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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3172612 Date:15/12/2021
Subject Name:Belt, Hoses and Footwear Technology
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Q.1 (a) Define the term Shoe Last. Which materials are used for manufacturing of Shoe (03)
Lasts? Which one is widely used? Why?
(b) Write about the Belt Modulus & Specific Modulus for Conveyer Belt. (04)
(c) Describe in detail about the manufacturing of molded Hoses by lead press curing (07)
method.
Q.2 (a) Draw the labeled diagram of Rubber Shoe. (03)
(b) Discuss the Composition, Uses & Properties of Gore-Tex fabric laminate used as an (04)
upper material for Shoes.
(c) Short note on Water Jet cutting system used in Footwear industry. (07)
OR
Q.2 (c) Discuss the general Compounding for Footwear. (07)
Q.3 (a) Define the term Bend radius. State the importance of it. Write the formula for (03)
determine bend length.
(b) Write about the manufacturing of steam hose. (04)
(c) Which points should be kept in mind for obtaining good service from Oil suction & (07)
discharge hose?
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss the importance of Carbon fibres used as a reinforcing material for (03)
manufacturing of hose.
(b) Write about the Ratio of testing pressure and bursting pressure to design working (04)
pressure for Light service , use with Steam & irregular heavy service.
(c) Define the term Braiding Pitch. Explain in detail about the determination of Braiding (07)
Pitch.
Q.4 (a) Explain the term ‘Transition Distance’. Establish the relationship between Transition (03)
distance & Modulus.
(b) Discuss about the belt construction for Light belting of Conveyor Belt. (04)
(c ) How you can increase the Heat resistance & Oil resistance of Conveyor belt? Discuss (07)
in detail.
OR
Q.4 (a) State the importance of Breakers for Conveyor Belt construction. (03)
(b) Explain the Multi-Ply construction of Conveyor Belt. (04)
(c) Short note on “Conveyor Belt Joining.” (07)
Q.5 (a) Write short note on “Selection of Yarn” for V-Belt. (03)
 (b) Write the importance of Yarn Twisting construction for manufacturing of V belt. (04)
Which are the different methods for Yarn twisting? Which one is widely used? Why?
(c) Write about building & skiving process for manufacturing of wrapped V-belt. (07)
OR
Q.5 (a) Write in detail about the overlap method & butt joint method used for joining the V- (03)
belt.
(b) Discuss in detail about Main Points in Cord Processing for V-Belts. (04)
(c) Short note on “Repair of Flat belting.” (07)
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