The phenomenon of misalignment of rails due to temperature changes is known as
A.Creeping
B.Cropping
C.Buckling
D.Hogging
Category: Materials Handling Mcqs
Pneumatic cranes are used where
A.electricity could be hazardous
B.advantage could be taken of existing air supply
C.either of (A) or (B) above
While dragging, the coefficient of friction (using steel plate) will be maximum in case of
A.anthracite
B.bituminous coal
C.coke
D.hog fuel, dry
While dragging, the coefficient of friction (using steel plate) will be least in case of
A.anthracite coal
B.bituminous coal
C.hog fuel
D.coke
Which conveyor can be used for handling wood chips?
A.Belt conveyor
B.Pneumatic conveyor
C.Screw conveyor
D.Any of the above
The distance between the rails of a metre gauge railway line is
A.4 ft, 6
B.3 ft, 9
C.One metre
D.0.692 metre
Which of the following item can be conveyed using pneumatic conveyors?
A.soda ash
B.salt cake
C.carbon black
D.all of the above
Drag line excavators are used for digging
A.drainage ditches
B.canals
C.gravel pits
D.Any of the above
Most of the lifting magnets are
A.designed for continuous duty
B.not designed for continuous duty
Which of the following shovel excavator has got the shortest cycle time?
A.Dipper shovel
B.Backhoe
C.Drag line
D.Clam shell
