MACHINE DESIGN, MATERIALS AND SHOP PRACTICE SET B

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only
one answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of your
choice on the answer sheet provided.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil No.2 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A No. 40, roller chain operates at 1100 rpm between 16 tooth and 30 tooth
sprockets. If the center distance between the sprockets is 20 in., running conditions
being normal, calculate the diameter of the driving sprocket. Note: the pitch of No.
40 roller chain is ½ in.
A. 3.2 C. Half of the Speed ratio
B. 2.6 D. 4.8

D1 = P / Sin (180/T1)
= ½ / Sin (180 / 16 )
= 2.56 in

2. A simply supported wood beam has a rectangular cross section of 50 mm wide and
100mm deep. A concentrated load rest at the midpoint of the 4m span. Find the
allowance load if the allowable tensile stress is 8.3 Mpa
A. 654 N C. 792 N
B. 500 N D. 692

Ỽ=

Where, M=

8.3 =

F = 691.66 N

3. A shaft B, turning 140 rpm, has pulley 4, 30 inches in diameter keyed to it.
Pulley 4 is belted to a pulley 2 on a shaft A whose speed is 210 rpm. Find the size
of pulley 2.
A. 30 in C. 12 in
B . 20 in D. 40 in

D2N2 = D4N4
D2 (210) = 30 (140)
D2 = 20 in
4. What horsepower that can safely be transmitted by a ½ inch set screw (holding
power is equal to 500lbf) employed in a pulley installation if the rotative speed of
the pulley is 850 rpm and diameter of the shaft is 1 1/2 inch
A. 10.2 Hp C. 5.1 Hp
B. 2.5 Hp D. 2.5 Hp

P = =

P =5.05 Hp

5. A Spring with 12 active coils and a spring index of 10 supports a static load of
220N with a deflection of 10mm. The shear modulus of the spring material is 83Gpa.
What is the theoretical wire diameter?
A. 10mm C. 25 mm
B. 14 mm D. 12 mm

Ỽ=

10mm =

dw = 25.44 mm

6. Which of the following mechanism represents an inversion of a single slider crank chain?
A. Oldham’s coupling
B. Whitworth quick return mechanism
C. Elliptical trammel
D. Pantograph mechanism

7. A no. 40 Roller Chain operates at 1100 rpm between 16 tooth and 3o tooth
sprockets. If the center Distance between the sprockets is 2o inch., running
condition being normal, calculate the average chain velocity. Note the pitch of No.40
Roller chain is ½ in.
A. 675.45 fpm C. 548.75fpm
B. 1254.54 fpm D. 748.75 fpm

D1 = P / Sin (180/T1)
= ½ / Sin (180 / 16 )
= 2.56 in

V = ΠDN = Π ft x 1100 rev/min.

V = 7.37 ft/min = 7.48fpm
8. A shaft is 1 m long. It is having a taper of 4mm per meter over a
length of 500mm at one end. The maximum diameter of the shaft is 80mm.
Find the smaller diameter of the shaft.
A. 78 mm C. 80 mm
B. 68 mm D. 87 mm

D = 78 mm

9. A jackscrew has lever arm of 40 cm and a pitch of 5 mm . If the

efficiency is 30%. What is the actual Mechanical Advantage ( AMA)?
A. 250 C. 300
B. 150 D. 500

10. A flange coupling is designed to use 6 bolts on a 4-in diameter

bolt circle. The allowable stress in shear is 12,000 psi, the maximum
torqued is 50 ft-lbf. Find the diameter of the bolt required
A. 1.85 mm C. 0.073 mm
B. 1.52 mm D. 3.2 mm
S =

12,000 =

d = 0.0728 inch x 25.mm/inch = 1.85 mm

11. What is a unique form of cast iron with worm shaped graphite
particles?
A. Wrough iron C. Compacted graphite iron
B. Mottled Cast iron D. Malleable Cast Iron
12. Normal Stress Ix = 25 Mpa, Sy= 30 Mpa and Shear stress of 20 Mpa
are depicted using mohr’s circle. What would be the radius of the
circle?
A.16 C. 22
B. 18 D. 20

R= R=

R= 20. 155

13. What is the process of making Bolt heads by forging?

A. Fullering C. Swagging
B. Drifting D. Upsetting

14. A flywheel on a press rotating at 120 rpm is allowed to 110 rpm

during punching operation that requires ¾ second for the punching
portion of the cycle. What angular acceleration does the flywheel
experience?
A. 3.52 rad/sq. s C. 13.3 rad/sq. s
B. 1.40 rad/sq. s D. 4.52 rad/sq. s

αt = ω1 – ω2
α x 0.75 sec = (120 – 110 ) rev/min x 1min/60 sec X 2 rad / rev

α = 1.39 rad/sq sec

15. Using wheel and axle, a 4000 N load can be raised by a force of
500N applied to the rim of the wheel. The radii of the wheel and axle
are 85cm and 6cm respectively. Compute the AMA (Actual Mechanical
Advantage) of the machine?

