CAGAYAN DE ORO COLLEGE

PHINMA Education Network

Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

MACHINE DESIGN

1. The curve that is generally used as the profile of gear teeth :

a. hypoid c. involute
b. epicycloids d. cycloid

2. A hydrostatic bearing is one which :

a. there is no lube oil c. bearing is lightly loaded
b. lube oil is not pressurized d. the lube oil is supplied under pressure

3. A partial bearing is one which :

a. the bearing is supplied with less oil than full bearing
b. the bearing encloses less than 360 degrees of the journal
c. the bearing is lightly loaded
d. the bearing is supplied with oil intermittently

4. Which of the following would most likely require a steel containing 0.6% carbon that has been spheroidized,
cold-drawn, and slightly tempered.
a. a ball bearing c. a water pipe
b. a bridge beam d. a cutting tool

5. Modulus of rigidity of a steel member is :

a. a function of the length and width
b. defined as the unit shear stress divided by the unit shear deformation.
c. equal to modulus of elasticity divided by one plus Poisson’s Ratio
d. defined as the length divided by the moment of inertia

6. That property of matter which causes it to resist any change in its motion or state of rest :
a. momentum c. impulse
b. inertia d. friction

7. Arc of the pitch circle through which a tooth travels from the point of contact with the mating tooth to the
pitch point of a gear :
a. arc of recess c. arc of approach
b. arc of action d. arc of relief

8. Splines are used when ;

a. the power to be transmitted is high c. the torque is high
b. the speed is high d. axial relative motion between hub and shaft is
necessary
9. An instrument used to analyze the composition of metals :
a. spectrometer c. profilometer
b. radiometer d. ultimate analyzer

10. An impact test is used to test a metal for :

a. toughness c. ductility
b. strength d. hardness

11. Poisson’s Ratio is the ratio of the:

a. unit lateral deformation to the unit longitudinal deformation
b. unit stress to unit strain
c. elastic limit to proportional limit
d. shear strain to compressive strain
12. Creep is the term used in referring to the :
a. elongation before yield point
b. maximum stress of brittle materials
c. fatigue limit of ductile materials
d. continuous increase in the strain, or deformation, or any material subjected to stress
13. Creep strength of a material is the :
a. maximum stress before yield point
b. constant stress to which a materials are loaded, at a specified temperature and for a specified
time,
 that will cause a further elongation
c. maximum stress before fatigue limit
d. maximum stress before rupture of ductile materials
14. Which is not a heat treatment process ?
a. sintering c. hardening
b. annealing d. tempering

15. The circle from which an involute tooth of a gear is generated or develop :
a. root circle c. dedendum circle
b. base circle d. Mohr’s circle

16. The product of the mass and the linear velocity of a body :
a. angular impulse c. linear impulse
b. angular momentum d. linear momentum

17. Steels containing large amounts of mild nickel and chromium :

a. carbon steel c. alloy steel
b. stainless steel d. cast steel

18. The stress in an elastic material is :

a. inversely proportional to the yield strength of the material
b. inversely proportional to the force acting
c. proportional to the displacement of the material acted upon by the force
d. proportional to the strength of the material subject to the force

19. The amount by which the width of a tooth space exceeds the thickness of the engaging tooth on the pitch
circles of a gear :
a. clearance c. backlash
b. tip relief d. chordal addendum

20. Under very slow deformation and at high temperature, it is possible to have some plastic flow in a crystal at
a shear stress lower than the critical shear stress. What is this phenomenon called ?
a. slip c. creep
b. shear d. bending

21. To which of the following can the large discrepancy between the actual and theoretical strength of metal
mainly be attribute ?
a. heat c. low density
b. dislocation d. stress direction

22. As the amount of slip increases, additional deformation becomes more difficult and decreases until the
plastic flow finally stops. Slip may begin again only if a larger stress is applied. What is this phenomenon
known as ?
a. cooling c. strain hardening
b. crowding d. twinning

23. Which of the following does not produce vacancies, interstitial defects, or impurity defect on a material?
a. plastic deformation c. quenching
b. slow equilibrium cooling d. increase the temperature

