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Solving for net
BELTS, CHAIN, SPROCKET
& THREADED MEMBERS P-net(D/2(N)
PSE MODULE 29.1 (SOLUTION) 70 hp
Factor
ner2in/2)(800rpm)
What horsepower is to be taken off the driven shaft of an open-belt drive 63025
operated under the following conditions: driving pulley 84 in. in net919.1 Ib
diameter, driven pulley 48 in. in diameter, speed of driving pulley 150
Thus,
rpm, total tension on tight side of belt 300 Ib, total tension on slack side
of belt 50 Ib? width = =11.8in
C. 35 hp
78.01b/n
A. 25 hp
B. 20 hp D. 40 hp Ans. A
Seluion S. An ammonia compressor is driven by a 20 kW motor.The compressor
and the motor rpm are 360 and 1750, respectively. The small sheave has

P-.
so 33000
25hp
a pitch diameter of 152.4 mm. If the belt to be used is standard C-120.
determine the arc of contact? Note: L=122.9 inches.
A. 138.2 deg. C. 123.4 deg.
B. 135.5 deg. D. 132.4 deg.
Ans. Al Selukon:

Solving for the diameter of the large sheave:

2. A i n belt transmit 30 hp while running on a 2-ft pulley rotating at 600
pm. The allowable belt stress is 500 psi; the angle of contact is 150 deg8 D,N-D,N2
Compute the belt width required, assuming the coefficient of friction is (152.4mm)(1750rpm)= D, (360rpm)
0.40 and the specific weight of belt material is 0.035 Ibin D 740.83 mm
A. 1.52 in. C. 4.25 in.
Solving for C
B. 2.54 in.

Solakion
D. 5.25 in.
NST7
TUTE L-0,D,). DD) 4C
For C-120 L= 122.9 in
e 2.85 122.9 in (25.4minín) =2(c)+(740.83+1524 mm) +(240.83-1524)
V= TDN= Z(Xo =62.8 f/s
60 60 4C
Thus, C 805.6 mm
Solving for the width (b): So, for larger sheave

b
8-1802 D180. 740.3-1524
805.6
0 138.2
Ans. A
D
s50 0onp)
So0b03562.8 2a5 6. An eyebolt is lifting a block weighing 350 Ibs. The eyebolt is of SAE C
1040 material with Su = 67 ksi and Sy = 55 ksi what is the stress area (in
n. inches square) of the bolt if it is under the unified coarse series thread?
.1341 C 0991
B. 0.1134 D. 1043
b = 1.52 in
C E B USolulhon:

Ans. A Fe A
3.
Alywheel weighing 457 kg has radius of 375 mm. How much energy
in N -m does the flywheel loss from 3.0 rev/sec to 2.8 rev/sec?
3501b0Aa, 32
A. 368 N-m C. 150 N-m As =0.1134 in
B. 1472 N-m D. 38 N-m
Ans B
Solulion: 7. Two parallel shaft connected by pure rolling turn in the same direction
and having a speed ratio of 2.75. what is the distance of the two shaft if

E-KE=m(fN-») the smaller cylinder is 22 cm. in diameter.

A. 16.60 cm C. 25.25 cm
B. 30.25 cm D. 19.25 cm
E(457h)2(0.375) (s*-28 (revih? Solution:
E = 1471.5 N-m

Ans. B
4 Detemine the width of a 6 ply rubber belt required for a ventilating fan
running at 150 pm driven from a 12 inch puley on a 70 Hp at 800 rpm.
The center distance between pulley is 12 f. and the rated belt tension is
78.0 Ib/in width
12 C. 10"
B. 8" D. I
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C2-D Solving for tan x, where Dm= Do

2
Solving ForD, 1anx

DN D,ND,(SR)= D,
(22 cm)(2.75) = D, anx = 0.058
D, = 60.5cem Then,
Thus; e=. tanx(1-f tanx)
C=
60.5 cm =19.25cm tanx+ f FcDe(1 tanx)
Dm
Ans. D 0.058(1-0.13(0.058) = 0.1253 12.53 %
8. Find the angle of contact on the small pulley for a belt drive with a 72- o.058 +0.13+ 1-0.13(0.058))
in center distance if the pulley diameters are 6 inches and 12 inches
36()
respectively.
A. 175.22 deg. C. 174.5 deg. Ans. A
B. 135.4 deg. D. 142.4 deg.
12. Findthe approximate length of an open belt drive with pulley diameters
6 inches and 12 inches respectively. The center distance between pulleys
Solulion: is 72-inches.
A. 172.3 inches. C. 164.4 inches
B. 1183.4 inches D. 123.45 inches

