Government Engineering College, Rajkot

Question Set
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KINEMATICS AND THEORY OF MACHINES

Mechanisms and Machines
Velocity and Acceleration Analysis
Graphical and Analytical Linkage Synthesis
CAMS
Friction, Clutch and Brake
Belt Rope & Chain
Gears and Gear Trains
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Mechanisms and Machines
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 Explain Rigid link, Flexible link and Fluid link with example. 3 20 S
2 Explain the terms: 1. Lower pair 2. Higher pair 3. Kinematic link 4. Mechanism 4 22 S
3 Compare and discuss: kinematic link, kinematic pair, and kinematic chain. 7 22 S
4 Define: Kinematic link, Kinematic chain, Mechanism, Lower pair. 4 20 w
5 Sketch and describe four bar chain mechanism. 3 22 S
6 Derive the equation of displacement, velocity and acc crank by slider craeleration of slider in 7 23 S
slider crank mechanism.
7 What are straight line mechanisms? Also explain watt’s mechanism with line diagram 4 24 S
8 What are usual types of joints in a mechanism? 3 20 w
9 Draw and explain Peaucellier mechanism and 7 22 w
10 Define the following terms. Link, Higher Pair, Mechanism, Machine 3 23 S
11 Define (1) Higher Pair (3) Structure (3) kinematic Link 3 24 S
12 Define the following terms. 3 19 w
1. Higher pair 2. Completely Constrained motion 3. Structure
13 Explain different types of kinematic pairs. 4 21 w
14 Differentiate Lower pair and Higher Pair 3 22 w
15 Explain the terms: 4 23 w
1. Higher Pair, 2. Inversion, 3. Constrain motion, 4. Degree of Freedom
16 Explain the working principle of any quick return mechanism with net sketch. 7 20 S
17 In a crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism, the distance between the fixed centers is 4 20 S
300 mm and the length of the driving crank is 150 mm. Determine the ratio of the time taken on
the cutting and return strokes
18 Enlist the quick return mechanisms and describe working of any one of them with neat sketch. 7 19 w

19 Bridges and roof of workshop uses structure element, justify with reason. 4 20 S
20 What is a machine? Giving Example, Differentiate between a machine and a structure. 3 23 w

21 Explain the condition for correct steering. Sketch and show the Davis steering mechanism and 7 22 S
discuss their advantages.
22 What do you know about inversion? Explain inversion of single slider crank mechanism with 7 24 S
sketch.
23 Explain various inversion of double slider kinematic chain with examples. 7 21 w
24 Sketch and explain any two inversions of a double slider crank chain. 7 23 w
25 Write a inversion of double slider crank and explain any one inversion of double slider crank. 4 23 S

26 What is degree of freedom in mechanism ? explain grublers crieteria. 7 23 S

27 What is degree of freedom? Write kutzbach and grubler’s criterion to plain mechanism 3 24 S

28 Apply Kutzbach’s criterion to find degree of freedom of the following mechanisms and also 4 19 w
predict the motion.
29 Define the following term: a) Kinematic chain b) Degree of freedom c) Mechanism 3 21 w
30 State and explain Grashof’s law of mechanism. 4 24 S
31 Classify different types of constrained motions. 4 22 w
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Velocity and Acceleration Analysis
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 Explain the relation between linear and angular terms: displacement, velocity and acceleration 3 20 S

2 State and prove ‘Aronhold Kennedy’s Theorem’ of three instantaneous centers. 4 20 S

3 Define rubbing velocity at a pin joint. What will be the rubbing velocity at pin joint when the two 3 20 S
links move in the same and opposite directions?
4 Find maximum velocity and acceleration for outward and return stroke for the data given in 4 20 S
above problem 4(c) and draw the displacement, velocity and acceleration diagram.

5 Show that velocity ratio for compound belt drive is given by 3 20 S

6 Draw the displacement, velocity and acceleration diagrams for a follower when it moves with 4 22 S
Uniform acceleration and retardation
7 State and prove ‘Aronhold Kennedy’s Theorem’ of three instantaneous centres. 3 22 S
8 Explain terms: relative velocity, corroilis component in acceleration, peripheral velocity 3 23 S

9 What is instantaneous center? Explain kennedys theorm. 4 23 S

10 Prove that if three links move relatively to each other they have three instantaneous centers 4 19 w
which must lie on a straight line.
12 Contrast Linear velocity & Velocity of rubbing. 3 20 w
13 Explain and prove Arnold Kennedy theorem. 3 21 w
14 Define the terms: a) Instantaneous center b) Body centrode & Space centrode c) Relative velocity 4 21 w