24. In general, what are the effects of cold-working a metal ?

a. increased strength and ductility c. decreased strength, increased ductility
b. increased strength, decreased ductility d. decreased strength and ductility

25. Which of the following is not a structural class of steel ?

a. carbon c. stainless
b. low-alloy d. toll and die

26. What is the polar section modulus of a solid shaft with a diameter of 101.6 mm?
a) 209.5 cm3 b) 209.5 cm4 c) 205.9 cm3 d) 205.9 cm4

Solution:

πD ³
Polar Section, Zp =
16
 π (10.16)³
Zp = =205.926 cm ³
16
27. This minimum distance is measured between the non-driving side of a tooth and the adjacent side of the
mating tooth. It is the amount by which the width of a tooth space exceeds the thickness of the engaging tooth
measured on the pitch circle. What is this distance?
a) Circular pitch b) Whole depth c) Backlash d) Space width

28. With the water interruptions prevailing in your town, you have been asked to design an upright cylindrical
water tank 6 meters in diameter and 6 meters high, vented, and to be filled completely with water. Determine
the minimum thickness of the tank plate if the stress is limited to 40 Mpa.
a) 3.3 mm b) 4.4 mm c) 5.5 mm d) 8.8 mm

Solution:

PDᵢ 1000 ( 9.81 )( 6 )( 6 )

Ss=
2t
40 000 = (2t )
t = 4.4 mm

29. What is the algebraic difference between the maximum limit and the corresponding basic size?
a) Fundamental deviation b) Upper deviation c) Lower deviation d) Tolerance
30. A steel shaft 1.75 inches in diameter transmits 40 Hp at 1800 rpm. Assuming a modulus of rigidity of 12 x
106 psi, find the torsional deflection of the shaft in degrees per foot length.
a) 0.0073 b) 0.0037 c) 0.0063 d) 0.00013

Solution:

2 πTn 2 πT (1800)
P= =40= =T =116.714 ft .lb=1 400.56∈.lb
33 000 33 000

TL
θ=
JG
θ T 32( 1 400.56)
= =
{
L JG π (1.75 )4 ( 12 x 106 ) (} 180π )=0.0073° / ft
31. What is the algebraic difference between the minimum limit and the corresponding basic size?
a) Fundamental deviation b) Upper deviation c) Lower deviation d) Tolerance
32. A helical-coil spring has a mean coil diameter of 1 inch and a wire diameter of 1/8 inch. Determine the curve
correction factor of the spring.
a) 1.144 b) 1.44 c) 1.1144 d) 1.1414

Solution:

kb 4 C+2 2C +1 Dm 1
kc = kb = ks = C= = =8
ks 4 C−3 2C d ⅛

2 C ( 4 C +2 ) 16 ( 35 )
kc =
[ ( 4 C−3 ) ( 2C +1 ) ](
=
29 ( 17 ) )
=1.1034

33. This is either the upper or the lower deviation, depending on which is closer to the basic size. How do you call
this deviation?
a) Fundamental deviation b) Upper deviation c) Lower deviation d) Tolerance
34. A vise is equipped with a 1-inch single square thread, with 4 threads per inch. The frictional radius of the
collar is 0.5 inch. The coefficient of friction for both the collar and threads is 0.20. How much external torque
must be applied to produce a force of 200 lb against the jaws of the vise?
a) 39.73 in-lb b) 33.97 in-lb c) 37.93 in-lb d) 39.37 in-lb

Solution:

1 1 7
L = p (single thread) = = =0.25∈. Dm = Do-h = 1- ( 0.25 ) =0.78125∈¿
TPI 4 16
Torque to overcome thread friction, Tr = W ( Dm2 ) tan ( θ+ ∅)
Dc
Torque to overcome collar friction, Tc = W( ) fc
2
L 0.25
θ=tanˉˡ = tanˉˡ =5.816°
πDm π (0.78125)
∅=¿ tanˉˡf =tanˉˡ ( 0.20 ) =11.38 ° , tan (θ+ ∅ )=tan ( 5.816 ° +11.38 ° )=0.308

Tr = 200( 0.78125
2 ( 12 ) )
( 0.308 )=2 ft . lb

Tc = 200( 2(0.5)
2 ( 12 ) )
( 0.20 )=1.667 ft . lb
Total torque = Tr + Tc = 2+1.667 = 3.667 ft.lb = 44 in-lb.

