SEMESTER END SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS, FEB 2019

U.G. Mechanical Engineering Degree Bachelor of Technology

Academic Year 2018 – 2019 Sem. 5th
Course Title
Course Code 16ME504
Mechanical Measurements and Metrology
Duration 3 Hours Maximum Marks 60 (SIXTY)
Remember % 52 Understand % 48 Analyze % -- Apply % --
SECTION I (Short Answer Questions)
(Answer all the Questions)
6 x 2 = 12 Marks
1.
No. Questions (a to f) RBT Level COs
a List the errors in measurement systems Remember CO #1
b What is the use of piezoelectric sensor? Understand CO #2
c Define the principle of seismic instrument. Remember CO #3
d Distinguish between tolerance and allowance Understand CO #5
e What are the essential features of CMM? Remember CO #6
f Name various alignment tests performed on lathe. Remember CO #6

SECTION II (Long Answer Questions)

(Answer all the Questions)
4 x 12 = 48 Marks

No. Questions (2 to 9) RBT Level COs Marks

(a) Name various alignment tests performed on lathe Remember CO #1 8M
2 What is calibration? Explain in detail the calibration Understand
(b) CO #1 4M
procedure adopted in instruments.
OR
What are different methods of flow measurement?
(a) Explain Rotameter with its operation and Remember CO #2 6M
3 limitations
Explain the construction and working of a Hot wire Understand
(b) CO #2 6M
anemometer.
Describe with a neat sketch the principle of Understand
(a) CO #3 6M
working of McLeod gauge
4 Define dew point temperature. Explain how a dew Understand
(b) point meter is used to measure the dew point CO #3 6M
temperature
OR
Explain the method of measuring force using a Understand
(a) CO #4 6M
strain gauge load cell
5
Define torque. Explain the measurement of torque
(b) Understand CO #4 6M
using strain gauge torsion meter

Form No. AC 26. 00.2018 | GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh. Note to the Students: The
question papers are set in accordance with OBE capturing various cognitive levels of RBT as well as expected
COs. This direct assessment tool of Descriptive Examinations is deployed to test the Cognitive Level of
Students w.r.t. Lower Order Thinking Skills.
 What are limit gauges? Sketch and explain any two
(a) types of limit gauges for checking internal diameter Remember CO #5 6M
6 of a cylinder.
Differentiate between hole basis and shaft basis Understand
(b) CO #5 6M
systems of fits.
OR
What is the principle of vernier protractor. Explain
(a) the construction and use of vernier bevel Understand CO #5 6M
7 protractor.
Define fit. Explain the various types of fits with neat
(b) Remember CO #5 6M
sketches.
What is the general working principle of a Remember
pneumatic comparator? How do you check the size
(a) CO #5 6M
deviations of parts using a Differential pneumatic
8
comparator?
Explain with a neat sketch the construction and Remember
(b) CO #5 6M
working of an auto collimator
OR
Name various methods for measuring gear tooth Remember
(a) thickness. Explain the measurement of tooth CO #6 6M
thickness by gear tooth vernier calipers.
9
List the measuring equipment used for alignment Remember
(b) tests. Explain any five geometric tests conducted on CO #6 6M
lathe machine.

Form No. AC 26. 00.2018 | GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh. Note to the Students: The
question papers are set in accordance with OBE capturing various cognitive levels of RBT as well as expected
COs. This direct assessment tool of Descriptive Examinations is deployed to test the Cognitive Level of
Students w.r.t. Lower Order Thinking Skills.