Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Estd.1995
IV B.TECH. I SEMESTER
QUESTION BANK
VALLURUPALLI NAGESWARA RAO VIGNANA JYOTHI
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
An Autonomous Institute, NAAC Accredited with ‘A++’ Grade
NBA Accredited CE, EEE, ME, ECE, CSE, EIE, IT - B.Tech Programs
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to JNTUH
Estd.1995
Recognized as “College with Potential for Excellence” by UGC
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEEERING
(5ME15) FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
UNIT-I FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS-ONE DIMENSIONAL PROBLEM
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. What is the size of global stiffness matrix size for 3 node bar element?
8. What is the basic difference of Rayleigh –Ritz method and Weighted residual
method.
10. State the stress strain relation for plane strain problem?
11. Draw the variation of shape functions for 2-noded bar element?
12. Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of FEM over classical Finite
Difference Method
1. State and explain the equilibrium equations for solving the solid mechanics
problems..
2. Explain with the help of examples the solution of a boundary value problem by
(i) Rayleigh –Ritz method (ii) Weighted residual method.
3. An axial load P = 350 X 103 N is applied at 25 0C to the rod shown in Figure 1. The
rod is discretized using 1D FEM. The temperature is then raised to 65 0C.
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(i) Assemble stiffness and force matrices (ii) Determine nodal displacements and
element stresses.
4. For the three stepped bar shown in fig. 2, the fits snugly between the rigid walls at
room temperature. The temperature is then raised by 300C. Determine the
displacements at nodes 2 and 3, stresses in the three sections.
5. Find the displacement of the midpoint of the rod shown in figure 1 by the following
approaches
a) Rayleigh–Ritz method and b) Galerkin‟s method
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6. Consider the differential equation along with the initial condition
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UNIT-II TRUSSES TWO-DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS USING CONSTANT STRAIN TRIANGLES
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. What is the physical significance of Jacobian and explain for 2 dimensional case?
10. State general expressions for stiffness matrix and load vector due to body force
and surface force.
11. Derive the shape functions for 3-noded triangular element from Lagrange‟s
formula.
12. Draw the variation of shape functions for 3-noded triangular element?
1. Estimate the displacement vector, strains, stresses and reactions in the truss
structure shown below in figure.1 Take A = 1000 mm2 and E = 200 GPa
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2. Determine the stiffness matrix, stresses and reactions in the truss structure shown in
Figure
3. The nodal coordinates of a triangular element are 1(1,3), 2(5,3) and 3(4,6). At a
point p inside the element, the x-coordinates is 3.3 and the shape function N1 =
0.3. Determine the shape functions and y-coordinates of the point P.
4. Consider the four-bar truss shown in figure 5. Consider E = 200 GPa and Ae = 100
mm2 for all elements. Complete the following:
(a) Determine the element stiffness matrix for each element.
(b) Assemble the structural stiffness matrix K for the entire truss.
(c) Find the nodal displacements, the stresses in each element.
(d) Calculate the reaction forces.
(e) Comment on thermal loading if T= 30 C and α = 6x10-6/C.
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5. For the two-bar truss shown in figure 6 , determine the displacements of node 1 and
the stress in elements.
6. For the triangular element shown in figure 7, obtain the strain–displacement relation
matrix B and determine the strains x, y, and xy.
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UNIT-III TWO-DIMENSIONAL ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS AND NUMERICAL INTEGRATION
Part – A (2 Marks)
11. Draw four node quadrilateral element and show the displacement vectors.
3. Find the natural frequencies and modes of vibration for the following cases:
• One element cantilever beam
• Two element cantilever beam by taking advantage of the symmetry about mid
point.
4. Determine the natural frequencies of simply supported beam shown in fig. Assume
the Young‟s Modulus as 200 GPa and density as 7800 kg/m 3
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5. Evaluate the integral ( ) ∫ ( ) Using Gaussian Quadrature and
show that the result is exact. Brief about strength, Weakness and applications of
SGC?
