KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY

End Semester Examination

August/September, 2016
Level : B.Sc. Course : ENGG 111
Year : I Semester : I
Time : 2 hrs. 30 mins. F. M. : 55
SECTION “B”

USE SEPARATE ANSWER BOOK FOR DIFFERENT SECTIONS

Answer ALL questions.
1.
a. If five forces act on particle as show in figure below and the algebraic sum of horizontal
components of all these forces is -324.904 kN, calculate the magnitude of “P” and the
resultant of all the forces. [2]

b. Find the reactions at A and B. [3]

c. Find the centroid of the section shown in figure below [3]

 d. A block of weight 1600N is in contact with a plane inclined at 300 at the horizontal. A
force ‘P’ parallel to the plane and acting up the plane is applied to the body shown in
figure below. The coefficient of friction between the contact surfaces is 0.2.
i. Find the value of ‘P’ to just cause the motion to impend up the plane
ii. Find the value of ‘P’ to just prevent the motion down the plane [3]

2.
a. State and explain the first law of thermodynamics with its applications. [2]
b. What are the parameters need to specify to define a thermodynamic system. [2]
c. Define with a neat sketch of P-V diagram on [3]
i. Isobaric Process
ii. Isothermal Process
iii. Isochoric Process
d. Explain diesel cycle with P-V diagram and S-T diagram. [4]

3.
a. Piezometric tubes are tapped into a venturi section as shown in the figure. The liquid is
incompressible. The upstream piezometric head is 1 m, and the piezometric head at the
throat is 0.5 m. The velocity in the throat section is twice large as in the approach section.
Find the velocity in the throat section. [3]

b. Air enters a compressor with a density of 1.2 kg/m3 at a mean velocity of 4 m/s in the
6cm × 6cm square inlet duct. Air is discharged from the compressor with a mean velocity
of 3 m/s in a 5cm diameter circular pipe. Determine the mass flow rate and the density at
outlet. [2]
c. Distinguish between steady and unsteady, uniform and non uniform flows. [4]
d. Differentiate between reaction turbine and impulse turbine. [2]
 SECTION “C”

4.
a. Differentiate azimuthal bearing and reduced bearing. The WCB of the following lines are
obtained by a prismatic compass. Calculate the interior angles. [1+4]

Line WCB
AB 50⁰
BC 130⁰
CD 200⁰
DA 310⁰

OR
What do you mean by surveying? What are the principles of surveying? Explain them in
brief. [1+1+3]
b. Define remote sensing. Briefly explain about the types of remote sensing with one
example of each. [1+1]
c. Explain how GPS works. Mention the four application areas of GPS system. [1+1]
d. Define local attraction in compass survey. List the types of survey on the basis of
equipment used. [1+1]

SECTION “D”

5.
a. State and explain properties of a good Brick. What the different types of Structural Steel
with their properties. [2+2]
b. Why is Dam used in a Hydropower Project? Explain different types of dams based on
their structure. [1+3]
c. Define and sketch different type of stone masonry and supervision of stone masonry
construction on site. [1+1+1]
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KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
End Semester Examination
August/September, 2016
Level : B.Sc. Course : ENGG 111
Year : I Semester : I
Exam Roll No. : Time: 30 mins. F. M. : 20

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SECTION “A”
[20Q × 1 = 20 marks]

Choose the most appropriate answer and mark [X].

1. The force, which meet at one point and their lines of action also lie on the same plane, are
known as
[ ] coplanar concurrent forces [ ] coplanar no – concurrent forces
[ ] non coplanner concurrent forces [ ] non – coplanner one concurrent forces

2. The center of gravity of a semi –circle lies at a distance of ________________ from its base
measured along the vertical radius
[ ] 3r/8 [ ] 4r/3𝜋 [ ] 8r/3 [ ] 3r/4𝜋
Where “r” is radius of semi-circle

3. A body of weight “w” is required to move up on rough inclined plane whose angle of
inclination with the horizontal is “𝛼”. The effort applied parallel to the plane is given by
[ ] P = w 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛼 [ ] P = w (tan(𝛼+𝜙)
[ ] P = w (𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼+𝜇𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛼) [ ] P = w (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛼+𝜇𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼)

4. The total motion possessed by a body is called

[ ] impulsive force [ ] mass [ ] weight [ ] momentum

5. The ratio of specific weight of a liquid to the specific weight of pure water at a standard
temperature is called
[ ] density of liquid [ ] specific gravity of liquid
[ ] compressibility of liquid [ ] surface tension of liquid

6. A flow in which each liquid particle has a definite path, and the paths of individual particles
do not cross each other is called
[ ] steady flow [ ] uniform flow [ ] streamline flow [ ] turbulent flow

7. An impulse turbine is used for

[ ] low head of water [ ] high head of water
[ ] medium head of water [ ] high discharge

8. Which of the following pump is suitable for small discharge and high heads
[ ] centrifugal pump [ ] axial flow pump
[ ] mixed flow pump [ ] reciprocation pump
9. Second law of thermodynamics defines
[ ] heat [ ] work [ ] internal energy [ ] entropy

10. Which of the following is an intensive property of a thermodynamic system

[ ] volume [ ] temperature [ ] mass [ ] energy

11. According to first law of thermodynamics

[ ] total internal energy of a system during a process remains constant
[ ] total energy of a system remains constant
[ ] work done by a system is equal to the head transferred by the system
[ ] Internal energy, enthalpy and entropy during a process remain constant

12. Carnot cycle has maximum efficiency for

[ ] petrol engine [ ] diesel engine [ ] reversible engine [ ] irreversible engine

13. Large scale map contains

[ ] Larger amount of area [ ] Smaller amount of area
[ ] Equal amount of area [ ] Half amount of area

14. Chain survey is well adopted for

[ ] Small surveys in open ground [ ] Small surveys with ups & downs
[ ] Large area with simple details [ ] Large area with crowded details

15. The whole circle bearing of a line is 300 ⁰. Its quadrantal bearing is
[ ] W30 ⁰N [ ] N60 ⁰W [ ] N30 ⁰W [ ] W60 ⁰N

16. The process of rotating theodolite about the horizontal axis in vertical plane is known as
[ ] Plunging [ ] Reversing [ ] Swinging [ ] Transiting

17. The process of taking out stones of various sizes from natural rock is known as
[ ] Dressing [ ] Seasoning [ ] Quarrying [ ] Grading

18. In a Nominal mix Design, M20 has Cement, Sand and Aggregate ratio of
[ ] 1:3:6 [ ] 1:1:2 [ ] 1:2:4 [ ] 1:1.5:3

19. Queen Post has _______________________________________________

[ ] 2 diagonals, 2 verticals and horizontal member connecting 2 verticals at top
[ ] 2 diagonal members supported by single vertical post at center.
[ ] 2 diagonal members and 3 verticals in a equal span
[ ] None of above

20. To deform with time under strained (constant Loading) is termed as ___________________
[ ] Fatigue [ ] Creep [ ] Resilience [ ] Tenacity