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
Only one belt cannot be fitted with other used belts
Belts are available in sets
New and old belts will cause vibrations

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Machine Design
A triple riveted butt joint with double straps of unequal width is to be designed for a boiler shell. The pitch of the rivets in the outer row is double the pitch in the inner row and zigzag riveting is proposed. Which of the following statement is correct?

There are four rivets per pitch length, out of which two are in single shear and two are in double shear
There are five rivets per pitch length, all in double shear
There are four rivets per pitch length, all in double shear
There are five rivets per pitch length, out of which four are in double shear and one is in single shear

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Machine Design
The elasticity is the property of a material which enables it to

Retain deformation produced under load permanently
Resists fracture due to high impact loads
Draw into wires by the application of a tensile force
Regains its original shape after deformation when the external forces are removed

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