Question 1. The valve rod in a steam engine is connected to an eccentric rod by
Cotter joint
Bolted joint
Knuckle joint
Universal coupling
Answer: Option C
Question 2. A double strap butt joint (with equal straps) is
Always in single shear
Always in double shear
Either in single shear or double shear
Any one of these
Answer: Option B
Question 3. In designing thick cylinders, the equation used is
Lame's equation
Birnie's equation
Clavarinos' equation
All of these
Answer: Option D
Question 4. A thin spherical shell of internal diameter d is subjected to an internal pressure p. If V is the storage capacity of shell, then its diameter will be
(6V/ π)1/2
(6V/ π)1/3
(6V/ π)2
(6V/ π)3
Answer: Option B
Question 5. Which one of the following loading is considered for the design of axles?
Bending moment only
Twisting moment only
Combined bending moment and twisting moments
Combined action of bending moment, twisting moment and axial thrust
Answer: Option A
Question 6. The coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley depends upon the
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