Which of the following terms does not refer to the arc of contact between the belt and the

pulley?

a. angle of lap

b. arc of embrace

c. angle of grip

d. angle of articulation

In an open belt drive, the ratio of the driving tension is 2.61. If the tight side tension is
approximately 3.3 kN, calculate the initial tension on the belt when the drive is stationary.
Neglect centrifugal tension and assume that the belt is not perfectly elastic.
a. 2.16 kN
b. 2.29 kN
c. 2.28 kN
d. 2.82 kN

An open-belt drive transmitted 20 hp at 1300 fpm belt speed. The driver pulley has an angle
of embrace of 172.8 degrees. The drive operates on 1.5:1 velocity ratio. The coefficient of
friction between belt and drive pulley is 0.35; while it is only 0.3 between the belt and the
other pulley. Find the ratio of the driving tensions for the drive.
a. 2.26
b. 2.66
c. 2.62
d. 2.87

Type C V-belt has an inside length of 1295 mm. Estimate the outside length.
a. 1407 mm
b. 1338 mm
c. 1339 mm
d. 1383 mm
A 1350-mm diameter steel flywheel is to be connected to a 400-mm diameter rubber faced
motor pulley by means of a leather belt which has a thickness of 8 mm. The center distance
is 3m. The coefficient of friction for leather on steel is 0.2 and for leather on rubber is 0.40.
The leather has an allowable stress of 2.75 MPa and the joint efficiency is 83%. Leather
density is 968 kg/m3. If 45 kW is transmitted with a belt speed of 24.4 m/s, determine the
maximum permissible working stress.

a. 2.20 MPa

b. 2.28 MPa

c. 2.45 MPa

d. 2.75 MPa

The cross-section of a V-belt is 40 mm wide at the top, 20 mm wide at the bottom and 25
mm deep. Calculate its cross-sectional area.

a. 500 cm2

b. 7.5 cm2

c. 5.0 cm2

d. 750 cm2

A V-belt drive consists of two belts. If the belt drive is to transmit 85 hp, which type of V-
belt would you recommend that would give the most economical drive?

a. type D

b. type E

c. type C

d. type B

The coefficient of friction between the belt and the flat pulley is 0.32. The ratio of the
tensions for the drive is originally 2.76. Upon installation of idler pulley on the slack side, the
ratio is increased by 25%. Estimate the percent increase in the angle of lap.

a. 18
 b. 19

c. 25

d. 22

A V-belt has inside and outside lengths of 660 mm and 728.85 mm, respectively. Estimate
the thickness of the belt.

a. 11 mm

b. 17 mm

c. 34 mm

d. 22 mm

For a V-belt drive, estimate the incremental increase in belt length for pulleys of 300mm and
450 mm at center distance of 800mm relative to a similar drive having pulleys of the same
diameters of 300 mm with the same center distance.

a. 3.13 mm

b. 1.56 mm

c. 200 mm

d. 100 mm

It is a slight absolute motion of the belt as it passes over the pulleys.

a. contraction of belt

b. Slip of belt

c. none of the listed

d. Creep of belt

A simple open belt drive consists of 750-mm diameter pulley driving a 450-mm diameter pulley
mounted on the driven shaft. If slip of belt is estimated at 2% each between the pulleys and the
belt, find the velocity ratio of the drive.
 a. 1.60
b. 0.61
c. 0.62
d. 1.63

A belt drive is desired to have a center distance between pulleys of approximately 7.5 m.
What is the appropriate type of belt to be used for this application?

a. v-belt or circular belt

b. flat belt only

c. flat belt or v belt

d. flat belt or circular belt

For a flat belt drive, the face of the leather belt in contact with the surface of the pulley is
the hair side. Which of the following does not justify this statement?

a. the flesh side of the leather belt is stronger

b. both faces of the leather belt are smooth.

c. the hair side has higher coefficient of friction

d. slip is more likely to occur when the flesh side is in contact with the pulley

When the pulley with a given initial tension starts rotating, the tension in the belt ___.
a. decreases on the tight side
b. increases on the slack side
c. decreases on the slack side
d.remains the same

Fiber ropes make contact at _.

a. the bottom of the groove of the pulley

b. the sides and bottom of the groove of the pulley
c. the sides of the groove of the pulley
d. anywhere in the groove of the pulley

The centrifugal tension in the belt

a. increases the power transmitted

b. decreases the power transmitted

c. has no effect on the power transmitted

d. is equal to maximum tension on the belt

The maximum tension in the belt is 200 lbs while the allowable belt load is 112 lbs. Calculate
the number of belts required to transmit power.

