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ME 6601 – DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)


1. List out the main types of failure in worm gears.
2. Select the common materials used for worm and wheel?
3. Mention the common materials used for belt drive.
4. State the law of belting.
5. Sketch the cross section of a V-belt and label its important parts.
6. Define ply of belt?
7. What do you understand by 6 x 19 constructions in wire ropes?
8. Discuss the use of a clutch in power transmission system?
9. What is a self-locking brake?
10. Demonstrate the function of a brake differ from that of a clutch.
11. Why slip is less in the case of v-belts when compared with flat belts?
12. Distinguish between open drive and cross drive of a belt drive. Which is better?
13. What are the five parts of roller chain?
14. How is a wire rope specified?
15. Name different types of clutch.
16. Name the different friction materials used in friction clutches.
17. List the characteristics of material used for brake lining.
Why in automobiles braking action when travelling in reverse is not as effective as
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when moving forward?
Usually worm is made of hard material and worm gear is made of softer material-
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Justify.
20. Where do we use worm gear?

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