A. 10.4 C. 14.2
B. 0.125 D. 1500

AMA=
16. A short cylindrical Cast iron posts supports a compressive load of
20 tons. Compressive stess is equal to 80 ksi and the factor of safety
is 10. Neglecting slenderness ratio and assuming that there is no
buckling, compute the post diameter
A. 25.2 in C. 64.1 mm
B. 6.41 cm D. 2.52 mm

d = 2.52 inches X 25.4mm/ 1 inches

= 64.1 mm

17. A simple disc clutch has elements with outside and inside diameter
of 25 mm and 100mm respectively. The axial force is 314.6 lb. If the
coefficient of friction is 0.3, find the torque capacity based on
uniform wear.
A. 70 N-m C. 67 N-m
B. 90 N-m D. 78 N-m

T= nf Farm 1x 0.3x 314.6 x 2/3 ( )

T = 17.5277 lb-m X 1kg/2.205lbs X 9.81N/1 kg

T = 77.98 N-m
18. A 150-ton hydraulic jack has an 8 in diameter piston and a
cylinder wall thickness of 0.20 inch. Find the approximate permissible
working stress if the cylinder is fabricated from high strength steel
A. 80 Ksi C. 60 ksi
B. 50 ksi D. 120 ksi

S=

19. A N0. 50 roller chain operates at 1100 rpm between 16 tooth and 30
tooth sprockets. If the center distance between the sprockets is 20
in. running condition being normal, calculate the length of roller
chain. Note the pitch of No. 50 roller chain is 5/8 in.
A.87.2 pitches C. 54.5 pitches
B. 43.6 pitches D. 32.3 pitches

Lc = + 2Cp +

Cp = C/P = = 32

Lc = + 2(32) + = 87.2 pitches

20. What do you call the difference between the higher limit and lower
limit of size?
A. Allowance C. Tolerance
B. Deviation D. Interference Zone

21. A semi-elliptical leaf spring has a load of 80lbs acting at its

center distance 8 inches, the leaf thickness is 1/8 in. and the width
of the leaf is ½ in. If the modulus of elasticity is 30X 10 raised to
6 psi, what is the induced stress?
A. 122,880 psi C. 86,412 psi
B. 100,240 psi D. 92,160 psi

Sb =

Sb = = 122,880 psi
22. A 6-in long ½ in diameter 304 stainless steel rod is being reduced
in diameter to 0.480 in by turning on a lathe. The spindle rotates at
N=400 rpm, and the tool is travelling at an axial speed of 8 in/min.
Calculate the depth of cut.
A. 0.01 in C. 0.02 in
B. 0.03 in D. 0.005 in

Depth of Cut = =

23. When coil spring with a spring scale of 150 lb/in is compressed
1.75 in., the coils are closed. The allowable shearing stress is
75,000 psi and the spring index is 6, the ends are squared and ground,
and G= 12 X 10 ( raised to 6) psi. Calculate the coil diameter.
A. 1.55 in C. 0.259 in
B. 1.14 in D. 1.98 in

Ỽ=
F = K x Ỽ = 150 x 1.75 = 262.5 lb
nc = 2 for square and grounds

1.75=

dw = 0.0432
C=

6=

Dm = 0.259 in

24. A worm gear is employed to transmit 6 hp from electric motor shaft

revolving at 1000 rpm to a centrifugal compressor shaft running at 80
rpm. Calculate the velocity ratio assuming that worm have 4 threads.
A. 800 C. 12.5
B. 50 D. 10.7

Velocity ratio= =
25. An inclined plane 15m long rises 3m. What force applied parallel
to the plane is required a 20 kg gear box up the plane if friction is
negligible
A. 54N C. 39 N
B. 100 N D. 45 N