Saletio
80

TLUTEFOL-2CPD,)
8=175.22
Ans.A
L=2(72)(6+12) (12-6 in 172.4 in
9. An open belt drive connects a 450 mm driving pulley to another driven 4(72)
pulley 1400 mm in diameter. The belt is 300 mm wide and 10 mm thick.
Determine the arc of contact between the belh and the pulley considering Ans. A
that the center distance is 4 m.
13. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 40 kW at 500 rpm. The are of
A. 3 radians C. I radian
contact between the belt and pulley is 144 degrees, the coefficient of
B. 5 radians D. 2radians
friction between the belt and the pulley is 0.35 and the safe working
Slulien: stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa. It is required to find the tangential force at
the rim of the pulley in Newton.
A. 2,406N C. 2.505 N
0-z- B. 4,321N D. 3,321 N

0r- 3rad Solulion

Ans.A
P
Factor
10. A 914 mm driving pulley and a 1219 mm driven pulley are arranged on a 3
meter centers. The output of the driven shaft is 84 Hp. The belt speed is
assume to be 1280 m/min with a coefficient of friction of 0.30 and a slip of where, T F
1.5% each pulley. Determine the rpm of the driving shaft.
O,

A.
B.
334.7
452.9
rpm
rpm
VHONe(1 %Slip) rONee1.%Slip) CE
driven
U Factor
C. 454.5 rpm
D. 543.5 rpm 40k W= E610mm (500rpm)
2SO0rpm)

Selutoni
-
V= rDN.(1 -% Slip) Driver
C 3m
1218 mm

= 2504.6NN
Ans.C
9.549 x 10

14. A 61 cm diameter pulley transmits 40 kW of power at 500 rpm. The

1280 (0.914) N - 0.015)- Driver belt's arc of contact to the pulley is 144 degrees. If the cocfficient of
friction between the belt and pulley is 0.35, find the width of the belt
Na452.6tpm used if its thickness is 6 mm. Note: Belt's safe working stress is 21
Ans.A MPa.
A. 420 mm C. 403 mm
B. 170 mm D. 340 mm
11. A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The
sCrew has a major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6 mm. The Selutioni
cocfficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10
respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90 mm and the screw turns
at 60 rpm. compute the combined efficiency of the collar and screw.
A. 12.53 % C. 13.25%
B. 11.52 % D. 10.32%

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From preceeding probletn: F = Fpet = 2504.6 N Solving for V:

>From:
V rDN- 61010mn_ \(750/60 rps) =23.95 /s
where:Fpet- F (1000mm/m
Solving for F
Subst. values
0.35144 W180) P- TN_ E(D2)(N)
Factor Factor

= F e ")144{w180) Fnet 610 mm (750 rpm)

75hp F n e t = 3130.82 N
Subst. F into Faet - 9.549 x 10
From F
0.35144 T/ 180)
2504.6 N=H-e Fnet F-F = (F-F1-e")
=4280.95 N
where F S,(bt) and F, pbiV
g
=

Then,S
2.1 MPa=
4280.95 N .- )
b(6mm)
b 339.8 mm (9.710kg/mm')(b)(8.7mm) 23.95
Ans. D 3130.82 N=(2.IMPa)(b)(8.7mm)--
15. A double-ply leather belt transmits 10 hp from a motor with a pulley8
(Imv10OmmN m
in. in diameter, running a 1,700 rpm, to a 24 in. diameter pulley. The
difference in tension may be taken as 20 Ib per inch of belt width. Belt
b 429.8 mm
thickness is 0.2 in. Calculate width of belt.
A. 4.63 in C. 6.34 in Ans. A
B. 3.64 in. D. 3.46 in.
NSTIT
TUTE 18. A sct screw is necessary to fastened a pulley to a 2 in. shaft while
transmits 3 hp and rotates at 150 rpm? Find the holding force if the factor
Selukon
of safety is 3 (for steady loading).
Solving 1or net A. 3780 Ib C. 4380 1b
B. 3478 Ib D. 3456 Ib

PTN Selutiont
Factor Factor 10 hp = 63025 Solving for the force acting on the set screw:
net92.7 b
92.7 Ib F 201200 =1260.5 Ib
width=
widh =4.63 in
20 tbin D 2
Solving for the holding force:
Ans.A F, F(n) 1260.5(3) = 3781.5 Ib

16. Compute the centrifugal force for a leaher belt with the following AsA
given: w= 100 mm, thickness = 6.4 mm. V= 18.3 m/s. Note: the density
of leather bet is approximately 0.035 lbin. or 974 kg/m
205 N C. 305 N
19. A 20-tooth motor sprocket., running at 1200 rpm, drives a blower at a
B. 209 N D. 215 N
speed raio of 4:1. Compute the length of chain in pitches is required to

Selulien:

Fe
974kg/m3(100mm)(64mm)(18.3 m/s)
0Hd EBU
208.8 N
connect the sprockets by using the largest permissible chain size with
the largest permissible center distance of 80 pitches,
A. 215 pitches
B. 210 pitches
Solekion:
C. 212 pitches
D. 222 pitches