15 Explain coriolis component and derive its equation. 3 21 w

16 Explain klein's construction. 3 22 w
17 Explain the term rubbing velocity. 4 22 w
18 State and explain aronhold- kennedy theorem. 3 22 w
19 Explain angular velocity, linear velocity, angular acceleration and linear acceleration. 4 22 w
20 Define rubbing velocity at a pin joint. What will be the rubbing velocity at pin joint when the two 3 23 w
links move in the same and opposite direction?
21 Prove that the three bodies move relatively to each other, they have three instantaneous centres 4 23 w
and lies on a straight line.
22 Derive an expression for the magnitude and direction of Coriolis component of acceleration. 7 23 w

23 Prove that the velocity of sliding is proportional to the distance of the point of contact from the 3 23 w
pitch point.
24 Explain types of Instantaneous centers of mechanism. 3 19 w
25 Explain how velocities of slider and connecting rod are obtain in slider crank mechanism 3 24 S

26 State and explain angular-velocity ratio theorem as applicable to mechanism. 3 20 w

27 Derive the expression for velocity of sliding of the mating teeth. 4 23 S
28 In a crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism, the distance between the fixed centers is 4 20 S
300 mm and the length of the driving crank is 150 mm. Determine the ratio of the time taken on
the cutting and return strokes
29 The crank of a slider crank mechanism rotates clockwise at a constant speed of 10 rad/s. The 7 20 S
crank OA is 150 mm and connecting rod AB is 600 mm long. Determine the acceleration of
connecting rod AB, acceleration of slider B. o When crank is at 45 from inner dead center
position.
30 A four-bar mechanism ABCD, the length of the various links is given as AB =190 mm, BC = CD 7 20 S
=280 mm, AD = 500 mm. ∠BAD = 550. The crank rotates at 10 rad/s in the clock wise direction.
Determine...
31 A four-bar mechanism ABCD, the length of the various links is given as AB =190 mm, BC = CD 7 20 S
=280 mm, AD = 500 mm. ∠BAD = 550. The crank rotates at 10 rad/s in the clock wise direction.
Determine...
32 Following data relates to reciprocating steam engine having crank 14.5 cm, connecting rod 60 cm, 7 23 S
uniform speed of crank 250 rpm, radius of pin circle 15 cm, length of connecting rod between
centers 60 cm. Direction of rotation of crank is clockwise when crank has turned 30 degree from
inner dead center. Find acceleration of piston, acceleration of center of gravity of connecting rod.
The center of gravity being 22 cm from big end center(piston end connection).

33 Locate all the instantaneous centres of the slider crank mechanism as shown in Fig. The lengths of 7 22 S
crank OB and connecting rod AB 1 are 100 mm and 400 mm respectively. If the crank rotates
clockwise with an angular velocity of 10 rad/s, find: 1. Velocity of the slider A, and 2. Angular
velocity of the connecting rod AB

34 A four bar chain mechanism is to be designed, by using three precision point to generate the 7 22 S
function Y = X1.5 for the range 1 ≤ x ≤ 4 Assuming 300 starting position and 1200 finishing
position for the input link and 900 starting position and 1800 finishing position for the output link,
find the value of x , y , ɵ and φ corresponding to three precision point.

35 The crank and connecting rod of a theoretical steam engine are 0.5 m and 2 m long respectively. 7 24 S
The crank makes 180 r.p.m. in the clockwise direction. When it has turned 45° from the inner
dead centre position, determine: 1. The velocity of the piston, 2. Angular velocity of connecting
rod, 3. The velocity of point E on the connecting rod 1.5 m from the gudgeon pin, 4. Velocities of
rubbing at the pins of the crankshaft, crank and crosshead when the diameters of their pins are
50 mm, 60 mm and 30 mm respectively, 5. Position and linear velocity of any point G on the
connecting rod which has the least velocity relative to the crankshaft.

36 In the toggle mechanism, as shown in Fig., the slider D is constrained to move on a horizontal 7 19 w
path. The crank OA is rotating in the counter-clockwise direction at a speed of 180 r.p.m. The
dimensions of various links are as follows : OA = 180 mm ; CB = 240 mm ; AB = 360 mm ; and BD =
540 mm. For the given configuration, find : 1. Velocity of slider D, 2. Angular velocity of links AB,
CB and BD
37 The crank of a slider crank mechanism rotates clockwise at a constant speed of 300 r.p.m. The 7 20 w
crank is 150 mm and the connecting rod is 600 mm long. Determine : 1. Linear velocity and
acceleration of the midpoint of the connecting rod, and 2. angular velocity and angular
Acceleration of the connecting rod, at a crank angle of 45° from inner dead centre position.

