This document provides information on the design of machine elements including shafts, keys, and couplings. It begins with definitions of key terms like factor of safety and design processes. It then discusses loads, stresses, materials selection factors. Specific topics covered include types of shafts and stresses on shafts, standard shaft sizes, hollow vs solid shafts, keys and keyways, couplings, and manufacturing methods for shafts.
Given:
Stresses:
i) 350 N/mm2 for 85% of time
ii) 500 N/mm2 for 3% of time
iii) 400 N/mm2 for 12% of remaining time
Material: Plain carbon steel 50C
Using Miner's rule:
For stress i)
N1/Nf1 = 0.85
Where, N1 is no. of cycles component can withstand at stress 350 N/mm2
Nf1 is no. of cycles to failure at stress 350 N/mm2
Similarly, for other stresses:
N2/Nf2 = 0.03
N3/Nf3 = 0.12
Equ
The document discusses the design of helical springs. It defines what springs are and their objectives, such as cushioning shocks. It describes common spring materials like music wire and different types of springs like cylindrical helical and leaf springs. The document covers stress analysis and deflection analysis of helical compression springs. It provides the basic design procedure for determining spring dimensions given inputs like load and deflection.
ME6503 - DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS TWO MARKS QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ASHOK KUMAR RAJENDRAN
This document contains a question bank with multiple choice questions and answers related to the Design of Machine Elements course. It covers topics from the first unit on steady and variable stresses in machine elements. The questions are about materials selection factors, mechanical properties, common engineering materials, classification of machine designs, definitions of terms like loads, stresses, strains and more. The document is prepared by R. Ashok Kumar for the RMK College of Engineering and Technology.
Brakes are mechanical devices that absorb the kinetic energy of a moving object using friction to slow or stop its motion. There are three main types of brakes: mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and electrical. Mechanical brakes use levers, springs, and pedals while hydraulic and pneumatic brakes use fluid pressure. Electrical brakes use electromagnetic forces. Common mechanical brakes include shoe, band, and internal/external expanding brakes. The first step in designing a mechanical brake is determining the required braking torque capacity based on the amount of energy to be absorbed. Brakes must also effectively dissipate heat to avoid overheating from the converted kinetic energy.
1. A shaft transmits power and rotational motion and has machine elements like gears and pulleys mounted on it.
2. Press fits, keys, dowel pins, and splines are used to attach machine elements to the shaft.
3. The shaft rotates on rolling contact or bush bearings and uses features like retaining rings to take up axial loads.
4. Couplings are used to transmit power between drive and driven shafts like between a motor and gearbox.
Stress concentrations produced by discontinuities in structures such as holes, notches, and fillets will be introduced in this section. The stress concentration factor will be defined. The concept of fracture toughness will also be introduced.
The document discusses design against fluctuating loads and fatigue failure. It introduces stress concentration factors and how to reduce stress concentrations through geometric design changes. It describes fluctuating stresses and how materials can fail under cyclic loading even at stresses below the yield stress. Various methods for analyzing fatigue life are presented, including endurance limits, S-N curves, and approaches like the Soderberg, Goodman and Gerber lines for evaluating finite and infinite fatigue life based on fluctuating stresses and mean stresses. Materials examples for components subjected to these conditions are given.
Given:
Stresses:
i) 350 N/mm2 for 85% of time
ii) 500 N/mm2 for 3% of time
iii) 400 N/mm2 for 12% of remaining time
Material: Plain carbon steel 50C
Using Miner's rule:
For stress i)
N1/Nf1 = 0.85
Where, N1 is no. of cycles component can withstand at stress 350 N/mm2
Nf1 is no. of cycles to failure at stress 350 N/mm2
Similarly, for other stresses:
N2/Nf2 = 0.03
N3/Nf3 = 0.12
Equ
The document discusses the design of helical springs. It defines what springs are and their objectives, such as cushioning shocks. It describes common spring materials like music wire and different types of springs like cylindrical helical and leaf springs. The document covers stress analysis and deflection analysis of helical compression springs. It provides the basic design procedure for determining spring dimensions given inputs like load and deflection.
ME6503 - DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS TWO MARKS QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ASHOK KUMAR RAJENDRAN
This document contains a question bank with multiple choice questions and answers related to the Design of Machine Elements course. It covers topics from the first unit on steady and variable stresses in machine elements. The questions are about materials selection factors, mechanical properties, common engineering materials, classification of machine designs, definitions of terms like loads, stresses, strains and more. The document is prepared by R. Ashok Kumar for the RMK College of Engineering and Technology.
Brakes are mechanical devices that absorb the kinetic energy of a moving object using friction to slow or stop its motion. There are three main types of brakes: mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and electrical. Mechanical brakes use levers, springs, and pedals while hydraulic and pneumatic brakes use fluid pressure. Electrical brakes use electromagnetic forces. Common mechanical brakes include shoe, band, and internal/external expanding brakes. The first step in designing a mechanical brake is determining the required braking torque capacity based on the amount of energy to be absorbed. Brakes must also effectively dissipate heat to avoid overheating from the converted kinetic energy.
1. A shaft transmits power and rotational motion and has machine elements like gears and pulleys mounted on it.
2. Press fits, keys, dowel pins, and splines are used to attach machine elements to the shaft.
3. The shaft rotates on rolling contact or bush bearings and uses features like retaining rings to take up axial loads.
4. Couplings are used to transmit power between drive and driven shafts like between a motor and gearbox.
Stress concentrations produced by discontinuities in structures such as holes, notches, and fillets will be introduced in this section. The stress concentration factor will be defined. The concept of fracture toughness will also be introduced.
The document discusses design against fluctuating loads and fatigue failure. It introduces stress concentration factors and how to reduce stress concentrations through geometric design changes. It describes fluctuating stresses and how materials can fail under cyclic loading even at stresses below the yield stress. Various methods for analyzing fatigue life are presented, including endurance limits, S-N curves, and approaches like the Soderberg, Goodman and Gerber lines for evaluating finite and infinite fatigue life based on fluctuating stresses and mean stresses. Materials examples for components subjected to these conditions are given.
This document contains a question bank for the Design of Machine Elements course covering various topics in 5 units. It includes over 180 questions related to steady and variable stresses in machine members, shafts and couplings, joints, energy storing elements, and bearings. The questions cover topics such as stress analysis, materials selection, fits and tolerances, failure theories, stress concentration, fatigue design, and design of common machine components. The document also lists the textbook and references used for the course.
