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51.

What Is Burnt-out Point ?

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It CORRESPONDS to maximum HEAT flux at which TRANSITION OCCURS from NUCLEATE boiling to film boiling.

It corresponds to maximum heat flux at which transition occurs from nucleate boiling to film boiling.

52.

Describe Transfer Machines In Brief?

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It is an automatic machine in which WORKPIECE alongwith fixture is transferred from one STATION to other automatically and SEVERAL OPERATION on workpiece are performed at each station.

It is an automatic machine in which workpiece alongwith fixture is transferred from one station to other automatically and several operation on workpiece are performed at each station.

53.

What For Pyranometer Is Used ?

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It is USED to MEASURE the total hemispherical solar RADIATION.

It is used to measure the total hemispherical solar radiation.

54.

What Is The Difference Between Basic Hole And Basic Shaft ?

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A basic HOLE is ONE WHOSE LOWER DEVIATION is zero and in case of basic shaft the upper deviation is zero.

A basic hole is one whose lower deviation is zero and in case of basic shaft the upper deviation is zero.

55.

Explain Difference Between Modulus Of Resilience And Modulus Of Rigidity ?

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Modulus of resilience is the MAXIMUM strain energy STORED in a material per unit volume and modulus of rigidity is the RATIO of SHEARING stress to the shearing strain within the elastic limit.

Modulus of resilience is the maximum strain energy stored in a material per unit volume and modulus of rigidity is the ratio of shearing stress to the shearing strain within the elastic limit.

56.

What Is Isotropic Material ?

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It is a MATERIAL having same ELASTIC CONSTANTS in all DIRECTIONS.

It is a material having same elastic constants in all directions.

57.

What Is Difference Between Conjugate Beam And Continuous Beam ?

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A conjugate beam is an imaginary beam of same size as original beam and carrying a distributed load in ACCORDANCE with the bending moment DIAGRAM.

A CONTINUOUS beam is one which is RESTING on more than two SUPPORTS.

A conjugate beam is an imaginary beam of same size as original beam and carrying a distributed load in accordance with the bending moment diagram.

A continuous beam is one which is resting on more than two supports.

58.

What Is Coaxing ?

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It is the PROCESS of IMPROVING fatigue properties by first under-stressing and then INCREASING the stress in small INCREMENTS.

It is the process of improving fatigue properties by first under-stressing and then increasing the stress in small increments.

59.

What Do You Understand By Catenary Cable ?

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A CABLE ATTACHED to the SUPPORTS and CARRYING its own WEIGHT.

A cable attached to the supports and carrying its own weight.

60.

Define Buckling Factor?

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It is the ratio of the EQUIVALENT length of COLUMN to the MINIMUM radius of GYRATION.

It is the ratio of the equivalent length of column to the minimum radius of gyration.

61.

Discuss The Role Of Manganese In Alloying Steels?

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Manganese is an excellent deoxidizer and sulfur neutralizer, and improves the mechanical properties of steel, notably the ratio of yield strength to tensile strength at NORMAL temperatures. As an alloying ELEMENT, manganese serves as an inexpensive means of preventing "hot shortness". It improves rolling properties, hardenability, and resistance to wear. However manganese increases the CRACK sensitivity of weldments, PARTICULARLY with steels of higher carbon content.

Manganese is an excellent deoxidizer and sulfur neutralizer, and improves the mechanical properties of steel, notably the ratio of yield strength to tensile strength at normal temperatures. As an alloying element, manganese serves as an inexpensive means of preventing "hot shortness". It improves rolling properties, hardenability, and resistance to wear. However manganese increases the crack sensitivity of weldments, particularly with steels of higher carbon content.

62.

What Is The Role Of Silicon As Alloying Element In Steels ?

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Silicon contributes greatly to the production of sound steel because of its deoxidizing and degasifying properties. When ADDED in amounts up to 2.5%, the ultimate strength of the steel is increased without LOSS in ductility. Silicon in EXCESS of 2.5% causes brittleness, and amounts higher than 5% MAKE the steel non-malleable.

Resistance to oxidation and surface stability of steel are increased by the addition of silicon. These desirable effects partially compensate for the tendency of silicon to lower the creep properties of steel. Silicon increases the electrical resistivity of steel and decreases hysteresis losses.

Silicon contributes greatly to the production of sound steel because of its deoxidizing and degasifying properties. When added in amounts up to 2.5%, the ultimate strength of the steel is increased without loss in ductility. Silicon in excess of 2.5% causes brittleness, and amounts higher than 5% make the steel non-malleable.

Resistance to oxidation and surface stability of steel are increased by the addition of silicon. These desirable effects partially compensate for the tendency of silicon to lower the creep properties of steel. Silicon increases the electrical resistivity of steel and decreases hysteresis losses.

63.

What Is The Difference Between Austenite Stabilisers And Ferrite Stabilisers ?

