Machine Design MCQ with Answers

Muff Coupling / Sleeve Coupling is the simplest type of rigid coupling, consists of a hollow cylinder whose inner diameter is same as shaft. It is fitted over the ends of the two shafts by means of a gib head key. The power is transmitted from one shaft to the other shaft by means of a key and a sleeve or muff.

The sleeve or muff coupling is designed as a hollow shaft.

Zero film bearings are those which operate without the presence of lubricant. The name itself elucidates that there is no film of lubricant present between contact surfaces. There is a direct contact between them. For example, sliding or rolling contact.

Screws used for power transmission should have high efficiency.

When rivets are unable to shear of in tensile load they are under in crushed due to this rivet hole becomes of an oval shape. Due to this, no of rivets under shear shall be equal to the no of rivets under crushing.