The document discusses stress concentration and fatigue failure in machine elements. It defines stress concentration as irregular stress distribution caused by abrupt changes in cross-section shape. Stress concentration factors are introduced to quantify the maximum stress compared to nominal stress. The document also discusses endurance limit and fatigue strength testing methods. Factors that affect fatigue strength like material properties, surface finish, size and temperature are summarized. Methods to evaluate and reduce stress concentration in designs are provided.
The document discusses various mechanical elements used in mechanical engineering. It describes components like shafts, keys, couplings, bearings, clutches, and brakes. It also covers power transmission devices like belt drives, chain drives, and different types of gears. The document provides classifications, working principles, applications and diagrams of these common mechanical elements and power transmission systems used in machinery.
The document discusses different types of shaft couplings used to connect shafts. It describes sleeve couplings, split-muff couplings, and flange couplings. For each type, it provides typical design proportions and equations for calculating torque transmission based on factors like shaft diameter, sleeve dimensions, bolt diameter, and allowable stresses. Key aspects like length of coupling components and induced stresses in the sleeve, key, bolts, and flanges are considered in the design process. Marine type flange couplings are also mentioned, which have integral forged flanges held by tapered headless bolts.
Module 1 introduction to kinematics of machinerytaruian
This document provides information about the Kinematics of Machines course offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at JSS Academy of Technical Education in Bangalore, India. It lists the course code, textbooks, reference books, course outcomes, and chapter topics that will be covered. The topics include basic definitions related to kinematic elements, pairs, chains, and mechanisms. It describes types of kinematic pairs and chains, including four-bar chains, single slider-crank chains, and double slider-crank chains. It also covers degrees of freedom, Grubler's criterion, and inversions of mechanisms.
The document discusses machining processes and cutting tools. It provides definitions of machining and cutting tools. It describes:
- The importance of machining processes in manufacturing precise parts.
- Objectives of machining like high material removal rate and surface finish, low tool and power costs.
- Classification of cutting tools based on how relative motion is provided between tool and workpiece.
- Key terms related to cutting tool geometry like rake angle, relief angle, and their influence on tool strength and chip removal.
- Mechanism of chip formation and different types of chips produced.
Unit 2 Design Of Shafts Keys and CouplingsMahesh Shinde
This document provides information about the design of shafts, keys, and couplings. It discusses transmission shafts, stresses induced in shafts, and shaft design based on strength and rigidity. It presents formulas for shaft design using maximum shear stress theory, distortion energy theory, and the ASME code. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to calculate the diameter of a shaft given the power transmitted, loads on the shaft, material properties, and other parameters using these theories and codes. Assignments involving similar calculations of shaft diameters are presented.
1) The document discusses the design of shafts subjected to different loading conditions including bending, torsion, combined bending and torsion, fluctuating loads, and axial loads.
2) Formulas are provided to calculate the equivalent bending moment and equivalent twisting moment for shafts under various loading conditions.
3) Examples are presented to demonstrate how to use the formulas and determine the necessary shaft diameter based on allowable stresses.
The document discusses transmission shafts and their design. It defines a transmission shaft as a rotating element that supports transmission elements like gears and transmits power. Stepped shafts are commonly used, with maximum diameter in the middle and minimum at the ends. Shaft material is typically carbon steel. Design considers strength based on stresses from loads, torsional rigidity based on permissible twist, and ASME code factors for shock/fatigue. Equivalent moment concepts are introduced for combined loading conditions.
The document discusses interference in gears and how to avoid it. It defines interference as occurring when the tip of a tooth on one gear undercuts the root of the tooth on the mating gear. Interference can be avoided by ensuring the point of contact remains on the involute tooth profiles and does not extend past the interference points. Formulas are provided for calculating the minimum number of teeth needed on the pinion and wheel to avoid interference based on factors like pressure angle, module, and addendum. Methods to avoid interference include using a larger pressure angle, undercutting teeth, stubbing tooth tips, increasing the number of teeth, or increasing the center distance between gears. A similar formula is provided for calculating the minimum number of teeth on
This document contains notes on the design of jigs and fixtures from Mr. K. Sathishkumar of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology. It discusses the basic principles of locating workpieces in jigs and fixtures, including referencing, repeatability, the 12 degrees of freedom, and the three main forms of location (plane, concentric, radial). It describes common locating features like supports, pins, and plugs that restrict movement along axes to reference the workpiece for machining. The document emphasizes the importance of locators in holding the workpiece against cutting forces.
This document discusses various aspects of worm gears, including:
1. Key terms used such as lead, lead angle, pressure angle, and velocity ratio.
2. The three main types of worm gears: straight face, hobbed straight face, and concave face.
3. Formulas for determining efficiency, strength, wear load, and thermal rating of worm gears based on factors like lead angle, coefficient of friction, tooth geometry, and power transmitted.
This document contains formulas and equations related to finite element analysis (FEA) for one-dimensional structural and heat transfer problems. It includes formulas for weighted residual methods, Ritz method, beam deflection and stress, springs, one-dimensional bars and frames, and one-dimensional heat transfer through walls and fins. Displacement functions, stiffness matrices, thermal loads, and conduction/convection equations are provided for linear and quadratic elements undergoing static structural and thermal analysis.
Fatigue is the progressive structural damage that occurs in materials when they are subjected to fluctuating or repetitive loads. It results in failure at stress levels that are much lower than the material's tensile strength. Fatigue failures occur without warning through plastic deformation and result in a smooth fracture surface. The factors that influence fatigue failure include the maximum stress level, the amount of stress fluctuation, the number of stress cycles, stress concentrations, temperature, microstructure, and residual stresses. Fatigue behavior is represented using an S-N curve, which plots the cyclic stress amplitude against the number of cycles to failure.
Stress concentration occurs where there are irregularities or discontinuities in a material, like holes or grooves, and greatly increases stresses in these local areas, where fatigue failure often originates. Stress concentration factors quantify how much a discontinuity increases stresses but are not needed for ductile materials under static loads, as local yielding relieves these concentrations. Notch sensitivity values between 0 and 1 indicate a material's sensitivity to notches, with 1 being fully sensitive and 0 having no sensitivity. Geometric stress concentration factors estimate stress amplification near geometric features.
The document discusses jigs and fixtures, which are tools used to precisely locate and secure workpieces during manufacturing operations like machining. It defines jigs and fixtures, describes their key elements and principles of location and clamping. It also covers different types of locating and clamping devices as well as common types of jigs like drilling jigs. Jigs are used to guide cutting tools, while fixtures only position and hold the workpiece. Together, jigs and fixtures help improve accuracy, interchangeability and efficiency of mass production.