a. 4

b. 3

c. 5

d. 2

What is the recommended maximum center distance for twisted belt drive in terms of the
width of the belt, b in order to minimize wear and tear of the belt?

a. 20b

b. 25b

c. 15b

d. 22b

The minimum number of driven pulleys for the simplest compound belt drive is __.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 4
Which of the following belt joints has the lowest joint efficiency?

a. cemented joint

b. metal hinged joint

c. wire laced joint

d. raw hide laced joint

The size of fiber rope is not usually designated by its __.

a. girth
b. cross-sectional area
c. circumference
d. diameter

The groove angle of the pulley for V-belt drive is usually

a. 38° – 45°

b. 32° – 38°

c. 25° – 32°

d. 20° – 25°

The diameter of the sheave for a rope drive should be made sufficiently large in order to _.

a. reduce power that can be transmitted by the rope

b. maintain proper tension on the rope
c. reduce slip of the rope
d. reduce wear on the rope due to internal friction and minimize flexure stress

Estimate the coefficient of friction between an oak-tanned leather belt and a cast iron pulley at
belt velocity of 16 m/s.
a. 0.26
b. 0.29
c. 0.28
d. 0.27
Which of the following is a positive drive?

a. Fiber Rope drive

b. Wire Rope Drive

c. Crossed flat belt drive

d. V-belt drive

The following are the advantages in using a cross belt drive except _.
a. greater arc of contact
b. opposite pulley rotation
c. longer belt length
d. greater power capacity

the ultimate tensile breaking load (in kN) of cotton ropes in terms of its girth c in mm is
approximately _.
a. 500c2
b. 111.4c2
c. 350c2
d. 35.5c2

The effective turning force at the circumference of a driven pulley is the _.

a. initial net belt tension
b. slack side tension
c. net tight side tension
d. net belt pull

When two pulleys are connected either by open or crossed belt, the velocity ratio is __.
a. inversely proportional to the square of their diameters
b. directly proportional to the square of their diameters
c. directly proportional to their diameters
d. inversely proportional to their diameters
When a belt drive is transmitting maximum power, __.
a. driving tension in tight side is threetimes the centrifugal tension
b. driving tension in slack side is twicethe centrifugal tension
c. driving tension in tight side is twicethe centrifugal tension
d. driving tension in slack side is equalto the centrifugal tension

It is recommended that for a multiple strand V-belt drive, when one of the belt breaks, the
whole set of belts should be replaced. Which of the following is the best justification for
this?

a. If only one belt is replaced, the new unworn and unstretched belt will be more tightly
stretched.

b. All of these.

c. If only one belt is replaced, this will create unbalanced forces between the new and old
blets.

d. If only one belt is replaced, the belts will move with different velocities.

Which is not a function of installing idler pulley/s on an open belt drive?

a. reduce slip and creep of the belt

b. increase angle of lap between the belt and the pulley

c. make it impossible to drive more than one pulley

d. increase belt tension

Which of the following is the basic function of crowning in flat pulleys?

a. Increase the arc of contact

b. Increase tension in the belt

c. None of the listed

d. Minimize slipping of the belt

This type of belt drive makes it possible to change the speed of the driven shaft where the
driven pulley is mounted while maintaining the speed of the driving shaft constant.

a. twisted belt drive

b. stepped pulley drive

c. jockey pulley drive

d. compound belt drive

Simplest compound belt consists of how many shafts:

a. 3
b. 2
c. 5
d. 4

The intermediate shaft in a simple compound belt drive is known as:

a. Driven shaft
b. Line shaft
c. Countershaft
d. Transmission shaft

It is recommended that for a multiple strand V-belt drive, when one of the belt breaks, the
whole set of belts should be replaced. Which of the following is the best justification for
this?

a. If only one belt is replaced, the new unworn and unstretched belt will be more tightly
stretched
b. If only one belt is replaced, this will create unbalance forces between the new and
old belts
c. If only one belt is replaced, belts will move with different velocities
d. All of these

For a steel pulley of 500mm diameter, the recommended number of spoked is:

a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
 d. 8

The recommended maximum belt speed in ft/s for crossed belt drive is

a. 15
b. 20
c. 22
d. 49

The useful life of power transmitting chains is usually terminated by _.