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6. Solve the integral with the limits -1 to + 1 for the function I = 8x+4 x + 3x + 4ex
using Gaussian Quadrature method and compare with the exact solution by 1
and 2 point approximations.
7. Derive element stiffness matrix for quadratic element, body force vector and
traction vector?
8. Determine the eigen values and eigen vectors for the bar of length 2m fixed at
one end, subjected to undamped free vibration using consistent mass for
translation DOF with E = 200GPa, ρ = 7500kg/m3.
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(5ME16) CAD/CAM
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. Define synthesis.
4. Define optimization.
6. What is CAD?
3. What are the various display devises that are used for displaying graphic
information? Discuss the merits and demerits of each one.
8. The unit square with vertices A (1, 1), B (2, 1), C (2, 2), and D (1, 2) is
transformed in the following sequence.
i) Scaled about the origin by factors of 4 and 2 in the x- and y- directions.
ii) Rotated about point B through 90ﹾ
What are the coordinates of the vertices of transformed geometry?
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UNIT-II GEOMETRIC MODELING
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. Explain different types of Bezier Curves in detail. Explain its advantages and
limitations.
3. Explain B-spline curves and its characteristics. Explain its advantages and
limitations.
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6. The co-ordinates of four control points relative to a curve are given by P1(2,2,0),
P2(2,3,0),P3(3,3,0) and P4(3,2,0). Write the equation of Bezier curve. Also find the
co-ordinate pixels of the curve for U = 0,1/4,1/2,3/4,1. Also plot Bezier curve.
8. Explain the construction of B – Spline surface with neat sketch. Explain its
advantages and limitations.
10. a) Write a short note on (i) Sweep surfaces and (ii) Lofted surfaces.
b) Write any five differences between Analytical surfaces and Synthetic surfaces.
11. What are the basic geometric commands used in drafting system? Explain with
examples.
12. a) What are the requirements of geometric models and explain the need of
geometric modeling.
b) What are the requirements of geometric models and explain the need of
geometric modeling.
13. What is Layering? Give some examples where the layering concept is useful. [7]
b) Give some examples where the Offsetting and Grid concepts are used with a
CAD drafting system.
14. a) Explain various display control commands in drafting and modeling systems.
b) Explain various editing commands in drafting and modeling systems.
15. a) Describe various commonly used primitives for solid modeling and explain the
Boolean operations.
b) Explain parametric and non parametric representation of the following
analytical curves
i) Lines ii) Circle iii) Ellipse iv) Parabola v) Hyperbola
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UNIT-III COMPUTER NUMARICAL CONTROL & CNC PART PROGRAMMING
Part – A (2 Marks)
1. Define NC system?
2. What is MCU?
6. Define CNC?
10. List the differences between open loop and closed loop control system?
11. Write the functions of DNC?
12. Define G02,G03 & G04
13. Explain the functions of codes G28 and M30.
14. List out some of the important NC languages.
15. What are the four statements used in APT language?
16. How can you represent an APT geometric statement?
17. List the motion command words used in achieving path commands.
18. What are the modifiers used with motion command words?
19. Write any four auxiliary statements
20. List any four post processor statements.
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Part – B (10 Marks)
1. Write manual part program for the part shown in the following figure For each part
write two programs one to drill the holes and the other to perform milling. The part
material is low carbon steel and the cutters are HSS. Part thickness is 0.5 mm,
spindle speed is 1000 rpm and feed rate is 0.2 mm/rev.
3. Write the NC part program for the part shown in the following figure. For each part
write two programs one to drill the holes and the other to perform milling. The part
material is low carbon steel and the cutters are HSS. Part thickness is 0.5 mm,
spindle speed is 1000rpm and feed rate is 0.2 mm/rev.
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4. What are the various types of tool magazines used in CNC machine tools? Give
their relative merits.
6. What is Floating datum and Set Point in CNC part programming? Explain with an
example.
13. Briefly discuss the data required for Computer Assisted Part Programming.
b) State the advantages and disadvantages of Numerical Control.
