Machine Design
In replacing the V-belts, a complete set of new belts is used instead of replacing a single damaged belt because

The new belt will carry more than its share and result in short life
New and old belts will cause vibrations
Belts are available in sets
Only one belt cannot be fitted with other used belts

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Machine Design
In composite or reverse laid ropes

Wires in two adjacent strands are twisted in opposite direction
Direction of twist of wires and strands are same
Wires are not twisted
Direction of twist of wires in strands is opposite to the direction of twist of strands

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Machine Design
A tap bolt

Has a head on one end and a nut fitted to the other
Has head at one end and other end fits into a tapped hole in the other part to be joined
Has pointed threads
Has both the ends threaded

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