38 In a four bar chain ABCD, AD is fixed and is 150 mm long. The crank AB is 40 mm long and rotates 7 21 w
at 120 r.p.m. clockwise, while the link CD = 80 mm oscillates about D. BC and AD are of equal
length. Find the angular velocity of link CD when angle BAD = 60º.

39 An engine mechanism is shown in fig. The crank CB=100mm and the connecting rod BA=300 mm 7 21 w
with G point 100 mm from B. In the position shown, the crank shaft has a speed of 75 rad/sec and
an angular acceleration of 1200 rad/sec2. Find 1. velocity of G and angular velocity of AB and 2.
acceleration of G and angular acceleration of AB.

40 The mechanism of a machine, as shown in Figure, has the following dimensions: O A = 1 100 mm, 7 22 w
AC = 700 mm, BC = 200 mm, O C = 200 mm, O E = 400 mm, O D = 200 mm 3 2 2 and BD = 150
mm. The crank O1A rotates at a uniform speed of 100 rad/s. Find the velocity of the point E of the
bell crank lever by instantaneous center method.

41 Figure shows configuration of an engine mechanism. The dimensions are the following: Crank OA 7 22 w
= 200 mm; Connecting rod AB = 600 mm; distance of center of mass from crank end, AD = 200
mm. At the instant, the crank has an angular velocity of 50 rad/s clockwise and an angular
acceleration of 800 rad/s2. Calculate the (i) velocity of D and angular velocity of AB (ii)
acceleration of D and angular acceleration of AB
42 For the configuration of a slider crank mechanism shown in Fig.1. Determine: (i) the acceleration 7 23 w
of the slider (ii) the acceleration of point E (iii) the angular acceleration of the link AB. The crank
OA rotates at 200 r.p.m. clockwise. OA = 500 mm, AB = 1500 mm, AE = 450 mm. Fig.1

11 Following data related to reciprocating steam engine as shown in fig. When the crank has turned 7 19 w
30° from inner dead centre.
Find: (i) Acceleration of piston (ii) Acceleration of C point on connecting rod.
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Graphical and Analytical Linkage Synthesis
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 Explain briefly dimensional synthesis. 4 22 S
2 Explain briefly dimensional synthesis. 4 24 S
3 Formulate freudenstein’s equation. 4 20 w
4 Derive Freudenstein's equation for four bar mechanism. 7 21 w
5 Explain in brief Function, Path & Motion Generation 4 20 S
6 Explain the terms: Function Generation, Path Generation, Motion Generation 3 22 S
7 Explain path function generation and motion function generation. 1 7 24 S
8 Explain in brief Function, Path & Motion Generation. 3 20 w
9 What is synthesis? Explain type of synthesis. 3 23 S
10 List and describe the three phases of synthesis. 3 19 w
11 Explain analytic synthesis for four bar mechanism. 3 23 S
12 Construct two position synthesis of single slider crank mechanism by relative pole method. 4 19 w

13 Explain two position synthesis of four bar chain mechanism by pole method. 7 23 w
14 Construct three position synthesis of single slider crank mechanism by relative pole method. 4 21 w

15 Explain the term coupler curves. 3 22 w

16 Formulate freudenstein’s equation. 4 22 S
17 Synthesize a four-bar mechanism to meet the following instantaneous conditions for input output 7 20 S
links: θ = 600, θ = 900 2 4 ω = 3 rad/sec, ω = 2 rad/sec 2 4 α = -1 rad/sec2, α = 0 2 4 1
18 Synthesize a four-bar mechanism to meet the following instantaneous conditions for input output 7 20 S
links: θ = 600, θ = 900 2 4 ω = 3 rad/sec, ω = 2 rad/sec 2 4 α = -1 rad/sec2,
α=0241
19 Design a four-bar chain mechanism, governed by the function y= 2x2 for the range 2 ≤ x ≤ 4 7 20 S
Assuming θ vary between 400 and 1200 for the input link and ϕ vary between 600 and 1320 for
the output link. Find the value of x , y , ϕ and φ corresponding to three precision point.

20 Explain chebychev spacing method 4 22 w

21 State chebishev spacing for mechanism and find three precision points for the function f(x) = x1.3 7 23 S
in the interval 0≤x ≤ 6 , take θc = 60°, Φ1 = 50° and ΔΦ = 100°
22 Explain three position synthesis for four bar mechanism. 4 23 S
23 Design a four-bar mechanism to co-ordinate the input and output angles as follows: (hint: use 7 24 S
Freudenstein’s equation) Input angles = 15°, 30°, and 45°; Output angles = 30°, 40°, and 55°.