The document provides information about designing and analyzing a cotter joint. It discusses the components of a cotter joint, including the cotter pin, socket, and spigot. It outlines various failure modes to consider in design, such as tensile failure of the rods, shear failure of the cotter pin, and crushing failure of the socket end. Empirical equations are presented for determining dimensions based on factors like applied load, material properties, and stress limits. Design procedures are described step-by-step, and examples are included to demonstrate applying the equations to size cotter joint components.
This document discusses the design of shafts that can experience twisting moments, bending moments, or a combination of both. It provides equations to determine the diameter of shafts subjected to twisting moments only based on the torque and material shear stress. Similarly, it gives equations for sizing shafts experiencing bending moments only based on the bending moment and material bending stress. For shafts with combined loads, it describes two failure theories and the resulting equivalent moment equations that can be used for design.
The document provides information about the design of machine elements course including:
1. The course is divided into 5 units covering topics such as stresses in machine members, design of shafts and couplings, fasteners and welded joints, springs and levers, and bearings and flywheels.
2. Unit II focuses on the design of shafts and couplings including designing solid and hollow shafts based on strength, rigidity and critical speed. The design of keys, keyways, rigid and flexible couplings, and knuckle joints is also covered.
3. References and standards for the design of plain bearings are provided. Sample problems related to stresses in machine members from previous examinations are given at the
Design of machine elements notes by Bhavesh Mhaskar BhaveshMhaskar
1. Machine design is the process of selecting materials, shapes, sizes, and arrangements of mechanical elements so that a machine will perform its prescribed task.
2. The document discusses machine design classification, factors in design such as stresses and materials, and failure theories.
3. Key concepts covered include stress concentration, factors of safety, types of stresses like shear and bearing stresses, and failure modes like fatigue and creep. Standard testing methods and material property diagrams are also summarized.
This document contains a question bank for the Design of Machine Elements course covering various topics in 5 units. It includes over 180 questions related to steady and variable stresses in machine members, shafts and couplings, joints, energy storing elements, and bearings. The questions cover topics such as stress analysis, materials selection, fits and tolerances, failure theories, stress concentration, fatigue design, and design of common machine components. The document also lists the textbook and references used for the course.
The document discusses stress concentration and fatigue failure in machine elements. It defines stress concentration as irregular stress distribution caused by abrupt changes in cross-section shape. Stress concentration factors are introduced to quantify the maximum stress compared to nominal stress. The document also discusses endurance limit and fatigue strength testing methods. Factors that affect fatigue strength like material properties, surface finish, size and temperature are summarized. Methods to evaluate and reduce stress concentration in designs are provided.
The document discusses various mechanical elements used in mechanical engineering. It describes components like shafts, keys, couplings, bearings, clutches, and brakes. It also covers power transmission devices like belt drives, chain drives, and different types of gears. The document provides classifications, working principles, applications and diagrams of these common mechanical elements and power transmission systems used in machinery.
The document discusses different types of shaft couplings used to connect shafts. It describes sleeve couplings, split-muff couplings, and flange couplings. For each type, it provides typical design proportions and equations for calculating torque transmission based on factors like shaft diameter, sleeve dimensions, bolt diameter, and allowable stresses. Key aspects like length of coupling components and induced stresses in the sleeve, key, bolts, and flanges are considered in the design process. Marine type flange couplings are also mentioned, which have integral forged flanges held by tapered headless bolts.
Module 1 introduction to kinematics of machinerytaruian
This document provides information about the Kinematics of Machines course offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at JSS Academy of Technical Education in Bangalore, India. It lists the course code, textbooks, reference books, course outcomes, and chapter topics that will be covered. The topics include basic definitions related to kinematic elements, pairs, chains, and mechanisms. It describes types of kinematic pairs and chains, including four-bar chains, single slider-crank chains, and double slider-crank chains. It also covers degrees of freedom, Grubler's criterion, and inversions of mechanisms.
The document discusses machining processes and cutting tools. It provides definitions of machining and cutting tools. It describes:
- The importance of machining processes in manufacturing precise parts.
- Objectives of machining like high material removal rate and surface finish, low tool and power costs.
- Classification of cutting tools based on how relative motion is provided between tool and workpiece.
- Key terms related to cutting tool geometry like rake angle, relief angle, and their influence on tool strength and chip removal.
- Mechanism of chip formation and different types of chips produced.
Unit 2 Design Of Shafts Keys and CouplingsMahesh Shinde
This document provides information about the design of shafts, keys, and couplings. It discusses transmission shafts, stresses induced in shafts, and shaft design based on strength and rigidity. It presents formulas for shaft design using maximum shear stress theory, distortion energy theory, and the ASME code. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to calculate the diameter of a shaft given the power transmitted, loads on the shaft, material properties, and other parameters using these theories and codes. Assignments involving similar calculations of shaft diameters are presented.
1) The document discusses the design of shafts subjected to different loading conditions including bending, torsion, combined bending and torsion, fluctuating loads, and axial loads.
2) Formulas are provided to calculate the equivalent bending moment and equivalent twisting moment for shafts under various loading conditions.
3) Examples are presented to demonstrate how to use the formulas and determine the necessary shaft diameter based on allowable stresses.
The document discusses transmission shafts and their design. It defines a transmission shaft as a rotating element that supports transmission elements like gears and transmits power. Stepped shafts are commonly used, with maximum diameter in the middle and minimum at the ends. Shaft material is typically carbon steel. Design considers strength based on stresses from loads, torsional rigidity based on permissible twist, and ASME code factors for shock/fatigue. Equivalent moment concepts are introduced for combined loading conditions.
The document discusses interference in gears and how to avoid it. It defines interference as occurring when the tip of a tooth on one gear undercuts the root of the tooth on the mating gear. Interference can be avoided by ensuring the point of contact remains on the involute tooth profiles and does not extend past the interference points. Formulas are provided for calculating the minimum number of teeth needed on the pinion and wheel to avoid interference based on factors like pressure angle, module, and addendum. Methods to avoid interference include using a larger pressure angle, undercutting teeth, stubbing tooth tips, increasing the number of teeth, or increasing the center distance between gears. A similar formula is provided for calculating the minimum number of teeth on
This document contains notes on the design of jigs and fixtures from Mr. K. Sathishkumar of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology. It discusses the basic principles of locating workpieces in jigs and fixtures, including referencing, repeatability, the 12 degrees of freedom, and the three main forms of location (plane, concentric, radial). It describes common locating features like supports, pins, and plugs that restrict movement along axes to reference the workpiece for machining. The document emphasizes the importance of locators in holding the workpiece against cutting forces.
