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t BAME, BlE, B. Agri,i Pass Marks j 32 i

B.Arch. i ! i

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Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE40t)
Carffites are required to give their answers in their or,r.n words as far as practicable.
AnesptAIl questions.
Tb ftgwes in the margin indicate FaIl- Marks
Alszmc suitable data dnecessary.

l. Ddmcrigid body. Explain about the principles of Mechanics? ll+21

2. It ls very irnportant to draw free body diagram for the analysis of problem in statics,
brplain. Describe about the equations of static equilibrium for 2-D and 3-D analysis of a
partrc md a rigid body. [3+3]
Stab Fnciple of transmissibility with its limitations. Explain, couple is a free vector. 12+21

4. EHermine the magnitude; direction and position with respect to center'O' of the resultant
ofthe frrces acting on the resultant plate ABCD as shown in the figure below. t8l

oa\
-rt
tiso xxt

5. Define centroid, cenffe of gravity and axis of symmetry. Find I** and It for the given
triagle *,out it's centroidal a:<es. [3+9]

A ladder shown in figure is 4m long and is supported by a horizontal floor and a vertical
walt. The co-efficient of friction at the wall is 0.3 and at the floor is 0.45. The weight of
the ladder is 300N. The ladder supports a vertical load of 1000N at C. Determine the
reactions at A, B and C and compute the least value of cr at which ladder may be placed
withotrt slipping to right. tsl

t 000N
".i ?. DratrAFD,SFDandBMDforthefollowingstructure.Alsoshowsalientfeatures,ifanv. tl3]

T '10 t(N
I

I l--_*
8. Determine the member forces in the members26,23,27,6T,37. How can we check the
determinancy and stability of the plane truss? Explain with examples. [5+4J

TT
z.$*
gL
tl
l-tl
@sm*-___{
9. Define average and instantarieous velocity. Tu'o cars A and E travel along the same
straight route. At any time t their distance xu and x. from the starting poinl are given by:
t2+8]
xr:2.5t+1.2{
x"= z(-o.zst3
Where t in seconds and xu and x. are in meters.
a) Which car is ahead just after they leave the straight point?
b) At what time are the cars at the same point?
c) At u'hat time is the distance between A and E neither increasing nor decreasing?
d) At what time do A and E have the same acceleration?
10. The resultant of the force applied on a 3kg particle is given by the relation;
+ { a -r\
F=ll2ti-241' ^Aj-401'k lN.The particle is initially at origin at rest. Determine the
\, )
y-component of, acceleration, velocity and position at the instant of 3 sec. What do you . ;
mean by dynamic equilibrium for aparticle? 17fi1
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B. Arch.
2074 Chsitra Year / Part ,tl Time 3 hrs.

Suhject: - Applied Mechanics (CE40I)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
Thefigures in the margin indicate Full-Mark,
Assume suitable data if necessary.

l. Explain in brief about fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics. t3l

2. What do you understand by Free Body Diagram? Explain with sketches. Also state
Varigon's Theorem and prove it, 14+41

3. Determine the values of the unknown forces P and Q for the system of forces to be in
equilibrium. t4I

4. Three gay wires are used in the support systern for a television transmission tower that is
600m tall. Wire A and B are tightened to a tension of 60KN, whereas wire C has only 30
KN of tension. What is the moment of wire forces about the base O of the tower? The Y
axis is collinear with AO. t7l
 if inertia. Determine moment if inertia
? 5. State and proof parallel axis theorem for moment
about centroiAuf*"* ol[" plane figure shown in below' [4+8]

*' 6. nifine limiting friction, angle of friction and coefficient of the static and dynamic
14l
friction.
below' Write
'1 fina tne member forces of hdicated members of the truss shown in figUre
[5+4]
doivn the assumptions ofperfect truss'
15Xf{

'|,.

s"
q:
:. $&141ff'
i
.t':-
i'.. and indicate the salient
{: Draw axial forces, shear force and bending moment diagram
shown in figure below' t13l
i;i A;t*"t if any for ihe given frarne loaded as

x.t
r€' 10(N,1m
r__ '
-:
& 15KN,M

\j# +

*.".
*- :