24 A four bar mechanism is to be designed, by using three precision points, to generate the function 7 19 w
y = x1.5 , for the range 1 ≤ x ≤ 4 . Assuming 30° starting position and 120° finishing position for the 22 w
input link and 90° starting position and 180° finishing position for the output link, find the values
of x, y, θ and φ corresponding to the three precision points.

25 A four bar mechanism is to be designed, by using three precision points, to generate the function 7 21 w
y = x 1.5 , for the range 1 ≤ x ≤ 4 . Assuming 30° starting position and 120° finishing position for
the input link and 90° starting position and 180° finishing position for the output link, find the
values of x, y, θ and φ corresponding to the three precision points.

26 A four-bar mechanism is used to generate the function y = 1/x for the range 1≤x≤3. Find the three- 7 23 w
precision position from Chebyshev spacing, if the initial values of the crank angle and follower
angle is 30° and 200° respectively. Take Δθ = Δφ = 90°. Find the corresponding values of θ and φ.
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CAMS
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 Draw the cam profile operating knife edge follower from following data 7 20 S
2 Explain with sketches the different types of cams and followers 7 20 S
3 Create displacement diagram for Simple Harmonic motion for desired dimensions. 3 22 S

4 Explain various application of cam. 3 23 S

5 State the type of motion for follower. Explain any one type of motion with neat sketch. 4 23 S

6 Define for cam (1) Prime Circle (2) Pitch Circle (3) Pressure Angle 3 24 S
7 Give classification of follower in different way. 4 24 S
8 Explain various motion of follower. 4 24 S
9 Classify followers & explain with neat sketch. 4 20 w
10 Classify different types of cams according to types of shape. 3 22 w
11 Classify and draw different follower displacement diagram. 4 22 w
12 Classify and elaborate the types of followers with a neat sketch. 7 23 w
13 Draw the profile of the cam when the roller follower moves with cycloidal motion during out 7 22 S
stroke and return stroke, as given below : 1. Out stroke with maximum displacement of 31.4 mm
during 180° of cam rotation, 2. Return stroke for the next 150° of cam rotation, 3. Dwell for the
remaining 30° of cam rotation. The minimum radius of the cam is 15 mm and the roller diameter
of the follower is 10 mm. The axis of the roller follower is offset by 10 mm towards right from the
axis of cam shaft.

14 A cam is to be designed for a knife-edge follower with the following data: 1.Cam lift = 40 mm 7 24 S
during 90° of cam rotation with SHM. 2.Dwell for the next 30°. 3.During the next 60° of cam
rotation, the follower returns to its original position with SHM. 4.Dwell during the remaining 180°.
Draw the profile of the cam when the line of stroke is offset 20 mm from the axis of the camshaft.
The radius of the base circle of the cam is 40 mm.

15 Construct a cam, with a minimum radius of 30 mm, rotating clockwise at a uniform speed is to be 7 19 w
designed to give a roller follower, at the end of a valve rod, motion described below : 1. To raise
the valve through 50 mm during 120° rotation of the cam ; 2. To keep the valve fully raised
through next 30°; 3. To lower the valve during next 60°; and 4. To keep the valve closed during
rest of the revolution i.e. 150° ; The diameter of the roller is 20 mm and the diameter of the cam
shaft is 25 mm. Draw the profile of the cam when the line of stroke of the valve rod passes
through the axis of the cam shaft, The displacement of the valve, while being raised and lowered,
is to take place with simple harmonic motion.

16 A cam is to be designed for a knife edge follower with the following data : 1. Cam lift = 40 mm 7 20 w
during 90° of cam rotation with simple harmonic motion. 2. Dwell for the next 30°. 3. During the
next 60° of cam rotation, the follower returns to its original position with simple harmonic
motion. 4. Dwell during the remaining 180°. Draw the profile of the cam when the line of stroke
of the follower passes through the axis of the cam shaft. The radius of the base circle of the cam
is 40 mm.
17 From the following data draw the profile of a cam in which the follower moves with S.H.M. during 7 23 w
ascent while it moves with uniform accelerated motion during descent: Lift of follower = 4 cm;
Least radius of cam = 5 cm; Angle of ascent = 48°; Angle of dwell between ascent and descent =
42°; Angle of descent = 60°; The diameter of roller = 3 cm; Distance between line of action of the
follower and the axis of cam = 2 cm.