F = W= mg sinϴ
for ϴ
C = 15.3
= +
b=3
= + ϴ
a = 15
c = 15.3
sinϴ =

ϴ = 11.31 degree
F = 20 kg X 9.81 x sin (11.31)
= 39 N

26. A thin cylindrical tube closed at ends and subjected to internal

pressure. A torque is also applied to the tube. The principal stresses
developed are 80units and 20 units respectively. If the yield stress is 240
units then what is the factor of safety according to maximum shear stress
theory?
A. 5 C. 3
B. 2.4 D. 4

27. A 40-tooth steel gear has a diametral pitch of 2. The pressure

angle is 14 degrees. Find the clearance.
A. 0.579 C. 0.050
B. 0.079 D. 1.571

C= 0.0789
28. A torsional pendulum is composed of a 0.5 m long shaft with a
diameter of 0.50 cm and a shear modulus of 8 x 10 ( raised to 4) Mpa,
and thin 3 kg disc with a radius of 30 cm. The natural frequency of
pendulum is 10.5 rad/sec. What is the period of oscillation?
A. 0.439 s C. 0.598 s
B. 0.299 s D. 1.67 s

t= 0.0598 sec
29. Which of the following is the major alloying element in invar?
A. Copper C. Nickel
B. Vanadium D. Aluminum

30. Calculate the deflection of steel bar to resist the impact of

650lb weight dropped through a distance of 7 inches. The bar is made
of steel and is 16 inches in length. Assume a design stress of
24,000psi.
A. 0.0121 in C. 0.0344 in
B. 0.0128 cm D. 0.0325 cm

Ỽ= 0.0128 in x = 0.0325 cm

31. A thin circular disk of mass 25kg and radius 1.5 m is spinning
about its axis with an angular velocity of 1800 rpm. It takes 2.5 min
to stop the motion by applying a constant force to the edge of the
disc. Calculate the force required
A. 30 N C. 24 N
B.32 N D. 15 N
Rigid Body Moment
M= I x α
F.r = α

for α,
ωf = ωo + αt
0 = 1800 x x + α x 2.5 min x

α = 1.25 rad/

F x 1.5 = x 1.25

F = 23.4375 = 24N
32. What would be the maximum stress of a cantilever beam holding a
mass of 500kg at its end if it is 3m long and is made of 200 mm wide
by 300 mm high wooden beam?
A. 3.2 Mpa C. 2.5 Mpa
B. 5.4 Mpa D. 4.9 Mpa

S= =

S = 4,905,000 N/ = 4.9 Mpa

33. A flat belt 4 in and 3/16 thick operates on pulley of diameter 5

and 15 inches transmit 10hp. The friction coefficient between the belt
and the pulleys is 0.30. The belts specific weight is 0.04 lb/cu.in.
The pulleys are rotating at 1500 rpm and they are 5 feet apart.
Determine the belt speed.
A. 2450 fpm C. 2000 fpm
B. 2400 fpm D. 1964 fpm

V= πDN = π 5 in x

V= 1963.5 fpm

34. What should be the radius of the driving pulley have on which a
rubber belt runs so that bending stress in belt is limited to 725 psi?
Note: the belt cross section is rectangle 15mm thick x 110 mm wide E=
100 Mpa.
A. 0.150 cm C. 5.9 in
B. 15 mm D. 3.2 in

R = 150.08 mm x = 5.9 in
35. Which of the following is available in five slightly different
nominal composition for applications which require high strength, good
fabricating and fusing qualities, immunity to rust, free machining and
a corrosion resistance equivalent to copper?
A. Everdur C. Dynavar
B. Silicon D. Titanium

36. The cutting speed for turning a 4-inch diameter bar has been found
to be 575 fpm. Calculate the spindle speed.
A. 549 rpm C. 54.57 rpm
B. 453 rpm D. 45.75 rpm

V= πDN
575 fpm= π 4 in x xN

N= 549 rpm

37. A hollow wrought iron rod is subjected to a varying tensile load

of 2400 pounds acting along its axis. Its inside diameter is ¾ inch
and its outside diameter is 1 inch. Find the factor of safety if the
ultimate tensile stress of wrought iron is 48 ksi
A. 7.82 C. 7.45
B. 6.87 D. 9.43