This document discusses various aspects of worm gears, including:
1. Key terms used such as lead, lead angle, pressure angle, and velocity ratio.
2. The three main types of worm gears: straight face, hobbed straight face, and concave face.
3. Formulas for determining efficiency, strength, wear load, and thermal rating of worm gears based on factors like lead angle, coefficient of friction, tooth geometry, and power transmitted.
This document contains formulas and equations related to finite element analysis (FEA) for one-dimensional structural and heat transfer problems. It includes formulas for weighted residual methods, Ritz method, beam deflection and stress, springs, one-dimensional bars and frames, and one-dimensional heat transfer through walls and fins. Displacement functions, stiffness matrices, thermal loads, and conduction/convection equations are provided for linear and quadratic elements undergoing static structural and thermal analysis.
Fatigue is the progressive structural damage that occurs in materials when they are subjected to fluctuating or repetitive loads. It results in failure at stress levels that are much lower than the material's tensile strength. Fatigue failures occur without warning through plastic deformation and result in a smooth fracture surface. The factors that influence fatigue failure include the maximum stress level, the amount of stress fluctuation, the number of stress cycles, stress concentrations, temperature, microstructure, and residual stresses. Fatigue behavior is represented using an S-N curve, which plots the cyclic stress amplitude against the number of cycles to failure.
Stress concentration occurs where there are irregularities or discontinuities in a material, like holes or grooves, and greatly increases stresses in these local areas, where fatigue failure often originates. Stress concentration factors quantify how much a discontinuity increases stresses but are not needed for ductile materials under static loads, as local yielding relieves these concentrations. Notch sensitivity values between 0 and 1 indicate a material's sensitivity to notches, with 1 being fully sensitive and 0 having no sensitivity. Geometric stress concentration factors estimate stress amplification near geometric features.
The document discusses jigs and fixtures, which are tools used to precisely locate and secure workpieces during manufacturing operations like machining. It defines jigs and fixtures, describes their key elements and principles of location and clamping. It also covers different types of locating and clamping devices as well as common types of jigs like drilling jigs. Jigs are used to guide cutting tools, while fixtures only position and hold the workpiece. Together, jigs and fixtures help improve accuracy, interchangeability and efficiency of mass production.
The document provides information about designing and analyzing a cotter joint. It discusses the components of a cotter joint, including the cotter pin, socket, and spigot. It outlines various failure modes to consider in design, such as tensile failure of the rods, shear failure of the cotter pin, and crushing failure of the socket end. Empirical equations are presented for determining dimensions based on factors like applied load, material properties, and stress limits. Design procedures are described step-by-step, and examples are included to demonstrate applying the equations to size cotter joint components.
This document discusses the design of shafts that can experience twisting moments, bending moments, or a combination of both. It provides equations to determine the diameter of shafts subjected to twisting moments only based on the torque and material shear stress. Similarly, it gives equations for sizing shafts experiencing bending moments only based on the bending moment and material bending stress. For shafts with combined loads, it describes two failure theories and the resulting equivalent moment equations that can be used for design.
The document provides information about the design of machine elements course including:
1. The course is divided into 5 units covering topics such as stresses in machine members, design of shafts and couplings, fasteners and welded joints, springs and levers, and bearings and flywheels.
2. Unit II focuses on the design of shafts and couplings including designing solid and hollow shafts based on strength, rigidity and critical speed. The design of keys, keyways, rigid and flexible couplings, and knuckle joints is also covered.
3. References and standards for the design of plain bearings are provided. Sample problems related to stresses in machine members from previous examinations are given at the
Design of machine elements notes by Bhavesh Mhaskar BhaveshMhaskar
1. Machine design is the process of selecting materials, shapes, sizes, and arrangements of mechanical elements so that a machine will perform its prescribed task.
2. The document discusses machine design classification, factors in design such as stresses and materials, and failure theories.
3. Key concepts covered include stress concentration, factors of safety, types of stresses like shear and bearing stresses, and failure modes like fatigue and creep. Standard testing methods and material property diagrams are also summarized.
This document provides a summary of key concepts and definitions related to machine elements design. It includes 30 multiple choice questions and answers on topics such as factors of safety, stresses, springs, joints, gears, and shafts. The questions cover definitions, types, properties, failures, stresses, and applications of various machine elements. This summary is intended as a review of fundamental mechanical design topics for an introductory machine elements course.
Design of machine_elements 2 marks with answerMohan2405
This document provides a summary of key concepts in machine element design:
1. It defines terms like factor of safety, endurance limit, impact load, and discusses the design process phases.
2. It covers different types of loads, factors affecting endurance strength, types of stresses and failures.
3. It discusses machine elements like shafts, keys, couplings, and their design considerations.
4. It defines terms related to bolted and screwed joints like bolt designation, stresses in bolts, and applications of screwed fasteners.
5. It summarizes welding processes including common welded joints, stresses induced in eccentric loading, and when edge preparation is needed.
This document describes an experiment to determine the deflection and bending stress of a cantilever beam. A cantilever beam is clamped at one end and free at the other. Deflection measurements are taken at the free end as loads are applied. The deflection values are used to calculate the beam's Young's modulus and bending strength based on equations that relate deflection to the beam's properties and loading. Proper measurement techniques and safety precautions are outlined to ensure accurate results. The experiment is designed to analyze beam behavior under bending loads.
Fundamental of Design -Elements of Machine Designahirehemant
The document provides an introduction to machine design. It discusses that machine design is the process of selecting materials, shapes, sizes, and arrangements to create new machines or improve existing ones. The general procedure of machine design includes recognizing needs, analyzing forces, selecting materials, designing elements, modifying designs, creating detailed drawings, and production. Key considerations are the type of loads on the machine, material selection, costs, and ergonomic and aesthetic factors. Stress and strain concepts for different types of loads are also introduced.
This document provides definitions and concepts related to machine elements design. It covers topics such as factor of safety, endurance limit, impact loads, design process phases, types of loads/stresses, factors affecting endurance strength, types of fractures, spring types and properties, joints, keys, couplings, screws, welds and failures. It contains questions and answers on these topics across 4 units - stresses and strains, shafts, fasteners and joints, and springs.
This document provides an overview of basic design considerations for machine components. It discusses general design procedures and considerations, types of loads, stress-strain diagrams, types of stresses including tensile, compressive, shear, crushing, bearing, torsional, and bending stresses. It also covers concepts related to stress concentration, creep, fatigue, endurance limit, factor of safety, and theories of failure under static loads. Standard classifications and designations of various steel and alloy types are also presented.