5
#
5
li:.
*
tt'
|.l
t:.
 for nonaal and tangential components of acceleration for a
9. Derive the relationship
? punti"r" moving in a curvilinear path. AnozzlJdischarge a sbeam of
Determine the radius of
water in direction as
shown in figure Ueto*' with * i"itiuf velocity of ismlsec.
(ii) at the maximum heigtrt of the ,
curvanlre of the stream (i) as it leaves the noz-zs,l
[4+6]
stneam.

uAu for the system, if the system starts from rest'

10. Determine the acceleration of block
and that between blocks "A"
coefficient of friction between block "Au and table is 0.25
and*Buis0.35.wh","weightofblockA'BandCare100N,50Nand500N tl0l
respectivelY.

-. --- -r;i'-l;. ,-,-,.. .1:;*

":- -.-
::
- !
: -1=-,1
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2074 Ashwin

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE40t)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Auempt AIt questions.
The figures in the margin indicate FuIl Marks.
Assume suitsble data d necessary.

L Define Equilibrium and its essence. What are the equations of static equilibrium for 2D
and 3D analysis of particle and Rigid Body?
l6l
2. Replace the two wrenches as shown in figure below by a single equivalent wrench and
determine the point where its axis intersects theXZplane. t8l

3. Determine the tension in the cable BC which holds a part AB of length 4m length from
sliding. The past has a mass of 10 kg. Assume all the contact surfaces are smooth.
t6l

4' Illustrates the conditions of no friction, no motion, impending motion and motion with
necessary sketches. How can you assure condition of sliding or oveflurning of the block?
[3+Z]
,.&

5. Determine moment of inertia about centroidal XX and XY axes of the plane figure shown
in figure below. Define centroid, centre of gravity and axes of symmetry. [9+3]
14 cm

1.5 nr

l.2m
6. a) How can you check the determinacy and stability of the frame? Explain with
examples.
l3l
b) Calculate and draw the axial force, shear force and bending moment diagram; with its
salient features for the given frame.
[r2]
40 kN/m

10 kN
i2.5m
i. kN
60
t4r
it.s m 2m

7. Find the member force in the indicated members of the truss shown below.
t8l

B. Explain about relative motion of particle with example. A projectile is fired from position
A with an initial velocity of 200 m/sec at a target B on right located 500m above from the
position A. The horizontal distance between A and B is 3000 m. Determine the
firing
angle neglecting air resistance.
[2+8]
9. The resultant extemal force acting on a 2 kg particle in space is
/\ ,\ .^
- | .^l
F=l 12t i-24t' j-40trk , wltere t is the time measured in seconds. The particle is at
lN
\./
rest at the origin r'r'hen t e 0. Determine the acceleration component ay, the velocity
component V", and the coordinate y of the particle at the instant-of 4 sec. What
do you
mean by principle of impulse and momentum?
[g+2]
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING BE i Full Marks
Examination Control Division
2073 Shrawan

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE40l)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt 4ll questions.
/ The fi.gures in the margin indicarc Full Mafil
/ Assume suitqble data if necessary.

l. What do you understand by a Rigid Body? $/hy it is necessary to assurne a body as

'perfectly rigid' for your present study? t3]
z. Write down the concept of rigid bodies and defonnable bodies. What is Free Body
Diagram and why it is used during analysis of sructure? t8]
a
J. Determine the resultant force and moment of the following system about the point'O' as
shown in figure below. t10l

10 KN m
70

T I
I
I
In
4rn
tz
lM
lo
IO
lN
h\l 4 l00KNl
2OO
'2.5 M
KN

L
I

t0(0.0.0) X
n
_*s
ml,/3
L

KNr
1*
,{
m

5m IO KN

4. Two blocks A and B of 40 N and 20 N respectively are in equilibrium position as shown

in figure below. Calculate the force P required to move block A. Take p = 0.3 for all
. surface. t5l
 5. Calculate the moment of inertia of the composite area as'shown in figure about ifs
.-ana
centrorial axes. Define centroid, center of gnvity, axis of slmmetry raoius of
.,* gpation.
[8+4]
400 mm
._r-_--_)

