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151.

At which position of the piston, connecting rod cap experience inertia force?(a) Center(b) Side dead center(c) Top dead center(d) Bottom dead centerThe question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My query is from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct option is (c) Top dead CENTER

To explain I would say: The maximum force experienced by the CONNECTING rod CAP and bolts consists only of INERTIA force at the top dead center on the exhaust stroke. Hence, connecting rod cap experience inertia force at the top dead center.

152.

In low-speed engines, L/r ratio varies from?(a) 2(b) 5 to 7(c) 3(d) 4 to 5This question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Asked question is from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct ANSWER is (d) 4 to 5

Best explanation: In low-speed ENGINES, connecting rods havea CIRCULAR cross-section, this section can WITHSTAND the force when L/r ratio is 4 to 5.

153.

In the formula Pc=dplp(pb)p what is dp?(a) Inner Diameter of the bush(b) Outer Diameter of the bush(c) Inner Diameter of the bore(d) Outer Diameter of the boreThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.My doubt stems from IC Engine topic in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct ANSWER is (a) Inner Diameter of the bush

For explanation I WOULD say: In the formula, Pc is the force acting on the piston pin, dpis the diameter of the piston pin, LP is the length of piston pin, (PB)p is the allowable bearing pressure.

154.

Calculate the diameter of crankpin when Pc=42951.46, lc=1.1dp and (pb)c=8.5?(a) 67.78mm(b) 77.65mm(c) 57.23mm(d) 47.54mmI had been asked this question during an interview.I would like to ask this question from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right CHOICE is (a) 67.78mm

For explanation I WOULD SAY: By the formulaPc=dclc(PB)c

42951.46=dc×1.1dp×8.5

dc=67.78mm

155.

Calculate the diameter of the piston pin when Pc=42951.46, lp=1.8dp, and (pb)p=14?(a) 35.88mm(b) 41.28mm(c) 45.89mm(d) 39.33mmThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.I want to ask this question from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT CHOICE is (b) 41.28mm

To ELABORATE: By the formula Pc=dplp(pb)p

42951.46=dp×1.8dp×14

dp=41.28mm

156.

In the formula Pc=dclc(pb)c, what is the unit of lc?(a) m(b) km(c) mm(d) N-mmThis question was posed to me during an online exam.My question comes from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct ANSWER is (c) mm

Easiest EXPLANATION: In the formula, dc is the diameter of the PISTON pin, (PB)c is the allowable bearing pressure, lc is the length of piston pin, and is TAKEN in mm.

157.

What is the l/d ratio for the crank pin?(a) 1 to 2.5(b) 1.5 to 1.9(c) 1.25 to 1.5(d) 1.67 to 1.9This question was addressed to me in an online interview.Origin of the question is IC Engine in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right option is (c) 1.25 to 1.5

To ELABORATE: The allowable bearing pressure for the crankpin bush is usually taken from 5 to 10MPa, for this VALUE the l/d RATIO of crankpin is from 1.25 to 1.5.

158.

In which lubrication system oil is fed under high pressure?(a) Splash system(b) Pressure feed system(c) Lift system(d) Feed systemI got this question in examination.Origin of the question is IC Engine in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct CHOICE is (b) PRESSURE feed system

Easy EXPLANATION: In the Pressure feed lubrication system the oil is pumped under HIGH pressure using a pump connected to crankshaft and oil lines.This system is used mainly in car engines for better cooling.

159.

Which material is used in piston pin bearing?(a) Nickel-chromium(b) Silver(c) Iron(d) Phosphor bronzeI got this question in a national level competition.Question is taken from IC Engine in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right choice is (d) PHOSPHOR bronze

Easiest EXPLANATION: The piston pin bearing is USUALLY a phosphor bronze of 3 MM thickness and it is an alloy of copper; it has good strength and corrosion RESISTANCE.

160.