18 Follower to move out through distance of 40mm during (ii) Follower to dwell for next 80°. (iii) 100° 20 S
Follower to return to its initial position during 90°. (iv) Follower to dwell for remaining cam
rotation The cam shaft rotates at 900rpm. The minimum radius of cam is 50mm and line of
follower is offset 15mm from the axis of the cam and displacement to take place with uniform
acceleration and retardation for both inward and outward stroke.

19 A cam is to be designed for a knife edge follower with the following data : 1. Cam lift = 40 mm 7 22 S
during 90° of cam rotation with simple harmonic motion. 2. Dwell for the next 30°. 3. During the
next 60° of cam rotation, the follower returns to its original position with simple harmonic
motion. 4. Dwell during the remaining 180°. Draw the profile of the cam when the line of stroke is
offset 20 mm from the axis of the cam shaft. The radius of the base circle of the cam is 40 mm.
Determine the maximum velocity and acceleration of the follower during its ascent and descent,
if the cam rotates at 240 r.p.m

20 Draw the cam profile for roller follower of 30 mm diameter having lift of follower ( ascend) 50 7 23 S
mm during 90° of cam rotation with SHM, follower having 30° of dwell period, the follower with
decent to its original position during 90° of cam rotation with uniform acceleration and
deacceleration it remains rest for rest of the cam operation. Least radius of cam 50 mm, if it
rotates 300 rpm find maximum velocity and acceleration during ascent and decent.

21 Construct a cam, with a minimum radius of 50 mm, rotating clockwise at a uniform speed, is 7 19 w
required to give a knife edge follower the motion as described below : 1. To move outwards
through 40 mm during 100° rotation of the cam ; 2. To dwell for next 80° ; 3. To return to its
starting position during next 90°, and 4. To dwell for the rest period of a revolution i.e. 90°. Draw
the profile of the cam when the line of stroke of the follower is off-set by 15 mm. The
displacement of the follower is to take place with uniform acceleration and uniform retardation.

22 Design a cam for operating the exhaust valve of an oil engine. It is required to give equal uniform 7 21 w
acceleration and retardation during opening and closing of the valve each of which corresponds
to 60º of cam rotation. The valve must remain in the fully open position for 20º of cam rotation.
The lift of the valve is 37.5mm and the least radius of the cam is 40mm. The follower is provided
with a roller of radius 20mm and its line of stroke passes through the axis of cam.

23 A cam rotating CW at a uniform speed of 1000 rpm is required to give a roller follower the motion 7 21 w
defined below: 1. Follower move outwards through 50 mm during 120º of cam rotation 2.
Follower to dwell for next 60º of cam rotation 3. Follower to return to its starting position during
next 90º of cam rotation 4. Follower to dwell for the rest of the cam rotation. The minimum
radius of the cam is 50 mm and diameter of roller is 10mm. The line of stroke of the follower is
off set by 20mm from the axis of the cam shaft. If the displacement of the follower takes place
with uniform and equal acceleration and retardation on both the outward and return strokes,
draw the profile of cam.

24 Construct cam profile for knife edge follower with offset to right by 15 mm. Minimum radius of 7 22 w
the cam = 30 mm, stroke of the follower = 24 mm. angle of rise = 90O, dwell after rise = 60O,
angle of return = 120O, dwell after return for the rest of the period. Follower move outward with
uniform velocity and return back with simple harmonic motion. The cam is rotating in clockwise
direction.
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Friction, Clutch and Brake
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 Discuss the various types of the brakes 4 22 S
2 Write a short note on internal expanding shoe brake. 3 23 S
3 What you know about band brake? explain with neat sketch also state its advantages and 7 24 S
disadvantages.
4 Explain Self locking brake 19 w
5 Explain internal expanding shoe brake. 4 20 w
6 Describe working principle of internal expanding shoe brake with a neat sketch. 3 21 w
7 Classify the different type of brakes. 3 22 w
8 Write a short note on internal expanding shoe brake. 3 23 w
9 A bicycle and rider of mass 100 kg are travelling at the rate of 16 km/h on a level road. A brake is 7 22 S
applied to the rear wheel which is 0.9 m in diameter and this is the only resistance acting. How far
will the bicycle travel and how many turns will it make before it comes to rest? The pressure
applied on the brake is 100 N and µ = 0.05.
10 Explain with reason the case in which the shoe of the single shoe brake will be pivoted. 3 19 w

11 Show cone clutch with sketch. 3 22 S

12 Describe with neat sketch working of single friction clutch. 4 23 S
13 Draw and label main components of cone clutch. 3 24 S
14 The inner and outer radii of a single plate clutch are 40 mm and 80 mm respectively. Determine 4 19 w
the maximum, minimum and the average pressure when the axial force is 3 kN.

