Taper on the cotter and slot is provided_________________?

A. On both the sides
B. On one side only
C. On none of the sides
D. May be provided anywhere

Silver-based solder is used for__________________?

A. Flaring
B. Brazing
C. Soft soldering
D. Fusion welding

In order to permit the thermal expansion/contraction of tubing, it should be______________?

A. Crimped
B. Honed
C. Flared
D. Bent

The strap end of a connecting rod of steam engine is joined by_________________?

A. Gib of cotter joint
B. Sleeve and cotter joint
C. Spigot socket cotter joint
D. Knuckle joint

The shear plane in case of bolts should_________________?

A. Be across threaded portion of shank
B. Be parallel to axis of bolt
C. Be normal to threaded portion of shank
D. Never be across the threaded portion

When a nut is tightened by plaping a washer below it, the bolt will be subjected to following type of loads___________________?

A. Compression
B. Tension
C. Shear
D. Combined loads

The edges of the plates for cylindrical vessels are usually bevelled to an angle of 80° for_________________?

A. Reducing stress concentration
B. Ease of manufacture
C. Safety
D. Fullering and caulking

Which of the following pipe joints would be suitable for pipes carrying steam_____________?

A. Flanged
B. Threaded
C. Bell and spigot
D. Expansion

The shearing stresses in the inner face as compared to outer face of the wire in a heavy close coiled spring is_________________?

A. Larger
B. Smaller
C. Equal
D. Larger/smaller depending on diameter of spring coil

Spring stiffness is__________________?

A. Ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter
B. Load required to produce unit deflection
C. Its capability of storing energy
D. Its ability to absorb shocks