Question Bank : MECHANICS OF MACHINES (15ME32T)

UNITI: BASIC KINEMATICS 10Hrs Marks 30

Definition-Kinematic link or element-Types of links-Kinematic pairTypes-Types of constrained Motions-
Kinematic chain- Definition of Machine, Structure and Mechanism-Difference between Machine and
Structure ,Mechanism-Inversions-Types of Kinematic Chains-Four Bar Chain- Beam Engine-Coupling Rod
of Locomotive-Single Slider Crank Chain- Pendulum Pump-Crank and Slotted Lever Quick Return Motion
Mechanism-Double Slider Crank Chain-Elliptical trammel-Scotch yoke mechanism-Oldhams coupling.

1. Define kinematic link. Briefly explain its types. [R] [4]

2. Define a) structure b) machine c) mechanism. [R] [3]
3. Differentiate between machine and a structure. [U] [3]
4. Define kinematic pair & classify it. [R] [4]
5. Explain with example: a) Sliding pair b) turning pair c) screw pair d) spherical pair e) rolling pair
f) lower pair g) higher pairs h) self closed pair i) force-closed pair. [2 marks each] [U]
6. Explain with a neat sketch completely constrained motion. [A] [1+2]
7. Explain with a neat sketch incompletely constrained motion. [A] [1+2]
8. Explain with a neat sketch successfully constrained motion. [A] [1+2]
9. Define & explain kinematic chain with its types. Write the relation between joint & link. [R/U][4]
10. Define inversion of mechanism. [R] [1]
11. Explain with sketch four bar chain or quadric cycle chain and mention its inversions. [A] [3]
12. Explain with a neat sketch beam engine. [A] [3]
13. Explain with a neat sketch double crank mechanism or coupling rod of a locomotive. [A] [3]
14. Explain with a neat sketch double lever mechanism or Watts indicator mechanism. [A] [4]
15. Explain with sketch single slider crank chain and mention its inversions. [A] [3]
16. Explain with a neat sketch bull engine or pendulum pump. [A] [3]
17. Explain with a neat sketch oscillating cylinder engine. [A] [3]
18. Explain with a neat sketch rotary internal combustion engine or Gnome engine. [A] [3]
19. Explain with a neat sketch crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism. [A] [2+2]
20. Define double slider crank chain and mention its inversions. [R/U] [2]
21. Explain with a neat sketch elliptical trammel. . [A] [4]
22. Explain with a neat sketch Scotch yoke mechanism. [A] [4]
23. Explain with a neat sketch Oldhams coupling. [A] [4]

UNTII: TRANSMISSION OF POWER 11Hrs Marks 30

Belt Drives-types of flat belt drives-open, cross, idler pulley, compound, cone pulley and fast and loose
pulley. Velocity Ratio, Slip and creep of belt, length of belt, Ratio of driving Tensions, Centrifugal Tension
and Initial Tension-Power Transmitted by belts (Flat and V-Belt) and ropes- Maximum power transmitted
by belt (without proof)-Problems on belt drives-Introduction to Gears - Classification of Gears-Spur Gear
Terminology-Problems on gears (centre distance only) Introduction to Gear Trains-Types of Gear trains
Simple, Compound, Reverted and Epicyclic gear trains- Problems on Gear Trains