Using which process piston pin bearing is manufactured?(a) Forming(b) Forging(c) Casting(d) MachiningThe question was posed to me in an internship interview.This intriguing question originated from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct OPTION is (c) Casting

The best I can explain: It is a SOLID one-piece BUSH, made by casting and then finished by GRINDING and reaming operations. Grinding is done to reduce the friction and gives a shiny SURFACE. Hence, casting is the right answer.

161.

What is the Height of connecting rod at the big end when H=125mm?(a) 135 to 180.25mm(b) 124.56 to 160mm(c) 135.5 to 156.25mm(d) 110.89 to 111.90mmI got this question in quiz.Enquiry is from IC Engine in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct option is (c) 135.5 to 156.25mm

For EXPLANATION I would SAY: HEIGHT of connecting ROD at the big end is H2= 1.1H to 1.25H

= 1.1×125 to 1.25×125

= 135.5 to 156.25mm

162.

What is the height of the connecting rod at the middle section when t=25mm?(a) 125mm(b) 225mm(c) 95mm(d) 150mmI got this question in a job interview.My doubt stems from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT option is (a) 125mm

Explanation: Height of the CONNECTING ROD at the middle section is H=5t

= 5×25= 125mm

163.

What is the Height of connecting rod at the small end when H=125mm?(a) 50.85 to 90.60mm(b) 100.5 to 130.89mm(c) 105 to 122.6mm(d) 93.75 to 112.5mmI had been asked this question in an interview for job.The question is from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct CHOICE is (d) 93.75 to 112.5mm

Easiest explanation: HEIGHT of CONNECTING rod at the SMALL end is H1=0.75H to 0.9H

= 0.75×125 to 0.9×125

= 93.75 to 112.5mm

164.

In the formula Pcr=\(\frac{\sigma_c A}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\) what is Kxx?(a) Radius of cylinder(b) Constant(c) Radius of gyration(d) The radius of the big endI have been asked this question in quiz.I'm obligated to ask this question of IC Engine in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right answer is (c) RADIUS of GYRATION

For explanation: Here PC is the FORCE on connecting rod, A is the cross-sectional area, L is the length of connecting rod, a is end fixity coefficient, σc is stress and Kxx is the radius of gyration.

165.

Which of the mentioned below is the Rankine’s formula?(a) Pcr=\(\frac{A}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\)(b) Pcr=\(\frac{\sigma_cA}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\)(c) Pcr=\(\frac{A^2}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\)(d) Pcr=\(\frac{\sigma_cA^2}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\)I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of IC Engine in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT option is (b) Pcr=\(\frac{\sigma_cA}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\)

Explanation: The Rankine’s formula is given by Pcr=\(\frac{\sigma_cA}{1+a(\frac{L}{K_{xx}})}\) where pc is the force on connecting rod, A is the cross-sectional area, L is the length of connecting rod, a is end FIXITY COEFFICIENT, σc is stress and Kxx is the RADIUS of gyration.

166.

Find the radius of gyration when the thickness of the web is 15mm?(a) 26.7mm(b) 17.6mm(c) 19.7mm(d) 28.6mmThe question was asked in exam.Origin of the question is IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» RIGHT option is (a) 26.7mm

For explanation I WOULD say: RADIUS of GYRATION Kxx=1.78t

= 1.78×15

= 26.7mm
167.

Find the cross-sectional area of the connecting rod when the thickness of the web is 15mm?(a) 2651mm^2(b) 1265mm^2(c) 2475mm^2(d) 2561mm^2This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.My doubt is from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (C) 2475mm^2

The EXPLANATION: A=11t^2

=11×15^2

=2475mm^2
168.

Find the force acting on the piston when the force acting on connecting rod is 40N and the angle of inclination is 20°?(a) 35N(b) 30KN(c) 37.5N(d) 40KNThis question was addressed to me in my homework.Origin of the question is IC Engine in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (c) 37.5N

To elaborate: FORCE acting on piston is Pe=Pccos∅

= 40×cos20

= 37.5N
169.