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Austenite stabilisers have the effect of extending the temperature RANGE over which austenite is formed. Such elements are carbon, manganese, nickel, copper and COBALT.

Ferrite stabilisers have the effect of extending the temperature range over which alpha and DELTA ferrite are formed, which consequently REDUCES temperature range over which austenite is formed. Such elements are SILICON, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium and niobium.

Austenite stabilisers have the effect of extending the temperature range over which austenite is formed. Such elements are carbon, manganese, nickel, copper and cobalt.

Ferrite stabilisers have the effect of extending the temperature range over which alpha and delta ferrite are formed, which consequently reduces temperature range over which austenite is formed. Such elements are silicon, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium and niobium.

64.

What Are The Major Effects Of Alloying Elements?

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  1. To alter the transformation temperatures and times
  2. To modify the room temperature and elevated temperature strengths of GIVEN structures by
    1. stiffening the crystals and
    2. introducing COMPLEX precipitates which tend to harden the steel.
  3. To modify the type of oxide FILM formed on the surface of the steel and thereby affect its corrosion RESISTANCE.

65.

How With Alloying Of Steel It Is Possible To A Achieve Properties Which Can Not Be Achieved With Heat Treatment ?

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A prerequisite to the hardening of steels is that martensite should be formed on cooling, but this can only be ACHIEVED if the rate of cooling is great ENOUGH to suppress the formation of pearlite or bainite and in PLAIN carbon steels this can be achieved by quenching relatively SMALL specimens

A prerequisite to the hardening of steels is that martensite should be formed on cooling, but this can only be achieved if the rate of cooling is great enough to suppress the formation of pearlite or bainite and in plain carbon steels this can be achieved by quenching relatively small specimens

66.

What Causes Hardness In Steel ? How Heat Treatment Alters Properties Of Steel ?

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The shape and distribution of the carbides in the iron DETERMINES the HARDNESS of the steel. Carbides can be dissolved in austenite is the basis of the heat treatment of steel. If steel is heated above the A CRITICAL temperature to dissolve all the carbides, and then COOLED, suitable cooling through the cooling range will produce the desired size and distribution of carbides in the ferrite, IMPARTING different properties.

The shape and distribution of the carbides in the iron determines the hardness of the steel. Carbides can be dissolved in austenite is the basis of the heat treatment of steel. If steel is heated above the A critical temperature to dissolve all the carbides, and then cooled, suitable cooling through the cooling range will produce the desired size and distribution of carbides in the ferrite, imparting different properties.

67.

Which Elements Increase The Corrosion Resistance Of Steel ?

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CHROMIUM and NICKEL.

Chromium and nickel.

68.

What Is The Structure Of Pure Iron And Whether It Is Soft Or Hard ?

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FERRITE and it is SOFT.

Ferrite and it is soft.

69.

Car Tyres Are Usually Made Of ?

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Styrene-butadiene RUBBER.

Styrene-butadiene rubber.

70.

What Is Critical Temperature In Metals ?

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It is the TEMPERATURE at which the PHASE CHANGE OCCURS in METALS.

It is the temperature at which the phase change occurs in metals.

71.

What Are Killed Steels And What For These Are Used ?

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KILLED STEELS are deoxidised in the ladle with silicon and ALUMINIUM. On SOLIDIFICATION no gas evolution occurs in these steels because they are free from oxygen.

Killed steels are deoxidised in the ladle with silicon and aluminium. On solidification no gas evolution occurs in these steels because they are free from oxygen.

72.

Which Rays Are Produced By Cobalt-60 In Industrial Radiography ?

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GAMMA RAYS.

Gamma rays.

73.

What Is Stellite ?

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It is a non-ferrous cast alloy CONTAINING COBALT, chromium and TUNGSTEN.

It is a non-ferrous cast alloy containing cobalt, chromium and tungsten.

74.

What Is The Percentage Of Chromium In 18 : 4 : 1 Iiss ?

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4%.

4%.

75.

Why Pert Is Preferred Over Cpm For Evaluation Of Project ?

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PERT is BASED on the approach of multiple time ESTIMATES for each ACTIVITY.

PERT is based on the approach of multiple time estimates for each activity.

76.

What Do You Understand By Critical Points In Iron, Iron-carbide Diagram ?

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The TEMPERATURES at which the phase CHANGES occur are CALLED CRITICAL points (or temperatures).

The temperatures at which the phase changes occur are called critical points (or temperatures).

77.

Explain The Difference Between Ferrite, Austenite And Graphite ?

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Ferrite is the solid solution of carbon and other CONSTITUENTS in alpha-iron. It is soft, ductile and relatively WEAK.

Austenite is the solid solution of carbon and other constituents in gamma-iron. It exists in ordinary STEELS at elevated temperatures, but it is also found at ordinary temperatures in some stainless steels. GRAPHITE has a hexagonal layer LATTICE.