(0ommv/m) L=2C T, (T-

Ans.B 2 40 C
Solving for T:
17. A 75 Hp. 750 rpm motor with 610 mm pulley is connected by a flat belt T= SR()
to a 2000 mm flywheel on a machine. The distance between thecir centers
T: 4 (20) = 80- teeth
is 3000 mm. The coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley
is 0.32 and the allowable tensile stress on the belt is 2.1 Mpa. The angle
80+20 (80-20)*
of contact on the pulley is 140 deg. Compute the width of the 8.7 mm
medium leather belt considering that the density 9.7 x 107 kg/mm?.
L=2(80)+ 40(80)
L= 211.125 212 pitches
A. 430 mm
B. 270 mm Pye Ans. C
C. 349 mm 20. A set rew is necessary to fastened a pulley to a 2 in. shaft while
D. 300 mm transmits 3 hp and rotates at 150 rpm? Find the torque on the set serew.
C 3000 mm
000 m
610 m
C. 1245 ft-lb
A. 105 ft-lIb
*********

B. 1260.5 ft-lb D. 3421 ft-b

Seltion
9.7a 10"hgmn
Solution
TN
3hp =
T(150 rpm)(12in/t)
Pa;Factor 63025
T 105 ft-b
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21. Two pulleys which are 24 inches in diameter and which run at 370 rpm
are connected by a leather belt 3/8 inch thick. If the belt transmits 30 Hp 24. The root diameter of a double square thread is 0.55 in. The screw has a
and the distance between shafts is 10 ft, what is the approximate length pitch of 0.20 in. Compute the outside diameter.
of the belt required? A 0.57 in C. 0.50 in
26.3 ft C. 28.9 ft B. 0.75 in D. 0,85 in
B. 34.5 ft D. 31.4 ft

Solution:
Solulion
Do= DrootP 0.55in+0.20 in = 0.75in

L=(Dd)+2c.D-d Ans B
4C

L TD+2C+ -> when: d = D

25. A Set screw is necessary to fastened a pulley to a 2 in. shaft while
+2(10) 26.3 ft transmit 3 hp and rotates at 150 rpm? What is the typical size of set
Screw in practice?
AnsA A. 3/4 C. 1/4
B 1/2 D. 3/8
22. A 914 mm driving pulley and a 1219 mm driven pulley are arranged on a 3
meter centers. The output of the driven shaft is 84 Hp. The belt speed is Soloton
assumed to be 1280 m/min with a coefficient of frictionof 0.30and a slip of
1.5% each pulley. Determine the speed of the driver. Solving for the sel screw diameter
A. 23.54 m/s C. 21.66 m/s
B. 12.45 m/s D. 11.54 m/s P- Dnd 50 SCrew

1 2 8 0 mimn driven

V 3 20150Xd)
50

914 mm
C 3m
1219 mm
d 0.74in 3/4 in

Salalion:
26. Compute how many 3/8 inch diameter set serews required to transmit 3
Hp at a shaft speed of 1000 rpm. The shaft diameter is I inch.
1280 = (0.914) N ( 1 - 0.015)> Driver
A C.2
Nve452.6 rpm B. D.1

Solution

Solving for the power transmitted over the screw:

V (0.914)(452.6) 21.66 m/s
60
P hp/screw
Ans. C 50
P= 1(1000X3/8)
50
2.096 hp/screw
23. An open belt drive connects a 450 mm driving pulley to another driven
pulley 1400 mm in diameter. The belt is 300 mm wide and 10 mm thick. 3 hp
The coefficient of friction of the belt drive is 0.30 and the mass of the 2.096 hp/screw
belt is 2.8 kg/m of the belt length. Determine the maximum power that
n=143=2 screws
can be transmitted considering the following specifications: center
to
center distance is 4 m, the maximum allowable tensile stress is 1500
kPa, and the speed of driving puley is 900 rpm. i Ans.C
A. 34.54 kW C. 40.76 kW
27 Find he horsepower required to drive a power screw lifting a load of
B. 35.72 kw

Seludion:
D. 24.34 kW
CEB 4000 lbs. A 2 and h inches double square thread with two threads/in is
to be used. The friction radius of the collar is 2 inches and the
coefficientsoffriction are 0.1 for the threads and 0.15 for the collar. The
N 900rpm Fywn velocity of the nut is l0 fumin.
A. 5.382 HP C. 4.395 HP
75 Hp B. 3.683 HP D. 6.472 HP
C4m
450 mm
Solution
Solve theeffiency(c), and P then P-note:0, tan'"(0.1))
p V 28/ (30»10M10o0)
tan 0.139533 0.2758

tan(+0,) D D tan (7.943+5.711 )+ 2.2813

V DNN
z(0.450X9D)
60
=21.2 m/s Solving for P, :|

FV 4000% 10)= 1.212 Hp

- r- P
Pa
33000

0.2758
33,000
- 4.394 Hp

Ans.C
1000W) =b(S, - 1000pV)

