Machine Design Questions and Answers Riveted Joints

This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Riveted Joints Basics.
1. Which of the following isnt a main part of rivet?
a) Head
b) Shank
c) Point
d) Thread
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Answer: d
Explanation: There arent any threads in rivets.
2. A rivet is specified as a 20mm rivet. What does it mean?
a) None of the mentioned
b) Shank dia 20mm
c) Head dia 20mm
d) Both head and shank dia 20mm
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Answer: b
Explanation: Terminology is this way.
3. In hand riveting die is a part of hammer.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Die is a part of hammer in machine riveting.
4. In hot riveting the shank portion is subjected to compressive stress.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: It is subjected to tensile stress as the head rests against the connected members to prevent reduction in length.
5. The amount by which the two rods to be joined are drawn together is called as?
a) Draw
b) Portray
c) Lead
d) Pitch
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Answer: a
Explanation: Draw measures the amount of distance advancing after which spigot rests on socket.
6. Two steel rods connected by cotter joint are subjected to 50 kN load each. What is the minimum diameter required of the rods? (Given: Yielding Stress=
400N/mm ; Factor of Safety=6)
a) 31mm
b) 35mm
c) 36mm
d) 40mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: d=(4P/) where = Yielding Stress/F.S ; d=30.90mm or 31 mm.
7. Among punching and drilling, which is cheaper?
a) Punching
b) Drilling
c) Equally expensive
d) Cannot be determined
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Drilling has more accuracy and is more expensive.
8. Among punching and drilling, punching is safer.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Punching injures the metal in the vicinity of the hole.
9. Riveting is not recommended for aluminium alloys.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Aluminium alloys have poor weldability and hence riveting is preferred.
10. In joining steel plate and asbestos, welding is preferred over riveting.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Riveting is preferred in joining heterogeneous materials.
11. Quality checking of riveted joint is much expensive than that of welded joint.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In welding, inspections like radiographic inspections are quite costly.
1. Which of the following rivet head consist of frustum of cone attached to the shank?
a) Pan head rivet
b) Countersunk head rivet
c) Flat head rivet
d) Cone head rivet
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Cone head rivet consist of frustum of cone attached to shank.
2. Among flat head and snap head rivet, which has the higher head height?
a) Snap
b) Flat
c) Equal
d) There is no such relation
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Answer: a
Explanation: Flat head has lesser height of protruding head and thus it does not weaken the plates being assembled.
3. Which of the following are used in light sheet metal work?
a) Tinmens rivets
b) Snap head rivets
c) Button head rivets
d) Each of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Tinmens rivets are flat head rivets of small sizes.
4. Two plates each of thickness t are to be riveted together. If length of shank portion necessary to form the closing head is a, then length of rivet shank is given
by?
a) 2t+a
b) 2(t+a)
c) t+2a
d) Cant be determined
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: l=t+t+a.
5. A strap is used in a lap joint which is riveted to each of the two plates.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: That joint is called butt joint.
6. What is the other name for pitch?
a) Transverse pitch
b) Back pitch
c) Row pitch
d) None of the listed
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Transverse, back and row pitch are all same. It is the distance b/w two consecutive rows of pitch.
7. Are the rivets subjected any bending moment in case of lap joint?
a) Yes
b) No
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The rivets are subjected to bending moment which causes distortion.
8. Lozenge joint is a kind of lap joint.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Lozenge joint is another name for diamond joint and it is a kind of butt joint.
9. Can we use rivets of the same materials as the parts to be joined?
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Heterogeneous material may lead to formation of galvanic pairs which can cause corrosion.
10. Failure in rivet occurs by which mode?
a) Shear
b) Compression
c) Tensile
d) Each of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Rivet may fail by shearing, plates between two rivets can undergo tensile failure and plates might fail by crushing.
11. Fullering is done with a pointed tool.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Fullering is done to close the joint with a tool of thickness same as that of the plate.
12. Calculate the diameter of the rivets by shear considerations if permissible shear stress in rivets is 60N/mm and P=15kN.
a) 6mm
b) 7mm
c) 9mm
d) 8mm
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Answer: c
Explanation: P=4x[ x d/4].
13. Calculate the diameter of the rivets by crushing consideration if permissible compression stress in rivets is 120N/mm, thickness of plate 3mm and P=15kN.
a) 10.4mm
b) 11.5mm
c) 9.2mm
d) 8.6mm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: P=4x[d t ].
14. Calculate width of the band if permissible tensile stress is 80N/mm. Force P=15kN and diameter of the rivet can be taken as 9mm. Given thickness=3mm
a) 80.5mm
b) 79.5mm
c) 76.66mm
d) 54.6mm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: [w-2d]t=P.
15. If diameter of rivets is 9mm, then margin can be taken as?
a) 13.5mm
b) 12.5mm
c) 11.5mm
d) 9mm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: m=1.5d.

