists of a long shaft gripped at the upper end by chuck in the bracket. The
bracket is clamped to upper beam of the main frame. A heavy steel flywheel clamped at the
lower end of the shaft suspends from bracket. Damping drum is fixed to the lower face of the
flywheel. This drum is immersed in oil which provides damping. Rotor can be taken up and
down for varying the depth of immersion of damping drum. Depth of immersion can be read
from scale. Recording drum is mounted on the upper face of the flywheel. Paper is to be
wrapped around the recording drum. Oscillations are recorded on the paper with the help of
specially designed piston of dashpot. The piston carries the attachment for fixing marker.

PROCEDURE:
1. With no oil in the container allow the flywheel to oscillate and measure the time for
some oscillation.
2. Put thin mineral oil in the drum and rote the depth of immersion.
3. Put the sketching pen in the bracket.
4. Allow the flywheel to vibrate.
5. Allow the pen to descend and see that it is in contact with the paper.
6. Measure the time for some oscillations by means of stop watch.
7. Determine amplitude (Xn) at any position and amplitude(X) after Y cycles

OBSERVATION:
1. Diameter of recording drum, d=____mm
2. Speed of recording drum, N=_____rpm
3. Modulus of rigidity, G= 0.81011 kg/m2
4. Length of the shaft, L=_____mm
5. Mass of the disc, m=_____kg
6. Diameter of the disc, Dd=_____mm
7. Diameter of the shaft, Ds=_____mm
8. Distance covered in one wave motion, Y= X1-X2 mm

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Figure 1.5: Damped Torsional vibration apparatus

RESULT:
Distance D Amplitude fn in Hz fd in Hz
Sl No.
in mm X1 in mm X2 in mm (experimental) (theoretical)

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OBSERVATIONS:

1. Length of the shaft, L = 0.9 m, density of shaft()=8000 kg/m3

2. Youngs Modulus, E=
3. Moment of inertia, ; where, d is diameter of shaft = 0.004m
4. Acceleration due to gravity, g= 9.81m/s2
5. Value of K
End conditions
1st Mode 2nd Mode

Supported, Supported 1.57 6.28

Fixed, Supported 2.45 9.80

Fixed, Fixed 3.56 14.24

TABULAR COLUMN: for each end conditions of shaft write and fill up the
following table

Mode Nexp crit fn exp crit fn theor crit Ntheor crit

Mode1
Mode 2

CALCULATIONS:

m = mass of the shaft, kg

L= length of the shaft, m
I = mass moment of inertia in Kg/m2
E = young`s modulus N/m2
g = 9.81 m/s2

1. Natural frequency, Hz = fn theor crit

m=(d2 /4) shaft

fn exp crit = N exp crit / 60 Hz; N theor crit = 60 x fn theor crit

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EXPERIMENT NO: 2

WHIRL PHENOMENON OF SHAFT

AIM: To study the whirl phenomenon of a given shaft
APPARATUS: Whirling of shaft apparatus
DESCRIPTION: This apparatus is designed to study and observe the whirl phenomenon of
shafts with different end conditions. The apparatus consists of a frame to support driving
motor, end fixing blocks, sliding blocks and variable speed motor with speed control unit.
The unit is supplied with the following shafts:
1. Diameter-0.4cm, length-90 cm, Weight-280gms
2. Diameter-0.6cm, length-90 cm, Weight-416gms
3. Diameter-0.8cm, length-90 cm, Weight-582gms
END FIXING ARRANGEMENT:
Guards D1 & D2 can be fixed at any position on the supporting bars.
At motor end as well as tail end, different end conditions can be developed by making use of
different fixing blocks.
1. Supported end condition: Make use of end block with single self aligning bearing.
2. Fixed end condition: Make use of end block with double bearing

PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the required size of the shaft.

2. Mount the two fixing ends on the frame to obtain the desired condition.
3. Fix the shafts between two ends.
4. Switch on the motor and allow the shaft to rotate.
5. Gradually increase the motor speed by operating the dimmer stat and allow the shaft to
rotate forming a single loop, which is called the first loop [The amplitude of vibrations in
lateral direction starts and mode shape can be observed].
6. Note down the speed and mode shape.
7. To observe second mode shape, increase the speed of the shaft.
8. Note down the speed and the mode shape.
9. The procedure is followed for different shafts and different end conditions.
10. Determine the natural frequency using the formula given.

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Experimental set up

Figure 2: Schematic layout of Whirling of Shaft

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Distance from
Mass Radius Centrifugal force Couple
Plane reference plane
[kg] [m] [ kg.m ] [kg.m2 ]
[m]
A

COUPLE POLYGON:

FORCE POLYGON:

ANGULAR POSITIONS:

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EXPERIMENT NO: 3

STATIC & DYNAMIC BALANCING APPARATUS

AIM: To balance rotating mass system statically & dynamically
DESCRIPTION:
The apparatus basically consists of a steel shaft mounted in ball bearings in a stiff rectangular
main frame. A set of five blocks of different weights is provided and may be clamped in any
position on the shaft, and also be easily detached from the shaft.
A disc carrying a circular protractor scale is fitted to one side of the rectangular frame. Shaft
carries a disc and rim of this disc is grooved to take a light cord provided with two cylindrical
metal containers of exactly the same weight. A scale is fitted to the lower member of the
main frame and when used in conjunction with the circular protractor scale, allows the exact
longitudinal and angular position of each adjustable block to be determined. The shaft is
driven by a 230 volts single phase 50 cycles electric motor, mounted under the main frame,
through a belt. For static balancing of individual weights the main frame is suspended to the
support frame by chains and in this position the motor driving belt is removed.
For dynamic balancing of the rotating mass system the main frame is suspended from the
support frame by two short links such that the main frame and the supporting frame are in the
same plane.
THEORY:
If the centre of gravity of the rotating disc does not lie on the axis of rotation but at a
distance away from it, we say that the disc is out of balance. When such a disc rotates, a
centrifugal force, Fc = m2r is setup in which, `m' the mass of the disc, `r' the distance of the
center of gravity of the disc from the axis of rotation and `' the angular velocity. This
rotating centrifugal force acts on the bearing in a constantly changing directions and results in
a vibrating load. The process of providing or removing the mass to counteract the out of
balance is called balancing. Generally all rotating machine elements such as pulleys,
flywheels, rotors etc. are designed to rotate about a principal axis of inertia and theoretically
require no balancing. However, lack of material homogeneity and inaccuracies in machining
and assembly may cause an unintentional shifting of the centre of gravity of the rotor from
the axis of rotation. The centrifugal forces resulting from the unbalance increase as the square
of the rotational speed and hence it is important that all revolving and reciprocating parts
should be completely balanced as far as possible.

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BALANCING OF FOUR BLOCKS:

Fig 3.1: Space diagram

PROCEDURE:
1. Consider one of the planes, say A as the reference plane. The distance of all the other
planes to the left of the reference plane may be regarded as negative, and those to the
right as positive.

2. Tabulate the data in the table shown below. The planes are tabulated in the same order in
which they occur, reading from left to right. Since the magnitude of the centrifugal
forces are proportional to the product of the mass and its radius, the product mr can be
calculated and tabulated.

3. Now draw the couple polygon considering the value of couple for each plane. Since the
angular distance between masses is not given, consider position of mass 2 as horizontal,
i.e. angle is zero. The value of couple for reference plane is zero. By drawing the couple
polygon angular position of mass 3 and mass 4 with respect to mass 2 can be found out.

4. Now draw the force polygon considering the value of centrifugal force and angular
positions of masses 2, 3 & 4. From the force polygon weight of mass 1 and its angular
position can be found out.
5. Considering the values of angular positions of masses, fix them on the shaft of the
apparatus and check for static and dynamic balance.

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Circular ring showing fringes

Polariscope Apparatus

TABULAR COLUMN:

Fractional Fringe Order N at Material

Load on Model center Fringe
Load Applied Average
Order
m Kg f
On Load Cell Lowest Higher Average Kg/m
Fringe Fringe Fringe
Order Order Order

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EXPERIMENT NO: 4A

FRINGE CONSTANT OF PHOTOELASTIC MATERIAL

( Circular ring)
AIM: Calibration of Photo Elastic Model Material by using circular disc under diametrical
compression.

APPARATUS:
1) Circular disc prepared out of Photo elastic model material.
2) Universal Loading Frame
3) 12 Diffused Light Transmission Polariscope.

PROCEDURE

1. Load the disc in universal loading frame, under diametrical compression by putting pin
on 2nd hole on right hand side and 7th hole on left hand side.
2. The distances X and Y must be measured initially.
3. Apply light load and Plain Polariscope (D) arrangement.
4. Observe the isoclinic fringe pattern and note the isoclinic reading for the point of
interest P on the model.
5. In this case as the point of interest P which is at the center of the disc, the isoclinic
reading automatically becomes zero.
6. Now apply known value of load at the end of lever and set to circular polariscope (M)
arrangement.
7. Use white
light and identify the fringe order at the point P
8. Use Tardys Method, if required, to find fractional fringe order at the center point P
9. Go on increasing the load in steps and note down fractional fringe order at the center
point P.
10. After measuring the diameter of the disc proceed to calculate material fringe value.

OBSERVATION:

1. Distance X = ______________ m
2. Distance Y = ______________ m
3. Diameter of Disc, D = ___________ m
4. Thickness of disc, b = ________________m

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CALCULATIONS:

1. Load on Model,

2. For a disc under diametrical compression;

Material fringe order,

3. Stress,
Where, b= Thickness of the disc, m

RESULT:

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Distance from Neutral Fringe order Average Fringe

No axis [Y] order

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EXPERIMENT NO: 4B

FRINGE CONSTANT OF PHOTOELASTIC MATERIAL

( Rectangular beam)

AIM: Calibration of photo elastic model material by using a beam subjected to pure bending.

APPARATUS:

1. 12 Diffused Light Transmission Polariscope

2. Universal Loading frame.
3. Beam model prepared out of photo elastic sheet

PROCEDURE:

1. Load the beam at four points by applying known force. Put the loading lever on
pinhole no. 3 on right hand side and other pin in hole no. 6 on left hand side.
2. Use white light with circular polariscope arrangement and identify fringe order.
3. The trace of material surface is identified by zero order fringe.
4. Shift to monochromatic light and carefully measure the distance Y [From the neutral
axis] of the fringe orders 1, 2, 3 etc.
5. The middle section of the beam is subjected to a pure bending moment, Mb= PL
6. Assuming that only is acting,

7. Use relation,
Calculate value of for N=1,2,3 etc.
8. Find out average value of

OBSERVATION:

1. Thickness of beam model, b = ___________m.

2. Depth of beam model, h =_______________m.
3. Distance of fringe from neutral axis Y = _________m.
4. Load applied, P = ______________kg
5. Distance of point load application, L = _______________m.