(300)(10)15
21 1000(9.33x10")(21.2 (0.593)
P 40.76 kW
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28. Calculate the length of a nut such that the shearing failure of the threads
shall equal the tensile failure load of the bolt when the sheaing strength P=:TN
Factor
is 70 percent of the tensile strength. Assume pitch diameter of the Solving for T.
threads to be the same as the bolt diameler.
A. 0.714 d C. 0.741 d T=Wdo+di)
B. 0.417 d D. 0.471 d

Selelion: 0.15(100kg)(9.81Nkg)(0040)= 5150.25N-mm

R=Fs Thus,

p-
P: (SIS0.25 N-nun)(l000 rpm)
9.549 x10
Since: S = 0.70s,
P=0.539 kw p
0.746 kW
dr() nd,h(st)(070) P 0.723 hp 0.8 hp

d=0.70h Ans. A
h 0.357 d, 34. A triple thread worm has a pitch diameter of 3 inches. The wheel has 25
where: d, 2d teeth and a pitch diameter of 5 inches. Material for both the worm and
h 0.357 (2)(d) = 0.714 d the wheel is of phosphor bronze. Compute the helix angle (Tan a
.0.20 C. 0.40
Ans.A B. 0.30 D. 14

Solulion:
29. The root diameter of a double square thread is 0.55 in. The screw has a
pitch of 0.20 in. Compute the lead. L
lana
A. 0.40 C. 0.20 TDw
B. 0.80 D. 0.34

Selulhon: INST/7
TUTEFO eLea
L = nP 2(0.20 in) =0.4in
5in=1.885 in
25
Ans.A
tana = 1.885 in0.2
30. A tumbuckle has M10 x1.5 threads. The coefficient of friction for the (3in)
threads is 0.20 and the basic pitch diamcter is 9.026 mm. Assuming that
neither rod turns as the turnbuckle is ightened, what is the external
Ans. A
torque needed to produce a force of 2,500 Non the rods? (Metric threads 35. A bolt for general application that posses a stronger thread is a type
are considered as V-type).
SCrew.
A. 5.48 N-m C. 6,48 N-m
BUN C. UNC
B. 4.48 N-m D. 7.48 N-m A
B. UNEF D. WOOD

Saution: Answer: C

T
4(1.15u tanß) +
dw Hw 36. A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The
where: dw= 1.30 d screw has a major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6 mm. The
coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10
= uw

SAOHd
= 0.2
respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90 mm and the screw turns
1.5mm = 0.0529 at 60rpm, find the combined efficiency of screw and collar.
an3
Tdp
Subs. value
z(9.026mm)
dd A. 13.4%
B. 14.5%
C. 15.5 %
D. 12.5 %

ImE
T 209.056mm(1.15(0.2)+0.0529)+(1.3(10Omm))NO:20)| 1000um Soletioni
2 Solve the effiencyle):
T 6.442 N-m where:0, = tan'(0.13) = 7.407
Ans. C an
31. Length of contact between two mating parts in a serew and nut threads
measured axially is called.
tan(+0,)+ D
A. arc of contact
B. length of engagement
C. depth of engagement 0.057224 = 0.125
D. axis of contact
tan (3.275 +7.407)+ 0.10X90)
Answer: B 33.375

32. Surface connecting the crest and roots of the screw thread. Ans. D
A. lead angle C. length of engagement
37. What is the recommended speed for leather belts?
B. top land D. flank
A. 6000 to 7000 fpm C. 5000 to 6000 fpm
Answer: D B. 7000 to 8000 fpm D. 4500 to 5600 fpm
Answer: B
33. What is the frictional HP acting on a collar loaded with 100 kg
weight?
The collar has an outside diameter of 100 mm and an internal dianeter
of 40mm.The collar rotates at 1000 rpm and the coefficient of friction 38. What is the usual recommended speed for fabric belts?
between the collar and the pivot surface is 0.15. A. 4000 to 5000 fpm C. 3000 to 4000 fpm
A. 0.8 HP C.0.3 HP B. 2000 to 3000 fpm D. 2000 and more fpm
B.0.5 HP D. 1.2 HP
Answer: D
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39. Which of the following is the recommended initial tension of the bel?
A. 75 Ib/in of width
B. 71 lb/in of width
C. 73 ib/in of width
D. 80 1bin of width
P where
Factor
wD-D
T Fe Wrm =W
Answer: B
T fW
40. A double square thread serew is used to raise a load of 20,000 Ib at a D-D?
velocity of 3 fpm. Outside diameter of thread and pitch are 2 7/8 in. and
I in. respectively. Collar friction coefficient is 0.12, thread friction
coefficient is 0.10. Mean diameter of collar 5 in. Determine the power
T- 0.15(2000 1b) 466.67 in-lb
required to drive the screw.
A. 3.45 hp C. 4.29 hp (466.67 in Ib)(50rpm)
P
B. 4.65 hp D. 5.02 hp 63025
P 0.370 hp
Salutiana
AnsC
21) 44. Flat belt that is too tight wil induce strain on the bearing and
tan A "24375*0.261177
belt
2 = 14.637 A. life will be shortened
B. result to uneconomical operation
6 lan" (0. 10)=5 71°
C. suffer/shatter
tan D.will besheared/cut
CIew
Answer: A
tan( +0,)+
0.26117 = 04233 45. For longer sprocket chain life the speed range of p m is
tan( 14.637+5.71) + .12(5) recommended.
2.4375 STITUTEA
A 1200-1400 C. 1500-1600
B. 1800-2000
Po FV
33,000
20000(3)=
33,000
1818 hp D. 2000-2100