Machine Design Questions and Answers Cast Steel & Aluminium Alloys
This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Cast Steel & Aluminium Alloys.
1. Cast steel components do not exhibit the effect of directionality on mechanical properties.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: In casting process, there is no control over the fibre structure, thus non directional characteristics for cast steel components.
2. During solidification, cast steel shrinks to quite a great extent
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Excessive contractions observed in cast steel.
3. Relative density of aluminium is roughly _______ of steel
a) one-third
b) one-fifth
c) one-tenth
d) equal
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Aluminium alloy=2.7 Steel=7.9.
4. Which of the following statement is true
a) Cast aluminium alloys are specified by a four digit system while wrought alloys by a five digit system
b) Cast aluminium alloys are specified by a five digit system while wrought alloys by a four digit system
c) Cast aluminium alloys are specified by a six digit system while wrought alloys by a five digit system
d) Cast aluminium alloys are specified by a five digit system while wrought alloys by a six digit system
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Standard set for nomenclature.
5. Which of the following are true for aluminium
a) Low specific gravity
b) Corrosion resistance
c) High thermal conductivity
d) All of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: All are properties of aluminium.
6. Is it possible to completely relieve the residual stresses in a cast steel product?
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Solidification results in great amount of residual stresses.
7. Poor fluidity and contraction are compulsory to be taken into consideration while designing a cast steel product.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Contraction affects to quite a extent in cast steel.
8. In alloy 4450, 2nd digit represents?
a) average percentage of major alloying elements, halved and rounded off
b) average percentage of major alloying elements
c) average percentage of minor alloying elements, halved and doubled
d) average percentage of minor alloying elements
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Answer: a
Explanation: Second digit is used to represent major alloying element.
9. In alloy 4450, 4 represents?
a) Silicon
b) Aluminium
c) Manganese
d) Zinc
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In alloy nomenclature,1=Al;2=Cu;3=Mn;4=Si;5=Mg.
10. An aluminium alloy casting with 9.8% Cu, 1.0% Fe and 0.25% Mg
a) Alloy 2585
b) Alloy 3586
c) Alloy 2686
d) Alloy 3584
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 1st digit=2(Copper) ; 2nd digit=9.8/2=5 ;3rd digit=8(Iron); 4th digit=5(Magnesium).

Machine Design Questions and Answers Copper Alloys & Die Casting Alloys
This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Copper Alloys & Die Casting Alloys.
1. Which of the following are true for copper alloys
a) Posses excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
b) Can be easily cast and machined
c) Has good corrosion resistance
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Properties of copper.
2. Which of the following contain copper
a) bronze
b) gunmetal
c) monel metal
d) each of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: All the mentioned alloys contain copper to some extent.
3. Which of the following are true
a) Brass is costlier then copper
b) Brass has excellent corrosion resistance
c) Brass has good machinability
d) Brass has poor thermal conductivity
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Brass is a good thermal conductor,is cheaper and has poor machinability.
4. As the amount of zinc increases
a) strength of brass increases and ductility decrease
b) strength of brass increases and ductility increase
c) strength of brass decreases and ductility increases
d) strength of brass decreases and ductility decreases
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Brass contains zinc and copper. Zinc affects strength with direct increase in strength with increase of zinc content.
5. Which of the following are true for aluminium bronze
a) contain 5-10% aluminium
b) excellent corrosion and is also called imitation gold
c) difficult to cast
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Color of aluminium bronze is similar to gold. Other two are the properties of alloys.
6. Which of the following statements for phosphorus bronze is true?
a) contains 0.2% phosphorus
b) phosphorus increases tensile strength
c) use for worm wheels and bearings
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It has good tensile strength, corrosion resistance and is used for bearings.
7. Gunnmetal is an alloy of copper which __ % tin and __% zinc.
a) 10,2
b) 2,10
c) 4,5
d) 5,4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Zinc is used to improve fluidity during casting and hence is kept lesser than tin.
8. Monel metal is a copper nickel alloy of __% nickel and __%copper.
a) 32,65
b) 65,32
c) 20,80
d) 80,20
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Composition.
9. Which of the following are true for die casting alloys?
a) this process consists of forcing the molten metal into a closed metal die
b) process used for a metal with low melting point
c) surface finish is excellent
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Characteristics of die casting alloys.