Circular hole

500 mm

^r4
lr-zoa^^ o
700 mm

6. Draw AFD, SFD and BMD for the given frame and loading. Indicate salient points, if
any'
20 KN KN/m
-s KN/m
,r,5
[l4J

I^ "n^

*
,L
6 KN/m

7. Write down the idea,l assumptions of Truss. Calculate the member forces in all members
of the truss loaded as shown in figure below by using suitable method.
L24-61
{sgN

8. Define the uniformly rectilinear motion and the uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion.
A projectile is fired with an initial velocity of 244m!s at a target B located 6l0m above
the gun A and at a horizontal distance of 3658m. Neglect aiiresis.tance, determine the
value of the firing angle c.
9. The motion of a 1000 gm block B in a horizontal plane is defined by radius, [2+8]
r : :
2(1+cos 2 n t) and 0 2 nt where'r is expressed in rneters and t in seconds.
Determine the radial and transverse components of the force exerted on tle block B at 0.g
sec. Bxplain aboutprinciple of impulse and momenturn
[8+2]
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iNSTITU IE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
20'72Chfitrt

/ Candidates are requireil to give their ans*'ers in

their own words as far as practicable'
/ Attempt All questions.
'/ The fgures in the margin indicate F*JI Marks'
/ Assuie suitable data'if necessary'

mechanics' t3l
L Describe about the fund'amental principle of applied
2. write down the steps to be considered while drawing a free body diagram' IllusJrate
orparticle and rigid body in two and tlree dimensional analysis' i8l
equilibrium
"orraiu$
direction and Position of resuitant force of the following
system as
3. Find the magnitude,
[10]
shciwn in figure.

1{t* K*l

4. Describe the condition illustrating No friction, No

motion, lmpending motion and motion
turning of a
prop", sketches. How can we assure condition of sliding and over
*i*
block? Explain with suitable figure' [3+2]
Determ rine centoid of the
State and prove parallel axes theorem for moment of inertia'
given plane'in figure below. [4+8]
 Draw the Axial Force, shear Force and Bending Moment diagram
for the given frame
? shown in figure below. Also show the salient features' u4l
ilrIr
KN/m

f* z- ---+l+-r-*l< r- +l
Find the member force of members i-11, 1-10, l-2 ,2-lA and 10-11 of the simply
supported roof truss loaded as shown in figure below' l8l
20 KN
\
15KN \ q

8. A ball is tossed with velocity of 10 m/s directed vertically upward from a window located
to
20 m above the ground. Know,ing that the acceleration of the ball is constant and equal
g*i JJ downiard, determine: [8+2]

i) The velocity 'v' and the elevation'y' of the ball above the ground at any time't''
ii) The highesi elevation reached by the ball and the conesponding value of 't'.
iii) The tirie when the ball will hit the ground and the corresponding velocity.
What do you mean by dependent motion? Explain with example' ' :

9, Define the linear momentum and angular momentum. Find the velocity and the
acceleration ofthe bob in the given position. The bob ofa 2 m pendulum describes an arc
of a circle in a vertical plane, which is shown in figure below. If the tension in the cord is
2.5 times the weight ofihe bob for the position shown' [2+8]
 .: .

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tr{STITUTE OF ENGINEERING L€veI FuIlMarla 80

Examination Control Division BEI BE)( BCT, BIE

Programme B. Aeri;. B.Arch.'
Pass lWgrks 32

2OT2Kartik Yer/Part ut Time 3 hrs.