CALCULATION:
1. Material fringe order,

2. Stress,
Where, b= Thickness of the disc

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OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sl. Load on
Load in pan Experimental
No strip p Fringe order
Kg stress
Kg
N-Lower N-Higher N-Average
1
2
3

CALCULATIONS:
1. Theoretical stress =
2. Experimental stress =
3. Stress concentration factor, Kt=

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EXPERIMENT NO. 5

DETERMINATION OF STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR

AIM: Determination of stress concentration using Photo elasticity for a plate with a circular
hole under tension
APPARATUS:
1. 12 Diffused Light Transmission Polariscope.
2. Loading Frame with suitable shackles to apply uniform tensile load.
3. Photoelastic model.

PROCEDURE
1. Prepare model of uniform thickness as per the sketch shown.
2. Apply (by means of suitable shackles) load using universal loading frame
3. Now from the observation it is clear that the specimen is loaded axially.
4. In this case white light source must be used with plane polariscope arrangement.
5. It is clear that the material fringe value is independent of thickness of material.
Knowing the fringe order and corresponding load, the material fringe value can be
easily found out. The value of the material fringe order of f can be determined by
relation.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not oil the gears of polariser and analyzer assembly.
2. If the Zero setting of load cell is disturbed use the knob gently to make it zero.
3. Do not exceed load more than 18 Kg on load indicator.
4. Do not use the sodium lamp continuously more than 30 min.
5. If sodium lamp is switched off while in operation, it will not start immediately. It
requires 15 to 20 minutes for cooling the lamp.
6. Always cover analyzer and polarizer assembly when unit is not in use.
OBSERVATION:
1. Outer diameter of plate = ____________
2. Thickness of plate = _______________
3. Diameter of hole = _________________

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Load on
Load in pan Experimental
No strip p Fringe order
Kg stress
Kg
N-Lower N-Higher N-Average
1
2
3

CALCULATIONS:
4. Theoretical stress =
5. Experimental stress =
6. Stress concentration factor, Kt=

Figure 6.1: Centrifugal Governors

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PART-B
EXPERIMENT NO: 6
UNIVERSAL GOVERNOR

AIM: To perform experiment on Porter,Watt and Proell governors to prepare performance

characteristic curves and to find stability and sensitivity.
Apparatus used: Universal Govenor
Introduction & Theory: The function of a governor is to regulate the mean speed of an
engine, when there are variations in the load e.g. when the load on an engine increases, its
speed decreases, therefore it becomes necessary to increase the supply of working fluid. If the
load on the engine decreases, its speed increases and thus less working fluid is required. The
governor automatically controls the supply of working fluid to the engine with the varying
load conditions and keeps the mean speed within certain limits.
The governors may, broadly, be classified as:
1. Centrifugal governor
2. Inertia governor
The centrifugal governors may further be classified as follows:
1. pendulum type (watt governor)
2. Loaded type
i. Dead weight governor (Porter and Proell governor)
ii. Spring controlled governors (Hartnell governor, Hartung governor, Wilson-
Hartnell governor and Pickering governor)
Watt governor: The simplest form of a centrifugal governor is watt governor. It is basically
a conical pendulum with links attached to a sleeve of negligible mass. The arms of the
governor may be connected to the spindle in the following three ways:
1. The pivot P may be on the spindle axis.
2. The pivot P may be offset from spindle axis and arms when produced intersect at O.
3. The pivot P may be offset but the arms cross the axis at O.
Porter governor: The porter governor is a modification of a watt governor, with central
attached to the sleeve. The load moves up down the central spindle. This additional
downward force increases the speed of revolution required to enable the balls to rise to any
pre-determined level.
Proell governor: The porter governor is known as a Proell governor if the two balls
(masses) are fixed on the upward extensions of the lower links which are in the form of bent
links.

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CALCULATIONS:

1. Controlling Force, F=
Where ,

1. Effort, Q= C (M+m)g N
Where, c: change of speed [ Take c = (N2 N1) / N1]
1. Power, P= QX N-mm
2. Sensitiveness of the governor

= Where, N1=Minimum equilibrium speed

N2= Maximum equilibrium speed

N= Mean equilibrium speed=

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EXPERIMENT NO: 6A
PORTER GOVERNOR
AIM: To study the performance characteristics of Porter governor

PROCEDURE:

1. Arrange the governor mechanism under test as per required configuration. This can be
done by fitting chosen sleeve & weights as per required configuration. Connect the motor
to speed control unit using four ways cable provided. Switch on the supply.
2. Measure and note down, initial radius of rotation, length of link and initial height of the
governor.
3. Increase the speed gradually using dimmer stat provided until the center sleeve rises off
the lower stop and aligns with the first division on the graduated scale. Record the sleeve
position and speed.
4. Increase the speed gradually to have suitable sleeve movements, and note down the sleeve
displacement and speed accordingly throughout the range of sleeve movement possible.
5. Calculate the value of stability and sensitiveness of the governor.
6. Plot the governor characteristic curves using the data tabulated in the tabular column.

PRECAUTIONS
1. Increase the speed gradually.
2. Take the sleeve displacement when the pointer is steady.
3. Ensure that the load on sleeve does not hit the upper sleeve of the governor.
4. Bring dimmer to zero position then switch off the unit.

