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Question Paper Code : 31040
B.E./B.Tcch. DEGREE EXAMINATION, May/June 2013.
Fifth Semester Mechanical Engineering 080120025 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS (Common to
Automobile Engineering) (Regulation 2008)
Note: Approved Design Data Book is permitted to use in the Examination)
(Use of PSG design data book is permitted)
Assumptions and Assumed data have to be stated clearly.
Answer ALL questions.
PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. What are the factors to be considered for deciding the magnitude of factor of safety?(May/June 2013)
2. List out the methods of reducing stress concentration factor.(May/June 2013)
3. State Castigliones theorem.(May/June 2013)
4. What is the difference between rigid and flexible coupling?(May/June 2013)
5. Why are through bolts not preferred in assembly applications? (May/June 2013)
6. Which factor causing residual stress in welded joint? How are they relieved?(May/June 2013)
7. Define spring index.(May/June 2013)
8. What is Wahl factor and why is it required?(May/June 2013)
9. Differentiate sliding contact and rolling contact bearings.(May/June 2013)
10. In what respect the flywheel differs from the governor.(May/June 2013)
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) A hollow shaft is required to transmit 600kW at 110 r.p.m., the maximum torque being 20% greater than
the mean. The shear stress is not to exceed 63 MPa and twist in a length of 3 meters not to exceed 1.4 degrees.
Find the external diameter of the shaft, if the internal diameter to the external diameter is 3/8. Take modulus of
rigidity as 84 GPa.
Or
(b) A machine component is subjected to fluctuating stress that varies from 40 to 100 N/mm2 . The corrected
endurance limit stress for the machine component is 270 N/mm2 . The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength
of material are 600 and 450 N/m2 respectively. Find the factor of safety using: (i) Gerber theory; (ii) Soderberg
line; (iii) Goodman line; and (iv) Also, Find factor of safety against static failure. .(May/June 2013)
12. (a) The layout of a shaft carrying two pulleys 1 and 2 , and supported on two bearings A and B is shown in
figure. The shaft transmits 7.3 k W power at 360 rpm from pulley 1 to pulley 2. The diameters of pulley 1 and 2
are 250 and 500 mm respectively. The masses of pulley 1 and 2 are 10 and 30 kg respectively. The belt tensions
act vertically downward and the ratio of belt tensions on the tight side to slack side for each pulley are 2.5:1. The
shaft is made of plain carbon steel 40 C8 (Syt = 380 N/mm2 ) and the factor of safety is 3. Estimate suitable
diameter of shaft. If the permissible angle of twist is 0.5 per meter length, calculate the shaft diameter on the
basis of torsional rigidity. Assume G = 79300 N/mm2 . .(May/June 2013)

Note: All dimensions are in mm.

Or
(b) It is required to design a bushed pin type flexible coupling to connect the output shaft of an electric motor
to the shaft of a centrifugal pump. The motor delivers 20 kW power at 720 rpm. The starting torque of motor can
be assumed to be 150% of the rated torque. Design the coupling and specify the dimensions of its components.
.(May/June 2013)
13. (a) A cast iron bracket as shown in figure supports a load of 10 kN. It is fixed to the horizontal channel
by means of four identical bolts, two at A and two at B. The bolts are made of steel 30 C8 (Syt = 400 N/mm2 )
and the factor of safety is 6. Determine the major diameter of the bolts if dc = 0.8d. .(May/June 2013)
75 250 75
H-H ---- H-H

Note: All dimensions are in mm.

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(b) A bracket is welded to the vertical plate by means of two fillet welds as shown in figure. Determine the size
of the welds, if the permissible shear stress is limited to 70 N/mm2 . .(May/June 2013)
50 kN