a.
troubles arising from wear at the joints

b.
pin-bushing galling

c.
roller or bushing failure

d.
side-bar failure

It is the term used to describe the occurrence of twist or curl in rope and chain caused by its
doubling or bending upon itself.

a. kinking

b. twisting

c. tangling

d. entangling

It is the main contributor in the existence of shock load in chain drives.

a. velocity variation
b. wear at joints

c. rigidness of the links

d. wear of plates

Multiple strand chains are used _.

a.
for lower power, intermittent running

b.
to run multiple shafts

c.
to transmit a great deal of power

d.
for silent running

The sheave diameter for wire ropes should be fairly large in order to ___.

a.
reduce the bending stress in the ropes

b.
give better and less economical service

c.
allow more space for the drive

d.
All in the list

The three basic components of a chain drive are _.

a.
chain, driver sprocket, and driven sprocket

b.
chain, master link, and roller

c.
chain, roller, and pin

d.
pins, rollers, and bushings

A chain can be described as a series of links joined by _.

a.
ball joints

b.
pin joints

c.
riveted joints

d.
bolted joints

In order to have smooth operation, the minimum number of teeth on the smaller sprocket,
for high speeds, should be _.

a.
15

b.
21

c.
17
d.
24

What is the pitch of RC 41 chain?

a. 9.525 mm

b. 12.7 mm

c. 19.05 mm

d. 15.875 mm

Which of the following is the most general term?

a. V-pulley

b. sheave

c. grooved pulley

d. drum

These chains are used for elevating and conveying the materials continuously at a speed up
to 2 m/s.

a. conveyor chain

b. hoisting chain

c. all in the list

d. roller chain

The speed reduction of a single stage chain drive should not be more than _.

a.
5:1

b.
7:1

c.
10:1

d.
15:1

In this popular wire rope, the wires in the two adjacent strands are twisted in the opposite
direction.

a. composite or reverse laid rope

b. lang lay rope

c. parallel lay rope

d. regular lay rope

Larger arc of contact between the chain and the sprocket ensures _.

a.
better conditions of engagement between the chain and sprocket teeth

b.
efficient transmission of power

c.
a more uniform distribution of load on the sprocket teeth

d.
All in the list

Idler sprockets can be used on either side of the chain to _.

a.
Provide more wrap on another sprocket

b.
Change the direction of rotation of a driven shaft

c.
take up slack

d.
All in the list

Chain sag is measured by rotating the sprockets so there is little or no chain sag in the __
side and measuring the sag in the ___ side.

a.
taut; slack

b.
driver sprocket; driven sprocket

c.
vertical; horizontal

d.
motor; sprocket

In a chain drive system, the __ on the driven shaft will increase as the sprocket ratio
increases.

a.
torque

b.
speed

c.
pitch of chain

d.
chord pitch

IWRC, compared to hemp core, is high-temperature resistant, has about _ greater strength
and has smaller elongation under load.

a.
10%

b.
6%

c.
5%

d.
7.5%

The sheave diameter for wire ropes should be fairly large in order to ___.

a.
reduce the bending stress in the ropes

b.
give better and less economical service

c.
allow more space for the drive

d.
All in the list

The power rating of the roller chain is obtained on the basis of what failure criteria?
a. impact

b. wear

c. fatigue

d. all in the list

In a chain drive system, the speed of the driven shaft will decrease as the _ increases.

a.
chain pitch

b.
driver torque

c.
driven torque

d.
sprocket ratio

Which is not a part of the roller chain?

a. spring clip

b. center link plate

c. cotter pin

d. inner plate

In roller chain, the bush and the pin form __.

a.
ball joint

b.
riveted joint

c.
none in the list

d.
swivel joint

It is a stick slip phenomenon between the pin and the bushing.

a. fatigue

b. galling

c. none in the list

d. wear

Which is the most commonly recommended material for medium service for wire rope
sheaves?

a. cast iron

b. alloy steel

c. cast steel

d. mild steel

Too loose a chain causes vibrations known as _.

a.
shaking

b.
whirling

c.
whipping
d.
none in the list

It is the main contributor in the existence of shock load in chain drives.

a. rigidness of the links

b. wear of plates

c. velocity variation

d. wear at joints

Larger arc of contact between the chain and the sprocket ensures _.

a.
better conditions of engagement between the chain and sprocket teeth

b.
efficient transmission of power

c.
All in the list

d.
a more uniform distribution of load on the sprocket teeth

Compared to a v-belt drive, a chain drive ___ .