OBSERVATION :

a) Length of each link, l = 130mm

b) Initial height of governor, ho = 90mm
c) Initial radius of rotation, ro = 135mm
d) Mass of the Ball Assembly, m= 0.5Kg
e) Mass of sleeve, M= 1kg
f) Minimum equilibrium speed, N1= _______rpm
g) Maximum equilibrium speed, N2= _______rpm

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Radius of rotation at any position can be found using formulae given below:

1) Find height h = ho-

2) =

3) Radius of rotation, r = 50 + l Sin mm

TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Sleeve Height Radius of Force F Effort Power

Speed in Q in N P in
No lift h in Rotation F=
in rpm C
X mm mm r mm N-mm

GRAPH:
1. Sleeve displacement vs. Speed
2. Controlling force vs. Radius of rotation

RESULT:
1. Sensitiveness of governor = ____________
2. Governor effort = ____________________

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Sleeve Speed Height Radius of Force F Effort Power

in F= Q in N P in
No lift N in h in Rotation
C N-mm
X mm rpm mm r mm

CALCULATIONS:

2. Controlling Force, F=
Where ,

2. Effort, Q= C (M+m)g N
Where, c: change of speed [ Take c = (N2 N1) / N1]
3. Power, P= QX N-mm

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EXPERIMENT NO: 6B

PROELL GOVERNOR
AIM: To study the performance characteristics of Proell governor

PROCEDURE:

1. Arrange the governor mechanism under test as per required configuration. This can be
done by fitting chosen sleeve & weights as per required configuration. Connect the motor
to speed control unit using four ways cable provided. Switch on the supply.
2. Increase the speed gradually using dimmer stat provided until the center sleeve rises off
the lower stop and aligns with the first division on the graduated scale. Record the sleeve
position and speed.
3. Increase the speed gradually to have suitable sleeve movements, and note down the sleeve
displacement and speed accordingly throughout the range of sleeve movement possible.
4. Calculate the value of stability and sensitiveness of the governor.
5. Plot the governor characteristic curves using the data tabulated in the tabular column.

NOTE: With the use of fly weights the governor becomes highly sensitive. Under this
condition large displacement is observed for vary small change in speed. In order to make it
stable, it is necessary to carry out the experiments by using half ball flyweight on each side.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Increase the speed gradually.
2. Take the sleeve displacement when the pointer is steady.
3. Ensure that the load on sleeve does not hit the upper sleeve of the governor.
4. Bring dimmer to zero position then switch off the unit.

OBSERVATION:
a) Length of each link, l = 125mm
b) Initial height of governor, ho = 90mm
c) Initial radius of rotation, ro = 138mm
d) Extension of length, BG = 75mm
e) Mass of the Ball Assembly, m= 0.5Kg
f) Mass of sleeve, M= 1kg
g) Minimum equilibrium speed, N1= _______rpm
h) Maximum equilibrium speed, N2= _______rpm

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4. Sensitiveness of the governor

Where,
N1=Minimum equilibrium speed
N2= Maximum equilibrium speed

N= Mean equilibrium speed=

GRAPH:
1. Sleeve displacement vs. Speed
2. Controlling force vs. Radius of rotation

RESULT:
3. Sensitiveness of governor = ____________
4. Governor effort = ____________________

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Sleeve Speed Height Radius of Force F Effort Power

in F= Q in N P in
No lift N in h in Rotation
C N-mm
X mm rpm mm r mm

OBSERVATION:

a) Length of each link, l = 130mm

b) Initial height of governor, ho = 90mm
c) Initial radius of rotation, r1 = 135mm
d) mass of the Ball Assembly= 0.5Kg
e) Minimum equilibrium speed, N1= ___________
f) Maximum equilibrium speed, N2= ___________
g) Maximum radius of rotation, r2= _________mm
Radius of rotation at any position can be found using formulae given below:

1) Find height h = ho-

2) Cos = h/l
3) Radius of rotation, r = 50 + l Sin

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EXPERIMENT NO: 6C

WATT GOVERNOR
AIM: To study the performance characteristics of Watt governor

PROCEDURE:

1. Arrange the governor mechanism under test as per required configuration. This can be
done by fitting chosen sleeve & weights as per required configuration. Connect the motor
to speed control unit using four ways cable provided. Switch on the supply.
2. Measure and note down, initial radius of rotation, length of link and initial height of the
governor.
3. Increase the speed gradually using dimmer stat provided until the center sleeve rises off
the lower stop and aligns with the first division on the graduated scale. Record the sleeve
position and speed.
4. Increase the speed gradually to have suitable sleeve movements, and note down the sleeve
displacement and speed accordingly throughout the range of sleeve movement possible.
5. Calculate the value of stability and sensitiveness of the governor.
6. Plot the governor characteristic curves using the data tabulated in the tabular column.

PRECAUTIONS
1. Increase the speed gradually.
2. Take the sleeve displacement when the pointer is steady.
3. Ensure that the load on sleeve does not hit the upper sleeve of the governor.
4. Bring dimmer to zero position then switch off the unit.

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CALCULATIONS:

3. Controlling Force, F=
Where ,

4. Effort, Q= C (M+m)g N
Where, c: change of speed [ Take c = (N2 N1) / N1]
5. Power, P= QX N-mm
6. Sensitiveness of the governor

Where,
N1=Minimum equilibrium speed
N2= Maximum equilibrium speed

N= Mean equilibrium speed=

GRAPH:
1 Sleeve displacement vs. Speed
2 Controlling force vs. Radius of rotation

RESULT:
1 Sensitiveness of governor = ____________
2 Governor effort = ____________________

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PART I:

Observation:
1. Mass of rotating disc (M) = 6.3 kg
2. Diameter of disc = 300 mm; r = radius of disc = 150 mm.
3. L = 200 mm.

PART II:
TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. No Angle Direction of

Spin speed Weight turned Time rotation
N rpm W Kg Degrees in Seconds (dt)
(d)
. .