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1 1
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Note: All dimensions are in mm.
1.5 (a)Asafetyvalve, 50 mm in diameter, is to blow off at a pressure of MPa. It is held on its seat by means of
a helical compression spring, with an initial compression spring, with an initial compression of 25 mm. The
maximum lift of valve is 10 mm. The spring index can be taken as 6. The spring is made of patented and cold
drawn steel wire with ultimate strength of 1500 N/mm2 and modulus of rigidity of 81370 N/mm2 . The permissib le
shear stress for the spring wire should be taken as 30% of the ultimate tensile strength. Design the spring and
calculate:
(i)Wire diameter; (ii) mean coil diameter; (iii) number of active turns; (iv) Total number of turns; (v) solid length
of spring; (vi) free length of spring; (vii) pitch of the coil. .(May/June 2013)
Or
(b) A right angled bell crank lever is designed to raise a load of 5 kN at the short arm end. The lengths of the
short and long arms are 100 and 450 mm respectively. The lever and pins are made of 30C8 (Syt = 400 N/mm2 )
and the factor of safety is 5. The permissible bearing pressure on the pin is 10 N/mm2 . The lever has a rectangular
cross section and the ratio of width to thickness is 3:1 .The length to diameter ratio of fulcrum pin is 1.25:1.
Calculate: (i) the diameter and the length of fulcrum pin; (ii) the shear stress in the pin; (iii) the dimensions of the
boss of the lever at the fulcrum and (iv) the dimensions of the cross section of the lever. Assume that the arm of
bending moment on the lever extends up to the axis of the fulcrum. .(May/June 2013)
15. (a) A single row deep grove ball bearing is subjected to a radial force of 8 kN and a thrust force of 3 kN.
The shaft rotates at 1200 rpm. The expected life Lioch of the bearing of the shaft is 75 mm. Select a suitable ball
bearing for this application. .(May/June 2013)
Or
(b) The tuning moment diagram of a multi-cylinder engine is drawn with a scale of (1mm = 1) on the abscissa
and (1 mm = 250 N-m) on the ordinate. The intercepted areas between the torque developed by the engine and
the mean resisting torque of the machine, taken in order from one end are -350, +800, +600, +900, 550, +450
and 650mm2 . The engine is running at a mean speed of 750 rpm and the coefficient of speed fluctuations is
limited to 0.02. A rimmed flywheel made of grey cast iron FG 200(p =7100 kg/m3 ) is provided. The spokes, hub
and shaft are assumed to contribute 10% of the required moment inertia. The rim has rectangular cross section
and ratio of width to thickness is 1.5. Determine the dimensions of rim. .(May/June 2013)
Question Paper Code : 10418
B.E/B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION. May/June 2012.
Fifth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
MB 2303/ME 53/10122 ME 504 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
(Common to Automobile Engineering)
(Common to PTME 2303 Design of Machine Elements for B.E. (Part-Time) Fourth Semester Mechanical
Engineering - Regulation 2009)
(Regulation 2008)
Note : Approved Design Data Book is permitted to use in the examination.
Answer ALL questions.
PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. Which are mechanical properties of the metals? List any four mechanical properties.(May / June 2012)
2. Define stress concentration.(May / June 2012)
3. What is meant by equivalent bending moment?(May / June 2012)
4. Sketch the cross section of a splined shaft.(May / June 2012)
5. Determine the safe tensile load for a bolt of M 20. assuming a safe tensile(May /
June 2012)
stress of 40 MPa.(May / June 2012)
6. List the different ways by which a riveted joint may fail.(May / June 2012)
7. Mention any four types of springs.(May / June 2012)
8. What is the use of flywheel?(May / June 2012)
9. Classify the sliding contact bearings according to the thickness of layer of the lubricant between the
bearing and the journal.(May / June 2012)
10. What are the various types of radial ball bearings?(May / June 2012)
PART B <5 x 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i) Discuss in detail about the factors influencing machine design. (8) ?(May / June 2012)
(ii) Write short notes on preferred numbers, fits and types of fits. (8) ?(May / June 2012)
Or
(b) A pulley is keyed to a shaft midway between two anti-friction bearings. The bending moment at the pulley
varies from - 160 N-m to + 500 N-m and the torsional moment in the shaft varies from 60 N-m to to 160 N-m.
The frequency of the variation of the loads in the same as the shaft speed. The shaft material is having an ultima te
strength of 540 MPa and a yield strength of 400 MPa. Determine the required diameter for an indefinite life. The
stress concentration factor for the keyway in bonding and torsion may be taken as 1.5 and 1.3 respectively. The
factor of safety is 1.5, size factor = 0.80 and surface finish factor = 0.85. ?(May / June 2012)
12. (a) Design a plain carbon steel centre crankshaft for a single
acting four stroke, single cylinder engine for the following data :
Piston diameter = 200 mm ; stoke = 400 mm;
Maximum combustion pressure - 2.0 N/mm2 ;
Weight of the flywheel = 15 kN;
Total belt pull = 3 N
Length of connecting rod = 900 mm
When the crank has turned through 30 from top dead centre, the pressure on the piston is 1 N/mm1 and the torque
on the crank is maximum. Any other data required for the design may be assumed ?(May / June 2012)
Or
(b) Design a muff coupling to connect two shafts transmitting 40 kW at 120 rpm. The permissible shear and
crushing stress for the shaft and key material are 30 MPa and 80
MPa respectively. The material of muff is cast iron with permissible shear stress of 15 MPa. Assume that the
maximum torque transmitted is 25% greater thap the mean torque. ?(May / June 2012)
13. (a) Design and draw a knuckle joint to connect two mild steel bars under a tensile load of 25 kN. The
allowable stresses are 65 MPa in tension, 50 MPa in shear and 83 MPa in crushing. ?(May / June 2012)
Or
(b) Two length of mild steel tie rod having width 200 mm are to be connected by means of I.ozenge joint with
two cover plates to withstand a tensile load of 180 kN. Completely design the joint, if the permissible stresses are
80 MPa in tension; 66 MPa in shear and 160 MPa crushing. Draw a neat sketch of the joint. ?(May / June 2012)
14. fai Design a helical spring for a spring loaded spring loaded safety value of the following conditions :
Diameter of value seat = 65 mm Operating pressure = 0.7 NVmm1 .
Maximum pressure when the valve blows freely = 0.75 NVmm1
Maximum lift of the valve when tho pressure = 3.5 mm rises from 0.7 to 0.75 N/mm2
Maximum allowable stress = 550 MPa
Modulus of rigidity = 84 kN/mm2
Spring index = 6
Draw a neat sketch of the free spring showing the main dimensions.
Or
(b) An engine runs at a constant load at a speed of 480 rpm. The crank effort diagram is drawn to a scale 1 mm =
200 N-m torque and 1 mm = 3.6* crank angle. The areas of the diagram alx>ve and below the mean torque line
in sq. mm arc in the following order : +110. -132, +153, -166, +197, - 162. Design the llywkcc! if the total
fluctuation of speed is not to exceed 10 rpm and the centrifugal stress in the rim is not to exceed 5 MPa. Assume
that the rim breadth is approximately 2.6 times the rim thickness and IKK* of the moment of inertia is due to rim.
The density of the material of tho flywheel is 7250 kg/ms.
Make a sketch of the flywheel giving the dimensions of the rim, the mean diameter of the rim and other estimated
dimensions of spoke, hub etc.
15. (a) A journal bearing is to be designed for a centrifugal pump for the
following data:
Load on tho journal = 12 kN Diameter of the journal = 75 mm Speed = 1440 rpm
Atmospheric temperature of the oil = 16C.
Operating temperature of the oil = 60'C.
Absolute viscosity of oil at 60*C = 0.23 kg/m-s Give a systematic design of the bearing.
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A connecting rod is required to be designed for u high speed, four stroke F.C. engine. The following data are
available.
Diameter of piston * 88 mm;
Mass of roeiprocating parts = 1.6 kg.
Length of connecting rod (centre to centre) = 800 mm. stroke 125 mm RPM = 2200 (when developing 50 kW)
Possible overs peed 3000 rpm Compression ratio * 6.8:1 (approximately)
Probable maximum explosion pressure (assumed shortly after dead
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connecting rod showing thu provision for the lubrication.
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Question Paper Code : 71856
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION. APRIL/MAY 2015
Fifth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
MB 2303/ME 53/10122 ME 504 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS/MACHINE
DESIGN
(Common to Fifth Semester. Automobile Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Fourth
Semester Manufacturing Engineering. Industrial Engineering and Management and Industrial Engineering)
(Regulation 200R'20l0)
(Common to PTME 2303/PTME 3214/10122 ME 504 - Design of Machine Element*/ Machine Design for B.E.
(Part-Time) Fourth/Fifth Semester Mechanical Engineering
Regulation 2009/2010)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
(Approved Data Book as permitted)
Any missing data can suitably be assumed.
Answer ALL questions PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. Define limits and fits.
2. What is an adaptive design'7
3. W'hat is the difference between spindle and axle?
4. How the length and diameter of a shaft affects its critical speed?
5. What is known as proof strength of the bolts?
6. W'hat is bearing failure in rivets?
7. W'hat is the effect of change in spring index on Wahl's factor and on the stress induced in a helica l
compression spring?
8. State the purpose of using concentric springs.
9. What is Sommerfield number- State its importance in the design of journal bearing?
10. What is self aligning ball hearing? State its unique feature.
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
11 (a) The shaft of an overhang crank is subjected to a force F of 2 kN as shown
in fig. below. The shaft is made of 30Mn2 steel having a allowable shear strength equal to 100 N/mm1 . Determine
the diameter of the shaft. (16)

(b) Design a muff coupling to connect two steel shafts transmitting 25 kW power at 360 rpm. Tho shafts and key
nre made of plain carbon steel 30C8 (S M - 400 N/mm). The sleeve is made of grey cast iron FG 200 (S = 200
N/mm1 ). The factor of safety for the shafts and key is 4. For the sleeve, the fnctor of safety is 6 based on ultima te
strength. (16)
12. (a) It is required to design a square key for fixing
a gear on a shaft of 30 mm diameter The shaft is transmitting 20 kW power at 600 rpm to the gear. The key is
made of steel 50C4 (S^, = 460 N/mm2 ) and the factor of safety is 4. For key material, the yield strength in
compression can be assumed to be equal to the yield strength in tension. Determine the dimensions of the key.
(16)
Or
(b) A rigid coupling is used to trnnsmit GO kW power at 350 rpm. There are six bolta. The outer diameter of the
flanges is 250 mm. while the recess diameter is 175 mm. The oo efficient of friction between the flanges is
0. 15. The bolts nre mndc of steel 45C8 (S,, =
380 N/mm*) and the factor of safety is 3. Determine the diameter of the bolts. Assume that the bolts are fitted in
large clearance holes. (16)
Load on a hydrodynamic full journal bearing is 30 kN. The diameter and speed of the shaft are 150 mm and 1200
mm respectively. Diametral clearance 02 mm Sommerfield number is 0631, UD ratio 1 : 1. Calculate temperature
rise of oil, quantity of the oil. heat generated and type of oil required. (16)
Or
Enumerate the detail steps involved in the selection of bearings from the manufacturers catalogue. (16)
A welded connection, as shown below is subjected to an eccentric force of 60 kN in the plane of welds. Determine
the size of the welds, if the permissible shenr stress for the weld is 90 K/mms. Assume static conditions. (16)

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(i) A butt welded joint with ground and flush surface is subjected to
tensile load which varies from 50 kN to 100 kN. Plates are 10 mm thick. Determine the length of weld required
for over 2,500.000 cycles. (8)
(ii) The fig. below shows an angle welded to a column and carries a
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static load F as shown. Determine the ratio of the weld lengths L, and Lb and Fa and F in terms of F. (8)
14. (a) Design a helical compression spring to sustain an axial load of 4 kN. The
deflection is 80 mm. Spring index is 6. The shear stress is not to exceed 350 MPa. Rigidity modulus for spring
material is 81 GPa. (16)
Or
(b) Design n leaf spnng for the following specifications for a truck Assume
FOS - 2. (16)
Maximum load on springs = 100 kN
No. of springs = 4
Material of springs = Or Va steel (<r = 1380 MPa and E- 206x10s MPa)
Span of spring * 1000 mm
Width of central band = 150 mm
Permissible deflection - 100 ram
Assume 2 full length leaves and 6 graduated leaves.
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Question Paper Code : 57566
B.Kj'B.Tcch. DEGREE EXAMINATION. MAY/JUNE 2016 Fifth Semester Mechanical Engineering ME 6503-
DESICN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS (Regulations 2013)
(Common to B.E. Automobile Engineering. Mechanical and Automation Engineering. Industrial Engineering and
Meehan onics F.nglnccriiig)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Note : Use of Approved Design Data Book is permitted.
Any required design data can be suitably assumed Answer AI I questions.
PART - A (10 x 2 - 20 Marks)
1. Describe the material properties of hardness, stiffness and resilience.
2. Define stress concentration.
3. What is the effect of key ways cut into the shaft ?
4. Differentiate between rigid coupling and flexible coupling.
5. What are the stresses act on screw fastenings due to static loading ?
6. What arc the two types of fillet weld ?
7. Define spring rale.
8. Define the term fluctuation of speed' and 'fluctuation of energy*.
9. What is meant by hydrodynamic lubrication ?
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10. What are the advantages of Rolling Contact Bearings over Sliding Contact Bearings ?
PART - B (5 X 16- SO Marks)
II. (a) A shaft, as shown in Fig. is subjected to a
bending load of 3 kN. pure torque of 1000 N-ra and a*n axial pulling force of 15 kN. Calculate the stresses at A
and B. (16)
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ft>) A steel cantilever is ?(X> mm king. It is subjected to at axial load which varies from 150 N (compression) to
450 N(tcnsion) and also a tranxvcisc loid at its free end which vanes from SO N up to 120 N down. Tac cantile ver
is of circular cross-section. It i> of diameter 2d for the first 53mm and of diamctcrd' for the remaining length.
Determine its diameter taking a factor of safety of 2. Assume the following values:
Yield stress - 330Mpa; Fmdurancc limit in reversed loading - 300Mpa Correction factors - 0.7 In reversed axial
Loading - 1.0 in reversed Bending Stress concentration factor - 1.44 for bending
- 1.64 for axial loading Size effect factor - 0 85- Surface effect factor - 0.90:
Notch sensitivity index - 0.90 (16)
12. (a) A solid steel sliaft is supported on two
bearings 1.8 m apart and rotates at 250 r.p.m. A 20 involute gear IJ. 300 mm diameter is keyed to the shaft at a
distance of 150 mm to the left on the right hard bcanng. I wo pulleys B and C arc located on Uk shaft at distances
of600 mm and 1350 mm respectively to the right of the left hand bearing The diameters of the pulleys B and C
arc 750 mm and 600 mm respectively. 30 k\V is supplied to the gear, out of which 18.75 kW is taken ofT at the
pulley C and 11.25 kW from pulley B. The drive from B is vertically downward while from C the drive is
downward at an angle of 60^ to the horizontal. In both eases the belt tension ratio is 2 and the angle of lap is 180.
The combined fatigue and shock factors for torsion and tending may be taken as 1.5 and 2 respectively. Design a
suitable shaft taking working stress to be 42 MPa in shear and 84 MPa in tension. (16)
OR
(b) Design and draw a protective type of cast iron flange coupling for a steel shaft transmitting 15 kW at 200
r.p.m. and having an allowable shear stress of 40 MPa. The woricing stress in the bolts should not exceed 30 MPa.
Assume that the same material is used for shaft and key and that the crushing stress is twice the value of its shear
stress- The maximum torque b 25% greater than the full load torque. The shear stress for cast iron is l4MPa.
(16)
13. (a) A steam engine of effective diameter 300
mm is subjected to a steam pressure of
1.5 N inm2 . The cylinder head is connected
by 8 bolts hov in# yield point 330 MPa and Endurarcc limit at 240 MPa. The bolts are tightened with in initia l
preload of 1.5 times the steam load. A soft copper gasket is used to make the joint leak-proof. Assuming a factor
of safety 2. find the size of bolt required. The stiffness factor for copper gasket may be taken as 0.5. (16)
OR
(b) A rectangular steel plate is welded as a cantilever to a vertical column and supports a single concentrated load
P. as shown in Fig. Determine the weld size if shear stress in the same is not to exceed 140 MPa. (16)