This document is a report on stress, strain, and their measurement. It discusses stress and strain concepts such as normal stress, shear stress, tensile strain, and compressive strain. It also examines stress-strain curves and how they are used to determine material properties. Measurement devices for stress and strain are described, including strain gauges. The report concludes that stress and strain are important concepts in mechanics of materials and their measurement allows determination of material behaviors.
This document discusses the basic design considerations and general procedures for machine design. It covers the following key points in 3 sentences:
The machine design process involves recognizing customer needs, selecting mechanisms to enable desired motions, analyzing forces on components, selecting materials, sizing components, modifying designs, creating detailed drawings, and manufacturing products. General considerations for machine design include analyzing load types, selecting appropriate materials, determining component sizes and shapes, addressing friction and lubrication, and ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. Stresses within components are determined based on applied forces and material properties, and materials exhibit characteristic stress-strain behaviors under loading.
Hammad Shoaib submitted a lab report for the Mechanics of Solids course to determine various mechanical properties of materials through tensile and bend tests. The report describes procedures to develop a stress-strain curve for steel rebar and determine its yield strength, ultimate strength, modulus of elasticity, and percentage elongation. Additional experiments include a bend test to examine ductility and a tensile test on wood to find compressive strengths parallel and perpendicular to the grain.
Mechanics was among the first of the exact sciences to be developed. Its internal beauty as a mathematical discipline and its early remarkable success in accounting in quantitative detail for the motions of the Moon, Earth, and other planetary bodies had enormous influence on philosophical thought and provided impetus for the systematic development of science.
Mechanics may be divided into three branches: statics, which deals with forces acting on and in a body at rest; kinematics, which describes the possible motions of a body or system of bodies; and kinetics, which attempts to explain or predict the motion that will occur in a given situation. Alternatively, mechanics may be divided according to the kind of system studied. The simplest mechanical system is the particle, defined as a body so small that its shape and internal structure are of no consequence in the given problem. More complicated is the motion of a system of two or more particles that exert forces on one another and possibly undergo forces exerted by bodies outside of the system.
The principles of mechanics have been applied to three general realms of phenomena. The motions of such celestial bodies as stars, planets, and satellites can be predicted with great accuracy thousands of years before they occur. (The theory of relativity predicts some deviations from the motion according to classical, or Newtonian, mechanics; however, these are so small as to be observable only with very accurate techniques, except in problems involving all or a large portion of the detectable universe.) As the second realm, ordinary objects on Earth down to microscopic size (moving at speeds much lower than that of light) are properly described by classical mechanics without significant corrections. The engineer who designs bridges or aircraft may use the Newtonian laws of classical mechanics with confidence, even though the forces may be very complicated, and the calculations lack the beautiful simplicity of celestial mechanics. The third realm of phenomena comprises the behaviour of matter and ele
This document provides a summary of key concepts and formulas related to mechanics of solids. It defines stress, strain, Hooke's law, shear stress and strain, Poisson's ratio, Young's modulus, bulk modulus, lateral and longitudinal strain, elastic limit, and principal stresses and planes. It also summarizes concepts related to analysis of plane trusses including perfect and imperfect frames, methods of joints and sections. Finally, it defines thin cylinders and provides formulas for circumferential and longitudinal stress and strain in thin cylindrical shells under internal pressure.
The document discusses machine design and provides information on various related topics. It defines machine design as the process of fixing dimensions for machine components. It describes the various steps in the design process, including problem definition, synthesis, analysis, evaluation, and production. It also discusses types of designs, factors influencing designs, considerations for designs, and selection of engineering materials. The document provides information on stresses, strains, stress-strain diagrams, and modulus of elasticity. It covers topics like torsion, impact loading, principal stresses, and eccentric loading. Examples of design problems are also included.
An impact test determines a material's behavior under shock loading by using a pendulum or dropped weight to break a test specimen. It measures the material's toughness and ability to absorb energy without fracturing. Common impact tests include the Izod and Charpy tests which use a swinging pendulum, and drop weight tests. Factors like temperature, composition, and microstructure affect impact properties. Instrumented impact testing provides more detailed data on load over time during fracture compared to basic pass/fail tests. Impact testing is important for evaluating materials used in applications like transportation and power generation where impact resistance affects safety.
This document discusses various topics related to mechanical design including types of loads and stresses, theories of failure, stress concentration, fatigue, creep, and design of cotter joints. It defines stress and strain, describes different types of loading and the resulting stresses. It discusses various theories of failure for predicting failure under different stress conditions. It also covers stress concentration, factors affecting it, and methods to reduce it. Fatigue behavior is described using S-N curves and endurance limits. Creep behavior and different creep stages are outlined. Design of cotter joints is explained focusing on its components and advantages.
Machine elements are basic mechanical components that are combined to form machines. They experience various stresses from forces like loads, temperature changes, and vibrations. Stresses produce strains in the elements. The relationship between stress and strain is linear within the elastic limit according to Hooke's law. Different types of stresses like tensile, compressive, shear, and bearing are discussed along with the corresponding strains. Material properties important for design like modulus of elasticity, Poisson's ratio, and stress-strain diagrams are also introduced. Factors to consider for selecting appropriate materials and factors of safety for machine elements are outlined.
lecturenote_1177425455CAPTER TWO-Design for static strength.pdfPraveen Kumar
1) The document discusses static strength and load design. It describes how static loads do not change over time and can produce tension, compression, shear, bending or torsion stresses.
2) Ideally, strength tests would match the actual loading conditions and part geometry, but this is often not feasible. Instead, published material properties are used, which provides less information for design.
3) Stress concentrations occur where there are geometric changes like holes, notches or threads and increase the stresses beyond nominal values. Various stress concentration factors are used to relate actual and nominal stresses.
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Design of Machine Elements 2 mark Question and Answers
1. Design of Machine Elements
2 Mark Question & Answers
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2. UNIT-1
Design for Static Load or Steady Stresses
1.Define factor of safety
The ratio between maximum stresses to working stress is known as factor of safety.
Factor of safety = Maximum stress / Working stress
2.What are the various phases of design process?
i.Recognition of need.
ii.Definition of problem
iii.Synthesis
iv.Analysis and optimization
v.Evaluation
vi.Presentation
3.How the machine design may be classified?
a. Adaptive design
b. Developed design
c. New design
d. Rational design
e. Empirical design
f. Industrial design
4. What are the types of loads that can act on machine components?
a. Steady load
b. Variable load
c. Shock load
d. Impact load
5.Differentiate between resilience and toughness.