1. List the factors upon which the power transmission depends. [U] [2]
2. List the factors upon which the selection of a belt drive depends. [U] [2]
3. Explain the different types of belt drives. [U] [2]
4. Explain with neat sketch the different types of belts. [U] [4]
5. Explain with neat sketch open belt and cross belt drives & mention the formula to find their required lenth
with their notations. [U] [6]
6. Explain with neat sketch (i) quarter turn belt drive (ii) belt drive with idler pulleys (iii) compound belt
drive. [U] [6]
7. Explain with neat sketch (i) stepped or cone pulley drive (ii) fast & loose pulley drive. [U] [5]
8. Define & explain velocity ratio for simple & compound belt drive with their related formula. [U] [5]
9. Define & explain: a) slip b) creep with their related formula. [U] [5]
10. Explain power transmitted by a belt & condition for the transmission of maximum power. [U] [4]
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11. Explain the ratio of driving tensions for (i) flat belt drive (ii) v- belt or rope. [U] [4]
12. Explain to find the angle of contact in a belt drive. [U] [2]
13. Explain centrifugal tension & maximum tension in a belt. [U] [3]
14. Explain initial tension in the belt. [U] [2]
15. List the advantages & disadvantages of V-belt drive over flat belt drive & vice versa. [U] [3]
16. List the Advantages and Disadvantages of Belt over Rope Drive
17. List the advantages & disadvantages of gear drive. [U] [2]
18. Explain the classification of gears. [U] [4]
19. Define the terms used in gears. [1 mark each] [R]
(i) pitch circle (ii) pitch circle diameter (iii) pitch point (iv) pitch surface (v) pressure angle or angle of
obliquity (vi) addendum (vii) dedendum (viii) addendum circle (ix) dedendum circle (x) circular pitch
(xi) diametral pitch (xii) module (xiii) clearance (xiv) total depth (xv) working depth (xvi) tooth thickness
20. Discuss the various types of gear trains. [U] [3]
21. Explain briefly with neat sketch the reverted gear train. [U] [4]
22. Explain briefly with neat sketch the epicyclic gear train. [U] [4]
23. With neat sketch explain briefly the compound Gear train. [U] [4]
24. An engine, running at 150 r.p.m., drives a line shaft by means of a belt. The engine pulley is 750 mm
diameter and the pulley on the line shaft being 450 mm. A 900 mm diameter pulley on the line shaft drives
a 150 mm diameter pulley keyed to a dynamo shaft. Calculate the speed of the dynamo shaft, when 1.
There is no slip, and 2. There is a slip of 2% at each drive. [A] [4]
25. The power is transmitted from a pulley 1 m diameter running at 200 r.p.m. to a pulley 2.25 m diameter by
means of a belt. Calculate the speed lost by the driven pulley as a result of creep, if the stress on the tight
and slack side of the belt is 1.4 MPa and 0.5 MPa respectively. The Youngs modulus for the material of
the belt is 100 MPa. [A] [4]
26. A shaft which rotates at a constant speed of 160 r.p.m is connected by belting to a parallel shaft 720 mm
apart, which has to run at 60, 80 & 100 r.p.m. The smallest pulley on the driving shaft is 40 mm in radius.
Determine the remaining radii of the two stepped pulleys for (i) a crossed belt (ii) an open belt. Neglect
belt thickness & slip. [A] [4+6]
27. Calculate the power transmitted by a belt running over a pulley of 600 mm diameter at 200 r.p.m. The
coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley is 0.25, angle of lap is 160 and maximum tension in
the belt is 2500 N. [A] [4]
28. A casting weighing 9KN hangs freely from a rope which makes 2.5turns round a drum of 300 mm
diameter revolving at 20 r.p.m. The other end of the rope is pulled by a man. The coefficient of friction is
0.25. Determine (i) the force required by the man (ii) the power to raise the casting. [A] [4]
29. Two pulleys, one 450 mm diameter and the other 200 mm diameter are on parallel shafts 1.95 m apart and
are connected by a crossed belt. Calculate the length of the belt required and the angle of contact between
the belt and each pulley. What power can be transmitted by the belt when the larger pulley rotates at 200
rev/min, if the maximum permissible tension in the belt is 1 kN, and the coefficient of friction between the
belt and pulley is 0.25? [A] [6]
30. A shaft rotating at 200 r.p.m. drives another shaft at 300 r.p.m. and transmits 6 kW through a belt. The belt
is 100 mm wide and 10 mm thick. The distance between the shafts is 4m.The smaller pulley is 0.5 m in
diameter. Calculate the stress in the belt, if it is (i) an open belt drive (ii) a crossed belt drive Take = 0.3.
[A] [4 x 2]
31. A leather belt is required to transmit 7.5 kW from a pulley 1.2 m in diameter, running at 250 r.p.m. The
angle embraced is 165 and the coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley is 0.3. If the safe
working stress for the leather belt is 1.5 MPa, density of leather 1 Mg/m 3and thickness of belt 10 mm,
determine the width of the belt taking centrifugal tension into account. [A] [6]
32. Determine the width of a 9.75 mm thick leather belt required to transmit 15 kW from a motor running at
900 r.p.m. The diameter of the driving pulley of the motor is 300 mm. The driven pulley runs at 300 r.p.m.
and the distance between the centres of two pulleys is 3 metres. The density of the leather is1000 kg/m3.
The maximum allowable stress in the leather is 2.5 MPa. The co-efficient of friction between the leather
and pulley is 0.3. Assume open belt drive and neglect the sag and slip of the belt. [A] [6]
33. A pulley is driven by a flat belt, the angle of lap being 120. The belt is 100 mm wide by 6 mm thick and
density1000 kg/m3. If the coefficient of friction is 0.3 and the maximum stress in the belt is not to exceed
2 MPa, Calculate the greatest power which the belt can transmit and the corresponding speed of the belt.
[A] [5]