..
Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE40t)
r' Candidates are required to grve their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ AttemptAlt questions.
/ fnefigwes in the margin tndtcate fiA Ua*s.
/ Assuie suitable data if necessary.
i.,- a_ _ir. .ii,r

l. Explain the physical.*"ury"9 of equilibrium and rts application in structural engineering. f41
2. a) Difercntiate between rigid body and deformable body. Also explain the free body
diagram. [2+21
b) Determine the magnitude, direction and position of the resultant of the system of
A shorm in figure
forces with respect to point below. I12l
80 kI.I
1201$l KN

150 k}.l
r00
2m

A
m 2m 3.m

3. State and prove the parallel axis theorem for,moment of inertia. Detennine the moment of
inertia of the given-composite area as shown in figure below about'it's centroidal X'X
axis. [4+8j

T 50 cm
I

I
:
d.L-
I

I
I

': :: ,
I

4. Define friction force and explain conditionof tipping and sliding of ablobh ' , :[i+3J
1'
i

I
i
I
 ar-rd B$D of the given frale loaded:as
5.; Draw A,FD; SFD sho\im in figure below..Indicate
''alsothesatientfeaturesifany:,' - ' '.:' ..'..'l '
,,,
k}.i/m 20 KN.m 5KN

]D F 4:
2n
10 KN
,G
8KN +
2.m
ti
:l

3m
_L
fi

m. 1m
I

6. Write down the ideal assumption of uuss. Calculate the force developed in all members
of the tnrss loaded as shown in figure by using suitable me&ods. [2+8]
I

i
3IIKN
I

{
i!

7. What do you mean by dependent motion of particles? Illustate it with suitable example.
' A . particle^ starting from - origin is subjected to acceleration such that
I
t
i
a, = -2rnlsec'and ar: -5 m./sec'. The initial velocity is 60 m/sec directed at a slope of 30" I
I
w.r.t. horizontal. Compute the radius of curvailre at the end of 3 sec. Also determine its
position at the end of 3 sec. " [3+7]
i

8. Show tha! "rate of change of angular momentum about a point is equal to moment of.the
i

force about the same point." Theresultant external force acting on a 5 k{ particle in space I

+ A. . I
is F =(l2ti-24t2 ;+ 40t3 k) N,where t is seconds. The particle is initially at rest at origin. ,I

l
Deteldne the x colRonent of a9ce,"*1";Jr"city and posrtion at the instantof 5 sec.- [4+6]
i

,i

I
 'Fult
Level BE Marks 1..
80
BEL, BEX, BCT,
BIE.B.AeriS.Arch Pass]}lerks
2A7t YearlPart: Ut -Time

Mechariics
Candidates are to give rn their own as far as
/ Auempt AE questions.
{ The/igges.in the m*gin indicate FuE Marks.
{ Asstme suitable data if necessary.

1. tfrt: it is necessary to assune a solid body as a perfectly rigid in the Engineering study. t3I
2. What is fiee body diagnm? the cyfinaer A and B rest in an inclined surface which makes
an angle of 25" with horizontal as shown in figure below. Determine reaction at oontact
points. Take: t2+61
lVeightofcylinderA (Wd = I00N
Weight of cylinder B (Ws) = 200 N
Diameter of cylinderA (re):60 -m
Diameter of cylinder B (ra) = 9

3. FiDd the resultant of'force couple system at point 'A' as shown in figure below. Take
Fr = l(X) Kl.I, Fz = 300 KI.I. Define a couple and show that couple is a free vector. [8+3]
KN

50 KN

3m
m

Z 2OKN.

4. Determine by direct integration mgthod, the centoid of,the area shoum in figure below: t5]
Y

b y: l((x-a)z i

i
i

I
 mm

J,,'
I
mm

x -L

FlfT6ffi7-
6. State laws of dry fiiction. How can we assume the.condition of or:erturning and sliding of
a block? Explain with suitable example. [2+3]
Z. Draw a:<ia[ force shear force and bending moment diagram for the given frame. Also
indicate salient feattres if anY.
KN
ll4I

r
5 KMm

T
I
3m 4m

j
3

A
6m
0 KN/m

8. Find the mernber forces in CE, BE, BD and DE for the given truss. Define stability and
ofsrrylur-es-*.,ff * IOK}{
[s+3]

D
F v
5m
3m
A i-
c
20 KN

9. A projectile is aimed at a marked on the horizontal plan through the point of projegtion
and falls 10 shorts when the angle ofprojection is 15o while overshooB the mark by25 m
when the inclinatiori is 40o. Calcrilate the distance of the target and required angle of
projectlon, if the velocity remains constant. Neglecting air resistance. Define dependent
motion ofparticle with example.