Ferrite is the solid solution of carbon and other constituents in alpha-iron. It is soft, ductile and relatively weak.

Austenite is the solid solution of carbon and other constituents in gamma-iron. It exists in ordinary steels at elevated temperatures, but it is also found at ordinary temperatures in some stainless steels. Graphite has a hexagonal layer lattice.

78.

What Is The Difference Between Column And Strut ?

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Both column and strut carry compressive LOAD. Column is ALWAYS vertical but strut as member of structure could carry AXIAL compressive load in any DIRECTION.

Both column and strut carry compressive load. Column is always vertical but strut as member of structure could carry axial compressive load in any direction.

79.

What Is The Difference Between Proof Resilience And Modulus Of Resilience ?

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Proof RESILIENCE is the maximum strain ENERGY that can be stored in a material without PERMANENT deformation. MODULUS of resilience is the maximum strain energy stored in a material per unit volume.

Proof resilience is the maximum strain energy that can be stored in a material without permanent deformation. Modulus of resilience is the maximum strain energy stored in a material per unit volume.

80.

Explain The Difference Between The Points Of Inflexion And Contraflexure?

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At POINTS of inflexion in a loaded beam the bending moment is ZERO and at points of CONTRAFLEXURE in loaded beam the bending moment CHANGES sign from INCREASING to decreasing.

At points of inflexion in a loaded beam the bending moment is zero and at points of contraflexure in loaded beam the bending moment changes sign from increasing to decreasing.

81.

What Is The Difference Between Isotropic Material And Homogeneous Material ?

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In HOMOGENEOUS material the COMPOSITION is same throughout and in isotropic material the elastic CONSTANTS are same in all DIRECTIONS.

In homogeneous material the composition is same throughout and in isotropic material the elastic constants are same in all directions.

82.

What Is The Difference Between Alpha Iron, Delta Iron And Gamma Iron ?

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The bcc FORM of iron EXISTS between room temperature and 910°C, and between 1400°C and the melting point at 1539°C. The lower temperature form is KNOWN as "ALPHA"-iron and the higher temperature form as "delta"-iron. The face-centered CUBIC form existing between 910°C and 1400°C is referred to as "gamma-iron".

The bcc form of iron exists between room temperature and 910°C, and between 1400°C and the melting point at 1539°C. The lower temperature form is known as "alpha"-iron and the higher temperature form as "delta"-iron. The face-centered cubic form existing between 910°C and 1400°C is referred to as "gamma-iron".

83.

What Is Allotrope ? In What Forms Of Cubic Pattern, Iron Exists ?

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Some ELEMENTS EXIST in more than one CRYSTALLINE form. Each form is KNOWN as "allotrope". Iron EXISTS in two forms of cubic pattern, namely body centered cubic (bcc) and face-centered cubic (fee).

Some elements exist in more than one crystalline form. Each form is known as "allotrope". Iron exists in two forms of cubic pattern, namely body centered cubic (bcc) and face-centered cubic (fee).

84.

Hydrogen Cannot Be Removed Easily From Molten Steel. What Harm Hydrogen Has On Property Of Steel ?

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Excessive hydrogen results in the FORMATION of small fissures often described as hairline CRACKS or flakes in the STEEL. Large forgings in ALLOY steel are PARTICULARLY sensitive to this phenomenon.

Excessive hydrogen results in the formation of small fissures often described as hairline cracks or flakes in the steel. Large forgings in alloy steel are particularly sensitive to this phenomenon.

85.

How Oxygen Can Be Removed From Steel During Melting? What Are Fully Killed Steels ?

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Oxygen can be removed by adding elements such as manganese, silicon or aluminium which, because of their high AFFINITY for oxygen, REACT with it to form non-metallic OXIDES which rise into the slag. STEELS which have had most of their DISSOLVED oxygen removed are called "fully killed steels".

Oxygen can be removed by adding elements such as manganese, silicon or aluminium which, because of their high affinity for oxygen, react with it to form non-metallic oxides which rise into the slag. Steels which have had most of their dissolved oxygen removed are called "fully killed steels".

86.

For Which Parts The Wahl Factor And Lewis Form Factor Used ?

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For SPRINGS and GEARS RESPECTIVELY.

For springs and gears respectively.

87.

Give One Example Each Of The Following Proportion Of Materials Dimensional, Physical, Technological And Mechanical?

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ROUGHNESS, ENTHALPY, TOUGHNESS, and HARDNESS RESPECTIVELY.

Roughness, enthalpy, toughness, and hardness respectively.

88.

Explain The Difference Between Pearlite And Cementite ?

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Pearlite is EUTECTOID MIXTURE of FERRITE and CEMENTITE. Cementite is chemical COMPOUND of iron and carbon.