What is buckling of connecting rod?(a) Straightening(b) Bending(c) Widening(d) ElongationThis question was posed to me during an interview.This question is from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct choice is (B) Bending

Explanation: Due to the COMPRESSIVE load from the PISTON and crankshaft, the connecting rod tends to BEND. This bending of the connecting rod is known as the buckling of the connecting rod.

170.

In the formula P=Pccos∅, what is Pc?(a) The pressure acting on the camshaft(b) Force acting on the camshaft(c) The pressure acting on connecting rod(d) Force acting on connecting rodThis question was posed to me during an interview.I want to ask this question from IC Engine topic in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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171.

Buckling of the connecting rod is along which axis?(a) XX- axis(b) YY-axis(c) ZZ-axis(d) XY-axisThis question was posed to me in an online interview.My enquiry is from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» RIGHT option is (a) XX- axis

For explanation I would say: In the plane of motion, the BUCKLING of the CONNECTING rod is along XX-axis and the end FIXITY COEFFICIENT is one. Hence, XX-axis is the right answer.
172.

What is the coefficient of fixity along the YY-axis in buckling of connecting rod?(a) 1(b) 3(c) 4(d) 2The question was asked during a job interview.My question comes from IC Engine topic in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct ANSWER is (c) 4

Explanation: In the PLANE perpendicular to the plane of motion, for the buckling about the YY-axis, the END fixity coefficient(n) is 4. For a HINGE support coefficient of fixity is zero.

173.

The ends of the connecting rod are fixed due to which effect?(a) Parallel effect(b) Perpendicular effect(c) Non-constraining effect(d) Constraining effectI got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT choice is (d) CONSTRAINING effect

Easy explanation: In the plane PERPENDICULAR to the plane of motion, the ENDS of the connecting rod are fixed due to the constraining effect of the BEARING at the crankpin and the piston pin.

174.

The planes of the connecting rod are parallel to each other.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question during a job interview.My enquiry is from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct choice is (b) FALSE

To elaborate: The buckling of the CONNECTING rod is in TWO different planes- the plane of MOTION and a plane perpendicular to the plane of motion. Therefore, the statement is false.

175.

The ends of the connecting rod are _____ to the piston pin.(a) beam(b) fixed support(c) hinged(d) roller supportThe question was asked in homework.Enquiry is from IC Engine topic in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct OPTION is (C) HINGED

The explanation: In the plane of motion, the ends of the connecting rod are hinged to crankpin and PISTON pin.Hinge is one kind of support used to OBTAIN eccentric motion. Therefore, the hinge is the right answer.

176.

The buckling of the connecting rod has how many planes?(a) 2 planes(b) 1 plane(c) 3 planes(d) 6 planesThe question was posed to me in homework.My doubt stems from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct choice is (a) 2 planes

The explanation is: The BUCKLING is the BENDING of the connecting ROD. The buckling of the connecting rod is in TWO different planes- the plane of motion and a plane perpendicular to the plane of motion.

177.

The connecting rod is designed as a _____(a) square(b) guideways(c) strut(d) cylinderI got this question during an internship interview.My question is based upon IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (c) strut

To EXPLAIN I would say: The connecting rod should be very stiff and have good strength to withstand the LOAD. Therefore, the connecting rod is designed as a column or strut.
178.

Connecting rod experiences load from which part of the engine?(a) Cylinder(b) Cylinder head(c) Piston(d) CrankshaftI had been asked this question in an internship interview.My doubt stems from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct choice is (c) Piston

The best explanation: CONNECTING rod top part i.e., SMALL end is connected to the piston, and the piston EXPERIENCE maximum gas PRESSURE during. Hence, connecting rod EXPERIENCES load from the piston.

179.

Connecting rod is subjected to which type of force during buckling?(a) Axial strain(b) Shear stress(c) Tensile force(d) Compressive forceThe question was asked in my homework.I'd like to ask this question from IC Engine in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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180.

The spout is attached to which end of the connecting rod?(a) Big end(b) Small end(c) Shank(d) Wrist pinThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.My question is based upon IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT answer is (a) BIG end

The best explanation: Spout is an extended METAL PIECE appearing as a spoon-like structure. This is connected to the big end of the connecting rod. Spout lifts the oil from oil sump and SPLASH around the cylinder.