a.
is more efficient

b.
requires more tension
c.
needs less lubrication

d.
is less efficient

Multiple strand chains are used _.

a.
for lower power, intermittent running

b.
for silent running

c.
to transmit a great deal of power

d.
to run multiple shafts

An advantage of the __ is that the adjustment of center distance of chain drive may be in
units of one link instead of a pair of links.

a.
spring leaf connecting link

b.
offset link

c.
roller link

d.
cotter pin connecting link
Estimate the power capacity of a roller chain drive consisting of two (2) strands of RC 60
chain wrapped around a driver sprocket of 19 teeth.

a. 19 hp

b. 18 hp

c. 32 hp

d. 37.6 hp

Chain drives are recommended to transmit power up to __kW.

a. 100

b. 50

c. 500

d. 25

It produces noise when approaching or leaving the teeth of the sprocket because of rubbing
between the teeth and the links.

a. power chain

b. block or bush chain

c. conveyor chain

d. hoisting chain

If the maximum chain speed for a sprocket having 19 teeth is 750 fpm, estimate its
minimum chain speed.

a. 744.9 fpm

b. 739.7 fpm
c. 739.8 fpm

d. 709.4 fpm

A 3/4" roller chain is to transmit power from a 17-tooth drive sprocket to 51-tooth sprocket.
Centers of the sprockets are 18 inches apart. Estimate the arc of contact of the chain with
small sprocket.

a. 206°

b. 204.1°

c. 154°

d. 155.9°

In a chain drive, the speed of the chain is not uniform and varies from a minimum value to a
maximum value for every rotation or cycle of tooth engagement. If the ratio of the
maximum value of the chain speed to its minimum value is 1.017322, determine the number
of teeth of the drive sprocket.

a. 15

b. 19

c. 16

d. 17

Recommend a silent chain when the drive sprocket is to rotate at 1500 rpm.

a. SC 4

b. SC 6

c. SC 8

d. SC 5
Select a roller chain to consist of two strands to drive a machine rated at 600 rpm by a
motor. The 1000-rpm motor has a rated capacity of 25 hp. Service factor for the
transmission of power by the chain can be taken as 1.3.

a. RC 50

b. RC 100

c. RC 80

d. RC 60

RC 60 roller chain drive consisting of two sprockets is intended to be used for a velocity
ratio of 3. The drive sprocket, which is the smaller sprocket has 19 teeth. If the number of
links for the roller chain is limited to 74, estimate the maximum center distance between the
sprockets.

a. 13.6 in.

b. 15.9 in

c. 11.4 in.

d. 12.7 in.

A chain drive system has a driver sprocket with 24 teeth and a driven sprocket with 72 teeth.
If the driver shaft has 633 ft-lbs of torque, the torque on the driven shaft will be ___.

a.
211 ft-lbs

b.
3165 ft-lbs

c.
1899 ft-lbs
d.
133 ft-lbs
A wire rope having a cross-sectional area of 548 mm2 is to carry a load of 50 kN. The weight
of the rope is estimated to be 40 kN. Calculate the direct stress induced on the wire due to
the total axial load.

Estimate the minimum number of teeth for a sprocket when it is to be mounted on a 1 1/4
in. shaft. The sprocket is suitable for RC 40 chain.

a. 17

b. 16

c. 15

d. 14

In a chain drive, the speed of the chain is not uniform and varies from a minimum value to a
maximum value for every rotation or cycle of tooth engagement. If the ratio of the
maximum value of the chain speed to its minimum value is 1.017322, determine the per
cent variation in speed.

a. 1.707

b. 1.703

c. 1.717

d. 1.737
Estimate the minimum number of teeth for a sprocket when it is to be mounted on a 1 3/4
in. shaft. The sprocket is suitable for RC 50 chain.

a. 15

b. 17

c. 18

d. 16

A 2.75-in wide SC 6 inverted-tooth chain is to be used with a 23-tooth drive sprocket to

actuate a compressor. For a design horsepower of 50, what should be the maximum
allowable rotation of the drive sprocket in rpm?