14. Briefly describe the CNC machining centers. With the help of a diagram
differentiate between the operations of canned cycles G81 and G83.
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15. Explain the role of a Part Programmer in Manual Programming Method and
Computer Assisted Part Programming Method.
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(5ME17) OPERATIONS RESEARCH
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. What is the difference between feasible solution and basic feasible solution?
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UNIT-II TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
Part – A (2 Marks)
1. Write the other name for Vogels Approximation Method used to find an initial
solution to a given Transportation Problem
5. Write the methods of finding initial basic feasible solutions to solve the
Transportation problems
1. Use Least cost method to obtain an initial basic feasible solution of the following
Transportation Problem and find its cost.
Ware Houses
W X Y Z Supply
Factory
A 11 13 17 14 250
B 16 18 14 10 300
C 21 24 13 10 400
Demand 200 225 275 250
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2. Find the total cost by penalty method
F▼ D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Capaci
D► ty
F1 1 9 13 36 51 50
F2 24 12 16 20 1 100
F3 14 33 1 23 23 150
Demand 100 70 50 40 40
Ware House
W X Y Z Supply
Factory
A 11 13 17 14 250
B 16 18 14 10 300
C 21 24 13 10 400
Demand 200 225 275 250
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5. Use Least cost method to obtain an initial basic feasible solution of the following
Transportation Problem and find its cost.
Ware Houses
W X Y Z Supply
Factory
A 11 13 17 14 250
B 16 18 14 10 300
C 21 24 13 10 400
Demand 200 225 275 250
6. Find the sequence that minimizes the total elapsed time required to complete the
following tasks
Tasks→ A B C D E F G
Time on
machines↓
M-I 3 8 7 4 9 8 7
M-II 4 3 2 5 1 4 3
M-II 6 7 5 11 5 6 12
1 2 3 4 5 6
A 9 22 58 11 19 27
B 43 78 72 50 63 48
C 41 28 91 37 45 33
D 74 42 27 49 39 32
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8. Find the sequence that minimizes the total elapsed time required to complete the
following tasks
Tasks→ A B C D E F G
Time on
machines↓
M-I 3 8 7 4 9 8 7
M-II 4 3 2 5 1 4 3
9. There are 5 Technicians who can work on 5 different machines having the same
configuration. The average time taken by each technician to make a job on
each machine is given in the following table. Assign one machine to a technician
so that total working time to make five jobs is minimum.
Machines
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
Technicians
A 7 8 9 9 8
B 8 9 11 10 9
C 7 8 10 8 9
D 10 9 8 9 10
E 10 8 9 11 9
10. Find the optimal sequence for the following sequencing problems of four jobs and
five machines when passing is not allowed of which processing time(in hours) is
given below:
MACHINES
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M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
JOBS
A 7 5 2 3 9
B 6 6 4 5 10
C 5 4 5 6 8
D 8 3 3 2 6
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UNIT-III REPLACEMENT &THEORY OF GAMES
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. A Company uses 8,000 units of a product per year, costing Rs.10 per unit. The
Administrative costs per purchase are Rs.40.The holding costs are 28% of the unit
price of the product. The company is following E.O.Q purchase policy. The
supplier is offering a discount of 1% if the total requirement is purchased in four
times in a year, should the offer be accepted?
3. The cost of a product is Rs. 6100, and its scrap value is Rs. 100. The maintenance
cost found from experience is as follows:
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Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Maintenance 100 250 400 600 900 1200 1600 2000
cost (Rs)
When should the product be replaced?
5. Determine the solution of the game and their strategies whose pay of matrix-A is
given below
PLAYER B
B1 B2 B3
PLAYER A1 -4 6 3
A A2 -3 -3 6
A3 2 -3 4
B
B1 B2 B3 B4
A A1 3 3 4 0
A2 5 4 3 7
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(5ME73) REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION TO REFRIGERATION:
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. What is refrigeration?
6. Give the chemical formula and names of the refrigerants R-22 and R-10.
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7. An aircraft cooling system consists of a compressor, cooler and expansion turbine.
