Q.1
Ideal elastic behaviour of a material can be explained by
Q.2
Rankine's theory or the maximum principal/ normal stress theory is based on failure in tension or compression and ignores
the possibility of failure due to shearing stress. So, Rankine formula is used for the design of which engine component?
Q.3
Itis a tin-based alloy with small amount of copper (7-8%), antimony (8-9%) and tin (80-84%) and used for making bearings.
What is the name of alloy?
Q.4
Carbon steel is used very extensively in the manufacture of farm implements as compared to alloy steels because of
(A) . Great versatility
(B) . Relatively low cost
(C) . More resistant to corrosion
(D) . Less brittleness
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
General Agriculture
6 TopicsDesign of Tillage and Planting Machinery
5 Topics
Seed Metering & Precision Planting Equipment: Fluted Rollers, Cell Wheels, Air-Assisted Metering & Furrow Openers
Disc Tillage Machinery: Disc Plough, Disc Harrow, Gang Angle, Tilt Angle & Rear Furrow Wheel Mechanics
Primary Tillage Mechanics: Mouldboard Plough Design, Bottom Components, Share & Landside Forces
Rotary Tillage & Secondary Tillage Implements: Rotavator Blades Kinematics, Cultivators & Seedbed Preparation
Specialized Planters & Transplanters: Potato Planters, Sugarcane Cutters, Paddy Transplanters & Calibration Methods
Design of Plant Protection and Harvesting Equipments
5 Topics
Grain Cleaning, Winnowing & Specialized Harvesters: Air-Screen Cleaners, Walker Losses, Corn Snappers & Cotton Pickers
Plant Protection Sprayers & Nozzles: Hydraulic Sprayers, Even Flat Fan, Hollow Cone Nozzles & Droplet Spectrum
Mowers & Forage Harvesters: Cutter Bar Kinematics, Ledger Plates, Sickle Sections & Flail Choppers
Grain Combine Harvesters: Reel, Cutterbar, Threshing Cylinders (Rasp Bar, Spike Tooth), Concave Clearance & Grain Separation
Agricultural Dusters & Granule Applicators: Delivery Rates, Air Stream Velocity, Agitation & Drift Management
Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery
2 TopicsTractor Design Principles
6 Topics
Engine Fuel & Air Induction Systems: Carburetion, Fuel Injection Pumps (In-line, Rotary), Air Cleaners, Governors & Turbochargers
Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals: Otto & Diesel 4-Stroke/2-Stroke Cycles, Indicated/Brake Thermal Efficiency & Fuel Consumption
Tractor Dynamics, Traction & Stability: Centre of Gravity, Longitudinal Overturn, Static Stability, Ballasting & Tyre Lug Spacing
Engine Lubrication, Cooling & Electrical Systems: Hydrodynamic Lubrication, Gear Failures, Radiator Heat Balance & Lead-Acid Batteries
Tractor Steering, Hydraulics & Three-Point Linkage: Draft Control, Position Control, Mixed Control & Lower Link Load Kinematics
Tractor Chassis, Clutch & Transmission Systems: Single/Dual Plate Clutches, Fluid Couplings, Gearboxes, Differential & Final Drives
Ergonomics and Safety in Farm Operations
3 Topics
Anthropometry & Biomechanical Workload: Body Dimensions, Surface Area (DuBois Formula), Heart Rate & Oxygen Uptake
Thermal Stress & Environmental Ergonomics: WBGT Index, Noise & Vibration Hazards in Tractors
Agricultural Safety & Operator Protection: Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS), Falling Object Protection (FOPS) & ISO Safety Codes
Soil Dynamics in Tillage and Traction
2 TopicsManufacturing Technology
2 TopicsInstrumentation and Measurement Techniques
2 TopicsEnergy in Agriculture
3 Topics
Biomass Energy & Gasification: Physicochemical Zones, Updraft/Downdraft Gasifiers, Tar Cracking & Diesel Replacement
Solar Energy in Farm Operations: Solar Geometry, Hour Angle, Photovoltaic Water Pumping & Thermosiphon Solar Systems
Farm Power Auditing & Renewable Biofuels: Biodiesel, Bio-CNG, Fuel Calorific Value Hierarchies & Energy Indices
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