Machine Design Questions and Answers – Eccentric Loaded Bolted Joints

This set of Machine Design Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Eccentric Loaded Bolted Joints”.

1. If core diameter of bolt is 13.8cm the it’s nominal diameter is given by?
a) 17.27mm
b) 15.34mm
c) 14.67mm
d) 16.34mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: D=d/0.8.

2. In the following figure, two plates are fastened by means of two bolts. The yield strength of bolt is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 4. Determine the permissible shear stress in the bolts.
Find the permissible shear stress in the bolt if yield strength of bolt is 400N/mm²
a) 100N/mm²
b) 50N/mm²
c) 25N/mm²
d) 75N/mm²
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Answer: b
Explanation: Permissible hear stress=0.5 x 400 /4 =50N/mm².

3. In the following figure, two plates are fastened by means of two bolts. The yield strength of bolt is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 4. Determine the size of the bolts.
Find the permissible shear stress in the bolt if yield strength of bolt is 400N/mm²
a) 8mm
b) 9mm
c) 10mm
d) 11mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: Permissible hear stress=0.5 x 400 /4 =50N/mm². P=2 (π xd²/4) x τ or 5000=2 x π x d² x 50/4 or d=7.97mm.
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4. The structure shown is subjected to an eccentric force P=5kN and eccentricity=500mm. The horizontal distance between two bolts is 200mm and vertical distance between bolts is 150mm. The yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 3. Determine the primary shear force from the following figure.
Find primary shear force if yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² & factor of safety is 3
a) 625N
b) 1250N
c) 2500N
d) 1000N
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Answer: b
Explanation: Primary shear force P₁=P₂=P₃=P₄=P/4 =1250N.

5. The structure shown is subjected to an eccentric force P=5kN and eccentricity=500mm. The horizontal distance between two bolts is 200mm and vertical distance between bolts is 150mm. The yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 3. Determine the secondary shear force in the below figure.
Find primary shear force if yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² & factor of safety is 3
a) 2000N
b) 2500N
c) 1500N
d) 5000N
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Answer: d
Explanation: Secondary shear force=Moment about CG x distance from CG/sum of squares of distance of bolts from CG. F= (Pe)xr₁/(r₁²+r₂²+r₃²+r₄²). Here r₁=r₂=r₃=r₄=125mm hence F= 5000 x 500/(4×125) or F=5000N.
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6. The structure shown is subjected to an eccentric force P=5kN and eccentricity=500mm. The horizontal distance between two bolts is 200mm and vertical distance between bolts is 150mm. The yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 3. Determine the resultant shear force on the bolt lying left and above the CG.
Find primary shear force if yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² & factor of safety is 3
a) 4068.58N
b) 4168.58N
c) 5068.58N
d) 5168.65N
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Answer: a
Explanation: After breaking shear force into primary and secondary shear force, primary acts along the vertical positively and secondary acts at an angle of 180-36.87’ ACW from the vertical. Hence net shear force= √ [5000cos36.8-1250]²+ [5000sin36.8]² =4068.58N.

7. The structure shown is subjected to an eccentric force P=5kN and eccentricity=500mm. The horizontal distance between two bolts is 200mm and vertical distance between bolts is 150mm. The yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 3. Determine the resultant shear force on the bolt lying right and above the CG.
Find primary shear force if yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² & factor of safety is 3
a) 654334N
b) 6047.44N
c) 5047.44N
d) 5989.32N
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Answer: b
Explanation: After breaking net shear force into primary and secondary shear force, primary acts along the vertical positively and secondary acts at an angle of 36.8’CW from the vertical. Hence net shear force = √ [5000cos36.8+1250]²+ [5000sin36.8]².
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8. The structure shown is subjected to an eccentric force P=5kN and eccentricity=500mm. The horizontal distance between two bolts is 200mm and vertical distance between bolts is 150mm. The yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 3. Determine the size of the bolts.
Find primary shear force if yield strength of bolts is 400N/mm² & factor of safety is 3
a) 10.74mm
b) 9.23mm
c) 11.54mm
d) 8.68mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: The maximum shear force to which any bolt is subjected is 6047.44N. Hence 0.5 x 400/3= 4 x 6047.44/πd² or d=10.74mm.

9. Which bolt is under maximum shear stress in the following figure?
Find if bolt is under maximum shear stress in the following figure
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) All are under equivalent shear stress
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Answer: c
Explanation: Primary shear force acts equally on the three bolts in the vertically upward direction while the moment is CW along CG so its effect on bolts will be ACW. Hence secondary shear force acts vertically upward on bolt 3 and vertically downward on bolt 1.
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10. Arrange the bolts in order of decreasing shear stresses.
Find if bolt is under maximum shear stress in the following figure
a) 1>2>3
b) 2>1>3
c) 3>1>2
d) 3>2>1
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Answer: d
Explanation: On bolt 3,primary and secondary shear stress act in same direction, on bolt 2 there is no secondary shear stress and on bolt 1 the two act in opposite direction.

11. Determine the primary shear stress to which the bolts are subjected if P=3kN.
Find if bolt is under maximum shear stress in the following figure
a) 3000N
b) 1000N
c) 2000N
d) None of the listed
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Answer: b
Explanation: Primary shear force=P/3.

12. Determine the secondary shear stress acting on the bolt 3 and its direction. The bolts are equidistant having separated by 60mm and the margin to the left and right is 25mm. Also P=5kN acts at a distance of 200mm from the channel.
Find if bolt is under maximum shear stress in the following figure
a) 6100N vertically up
b) 4500N vertically down
c) 6100N vertically up
d) 4500N vertically down
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Answer: c
Explanation: Moment about CG=3000 x (75+30+200). On bolt 3 secondary shear force will be M x r₁/ (r₁²+r₂²) and will act in a direction perpendicular the line joining CG and bolt 3. As moment is CW about CG, o bolts its effect will be ACW.

13. Determine the size of the bolts if yield strength of bolt is 400N/mm² and factor of safety is 4. The bolts are equidistant having separated by 60mm and the margin to the left and right is 25mm. Also P=5kN acts at a distance of 200mm from the channel.
Find if bolt is under maximum shear stress in the following figure
a) 14.34mm
b) 13.44mm
c) 15.44mm
d) 12.66mm
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Answer: b
Explanation: Clearly bolt 3 is under maximum shear stress. Net shear stress= Primary shear stress + Secondary shear stress or τ= (1000+6100) N or 0.5 x 400//4=7100 x 4/πd².

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