Download AKTU B-Tech 8th Sem 2016-17 Product Development Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 8th Semester (Eight Semester) 2016-17 Product Development Question Paper

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B. TECH.
THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM?VIII) 2016-17
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
T ime : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Note .' Be precise in your answer. In case ofnumericalproblem assume data wherever not provided.
SECTION ? A
1. Attempt all of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) Define product development and design
(b) Explain the term Test marketing
(c) What is meant by adaptation?
(d) What is meant by synectics?
(e) Define CAD CAM
(1) Define MTBF
(g) Define value engineering
(h) Define QFD
(i) Define concurrent engineering
(j) Write a need statement for hand charging system in a hostel dining hall.
SECTION ? B
2. Attempt any ?ve of the following questions: 5 x 10 = 50
(a) What do you understand by design by evolution? Explain with examples.
(b) Define creativity. Explain difference between creative thinking and analytical thinking
with an example.
(c) What is anthropometries data? Explain man-machine interaction cycle.
(d) Define reliability. Explain reliability of system in series & parallel with an example.
(e) Explain the checklist which facilitates carrying out of need analysis.
(1) A company produces four different designs of fountain pens. Their performance may
be summarized as follows :
Performance Writing time Nib life Cost Writing
parameter (Design) between re?lls (min.) (months) Pressure
A 35 24 10 0.30
B 15 30 8 0.20
C 55 20 20 0.40
D 30 18 12 .25
Min acceptable value 10 15 20 0.20
Assign proper weights to the quality dimensions and determine which design gives the
maximum utility.
(g) A company makes curtain rods of size 2 mts in length. Three materials A, B and C are
available. Each material calls for a different process & machine for manufacturing and
their cost data is given as below.
Materials Items
A B C
Raw material cost Rs./meter 2.25 2.75 3.00
Equipment cost Rs. /year 6000 5000 3000
Labor cost Rs. /rod 0.55 0.62 0.25
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Plot the total cost V/s YWFFWW.%% If a saleamg?lg????g?ngear
is expected, which material should be used?
(h) Write brief notes on any TWO 0f the following
(1) Product life cyclel.
(ii) Bath tub curve
(iii) Design of displays
SECTION ? C
Attempt any two of the following questions: 2 x 15 = 30
A truck has two tyres on the front side and four tyres on the rear axle; each having a failure rate
of 0.001 per hour. Calculate the reliability for a 10 hour journey, if there is no stepney in the
truck.
Explain the utility concept with an example. Also discuss the law of diminishing marginal
utility.
What are the creative design routes or phases in product design? Explain with ?gure.
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