Machine Design MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Machine Design, a fundamental topic in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Machine Design MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Machine Design mcq questions that explore various aspects of Machine Design problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Machine Design principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Mechanical Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Machine Design MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Mechanical Engineering topic.

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Q541.
The railway carriage couplings have

a.

square threads

b.

acme threads

c.

knuckle threads

d.

buttress threads

Discuss
Answer: (c).knuckle threads
Q542.
A shaft is subjected to

a.

bending stresses

b.

shear stresses

c.

combined bending and shear stresses

d.

all of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these
Q543.
The strength of a riveted joint is equal to

a.

tearing strength of plate (Pt)

b.

shearing strength of rivet (Ps)

c.

crushing strength of rivet (Pc)

d.

least value of Pt Ps and Pc

Discuss
Answer: (d).least value of Pt Ps and Pc
Q544.
When a shaft is subjected to combined twisting moment (T) and bending moment (M), then the equivalent bending moment is equal to

a.

(1/2) × √(M² + T²)

b.

√(M² + T²)

c.

(1/2) × [M + √(M² + T²)]

d.

M + √(M² + T²)

Discuss
Answer: (b).√(M² + T²)
Q545.
When a helical compression spring is cut into halves, the stiffness of the resulting spring will be

a.

same

b.

double

c.

one-half

d.

one-fourth

Discuss
Answer: (b).double
Q546.
The transverse fillet welded joints are designed for

a.

tensile strength

b.

compressive strength

c.

bending strength

d.

shear strength

Discuss
Answer: (a).tensile strength
Q547.
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

Discuss
Answer: (c).has no effect on the power transmitted
Q548.
According to Clavarino's equation, the thickness of a cylinder is equal to (where d = Inner diameter of cylinder, p = Internal pressure, and μ = Poisson's ratio. )

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q549.
When an open coiled helical compression spring is subjected to an axial load (W), the compression produced in the spring will be (where n = No. of active turns of the spring, and G = Modulus of rigidity for the spring material)

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q550.
According to Lame's equation, the thickness of a cylinder is equal to (where d = Inner diameter of cylinder, p = Internal pressure, and μ = Poisson's ratio. )

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
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