CALCULATIONS:

1. Gyroscopic couple
Gyroscopic couple for a planar disc, G = I x x p

Where,
i. I = Mass moment of Inertia of disc = M x r2 /2 kg m2
ii. = Angular velocity of precession of disc radians per second
=

Where, N= speed of disc in rpm

iii. p = Angular velocity of precession of yoke about vertical

Where, d = Angle of precession in radiands and

dt = Time in seconds required for this precession

2. Applied torque
Applied torque, GE= WL Nm

Where,

W = Weight on pan &

L = Distance of Weight

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EXPERIMENT NO: 7
MOTORIZED GYROSCOPE

AIM: To study the gyroscopic principle and verify the relation between the applied torque,
Spin velocity and Precessional velocity in case of free precession and forced precession.
DESCRIPTION:
The motor is coupled to the disc rotor, which is balanced. The disc shaft rotates about
XX axis in two ball bearing housed in the frame No. 1. This frame can swing about
Y - Y axis in bearings provided in the yoke type frame No.2. In steady position, frame
No. 1. is balanced by providing a weight pan on the opposite side of the motor. The
yoke frame is free to rotate about vertical axis Z-Z. Thus freedom of rotation about three
perpendicular axis is given to the rotor.

TECHNICAL DATA:
1. Weight of Rotor: 6.3Kg
2. Rotor Diameter: 300mm
3. Rotor Thickness: ________mm
4. Distance of bolt of Weight pan from disc Center : 20cms
5. Motor-Fractional H.P. single phase/6000 rpm -AC/DC

PROCEDURE:

Part I:
The spinning body exerts a torque or a couple in such a direction which tends to make the
axis of spin coincides with that of the precession. To study the phenomenon of forced
precession following procedure is adopted.

1. Balance initial horizontal position of rotor.

2. Start the motor and adjust the voltage to get the constant speed.
3. Press the yoke frame about the vertical axis by applying the necessary force by hand in
the clockwise direction viewed from the top.
4. It will be observed that rotor frame swing about the horizontal axis so that the motor
side moves upwards.

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5. Rotating the yoke axis in the opposite direction causes the rotor frame to move in the
opposite direction.

Part II:

The spinning body precesses in such a way that to make the axis of spin to coincide with that
of the applied couple.

The direction is verified by following the procedure given below and using the apparatus as
well as the relation for the magnitude of the couple.

1. Balance the rotor in the horizontal plane.

2. Start the motor and adjust the speed with the help of voltage regulation. The speed is
measured using a tachometer.

3. Put weights on the side opposite to the motor.

4. The yoke start precessing.

5. Note down the direction of precession.

6. Verify this direction.

7. Measure the velocity of precession using the pointer provided the yoke and stop watch.

8. Verify the relation given for gyroscopic couple, G.

Gyroscopic couple

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RESULT: For a particular load and particular rpm

Sl. Gyroscopic couple ( G ) Actual Torque ( GE )

No G = I x x p Nm GE = W x L Nm

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OBSERVATIONS:

1. Diameter of Journal, d= 50 mm
2. Diameter of bearing, D= 55 mm
3. Length of Bearing, L= 68 mm
4. Weights: 1 kg, 0.5 kg
5. Speed of journal, N=_____rpm
6. Viscosity of oil, = 12510-3 Pa-second
7. Eccentricity Ratio, =____
8. Motor control: Dimmer stat
9. Recommended oil: SAE 40 or 40/20 oil, 5 litre.

CALCULATIONS:
1. = eccentricity ratio = e/C
Where, Diameter of the bearing (D) = 75 mm
Diametrical clearance (C) = 0.5 mm
h = oil film thickness
e =eccentricity of journal (distance between journal and bearing centers when
oil film is established)
= attitude angle (angle at hmin from load line)

2. Linear speed of the journal, V=

3. Diameteral Clearance ratio,

4. Load carrying capacity,

5. Frictional force,

6. Co-efficient of friction,

7. Power loss in viscous friction,

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EXPERIMENT NO: 8

JOURNAL BEARING APPARATUS

AIM: To study the pressure distribution in Journal bearing and to draw experimental pressure
curves.
DESCRIPTION:
The major objective of lubrication of journal bearings is to induce and maintain a film of
lubricant between the journal and the bearing. The purpose of this film of lubricant is to keep
the two surfaces separate at all times and thus prevent metal to Hydrodynamic lubrication is
the most common method of lubrication of journal bearings. In this method, as the shaft
rotates it will, due to the load applied to it (as well as its own weight), take a slightly
eccentric position relative to the bearing. The eccentric rotation of the shaft in the bearing
acts some-what like a rotary pump and generates a relatively high hydrodynamic pressure in
the con-verging zone. The hydrodynamic pressure for a properly designed bearing is
responsible for supporting the shaft without allowing it to come in contact with the bearing.
Metal or dry contact which otherwise will create bearing failure.
PROCEDURE:
1. Fill the oil tank by using SAE 40 oil and position the tank at desired height.
2. Drain out the air from all tubes on the manometer & check the level balance with
supply level.
3. Check that some oil leakage is there in the bearing. Leakage is necessary for cooling
purpose.
4. Check the direction of rotation and increase the speed of motor slowly.
5. Set the speed and put the load on bearing if desired so and let the journal run for about
20 minutes until the oil in the bearing warms and check the steady oil level at various
tubes on manometer.
6. See that the balancing rod horizontal position and observe steady levels.
7. When manometer levels have settled down, take the pressure readings on 16
manometer tubes.
8. Repeat the experiment for various speeds and loads.
9. After the test is over set the dimmer to zero & switch off the power.
10. Keep the oil tank at lower position so that there will be least leakage in idle period.