Estimate the power capacity of a roller chain drive consisting of two (2) strands of RC 60
chain wrapped around a driver sprocket of 19 teeth.

a. 18 hp

b. 37.6 hp

c. 19 hp

d. 32 hp

It is desired to use a 2.75-in wide inverted-tooth chain for a 23-tooth drive sprocket to
actuate a compressor. The drive sprocket is to rotate at 1200 rpm for a design horsepower
of 60. What should be the pitch of the chain in inch for optimum design?

a. 0.75

b. 1

c. 0.625

d. 0.5

In a chain drive, the speed of the chain is not uniform and varies from a minimum value to a
maximum value for every rotation or cycle of tooth engagement. If the ratio of the
maximum value of the chain speed to its minimum value is 1.017322, determine the number
of teeth of the drive sprocket.

a. 16

b. 17

c. 15

d. 19

RC 60 roller chain drive consisting of two sprockets is intended to be used for a velocity
ratio of 3. The drive sprocket, which is the smaller sprocket has 19 teeth. If the number of
links for the roller chain is limited to 74, estimate the maximum center distance between the
sprockets.

a. 13.6 in.

b. 11.4 in.

c. 12.7 in.

d. 15.9 in

A 2.75-in wide SC 6 inverted-tooth chain is to be used with a 23-tooth drive sprocket to

actuate a compressor. For a design horsepower of 50, what should be the maximum
allowable rotation of the drive sprocket in rpm?

a. 1243

b. 1242

c. 1241

d. 1240

Consider a chain drive consisting of two sprockets of equal number of teeth which is 17. The
driving sprocket rotates at a constant speed of 600 rpm and the chain is RC 40. Determine
the pitch diameter of the driven sprocket in millimeter.

a. 69

b. 71
c. 75

d. 68

A conveyor is driven by a 2.5-hp high-starting-torque electric motor through a flexible

coupling to a worm-gear speed reducer, whose speed ratio is 35, and then via a roller chain
to the conveyor shaft that is to turn about 12 rpm; motor rpm is 1750. Operation is smooth,
8 hr./day and service factor can be taken as 1.2. Decide the chain pitch in inch.

a. 3/4

b. 1 and 1/4

c. 1

d. 5/8

In a chain drive, the speed of the chain is not uniform and varies from a minimum value to a
maximum value for every rotation or cycle of tooth engagement. If the ratio of the
maximum value of the chain speed to its minimum value is 1.017322, determine the angle
of articulation in degrees.

a. 5.3

b. 21.2

c. 10.7

d. 10.6

3/4" roller chain is to transmit power from a 17-tooth drive sprocket to 34-tooth sprocket.
Centers of the sprockets are 13 inches apart. Estimate the number of teeth in contact with
the chain for the larger sprocket.

a. 8

b. 7

c. 25

d. 19
RC 40 chain is to be used for a 3.97-in sprocket. If the sprocket will rotate at 900 rpm, what
must be its number of teeth?

a. 23

b. 25

c. 22

d. 24

Chain drive is intermediate between __.

a.
Rope and gear drives

b.
Belt and gear drives

c.
None in the list

d.
Belt and rope drives

If the groove is bigger than rope, there will not be sufficient support for the rope which may,
therefore, flatten from its normal circular shape and increase ____.

a.
fatigue effects

b.
bending stress effects

c.
compressive stress effects

d.
bearing stress effects
The kinetic energy absorbed by the application of brake in a moving vehicle is converted
into _.

a.
electrical energy

b.
potential energy

c.
heat energy

d.
mechanical energy

These are friction devices used to bring two members having relative motion to a state of
no relative motion. a. brakes and flywheels b. brakes c. clutches d. brakes and clutches

An automobile is stopped on the slope of a hill after moving downwards at a certain initial
velocity. The total energy absorbed by the brake during stopping consists of the following:
(KE=kinetic energy, PE=potential energy) a. KE of translation and rotation, and PE b. KE of
translation and rotation c. KE of translation, inertia, and PE d. KE of rotation, and PE

Which of the following statement/s is/are true? a. Square shaped jaws in jaw clutch are
driven in one direction. b. Friction clutches give positive engagement. c. Spiral shaped jaws
in jaw clutch are driven in one direction. d. All in the list.

Which of the following is/are function/s of a flywheel? a. To reduce the power capacity of
motor b. all in the list c. To reduce the amplitude of speed fluctuations d. To store and
release energy when needed during the work cycle

The maximum shear force required for punching depends on __.

a.
speed of the flywheel

b.
total load

c.
length of the plate

d.
sheared area

Due to the centrifugal force acting on the rim, the flywheel arms will be subjected to _.

a.
shear stress

b.
compressive stress

c.
none in the list

d.
tensile stress

In plate clutches, normal wear is proportional to the product of the normal pressure p and
the sliding velocity v. Which of the following relationship is not true? (k=proportionality
constant; r=radius; d=diameter) a. none in the list b. normal wear = kpd c. normal wear =
kpr d. normal wear = kpv

