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106. Cap screws are
A. similar to small size tap bolts except that a greater variety of shapes of heads are available
B. slotted for a screw driver and generally used with a nut
C. used to prevent relative motion be-tween parts
D. provided with detachable caps
E. similar to stud.
Explanation:
107. In order to avoid tearing of the plate at edge, the distance from the center line of the rivet hole to the nearest edge of the plate in terms of dia. of rivet d should be equal to
A. d
B. 1.25 d
C. 1.5 d
D. 1.75 d
E. 2 d.
Explanation:
108. Set screws are
A. similar to small size tap bolts except that a greater variety of shapes of heads are available
B. slotted for a screw driver and generally used with a nut
C. used to prevent relative motion be-tween parts
D. similar to stud
E. none of the above.
Explanation:
109. In order to permit the thermal expansion/contraction of tubing, it should be
A. crimped
B. honed
C. flared
D. bent
E. none of the above.
Explanation:
110. Taper usually provided on cotter is
A. 1 in 5
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 24
D. 1 in 40
E. 1 in 50.
Explanation: