All of the following could be the reasons for the formation of kinks in a rail EXCEPT:
A.Loose packing at joint
B.Temperature variation
C.Defect in gauge alignment
D.Uneven wear of the rail head
Category: Materials Handling Mcqs
The angle of repose depends on
A.shape of the material
B.smoothness of the material
C.degree of fineness of the material
D.all of the above
Which of the following locomotive has the highest operational availability?
A.Steam
B.Diesel
C.Electric
Ammonium nitrate is hygroscopic as well as an explosive. Which of the following conveyor can be used for this material?
A.Flight conveyor
B.Continuous flow conveyor
C.Screw conveyor
D.Any of the above
The size of electric motor depends on
A.hoisting speed
B.weight of load
C.period of acceleration and retardation
D.all of the above
Bull headed rails are generally provided at
A.curved tracks
B.bridges
C.bifurcation of tracks
D.points and crossings
Which of the following material has the highest weight/volume ratio?
A.Charcoal
B.Coke
C.Limestone
D.Barley
Which of the following is the least preferred conveyor for handling glue?
A.Belt conveyor
B.Continuous flow conveyor
C.Pneumatic conveyor
D.Screw conveyor
In case direct current motors are used for electric overhead cranes, the motors used are generally
A.series wound
B.shunt wound
C.differentially compound wound
D.cumulatively compound wound
The thickness of belt is usually specified in terms of
A.index number
B.merit number
C.number of plies
D.thickness in mm