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34. An open belt drive connects two pulleys 1.2m & 0.5m diameter, on parallel shafts 4metres apart. The mass
of the belt is 0.9 Kg per metre length and the maximum tension is not to exceed 2000N. The coefficient of
friction is 0.3. The 1.2 m pulley, which is the driver runs at 200 r.p.m. Due to belt slip on one of the
pulleys, the velocity of the driven shaft is only 450 r.p.m. Calculate the torque on each of the two shafts,
the power transmitted & power lost in friction. What is the efficiency of the drive? [A][4+1+1+2+1)]
35. In a flat belt drive the initial tension is 2000 N. The coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley
is 0.3 and the angle of lap on the smaller pulley is 150. The smaller pulley has a radius of 200 mm and
rotates at 500 r.p.m. Calculate the power in kW transmitted by the belt. [A] [4]
36. Two parallel shafts, whose centre lines are 4.8 m apart, are connected by open belt drive. The diameter of
the larger pulley is 1.5 m and that of smaller pulley 1 m. The initial tension in the belt when stationary is 3
kN. The mass of the belt is 1.5 kg / m length. The coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley
is 0.3. Taking centrifugal tension into account, calculate the power transmitted, when the smaller pulley
rotates at 400 r.p.m. [A] [6]
37. A flat belt is required to transmit 35 kW from a pulley of 1.5 m effective diameter running at 300 r.p.m.
The angle of contact is spread over 11/24 of the circumference and the coefficient of friction between belt
and pulley surface is 0.3. Determine, taking centrifugal tension into account, width of the belt required. It
is given that the belt thickness is 9.5 mm, density of its material is 1.1 Mg/m 3 and the related permissible
working stress is 2.5 MPa. [A] [6]
38. An open flat belt drive connects two parallel shafts 1.2 metres apart. The driving and the driven shafts
rotate at 350 r.p.m. and 140 r.p.m. respectively and the driven pulley is 400 mm in diameter. The belt is 5
mm thick and 80 mm wide. The coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley is 0.3 and the maximum
permissible tension in the belting is 1.4 MN/m2. Determine (i) diameter of the driving pulley (ii)
maximum power that may be transmitted by the belting, (iii) required initial belt tension. [A][1+5+1]
39. An open belt running over two pulleys 240 mm and 600 mm diameter connects two parallel shafts 3
metres apart and transmits 4 kW from the smaller pulley that rotates at 300 r.p.m. Co-efficient of friction
between the belt and the pulley is 0.3 and the safe working tension is10N per mm width. Determine: 1.
Minimum width of the belt, 2. Initial belt tension and 3. Length of the belt required. [A] [7]
40. Power is transmitted using a V-belt drive. The included angle of V-groove is 30. The belt is 20 mm deep
and maximum width is 20 mm. If the mass of the belt is 0.35 kg per meter length and maximum allowable
stress is 1.4 MPa, determine the maximum power transmitted when the angle of lap is 140. = 0.15.
[A] [6]
41. A compressor, requiring 90 kW is to run at about 250 r.p.m. The drive is by V-belts from an electric motor
running at 750 r.p.m. The diameter of the pulley on the compressor shaft must not be greater than 1 metre
while the centre distance between the pulleys is limited to 1.75 metre. The belt speed should not exceed
1600 m/min. Determine the number of V-belts required to transmit the power if each belt has a cross-
sectional area of 375 mm2, density 1000 kg/m3 and an allowable tensile stress of 2.5MPa. The groove
angle of the pulley is 35. The coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley is 0.25.Calculate also
the length required of each belt. [A] [8]
42. A rope drive transmits 600 kW from a pulley of effective diameter 4 m, which runs at a speed of 90 r.p.m.
The angle of lap is 160; the angle of groove 45; the coefficient of friction 0.28; the mass of rope 1.5
kg/m and the allowable tension in each rope 2400 N. Calculate the number of ropes required. [A] [6]
43. A pulley used to transmit power by means of ropes has a diameter of 3.6 metres and has 15 grooves of 45
angle. The angle of contact is 170 and the coefficient of friction between the ropes and the groove sides is
0.28. The maximum possible tension in the ropes is 960 N and the mass of the rope is 1.5 kg per metre
length. Calculate the speed of pulley in r.p.m. and the power transmitted if the condition of maximum
power prevail. [A] [6]
44. Two parallel shafts, about 600 mm apart are to be connected by spur gears. One shaft is to run at 360
r.p.m. and the other at 120 r.p.m. Develop the gears, if the circular pitch is to be 25 mm. [A] [5]
45. Two parallel shafts are to be connected by spur gearing. The approximate distance between the shafts is
600 mm. If one shaft runs at 120 r.p.m. and the other at 360 r.p.m. Calculate the number of teeth on each
wheel, if the module is 8 mm. Also determine the exact distance apart of the shafts. [A] [5]