Answer: A

Pnput 1818 -4.2948 hp 46. A double thread ACME screw driven by a motor at 400 rpm raises the
04233
attached load of 900 kg at a speed of 10 m/min. The screw has a pitch
Ans. C diameter of 36 mm; the coefficient of friction on threads is 0.15. The

41. Compute how many 3/8 inch diameter set screws required to transmit 3
friction torque on the thrust bearing of the motor is taken as 20 % of the
total input. Compute the lead angle.
Hp at a shaft speed of 1000 rpm. The shaft diameter is I inch A. 12.46 C. 11.65
A. C. 3 B. 13.420 D. 10.52
B. 2 D.1

Sluiena:
Soluion
P= DNd23
tan x nP
D nD
Solving for L:
P-in(1000rpm)(3/8)
V=NxL
P 2.1 hp/setscrew 10mvnin 400 rpmx L
Thus, L 0.025 m 25mm
Thus,
no. of set screw

Ans B
3 P
2.Ibp/setscrew
= 143 2 setscrews
CEBU Lan x=
25 mm

a(36 mm)
x =12.46

42. The root diameter of a double square thread is 0.55 inch. The screw has Ans.A
a pitch of 0.2 inch. Find the number of thread per inch.
A. 2 threads/inch C. 12 threads/inch 47. A 914 mm driving pulley and a 1219 mm driven pulley are arranged on
B. 5 threads/inch D. 1.5 threads/inch a 3 meter centers. The output of the driven shaft is 84 Hp. The belt speed
is assumed to be 1280 m/min with a coefficient of friction of 0.30 and a
of 1.5% each pulley. Compute the in belt tensions
SoluionM:
slip difference
considering that the friction loss is 5% on each shaft.

A. 32.1 kN C. 3.21 kN
TPI =5 threads/inch
0.2 B. 2.31 kN D. 2.41 kN

Ans.B
V 1200 Wmin

43. Compute the Hp lost when a collar is loaded with 2000 Ib, rotates at 50
S% loss
rpm, and has a coefficient of friction of 0.15. Note: the outside diameter

(.
C 3m
of the collar is 4 inches and the inside diameter is 2 inches. 914 mm ------ ---- f 1219
A. 0.7134 Hp C. 0.3714 Hp 5% io
Po 84Hp
B. 0.3513 Hp D. 0.4231 Hp

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55. Two shafts 3.6 m between centers carry pulleys 1.2 m in diameter and
ve 0.91 min diameter respectively, connected by a crossed belt. lt is desiredd
ane(1 -%friction loss) to put the belt on as an open belt. How long a piece must be cut of it?
(84)(0.746) = 69.6 kWN A. 303.3 mm C. 330.3 mm
B. 313.0 mm D. 301.3 mm
ww(10.10)
(F -E)Va =Power Selution:
(0.914)(452.6)
where: Vnve
=2aN
60 60 For the length of an open belt (Li):
= 21.66 m/s

69.6
(F
(F- F) =
F)21.663.21 kN L,0,+D.)+2c D,-D
4C
Ans.C 1200 +910)+2(1600) (1200-910) 10,520.22 mm

48. The breaking strength of oak-tanned belings varies from 3 to more than:
. 5 ksi C.6 ksi The length of belt for crossed belt (L2):
B. 7 ksi D. 9 ksi
Answer: C
L(D,+D,) +2C+ ,+D,)
49. Experience suggests that the most economical designs are obtained for 4C

a belt speed of:

A. 6000 to 7500 fpm
B. 3500 to 4700 fpm
C. 3000 to 5000 fpm
D. 5000 to 1000 fpm
1200-910) 2(3600)+ 0,823.55 mm
Answer: A The difference in length:

