Machine Design
The power transmitted by the belt drive can be increased by

Increasing the initial tension in the belt
All of these
Increasing wrap angle by using idler pulley
Dressing the belt to increase the coefficient of friction

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Machine Design
For same pulley diameters, center distance, belt speed and belt and pulley materials,

Open and crossed belt drives transmit same power
Open belt drive transmits more power than crossed belt drive
Power transmission does not depend upon open and crossed types of constructions
Crossed belt drive transmits more power than open belt drive

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

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