N = 6.87
38. A steam turbine rated at 20 hp and 1200 rpm runs a centrifugal
pump compressor at velocity ratio of 3. No. 50 chain is to transmit
power, find the approximate diameter of the driving sprocket. Note:
service factor is 1.3 for engine drive and moderate shock conditions.
The recommended number of teeth for smaller sprocket at 1200 rpm is
21, and pitch for No.50 chain is 5/8 inch.
A. 3.4 C. 5.1
B. 4.2 D. 1.6

V = 21 x

V = 15,750 in/min

V= πDN
15, 750 = π x D x 1200 rev/min
D = 4.2 inches

39. Suppose it is specified that the angular deformation in a steel

shaft should not exceed one degree in a length of 1800 mm. The
permissible shearing stress 83 Mpa. Find the diameter of the shaft.
Note: G steel = 77Gpa.
A. 257.8 mm C. 324.5 mm
B. 111.3 mm D. 222.4 mm

S2L=GϴD

83 x1x

D= 222.34mm

40. What diameter should be the driving pulley have on which a rubber
belt runs so that bending stress in belt is limited to 5 Mpa? Note:
the belt cross section is rectangle 15 mm thick X 110 mm wide and E =
100 Mpa.
A. 15 mm C. 0.15 m
B. 300 inch D. 0.30 m

R = 150.08 mm = 0.15 m
41 A solid rotating shaft of 50 mm. diameter and 1 m length, has a
central load 3.6 KN and delivers a torque of 340 N-m. Calculate the
maximum shear due to combined load, given that the correction factors
for torque and bending moment are 1.2 and 1.5 respectively.
A. 25.45 Mpa C. 57.54 Mpa
B. 34.26 Mpa D. 38.45

Ss =

M= = = 900 N-m

Ss =

Ss = 57,461,050.07 N/

= 57. 46 Mpa

42. If the period of the oscillating body is 2 sec. and the spring
constant is 0.5 N/m. What is the mass of the body
A. 0.0341 kg C. 0.0285 kg
B. 0.0541 kg D. 0.0431 kg
t

m = 0.0507

43. Which of the following superalloys is age-hardenable

A. Stellite C. Nimonic
B. Incoloy D. Inconel

44. A 180 lb man stands at the center of an supported board and causes
a midspan deflection of 1 inch If the flexes his knees slightly in
order to cause a vertical vibration, what is the frequency of the
motion? Assume elastic response of the board and the weight of the
board are negligible
A. 3.3 hz C. 3.7 hz
f= B. 3.1 hz D. 2. 4 hz

f= 3.1 Hz
45. A prismatic bar at 10 degree Celsius is constrained in a rigid
concrete wall at both ends. The bar is 1000 mm and has a cross-section
area of 2600 mm square. What is most nearly the axial force in the bar
if the temperature is raised to 40 degree Celsius. Note: Coefficient
of thermal expansion is 9.4 x 10 raised to -6 mm/ C and modulus of
elasticity 200 Gpa.
A. 134 KN C. 147 KN
B. 205 KN D. 16 KN

(40-10)

F = 146, 640 N = 147KN

46. A pair of wheels of a trolley carries a load of 67 KN on each

axle. The load is acting at a point 127 mm outside of a wheel base.
The distance between the wheels is 1.4 m Calculate the diameter of the
axle if the stress limit is 69 Mpa.
A. 14.4 cm C. 13.5 cm
B. 12.3 cm D. 10.8 cm

F SX

67 69 X

d= 107.89 mm = 10.789cm
47. Under the sea research vehicle has spherical pressure hull of 1 m
in radius and shell thickness of 30 mm. The pressure hull is steel
having a yield point of 700 Mpa. Determine the depth submergence that
would set-up the yield point stress in the spherical shell. Consider
the sea water to have specific weight of 10.07 kN/cu.m
A. 9.67 Km C. 1.45 Km
B. 4.17 Km D. 8.34 Km

700,000 KN/

P= 42,000 KN/

P= ɣ h
42,000 KN/ = 10.07 KN/ x h

h = 4,170 m = 4.17 Km
48. A simple disk clutch has an outside diameter of 12 inches and an
inside diameter of 8 inches. The material of the contact surfaces and
the conditions of operation permit the use of coefficient of friction
and an allowable normal pressure of 0.22 and 20 psi respectively. Find
the power transmitted at 1200 hp.
A. 20 Hp C. 26 Hp
B. 32 Hp D. 45 Hp

