Engineering Services Exam 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2016

  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Mechanical Engineering Paper II (Conventional)
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Mechanical Engineering Paper II (Conventional) of the Engineering Services Examination held in 2016 by UPSC. The exam allows three hours to complete and is worth a maximum of 200 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the ESE exam, offering a direct look at the types of conventional and descriptive questions asked in the Mechanical Engineering discipline. Understanding the structure and content of this paper can significantly aid in targeted preparation and strategy development.

Major Topics Covered

  • Crank and Slotted Lever Mechanism
  • Quick Return Mechanism
  • Keys and Shafts
  • Shear Stress
  • Crushing Stress
  • Tapering Bars
  • Axial Pull
  • Extension of Bars
  • Stress and Strain

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Engineering Services Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Engineering Services Examination 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper I
  • Engineering Services Examination 2016 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • Engineering Services Examination 2016 Electrical Engineering Paper II
  • ESE 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
  • ESE Conventional Paper Syllabus
  • ESE Exam Pattern
  • ESE Mechanical Engineering Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are SEVEN questions divided under THREE sections.
  • Candidates are required to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • In Section A, Question No.1 is compulsory.
  • In Section B, TWO out of THREE questions are to be attempted.
  • In Section C, TWO out of THREE questions are to be attempted.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
  • All parts and sub-parts of a question are to be attempted together in the answer book.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) The crank of a crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism is driven at 120 rpm clockwise. The vertical distance between the centres of rotation of the crank and slotted lever is 50 cm. What should be the length of the crank if the quick return ratio is 1:2? Determine the angular velocity of the slotted lever, when the tool-post attains maximum velocity during cutting stroke.

(b) Square key of side d/4 and length l is used to transmit torque T from the shaft of diameter d to the hub of a pulley. Assuming the length of the key to be equal to the thickness of the pulley, find the average shear stress and crushing stress developed in the key.

(c) A tapering bar having d1 and d2 as diameters of end sections and another bar of uniform cross-section d are of same length l. Both are subjected to the same axial pull P. What should be the value of d in terms of d1 and d2 so that both the bars of same material will have same extension? Evaluate maximum stresses in both the bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Engineering Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2016.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Mechanical Engineering, specifically Paper II (Conventional).

What is the duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

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