The work done per cycle for a 4-stroke internal combustion engine is the product of mean
torque and θ, where θ is _.

a.
180°
b.
360°

c.
720°

d.
540°

Which of the following is not a radial friction device? a. cone clutch b. differential band
brake c. centrifugal clutch d. double shoe brake

For clutches, considering uniform axial wear, the following relation holds true. a. p=constant
b. R=(r2-r1)/2 c. pr=constant d. R=(r1-r2)/2

In Disc clutch, the clutch disc acts as a _.

a.
driving member

b.
any in the list

c.
driven member

d.
neutral member

When the torque required by the machine is more than the torque supplied by the motor,
the flywheel is _.

a.
any in the list
b.
retarded

c.
accelerated

d.
Rotating with constant speed

A clutch connecting two shafts together has the purpose of _.

a.
multiplying the torque of the drive shaft

b.
changing the direction of rotation

c.
allowing for easier assembly and disassembly of the drive system

d.
allowing the two shafts to be disconnected while running

Which of the following factor(s) contribute to the effectiveness of the brakes? a. radius of
car wheel b. area of brake linings c. all in the list d. amount of pressure applied to shoe
brakes

Which of the following is true? a. all in the list b. Failure of cast iron flywheel is sudden and
total c. Machinability of cast iron flywheel is poor compared to steel flywheel d. Cast iron
has poor tensile strength compared to steel

The flywheel is accelerated when _.

a.
any in the list

b.
Driving torque > Load torque

c.
Driving torque = Load torque

d.
Driving torque < Load torque

In vehicles, flywheel is placed in between _.

a.
clutch and propeller shaft

b.
before engine

c.
engine and clutch

d.
propeller shaft and differential

The incremental force needed to initially engage a cone clutch is given as _.

a.
fWsin α

b.
fWcos α

c.
fWnsin α

d.
fW/tan α
The braking torque depends upon _.

a.
final velocity of the system

b.
all in the list

c.
mass of the system

d.
initial velocity of the system

Which in the list is an automatic clutch which is controlled by engine speed? a. disc clutch b.
centrifugal clutch c. fluid clutch d. cone clutch

The balance energy required for punching is supplied by the flywheel by ______ .

a.
decrease in its potential energy

b.
decrease in its kinetic energy

c.
by variation of mass

d.
increase in its kinetic energy

When the flywheel is to be used as a pulley, then the width of the rim should be taken __
greater than the width of the belt.
a.
45 mm

b.
55 mm

c.
15 mm

d.
35 mm

The force required to stop a vehicle is dependent on _.

a.
both the weight of the vehicle and deceleration rate

b.
the deceleration rate

c.
weight of the vehicle

d.
none in the list]

A punch press is geared 10:1 from a motor having a mean speed of 1125 rpm. The machine
is to make 8 punches per minute under circumstances where the torque on the crankshaft
of the punch press is 1780 N-m for 0.6 second. A flywheel made of cast iron is coupled to
the motor shaft and the crankshaft speed fluctuates to a maximum 116.5 rpm. The tensile
stress due to centrifugal force in the flywheel is limited to 5.5 MPa. Determine the
coefficient of speed fluctuation. a. 0.079 b. 0.071 c. 0.075 d. 0.083

A disc clutch has 6 pairs of contact friction surfaces. The mean frictional radius is 50 mm and
the coefficient of friction is 0.3. An axial force of 450 N acts on the clutch. The shaft speed is
400 rpm. How much horsepower can the clutch transmit? a. 2.27 b. 1.7 c. 2.29 d. 1.86
A soft cone clutch has a cone pitch angle of 12°, mean diameter of 300 mm and a face width
of 100 mm. If the coefficient of friction is 0.2 and has an average pressure of 0.065 N/mm2
for a speed of 500 rpm, find the force required to initially engage the clutch. a. 1470.5 N b.
6126.1 N c. 1573.3 N d. 1273.7 N

A soft cone clutch has a cone pitch angle of 12°, mean diameter of 300 mm and a face width
of 100 mm. If the coefficient of friction is 0.2 and has an average pressure of 0.065 N/mm2
for a speed of 500 rpm, find the force required to maintain engagement of the clutch. a.
6126.1 N b. 1273.7 N c. 1573.3 N d. 1145.6 N