Resilience is the property of the material to absorb energy and to resist shock and impact
loads. This property is essential for spring materials. Toughness is the property of the
material to resist fracture due to high impact load. This property is desirable in parts sub-
jected to shock and impact loads
6.Define Creep.
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3. When a part is subjected to a constant stress at high temperature for a long period of time,
it will undergo a slow and permanent deformation called creep.
7.What are the factors affecting selection of material for machine element?
1. Load applied
2. Purpose and operating conditions of the part.
3. Suitability for manufacture.
4. Minimum weight and optimal size
5. Availability and cost.
8.Define working stress.
When designing machine parts it is desirable to keep the stress lower than the maximum
or ultimate stress at which the failure of the material takes place. This is known as work-
ing stress or design process
9.How the allowable stress is estimated in ductile and brittle materials?
For ductile materials
Allowable stresses = yield stress / factor of safety
For brittle materials
Allowable stresses = ultimate stress/factor of safety.
10.Define fatigue
When a material is subjected to repeated stress, it fails at stresses below the yield point
stress; such type of failure of the material is called fatigue.
11.Load
It is defined as any external force acting upon a machine part. The following four types
of the load are important from the subject point of view:
1. Dead or steady load. A load is said to be a dead or steady load, when it does not change
in magnitude or direction.
2. Live or variable load.A load is said to be a live or variable load, when it changes con-
tinually.
3. Suddenly applied or shock loads. A load is said to be a suddenly applied or shock load,
when it is suddenly applied or removed.
4. Impact load. A load is said to be an impact load, when it is applied with some initial
velocity.
12. Stress
When some external system of forces or loads act on a body, the internal forces (equal and
Dr.Mahalingam College of Engg & Tech-Design of Machine Elements Two Marks
4. opposite) are set up at various sections of the body, which resist the external forces. This
internal force per unit area at any section of the body is known as unit stress or simply a
stress. It is denoted by a Greek letter sigma σ.
Mathematically,
Stress, σ = P/A
whereP = Forceorloadactingonabody, andA = Cross − sectionalareaofthebody.
13.What is an eccentric loading?
Eccentric load is basically defined as the load whose line of action does not pass through
the axis of the column, but also line of action of load passes through a point away from
the axis of the column. In simple, we can say that when a load will act away from the axis
of the column then that load will be termed as eccentric load.
Distance between the axis of the column and line of action of eccentric load will be termed
as eccentricity and eccentricity will be indicated by e.
(e.g) c-clamps, punching machines, brackets, offset connecting links etc.
14.State different theories of failures.
1. Maximum principal stress theory (or) Rankines theory
2. Maximum shear stress theory (or) Guest’s theory
3. Maximum principal strain theory (or) Saint Vanant theory
4. Maximum distribution energy theory
5. Maximum strain energy theory
3.Write the bending equation.
M/I = E/R = Fs/Y
M – Bending moment
I - Moment of intertia
E - Youngs modulus
R - Radius of the shaft
Fs – Shear stress
Y - Distance from neutral axis
16.Write the torsion equation.
T/J = Cθ/L = Fs/R T – Torque J - Polar moment of intertia C- Rigidity modulus Ø –
Angle of twist L – Length of the shaft Fs – Shear stress R - Radius of the shaft
17.Differentiate between direct stress and bending stress.
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5. Direct stress: Load is applied axially, the stress distribution is uniform throughout the
cross section. Bending stress: load is applied laterally, ie) perpendicular to the axis.
UNIT-2
Design for fluctuating and impact loads
1.Define fatigue
When a material is subjected to repeated stress, it fails at stresses below the yield point
stress; such type of failure of the material is called fatigue
2.What is principle stress and principle plane?
A plane which has no shear stress is called principle plane the corresponding stress is
called principle stress.
3.Define stress concentration and stress concentration factor.
Stress concentration is the increase in local stresses at points of rapid change in cross
section or discontinuities. Stress concentration factor is the ratio of maximum stress at
critical section to the nominal stress.
4.What are the types of variable stresses?
a.Completely reversed or cyclic stresses
b.Fluctuating stresses
c.Repeated stresses
5. Define Endurance limit.
Endurance limit is the maximum value of com an infinite number 106
of cycles without
failure.
6.Define factor of safety for fatigue loading.
Factor of safety for fatigue loading = endurance limit stress/Design stress
7.What are the factors affecting endurance strength of a material?
1. load
2. surface finish
3. size
4. Temperature
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6. 5. impact
6. reliability
8.Define principal stress.
The direct stresses acting along the principal planes (which have no shear stress) in a
strained material is known as principal stresses.
9.Differentiate between repeated stress and reversed stress.
Repeated stress refers to a stress varying from zero to a maximum value of same nature.
Reversed stress or cyclic stress varies from one value of tension to the same value of com-
pression.
10.What is Impact load?
Sometimes machine members are subjected to load with a sudden impact due to falling or
hitting one object on another. The load produced due to these actions is known as the Im-
pact load. The stress produced in the machine members due to the Impact load is known
as the Impact stress
11.What are the Methods of Reducing Stress Concentration?
Providing Fillet Radius, Undercutting and Notch
12.What does ‘Shock Loading’ mean?
Shock Loading’ refers to a sudden and drastic increase of load similar to a ‘hammering’
effect. The most common occurrence is when a load is dropped onto the ball transfer units
from a height or when ball units travel over an uneven surface, causing uneven distribu-
tion of load.
UNIT-3
Design of Shafts, Keys and Couplings
1. Define shaft.
A shaft is a rotating machine element which is used to transmit power from one place to
another. Shaft is used for the transmission of torque and bending moment.
2. Differentiate between shaft and axle.
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7. An axle, through similar in shape to the shaft, is a stationary machine element and is used
for transmission of bending moment only. It simply acts as a support for some rotating
body.
3. What is spindle?
A spindle is a short shaft that imparts motion either to a cutting tool or to a workpiece.
4. What are the materials used for shafts.
For ordinary shafts – mild steel For high strength shafts – alloy steel such as Nickel, Ni-Cr
steels (or) Cr – V steels.
5. What are the types of shafts and their importance?
1. Transmission shafts – These shafts transmit power between the source and the ma-
chines absorbing power. These shafts carry machine parts such as pulleys, gears etc. they
are subjected to bending in addition to twisting. 2. Machine shafts – these shafts form an
integrated part of the machine itself. The crankshaft is an example of machine shaft.
6.What are various types of stresses induced in the shafts.
1. Shear stresses due to transmission of torque.
2. Bending stresses.
3. Stresses due to combined torsional and bending loads.
7. What are standard sizes of transmission shafts?
1. 25mm to 60mm with 5mm steps.