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UNITIII: FRICTION 10Hrs Marks 25
Friction-Introduction-Types of Friction, Laws of solid friction, coefficient of friction, limiting angle of
friction, angle of Repose -Friction in Journal Bearing-Power Transmission in the Journal bearing-Friction in
Thrust Bearing-Pivot Bearing Flat and Conical bearing-Collar Bearing Problems on bearings (Assuming
uniform pressure theory)- Friction in Clutches-Single Disc Clutch- Multiple Disc Clutch- Problems on
clutches (Assuming uniform wear theory)-Introduction to Brakes-Internal Expanding Brake (Mechanical &
Hydraulic).

1. Define friction & coefficient of friction. [R] [2]

2. With neat diagram explain limiting friction. [R] [4]
3. Explain the terms: (i).Angle of response (ii).Angle of friction. [R] [4]
4. Explain with neat diagram limiting angle of friction. [R] [3]
5. List the laws of (i) static friction (ii) dynamic friction (iii) solid friction (iv) fluid friction. [R] [2x4]
6. With neat sketch explain angle of repose. [U] [4]
7. Explain with neat diagram friction in a journal bearing. [U] [4]
8. Explain with neat sketch different types of pivot bearings. [A] [4]
9. Explain with neat sketch single and multiple flat collar bearing. [A] [4]
10. Explain with a neat sketch single plate or disc clutch. [A] [5]
11. Explain with a neat sketch multi plate clutch. [A] [5]
12. Explain with a neat sketch internal expanding brake (i) mechanical (ii) hydraulic. [A] [10]
13. A 60 mm diameter shaft running in a bearing carries a load of 2000 N. If the coefficient of friction
between the shaft and bearing is 0.03, Calculate the power transmitted when it runs at 1440 r.p.m.
[A] [2]
14. A vertical shaft 150 mm in diameter rotating at 100 r.p.m. rests on a flat end footstep bearing. The shaft
carries a vertical load of 20 kN. Assuming uniform pressure distribution and coefficient of friction equal
to 0.05, Calculate power lost in friction. [A] [2]
15. A conical pivot supports a load of 20 kN, the cone angle is 120 and the intensity of normal pressure is
not to exceed 0.3 N/mm2. The external diameter is twice the internal diameter. Calculate the outer and
inner radii of the bearing surface. If the shaft rotates at 200 r.p.m. and the coefficient of friction is 0.1,
Calculate the power absorbed in friction. Assume uniform pressure. [A] [5]
16. A conical pivot bearing supports a vertical shaft of 200 mm diameter. It is subjected to a load of 30 kN.
The angle of the cone is 120 and the coefficient of friction is 0.025. Calculate the power lost in friction
when the speed is 140 r.p.m., assuming uniform pressure. [A] [4]
17. A thrust shaft of a ship has 6 collars of 600 mm external diameter and 300 mm internal diameter. The
total thrust from the propeller is 100 kN. If the coefficient of friction is 0.12 and speed of the engine90
r.p.m. Calculate the power absorbed in friction at the thrust block, assuming l. uniform pressure only.
[A] [4]
18. A shaft has a number of a collars integral with it. The external diameter of the collars is 400 mm and the
shaft diameter is 250 mm. If the intensity of pressure is 0.35 N/mm2 (uniform) and the coefficient of
friction is 0.05, Calculate:1. Power absorbed when the shaft runs at 105 r.p.m. carrying a load of 150
kN; and 2. Number of collars required. [A] [5]
19. Determine the maximum, minimum & average pressure in plate clutch when the axial force is 4KN. The
inside radius of the contact surface is 50mm and the outside radius is 100mm. Assume uniform wear.
[A] [5]
20. A single plate clutch, with both sides effective, has outer and inner diameters 300 mm and 200 mm
respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point in the contact surface is not to exceed 0.1
N/mm2. If the coefficient of friction is 0.3, determine the power transmitted by a clutch at a speed
2500rpm. [A] [5]
21. A single plate clutch, effective on both sides, is required to transmit 25KW at 3000 r.p.m. Determine the
outer & inner radii of frictional surface if the coefficient of friction is 0.255, the ratio of radii is 1.25 &
the maximum pressure is not to exceed 0.1 N/mm2. Also determine the axial thrust to be provided by
springs. Assume the theory of uniform wear. [A] [5]
22. A single dry plate clutch transmits 7.5KW at 900 r.p.m. The axial pressure is limited to 0.07 N/mm 2. If
the coefficient of friction is o.25, find (i) mean radius & face width of the friction lining assuming the
ratio of the mean radius to the face width as 4 (ii) outer and inner radii of the clutch plate. [A] [5]

