Machine Design
The shock absorbing capacity of a bolt may be increased by

Decreasing its shank diameter
Increasing its shank diameter
Tightening the bolt properly
Making the shank diameter equal to core diameter of thread

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Machine Design
Castle nut is a locking device in which

A slot is cut partly is middle of nut and then slot reduced by tightening a screw
One smaller nut is tightened over main nut and main nut tightened against smaller one by loosening, creating friction jamming
Through slots are made at top and a cotter pin is passed through these and a hole in the bolt, and cotter pin spitted and bent in reverse direction at other end
A hard fibre or nylon cotter is recessed in the nut and becomes threaded as the nut is screwed on the bolt causing a tight grip

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

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