15 Draw a neat sketch of single plate clutch and also label each component. 3 19 w
16 Explain cone clutch with sketch. 3 20 w
17 A multi disc clutch has three discs on the driving shaft and two on the driven shaft. The outside 7 21 w
diameter of the contact surfaces is 240mm and inside diameter 120mm. Assuming uniform wear
and coefficient of friction as 0.3, find the maximum axial intensity of pressure between the discs
for transmitting 25 KW at 1575 rpm.
18 Describe with a neat sketch the working of a single plate clutch. 4 21 w
19 Explain the working of multi plate clutch with neat sketch. 4 22 w
20 Distinguish between brakes and clutches. 3 23 w
21 A multiplate clutch has three pairs of contact surfaces. The outer and inner radii of the contact 4 23 w
surfaces are 100 mm and 50 mm respectively. The axial spring force is limited to 1 kN. Assuming
uniform wear, find the power transmitted at 1500 rpm. Take µ =0.35.

22 Define the following terms: (1) Dry friction (2) Film friction (3) Limiting angle of friction 3 20 S

23 Define the terms: a) Dry friction b) film friction c) limiting angle of friction 3 21 w
24 Static friction (iii) Solid (ii) Dynamic Friction (iv) Fluid Friction 3 23 w
25 Explain solid friction, rolling friction and greasy friction. 3 20 w
26 A vehicle moving on a rough plane inclined at 10° with the horizontal at a speed of 36 km/h has a 4 19 w
wheel base 1.8 metres. The centre of gravity of the vehicle is 0.8 metre from the rear wheels and
0.9 metre above the inclined plane. Find the distance travelled by the vehicle before coming to
rest and the time taken to do so when The vehicle moves up the plane. The brakes are applied to
all the four wheels and the coefficient of friction is 0.5.
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Belt Rope & Chain
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 Explain the phenomena of slip and creep in a belt drive. 3 20 S
2 Explain what do you understand by ‘initial tension in a belt’ 3 22 S
3 Interpret the Phenomenon of “slip”& “creep” in a belt drive. 4 22 S
4 Explain limiting tension rato in flat belt drive and derive its equation. 4 23 S
5 Explain slip and creep in belt drive. 4 24 S
6 Derive formula of length of belt for cross belt drive with usual notation 7 24 S
7 Elaborate function of fast and loose pulley with neat sketch. 4 24 S
8 Explain the phenomena of slip and creep in a belt drive. 3 19 w
9 Derive the empirical relation for the ratio of driving tensions for flat belt drive. 4 19 w
10 Interpret the Phenomenon of “slip”& “creep” in a belt drive. 4 20 w
11 Derive the relation for ratio of belt tension in a flat belt drive. 7 20 w
12 What are different types of pulleys? Explain briefly with sketch. 4 20 w
13 What is contact ratio? Explain its significance 3 20 w
14 Derive the empirical relation for the ratio of driving tensions for flat belt drive. 3 21 w
15 State the law of belting 3 22 w
16 Explain what do you understand by ‘initial tension in a belt’. 3 23 w
17 Explain the phenomena of slip and creep in a belt drive. 3 23 w
18 Compare belt drive, rope drive and chain drive. 4 22 w
19 Discuss relative merits and demerits of belt, rope and chain drive for transmission of power. 4 23 w

20 Explain laws of friction 3 24 S

21 State advantages and disadvantages of chain drive. 3 24 S
22 Find the power transmitted by a belt running over a pulley of 600mm diameter at a speed of 200 7 20 S
rpm. The coefficient of friction between belt and the pulley is 0.25, angle of lap 160° and
maximum tension in the belt is 2500 N. 2
23 Power is transmitted using a V-belt drive. The included angle of V-groove is 30°. The belt is 20 mm 7 22 S
deep and maximum width is 20 mm. If the mass of the belt is 0.35 kg per metre length and 2
maximum allowable stress is 1.4 MPa, determine the maximum power transmitted when the
angle of lap is 140°. µ = 0.15.
24 How many V Belts required to transmit 30 kw from grooved pulley of 250 mm pitch diameter 7 23 S
with groove angle 34° rotating at 1000 rpm to another grooved pulley of 1m pitch diameter.
Maximum load per belt is 700 N, mass of 1 belt is 0.3 kg, coefficient of friction is 0.2 center
distance is 1meter.
25 A conical pivot supports a load of 25 KN. The intensity of pressure is 0.5 MN/mm2. Find the 7 23 S
diameter of bearing surface and its cone angle if the face width is 0.75 times its diameter. If
friction coefficient is 0.06 and shaft runs at 120 rpm find the power lost in friction.