35. What is the difference between the maximum and minimum size limits of a part?
a) Allowance b) Tolerance c) Deviation d) Basic size

36. A helical-coil spring has a mean coil diameter of 1 inch and a wire diameter of 1/8 inch. Determine the Wahl
factor of the spring.
a) 1.148 b) 1.184 c) 1.418 d) 1.814

Solution:

C= ( Dmd )=( ⅛1 )=8

4 C−1 0.615 4 ( 8 )−1 0.615
k=
4 C−4
+
C
= (
4 ( 8 )−4
+
8 )
=1.184

37. It is the capacity of a material to absorb energy when it is deformed elastically and then, upon unloading, to
increase this energy. What is this capacity of a material?
a) Resilience b) Toughness c) Rigidity d) Ductility

38. How do you call the strain energy per unit volume required to stress a material from an unloaded state to the
point of yielding?
a) Modulus of roughness b) Modulus of elasticity c) Modulus of rigidity d) Modulus of resilience

39. Compute the tooth thickness of a 14.50 spur gear with diametral pitch of 5.
a) 0.23140 inch b) 0.31416 inch c) 0.43140 inch d) 0.03140 inch

Solution:

1.5708 1.5708
Tooth Thickness. T =
Pd
=
5 ( )
=0.31416∈.

40. How do you call a structural member designed to support loads perpendicular to its longitudinal axis?
a) Cantilever beam b) Beam c) Overhanging beam d) Column

41. Compute the speed of the gear mounted on a 52.5 mm diameter shaft receiving power from a driving motor
with 250 Hp.
a) 2 182 rpm b) 2 071 rpm c) 2 265 rpm d) 2 341 rpm

From PSME Code Drive shaft:

D³N
P=
80

80 ( 250 )
=2265 rpm
N = 52.5 3
( )
25.4
42. It is a load applied transversely to longitudinal axis of member. How do you call this load?
a) Bending load b) Combined load c) Distributed load d) Cyclic load

43. What is a load distributed over an entire area?

a) Bending load b) Combined load c) Distributed load d) Cyclic load
44. Compute the working strength of 1 inch bolt which is screwed up tightly in packed joint when the allowable
working stress is 13000 psi.
a) 3 600 lb b) 3 950 lb c) 3 900 lb d) 3 800 lb

Solution:

W = S(0.55d²-0.25d) = 13 000 ⌈ 0.55 (1 )2 −0.25 (1 ) ⌉=3 900lb .

45. A hollow iron pipe to be designed as a column has an outside diameter of 240 mm and is subjected to a force
of 80 KN. Find the pipe thickness if the compressive stress is limited to 16 MPa.
a. 5.85 mm b. 6.85 mm c. 7.85 mm d. 8.85 mm

Solution:

F 80
F = SA A= = =5 000 mm ²
S 16 x 10 ˉ ³

π
( D ₒ2−D ᵢ2 ) Dᵢ= D ₒ2− 4 A = ( 240 )2− 4 ( 5000 ) = 226.3 mm
A=
4 √ π √ π

Dₒ−Dᵢ 240−226.3
T= = =6.85 mm
2 2

46. It is a computational method used for solving complex shapes, such as those found in machinery; replaces the
complex shape with a set of simple elements interconnected at a finite set of a specific purpose. What is this
computational method?
a) Finite element analysis b) Numerical method of analysis
c) Fault free analysis d) Synthesis
47. A uniform beam 12 meters long is fixed at one end. It has a uniform weight of 50 kg/m along its length. A
load of 20 kgs. is suspended on the beam 4 m from the free end. The moment at the fixed end is
a. 3760 kg-m b. 0.0 kg-m c. 60 kg-m d. 4800 kg-m

Solution:

Σ m= ( 506( 12) )+20 ( 8)=3 760 kg . m

48. When a hot part is cooled suddenly by quenching, there is momentarily a high temperature gradient that
induces a stress gradient. Some metal parts under certain conditions crack as a result. How do you call this
phenomenon?
a) Thermal-shock failure b) Thermal fatigue c) Honing d) Quenching

