‘I’ Scheme

CURRICULUM RE-DESIGN PROJECT

2017
QUESTION PAPER PROFILE,
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER,
SAMPLE PROGRESSIVE TEST PAPERS
FOR
COURSE TITLE: ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
(Course code: 22473)

Programme Name: Diploma in Mechatronics

(Programme code: MK)

FOURTH SEMESTER

2017

MAHARASHTRA STATE
BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, Mumbai
(Autonomous) (ISO 9001:2008) (ISO/IEC 27001:2005)

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE
BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, Mumbai
(Autonomous) (ISO 9001:2008) (ISO/IEC 27001:2005)

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

Guided by MSBTE Mentor

S. No. Name and Designation Department

Department of Mechanical Engg.,
1 Prof. S. S. Harip
Govt. Polytechnic, Pune

List of Contributors
MSBTE Course Experts

S. No. Name and Designation Institute

1 Prof. A. A. Dhakane, Lecturer Sanjivani K. B. P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon (0034)

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL
EDUCATION, MUMBAI.

This is to certify that

1. I the undersigned, have prepared sample question paper and two progressive
test papers of the course Elements of Mechanical Engineering (Course
code: 22473) of IVth semester of Diploma in Mechatronics as per Outcome
based ‘I’ scheme curriculum of MSBTE, Mumbai.

2. Specification table has been attached and question paper profile of the
course has been prepared and due care is taken to prepare sample question
paper so that there is no mismatch / mistake in it.

MSBTE Course Experts Name: - Prof. A. A. Dhakane

Instt. Code: - Sanjivani K. B. P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon (0034)
Contact No.: - 8623881806

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 Specification Table
Programme Name: Mechatronics
Programme Code: MK
Course Title: Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Course code: 22473
Semester: Fourth
Distribution of Theory Marks
Unit Unit Title R U A Total
Level Level Level Marks

I Fundamentals of Design 04 04 06 14

II Design of Joints & Power Screw 04 04 08 16

III Design of levers 02 02 04 08

IV Shaft, Key & coupling 02 04 06 12

V Springs 02 04 06 12

VI Antifriction Bearings 02 02 04 08

Total 16 20 34 70

R =Remember U= Understand A= Apply and above

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 QUESTION PAPER PROFILE

Programme Name: Mechatronics

Programme Code: MK
Course Title: Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Course code: 22473
Semester: Fourth
Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7
Q. No. Options Marks
T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M

1 2 R 2 4 R 2 1 R 2 6 R 2 3 R 2 4 U 2 1 U 2 5 (7) 10 (14)

2 1 R 4 2 R 4 5 R 4 6 U 4 3 (4) 12 (16)

3 3 U 4 4 U 4 2 A 4 1 U 4 5 U 4 3 (5) 12 (20)

4 1 A 4 2 A 4 5 A 4 4 A 4 2 A 4 3 (5) 12 (20)

5 4 A 6 3 A 6 5 A 6 2 (3) 12 (18)

6 2 U 6 6 A 6 1 A 6 2 (3) 12 (18)

TOTAL 70 (106)

T=Topic/Unit Number L=Level of Question M=Marks

R =Remember U= Understand A= Apply and above

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 Sample Question Paper
Paper code: 22473
Exam
Seat No.

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

Scheme – I
Programme Name: Mechatronics
Programme code: MK Semester: IV
Course Title: Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Course code: 22473
Marks : 70 Time: 3 Hours
Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data if necessary.
(5) Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.
Q.1) Attempt any FIVE of the following. 10 Marks
a) State any four applications of a cotter joint.
b) State different materials used for shaft.
c) Define stress and state its formula and unit.
d) Classify bearing.
e) State any four applications of lever.
f) State torsion equation for solid shaft.
g) State hooks law.

Q.2) Attempt any THREE of the following. 12 Marks

a) Define factor of safety and state it’s significance.
b) State different types of welded joints and sketch it.
c) State any four type of springs with one application of each.
d) Define following terms as applied to rolling contact bearings:
a) Basic static load rating
b) Basic dynamic load rating
c) Limiting speed

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Q.3) Attempt any THREE of the following. 12 Marks
a) Write flexural formula and state meaning of each term used in it.
b) A solid circular shaft of 50 mm diameter is transmitting power 50 kW at 200 rpm. Find
the torsional strength of the shaft.
c) Explain various types of stresses develop in the power screw and write their strength
equation.
d) Explain any four aesthetic considerations in design by giving suitable example.
e) State any four desirable properties for a good spring material.