26 Determine minimum number of teeth required on pinion & wheel to avoid interference when 7 23 S
gear ratio is 3 & when number of teeth on pinion and wheel is equal, consider pressure angle 20°
and assume addendum of gear is 1.1 module.
27 A 100 mm wide and 10 mm thick belt transmits 5 kW of power between two parallel shafts. The 7 24 S
distance between the shaft centers is 1.5 m and the diameter of the smaller pulley is 440 mm.
The driving and the driven shafts rotate at 60 rpm and 150 rpm respectively. The coefficient of
friction is 0.22. Find the stress in the belt if the two pulleys are connected by an open belt drive.
28 A shaft rotating at 200 r.p.m. drives another shaft at 300 r.p.m. and transmits 6 kW through a 7 19 w
belt. The belt is 100 mm wide and 10 mm thick. The distance between the shafts is 4m. The
smaller pulley is 0.5 m in diameter. Calculate the stress in the belt, if it is an open belt drive, Take
μ = 0.3.
29 The speed ratio of the reverted gear train, as shown in Figure, is to be 12. The module pitch of 7 20 w
gears A and B is 3.125 mm and of gears C and D is 2.5 mm. Calculate the suitable numbers of
teeth for the gears. No gear is to have less than 24 teeth.

31 Two pulleys, one 450 mm diameter and the other 200 mm diameter are on parallel shafts 1.95 m 7 20 w
apart and are connected by a crossed belt. Find the length of the belt required and the angle of
contact between the belt and each pulley. What power can be transmitted by the belt when the
larger pulley rotates at 200 rev/min, if the maximum permissible tension in the belt is 1 kN, and
the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley is 0.25 ?

32 A casting weighing 9 kN hangs freely from a rope which makes 2.5 turns round a drum of 300 mm 4 21 w
diameter revolving at 20 r.p.m. the other end of the rope is pulled by a man. The coefficient of
friction is 0.25. Determine: (1) The force required by the man and (2) the power to raise the
casting.
33 A shaft rotating at 200 r.p.m. drives another shaft at 300 r.p.m. and transmits 6 kW through a 7 21 w
belt. The belt is 100 mm wide and 10 mm thick. The distance between the shafts is 4 m. the
smaller pulley is 0.5 m in diameter. Calculate the stress in the belt, if it is (1) an open belt drive,
and (2) a cross belt drive. Take µ = 0.3.
34 In an open-belt drive, the diameters of the larger and the smaller pulleys are 1.2 m and 0.8 m 7 22 w
respectively. The smaller pulley rotates at 320 rpm. The center distance between two the shafts is
4 m. When stationary, the initial tension in the belt is 2.8 kN the mass of the belt is 1.8 kg/m and
the coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley is 0.25. Determine the power
transmitted.
35 A rope drive transmits 600 kW from a pulley of effective diameter 4 m, which runs at a speed of 7 22 w
90 r.p.m. The angle of lap is 160°; the angle of groove 45°; the coefficient of friction 0.28; the
mass of rope 1.5 kg / m and the allowable tension in each rope 2400 N. Find the number of ropes
required. 3
16 The width of a belt is 15 cm and the maximum tension per cm width is not to be exceeded 140 N. 4 23 w
the ratio of tensions on the two sides is 2.25, the diameter of the driver is 1.05 m and it makes
220 r.p.m, find the power that can be transmitted.
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Gears and Gear Trains
Qs.
Questions Marks Year
No.
1 What do you understand by the term “interference” as applied to the gear? 3 20 S
2 Derive an expression for the length of path of contact for two involutes profile gear in mash. 4 20 S