T = nfFarm
Fa = P x A = 20 lb/ x (

rm = ( ) = 5.067

T = 1 ( 0.22)(1256.637)(5.067) = 1400.731 lb-in

P= = = 26.67 Hp

49 __________ is the range of working temperature for soldering

process.
A. 350 C to 480 C c. 220 C to 300 C
B. 60 C to 120 C D. 180 C to 250 C

50. Calculate the length of a steel bar able to resist the impact of
500lb weight dropped through a distance of 4 inches and deflects
0.00733 in. Assume design stress of 22,000 psi.
A. 24 C. 12
B. 14 D. 10

Ỽ =

0.00733 =

L = 9.99 = 10 inches
51. A simple disc clutch has elements with outside and inside radius
of 250 mm and 100 mm respectively. The axial force is 314.6 lb. If the
coefficient of friction is 0.3. Find the torque capacity based on
uniform wear.
A. 78 N-m C. 67 N-m
B. 73.5 N-m D. 70 N-m

T = nfFarm
rm = (ro+ri) = (250+100 ) = 175 mm = 0.175 m

T = nfFarm = 1 x 0.3 x 314.6 lb x x x 0.175 = 73.5 N-m

52. Design the diameter of a steel bar to withstand an axial load of
24.464 KN based on Euler Load. Assume the factor of safety of 2.5: the
length of the column is 222.
A. 4.67 in C. 1.65 in
B. 1.20 in D. 2.32 in

53. When coil spring with a spring scale of 150 lb/in is compressed
1.75 in., the coils are closed. The allowable shearing stress if
75,000 psi and the spring index is 6, the ends are squared and ground,
and G= 12 x 10 (raised to 6) psi. Calculate the whal’s factor
A. 1.259 C. 1.184
B. 1.253 D. 1.361

+ = 1.253

54. A disc clutch with a lining friction coefficient of 0.3, an

outside diameter of 10 inches, and an inside diameter of 6 inches is
used to transmit 5 hp. The shaft rotating at 2000 rpm. Find the axial
force that must be applied for successful transmission of power based
on uniform pressure
A. 110 lb C. 129 lb
B. 133 Lb D. 154 lb

P T = nfFarm

157.5625 = 1(0.3) Fa x (

5 Fa = 128.62 lb

T = 157.5625 in-lb
55. A square-thread transmission screw used in a jack has a root
diameter of 2 inches and a pitch of 2 in. It is double thread and
designed to lift a load of 10 tons. Find the compressive stress in
screw.
A. 50 Mpa C. 12 Mpa
B. 13 Mpa D. 44 Mpa

Sc = 43,900,867 N/ = 44 Mpa

56. If a driving pulley is 6 inches in diameter and drives a 12-in

diameter pulley, find the speed (no slip condition) of the driven
pulley if the driver rotates at 200 rpm.
A. 100 rpm C. 104 rpm
B. 120 rpm D. 96 rpm

D1N1 = D2N2
6 (200) = 12 (N2)
N2 = 100 rpm

57. A bar of wrought iron 2 in. square is raised to a temperature of

100 deg f above its normal. If held so that it cannot expand what
force may opposed it to prevent expansion? Note: E = 30 x 10 ( raised
to 6) psi and thermal expansion coefficient 6.8 x 10 ( raised to -
6/deg. F) .
A. 807, 600 lb C. 363.04 KN
B. 20,400 lbf D. 81.6 KN

) / F (100) F

F = 81, 600 lb X x = 363,036.73 N = 363.04 KN

58. Calculate the shear stress in MPa induced in a welded lap joint
using two 50 mm long fillet welds each having a leg 8 mm. if the
applied load is 15 KN.
A. 25.16 Mpa C. 23.15 Mpa
B. 14.73 MPa D. 26.51 Mpa

= = = 53.033 Mpa

For two 50mm long fillet weld

Ss = S/2 = 53.033/2 = 26.51 Mpa

59. A pair of wheels of a trolley carries a load of 15,000 lbs on each

axle. The load is acting at a point 5 inches outside of a wheel base.
The distance between the wheels is 56 inches. Calculate the diameter
of the axle if the stress limit is 10 ksi.
A. 1.34 in C. 2.12 in
B. 3.45 in D. 4.24 in