49. A 20° straight-tooth bevel pinion having 14 teeth and a diametral pitch of 6 teeth/inch drives a 42-tooth gear.
The two shafts are at right angles and in the same plane. Find the pitch angle of the pinion.
a) 18.4° b) 20° c) 14.5° d) 20.5°

Solution:

Tp
Pitch angle. θ = tanˉ̄ ˡ
Tg
= tanˉ̄ ˡ ( 1442 )=18.4 °
50. A 20° straight-tooth bevel pinion having 14 teeth and a diametral pitch of 6 teeth/inch drives a 32-tooth gear.
The two shafts are at right angles and in the same plane. The pinion is to transmit 1800 rpm and transmitting 50
hp. Determine the pitch diameters of the gears.
a) 2.33 inches and 5.33 inches b) 3.23 inches and 3.56 inches
c) 5.36 inches and 6.36 inches d) 2.33 inches and 2.33 inches

Solution:
 T ₁ 14 T₂ 32
D1 = = =2.33 D2 = D1
Pd 6 T₁ ( )
= 2.33
14 ( )
=5.33∈.

26. The specimen is subjected to a load. When a load is removed the strain disappears. From this information,
which of the following can be deduce about this material ?
a. it is elastic c. it has a high modulus of elasticity
b. it is plastic d. it is ductile

27. Which of the following statement is false ?

a. low-alloy steels are a minor group and are rarely used.
b. low-alloy steels are used in the heat treated condition
c. low-alloy steels contain small amounts of nickel and chrome
d. in the AISI and the SAE steel specification, the last two digits define the carbon content of the steel in
percent.

28. For a completely corrosion-resistant stainless steel, what minimum percentage of chromium in the alloy is
required ?
a. 1.1% c. 8.3%
b. 3.2% d. 11%

29. A cast iron annealed at a temperature above the lower critical temperature resulting in the formation of a
softer, less brittle structure :
a. white cast iron c.grey cast iron
b. malleable cast iron d. alloyed cast iron

30. A basic melting unit for cast iron :

a. Bessemer c. electric arc furnace
b. blast furnace d. cupola furnace

31. The removal piece of soft metal or graphite-filled sintered metal, usually in a form of bearing that lines a
support for a shaft :
a. babbit c. bearing
b. bushing d. journal

32. Is a surface hardening accomplished by heating certain steel alloys immersed in ammonia fumes :
a. nitriding c. carburizing
b. cyaniding d. casehardening

33. The continuous increase in the strain or deformation of any material subjected to stress is:
a. wear c fatigue
b. resistance d. creep

34. The process of pouring molten metal into a prepared mould cavity where it is allowed to solidify is called :
a. moulding c. forming
b. extruding d. casting
35. The process of cutting or enlarging a hole in a metal of a required shape usually other than round is :
a. boring c. honing
 b. lapping d. broaching

36. A type of test by pressing a hardened steel ball into the surface of specimen of known load, the surface area
of indentation becomes the index of hardness :
a. hardness test c. Rockwell test
b. Brinell test d. Vicker’s test

37. A tool which when pressed into a finished hole in a piece of work, provides centers on which the piece may
be turned or machined :
a. mandrel c. groover
b. slotter d. scraper

38. A type of fusion welding wherein the generation of heat is based on chemical combination of iron oxides
and powdered aluminum :
a. thermet welding c. metallic arc welding
b. gaswelding d. shielding

39.The following pertain to method of welding except :

a. forge c. electric
b. gas welding d. fusion

40. Is the ratio existing between the lateral and longitudinal strains produced in a body subjected to a simple
uniaxial stress within its elastic limit :
a. creep ratio c. off-set ratio
b. Poisson’s Ratio d. stress-strain ratio

41. Gears that are used to connect two shafts that are nonparallel and non-intersecting :
a. spur gear c. zerol gear
b. worm gear d. spiral gear

42. The angle through the gear turns from the time a particular pair of teeth come into contact until they got out
of contact :
a. angle of recess c. pressure angle
b. angle of action d. angle of approach

43. In a worm gearing, the axial distance that a helix advances in on one turn is called :
a. pitch c. lead
b. helix d. thread