14. (a) A safety valve of60 mm diameter is to blow olT at a pressure of 1.2NVnnr. It is held on itsscat by a close
coiled helical spring. The maximum lilt ol the valve is 10 mm. Design a suitable compression spring of spnng
index 5 and providing an initial compression of 35 mm. The maximum aJieai stress in tire material of the wire is
limited to 500 MPa. The . modulus of rigidity for the spring material is 80 kN/mnr.
Calculate: 1. Diameter of the spring wire. 2. Mean coil diameter.
3. Number of active turns, and 4. Pitch of the coil.
(16)
OR
(b) A punching press pierces 35 holes per minute in a plate using lOfcN-m of energy per hole during each
revolution. Each piercing takes 40 per cent of the time needed to make one revolution. The punch receives power
throujji a gear reduction unit which in turn is fod by a motor driven belt pulley 800 mm diameter and turning a:
210 r.pjn. Find tine power of the electric motor if overall efficiency of the transmission unit ts 80 per cent. Design
a cast iron flywheel to be used with the punching machine for a coefficient of steadiness of 5. if the space
considerations limit the maximum diameter to 1.3 m.
Allowable shear stress in the shaft material - 50 MPa.
Allowable tensile stress of cast iron- 4 MPa,
Density of cast iron = 7200 kg/m3 . (16)

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15. (a) Design a journal bearing for a centrifugal pump from the following data:
Ivoatl or the journal - 20 000 N. Speed of the journal 900 r.p.m.; Type of oil is SAE JO. for which the absolute
viscosity at 55*0 0.017 kgm-s; Ambient temperature of oil = 15.5C; Maximum bearing pressure for the pump -
1.5 Take the diameter of the journal as 100 mm and length to diameter ratio as 1,6.Calculatc also mass of the
lubricating oil required for artificial cooling, if rise of temperature of oil be limited to I0"C. Heat dissipatio n
coefficient-1232 W/m2fC. (16)
OR
(b) Select a single row deep groove ball bearing for a radial load of 4000 N and an axial lead of5000 X. operating
at a speed of 1600 r.p.ra. for an average life of 5 years a: 10 haurs per da>. Assume uniform and steady load. Take
300 working days per year. (16)
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B.EJB.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010.
Fifth Semester Mechanical Engineering ME 1302 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS (Regulation 2004)
(Common to B.E. (Part-Time) Fourth Semester - Regulation 2005)
Use of approved design data book is permitted.
Answer ALL questions.
PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. How do you classify materials for engineering use?
2. How is the working stress calculated from the
yield stress of a material?
3. On what basis are the shafts designed?
4. What are the effects of introducing keyways in shafts?
5. What are the different stresses setup in a bolt due to initial tightening?
6. Why is reinforcement normally required in welded joints?
7. What are constant width and constant strength springs?
8. Name the applications of levers.
9. State the merits of hydrostatic bearings.
10. What is meant by coefficient of fluctuation of energy with reference to flywheels?
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) A bolt is subjected to a tensile load of 25 kN and to a shear load of 10 kN.
Suggest a suitable size of a bolt according to various theories of failure. Take allowable yield stress is 300 N/mm 2
, Poissons ratio is 0.25.
Or
(b) A 50 mm diameter shaft is made from carbon steel having ultimate
tensile strength of 600 MPa. It is subjected to a torque which fluctuates between 2000 N-m to -900 N-m. Using
Soderberg method, calculate the factor of safety.
12. (a) A hollow shaft for a rotary compressor is to be designed to transmit a
maximum torque of 3500 N-m. The shear stress in the shaft is limited to 50 MPa. Determine inside and outside
diameters of the shaft, if the ratio of inside and outside diameters is 0.4.
Or
(b) Design a protective type flange coupling to connect two shafts to transmit
15 kW at 600 rpm.
13. (a) The cylinder head of a steam engine is subjected to a steam pressure of
0.7 N/mm2 . It is held in position by means of 12 bolts. A soft copper gasket is used to make the joint leak-proof.
The effective diameter of cylinder is 300 mm. Find the size of the bolts so that the stress in the bolts is not to
exceed 100 MPa.
Or
(b) A plate of 200 mm width is welded to a vertical plate by fillet welding on
three sides to form a cantilever with an overlap of 150 mm and overhang of 400 mm. A vertical downward load
of 35 kN is applied at free end for a weld stress of 75 N/mm2 . Determine the size of the weld.
14. (a) Design a closed coiled helical compression spring for a load range varying
from 2.25 kN to 2.75 kN and corresponding axial deflection of 6 mm. Spring index is 5. Permissible shear stress
is 400 N/mm2 and modulus of rigidity is 80 kN/mm2 .
Or
(b) A foot lever is 1 m from the centre of shaft to the point of application of
800 N load. Find
(i) Diameter of the shaft
(ii) Dimensions of the key
(iii) Dimensions of rectangular arm of foot lever at 60 mm from the centre of shaft assuming width of the arm
as 3 times thickness.
The allowable tensile stress may be taken as 73 MPa and allowable shear stress as 70 MPa.
15. (a) A single row deep groove ball bearing operating at 2000 rpm is acted by a
10 kN radial load and 8 kN thrust load. The bearing is subjected to a light shock load and the outer ring is rotating.
Determine the rating life of the bearing.
Or
(b) The turning moment diagram of an engine has areas above and below the
mean torque line of +530, -330, +380, -470, +180, -360, +350 and -280 sq.mm.
The scales of the diagram are :
Turning Moment: 1 mm = 1000 Nm Crank angle = 1 mm = 6
The mean speed is 150 rpm and the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed 3% of the mean speed.
Design a suitable flywheel.
B.E./B.Tcch. DEGREE EXAMINATION. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012. Fifth Semester Mechanical
Engineering ME 2303/ME 53/10122 ME 504 DESIGN 2
OF MACHINE ELEMENTS31394 (Common to Automobile
Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)
(Common to PTME 2303 Design of Machine Elements for B E. (Part-Time) Fourth Semester Mechanical
Engineering Regulation 2009)
Note : Approved Design Data Book is permitted to use in the examination Answer ALL questions.
PART A (lOx 2= 20 marks)
1 What is Adaptive design? Where is it used? Give examples.
2. State the difference between straight beams and curved beams.
3. Why a hollow shaft has greater strength and stiffness than solid shaft of equal weight?
4 Linder what circumstances flexible couplings arc used?
5. Define the term self- locking of power screws.
6. What are the possible modes of failure of riveted joint?
7. Writ# the formula for natural frequency of spring.
8. How does the function of flywheel differ from that of governor?
9. Explain the term Dynamic load carrying capacities of rolling contact bearing.
10. What type of external forces act on connecting rod?
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
A C- clamp is subjected to a maximum load of W. as shown in figure. If the maximum tensile strew in the clamp
is limited to 140 MPa Find the value of load H'. (16)