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Initial Head of Final Head of Actual head,

Angular position in
Tube No. oil h1 in cm of oil hf in cm of h= hf-h1 in cm
degrees
oil oil of oil

RESULT:

1. Load carrying capacity = ______N

2. Co-efficient of friction, = _____

3. Power loss in viscous friction, N = ______ kW

GRAPH:

Graph to be plotted for pressure head of oil above the supply head in mm of oil, at angular
intervals of 30 of oil film.

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Figure 8: Journal Bearing Apparatus

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Fig 9.1 Three Element Rectangular rosette

Fig 9.2: Delta rosette

Fig 9.3 Three element rosette

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EXPERIMENT NO: 9

STRAIN ROSETTE
AIM: To determine principle stress and strain in a member subjected to combined loading
using strain rosette.

DESCRIPTION:
This setup has been designed to study the application of rosette strain gauge and to
find out maximum principal stress value and direction. In strain gauge technique a very thin
wire of the order of 5 to 10 micron diameter is pasted on a metal part by means of suitable
adhesive. The metal part is then subjected to load, which finally results induction of strain in
it. By knowing the strain values, stress values are calculated by using standard strength of
material relations. Hence the values of stresses at various points of interest can be found out
experimentally, resulting into complete stress picture of the metal part under investigation.
For investigating the stresses in metal part the entire cases can be categorized in two groups:
When direction of stresses is known
When direction of stresses is unknown
In first case it is easy to analyze because the direction in which the maximum principle stress
occurs is known and stain gauges can be oriented in already known direction and single
element strain gauges serve the purpose. However in second case single element strain gauge
will not serve the purpose, as such, three-element rosette type gauges are used.
Set-up consists of a hollow cylinder pasted with rosette strain gauge. This cylinder can be
pressurized by using foot pump. A multichannel strain indicator is provided to measure
output of each strain gauge. Students can find out values of maximum stress at various
pressures and compare the same with theoretical values.

THEORY:
The purpose of strain rosette apparatus is to determine the magnitudes and directions
of principal stresses under bi-axial state of stress (plane stress condition).
A group of 3 to 4 strain gauges arranged in some configuration is called a rosette. The
different arrangements are:
1. 3 element rectangular rosette
2. 3 element delta rosette
3. 4 element rectangular rosette
Strain gauges are placed at certain angular positions. Theoretically, gauges in the rosette can
be placed at any angle but due to practical considerations, 2 or 3 sets of values are used. In
the 3-element strain rosette, the rectangular & delta configurations are employed. In the
former, 2 gauges are placed at right angles while the 3rd gauge makes an angle of 45 with
both gauges. In the delta configuration gauges are placed at an angle of 60. It is necessary to
measure 3 strains at a point completely defined by either stress or strain fields.

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THREE ELEMENTS RECTANGULAR ROSETTE ARRANGEMENT

Let, A=0, B= 45 & C= 90
The three element rectangular rosette employs gages placed at 0, 45 and 90 positions, as
indicated in Fig 9.1.
9.1

By measuring the strains , the Cartesian components of strains

can be determined by using above equation.

The principal strains and principal directions can be calculated using following equations:

9.2

9.3

9.4

The solution for Eq.9.4 yields two values for the angle . They are 1, which refers to the
angle between the x-axis and the axis of maximum principal strain and 2, which is the
angle between the x-axis and the axis of minimum principal strain .
The principal stresses can be calculated using equations below:

9.5

9.6

TABULAR COLUMN:

Load Measured strain

Sl. No
N

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PROCEDURE:
1. Note down the youngs modulus and Poissons ratio of the material.
2. Make the necessary connection to the digital strain flow indicator from and
corresponding strain gauge.
3. Connect the instrument to power outlet and switch on the instrument.
4. Adjust the indicator to zero for all strain gauges.
5. Load the specimen by placing weights on the loading pan.
6. Note down the strain in microns by turning the knob towards each strain indicator.
7. Among the three readings one will be negative and the other two will be positive.
8. Repeat the above procedure for different load in steps.
9. Determine the required parameters by using the suitable equations.

After completion of the experiment:

1. Remove the weights on the loading pan.
2. Switch off the instrument.
3. Disconnect the instrument from the power outlet.
4. Remove the connections from strain indicator.

OBSERVATION:
Youngs modulus of shaft material: ______________
Poissons ratio of the shaft material: ______________
Gauge factor of the strain gauges: ________________

RESULT TABLE:

Principal stress
Sl. No Principal strain Orientation
MPa
1 2

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Fig 10.1: Curved beam

TABULAR COLUMN:

Measured Stress at Stress at Experimental

Sl. Load strain
No In kg
inner layer, outer layer, Stress

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EXPERIMENT NO: 10

CURVED BEAM
AIM: To determine principle stress and strain in a member subjected to combined loading
using strain gauges.
DESCRIPTION:
A beam in which the neutral axis in the unloaded condition is curved instead of straight or if
the beam is originally curved before applying the bending moment, are termed as Curved
Beams
Curved beams find applications in many machine members such as c clamps, crane hooks
frames of presses, chains, links, and rings

PROCEDURE:
1. Measure dimensions of the curved beam and the location and the orientation of each
strain gauge.
2. Number strain gauges and connect them to the strain gage indicator in the same order.
3. Balance the circuit for each strain gage. If it is not possible to set zero in the indicator,
record the initial reading.
4. Set the gage factor for the strain gages used in this experiment.
5. Apply load gradually on the curved beam by adding weights and record the final
strain readings at that load.
6. Determine the stresses at inner and outer layer of beam.