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23. A multiple disc clutch has five plates having four pairs of active friction surfaces. If the intensity of
pressure is not to exceed 0.127 N/mm2, Calculate the power transmitted at 500 r.p.m. The outer and
inner radii of friction surfaces are 125 mm and 75 mm respectively. Assume uniform wear and take
coefficient of friction = 0.3. [A] [4]
24. A multi disc clutch has three discs on the driving shaft and two on the driven shaft. The outside diameter
of the contact surfaces is 240mm and inside diameter 120mm. Assuming uniform wear and coefficient
of friction as 0.3, find the maximum axial intensity of pressure between the discs for transmitting 25kw
at 1575r.p.m. [A] [5]

UNIT IV:BALANCING 07 Hrs Marks 20

Introduction-Static and Dynamic balancing-Balancing of single rotating mass by a single mass rotating in
the same plane -Balancing of several masses rotating in the same plane-Problems on above (Analytical and
Graphical methods).

1. Explain the balancing of rotating parts necessary for high speed engines [U] [2]
2. Explain clearly the terms static balancing and dynamic balancing. [U] [4]
3. Discuss with neat sketch how a single revolving mass is balanced by a single mass revolving in same
planes. [U] [4]
4. Explain the method of balancing of different masses revolving in the same plane. [U] [3]
Note : All the following problems should be solved by both analytical & graphical methods.
5. Four masses m1, m2, m3 and m4 are 200 kg, 300 kg, 240 kg and 260 kg respectively. The corresponding
radii of rotation are 0.2 m, 0.15 m, 0.25 m and 0.3 m respectively and the angles between successive
masses are 45, 75 and 135. Calculate the position and magnitude of the balance mass required, if its
radius of rotation is 0.2 m.(Analytical method). [A] [5]
6. Four masses m1, m2, m3 and m4 are 250 kg, 350 kg, 290 kg and 310 kg respectively. The corresponding
radii of rotation are 0.25 m, 0.20 m, 0.35 m and 0.4 m respectively and the angles between successive
masses are 45, 75 and 135. Calculate the position and magnitude of the balance mass required, if its
radius of rotation is 0.25 m. (Graphical method) [A] [5]
7. Four masses A, B, C and D are attached to a shaft and revolve in the same plane. The masses are 12kg,
10 kg, 18 kg and 15 kg respectively and their radii of rotations are 40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm and30 mm.
The angular position of the masses B, C and D are 60, 135 and 270 from the mass A. Calculate the
magnitude and position of the balancing mass at a radius of 100 mm. [A] [5]
8. Five masses A, B, C,D and E are attached to a shaft and revolve in the same plane. The masses of A is
200N, B is 100N, C is 160 N respectively and their radii of rotations are equal. The angular position of
the masses B, C , D and E are 60, 135, 2100 and 270 from the mass A. Calculate the magnitude of D
and E for complete balance. Solve graphically. [A] [5]
9. Five masses A, B, C,D and E are attached to a shaft and revolve in the same plane. The masses of A is
250N, B is 160 N, C is 210N respectively and their radii of rotations are equal. The angular position of
the masses B, C , D and E are 60, 135, 2100 and 270 from the mass A. Calculate the magnitude of D
and E for complete balance. Solve by Analytical method. [A] [5]
10. Four masses m1, m2, m3 and m4 are 100 N, 150 N, 120 N and 130 N respectively. The corresponding
radii of rotation are 0.225 m, 0.175 m, 0.25 m and 0.3 m respectively and the angles measured from A
are 45, 1200 and 255. Calculate the position and magnitude of the balance mass required, if its radius
of rotation is 0.3 m.( Analytical method). [A] [5]
11. Four masses A, B, C and D are attached to a shaft and revolve in the same plane. The masses are 16kg,
14 kg, 22kg and 20 kg respectively and their radii of rotations are 40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm and 30 mm.
The angular position of the masses B, C and D are 60, 135 and 270 from the mass A. Calculate the
magnitude and position of the balancing mass at a radius of 50 mm. [A] [5]