All dimensions in mm Or
(b)
A pulley is keyed to a shaft midway between two bearing* The shaft is made of cold drawn steel for which the
ultimate strength is 550 MPa and the yield strength is 100 MPa. The bending moment at the pulley varies from -
150 N-m to 100 N-m as the torquo on the shaft varies from -50 N-m to + 150 N-m. Obtain the diameter of the
shaft for an indefinite life. The stress concentration factor* for the keyway at the pulley in bending and in torsion
are 16 and 1.3 respectively. Take the following values: Factor of safety = 1.5; Load correction factors = 1.0 in
bending, and 0.6 in torsion; Size effect factor = 0 85; Surface effect factor - 0.88.
(16)
12.(a)
A horizontal nickel steel shaft rests on two bearings, A at the left and B at the right end and carries two gears C
and D located at distances of 250 mm and 100 mm respectively from the centre line of the left and nght bearings.
The pitch diameter of the gear C is 600 mm and that of gear I) is 200 mm. The distance between the centre lino
of the bearings is 2100 mm. The shaft transmits 20 kVV at 120 rpm. The power is delivered to the shaft at gear
C and is taken out at gear D in such a manner that the tooth prcsaurc Fc of the gear C and Fiv of the gear D act
vertically downwards.
Find tin- diameter of the shaft, if the working stress is 100 MPa in tension and 56 MPa in shear. The gear C and
I) weighs 950 N and 350 N respectively The combined shock and fatigue factors for bending and torsion may be
taken as 1.6 and 1.2 respectively. (16)
Or
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(b) Desien a bushed- pm typo of flexible coupling to connect a pump shaft to
a motor shaft transmitting 32 kW at 960 rp.m The overall torque is 20 percent more than mean torque. The material
properties are as follows:
(i) The allowable shear and crushing stress for shaft and key material is 40 MPa and 80 MPa respective ly
(n) The allowable shear stress for cast iron is 15 MPa.
<ui) The allowable bearing pressure for rubber bush is 0.8 N/mm2
(iv) The material of the pin is same as that of shaft and key.
Draw neat sketch of the coupling. (16)
13. (a) Design a knuckle joint to transmit 150 kN. Tho design stresses may be
taken as 75 MPa in tension, 60 MPa in shear and 150 MPa in
compression. (16)
Or
(b) A rectangular atcol plate ia welded as a cantilever to a vertical column

and supports a single concentrated load P. as shown in figure Determine the weld size if shear stress in the samp
is not to exceed 140 MPa (16)
All dimensions in mm
14. (a) Design a helical spring for a spring loaded safety valve (Ramsbottom safety valve) for tho following
conditions: Diameter of valve seat = 65mm; Operating pressure ** 0.7 N/mm2 ; Maximum pressure when the
valve blows off freely = 0.75 N/mm2 ; Maximum lift of the valve when the pressure rises from 0.7 to 0.75 N/mm 2
= 3.5 mm ; Maximum allowable stress = 550 MPa; Modulus of rigidity = 84 IcN/mm2 . Spring index - 6.
(16)
Or
(b) Design n cast iron flywheel used for a four stroke l.C engine developing ^80 kW at 240 r.p.m. The hoop or
contnfugal stress developed in tho flywheel is 5 2 MPa, the total fluctuation of speed is to bo limited to 3% of the
mean speed. The work done during the power stroke is 1/3 more than the average work done during the whole
cycle. The maximum torque on the shaft is twice the mean torque. The density- of caat iron ia 7220 kg/m8 .
(16)
15. (a) (i) Seim a suitable deep groove ball bearing for supporting a radial
load of 10 kN and an axial load of 3 kN for a life of 1000 hra at 800 r.p.m Select from series 63. Calculate the
expected hfo of the selected bearing (8)
(ii) A journal bearing 150 mm diameter and 100 mm
long carries a radial load of 9 kN at 1200 rpm. The diametral clearance i
0. 071 mm. If 6 kW is being lost in fnetion. what is
the viscosity of the oil used at given operating temperature? (8)
Or
(b) Design a suitable connection rod for a pi'trol engine for the following details. Diameter of the piston - 100
mm; Weight of reciprocating part* per cylinder ~ 20 N ; connecting rod length - 300 mm; Compression ratio ~
7:1 ; Maximum explosion pressure 3 N/mm3 ; Stroke 140 mm. speed of the engine = 2000 r.p.m. (16)
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Semester
Meehan, c^' "miicorinn Ml-: 2303/ME 53/ 10122ME504 -JTJES'GN ofMACIIIN I KI. I \u NT-
machim^esion (KoRulftti..p008 / 2010)
(Common to Fifth Semester, Autoniftnl Engineering. Fourth Some* ter Manufacturing KnmniTnng. Industria l
Engineering and Management and
Iitduetrml Engineering)
(Common 3 11529
Fourth
to PTMK 2303 Design of Machine Elements for B E. (Part-Time') >urth Semester Mechanical Bginecring -
Regulation 2009)
le : Three hours v j gfgj' Max,mum: 100 marks
Note : Approved Design Data Book is permitted to use in the examination.
Answer ik] questions.
PART A (10 2 = 20 marks)
Describe the material properties $ft ardnoss. stiffness and resilience.
What are the methods used to inwove fatigue strength?
!
A shaft of 70mm long ih subjected o shear stress of 10 MPa and has an angle of twist equal to 0 017 radian. Outer
mine the diameter of the shah Take 0-80 GPa . .Mj
What is the main use of woodruff keys?
State the two types of eccentric Wilde <1 connections
What is a gib? Why is it provided ii a cotter joint? j;
A helical spring of rate 12 N7nim ,$ mounted on the top of m->th'' s rate 8 N/mm. Find the force reqv{vd to give
a deflection >! *1 u
What is t he purpose of flywheelCi ' '* UHod In *n ^ on #,,K j
" " ' '*'! ni by-if.,m. friction 6-
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Simp *"* co *"?w*rri'* strwwJio ihM-iCJrrv <! ol >o kw ir u Wi -'II '!>ocl.ivrly. nbt <>n tbA. I. * tt * rv-
. * 'he
link At the middld fit* length nci,5 of (lv "
<>,1 v L MP' find