3 Explain with the neat sketch the “sun and planet wheel”. 4 20 S
4 Differentiate between Involute and Cycloidal profile of gear tooth 3 22 S
5 Define the term: 1. Pitch circle 2. Pitch Diameter 3. Pitch Point 4. Module 4 22 S
6 Illustrate with the neat sketch the “sun and planet wheel.” 4 22 S
7 What is interference in gears ? How it can be avoided ? 3 23 S
8 Write a short note on automobile differential gear box. 4 23 S
9 Write a short note on Epicyclic Gear Train 3 23 S
10 What you know about sun and planet wheel? Explain with neat sketch. 3 24 S
11 State and explain types of gear train with sketch. 4 24 S
12 State and derive the law of gearing. 4 19 w
13 Make a comparison of cycloidal and involute tooth form. 4 19 w
14 Differentiate between Involute and Cycloidal profile of gear tooth. 4 20 w
15 State & prove the law of gearing. 7 20 w
16 Classify the toothed gear. 3 21 w
17 State and derive law of gearing. 4 21 w
18 Define the terms: a) pressure angle b) helix angle c) circular pitch 3 21 w
19 Explain the term 'Interference' as applied to gears. 4 21 w
20 State the law of gearing. 3 22 w
21 Differentiate spur and helical gear. 4 22 w
22 Define the term: Circular pitch, Backlash, Pressure angle. 3 23 w
23 What do you understand by gear train? Discuss the various types of gear train. 4 23 w
24 What do you understand by the term ‘interference’ as applied to gears? 4 23 w
25 The pressure angle of two gear in mesh is 200 and have a module of 10mm. The number of teeth 7 20 S
on pinion are 24 and on gear 60. The addendum of pinion and gear is same and equals to one
module. Determine ...
26 In an epicyclic gear train, an arm carries two gears A and B having 36 and 45 teeth respectively. If 7 22 S
the arm rotates at 150 r.p.m. in the anticlockwise direction about the centre of the gear A which
is fixed, determine the speed of gear B. If the gear A instead of being fixed makes 300 r.p.m. in
the clockwise direction, what will be the speed of gear B?

27 An Epicyclic gear train of a sun and planet type has the fixed outer annular A. Sun wheel S 7 23 S
rotating at a speed of 800 revolutions/minute. In clockwise direction and arm E carrying three
planet wheels P needed to be driven. If the diameteral pitch is same for all mating gears and sun
wheel S and planet wheel P have 15 and 45 teeth respectively. Determine number of teeth on
annular A and speed of direction of rotation of planet.

28 Two 20° involute spur gears have a module of 10 mm. The addendum is one module. The larger 7 19 w
gear has 50 teeth and the pinion has 13 teeth. Does interference occur? If it occurs, to what value
should the pressure angle be changed to eliminate interference?
29 An epicyclic gear consists of three gears A, B and C as shown in Fig. The gear A has 72 internal 7 19 w
teeth and gear C has 32 external teeth. The gear B meshes with both A and C and is carried on an
arm EF which rotates about the centre of A at 18 r.p.m.. If the gear A is fixed, determine the
speed of gears B and C.

30 An epicyclic train of gears is arranged as shown in Figure. How many revolutions does the arm, to 7 20 w
which the pinions B and C are attached, make : 1. when A makes one revolution clockwise and D
makes half a revolution anticlockwise, and 2. When A makes one revolution clockwise and D is
stationary? The number of teeth on the gears A and D are 40 and 90 respectively.

31 In a reverted epicyclic gear train, the arm A carries two gears B and C and a compound gear D - E. 7 22 w
The gear B meshes with gear E and the gear C meshes with gear D. The number of teeth on gears
B, C and D are 75, 30 and 90 respectively. Find the speed and direction of gear C when gear B is
fixed and the arm A makes 100 r.p.m. clockwise.

32 In an epicyclic gear train as in Fig.2, the arm A is fixed to shaft S. The wheel B having 100 teeth 7 23 w
rotates freely on the shaft S and wheel F with 150 teeth is separately driven. If the arm A runs at
200 rpm and wheel F at 100 rpm in the same direction, find (a) Number of teeth on wheel C, (b)
speed of wheel B. Fig.2

33 Two involute gears in mesh have a 20° pressure angle. The gear ratio is 3 and the number of teeth 7 24 S
on the pinion is 24. The teeth have a module of 6 mm. The pitch line velocity is 1.5 m/s and the
addendum equal to one module. Determine the angle of action of a pinion (the angle turned by
the pinion when one pair of teeth is in the mesh) and the maximum velocity of sliding.

34 Two involute gears of 20° pressure angle are in mesh. The number of teeth on pinion is 20 and 7 22 w
the gear ratio is 2. If the pitch expressed in module is 5 mm and the pitch line speed is 1.2 m/s,
assuming addendum as standard and equal to one module, find the angle turned through by
pinion when one pair of teeth is in mesh and the maximum velocity of sliding.

35 Two gear wheels of 10 cm and 15 cm pitch diameters have involute teeth of 1.6 DP and pressure 7 23 w
angle 20°. The addenda are 3 mm. Determine (i) length of path of contact (ii) contact ratio, and
(iii) angle turned by the pinion, while any pair of teeth is in contact.