The compressor receives air at 1.2 bar and 600C from the engine supercharger. It is
compressed isentropically with an efficiency of 75% to 1.6 bar and cooled to 550C.
The air then expands isentropically through the turbine to 0.85 bar, the work
developed is used to drive the compressor. The turbine exhaust air is then sent to
the aircraft cabin for cooling. Determine
(a) Temperature of air at turbine exhaust and turbine efficiency.
(b) COP of the system
(c) Discuss desirable properties of Refrigerants
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UNIT-II VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION & SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. A vapour compression refrigerator works between the pressure limits of 60 bar and
25 bar. The working fluid is just dry at the end of the compression and there is no
undercooling of the liquid before the expansion valve. Determine:
I. C.O.P of the cycle and
II.
Capacity of the refrigerator if the fluid flow is at the rate of 5kg/min.
3. (a) Sketch bell Coleman cycle with schematic diagram and also show on T – S
diagram?
(b) A F-12 refrigeration machine works between the pressures of 9.9 and 3.3 bars.
The condition of the vapour leaving the compressor is 92% dry and there is under
cooling in the condenser. Determine the theoretical COP of the machine?
4. (a) Explain the method of improving the COP of vapour compression system?
(b) Draw neat sketch of multi compressor refrigeration system and Explain
6. (a) What is sub-cooling and super heating? Explain with the help of diagram, why is
super heating considered to be good in certain cases?
(b)A F-12 refrigeration machine works between the pressures of 9.9 and 3.3 bars.
The condition of the vapour leaving the compressor is 92% dry and there is under
cooling in the condenser. Determine the theoretical COP of the machine.
7. (a) What is sub-cooling and super heating? Explain with the help of diagram, why is
super heating considered to be good in certain cases?
8. A F-12 refrigeration machine works between the pressures of 9.9 and 3.3 bars. The
condition of the vapour leaving the compressor is 92% dry and there is under
cooling in the condenser. Determine the theoretical COP of the machine.
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UNIT- III VAPOR ABSORPTION SYSTEM & STEAM JET REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Part – A (2 Marks)
3. Name the fluids used in three fluids vapour absorption refrigeration system.
11. Explain any two types of expansion valves used in refrigeration system with neat
sketch.
2. Explain the working of simple vapor absorption refrigeration system with a neat
sketch.
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3. Explain the working of steam jet refrigeration on schematic diagram?
5. (a) Draw neat sketch of practical Vapour ammonia absorption system and
explain its working?
7. (a) with the help of a schematic diagram, explain the functioning of any two
types of evaporators
(b) Compare the performance of reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
8. (a) Mention the function of each fluid in a three- fluid vapour absorption system.
10. With the help of a schematic diagram, explain the functioning of thermostatic
expansion valve.
11. (a) Discuss the advantages of vapor absorption system over Vapour compression
refrigeration system.
(b) What modifications are necessary in a simple absorption refrigeration System
in order to improve the performance of the system?
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12. Explain the working principles of 1. Vortex Tube Refrigeration 2. Thermo
electric refrigeration with neat sketch
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(5ME74) AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION
Part – A (2 Marks)
1. Define robot
2. (i) With a neat sketch explain the three degrees of freedom associated with the
robot wrist.
(ii) Discuss the four types robot controls.
6. (i) Sketch a robot wrist and explain it‟s the joint movements
(ii) Briefly explain the need for robots in industries
7. Classify the robots according to the coordinates of motion. with a sketch and
example, explain the features of each type
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UNIT-II KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS:
Part – A (2 Marks)
1. List the different robot parameters.
5. Determine the translated vector for the given vector v=25i+10j+20k, perform a
translation by a distance of 8 units in “X” direction, 5 units in “Y” direction and 0
units in “Z” direction.
