Exam Question
State with reasons, how cracking in EACH of the following locations is caused, rectified and avoided:
(a) 'A' Frames
(b) Bed plate longitudinal girders
(c) Bed plate transverse girders
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MEKG
📅 Apr 2018
Reference Answer
(i) A-Frame
Cause of Cracking:
Stress concentration due to sharp changes in section.
Incorrect preparation of plate edges.
Cause of Cracking:
Stress concentration due to sharp changes in section.
Incorrect preparation of plate edges.
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