A transition duct in an aircraft air conditioning system is shown.
Which is the correct shape and size for side \(1, a, b, 2\) of the transition piece?
ENGINEERING, AE 2023 HSC 20 MC
A transition duct is shown.
What is the true angle of the line \(1-a\) to the horizontal plane?
- \(69°\)
- \(81°\)
- \(90°\)
- \(101°\)
ENGINEERING, AE 2017 HSC 26b
Orthogonal and pictorial drawings of a sheet metal electrical cable cover are given below.
- Draw a half-development of the electrical cable cover. Use the centre line to position the development. (4 marks)
- A 20 mm diameter hole is to be punched through the top of the electrical cable cover before folding.
- The ultimate shear stress of the material used to manufacture the cover is 110 MPa.
- Calculate the force required to punch out the hole if the thickness of the sheet metal is 0.5 mm. (3 marks)
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i.
ii. `3.46\ text{kN}`
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i.
Key Points for this Drawing:
- Find true length of each line from the diagrams given
- Do not dimension
- Only complete a half development, not a full development
- Use lighter lines for the the bends/folds and heavier lines for the outline
- Label all points
| ii. | `delta_S` | `=F_S/A_S` |
| `F_S` | `=delta_S xx A_S` |
`A_S = pid xx t=pi xx 20 xx 0.5 = 31.4\ text{mm}^2`
`:.F_S= 110 xx 31.4=3455.7\ text{N}=3.46\ text{kN}`
♦ Mean mark (ii) 42%.
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The top and front views of a transition piece in an aircraft air conditioning duct are shown.
Complete a half-pattern development of the transition piece, starting from the line `a`-1 given below. (6 marks)
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Notes on this drawing:
- Ensure you find the true length of lines
- Ensure fold lines are lighter than the outline
- Since the half development cuts through a side, ensure you use a break line
- Do not dimension
- Only complete a half development and not a full development
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Notes on this drawing:
- Ensure you find the true length of lines
- Ensure fold lines are lighter than the outline
- Since the half development cuts through a side, ensure you use a break line
- Do not dimension
- Only complete a half development and not a full development
♦ Mean mark 40%.
ENGINEERING, AE 2018 HSC 12 MC
A transition piece is shown.
Which of the following correctly represents the development of the transition piece?
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It is appropriate to produce a half development of a transition piece when the piece
- is very large.
- is symmetrical.
- is very complex.
- needs to be produced quickly.