Find the power capacity under uniform wear of a cone clutch with mean diameter of 250 mm if
the conical elements are inclined 10 degrees and the axial force is 450 N. The rotational speed of
the driver is 250 rpm and the coefficient of friction is 0.22. a. 1.78 kW b. 1.87 kW c. 1.85 kW d.
2.35 kW

A punch press is geared 10:1 from a motor having a mean speed of 1125 rpm. The machine
is to make 8 punches per minute under circumstances where the torque on the crankshaft
of the punch press is 1780 N-m for 0.6 second. A flywheel made of cast iron is coupled to
the motor shaft and the crankshaft speed fluctuates to a maximum 116.5 rpm. Find the
minimum speed of the crankshaft. a. 108.5 rpm b. 107.5 rpm c. 109.5 rpm d. 112.5 rpm

For a certain engine having an average speed of 1200 rpm, a flywheel approximated as a
solid disc, is required for keeping the fluctuation of speed within 2% about the average
speed. The fluctuation of kinetic energy per cycle is found to be 2 kJ. What is the least
possible mass of the flywheel if its diameter is not to exceed 1m? a. 62 kg b. 51 kg c. 73 kg
d. 40 kg

If the maximum speed of an engine varies by 3% of the mean speed, while the minimum
speed fluctuates by 2% of the mean speed; what is the coefficient of fluctuation of speed. a.
0.04 b. 0.01 c. 0.05 d. 0.06

Determine the maximum permissible velocity in a cast iron thin rim of a flywheel if the
maximum allowable tensile stress in cast iron is 4000 psi. Cast iron weighs 0.255 lb/in3.
Neglect bending in the rim. a. 205 fps b. 208 fps c. 209 fps d. 203 fps

A cone clutch has D=330mm, d=306mm, a cone length of 60 mm, and a coefficient of
friction of 0.26. A torque of 200 N-m is to be transmitted. For this requirement, estimate the
actuating force based on uniform wear assumption. a. 968.9 N b. 967.6 N c. 967.1 N d. 976.6
N

If Tm is the mean torque, for four-stroke engine, work done/cycle is _.

a.
4πTm

b.
3πTm

c.
2πTm

d.
πTm

Which of the following is true? a. all in the list b. Failure of cast iron flywheel is sudden and
total c. Cast iron has poor tensile strength compared to steel d. Machinability of cast iron
flywheel is poor compared to steel flywheel

A flywheel rim has a mass of 4700 kg and a mean radius of 1100 mm. While its mass
moment of inertia about the axis of rotation constitutes 95% of that of the whole flywheel.
Estimate the rotational inertia provided by the hub and arms of the flywheel in kg-m2. a.
299.3 b. 239.9 c. 5986.3 d. 5687

A flywheel is a rotating member that acts as a reservoir of energy in order to _.

a.
limit variation of speed

b.
maintain a constant speed

c.
keep speed fluctuation

d.
deliver work as needed

In disc clutches, it is the product of the force acting tangentially on the friction surface and
normal to the axial thrust, and the mean radius of the friction surface. a. axial torque b.
frictional force c. none in the list d. radial torque

Find the power capacity under uniform wear of a cone clutch with mean diameter of 250
mm if the conical elements are inclined 10 degrees and the axial force is 450 N. The
rotational speed of the driver is 250 rpm and the coefficient of friction is 0.22. a. 1.87 kW b.
1.78 kW c. 2.35 kW d. 1.85 kW

A punching press is required to punch 40 mm diameter holes in a plate of 15 mm thickness

at the rate of 30 holes per minute. It requires 6 N-m of energy per mm2 of sheared area.
Find the energy required in Joule per sec. a. 339229 b. 5565 c. 339292 d. 5655

A flywheel rim has a mass of 4700 kg and a mean radius of 1100 mm. While its mass
moment of inertia about the axis of rotation constitutes 95% of that of the whole flywheel.
Estimate the rotational inertia provided by the hub and arms of the flywheel in kg-m2. a.
5986.3 b. 299.3 c. 239.9 d. 5687
A cone clutch has D=330mm, d=306mm, a cone length of 60 mm, and a coefficient of
friction of 0.26. A torque of 200 N-m is to be transmitted. For this requirement, estimate the
actuating force based on uniform wear assumption. a. 967.1 N b. 967.6 N c. 968.9 N d. 976.6
N

Design 2 Quiz 4
1. In hydrodynamic bearings _.
The oil film pressure is generated only by the rotation of the journal
2. It is the force per unit area required to move a surface at unit velocity, when it is separated by a
fluid of unit thickness from a stationary surface.
Absolute viscosity
3. The bearings of heavy series have capacity ________ over the medium series.
20 to 30