50. The tension in the belt due to centrifugal force increasing rapidly above
AL L, -L
about:
A. 2500 fpm C. 3000 fpm FOR 10,823.55 10,520 22 303.33
B. 3500 fpm D. 4000 fpm Ans. A
Answer: A
56. An ammonia compressor is driven by a 20 kW motor. The compressor
and the motor are 360 rpm and 1750 rpm respectively. The small sheave
51. An ammonia compressor is driven by a 20 kW motor. The compressor
has a pitch diameter of 152.4 mm. If the belt to be used is standard C
and the motor are 360 pm and 1750 rpm respectively. The small sheave
120 (withlength of 122.9 in or 3121.7 mm), what is the approximate are
has a pitch diameter of 152.4 mm. If the belt to be used is standard C
of contact?
120 (with length of 122.9 in or 3121.7 mm ), compute the center distance
A. 134.5 deg. C. 125.4 deg.
between the sheaves.
A. 806 mm C. 750 mnm B. 2144 deg. D. 138.2 deg.
B. 843 mm D. 250 mm
340 rp
360 rpm
motor 750 pm
1750 rp
Sdadien:
152.4mm
152.4mm-

N,D, = N,D,

(152.4)(1750) = (360)D,, COmpr or

D, 740.8 mm Slioni

L= (D,+D, )+ 2c ^D, - D, N.D, = ND

3121.7 = ( 152.44 + 740.8 )+ 2C +

4C

( 740.8 152.44)
CE 52.4)(1750) = (360)D,

D,740.8 mm
4C
C 805.58 mm L(D,+D, )+ 2c .D;:D,
4C
Ans. A +40.8-152.44
3121.7= ( 152.44 + 740.8 ) + 2C 4C
52. As recommended the center to center distance between sprockets should L 805.58 mm
not be less than, times the bigger sprocket.
A. 2.216 C. 1 1/2 The angle of contact :0
B. 13/4 D. 2.59
=T-D-D
Answer: C
C

53. A chain is an assembly of lines and joints. 0=r-740.8 152.4241 rad 138.2
A. dynamic C. kineticC 806
B. sprocket D. static Ans. D
Answer: B
57. A piece ofequipment is driven by a 15-hp motor through a standard B90
54. For large speed ratio and large sprocket utilized it is recommended cast V-Belt (length correction factor is 1.8 in). The motor runs at 1250 pm.
material since the large sprocket teeth are having fewer The nominal speed of the equipment must be 600 rpm. Considering that
the motor sheave diameter is 10 inches, compute the nearest pitch
engagement.
A. alloyed steel C. heat treated steel diameter of the sheave on the equipment.
B. A. 27 in C. 2 in
iron D. malleable ion
B. 18 in D. 20 in
Answer: B
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Selolion:| The force on the cylinder head (F):

quipmn N
N
Neguipen
euip ment
= (10) =20.83
2/3
6x 1571 0.2255in
2 1 in
equipmnent 88,000

Ans. C Ans. A
65. The cylinder head of a 10 in. x 18 in. freon compressor is attached by
58. I is the angle between a tangent to the pitch helix and plane normal to the
10 stud bolts made of SAE grade 5. The cylinder pressure is200 psi.
axis of the screw.
What is the approximate tightening torque should be used to induce a
A. helix angle C. lead angle
tightening stress (Si ) of 0.90 times the proof stress if the diameter of the
B. 1angent angle D. vertical angle
bolt is 5/8 in. and coefficient of collar friction c = 0.2?
Answer: C A. 2161 in-lbf C. 1438 in-lbf
B. 3245 in-lbf D. 2341 in-lbf
59. The crest diameter of a screw thread is same as,
A. pitch diameter C. minor diameter
B. major diameter D. base diameter
Selution
Answer: B For tightening torque (T):

60. Compute the surface velocity of a pulley 18 inches in diameter mounted T cDF where: F =AS
on a shaft running at 350 rpm.
T 0.20 =2161 in-Ibr
A. 124 fpm
B. 1178 fpm
C. 1220 fpm
D. 1249 fpm
WINSTI7
TUTEFd Ans,A
(5/8) (0.226 I (0.90X85,00) ]

Solekomi
66. A kinematic chain needs a minimum .
V DN A. 2 links and 2 tuming pairs C. 3 links and turning pairs
B. 4 links and 4 tuming pairs D. 3 links and 2 tuming pairs
V (250) -
1178 fpm

Ans. B Answer: B

61. A piece ofequipment is driven by a 15-hp motor through a standard B90 67. Itis advised that in rubber belts application/ mounting, it should have
V-Belt (length correction factor is 1.8 in). The motor runs at 1250 rpm. an initial tension of- inch/ply .
The nominal speed of the equipment must be 600 rpm. Compute the A. 18 to 24 C. 15 to 20
pitch length of the belt if the motor sheave diameter is 10 inches. B. 12 to 15 D. 10
A. 97 in C. 88.8 in
B. 90 in D. 92 in Answer: C

Seloon

L Rde correction
L, 90+ 18= 91.8 = 92
HOHd C E B UB.
68. What is the working strength of I inch bolt which is screwed up tightly
in packed joint when the allowable working stress is 13000 psi.
A.

