Theory of Machines (313313) - PRD (Previous + Repeated + Detailed)

UNIT 1: Basics of Mechanisms

2 Marks Questions

1. Define link and kinematic pair.

2. What is the difference between a machine and a structure?

3. Define mechanism.

4. What is a lower pair? Give one example.

5. State Gruebler's Criterion. (Repeated)

6. What is a constrained motion? Name its types.

7. Define higher pair and give one example.

4 Marks Questions

1. Define and explain types of kinematic pairs with examples. (Repeated)

2. Define and explain kinematic chains and their types. (Repeated)

3. Explain the inversions of a four-bar chain with neat diagrams. (Repeated)

4. Define and explain the types of constrained motion.

5. Differentiate between machine and structure with examples. (Repeated)

6. Describe the difference between lower pair and higher pair.

6 Marks Questions

1. Describe the single slider crank mechanism and its inversions with proper diagrams. (Repeated)

2. Define mechanism. Explain the inversion of slider crank and four-bar chain with applications. (Repeated)

3. Define and classify pairs, chains and mechanisms. Explain with suitable sketches.

Most Repeated Questions

1. Define kinematic pair and explain its types. (2/4 marks)

2. Define kinematic chain and explain its types. (4 marks)

3. Explain inversions of four-bar chain. (4/6 marks)

4. Describe single slider crank mechanism and its inversions. (6 marks)

5. State and apply Gruebler's Criterion for DOF. (2/4 marks)

UNIT 2: Velocity and Acceleration Analysis

2 Marks Questions

1. State and explain Kennedy's Theorem. (Repeated)

2. Define relative velocity.

3. What is Coriolis acceleration? (Repeated)

4. What is the function of the instantaneous center (I.C.)? (Repeated)

5. Explain radial and tangential components of acceleration. (Repeated)

4 Marks Questions

1. Draw a velocity diagram of a four-bar mechanism. (Repeated)

2. Draw an acceleration diagram of a slider-crank mechanism. (Repeated)

3. Explain the graphical method of velocity analysis of a slider-crank mechanism. (Repeated)

4. Solve a numerical using velocity and acceleration diagrams. (Repeated)

5. Locate all instantaneous centers in a four-bar chain using Kennedy's theorem. (Repeated)

6 Marks Questions

1. A four-bar chain is given with dimensions and crank RPM draw velocity & acceleration diagram and find angular

velocities. (Repeated)

2. Slider-crank mechanism: Given crank angle, find velocity of piston and angular velocity of connecting rod graphically.

3. Analyze Coriolis acceleration in a slotted lever quick return mechanism with a given velocity.

Most Repeated Questions

1. Kennedy's Theorem explain and apply it.

2. Velocity diagram of four-bar mechanism.

3. Acceleration diagram of slider-crank mechanism.

4. Coriolis acceleration define and explain.

5. Graphical velocity & acceleration analysis of slider-crank mechanism.

6. Numerical problem on velocity/acceleration using diagram method.

UNIT 3: Cam and Follower

2 Marks Questions

1. Define cam and follower. (Repeated)

2. List types of followers used in cams.

3. List types of cam profiles.

4. State difference between radial and cylindrical cams.

5. Define dwell and stroke in cam motion.

4 Marks Questions

1. Draw displacement diagrams for SHM and UARM follower motion. (Repeated)

2. Derive expressions for displacement, velocity, and acceleration of SHM motion. (Repeated)

3. Compare uniform velocity, SHM, and UARM follower motions.

4. Explain effect of offset in radial cams.

5. Draw displacement diagram for uniform acceleration and retardation motion.

6 Marks Questions

1. Construct cam profile for radial cam with knife-edge follower using the following data:

Rise 30 mm with SHM in 90°

Dwell for 60°

Fall 30 mm with UARM in 90°

Dwell for 120° (Repeated)

2. Construct a cam profile for offset follower with given motion data.

3. Cam rotates at given RPM construct profile and mark velocity/acceleration zones.

Most Repeated Questions

1. Define cam and follower and explain types.

2. Draw displacement diagrams for SHM and UARM motion.

3. Construct cam profile using SHM rise and UARM fall.

4. Derive SHM follower motion equations.

5. Describe applications of cam and follower mechanisms.

UNIT 4: Power Transmission (Belt, Chain, and Gear)

2 Marks Questions

1. Define velocity ratio and slip in belt drive. (Repeated)

2. Compare open and cross belt drives. (Repeated)

3. What is centrifugal tension in belt drives?

4. What are the types of gear trains? (Repeated)

5. Differentiate between belt drive and chain drive. (Repeated)

4 Marks Questions

1. Derive velocity ratio of a belt drive. (Repeated)

2. Explain the construction and working of chain drives.

3. Differentiate between simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains. (Repeated)

4. Calculate RPM of driven pulley/gear in a gear train. (Repeated)

5. Explain advantages and disadvantages of belt and chain drives.

6 Marks Questions

1. Solve a numerical problem on a simple or compound gear train to find speed or torque. (Repeated)

2. Solve a problem on epicyclic gear train and determine gear ratios. (Repeated)

3. Construct a gear train and explain its working with a sketch and calculation.

Most Repeated Questions

1. Derive velocity ratio of belt drive.

2. Difference between open and cross belt drive.

3. Explain epicyclic gear train with gear ratio calculation.

4. Solve numerical on gear train RPM calculation.

5. Differentiate between belt, chain, and gear drives.

UNIT 5: Balancing of Masses and Vibrations

2 Marks Questions

1. Define balancing. Why is it important? (Repeated)

2. What is the difference between static and dynamic balancing? (Repeated)

3. Define vibration and natural frequency. (Repeated)

4. What is damping and resonance? (Repeated)

5. What is a node and antinodes in torsional vibration?

4 Marks Questions

1. State and explain conditions for static and dynamic balancing. (Repeated)

2. Derive formula for natural frequency of longitudinal vibrations. (Repeated)

3. Derive formula for transverse vibrations of a shaft with a point mass.

4. Explain Centrifugal force method for balancing.

5. Explain free vibrations and types with examples. (Repeated)

6 Marks Questions

1. Solve numerical on balancing 4 rotating masses using graphical method. (Repeated)

2. Solve a problem on natural frequency of longitudinal vibrations.

3. Calculate frequency of torsional vibration in a shaft with two rotors. (Repeated)

4. Construct vector diagram to balance forces and couples in multi-plane system. (Occasionally asked)

Most Repeated Questions

1. Define and differentiate static and dynamic balancing.

2. Graphical method of balancing multiple rotating masses.

3. Define and explain natural frequency, damping, and resonance.

4. Derive natural frequency of longitudinal vibration.

5. Solve numerical on vibration frequency or balancing.