44. A stainless steel is obtained principally by the use of an alloying element which is :
a. chromium c. carbon
b. tungsten d. manganese

45. A bearing series for rolling bearings to be used in a well proportion shaft recommended for special
installation :
a. light series c. heavy series
b. medium series d. extra-medium series

46. When mesh with a gear, it is used to change rotary motion to reciprocating motion :
a. cam c. flywheel
b. spindle d. gear rack

47. Is an auxiliary circle used in involute gearing to generate the tooth profile :
a. addendum circle c. base circle
b. dedendum circle d. pitch circle

48. Light alloys are extremely used for manufacturing light portable machines. The following are main
constituents of light alloys except :
a. copper c. aluminum
b. magnesium d. silicon

49. A negative allowance as in press fit is called :

a. tolerance c. shrinks
b. interference d. variation

50. An instrument for determining the relative hardness of materials by drop and rebound method :
a. profilometer c. izod tester
b. scleroscope d. planometer
76. It is a measure of the change in length of a material subjected to a change in temperature. How do you call this
property of the material?
a) Toughness b) Coefficient of thermal expansion
c) Thermal conductivity d) Electric Resistivity
77. A 1-inch diameter shaft has a single disc weighing 75 lb mounted midway between two bearings 20” apart.
Find the lowest critical speed in rpm. Neglect the weight of the shaft. Assume that the modulus of elasticity is 30
x 106 psi.
a) 2038 rpm b) 2308 rpm c) 2380 rpm d) 2803 rpm

Solution:

πD ⁴ π (1)⁴
Moment of Inertia, I = = =0.0491∈.⁴
64 64

576 EIg 576 (30 x 106 )(0.491)( 32.2)

Lowest critical speed. Wcv =
√ WL ³
=
√ 75(20)³
=213.39 rad /sec ¿ 2037.67 rpm

78. What is a condition where one surface is comparatively free of stress?

a) Octahedral plane b) Biaxial or Plane stress c) Strain plane d) Principal
normal stress

79. A flywheel weighing 457 kg has a radius of 375 mm. How much energy, in N-m, does the flywheel loss from
3 rps to 2.8 rps?
a) 36.8 b) 15.0 c) 14.74 d) 37.3

Solution:

1
∈= mk ²(ω ²₁−ω ² ₒ)
2

1
∈= ( 457 )( 0.375 )2 ( 32 −2.82 )=37.274 n . m
2

80. A triple threaded worm has a pitch diameter of 3 inches. The wheel has 25 teeth and a pitch diameter of 5
inches. Material for both the wheel and the wheel is phosphor bronze. Determine the helix angle of the gear.
a) 11.31° b) 13.11° c) 11.13° d) 10.13°

Solution:

γ =tan ¯ ˡ ([ TwTg )( Dw
Dg
)]=tan¯ ˡ [( 253 )( 53 )]=11.31 °
81. This material is the most popular alloy spring steel for conditions involving higher stresses than can be used
with the high-carbon steels and for use where fatigue resistance and long endurance are needed; this is also good
for shock and impact loads.
a) Chrome silicon b) Chrome vanadium c) hard-drawn wire d) Oil-tempered wire
82. What is the largest roller chain size that can be used for power transmission at a sprocket speed of 1000 rpm?
a) RC 35 b) RC 50 c) RC 80 d) RC 60

Solution:

Pmax = (900/1000)2/3 = 0.932 in. take P = ¾ in. pitch (RC60)

83. These are gears with teeth formed on conical surfaces and are used mostly for transmitting motion between
intersecting shafts. How do you call these gears?
a) Spur gears b) Helical gears c) Bevel gears d) Worm gearings
84. A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The screw has a major diameter of 36 mm and
a pitch of 6 mm. The coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 respectively. If the collar
mean diameter is 90 mm and the screw turns at 60 rpm, find the axial linear speed of the screw.
a) 5 mm/s b) 6 mm/s c) 7 mm/s d) 5.5 mm/s

Solution:

60 rev 60 mm
V = NP V = (
60 sec rev )
=6 mm/sec
c
85. A double thread ACME screw driven by a motor at 400 rpm raises the attached load of 900 kg at a speed of 10
m/min. The screw has a pitch diameter of 36 mm; the coefficient of friction on threads is 0.15. The friction torque
on the thrust bearing of the motor is taken as 20 % of the total input. Determine the lead angle.
a) 12.465° b) 14.265° c) 15.462° d) 16.452°

Solution:

L 25 V 10
θ=tan ¯ ˡ( )=tan ¯ ˡ =12.465° Where: L = = =0.025 m=25 mm
πD π 36 N 400

86. What Hp can a 1-inch diameter short shaft transmit at 380 rpm?
a) 3 Hp b) 18 Hp c) 10 Hp d) 7.1 Hp

Solution:
3
D 3 N ( 1 ) ( 380 ) D3 N
Hp = = =10 Hp Hp = ¿ PSME Code , D ,∈. ; N , rpm (short shaft)
38 38 38

87. A spur pinion rotates at 600 rpm and transmits 25 kW to a mating gear. The pitch diameter of the pinion is
100 mm, and the pressure angle is 200. Determine the tangential load, in N.
a) 7660 b) 6790 c) 3900 d) 3098

Solution:

2T 2 9550 ( 25 )
Ft = =
D 0.100 [
600 ]
=7958.33 N
Alternate Solution:

25 x 103
P W t= ( 1 )=7957.75 N
W t= xCs Cs=1 ( assume ) 600
v π ( 0.100 )( )
60

88. A bearing that primarily guides the motion of a machine member without specific regard to the direction of
load application.
a) Journal bearing b) Clearance bearing c) Guide bearing d) Thrust bearing
89. A multiple-disk clutch, composed of three plates with a small diameter of 150 mm and large diameter of 200
mm, is designed to transmit 100 kW at 3000 rpm at a coefficient of friction of 0.5. Determine the spring force
needed to engage the clutch.
a) 2820 N b) 2428 N c) 5460 N d) 3638 N

Solution:

Tn D+ d 9550 ( 100 ) 0.200+ 0.150

P= , rᵳ T= =318.33 N . m, rᵳ = =0.0875 m
9550 4 3000 4
 T ( 318.33 )
T = fFarfNfs Fa = = =3638 N
frᵳN fs 0.5 ( 0.0875 )( 3−1 )

90. A wire rope lifts a load of 10 kips at a maximum speed of 1000 feet per minute, attained in 5 seconds starting
from rest. The rope has a metallic cross sectional area of 0.4 in2. Determine the maximum tensile stress on the
rope in ksi.
a) 26.2 b) 25.0 c) 27.6 d) 32.4

Solution:

1000
a = ( V 1−V 0 )
=
( 60
−0)
=3.33 ft /sec ²
t 5

3.33
FL = 10 000 1+ ( 32.2 )
=11 034.16 lb

11034.16
St = =27.6 ksi
0.4

91. What is the bursting steam pressure of a hemispherical steel shell with a diameter of 100 inches and made of
0.0635-m thick steel plate, if the joint efficiency is 70 % and the tensile strength is 60 000 psi?
a) 4 020 psi b) 4 200 psi c) 2 400 psi d) 2 040 psi

Solution:

P= 4 Stη
=
4 ( 63.5
25.4 )
( 60000 ) ( 0.70 )
=4 200 psi
D 100

92. A cylinder having an internal diameter if 508 mm and external diameter if 914.4 mm is subjected to an
internal pressure of 69 MPa and an external pressure of 14 MPa. Determine the hoop stress at the inner surface of
the cylinder.
a) 90.11 MPa b) 91.10 MPa c) 911.0 MPa d) 19.10 Mpa

Solution:
3
914.4 508 mm 3 914.4
Sti = P ( rₒ ³−rᵢ ³
r ₀²−rᵢ² )
−2 PoR o2=69 MPa
[ ( 2 ) (
mm +

(
2 ) −2 ( 14 MPa )(

914 mm 2 508 mm 2
2 ) (
−
2 )
2

])²
=90.11MPa

93. What length of a square key is required for a 4-in diameter shaft transmitting 1000 hp at 1000 rpm? The
allowable shear and compressive stresses in the key are 15 ksi and 30 ksi, respectively.
a) 2.1 inches b) 2.8 inches c) 3.2 inches d) 4.2 inches