Machine Design Questions and Answers Ceramics & Plastics

This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Ceramics & Plastics.
1. Ceramics consist of
a) ionic & covalent bonding
b) covalent bonding
c) hydrogen bonding
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Ceramics consists of ionic and covalent bonds only.There is no hydrogen compound so no case of H boding.
2. All ceramics contain clay.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No this may sound convincing but all ceramics dont contain clay.
3. The densities of ceramics are low.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In ceramics, different oxides and carbides are not compactly bonded.
4. There are small voids in ceramics structure.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Compounds are less compactly bonded and hence voids are formed.
5. Which of the following properties are true for ceramics.
a) light weight construction with low inertia force
b) excellent wear
c) lower friction loss
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Properties of ceramics.
6. Paraffin wax is represented by
a) C18H35
b) C18H40
c) C18H36
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Paraffin wax in a semi solid stage is represented by C18H38.
7. A thermoplastic material has a linear polymer chain while a thermosetting plastic has a crosslinked polymer chain.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Given statement is true thats why thermoplastic can be remoulded while thermosettings cant be.
8. Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?
a) PVC
b) PTFE
c) Nylon
d) Polyesters
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: a), b) and c) consist of linear structures while polyester consists of cross linked and hence is a thermosetting polymer.
9. Teflon has very high coefficient of resistance.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Teflon is very smooth and has coefficient of friction as low as 0.04.
Machine Design Questions and Answers Design Cosiderations
This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Design Considerations.
1. Stressed parts are always kept in tension.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Cast iron has more compressive strength.
2. Shot blasting process improves the endurance limit of the component.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Shot blasting employs throwing wheel which imparts strength to the material.
3. Which process allows controlling grain structure of the product?
a) Casting
b) Forging
c) None of the mentioned
d) Die Casting
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In casting metal is in fluid state and hence impossible to control the grain structure.
4. While designing a forging, the profile is selected such that the fibrous lines are parallel to the tensile forces and perpendicular to shear forces.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Tensile load is applied parallel to the grain structures.
5. Cast surfaces have good finishing.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Cavity is surrounded by sand and hence not good finish is obtained.
6. In forging, metal is in which of the following stage?
a) Elastic
b) Plastic
c) Can be in any stage
d) Rigid
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Forging is the working of metal in plastic range.
7. Forged components can be held between close limits.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: There is no shrinkage problems and hence less tolerances.
8. Among casting, forging and forging which has the slowest rate of production?
a) Casting
b) Forging
c) Machining
d) All have equal rate of production
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Machining each part is very time consuming.
9. In manual assembly, cost of screw is higher than the cost of driving a screw.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Generally manufacturing screw is cheaper than driving it.
10. Maximum carbon content in welding is usually limited to
a) 0.22%
b) 0.8%
c) 1.5%
d) 2%
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: With increase of carbon, welding becomes difficult as weld becomes susceptible to cracks.
Machine Design Questions and Answers Copper Alloys & Die Casting Alloys
This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Copper Alloys & Die Casting Alloys.
1. Which of the following are true for copper alloys
a) Posses excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
b) Can be easily cast and machined
c) Has good corrosion resistance
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Properties of copper.
2. Which of the following contain copper
a) bronze
b) gunmetal
c) monel metal
d) each of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: All the mentioned alloys contain copper to some extent.
3. Which of the following are true
a) Brass is costlier then copper
b) Brass has excellent corrosion resistance
c) Brass has good machinability
d) Brass has poor thermal conductivity
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Brass is a good thermal conductor,is cheaper and has poor machinability.
4. As the amount of zinc increases
a) strength of brass increases and ductility decrease
b) strength of brass increases and ductility increase
c) strength of brass decreases and ductility increases
d) strength of brass decreases and ductility decreases
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Brass contains zinc and copper. Zinc affects strength with direct increase in strength with increase of zinc content.
5. Which of the following are true for aluminium bronze
a) contain 5-10% aluminium
b) excellent corrosion and is also called imitation gold
c) difficult to cast
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Color of aluminium bronze is similar to gold. Other two are the properties of alloys.
6. Which of the following statements for phosphorus bronze is true?
a) contains 0.2% phosphorus
b) phosphorus increases tensile strength
c) use for worm wheels and bearings
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: It has good tensile strength, corrosion resistance and is used for bearings.
7. Gunnmetal is an alloy of copper which __ % tin and __% zinc.
a) 10,2
b) 2,10
c) 4,5
d) 5,4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Zinc is used to improve fluidity during casting and hence is kept lesser than tin.
8. Monel metal is a copper nickel alloy of __% nickel and __%copper.
a) 32,65
b) 65,32
c) 20,80
d) 80,20
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Composition.
9. Which of the following are true for die casting alloys?
a) this process consists of forcing the molten metal into a closed metal die
b) process used for a metal with low melting point
c) surface finish is excellent
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Characteristics of die casting alloys