F SX

1 10,000 X

d= 4.24 Inches
60. A 200 lb man stands at the center of an end supported board and
causes a midspan deflection of 38.1 mm. If he flexes his knees
slightly in order to cause a vertical vibration, what is the frequency
of the motion? Assume elastic response of the board and the weight of
the board are negligible.
A. 3.2 hz C. 4.3 hz
B. 1.4 hz D. 2.6 hz

f= =

f= = 2.55 hz
61. Compute the torque in shaft that transmit 10hp at 800 rpm.
A. 4125 ft-lb C. 788 ft-lb
B. 65.7 ft-lb D. 2.04 cm

P=

10 hp= ; T = 787.81 in-lb x

62. A man uses a pulley system to raise a 150 lb load to a height of

10 ft. If he exerts a force on a rope of 50 lb through a distance of
35 ft to accomplish the work what is the efficiency of the machine
A. 78% C. 88%
B. 86% D. 80%

Effcy= x 100%= x 100%=85.71%

63. How are fullers used?

A. Holding the workpiece
B. Decreasing the length of the workpiece
C. Forming Necks or grooves on cross section of a job
D. Supporting the workpiece.

64. A circular support column is pinned at each end and subject to

axial compression. The column is wood, with a modulus of elasticity of
11 Gpa, a diameter of 50 cm and length of 3 meters. What is the
critical buckling loadof the column?
A. 1.8 GN C. 0.3 GN
B. 0.15 GN D. 0.6 GN
65. Which of the following is an example of drilling
A. Abrasive Cutting C. Orthogonal Cutting
B. Oblique Cutting D. Simple Cutting

66. A Circular support column is pinned at each end and subject to

axial compression. The column. The column is wood, with a diameter of
50cm and modulus of elasticity of 11 Gpa. What is the length of the
column if its crtitical buckling load is given to be 0.15 GN?
A. 30 cm C. 0.6 m
B. 3 ft D. 9.8 ft

67. A simple disc clutch has an elements with outside and inside radii
of 250 mm and 100 mm respectively. The axial force is 1200 N. If the
coefficient of friction is 0.3, find the torque capacity, based on
uniform wear
A. 70 N-m C. 67 N-m
B. 85 N-m D. 56 N-m

T = nfFarm

rm = ( )= ( ) = 185.7 mm = 0.1857 m
T = nfFarm = 1 x 0.3 x 1200 N x 0.1857m = 66.857 N-m
68. A 6-in long ½ in diameter 304 stainless steel rod is being reduced
in diameter to 0.480 in by turning in a lathe. The spindle rotates at
N=400rpm, and the tool is travelling at an axial speed of 8 in/min.
Calculate the maximum cutting speed.
A. 603 ft/min C. 50 ft/min
B. 52 ft/min D. 630 ft/min

V= πDN = π 0.5 in x

V= 52.36 fpm
69. A steel bar of diameter 1.65 in is to withstand an axial load
(based on Euler) of 24.464 KN. Assume a factor of safety of 2.5;
Calculate the length of column.
A. 14.67 ft C. 420 inches
B. 18.5 ft D. 1.20 m

70. __________ is also known as tube mills and are commonly used for
wat grinding
A. Agitator ball mills C. Mechanical impast mills
B. Ring roller mills D. Disk mills

71. A no. 50 roller chain operates at 1100 rpm between 16 tooth and 30
tooth sprockets. If the center distance between the sprocket is 20
in., running conditions being normal, calculate the speed ratio. Note
from the table the pitch of No. 50 chain is 5/8 in.
A. 0.53 C. 1.785
B. 1.67 D. 5/8

D1 = = = 3.20 in

D2 = = = 5.98 in

SR = = =

72. A body of weight 27 N hangs on a long spring of such stiffness

that an extra force of 9N stretches the spring 0.05 m. If the body is
pulled downward and released, what is the period?
A. 0.65 s C. 0.48 s
B. 0.35 s D. 0.78 s

F=kx
k=xF=0.059=180 N/m
m=gW=1027=2.7 kg
T= = 0.78 s
73. A 2-in line shaft transmit 20 hp and rotates at 200 rpm. Two
pulleys space 30 in apart cause a torsional deflection. If the shear
modulus of elasticity is 12 x 10 (raised to 6)psi, find the angle of
twist.
A. 0.765 deg C. 0.432 deg
B. 0.571 deg D. 0.346 deg

P= ϴ=

20 Hp = ϴ = 0.01 rad X

T = 6302.5 in-lb
74. Calculate the deflection of a steel bar to resist the impact of
550lb weight dropped through a distance of 4 inches. The bar is made
of steel and Is 14 inches in length. Assume a design stress of 152
Mpa.
A. 0.0071 in C. 0.0103 in
B. 0.0294 in D. 0.054 in