181.

The spout dips into oil sump during which motion?(a) Right-ward motion(b) Upward motion(c) Downward motion(d) Left-word motionThis question was posed to me in an internship interview.This intriguing question originated from IC Engine in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct OPTION is (c) DOWNWARD motion

For explanation I would say: The spout dips into the sump of LUBRICATING oil during the downward motion of the connecting rod and SPLASHES the oil as the connecting rod move UPWARD.

182.

In which type of lubrication system, the spout is present?(a) Pour lubrication(b) Pressure lubrication(c) Splash lubrication(d) Lift lubricationI got this question in final exam.Question is from IC Engine in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right answer is (C) Splash lubrication

The best I can explain: In the splash lubrication SYSTEM, the spout dips into the sump of LUBRICATING oil during the downward motion of the connecting ROD and SPLASHES the oil as the connecting rod move upward.

183.

Which are the two types of lubrication system?(a) Lift and splash feed(b) Splash and pressure feed(c) Splash and pour feed(d) Pour and pressure feedThis question was posed to me in unit test.Origin of the question is IC Engine in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct option is (b) SPLASH and pressure feed

The best EXPLANATION: There are two types of lubrication of bearings at the two ends- splash lubrication system and pressure feed lubrication system.This helps in SMOOTH function and Noiseless.

184.

Cap is attached to which end of the connecting rod?(a) Small end(b) Shank(c) Wrist pin(d) Big endI got this question in examination.Question is from IC Engine in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct option is (d) Big END

For explanation I WOULD say: Cap is attached to the big end of the bearing holding the crankshaft. Cap is bolted to the big end ALONG with bearings. Cap EXPERIENCES force during the downward STROKE of the piston.

185.

How many percent of carbon is present in medium carbon steel?(a) 5% to 10%(b) 0.35% to 0.45%(c) 0.73% to 0.85%(d) 20% to 30%I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.My doubt stems from IC Engine topic in chapter Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct choice is (B) 0.35% to 0.45%

Explanation: The medium carbon steels CONTAIN 0.35% to 0.45% of carbon CONTENT, the alloy steels INCLUDE nickel-chromium or chromium-molybdenum steels.

186.

Which material is used in connecting rod?(a) Steel(b) Tin(c) Medium carbon steel(d) TungstenThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.This question is from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct CHOICE is (c) MEDIUM carbon steel

Easy EXPLANATION: The materials used for the connecting rod are either medium carbon steels or ALLOY steels. This steel has both carbon and manganese, they are quenched and tempered.

187.

Which force is experienced by connecting rod?(a) Stress(b) Torsion(c) Moment(d) Inertia forceI have been asked this question in examination.This intriguing question comes from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right answer is (d) Inertia force

The explanation: The connecting ROD is subjected to the force of gas PRESSURE and the inertia force of the reciprocating PART. Hence, the Inertia force is the right answer.

188.

The connecting rod is manufactured using which process?(a) Drop forging(b) Slip casting(c) Welding(d) Die castingI had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct answer is (a) Drop forging

To ELABORATE: The Connecting rod is manufactured by dropping a die on a red-hot metal. Due to this manufacturing technique, it can withstand high GAS PRESSURE.

189.

The rod that transmits reciprocating motion to rotary motion is known as?(a) Camshaft(b) Connecting rod(c) Crankshaft(d) PistonI have been asked this question in my homework.The above asked question is from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (B) Connecting rod

To elaborate: The MAJOR basic function of the connecting rod is to convert RECIPROCATING motion from the piston to the rotary motion of the crankshaft.
190.

For what purpose rifle hole is drilled in connecting rod?(a) Cooling(b) Combustion(c) Lubrication(d) DiffusionThe question was asked in an international level competition.This interesting question is from IC Engine in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Right option is (c) Lubrication

Easy explanation: Rifle HOLE is the long DRILLED in the CONNECTING rod that CONNECTS the bearings of small END and big end, its major usage is for lubrication.