-> I,V

th,. V '~'J mr *nd Cro *- c*>t of the (10)

20 kN
20 kN
' ' * * >t\-ll link*|,own lnfigure ^
Or
(b) A hot rolled steel shaft is objected to a torsional moment that vanes
from 830 Nm clock*1w to counter clockwise and an applied
bending moment at a critical (An varies from -HO Nm to -220 Nm. The shaft is of uniform cross- sectiuij and no
keyway i* present at the critical section. Determine the n-quirap shaft diameter. The material has an ultima te
strength of 550 MPa and yield strength nf no MPa. Take the endurance limit as half the ultimate strength, fact :
of uifety of 2. size factor of 0 85 and a surface fim-h factor of 0.62. DC)
12. (a) A hoisting drum 0.5 m in di am ter is keyed to a shaft which -.s supported
(16)
in two bearings and driven through a 12 1 reduction ratm by an electric motor Determine the power- 1 he driving
motor, if the maximum load of 8 kN is hoisted at a speed of o m/nun and th.|ffic.icncy of the drive is 80%.
/\Jso determine the torqu# on th. drum shaft and the speed -f the motor in r.p.m Determine alfo the diameter ot
the shaft made of machinery steel, the working messes of which are 115 MPa >n tension and 50 MPa in shear.
The drflelgear whose diameter is 150 mm is mounted at the end of the shit such that it overhangs the nearest
bearing by 150mm The combnaJshock and fatigue factors for ben ting and torsion may be taken as 2 md 1-5
respectively
orl
(IJ IVsign n rigid llmtg,.
en a\rtl shaft* Tin- uvn iul bolt* out of h| ,.| shaft* ,irv keyed (o (ho below
Shear strong on shaft Bearing or crushing strong Shear sire** on key* Bearing stress on keys Shearing stress
on Shearing stress on IkjIis
After designing tho assembly indicating the the unmis members may the dimensions.
1: g
to transmit a torque of 260 Nm fx-tw en n> mad*' of alloy steel, flange* out of cast bolts are use.l to couple the
flanges The hub, The permissible stresses are given
100 MPa
260 MPa
100 MPa
460 MPa 200 MPa 100 MPa
elements, make a neat sketch of the dimensions. The stresses developed in if thumb rules are using for fixing
(16)
13
(a) For supporting tho on steel columns as the bracket is 12
face of the
by four bolts, in two rows the lower edge of the permissible value of the Also find the cross- section of
a workshop, the brackets an fixed The maximum load that comes on at a distance of 400 mm from the bracket is
secured to a column each row) at a distance of o0 mm from Determine the size of the bolts if the -:res for the
bolt material is 84 MPa. arm of the bracket which is rectangular
(16)
1 in ih>; w-ld of nun size when n * plat* and loaded with 20 kN
is;
Fmd lh* vh-.*r '
ChA'Atlcd . *lrw i., v
tmv> l n tUllnni'l of JiHl mn<

<b>
carbon &u*\
subjected to a load which va is (> and the design factor 770 MPa and endurance stre spring wire, (ii) Diameter of
spring, and (iv) Free length at the maximum load is 30 material may be taken as 80 kN n.nv
Or
A single cylinder double acting atopm 100 rp m. The maxim 15 percent of the energy limited to 1 percent either
w.i the rim are 2.4 in. Design and Design a journal boin-ig IW 1/iad on the journal - 20000 '
15 (a)
meeting rod for a petrol
(b)
110 mm 2kg
325 mm KOmm
1500 with possible over speed of 2500
4:1
2.5 N/mm*

(16)
engine delivers 185 kW at uatjors of energy per revolution is dper e volution. The .-peed variation is
cm the m-an The mean diameters of two views of the fly- heel (16)
fcrifugal pump for the fed low -.-.-.g data: Speed of the journal OOO r.p m Type of oil is SAE 10, for which the
absolute viscosity at 55'< 0.17 N'm-s;
Ambient temperature of oil = 15.5*C, Maximum bcanng pressure for the pump = 1.5 N/mm2 . Calculate ,1*0 mass
of ttAbricating oil required for artificial cooling, if rise of temperature of ml b, limited to 10C. Heat dissipatio n
coofficiont s 1232 \WtnV*C>
i) r