6. Write the meaning of the following command D MOVE (1,10),D MOVE (,)
10. Explain any two commands associated with the programming of end effectors.
2. (i) Consider two frames {A}&{B}.The frame {B} is rotated with respect to frame{A}
by 30 degree. around z-axis and the origin of{B} is shifted with respect to the origin
of{A} by[5,10,5].the Z a and Z b axes are parallel point „p‟ is described in {B} by
1,2,3).describe the same point with respect to {A} using the transform matrix .(8)
(Apr/May 2010) (ii) Write short note dynamics of a robot
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5. Derive forward & inverse kinematics equations of manipulator for a particular
position.
6. (i) write short notes on teach pendant (ii) Explain the various features robot
programming languages
7. Using VAL language, discuss the basic commands and explain the structure of the
program for a typical pick and place operation.
9. Explain the various programming methods used in robotics with examples and
features of each.
10. Discuss various difficulties associated with the inverse kinematic solution and
explain „geometric approach‟ used in inverse kinematic problem.
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UNIT-III TRAJECTORY PLANNING
Part – A (2 Marks)
1. Differentiate between the sensor & transducer
5. What is triangulation?
7. What is LVDT?
1. Explain the segmentation methods used in vision system with suitable example
2. (i)Describe the construction ,working and application of incremental encode.
(ii) Explain the two object recognition technique used in industries.
3. Explain the principle of the following sensors and also mention how they are used in
robots. (i) Piezo elecric sensor (ii) Inductive proximity sensor (iii) Touch sensor (iv) Slip
sensor
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THEORY OF METAL CUTTING (5ME75)
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION
Part – A (2 Marks)
2. What is Built-Up-Edge?
4. Write the expression for shear angle with respect to and rake angle and chip
thickness coefficient
8. Write the expression for rate of shear and total energy consumed per unit volume
10. Why is the orthogonal cutting model useful in the analysis of metal machining
11. Define Metal Cutting.
1. Differentiate between oblique and orthogonal cutting. What are the various types
of chips under what conditions is each formed?
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4. Analyze Merchant Circle diagram and derive co-efficient of friction, power,
energy, velocity relationships
6. Discuss the Merchant theory for shear plane angle in orthogonal cutting
7. Explain different types of-chip formation during machining, along with the
mechanisms involved.
8. Explain types of chips that occur in metal cutting. Why a built up edge on a tool is
undesirable and also explain reason behind various chip formation.
10. Differentiate between orthogonal and oblique cutting. Draw merchant's force
circle diagram for orthogonal cutting process. Give two examples of oblique
cutting.
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UNIT-II MEASUREMENT OF CUTTING FORCES & TOOL WEAR, TOOL LIFE
Part – A (2 Marks)
5. Discuss the parameters that influence the life of the tool with an example
9. Discuss what different types of wear can take place in cutting tool. Explain any
three of them along with the mechanism involved
10. What is tool signature? What are all conditions for using positive rake angle?
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UNIT-III GEOMETRY OF CUTTING TOOLS & TOOL MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES:
Part – A (2 Marks)
6. What are the important characteristics of materials used for cutting tools?
2. Calculate (i) orthogonal rake, (ii) inclination angle and (iii) normal rake of a
cutting tool having side rake (-10o ), back rake (-5o) and side cutting edge angle
of 30o . Sketch the above geometries for the tool
3. Discuss any three important tool materials with respect to composition and
applications.
4. Explain with neat sketch the complete geometry of a single point cutting tool
7. List the desired properties required for good cutting tool material and explain any
two cutting tool materials.
8. Sketch a single point cutting tool and show on it the various tool elements and
tool angles.
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(5ME79) ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
UNIT-1 INTRODUCTION
Part – A (2 Marks)
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Part – B (10 Marks)
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UNIT-2 REVERSE ENGINEERING AND CAD MODELING
Part – A (2 Marks)
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Part – B (10 Marks)
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UNIT-3 LIQUID BASED AND SOLID BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Part – A (2 Marks)
1. What is SLA?
7. What is SGC?
6. Explain the process of Stereo lithography Apparatus (STL) with diagram. Also give
its advantages and limitations.
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