ỽ= = = 0.0103 in

75. The allowable tensile stress for a 6.25 mm diameter bolt with a
thread length 5.5 mm is 207 Mpa. The allowable shear stress of the
material is 103 Mpa. Compute the allowable shearing load on the
thread.
A. 4.35 KN C. 2.45 KN
B. 6.35 KN D. 5.56 KN
76. A multiple disk clutch employs four pairs of contact surfaces,
whose outer diameter is 12 inches and whose inner diameter is 8
inches. If the coefficient of friction is assumed to be 0.22. Find the
axial pressure if the unit normal pressure is 20 psi
A. 4.5 KN C. 10.4 KN
B. 5.6 KN D. 6.4 KN

77. The railroad track is laid at a temperature of 15 F with gap of

0.01 feet between the ends of the rails. The rails are 35 feet long.
If they are prevented from buckling what stress will result for a
temperature of 110 F?
A. 10730 psi C. 8204 psi
B. 7540 psi D. 9954 psi

in/ (in F) ( 30 x

78. A Job is 300 mm Long. Half of its length is to be tapered from one
end. The larger diameter of the job is 60 mm and the smaller diameter
is 54 mm. Find the amount of set over of tailstock
A. 8 mm C. 3 mm
B. 1.5 mm D. 6 mm

Tailstock offset =

Tailstock offset =
 79. What is the minimum solid shaft diameter that can be used for the
rotor of 4.5 KW motor operating at 3500 rpm, If the maximum shear
stress for the shaft is 60 Mpa.
A. 2.1 in C. 10 in
B. 0.40 in D. 1.2 in

P= Ss=

4.5 Kw= 60 =

T= 12,277.285 N-mm x = 0.04 in

80. A capstan is operated with a double square thread power screw

with a pitch of 1 in. An external force of 60 lbs is required at the
end of a 60 in. crank to lift a 3 ton load. What is the efficiency?
A. 53.05% C. 50.93%
B. 55.93% D. 57.05%

Efficiency= x 100%= 53.05%

81. A multiple-disc clutch consists of 10 steel disc and 9 bronze

disc. The effective outside and inside diameters are 8 inches and 6
inches respectively. If an axial force 100 lb is applied and the shaft
turns at 1000 rpm, find the power capacity. Assume the coefficient of
friction of 0.25 and uniform pressure.
A. 19 Kw C. 25.2 Kw
B. 10 Kw D. 15 Kw

T = nfFarm
rm = ( )= ( ) = 3.524 in
T = nfFarm = (10+9-1) (0.25)( 100 lb) ( 3.524) = 1585.8 in-lb
P= = = 25.16 hp = 18.77 Kw = 19 Kw
82. A cantilever spring with 25 in. effective length and uniform
rectangular cross section, caries a load of 950 lbs at its free end
causing a deflection of 1.75 inch. If the allowable stress for the
material selected is 60,000 psi. Calculate the thickness per strip of
the spring. Note: it is four-strip cantilever spring.
A. 0.52 inch C. 0.32 in
B. 0.12 in D. 0.23 in

83. An aluminum part to be measured with a steel gage when the room
temperature is 30 C. The aluminum part has coefficient of thermal expansion
24.7 micro mm/mm C and for the steel gage is 10.8 micro mm/mm C. At the
reference temperature the specified length of the aluminum part is 20.021 mm.
What is the length of the part of the measuring (room) temperature?
A. 20.024 mm C. 20.026 mm
B. 20.021 mm D. 20.027 mm

84. Determine the width of the leaves of a six-leaf cantilever spring 13

inches long to carry a load of 375 lb with a deflection of 1.05 in. The
minimum stress in this spring is limited to 50,000 psi.
A. 1.35 in. C. 1.84 in.
B. 1.12 in. D. 1.57 in
85. A circular support column is pinned at each end and subject to axial
compression. The column is wood, with a diameter of 500 mm and modulus of
elasticity of 11 Gpa. What is the length of the column if its critical
buckling load is given to be 0.15 GN?
A. 9.84 cm C. 118 in.
B. 0.6 m D. 3 ft