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UNIT V: CAM MECHANISAMS 10Hrs Marks 30
Cams-Introduction-Classification of followers and cams-Terminology of cam- Displacement diagram for
the following Motion of follower-Uniform velocity -Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)-Uniform
Acceleration and Retardation Motion (UARM),Cam profile construction for Knife edge follower and Roller
follower.

1. Define the following terms. (1 marks each) [R]

(a) Base circle, (b) Pitch circle, (c) Pressure angle, and (d) Stroke of the follower.(e)Trace point (f)
Prime circle (g) Pitch curve
Explain classification of cams & followers.
2. Interpret why a roller follower is preferred to that of a knife-edged follower. [R] [2]
3. Illustrate the different types of motion with which a follower can move. [R] [3]
4. Construct the displacement, velocity & acceleration diagrams for uniform velocity motion of the
follower. [A] [3]
5. Construct the displacement, velocity & acceleration diagrams for S.H.M motion of the follower.[A] [3]
6. Construct the displacement, velocity & acceleration diagrams for uniform acceleration and retardation
motion of the follower. [A] [3]
7. Construct a disc cam to give uniform motion to a knife edge follower during out stroke of 50 mm during
the first half of the cam revolution. The follower again returns to its original position with uniform
motion during the next half of the revolution. The minimum radius of the cam is 50 mm and the
diameter of the cam shaft is 35 mm. Draw the profile of the cam when the axis of follower passes
through the axis of cam shaft. [A] [5]
8. Construct a cam operating a knife-edged follower, has the following data : [A] [6]
(a) Follower moves outwards through 40 mm during 60 of cam rotation.
(b) Follower dwells for the next 45.
(c) Follower returns to its original position during next 90.
(d) Follower dwells for the rest of the rotation.
(e) The displacement of the follower is to take place with simple harmonic motion during both the
outward and return strokes. The least radius of the cam is 50 mm. Draw the profile of the cam when the
axis of the follower is offset 20mm towards right from the cam axis.
9. Construct a disc cam rotating in a clockwise direction is used to move a reciprocating roller with simple
harmonic motion in a radial path for the details given below: [A] [7]
a) Outstroke with maximum displacement of 25 mm during 120 of cam rotation,
b) Dwell for 60 of cam rotation,
c) Return stroke with maximum displacement of 25 mm during 90 of cam rotation, and
d) Dwell during remaining 90 of cam rotation.
e) The line of reciprocation of follower passes through the camshaft axis. The maximum radius of cam
is30 mm. The roller diameter is 8 mm. Draw the profile of the cam when the line of reciprocation of
the follower is offset by 20 mm towards right from the cam shaft axis.
10. Construct a cam profile to raise a valve with simple harmonic motion through 50 mm in 1/3 of a
revolution, keep it fully raised through 1/12 revolution and to lower it with harmonic motion in 1/6
revolution. The valve remains closed during the rest of the revolution. The diameter of the roller is 20
mm and the minimum radius of the cam is 25 mm. The diameter of the camshaft is 25 mm. The axis of
the valve rod passes through the axis of the camshaft. [A] [6]
11. Construct a cam rotating clockwise with a uniform speed is to give the roller follower of 20 mm
diameter with the following motion: [A] [7]
i. Follower to move outwards through a distance of 30 mm during 120 of cam rotation ;
ii. Follower to dwell for 60 of cam rotation ;
iii. Follower to return to its initial position during 90 of cam rotation ; and
iv. Follower to dwell for the remaining 90 of cam rotation.