Machine Design Questions and Answers Heat Treatment & Case Hardening of Steels
This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Heat Treatment and Case Hardening of Steels.
1. Which of the following property is affected by heat treatment?
a) Hardness
b) Strength
c) Ductility
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Heat treatment involves changes in the micro structure and hence all the internal properties are effected.
2. Annealing involves heating the component to a temperature
a) Slightly above the critical temperature
b) Equal to critical temperature
c) Slightly less than critical temperature
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In annealing, component is heated to a temperature above than critical temperature.
3. Which of the following is true?
a) Rate of cooling in normalising is faster then in annealing
b) Annealing improves ductility
c) Normalising improves grain structure
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In annealing, the furnace is switched off and component cools slowly. In normalising, component is air cooled.
4. Quenching
a) Consists of heating the component to critical temperature
b) Cooling rapidly
c) Increases hardness
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: During quenching, component is rapidly cooled which leads to formation of martensite. Hence hardness increases.
5. Tempering involves
a) Reheating the quenched component to a temperature greater than critical temperature
b) Increases the brittleness
c) Reheating the quenched component to a temperature equal to critical temperature
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Tempering involves reheating the quenched product to a temperature less than transformation range. It improves ductility and reduces brittleness.
6. Silicon addition in spring steel increases its toughness.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Silicon addition increases strength without lowering the ductility.
7. Nickel addition in alloys
a) Increases toughness
b) Increases hardenability and impact resistance
c) Limit grain growth during heat treatment process
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Nickel addition increases toughness by limiting grain growth.
8. Flame hardening involves
a) Heating the surface above the trAnswerformation range
b) Quenching after heating
c) Minimum case depth is 1mm
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Flame Hardening is a process of heating the surface with a flame above critical temperature and then quenching it.
9. Induction hardening process involves
a) Heating surface by induction in field of invariable current
b) Case depth minimum of 2mm are produced
c) Heating surface by induction in field of alternating current
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Heating can only be done in presence of alternating current and not constant current.
10. Case carburising involves
a) Introducing carbon at surface layer
b) Heating range 880 to 980C
c) Case depths up to 2mm are possible
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Case carburising involves introducing carbon at surface layer. Medium can be liquid, solid or gas and high case depths are possible.
11. Which of the following are not true for carbo nitriding?
a) Introducing carbon and nitrogen at surface layer
b) Component is heated in range of 650 to 920C
c) Cyaniding is similar to carbo nitriding except that the medium is liquid
d) This process gives a lower wear resistance compared to case carburising process
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Carbo nitriding gives wear resistance greater than compared to case carburising.
12. Which of the following are true for nitriding?
a) Nascent oxygen is involved
b) Temperature range 490 to 590C
c) Gaseous or liquid medium
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In nitriding nascent oxygen is acted on the surface of the product at a temperature of 490::590C in a gaseous or liquid medium.
Machine Design Questions and Answers Plain Carbon Steels
This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Plain Carbon Steels.
1. Ductile cast iron is
a) Also called nodular cast iron
b) Also called spheroidal graphite cast iron
c) Carbon is present in form of spherical nodules
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Ductile cast iron, also called as nodular cast iron or spheroidal cast iron consists of carbon in the form of spherical nodules in a ductile matrix.
2. Grey Cast iron is formed when
a) Carbon content in the alloy exceeds the amount that can be dissolved
b) Carbon content in the alloy is less than the amount that can be dissolved
c) Carbon content in the alloy is equal to the amount that can be dissolved in the alloy
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Grey Cast iron is formed only when carbon is present exceeds the solving capacity.
3. White cast iron is formed when
a) Graphite flakes are formed
b) Most of the carbon content in the alloy forms iron carbide
c) No iron carbide is formed
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation :White cast iron is formed when most carbon in alloy forms iron carbide and there are no graphite flakes.
4. The term high alloy steels is used for alloy steels containing more than ___ of alloying elements.
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 50%
d) 70%
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The term high alloy steels is used when alloying elements exceed 10%.Low and medium alloy steels are those when this figure is less than 10%.
5. Which of the following are true about low carbon steels?
a) Carbon content < 0.3%
b) Also called as mild steel
c) Are soft and ductile
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Low carbon steels contain carbon <0.3%. Because of low carbon, it is soft and ductile.
6. Which of the following are true for high carbon steels?
a) Carbon content=0.4%
b) Respond readily to heat treatments
c) Have much ductility as compared to low and medium carbon steels
d) Easy to weld
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: High carbon steel have carbon % >0.5 and hence have less ductility. They are difficult to weld.
7. Which of the following are true?
a) 7C4 grade steel is more ductile than 10C4
b) Yield strength of 40C8 is greater than of 30C8
c) Hardness of 30C8 is greater than of 40C8
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The number before C indicates measure of carbon. Hence a) is true as higher the carbon, lower the ductility.
8. In the designation xCb which of the following are true?
a) x indicates 100 times the average % of carbon
b) b indicates 100 times the average percentage of manganese
c) x indicates 10 times the average percentage of carbon while b indicates 100 times the average percentage of manganese
d) b indicates 100 times the average % of carbon
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: X indicates 100 times carbon % and b indicates 10 times manganese %.
9. Which of the steel in given options is best suited for auto mobile bodies and hoods?
a) 7C4
b) 10C4
c) 30C8
d) 40C8
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: For automobile application like manufacturing bodies, ductile material is preferred.
10. Which of the following steel given in options respond fastest and easily to heat treatment?
a) 7C4
b) 10C4
c) 30C8
d) 40C8
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Alloys with higher carbon % respond willingly to heat treatment.
11. Which of the following given steels is popular with the name of machinery steel?
a) Low carbon steel
b) Medium carbon steel
c) High carbon steel
d) None of these
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It has ductility and can be heat treated easier than low carbon steel.