2. 60mm to 110mm with 10mm steps.
3. 110mm to 140mm with 15mm steps.
4. 140mm to 500mm with 20mm steps.
Standard length – 5m, 6m and 7m.
8. On what basis the shafts are designed.
1. Based on rigidity and stiffness
2. Based on strength 3. Based on critical speed.
9. Differentiate the hollow shaft and solid shaft.
The hollow shafts are used in marine work. These shafts are stronger per kg of material
and they may be forged on a mandrel, thus making the material more homogenous than a
solid shaft.
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8. 10. Give examples for shafts subjected to axial load in addition to torsion and bending
loads.
a. propeller shafts of ships
b. shafts for driving worm gears
c. main shaft of Kaplan turbines.
11. What are the desirable properties for the materials for shafts and axles?
a. sufficient high strength
b. a low sensitivity to stress concentration
c. ability to withstand heat and case hardening treatment.
d. good machinability
12. How the shafts are designed when it is subjected to twisting moment only?
When the shaft is subjected to torque only, then it is designed based on torsion equation.
13. Why rotating shaft are generally made with circular cross section?
Stress distribution pattern will be uniform throughout the circular cross section.
14. Define Torsional stiffness of shaft.
It is defined as the resisting strength of a shaft to torsional load. Mathematically it can be
calculated by the formula.
15. If the shaft is subjected to torsion and bending moment, the shaft diameter can be
determined based on the two theories namely
Guest’s theory and Rankine’s theory.
16. What are the ways of improving lateral rigidity of shafts?
1. maintaining proper bearing clearances
2. correct gear teeth alignment.
17. Define critical speed of a shaft.
Rotating shaft tends to vibrate violently in transverse direction at certain speeds known as
critical (or) whirling speed. When the natural frequency of vibration is equal to the speed
of the shaft, resonance will occur. Such a value of natural frequency is called critical or
whirling speed.
18. State any two reasons for preferring hollow shaft over solid shaft.
1. For some weight of shaft, hollow shaft can transmit 1.5 times the torque transmitted by
solid shaft.
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9. 2. For a particular power transmission hollow shaft requires minimum weight.
19. What is column factor?
If a long shaft subjected to axial load (compressive load) in addition to torsion and bend-
ing, a factor must be introduced to take the column effect into account.
20. What is key?
Key is an element which is used to connect two machine parts for preventing motion of
rotation with respect to each other.
21. Name the stresses induced in a taper key.
1. shear stress
2. crushing stress
22. Name the types of keys.
1. saddle key
2. tangent key
3. sunk key
4. round key and taper pin
23. How sunk keys are provided?
Sunk keys are provided half in the key way of the shaft and half in the key way of the hub
or boss of the pulley.
24. List various types of sunk keys.
1. Rectangular sunk key
2. Square sunk key
3. Parallel head key
4. Gib head key
5. Feather key
6. woodruff key
25. What is a keyway?
Keyway is a slot or recess in a shaft and hob of the pulley to accommodate a key.
26. What is gib head hey? What is the advantages?
In a rectangular sunk key with a head at one end is known as gib head key. It is usually
provided to facilitate the removal of key.
27. What is feather key?
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10. A key attached to one member of a pair and which permits relative axial movement is
known as feather key. It is a special type of parallel key which transmits a turning mo-
ment and also permits axial movement.
28. What is woodruff key? State its application.
It is piece from a cylindrical disc having segmental cross section. A woodruff key is capa-
ble of tilting in a recess milled out in the shaft by a cutter having the same curvature as the
disc from which the key is made. They are largely used in machine tool and automobile
construction.
29. What are advantages and disadvantages of a woodruff key?
1. It accommodates itself to any taper in the hub or boss of the mating piece. 2. It is useful
on tapering shaft end. Its extra depth in the shaft prevents any tendency to turn over in its
keyway.
30. What are the two types of saddle keys?
1. flat saddle key 2. hollow saddle key
31. What are round keys?
The round keys are circular in section and fit into holes drilled partly in the shaft and
partly in the hub.
32. What are splines? The keys are made integral with the shaft which fits in the keyways
broached in the hub. Such shafts are known as splined shafts. These shafts usually have
four, six, ten or sixteen splines. The splined shafts are relatively stronger than shafts hav-
ing a single keyway.
33. What are various forces acting on a sunk key?
1. Forces due to fit of the key in its keyway.
2. Forces due torque transmitted by the shafts.
34. List the various purposes of shaft couplings?
1. To provide for the connection of shafts of units that is manufactured separately and to
provide for disconnection for repairs or alternations.
2. To provide misalignment of the shafts or to introduce mechanical flexibility.
3. To introduce protection against overloads.
4. To reduce the transmission of shock loads from one shaft to another.
36. List out the requirements of a shaft coupling?
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11. 1. It should be easy to connect or disconnect.
2. It should transmit the full power of the shaft
3. It should hold the shafts in perfect alignment.
4. It should have no projecting parts.
37. What is rigid coupling? What are its types?
It is used to connect two shafts which are perfectly aligned. The types are 1. sleeve or
muff coupling
2. clamp or split muff or compression coupling
3. flange coupling.
38. What is flexible coupling? What are its types?
Flexible coupling is a type of coupling used to connect two shafts having both lateral and
angular misalignment.
Types: a) Bushed pin type coupling
b) Universal coupling
c) Oldham’s coupling
39. What is a flange coupling?
It is a coupling having two seperate cast iron flanges. Each flange is mounted on the shaft
end and keyed to it. The faces are turned up at right angle to the axis of the shaft. One of
the flange has a projected portion and the other flange has a corresponding recess. This
helps to bring the shafts into line and maintain alignment.
40. What are various types of flange coupling?
1. unprotected type flange coupling
2. protected type flange coupling
3. marine type flange coupling
41.What is the difference between rigid and flexible coupling?
Rigid coupling is used to connect two shafts which are perfectly aligned. Flexible cou-
pling is used to connect two shafts having both lateral and angular misalignment.
42.List any two methods used for manufacturing of shafts.
1. cold rolling
2. hot rolling
3. turning or grinding from rough bars.
43.What is the effect of keyway cut into the shaft?
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12. The keyway cut into the shaft reduces the load carrying capacity of the shaft. This is
due to the stress concentration near the corners of the keyway and reduction in the cross
sectional area of the shaft. In other words the torsional strength of the shaft is reduced.
UNIT-4
Design of Springs
1. What is spring and where it is employed?
A spring is an elastic body, which distorts when loaded and recover its original shape
when the load is removed. It finds applications in many places such as automobiles, rail-
way wagons, brakes, clutches, watches and so on.