Selekom
7001b
3 900 1b
C. 3450 lb
D. 3650 1b

Ans.D From machinery's Handbook:

62. Belt take W-s, (0.55 - 025d) - (13000)|0.55(1-025(1)

slip may
A. loose load
place because of
C. heavy belt
W 3,900 lb
B. driving pulley to small D. all of the above
Answer: D
Ans FB
63. Which of the type of chain is used in motorcycle?
A. silent C. pintle 69. Considering a maximum safe center of sprockets
distance shoukd be
-pitches. Very long center distance cause catenary tension in
B. bush roller D. ong
the chain.
Answer: B A.7 C. 8
B.6 D. 50

64. The cylinder head of a 10 in. x 18 in. freon compressor is attached by Answer: C
10 stud bolts made of SAE grade 5. The cylinder pressure is 200 psi.
What size of stud bolts should be used if SAE Grade 5 (1/4" 3/4") has
70. For high speed application the minimum number of teeth in small
the following stresses; Sp = 85 ksi, Su = 120 ksi, Sy = 88 ksi?
sprocket should be:
A. 0.2255 in.
B. 0.2345 in.2
C. 0.3455 in.
A. 18 to 24 C. 26 to 30
D. 0.3345 in.2
B. 14 to 18 D. 24 to 28
Answer: A
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71. A cylinder head of a steam engine is held by 14 bolts. The diameter of
the eylinder is 14 in. and the steam pressure is 125 psi. What size of AtanD=tan = 12.465*
bolts is required if tensile stress is 3,000 psi'
A. 0.76 in. C. 0.56 in
B. 0.86 in. D. 0.46 in.
Ans. A
Sdekon
76. Flat leather belting not recommended for use in speed excess of.
fpm.
A. 3600 C. 4800
F(14 (125)-192501b B. 6000 D. all of these
Answer: B
19250 1375lb
Fb A 77. t is recommended not to have a direct drive and drive sprockets if the
1375 ratio oftheir teeth exceeds use two or more step combination.
s 3000
A. 10 times C. 8 times
4
B. 5 times D. 6 times
d 0.76in. Answer: C

78. A single square thread power serew is to raise a load of 70 kN. The
screw has a major dianmeter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6 mm. The
Ans. A coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10
respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90 mm and the serew turns
at 60 rpm, find the combined efficiency of the serew and
72. A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The collar
sCrew has a major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6 mm. The A. 11.32 % C. 12.53%
coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 B. 16.52 % D. 13.74 %
respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90 mm and the screw turms
at 60 rpm, find the axial linear speed of the screw.
A. S mm/s
B. 7 mm/s
C. 6 mm/s
D. 5.5 mm/s
NINST/7
TUTEF W 70 N

The depth ofthe thread (h):

Solulion:

For the linear speed of the screw V:

The mean diameter of the screw (D»m)

Va N (L) = (60 rpmX6 mm/rev)
DD.-h 36-3 33 mm
V 360 mm/min = 360 mm/60 s =6 mm/s
The Leadangle (A):
Ans C
tanan0 -p
73. A single
ply leather belt running at belt velocity of 300 fumin is likely
a
to transmit
A. 2.5 Hp
per inch of width.
C. 3.0 Hp
tan 3-33123
B. 4.0 Hp
Answer: B
D. 5.0 Hp

JOHd
74. The working load P for a chain for crane applications is expresed in
terms of diameter of link "d" in cm as follows
The Efficiency:

tand
tan (1-ftan 2)
(1-tan2)
100%

A. P = 1.5d* C. P= 25d2
B. P= 50d? D. P 500d?
Answer: D tan3.3125") (1-0.13 tan3.3125")
75. A double thread ACME serew driven by a motor at 400 rpm raises the
tan33125"+0 13+010 (90) (1-013 tan3 3125")
attached load of 900 kg at a speed of 10 m/min. The screw has a pitch 3
diameterof 36 mm; the coefficient of friction on threads is 0.15. The friction e=12.53%
torque on the thrust bearing of the motor is taken as 20 % of the total input. Alternate Solution
Compute the lead angle.
tan note 0, lan"(0. 13)= 74069
A. 12.46 C. 11.65 tan(+0,) D
B 13.42 D. 10.520
0.05787
12.53 %
lan(3.3123+74069)+ 10090)
Slukioni 33