Pearlite is eutectoid mixture of ferrite and cementite. Cementite is chemical compound of iron and carbon.

89.

What Is The Name Of Solid Solution Of Carbon In Alpha Iron And Delta Iron ?

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FERRITE and AUSTENITE RESPECTIVELY.

Ferrite and austenite respectively.

90.

How Is Ceramic Defined ?

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It is a SOLID FORMED by COMBINATION of METALLIC and non-metallic ELEMENTS.

It is a solid formed by combination of metallic and non-metallic elements.

91.

What Does Following Alloy Designation Indicate Fg 250 ?

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GREY CAST iron with TENSILE STRENGTH of 250 MPA.

Grey cast iron with tensile strength of 250 MPa.

92.

Which Is The Common Element Between Brass And Bronze ?

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Copper.

Copper.

93.

How Convective Heat Transfer Is Effected And On What Factors It Depends ?

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Convective heat transfer is effected between a solid and fluid by a combination of molecular conduction within the fluid in combination with ENERGY transport RESULTING from the MOTION of fluid particles. It depends on BOUNDARY layer configuration, fluid properties and temperature DIFFERENCE.

Convective heat transfer is effected between a solid and fluid by a combination of molecular conduction within the fluid in combination with energy transport resulting from the motion of fluid particles. It depends on boundary layer configuration, fluid properties and temperature difference.

94.

For Conduction Of Heat, The Instantaneous Rate Of Heat Flow Is Product Of Three Factors. What Are These ?

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  1. AREA of the section of the heat FLOW path, PERPENDICULAR to the DIRECTION of heat flow.
  2. temperature gradient, i.e. change of temperature w.r.t. LENGTH of path.
  3. Thermal conductivity of material.

95.

What Does Thermal Diffusivity Of Metals Signify?

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Thermal diffusivity is ASSOCIATED with the SPEED of propagation of heat into SOLIDS during changes in TEMPERATURE with TIME.

Thermal diffusivity is associated with the speed of propagation of heat into solids during changes in temperature with time.

96.

Which Theories Of Failure Are Used For ductile Materials, Andbrittle Materials ?

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For DUCTILE materials, theories of failure USED are maximum SHEAR stress theory, and maximum ENERGY of distortion theory; while for brittle materials, theory of maximum principal stress, and maximum STRAIN are used.

For ductile materials, theories of failure used are maximum shear stress theory, and maximum energy of distortion theory; while for brittle materials, theory of maximum principal stress, and maximum strain are used.

97.

List At Least Two Factors That Promote Transition From Ductile To Brittle Fracture.

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Manner of loading, and the RATE of loading PROMOTE transition from ductile to brittle fracture. A machine MEMBER may have ductile failure under static loading but may fail in brittle fashion when the load is fluctuating. Similarly a material may evidence ductile failure under tensile loading at ordinary testing SPEED but if load is applied at a high velocity then failure may be brittle.

Manner of loading, and the rate of loading promote transition from ductile to brittle fracture. A machine member may have ductile failure under static loading but may fail in brittle fashion when the load is fluctuating. Similarly a material may evidence ductile failure under tensile loading at ordinary testing speed but if load is applied at a high velocity then failure may be brittle.

98.

While Normal Carburising And Nitriding Surface Treatments Increase Fatigue Strength, Excessive Treatment May Decrease The Fatigue Strength. Why ?

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Normal carburising/nitriding treatments increase VOLUME due to phase TRANSFORMATION at Surface and introduce residual compressive surface stress and THUS increase the fatigue strength. By excessive treatment the high compressive STRESSES are introduced but these are balanced by high in¬ternal tensile stresses of equal value and the SUBSURFACE fatigue cracks may develop in the regions of high tensile stress and lead to early fatigue failure.

Normal carburising/nitriding treatments increase volume due to phase transformation at Surface and introduce residual compressive surface stress and thus increase the fatigue strength. By excessive treatment the high compressive stresses are introduced but these are balanced by high in¬ternal tensile stresses of equal value and the subsurface fatigue cracks may develop in the regions of high tensile stress and lead to early fatigue failure.

99.

Why Fatigue Strength Decreases As Size Of A Part Increases Beyond Around 10 Mm?

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PERFECTION of material conditions is possible at lower SIZES and as size increases, it is not possible to ATTAIN uniform structure of the material.

Perfection of material conditions is possible at lower sizes and as size increases, it is not possible to attain uniform structure of the material.

100.

Why Is It That The Maximum Value Which The Residual Stress Can Reach Is The Elastic Limit Of The Material ?

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A STRESS in excess of elastic limit, with no external force to OPPOSE it, will RELIEVE itself by plastic deformation until it reaches the VALUE of the yield stress.

A stress in excess of elastic limit, with no external force to oppose it, will relieve itself by plastic deformation until it reaches the value of the yield stress.