Solution:

63000 ( Hp ) 63000 (100 ) D

T= = =63 000∈. lb, b=
n 1000 4
2T 2(63000)
L(base on Shear) = = =2.1∈.
SsbD 15000(1)(4 )
4T 4 (63000)
L(base on Compression) = = =2.1∈.
SctD 30000 (1)( 4)
94. Which of the following are the compositions of stainless steel 302?
a) 18 % chromium and 8 % nickel b) 18 % nickel and 8 % chromium
c) 18 % chromium and 8 % phosphor bronze d) 18 % bronze and 8 % vanadium
95. The root diameter of a double square thread is 0.55 inch. The screw has a pitch of 0.2 inch. Find the number
of thread per inch.
a) 0.2 threads/inch b) 10 threads/inch c) 5 threads/inch d) 2.5 threads/inch
Solution:

1 1 thread
= =5
Thread per inch, TPI = pitch ¿. inch
0.2
thread

96. A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The screw has a major diameter of 36 mm and
a pitch of 6 mm. The coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 respectively. If the collar
mean diameter is 90 mm and the screw turns at 60 rpm, find the combined efficiency of the screw and collar.
a) 15.32 % b) 12.53 % c) 13.52 % d) 15.97 %
Solution:

1 1 6
h= P= ( 6 )=3 mm , Dm=36−3=33 mm , θ=tan ¯ ⁱ =3.3523 °
2 2 33 π
tanθ (1−ftanθ)(100 %)
Efficiency, E = tanθ+ fc+( fcDc )(1−ftanθ)
Dm ¿
¿
E = tan ⁡(3.3523 °)¿ ¿
97. Determine the power capacity of a cone clutch under uniform pressure and assuming the following conditions: major diameter = 250 mm; minor
diameter = 200 mm; length of conical elements in contact = 125 mm; rotational speed = 870 rpm; coefficient of friction = 0.30; and allowable pressure = 70
kPa.
a) 25.74 Hp b) 24.75 Hp c) 27.45 Hp d) 24.57 Hp

Solution:

3 3
2 R o3−R i 3 2 ( 125 ) −( 100 )
rf =
( =
) [
3 R o2−R i 2 3 (125 )2−( 100 )2
=112.96 mm
]
Af = 2 π r f b=2 π ( .01296 )( 0.125 )=0.0887 m 2
Fn = PAf = (70)(0.0887) = 6.209 KN

2 πTrN 2 πN ( fFnrf ) 2 π ( 870 ) ( 0.30 )

Power Capacity= = = =19.2 kW
60 60 60

98. Three extension springs are hooked in series that support a single weight of 100 kg. The first spring is rated at
4 kN/m and the other two springs are rated 6 kN/m each. Determine the equivalent stiffness of the three springs.
a) 1.71 kN/m b) 5 kN/m c) 2.71 kN/m d) 3.71 kN/m
Solution:

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3+ 4 7 12 KN
‘ = 1+ 2+ 3= + + = + = = , Kc= =1.71
Kc K K K 4 6 6 4 3 12 12 7 m

99. These springs are made from one or more flat strips of brass, bronze, steel or other materials loaded as
cantilevers or simple beam.
a) Torsion springs b) Leaf springs
c) Garter springs d) Drawbar springs
100. A flat belt is 6 inches wide and 1/3 inch thick and transmits 20 Hp. The center distance is 8 ft. The driving
pulley is 6 inches in diameter and rotates at 2 000 rpm such that the loose side of the belt is on top. The driven
pulley is 18 inches in diameter. The belt material is 0.035 lb/in3 and the coefficient of friction is 0.30. Determine
the belt net tension.
a) 201 lb b) 210 lb c) 102 lb d) 120 lb

Solution:

( 2TD )= D2 ( ( 63000n ) ( Hp ) )= 62 ( ( 63000

F = F1-F2 =
) ( 20 )
2000 )
=210lb

6
V = πDn=π ( ) ( 2000 ) =3141.59 fpm
m
12
33000 ( Hp ) 33000 ( 20 )
F¿ F1-F2 = = =210lb
Vm 3141.59