Determine the dimensions < ' m 1 s*ctiou ennr engine from tho following dal Diameter of tin- piston * 4s
Mass of the reciprocating pnrtal I-ength of tho connecting rod ^ ^
from centre to centre Stroke length
K.P M. >m
from 400 N to 1000.N. The flpnilv . ind" ely is 1.25. If the yield strcni m u, in shear is 350 MPa. find (i) Size of iV.r
10 spring, (lii) Number of turns of the he spring. The compression of tho spring The modulus of rigidity for the
spring
<10
14. (a) Ahelicalcompressionspring)madeof oilw.U\ - \
Compression ratio Maximum explosion procure
(b)
SIM*
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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014.
Fifth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME 2303/ME 53/10122 ME 504 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS/ MACHINE DESIGN
(Common jto Fifth Semester, Automobile Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Fourth
Semester - Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management and Industrial Engineering)
(Regulation 2008/2010)
(Common to PTME 2303/PTME 3214/10122 ME 504 Design of Machine Elements/ Machine Design for B.E.
(Part-Time) Fourth/Fifth Semester Mechanical Engineering - Regulation 2009/2010)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
(Approved Data Book as permitted)
Any missing data can suitably be assumed.
Answer ALL questions.
PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. Determine the force required to punch a hole of 20mm diameter in a 5mm thick plate with ultimate shear
strength of 250 MPa?
2. List at least two methods to improve the fatigue strength.
3. Shaft A has diameter which is double the diameter of shaft B of same material and transmit 80 kW if both
shafts rotate at same speed, what is the power transmitted by shaft B.
4. Discuss forces on keys.
5. Why are ACME treads preferred over square thread for power screw?
6. What are the disadvantages of welding?
7. Define (a) Coefficient of fluctuation of speed (b) Coefficient of fluctuation of energy.
8. Distinguish between close coiled and open coiled springs.
9. In hydrodynamic bearing, what are factors which influence the formation of wedge fluid film?
10. Define static Capacity of Bearing.
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) An unknown weights falls through 10mm onto a collar which is rigidly
attached to the lower end of a vertical bar 3 m long and 600 mm2 cross section. The maximum instantaneo us
extension is 2mm. What is the corresponding stress and the value of the weight? Take E = 200 kN/mm2 .
Or
(b) A shaft of diameter d is subjected to a torque varying between
900 Nm to 1800 Nm. Assuming a factor of safety 2 and a stress . concentration factor of 1.2, find the diameter,
of the shaft.
Take cru = 650 N/mm2 , <j y = 480 N/mm2 , Size factor B = 0.85 and surface finish factor C = 0.5.
12. (a) In an axial flow rotary compressor, the shaft is subjected to maximum
twisting moment and maximum bending moment of 1500 Nm and 3000 Nm respectively. Neglecting the axial
load, determine the diameter, if the permissible shear stress is 50 N/mm2 . Assume minor shocks. If the shaft is
hollow one with K = di/do = 0.4., what will be material saving in hollow shaft which is subjected to same loading
and material as a solid shaft.
Or
(b) Design a cast iron flange coupling for a mild steel shaft transmitting 90 kW at 250 rpm, the allowable shear
stress in the shaft is 40 MPa and the angle of twist is not to exceed 1 in a length of 20 meters. The allowable
shear stress in the coupling bolt is 30 MPa. Take G = 84 kN/mm2 .
13. (a) A steel bolt of M16x2 is 300mm long carries an impact load of 5000 Nm.
If the threads stop adjacent to the Nut and E = 2.1 x 10 5 MPa
(i) Find the stress in the root area
(ii) Find the stress if the shank area is reduced to root area.
Or
(b) A cylindrical beam of size 60 mm is attached to support by a complete circumferential fillet weld of 6mm.
find (i)-torque and (ii) bending moment that can be applied if limiting shear stress is 140 M[Pa.
(a) Design a closed coiled helical spring subjected a tensile load of magnitude varying from 2500 N to 3000
N and the axial deflection of spring for this range of load is 6.5 mm. Design the spring, taking the spring index as
6 and safe shear stress for material equal to 465 MPa.
Or
(b) Design a Cl flywheel for a four stroke engine developing 150 kW at 200 rpm. Calculate the mean diameter
of the flywheel if the hoop stress is not to exceed 4 MPa. Total fluctuation of speed is to be 4% of the mean speed.
Work done during the power stroke may be assumed to be
1.5 times the average work done during the cycle. Density of Cl is 7200 kg/m3 ,
(a) A 50 mm diameter journal bearing rotates at 1500 rpm, L/D = 1, radial clearance is 0.05 mm, minimum
film thickness = 0.01 mm. Calculate the maximum radial load that the journal bearing can carry and still operate
under hydrodynamic condition. For this load, calculate power lost in friction and increase in the oil temperature.
Assume Hg = Hd. Absolute viscosity = 20xl0 3 Pas, Sp. Gravity of oil 0.8, Sp. Heat of oil 2.1 kJ/kgC.
Or
(b) Find the rated load of a deep groove ball bearing for the following load cyde.
S.L. NO. RADIAL LOAD (N) AXIAL LOAD (N) % OF TIME
1 3000 1000 15
2 3500 1000 20 2 91654
3 3500 10 30
.4 500 2000 35
Also find the 90% life of ball bearing if bearing used is 6207 with dynamic capacity 19620 N.
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Fifth Samter
Mechanical Knpnffrirc
V. ivxV PFSIGN OF MAC! UN c ' r'V.KNTS
^Regulation* 2013)
^Common to B V' AutomoixW Engineering. Mechanical and Automation Sp|iww : -.ne#eiS and
SixthSetoeeterMechanical
Engineering tSar.dw ;ch)>
Time : Three hour* Maximum : 100 marks
N \ sc of XppwrdDtap Data Book M panuntd
Any required design data can be suitably assumed.
Answer ALL question*
PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. How the machine design may be classified'
> What i> an S-N Cune"
3. Define the term critical <peed of a shaft
What are the types of flexible coupling and rigid
4.
couplings?
What are the different application* of crvwed
5.
fastener*-*
6 State the two type* of eccentric welded connections
7. State any two functions of springs
How does the function of flywheel differ from that
8. of governor*
9. Classify the types of bearing*
io Define the term Reliability of a Rearing
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ii <)
A circular bar of 500 mm length is supported freely at its two ends It is acted upon by a central concentrated
cyclic load having a minimum value of 20 kN and a maximum value of 50 kN. Determine the diameter of bar by
taking a factor of safety 1.5, size effect of 0.85. surface finish factor of
0. 0 The material properties of bar at given bv ultimate strength of 050 MPa. yield strength of 500 MPa and
endurance strength of 350 MPa.
Or
<b>
A hollow circular column of external diameter 250 mm and internal diameter 200 mill tarries n projecting bracket,
on which a load of 20 k.V rests, as shown in Fig. The centre of the load from the centre of the column is 500 mm
Find tho stresses at the sides of the column. All dimensions in mm.

Fig Q 11(b)
12. (n)
Design and make n neat dimensioned sketch of a muff coupling which is used to connect two steel shafts
transmitting -10 kW at 350 rp m The material for tho shafts and key is plain carbon steel for wtiich allowable
shear and crushing stresses may Is? taken as -10 MPa and 80 MPa respectively. The material for the muff is cast
iron for which the allowable shenr stress may be assumed .is 15 MPa.
Or
A hollow shaft of 0.5 m outside diameter and 0.3 in inside diameter is used to drive a propeller of a marine vessel.
The shaft is mounted on bearings 6 metre apart and it transmits 5600 kW at 150 r.p.m The maximum axial
propeller thrust is 500 kN and the shaft weighs TO kN. Determine
(i) The maximum shear stress developed in the shaft and
(ii) The angular tw ist between the bearings.
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applied through the bracket to carry i vertical load of 13.5 kN
flat suit- of a vc-rtic- C,!lUro * I1 "1 *- Tin- square flange is aecured to the load on onch top l^,j! Ktflnchk>n through
four bolt.-- Estimate the tcniiilc the bolt siise, if the- * t *lt ' ni;,x *m,llT 1 shearing fort e on each lxilt. Find in mni,
lM,r mni.iiblostress is 05 MPa in shonr. All dimensions