Machine Design Questions and Answers Welded Joints

This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Welded Joints Basics.
1. All welding processes require pressure along with heat.
a) Yes
b ) No, fusion doesnt require
c) Cant be stated
d) None of the listed
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Welding processes involving only heat and no pressure are called the fusion welding processes.
2. The capacity of welded structures to damp vibrations is quite good.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Capacity of welded joints to damp vibrations is poor.
3. Themit consists of a finely divided mixture of iron oxide and copper.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Thermite is a mixture of iron oxide and copper.
4. Rails in the field are generally welded by using
a) Thermit welding
b) Gas welding
c) Electric arc welding
d) Forge welding
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Wherever it is uneconomical to carry welding equipments, thermit welding is used.
5. In gas welding which of the following is generally used?
a) Oxygen-Hydrogen
b) Oxygen-Acetylene
c) Oxygen-Hydrogen or Oxygen-Acetylene
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Intense heat is released I a controlled way and at a moderate temperature.
6. Among gas and electric arc welding, which has the higher rate of heating?
a) Gas welding
b) Electric arc welding
c) Gas welding and electric arc welding have equal rate of heating
d) Cannot be determined
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Gas welding has a gas temperature of about 3200C while arc temperature is about 40000C.
7. Forge welding involves heating of parts to elastic stage and joint is prepared by impact force.
a) Yes
b) No, it is done up to plastic stage
c) Heating is done up to boiling point
d) None of the listed
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Heating is done up to plastic stage.
8. Filler material is used in electric resistance welding.
a) Yes
b) No filler material used
c) Depends on the type of welding
d) None of the listed
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No filler material is used. Only the heat released from resistance of metallic parts to current is used for melting the adjoining parts.
9. Which type of welding is generally used in automobile sector?
a) Electric arc welding
b) Electric resistance welding
c) Gas welding
d) Forge welding
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Answer: b
Explanation: Electric resistance welding can be easily automated and hence is used in automobile sector.
10. Hard peening is
a) Hammering the weld across the length while the joint is hot
b) Hammering the weld along the length while the joint is hot
c) Hammering the weld along the length while the joint is cold
d) Hammering the weld across the length while the joint is cold
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Answer: b
Explanation: Hammering is doe to relieve stresses and inducing compressive stresses to improve the fatigue strength of the joint.
10. A fillet weld may be termed as
A. mitre weld

B. concave weld

C. convex weld

D. all the above.

Answer: Option D

26. The minimum edge distance of a rivet line connecting two or more plates, is kept equal to 37 mm plus (where t is the thickness in mm of the thinner
outside plate).
A
2t
.

B
4t
.

C
6t
.

D
8t
.

E. 10 t
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

41. The permissible stress in bending for rolled steel I-beams and channels, is
A
1500 kg/cm2
.

B
1575 kg/cm2
.

C
945 kg/cm2
.

D
1650 kg/cm2
.

E. 1875 kg/cm2
Answer: Option D