4. Viscosity is defined as the external resistance offered by a fluid to change its shape or relative
motion of its parts.
It is internal resisting force
5. Which of the following isn’t true for tapered roller bearings?
Take low radial and heavy loads
6. In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds.
increase with increase in speed
7. Electric motors require __ bearings mounted _ to the motor.
two, internally
8. When the bearing is subjected to large fluctuations of load and heavy impacts, the bearing
characteristic number should be _ the bearing modulus.
15 times
9. Temperature rise in partial bearing is __ than full bearing.
Lesser
10. One of the disadvantages of deep groove ball bearings is that it has problem in alignment.
YES
11. Load acting on bearing in its plane of rotation is called as _.
radial load
12. The load carrying ability of a ______results when the journal and/or the bearing rotates relative
to the load.
 WEDGE FILM BEARING
13. A bearing may carry three types of loads, as follows: ____.
radial, thrust, and combination
14. Which type of bearing cannot take radial load?
THRUST BALL BEARING
15. The two major categories of bearings used in industry are ___.
PLAIN AND ANTI-FRICTION
16. Tin-based babbit has __ embeddability.
EXCELLENT
17. Nylon is rapidly replacing teflon as wear surface material because _.
None in the list
18. The bearing characteristic number in a hydrodynamic bearing depends upon _.
Viscosity, speed and bearing pressure
19. A journal bearing is a ____ contact bearing working on the hydrodynamic lubrication and which
supports load in____ direction.
Sliding, Radial
20. The rolling contact bearings as compared to sliding contact bearings have _.
All of the above

21. If the total life expected for the bearing is 20 × 106 revolutions at 95% reliability,
calculate the corresponding life in hours at a constant speed of 550 rpm at 90% reliability.
1121.3
22. For an oil film temperature of 60°C and an ambient temperature of 28°C, estimate the bearing
surface temperature.
111 F
23. Find the basic dynamic load rating for a ball bearing if the desired life is 1700 hours (for 97% of a
group of bearings). The radial load on the bearing is 1050 lbs. at 1200 rpm.
7.42 lbs.

24. A cylindrical roller bearing is subjected to frictional torque of 500 N-mm. What is the
approximate power loss if the shaft rotates at 1500 rpm?
0.0785 kW
25. A roller bearing has a radial load of 2000 lbs acting for 5 revolutions and the load decreases to
10000 lbs for 10 revolutions. The load variation then repeats itself. Find the equivalent dynamic
load.
8.75 lbs.
26. A footstep bearing supports a shaft of 150 mm diameter which is counter bored at the end with
a hole diameter of 50 mm. If the bearing pressure is limited to 0.9 N/mm2 and the speed is 90 rpm;
find the load to be supported.
14137.2 N
27. No. 311, single-row, deep-groove ball bearing is used to carry a constant radial load of 1500 lbs.
at a speed of 500 rpm. The basic dynamic load rating of the bearing is 12400 lbs. What is the
approximate average life in hours?
112985.1d
28. Find the basic dynamic load rating for a ball bearing if the desired life is 1700 hours (for
99% of a group of bearings). The radial load on the bearing is 1050 lbs. at 1200 rpm.
10.18kN
 29. The basic dynamic radial load rating of a ball bearing is 39.1 kN. Determine the equivalent radial
load that the bearing can carry at 400 rpm for a desired life of 5000 hours for 90% of the bearings.
7.93 kN
30. Calculate the bearing life if expected life for 90% bearings is 9000h and shaft is rotating at
1500rpm.
810 million
31. Estimate the friction horsepower loss in a single radial ball bearing with bore of 55 mm and
subjected to a radial load of 22.2 kN. The shaft rotates at 500 rpm.
42.8
32. Estimate the friction torque in a radial deep-groove bearing subjected to radial load of
8.72 kN. The bearing is series 306.
0.196
33. The rated life of a bearing varies ___.
inversely as cube of load
34. In angular contact bearings, ____ bearings are required to take thrust load in both
directions.
2
35. The ball bearings are provided with a cage ____.
To maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart
36. Load acting on bearing in its plane of rotation is called as ___.
radial load
37. Estimate the friction horsepower loss in a single radial ball bearing with bore of 55 mm
and subjected to a radial load of 22.2 kN. The shaft rotates at 500 rpm.
85.7

3461.53 N
b. 5000 N
c. 5850 N