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 The minimum radius of the cam is 30 mm and the line of stroke of the follower is offset 15 mm from the
axis of the cam and the displacement of the follower is to take place with simple harmonic motion on
both the outward and return strokes. Draw the cam profile.
12. Construct the profile of cam rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 100 r.p.m. is required to give
motion to knife-edge follower as below, Follower to move outwards through 40 mm during 120 of cam
rotation. [A] [6]
(a) Follower to dwell for the next 60 of cam rotation,
(b) Follower to return to its starting position during next 90 of cam rotation, and
(c) Follower to dwell for the rest of the cam rotation.
(d) The minimum radius of the cam is 30 mm and the line of stroke of the follower passes through the
axis of the cam shaft. If the displacement of the follower takes place with uniform and equal
acceleration and retardation on both the outward and return strokes.
13. Construct a cam profile with 30 mm as minimum diameter is rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of
1200 r.p.m. and has to give the following motion to a roller follower 10 mm in diameter: [A] [7]
(a) Follower to complete outward stroke of 25 mm during 120 of cam rotation with equal uniform
acceleration and retardation ;
(b) Follower to dwell for 60 of cam rotation;
(c) Follower to return to its initial position during 90 of cam rotation with equal uniform acceleration
and retardation;
(d) Follower to dwell for the remaining 90 of cam rotation.
Draw the cam profile if the axis of the roller follower passes through the axis of the cam.
14. Construct a cam profile, rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 200 r.p.m. is required to move an offset
roller follower with a uniform and equal acceleration and retardation on both the outward and return
strokes. The angle of ascent, the angle of dwell (between ascent and descent) and the angle of descent is
120, 60 and 90 respectively. The follower dwells for the rest of cam rotation. The least radius of the
cam is 50 mm, the lift of the follower is 25 mm and the diameter of the roller is 10mm. The line of
stroke of the follower is offset by 20 mm from the axis of the cam. [A] [6]
15. Construct the profile of a cam to suit the following specifications:
Cam shaft diameter = 25mm; Least radius of cam = 30 mm ; Diameter of roller = 20 mm;
Angle of lift = 120 ; Angle of fall = 150 ; Lift of the follower = 40 mm ; Number of pauses are two of
equal interval between motions. During the lift, the motion is S.H.M. During the fall the motion is
uniform acceleration and deceleration. The speed of the cam shaft is uniform. The line of stroke of the
follower is off-set 12.5 mm from the centre of the cam. [A] [6]
16. Construct the profile of a cam to give the following motion to a knife-edged follower: [A] [6]
Outstroke during 60 of cam rotation: 2. Dwell for the next 30 of cam rotation;
Return stroke during next 60 of cam rotation, and 4. Dwell for the remaining 210 of cam Rotation.
The stroke of the follower is 40 mm and the minimum radius of the cam is 50 mm. The follower moves
with uniform velocity during the outstroke and return strokes with uniform velocity. Draw the profile of
the cam when the axis of the follower is offset by 20 mm from the axis of the cam shaft.
UNIT VI: MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS 04Hrs Marks 10

Introduction- Terms used in Vibrations-Types of Vibrations-Free Vibrations- Forced Vibrations-Damped

Vibrations-Types of Free Vibrations- Longitudinal, Transverse and Torsional- Critical or Whirling speed of
a shaft.

1. What is vibration? List the causes and effects of vibrations. [R] [3]
2. Define free vibrations, forced vibrations & damped vibrations. [R] [3]
3. Discuss briefly with neat sketches the longitudinal, transverse & torsional free vibrations. [A] [6]
4. Explain the term whirling speed or critical speed of a shaft. [A] [4]