Machine Design

101. The endurance limit of a material with finished surface in comparison to rough surface is

  1. more
  2. less
  3. same
  4. more or less depending on quantum of load
  5. unpredictable.

Correct answer: (A)
more

102. The fatigue life of a part can be improved by

  1. electroplating
  2. polishing
  3. coating
  4. shot peening
  5. heat treating.

Correct answer: (D)
shot peening

103. The fatigue limit of a material

  1. is greatly decreased by poor surface conditions
  2. remains same irrespective of surface conditions
  3. depends mainly on core composition
  4. is dependent upon yield strength of material
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (A)
is greatly decreased by poor surface conditions

104. The following type of nut is used with alien bolt

  1. alien nut
  2. hexagonal nut
  3. slotted nut
  4. castle nut
  5. any one of the above.

Correct answer: (E)
any one of the above.

105. The function of a washer is to

  1. provide cushioning effect
  2. provide bearing area
  3. absorb shocks and vibrations
  4. provide smooth surface in place of rough surface
  5. act as a locking device.

Correct answer: (B)
provide bearing area

106. The function of cutting oil when threading a pipe is to

  1. provide cooling action
  2. lubricate the dies
  3. help remove chips
  4. all of the above
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (D)
all of the above

107. The included angle in unified of American National threads is

  1. 60°
  2. 55°
  3. 47°
  4. 29°
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (A)
60°

108. The maximum stress due to stress concentration in a bar having circular transverse hole, as compared to its static stress without hole will be

  1. same in both cases
  2. 2 times more
  3. 3 times more
  4. 4 times more
  5. unpredictable.

Correct answer: (C)
3 times more

109. The notch angle of the Izod impact test specimen is

  1. 10°
  2. 20°
  3. 30°
  4. 45°
  5. 60°.

Correct answer: (D)
45°

110. The permissible stress for carbon steel under static loading is generally taken as

  1. 2000-3000 kg/pm2
  2. 3000-4000 kg/cm2
  3. 4000-4500 kg/cm2
  4. 7500-10,000 kg/cm2
  5. 10,000-15,000 kg/cm2.

Correct answer: (C)
4000-4500 kg/cm2

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