OBSERVATION:
1. Outer radius of beam, ro=_______ mm
2. Inner radius of beam, ri=________mm
3. Radius of beam to central axis, rc=______mm
4. Youngs modulus, E= 210GPa

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CALCULATIONS:

1. Neutral radius, mm

2. Eccentricity, e = rc-rn mm
3. Distance from neutral axis to inner radius, Ci = rn-ri , mm
4. Distance from neutral axis to outer radius, Co = ro-rn , mm
5. Stress at inner layer,

6. Stress at outer layer,

7. Experimental stress, = E N/mm2

Result:
Compare theoretical and experimental stress in curved beam.

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VIVA VOCE QUESTIONS

1. What is stress?
The internal resistance by which offers load.
2. What is the difference between stress & pressure?
Stress is defined as force per unit area. Pressure is special variety of stress .However
stress is much more complex quantity than pressure because it varies both with direction
and with the surface it acts on.
3. What is Strain?
The strain is defined as the amount of deformation obtained due to stress.
4. What is Strain gauge?
A strain gauge is a device is a device used to measure the strain of an object.
5. Name the different type of strain gauges?
Electrical and optical strain gauges.
6. Explain the working principle of electrical strain gauges?
The electrical strain gauges consist of an insulating flexible backing with supports a
metallic foil pattern. The gauge is attached to the object by the suitable adhesive. As the
object is deformed the foil is also deformed, causing the electrical resistance to change.
This electrical resistance change is usually measured using Wheatstone bridge.
7. Define gauge factor?
Gauge factor or Strain factor of a strain gauge is a ratio of relative change in the electrical
resistance to the mechanical strain, which is a relative change in length.
8. Name some Strain gauge adhesives or Bonding materials?
Cyanoacrylate, Epoxy, Phenol, Polyamide
9. Define Youngs Modulus?
Youngs modulus is defined as tensile stress is directly proportional to the tensile strain
within the elastic limit.
10. What is the Bulk Modulus?
It is defined as the ratio of Normal stress to the Volumetric strain and is denoted by K
11. Define Rigidity Modulus?
It is defined as the ratio of shear stress & shear strain and is denoted by C.

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12. What is Strain Rosette?

The strain rosette is an arrangement of two or more closely positioned gage grids,
separately oriented to measure the normal strain along different directions.
13. What is the difference between the Strain Gauge and strain rosettes?
A strain gauge can effectively measure strain in only one direction. In case of strain
rosette it is also made up of strain gauges allowing to measure more than one direction.
14. Define stress concentration factor?
A sudden change in the geometric form of a part give raise to additional stress over the
calculated stress is known as stress concentration.
15. Name some causes for stress concentration factor?
Geometric discontinues causes an object to experience a local increase in intensity of
stress field.
E.g.: Cracks, sharp corners, holes, Changes in the cross sectional area of the object. High
local stress can cause objects to fail more quickly.
16. Define the Poisons ratio?
It is the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain.
17. What is Photo elasticity?
Photo elasticity is an experimental method to determine the stress distribution in a
material.
18. What is Plain and Circular Polariscope?
It is an instrument for detecting polarized light or for observing objects under polarized
light, for detecting strain in transparent materials. First the light is pass through the first
polarizes which converts light in to plane polarized light. In circular polariscope, we have
to place first quarter wave plate between the polarizer and specimen then the second
quarter wave plate is placed between the specimen and the analyzer. So that we can get
circular polarized light passing through the sample.
19. Name the Photo elastic material used in our lab?
Araldite
20. How vibrations are classified?
Free, Forced, Self Excited vibrations.
21. Define Frequency, Time period, Simple Harmonic motion
Frequency: It is the number of cycles per unit time
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Simple Harmonic motion (SHM) is a periodic motion with acceleration always directed
towards the equilibrium position.
22. State & Explain the types of free vibrations?
Longitudinal Vibration: The particle of the shaft moves parallel to the axis of the shaft.
Lateral Vibration: The particle of the shaft moves perpendicular to the axis of shaft.
Tensional Vibration: The particle of the shaft moves circular about the axis of shaft.
23. Define Under damping & Critical damping.
Under damping system: Yields an experimentally decreasing sinusoidal output in
response to a step input.
Critical damping: The minimum amount of damping that will yield a non oscillatory
output in response to step input.
24. Why balancing is necessary?
Balancing is the correction of phenomena by the removal or addition of mass to the
component to compensate the center line error.
25. Explain the static and dynamic balancing?
The balancing of rotating masses is important to avoid vibration. Static balancing occurs
when there is no resultant centrifugal force and the centre of gravity is on the axis of
rotation.
In dynamic balancing any resultant centrifugal force and couple does not exist.
26. Balancing of single revolving mass requires minimum two balancing weights, what
happen when the different weights are placed?
The net dynamic force acting on the shaft must be equal to zero, i.e. the centre of the
masses of the system must lie on the axis of rotation and the net couple due to the
dynamic forces acting on the shaft must be equal to zero I.e. the algebraic sum of the
movements about any point in the plane must be zero.
27. Explain the terms Primary and Secondary balancing?
Primary balancing: - In the single cylinder engine primary force generated due to the
reciprocating mass of piston & connecting. to balance by adding weights to the counter
web.
Secondary balancing:- it can be balanced in some multi cylinder engines by appropriate
selection of the phase of motion of individual cylinders.
28. Explain the various reasons for the partial balancing of reciprocating masses?
Due to the partial balancing there is an unbalanced primary force along the line of stroke
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perpendicular to the line of action to produce variation of rails which results in

hammering action on rails.