The lead (L): Ans. C

79. What type of leather belting should be used at an ambient temperature
V 0- 0.025 m 25 mm above 140°F and possibleacid liquid coming in contact with the belt ?
400 A. mineral tanned C. combination of oak
B. oak tanned D. none of these
The lead angle :
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80. What is the usual density of the leather belt ? 89. What is the usual minimum number of teeth on a smaller sprocket for
A. 0.035 lb/in. C. 0.0135 1b/in. high speed?
B. 0.025 Ib/in." D. 0.0465 Ib/in. A. 21 . 24
B. 12 . 14
Answer: A
Answer: A
81. Which of the following is the approximatedensity of a flat rubber belt?
A. 0.055 Ib/in." C.0.0135 Ib/in."
B. 0.045 Ib/in. D. 0.0465 1b/in. 90. The recommended net belt pull for rubber belt is
A.l.34 Ib/ply per inch of width
Answer: B
B. 13.75 Ib/ply per inch of width
C.16.35 Ib/ply per inch of width
82. A SV3350 drive belt is connected to a normal torque squirrel-cage D.20.34 Ib/ply per inch of width
clectric motor operating at 1,750 rpm. Sheaves for both driver pulley are
12.5 in. in diameter. Find the center distance given that the length ofthis Answer: B
type of belt is 335 inches.
A. 147.875 inches C. 234.542 inches 91. For minimum quietness, use sprockets with or more teeth.
B. 154.543 inches D. 120.543 inches 23
2 D. 27
Selation: Answer: D

L2C+ 1.57 (D+ d). D.d 92. Iftwo intersecting shafts are to be belt connected
4C -guide pulleysare
to be used.
L 2C+1.57 (D+d) +0 for (D=d)
C. 2
335 2C+1.57 (2)(12.5) 3 D. 4

C 147.875 in Answer: C

Ans. A
83. It is recommended for high speed application that the minimum number 93. Too much in a flat belt operation tend to cause excessive wear
ofteeth in small sprocket should be slippage and may bum the belt.
A. 26 to 30 C. 12 to 16 A. play C. slack
B. 26 to 28 D. 18 to 24 B. stiffness D. tightness

Answer: D Answer D
94. A steel pulley 600 mm in diameter transmits 40 kW at 500 pm. The arc
of contact between the belt and pulley is 150", the coefficient of friction
84. A 5V3350 drive belt is connected to a normal torque squirrel-cage
between belt and pulley is 0.35 and the safe working stress of the belt is
electric motor operating at 1,750 rpm. Sheaves for both driver pulley are
2.1 MPa Determine the belt tensions ratio, neglecting the effect of
12.5 in. in diameter. Find the capacity of the belt given that for this type
centrifugal force.
Hp/belt = 34.7 hp/in and belt corection factor of 1.16.
A. 2.50 C. 2.90
A. 40.25 hp C. 345 hpp
B. 5.3 D. 3.45
B. 29.91 hp D. 24.5 hp

Solulhon:
Selulioni

Hp 34 7hp
belt
- )-250
Belt length correction factor = 1.16

O8d Ans. A
Belt capacity- 1.16(34.7) = 40 25 hp

Ans. A 95 As a rule the center to center distance between sprocket should not be
less thantimes the diameter of the bigger sprocket and not less than
85. Which of the following describes the "slip" in belt drive? 30 times the pitch nor more than about 50 times to pitch.
A. loss in power A. 1.5 C.2
B. difference between the angular velocities of two pulleys B. 2.5 D. 3
C. difference between linear speed of the rim Answer: A
D. difference between the linear speed of the rim of pulley and the
belt on it.

96. A newly-installed 20-kW motor, running at 1200 rpm, drives a

Answer: D 400 mm diameter pulley at a belt tension ratio of 2.4 Ifthe belt's
86. Types of V-belts to use in a driving pulley with speed of 360 rpm and tight side tension is only 1200 N, calculate the transmission
transmitting 5 Hp. efficiency.
C. type B belts A. 87. 97% C. 88.53 %
A. type A belts
B. type C belts D. type D belts B. 85.67% D. 86.85 %
Answer: C
Sollion:

87. What is the minimum number of teeth on a smaller sprocket for low
speed ?
C..21
2TN
12
17 D. 14
P
Answer: A
= 0.8797
88. What is the minimum number of teeth on a smaller sprocket for 20 000
moderate speed?
A. 17 C..21
B. 12 D. 14 AnsA
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97. Which of the following is not recommended for use in a driving speed
exceeding 2000 f/min.?
C. Herringbone gear
A Flat leather belt
B. Silent sprocket D. V-belt

Answer: A

98. Flat leather belting not recommended for used in a speed in excess
offpm.
A. 3600 C. 6000
B. 4800 D. all of these

Answer: C

99. Pitch diameter less the diameter of the roller chain is equal to:
A.top land C. addendum
B.bottom diameter D. face overlap

Answer: BB

I00. What type of compound screw which produces a motion equal to the
difference in motion between the two component screws.
A. Machine Screw C. Tanden Screw
B. Differential Screw D. Variable Screw
Answer: B

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