Wednesday 19 December 2012

2009 Kerala University B.Tech Industrial Engineering V Semester B.Tech. Degree Examination, June 2009 Question paper


PART – A


1. Enumerate the contributions of Gilbreths.
2. Which are qualities envisaged in a work study professional ?
3. Explain the term "Rating".
4. State the disadvantages of PTS system.
5. Differentiate between "basal metabolism" and "resting metabolism".
6. Recommend two remedial measures for large joint forces while using hand held
tools.
7. Differentiate between value analysis and value engineering.
8. Enumerate the engineering factors taken into consideration for deciding on a material
handling application.
9. Define the term "Work study".
10. Mention the factors considered in ergonomic analysis.

PART – B


Module – I
11. a) Enumerate factors affecting working conditions.
b) Explain the procedure for method study.
12. a) Discuss a Multiple Activity Chart.
b) Which are the principles of motion economy followed in designing tools and
equipment ?
Module – II
13. a) Discuss various allowances in arriving at standard time.
b) Explain the various predetermined time standards data levels.
14. a) A work sampling study was conducted for 100 hours in a machine shop in order
to estimate the standard time. The total number of observations recorded were
2500. No working activity could be noticed in 400 observations. The ratio
between manual and machine elements was 2 : 1. Average rating factor was
estimated as 1.15 and the total number of articles produced during the study
period were 6000. Rest and personal allowances may be taken as 12% of the
normal time.
b) Explain the value analysis procedure.
Module – III
15. a) Explain some ways to reduce musculo-skeletal stress through work place design.
b) How will you measure motion ? Explain.
16. a) Explain the methods of measurement of fatigue in work physiology ?
b) Show the plan of a suggested work place layout with typical dimensions. 

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