29. What is line engines & how they are balanced?

The cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase with all the pistons driving a
common crankshaft. The primary forces may be completely balanced by suitably
arranging the crank angles. The algebraic sum of secondary forces must be equal to zero.
30. What are V Engines? How they are balancing?
V- Engine is an internal combustion engine, the cylinders and pistons are aligned in two
separate planes so they are appear in a V when view along the axis of the crank shaft.
These engines can be balanced by adding counterweight to the crankshaft.
31. Explain the term torsion ally equivalent shaft?
A shaft having diameter for different length can be theoretically replaced by an
equivalent shaft of uniform diameter such that they have the same total angle of twist
when equal opposing torques re applied at their ends. Such a theoretically replaced shaft
is known as torsion ally equivalent shaft.
32. State Dunkerleys rule?
Dunkerleys method is used to determine the critical speed of shaft rotor system.
33. Define the terms Stiffness, Deflection, Critical speed?
Stiffness is the rigidity of an object
Deflection is the degree to which a structural element is displaced under load.
The speed at which resonance occurs is called critical speed.
34. State the total energy and Rayleighs method.
The concept of total energy of the system, which is the sum of Kinetic energy (T) and
Potential energy (V) remains constant. The Rayleighs method is equated the maximum
kinetic energy of the system to the maximum potential energy of the system.
35. Explain Equivalent mass & Stiffness?
In certain systems more than one spring or mass has to be used and to convert this system
in to equivalent mathematical models, it is necessary to find out equivalent stiffness and
equivalent mass.
36. Distinguish between the Free, Force & Torsional vibration?
Free or Natural vibrations: When no external force acts on the body, after giving it an
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Forced vibrations:-When the body vibrates under the influence of external force, then
the body is said to be under forced under forced vibration.
Torsional vibration:- It may be free or forced vibrations the particles of a shaft or disc
move in a circle about the axis of the shaft.
37. Distinguish between Linear & Non linear vibrations?
When the vibrations are represented by linear differential equations and laws of super
position are applicable for linear systems.
In case of Non linear vibrations when large amplitudes are encountered and laws of
superposition is not applicable.
38. Define Damping ratio & Logarithmic decrement?
The damping ratio is a parameter characterizes the frequency response of a second
ordinary differential equation.
The logarithmic decrement is the natural log of the ratio of the amplitudes of any two
successive peaks under damping system.
39. Explain the factors affecting the critical speed?
Material properties , Diameter , Length
40. Name the types of Damping?
Viscous damping, Coulomb damping, Solid or Structural damping & slip or interfacial
damping.
41. What is gyroscopic effect?
Gyroscopic effect to a body revolving about an axis say OX , if a couple represent by a
vector OY perpendicular to OX is applied then the body tries to process about an axis OZ
which is perpendicular to both OX & OY. Thus the plane of spin, plane of precession two
planes of gyroscopic couple are mutually perpendicular. The above combined effect is
known as gyroscopic effect.
42. Explain the Right hand thumb rule?
To determine the direction of spin, Precision and Torque or Vector couple Right hand
thumb rule is used. The fingers represent the rotation of the disc And the thumb shows the
direction of the spin, precision and torque vector.
43. Define Steering, Pitching and Rolling?
Steering is the turning of a complete ship in a curve towards left or right while it moves
forward.
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transverse axis.
Rolling is the movement of ship in a linear fashion.

44. What is the effect gyroscopic couple on rolling ship?

The gyroscopic couple acts only when the axis of precession is perpendicular to the axis
of spin for all positions. In case of rolling of ship the axis of precession is parallel to the
axis of spin hence there is no effect of the gyroscopic couple on the rolling of ship.
45. Explain the effect of gyroscopic couple in case of Two wheeler when it taking turn?
The gyroscopic couple will act over the vehicle outward. The tendency of this couple
is to overturn the vehicle in the outward direction.
46. How the governors are classified?
a. Centrifugal Governors:
i) Pendulum type Ex: - Watt governor
ii) Gravity controlled type Ex:- Porter & proell governors
iii)Spring controlled type :- Hartnell & Hartung governors
b. Inertia governors.
47. Define the terms Sensitiveness, Hunting & Effort with respect to governors?
The sensitiveness is defined as the ratio of the mean speed to the difference between the
maximum & minimum speed. The governor is said to be sensitive, when it really
responds to the small change in speed.
The phenomenon of the continuous fluctuation in the speed of the engine to the mean
speed is known as Hunting.
The mean force acting on the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed for lift of the
sleeve is known as the governor effort.
48. Explain the term the stability of the governor?
The governor is said to be stable if there is only one radius of rotation for all equilibrium
speeds of the balls with in the working range. If the equilibrium speed increases
the radius of governor ball must be increase.
49. What do you mean by isochronous condition in governors?
A governor with zero range of speed, when the equilibrium speed is constant for all the
radii of rotation of the balls within the working range, then the governor is said to be
isochronous.

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50. Name the material used in polarizer, analyzer & quarter wave plate material?
Polaroid
51. Define Principle plane?
Principle plain may be defined as the plane on which normal stress attains its maximum
& minimum value.
52. In what condition the Dark & Light fields will obtain in polariscope?
Polarizing axis is crossed to the axis of the polarizer the Dark field of Chromatic pattern
is formed. Polarizing axis is parallel to the axis of the polarizer then the light field of
chromatic pattern is formed.
53. Define the principle stress & principle strain?
The principle stress is the normal stresses on the orthogonal planes of zero shear stress.
The elongation or compression of one of the principle axis of strain relative to its original
length is called principal strain.

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