h - H
UD-^-as
L+-:
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Fig- Q. 13(a)
Or
(b)
14. (a)
Design a double riveted butt joint with two cover plates for the longitudinal steam of u boiler shell 1.5 m in
diameter subjected to a a team p re enure of 0.95 N/min'. Ansumo joint efficiency an 75%. allowable tensile stress
in the plate 90 MPa; compressive stress 140 MPa and shear stress in the rivet 60 MPa.
The areas of the turning moment diagram for one revolution of a multi- cylinder engine with reference to the
moan turning moment, bolow and above the line, are 32. * 408. - 267, - 333, - 310. + 226. - 374. - 260 and 244
mm2 . The scale for abscissa and ordinate arc: 1 mm 2.4* and 1 mm 050 N-m respectively. The moon speed is 300
r p.m. with a percentage speed fluctuation of 1.5%. If the hoop stress in the material of the rim is not to exceed
5 0 MPu, determine the mutable diameter and i run* section for the flywhee l, assuming that the Width is equal to
4 times the thickness. The density of the material may bo taken to be 7200 kg/m*. Neglect the effect of the boss
and arms.
Or
(b)
Design a leaf spring for the following Hpee.ficat.nn- ;
tr . i load - 140 kN; Numbor of springs supporting the loud = 4;
......her of leaves = 10; Span of the spring ' 1000 mm;
Maximum n _ mm Take Young's modulus. E - 200 kN/mm*
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expected to haw n life
15. (a) A ball bearing "J , m with reliability of 99% Calculate the
of 9000 hour# a ItonritiKso that it oan Is- aok'cled frvau tho
**
Or
.1 ) ,nnv for 12 MW. 1000 rpm steam turbine, which is \ bearing*- fake the atmospheric temperatures as lire
2CSX*SiSS. -r - "* rc- * * or 0,1.. s
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B.EJB.Tcch. DEGREE EXAMINATION. MAY/JUNE 2016
Fifth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME 2343/ME 53/10122 ME 504 - DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS ' MACHINE
DESIGN
(Common to Fifth Semester. Automobile Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Fourth
Semester - Manufacturing Engineering. Industrial Engineering and Management and Indcctrial Engineering)
(Regulations 2008'2010)
(Common to PTMF. 2303 - Design of Machine Elcmcntt for B.E. (Part-Time) Fotirta Semester - Mechanical
Engineering Regulations - 2009)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Etc ot approved data book permitted Answer ALL quotionx.
PART - A (10 X 2 - 20 Mark*)
1. Define limits and fitt
2. What an adaptive desist ?
}. Why a hollow shaft lus greater strength and stiffness than solid shaft of cqutl weight ?
. Under what circumstances flexible ccuplings arc jscd ?
5. State the two t>pcsof eccentric welded connections.
. What is a gib ? Why is it provided in a cotter joint ?
7. What i stiffness of spring ?
X. What bnippngoflcaf spring .
9. What is mcaat by journal bearing ?
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PART - B (5x 16-80 Marks)
II. (a) The shaft of an overhang crank is subjected to a force F of 2 kN as shown in fig.
below. I lie Shalt is made Of 30 Mn: steel having a allowable slwar strength equal to 100 N/mm2 . Determine the
diameter of the shaft. (16)

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(b) Design a muff coupling to connect two Steel shafts transmitting 25 kW power at 360 rpm. The shafts and key
are mace of plain carbon steel 30 CS (Sy, =400\inm-). The sleeve is made of grey cast
in>n FG 200
<SU, - 200 N/mm2 ). The factor of safety for the shafts and key is 4. For the sleeve, the factor of safety is 6 based
cn ultimate strength. (16)
12 (a) A horizontal nickel steel shaft rests on two bearings, A at the left and B at the
right end and carries two gears C and D located at distances of 250 mm and -400 nun respectively from the centre
line of the left and right bearings. The pitch diameter of the gear C is 600 mm and thet of gear D is 200 mm. The
distance between the centre line of the bearings is 2400 mm. The shaft transmits 20 kW it 120 rpm. The power is
delivered to the shaft at gear C and is taken out at gear D in such a manner that the tooth pressure F |c of the gear
C and rlD of the gear D act vertically downward*.
Find the diameter of the shaft, if the working stress is 100 MPa in tension and 56 MPa in shear. The gear C and
D weighs 950 N and 350 N respectively. The combined shock and fatigue factors for bending and torsion may be
taken as 1.5 and 1.2 respectively. (16)
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(1>) Design a bushed-pin i>pc of flexible coupling to connect a punp shaft to a motor shaft transmitting 32 kW
at 960 r.pjn. The overall torque is 20 percent more than mean torque. The material properties arc as follows;
(i) The allowable shear and crushing stress for shaft and key material is 40 MPa and 80 MPa iopccii\cly
(ii) The allowable shear stress for vast iron is 15 MPa;
(iii) The allowable bearing pressure for rubber bush is 0.8 N/mm2
(iv) The material of the pin is same as that of shaft and kcj.
Draw neat sketch of the coupling. (16)
13. (a) A rectangular steel plate 100 mm wide is welded to a vertical plate to form a
cantilever with an overlap of 50 mm and an overharg of 150 mm. It carries a vertical downward load of 60 kN at
free end. Fillet weld is done three sides of the plate for a permissible stress of i 40 N/mm2 . Determine the si^ of
the weld. (16)
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(b) A knuckle joint is to transmit a force of 140 kN.
Allowable stresses in tension, shear and compression arc 75 N/mm2 . 65 N/mm2 and 140 N/mm2 respectively.
Desipi the joint. (16)
14. (a) A hcl.cal compression spring made of oil tempered cxbon steel is subjected to a
load which varies from 400 N to 1000 N. The spring index is 6 aid the design factor of safely is 1.25. If the yield
stress in shear is 770 MPa aid endurance stress in shear is 350 MPa. find: (i) Size of the spnng wire, (it) Diameter
of the spring, (iii) Number of turns of the spring, and (iv) Free length of the spring.
The compression of the spring at the maximum load is 30 mm. The modulus of rigidit y tor the spnng material
may be taken as 80 kN/mm2 . (16)
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(b) A single cylinder double acting steam engine delivers 185 kW at 100 r p m. Tbe
maximum fluctuation of energy per revolution is 15 percent of tbe energy developed per revolution. The speed
variation is limited to I percent either way from the mean. The mein diameters of the rim arc 2.4 m. Design and
draw two views of the flywheel. (16>
15. (a) Design a journal bearing for 12 MW. 1000 rpm steam turbine, which is
supported by two bearings. Take the atmospheric temperature as 16 C and Operating temperature of oil at 60 *C
assume viscosity of oil as 23 Ns'ur. (10)
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(b) Select a suitable deep groove ball bearing for supporting a radial load of 10 kN
and an axial load of 3 kN for a life of 4000 hours at 800 rpm. Select frcm ser es 63. Calculate the expected life of
tbe selected bearing. (16)
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