2. By what materials springs can made?
Springs are made of oil tempered carbon steel containing 0.6% to 0.7% carbon and 0.6%
to 1% manganese. Phosper bronze, monel metal, beryllium, copper are used for special
purpose.
3. What type of spring is used in Rams bottom safety valve?
Helical tension spring.
4. What are functions of the spring?
a. To measure forces in spring balance, meters and engine indicators.
b. To store energy.
5. Name various types of springs.
Helical springs, Spiral springs, leaf springs and disc (or) Belleville spring.
6. What is Spring Index?
It is the ratio of mean pitch diameter to the diameter of the wire.
7. What are Active and Inactive coils?
The coils which are free to defect under load is called active coils and the coils which do
not take part in deflection of a spring is called inactive coils.
8. When the helical spring is cut into two halves, the stiffness of the resulting spring
will be
Doubled
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13. 9. Define the term “Spring Rate”?
It is defined as the load required per unit deflection. It is also called as stiffness of the
spring.
10.Define surging of springs
The spring material is subjected to higher stresses, which may cause early fatigue failure
of springs. This effect is called as surging of springs.
11.What material is used for leaf spring?
Plain carbon steel having 0.9% to 1% carbon is annealed condition is normally used leaf
springs chrome vanadium and silica manganese steels are used for the better de springs.
12.What are the functions a rebound clip and a U clip in a leaf spring?
A rebound and U clips are used for holding the leaves of the springs together.
13.What is nipping of laminated leaf spring? Discuss its roll in spring design.
Pre stressing of leaf springs is obtained by a difference of radii of curvature known as
nipping. The initial gap can be adjusted so that under max. load conditions the stress in
all the leaves will be same or, if desired the stress is the full length leaves may be less.
14.What are the end conditions of springs?
a. Plain end.
b. Plain and ground end.
c. Squared end.
d. Squared and ground end.
15.What is buckling of springs?
The helical compression springs behaves like a column and buckler at a comparative small
load when the length of the spring is move than four times the mean coil diameter.
16. Define solid length of helical spring.
When compressions spring is compressed until the coils come in contact with each other,
then the spring is said to be solid and resulting length is called solid length.
17. Define free length of a helical spring?
It is the length of the spring in free or unloaded condition.
18. Why the clearance is provided between adjacent of a helical spring?
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14. To prevent closing of the coils during service with maximum working load.
19. Define the term spring stiffness (or) spring rate.
It is defined as the load required per unit defection of the spring.
20. Define pitch of the spring coil.
Pitch of the coil is defined as the axial distance between adjacent coils uncompressed
state.
UNIT-5
Design of Bearings
1. What is a bearing?
Bearing is a machine member, used to support the axles and power transmishafts, directs
the motion of shafts and also reduce friction between contact surfawhile carrying the load.
2. Classify the bearings.
a. Based on nature of contact between bearing surfaces.
1. Sliding contact bearing.
2. Rolling contact (or) Antifriction bearing.
b. Based on load applied.
1. Radial bearing (Circumferentially loaded)
2. Thrust bearing (Axially loaded)
3. What are the types of sliding contact bearings.
1. Zero film bearing.
2. Thin film bearing.
3. Thick film (or) Hydrodynamic bearing.
4. Externally pressurized (or) Hydrostatic bearing.
5. Pivot bearing.
6. Collar bearing.
4. What are the bearing materials.
Aluminium alloy, Copper alloy, Babbit, Cast Iron Steel, Silver etc.
5. What is meant by journal bearing?
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15. A sliding contact bearing that supports load in a radial direction and there is sliding ac-
tion along the circumference of circle is called as circle journal bearing. It consists of two
parts. 1. Shaft. 2. Sleeve (or) Bearing.
6. Differentiate between full journal bearing and partial journal bearing.
In full journal bearing, the Shaft (journal) is fully covered by bearing where as in partial
journal bearing, the shaft is partly covered by the bearing.
7. What is Hydro static bearing?
Bearings which can support steady loads without any relative motion between the journal
and the bearing is called as hydro static (or) externally pressurized lubricated bearing.
This is achieved by forcing externally pressurized lubricant between the members.
8.What is lubricant and why is it employed?
Lubricants are used in bearings to reduce friction between the rubbing surfaces and to
carry away the heat generated by friction. It also protects the bearing against corrosion.
9. List the terms used in journal bearing.
Diametral clearance, clearance ratio, Eccentricity, Minimum oil film thickness, Attitude
(or) eccentricity ratio.
10. Define Diametral clearance and Diametral clearance ratio.
Diametral clearance is the difference between diameters of bearing and journal. Diame-
tral clearance ratio is the ratio of diametral clearance to the diameter of the journal.
11. Define eccentricity and attitude.
Eccentricity is the radial distance between centre of the bearing and the displaced centre
of bearing under load. Attitude (or) eccentricity ratio is the ratio of the eccentricity to the
radial clearance.
12. What is minimum oil film thickness?
It is the minimum distance between the bearing and the journal under complete lubrica-
tion condition.
13. What is long and short bearing.
It the ratio of length to diameter of journal is less than 1, then it is short bearing, on the
other hand, if l/d is greater than 1 then the bearing is known as long bearing.
14. Define bearing characteristic number.
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16. The term ZN/P is called as bearing characteristic number. Where, Z = Absolute viscosity
N = Speed of journal P = Bearing pressure.
15. Define Bearing modulus.
The value of co-efficient of friction varies with the variation of bearing characteristic num-
ber (ZN/P). The value (ZN/P) for which the value of is minimum is identified as bearing
modulus.
16.Define Anti friction bearing.
The contact between the bearing surfaces is rolling and it has a very low friction, then he
bearing is called as rolling contact bearing (or) Anti friction bearing.
17. What are the components of rolling contact bearings?
1. Outer race
2. Inner race 3. Rolling element 4. Cage or Seperator
18. Name various ball bearings.
1. Deep groove ball bearing 2. Self aligning bearing 3. Angular contact 4. Filling notch
bearing 5. Double row bearing.
19. What are the types of roller bearings?
1. Cylindrical roller bearing
2. Spherical roller bearing
3. Needle roller bearing
4. Tapered roller bearing
19. List the factors should be considered when selecting roller bearing.
1. Space availability
2. Type and amount of load
3. Speed
4. Alignment
5. Environmental conditions.
20.State the theory of lubrication?
i. Hydrostatic theory of lubrication.
ii. Hydrodynamic theory of lubrication
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