Fc =

0.15 GN =

Le = 1490.13 mm

86. In Designing a cylindrical pressure tank 1 m in diameter, a factor of

safety of 2.0 is used. The cylinder is made of steel ( Syield= 200 Mpa) and
will contain pressure up to 7 Mpa. What is the required wall thickness based
on circumferential stress concentration?
A. 20 mm C. 35 mm
B. 44 mm D. 17.5 mm

S=

t= 0.035 m = 35mm

87. Which of the following device is used for transmitting energy in CNC
Machine tools
A. Recirculating ball screw and nut assembly
B. Screw and Nut Assembly
C. Pulley and Belt
D. Gears
 88. A plate Clutch with a single friction surface is 10 inches O.D. and 4
inches I.D. If the uniform wear is valid, find the maximum pressure on the
clutch if it will carry an axial force of 5000 lbf.
A. 132.6 psi C. 234.5 psi
B. 112.3 psi D. 75.8 psi

S =

= πdit ( for uniform wear)

t= =

A= π x4 x 3 = 37.7 sq. in
S= = 132.6 psi
89. A No. 50 roller chain operates at 1100 rpm between 16 tooth and 30 tooth
sprockets. If the center distance between the sprockets is 20 in. running
conditions being normal, calculate the length of the roller chain. Note that
the pitch of No. 50 roller chain is 5/8 in.
A. 54.5 in C. 43.6 in
B. 32.5 in D. 81.14 in

Lp = + 2Cp +

Cp = C/P = = 32

Lp = + 2(32) + = 87.2 pitches

Lc = Lp x p = 87.2 x 5/8 = 54.5 in

90. An inclined plane 5 m long has its upper end 1 meter above the ground. A
load of 100 N is pushed up the plane against a force of friction of 5 N. What
is the ideal mechanical advantage?
A. 0.8 C. 4
B. 1.25 D. 5

IMA= =

91. A jackscrew has a lever arm of 40 cm and a pitch of 5 mm. What is

the ideal mechanical advantage (IMA)?
A. 300 C. 150
B. 250 D. 500

IMA= =
92. How many ¼
in. diameter set screws required to transmit 6 hp at a shaft
speed of 1000 rpm and shaft diameter of 1.5 in?
A. 3 C. 2
B. 5 D. 4

P= Ss = =

6 Hp = Ss = 570.41 lb/sq in.

T =378.15 in-lb S= =

T=F.r
378.15 = F (1.5/2) 570 =

F= 504 lb F = 1007.27
No of Set Screws = = = 1.99

93. Aluminum is particularly satisfactory for applications requiring all of

the following characteristics except __________
A. Good thermal Conductivity
B. High Strength
C. Good Electrical Conductivity
D. Low Weight

94. ____________ Is a polymer of chloroprene of the monovinyl acetylene type.

A. Butadiene styrene C. Natural rubber
B. Butyl D. Neoprene

95. Why are Plasticizers added to plastics?

A. To increase flexibility of materials
B.. To enhance cross linking
C. To increase ductility of materials
D. To increase melting point
96. The cutting speed for turning a 101.6 mm diameter bar has been found to
be 166.2 m/min. Calculate the lathe spindle speed
A. 520 rpm C. 600 rpm
B. 549 rpm D. 750 rpm

= πDN

166.2 m/min = π x 0.1016 m x N

N= 520 rpm
97. A planer mechanism has 8 links and 10 rotary joints. Using a Gubler’s
criterion, calculate the number of degree of freedom of the mechanism.
A. 1 C. 0
B. 2 D. 3

98. A crank of radius 15 cm is rotating at 50 rpm with an angular

acceleration of 60 rad/s (squared). The tangential acceleration of the crank
is about _______.
A. 9.5 m/s(squared) c. 9 m/s(squared)
B. 8 m/s(squared) D. 10.5 m/s(squared)

at = αr = 60 x 0.15 = 9 m/s (squared)

99. A jackscrew has a lever arm of 40 cm and a pitch of 5 mm. If the

efficiency is 30%, what force is required to lift a load of 270 kg?
A. 24.5 N C. 12.4 N
B. 11.5 N D. 17.6 N

Effcy =

F= = = = 17.56 N

100. A cord 3 m long is coiled around the axle of the wheel. The cord is
pulled with a constant force of 40N. When the cord leaves the axle, the wheel
is rotating at 2 rev/s. Determine the moment of inertia of the wheel and the
axle neglecting friction.
A. 1.52 C. 1.63
B. 2.58 D. 1.35