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GTU 3141907 Fundamentals of Machine Design Old Question Papers PDF

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Fundamentals of Machine Design across 2025 – 2026 examinations.

2 papers, 2025 – 202670 marks23 to pass2.5 hours
10 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in all 2 papers: Discuss the design procedure of a cotter joint.See list

Exam papers

Most repeated questions

10 questions GTU set in two or more of 2 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.

  1. Discuss the design procedure of a cotter joint.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2c OR Summer 2025 Q1c

  2. Design a knuckle joint to connect two mild steel bars under a tensile load of 25 kN. The allowable stresses are 60 MPa in tension, 45 MPa in shear and 85 MPa in crushing.

    7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2c Summer 2025 Q2c OR

  3. Derive the bending equation. Also state the assumptions made in this derivation.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3b Summer 2025 Q3b OR

  4. Define torsion and polar modulus. Why hollow circular shafts are preferred when compared to solid circular shafts?

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4b Summer 2025 Q5a Summer 2025 Q4a OR

  5. Define a stress concentration factor? State the different methods to reduce stress concentration with neat sketch.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5b Summer 2025 Q4b OR

  6. Define:

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q1b Summer 2025 Q4a

  7. Discuss the various types of power threads. Give two practical applications for each type.

    4 marksSame type asked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5b OR Summer 2025 Q3c Summer 2025 Q3c OR

  8. Explain limits, fits and tolerance.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2a Summer 2025 Q1a

  9. Discuss the different types of keys.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4a Summer 2025 Q2a

  10. Explain the condition of overhauling and self-locking of screws?

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5a OR Summer 2025 Q5a OR

Which branches take this subject

GTU's syllabus lists 3141907 for 2 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.

Semester 4: 2 branches

Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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Common questions

Are these GTU 3141907 Fundamentals of Machine Design papers valid for both Regular and Remedial exams?

Yes. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) follows the same 70-mark syllabus, exam blueprint, and 23-mark passing cutoff for both Regular and Remedial (ATKT/backlog) examinations. All 2 past exam sessions (2025 – 2026) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.

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What is the passing mark for GTU Fundamentals of Machine Design (3141907)?

The external theory exam carries 70 marks. The minimum passing cutoff is 23 marks (33%). Exam duration is 2.5 hours.

What is the GTU exam pattern for 3141907?

The examination contains 5 main questions of 14 marks each, totaling 70 marks. Questions 2 through 5 provide internal OR choices, typically split into 3-mark, 4-mark, and 7-mark questions.