191.

What is the basic function of the connecting rod?(a) To transmit force from piston to crankshaft(b) To transmit rotary motion from the piston to the crankshaft(c) To transmit oscillation from piston to crankshaft(d) To transmit force from piston to piston pinI had been asked this question during an interview.Query is from IC Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT answer is (a) To transmit force from piston to CRANKSHAFT

Easiest explanation: The major BASIC FUNCTION of the connecting rod is to transmit the PUSH and pull forces from the piston to the crankshaft. The force is created by the combustion in the Cylinder.

192.

The part that connects the small end and the big end of the connecting rod is known as ______(a) big end(b) cap(c) shank(d) small endI had been asked this question in an online interview.I want to ask this question from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct option is (c) SHANK

For explanation I WOULD say: The big end of the CONNECTING rod is connected to the crankshaft whereas the PISTON is connected to the small end of the connecting rod, and the part that CONNECTS small end and the big end of the connecting rod is the shank.

193.

The small gap between the cylinder liner and piston is known as _____(a) piston rib(b) piston clearance(c) piston head(d) wrist clearanceThe question was posed to me in semester exam.My doubt stems from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct CHOICE is (B) piston clearance

The best I can explain: Piston clearance is the clearance between the cylinder liner and piston that is PROVIDED to take CARE of thermal expansion and distortion under load.

194.

The crankshaft is connected to which end of the connecting rod?(a) Edge of shank(b) Small end(c) Big end(d) ShankThe question was posed to me during an online interview.Question is taken from IC Engine in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct choice is (C) Big end

The explanation: The big end of the CONNECTING rod is connected to the crankshaft whereas the piston is connected to the SMALL end of the connecting rod, and shank holds both the ENDS.

195.

The piston is connected to which end of the connecting rod?(a) Shank(b) Big end(c) Edge of shank(d) Small endI got this question in an interview.This is a very interesting question from IC Engine topic in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT option is (d) Small END

The EXPLANATION: Piston is connected to the small end of the connecting rod whereas the big end is connected to the CRANKSHAFT, and shank HOLDS both the ends.

196.

Calculate the mean diameter of the piston boss for aluminum alloy piston, when do=50mm?(a) 60mm(b) 70mm(c) 80mm(d) 90mmThe question was asked during a job interview.The origin of the question is IC Engine topic in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct option is (C) 80MM

Best explanation: MEAN DIAMETER of piston bosses di=1.6×d0

= 1.6×50

= 80mm

197.

Calculate the mean diameter of the piston boss for grey cast iron piston, when do=50mm?(a) 30mm(b) 50mm(c) 60mm(d) 70mmI had been asked this question in an international level competition.I'd like to ask this question from IC Engine topic in portion Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (d) 70mm

Explanation: Mean diameter of PISTON BOSSES di=1.4×d0

= 1.4×50

= 70mm

198.

Calculate the inner diameter of the piston when the outer diameter is 50mm?(a) 30mm(b) 25mm(c) 40mm(d) 35mmThis question was posed to me during an interview.Asked question is from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) 30MM

To EXPLAIN I would say: Inner diameter di=0.6×d0

= 0.6×50

= 30mm
199.

Calculate the resisting force when (Pb)l=5N/mm^2, d0=110mm, l1=67?(a) 73426N(b) 36850N(c) 238746N(d) 28642NThe question was asked in an online quiz.Enquiry is from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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Correct OPTION is (B) 36850N

For EXPLANATION: Resisting FORCE=(Pb)ld0l1

= 5×110×67

= 36850N

200.

Piston pin passes through which part of the piston?(a) Oil ring(b) Riffle hole(c) Piston bosses(d) Compression ringThis question was addressed to me in my homework.This intriguing question comes from IC Engine topic in division Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

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The CORRECT choice is (C) PISTON bosses

The best I can explain: Piston pin passes through the piston bosses provided on the inner side of the piston SKIRT and a bearing bush inside the small end of a connecting rod.