Q.4) Attempt any Three of the following. 12 Marks

a) A cylindrical pipe of external dimeter 100 mm and thickness 20 mm is subjected to an
axial pull of 80 kN, calculate stress induced in the shaft.
b) Design a knuckle joint to transmit 150 KN. The design stresses may be taken as 75 MPa
in tension, 60 MPa in shear and 150 MPa in compression.
c) Define following terms with reference to compression spring:
a) Solid length
b) Free length
c) Spring index
d) Spring rate (Spring stiffness)
d) A solid circular shaft of 100 mm diameter is transmitting power 100 kW at 150 rpm.
Find the intensity of the induced shear stress in the shaft.
e) Explain different forms of threads with their relative advantages and applications.

Q.5) Attempt any TWO of the following. 12 Marks

a) A solid circular shaft is replaced by a hollow circular shaft of same material to transmit
the same power. If the inside diameter of hollow shaft is 2/3 of outside diameter, find the
saving in material if any, by this replacement.
b) Design a foot brake lever from the following data:
 Length of lever from C.G. of the spindle to the point of application of the load = 1
meter.
 Max. load on the foot plate = 800 N
 Overhang from the nearest bearing = 100 mm
 Permissible tensile and shear stress = 70 MPa.
c) Explain selection procedure of helical compression spring from manufacturer’s
catalogue.

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Q.6) Attempt any TWO of the following. 12 Marks
a) Explain various failures to be considered in designing a cotter joint along with the
necessary sketches and strength equations.
b) Explain selection procedure of ball bearings from manufacturer’s catalogue.
c) Explain general considerations in machine design

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Sample Test Paper I

Paper code:22473
Roll No.

MSBTE Outcome based Curriculum

Scheme – I
Institute Name: Sanjivani K. B. P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon
Programme Name: Mechatronics Programme Code: MK
Semester: Fourth
Course: Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Marks: 20 Time: 1 hour
Instructions: All questions are compulsory
1. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary
2. Figures to the right indicate full marks
3. Assume suitable data if necessary
4. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order
Q.1) Attempt any FOUR 8 Marks
a. State names of any four theories of elastic failure.
b. Define strain and state different types of strain.
c. State any four applications of knuckle joint.
d. State equation of Torque required to raise the load and torque required to lower the load
in power screw.
e. Define neutral axis.
f. State different types of levers used in various engineering applications.
Q.2) Attempt any THREE 12 Marks
a. A beam 100 mm wide and 250 mm deep is subjected to a shear force of 40 kN at. Find
shear stress induced in the beam.
b. Explain in brief any four ergonomic considerations in designing of machine elements.
c. Write design procedure for turn buckle.
d. Differentiate between welded joint and riveted joint.
e. State assumption in the theory of simple bending.
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Sample Test Paper II
Roll No. Paper code: 22473

MSBTE Outcome based Curriculum

Scheme – I
Institute Name: Sanjivani K. B. P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon
Programme Name: Mechatronics Programme Code: MK
Semester: Fourth
Course: Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Marks: 20 Time: 1 hour
Instructions: All questions are compulsory
1. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary
2. Figures to the right indicate full marks
3. Assume suitable data if necessary
4. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order
Q.1) Attempt any FOUR 8 Marks
a. Define torque or twisting moment state its SI unit.
b. State strength equation of Sunk key.
c. Define following terms of spring: - 1) Spring Rate 2) Spring Index
d. State any four applications of spring.
e. State types of rolling contact bearing.
f. List important physical characteristics of good bearing material. (Any four)
Q.2) Attempt any TWO 12 Marks
a) Explain working of flexible coupling with neat sketch.
b) Design a helical compression spring with ground ends. The spring index is 12. Maximum
load on the spring is 100N and deflection under maximum load is 15 mm. Allowable
shear stress of the material is 100 MPa and modulus of rigidity is 4 MPa. Find wire and
spring diameters, number of coils and stiffness of spring.
c) Explain selection procedure of linear bearings from manufacturer’s catalogue.
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