Machine Design Assignment-1
Machine Design Assignment-1
Q1 A C-frame subjected to a force of 15 kN is shown in Fig. 1. It is made of grey cast iron FG 300 and the
factor of safety is 2.5. Determine the dimensions of the cross-section of the frame. (KME602.3)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Q2 The principal stresses induced at a point in a machine component made of steel 50C4 (Syt = 460 N/mm2)
are as follows: σ1 = 200N/mm2, σ2 = 150 N/mm2, σ3 = 0 Calculate the factor of safety by (i) the
maximum shear stress theory, and (ii) the distortion energy theory. (KME602.3)
Q3 A link of S-shape made of a round steel bar is shown in Fig. 2. It is made of plain carbon steel 45C8 (Syt
= 380 N/mm2) and the factor of safety is 4.5. Calculate the dimensions of the link. (KME602.4)
Q4 The frame of a 100 kN capacity press is shown in Fig. 3. It is made of grey cast iron FG 300 and the
factor of safety is 2.5. Determine the dimensions of the cross-section at XX. (KME602.3)
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Q5: A bracket, made of steel FeE 200 (Syt = 200 N/mm2) and subjected to a force of 5 kN acting at an angle
of 30° to the vertical, is shown in Fig. 4. The factor of safety is 4. Determine the dimensions of the cross-section
of the bracket. (KME602.4)
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