\-
{a;fd- 25m
x

thi particle,
10. Define the dynamie equilibrium.: Determine' the velocity and acieleration of
. ifitmovesalongacurvedpath(efinedbyr:50 and0=t2l3,whererisinmetersandtis
in seqonds. piven that the instant angle is 0 = nl2. [2+8]
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full ltflarks , m
Examination Control Division BEL, BEX,BCT,BIE
Programme B.Asi..B,Arch Pass Mrrkg 32

2070 Chaitra Year/Palt Ut Time 3 hrs.

:
Mechanics
/ Candidates are required to give their answem in their own words as far as practicable.
I
{ Attempt&.questioru.
; { The fiSttreE in the margin indicate Full Ma*s.
i
{ Assume saitable data if necessary.
I
I
I
l. Describe the scope and importance of applied mechanics in engineering study. Define
I
I free body diagram with examples. [2+21
2. Determine the reactions at the contact points, if three cylinders are piled in a rectangular
ditch as shoum in figure. Given that the weight of the cylinders are., We = 2 KN t8I
IUs=5KN
Wc=3 KN

iz = 6cm

3. How can you reduce a force into a force and couple? Obtain the resultant of the nvo pairs
of wrench shown in the figure. Indicate it's line of action. [3+8]

30Nm

40N
4 x
60N ==+,
40Nm
Z
4. Detemdne cenhoid of the given plane figure. State and prove parallel axes theorem for
mohent ofinertia Define cenhoidand center of gravity. t7+3+Zj

T
Y=kx2 h

, ",1 . -:..-'o i - r- ,. : -.- ..:. .- :

= ^lr:

s
::-.----... ----r
 5. Define the angle of friction and also nrite the laws of static friction. t4I
6. Draw a:rial force, shear force and bending moment diagram for the loaded frame as
shoum in figrre below. Also indicate the salient featutes if any. U3l
*rl0 KNim
30
B Hinge

4m
\ 5 KN/m
20KN
D

6m

7. Detemrine the total degree of intemal, external indeterminacy of given buss. Also
determine the member forces in members BC, BG, HG and GD. t2+61
C
10 KN

I
4m

: A
KN KN9
J
I

8. The acceleration of a partial is given by a relation a = f.

It is known that at time t 0, :
position is -2m and velocity is Zmlsec, Find the displacement, position, velocity and
acceleration at instant of Y, s*, What do you mean by projectile and obtain the equalions
forprojectile motion. [7+3]
9. What do you mean by impulse momenturr principle? Two blocks A and B having
respective weights 500 N and 1000 N start form rest. The pulley is frictionless and also
practically mass less. The kinetic coefficient of friction between the block A agd the
inctined surface is 0.35. Deterrrine the acceleration of each block and tension in the cord- [2+8]
N

il

i,
i.r
'i+*
iii$ a
r',i; . . ;
t:irir--L.,-1 .
.. .a=*E:_,_ . *u'r.;i>.-

:r
tl

i.
 2I TRIBHWANTJMVERSITY Exam. Ncu Back (2066 & Later Batch)
.INSTTTUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE tr'ull Marks 80
BEL, BEX, BCT,
Examination Control Division Programme BIE, B.Asri. B.Arch
Pass Marks 32

2070 Ashad Year / Part ttr Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (C8401)

/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Anempt All questions.
{ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marlcs.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

l. Describe the scope of applied mechanics in engineering. t3I Z

2. What is the physical meaning of equilibrium and why it is important in structure? How
can we draw good Free Bodlr Diagram? Explain with suitable examples. L4+41
-L,i
3. Determine magnitude, direction and line of action of the resultant of forces acting in the
system shown in figure below. t8l
20N

600
A
3m m
3m

m
l00N N
C

4. A commercial vessel is being pulled into larbour for unloading by two tugboats as shown
in figure knowing the vessel requires 150 KN along its axis to move it steadily. Compute
lhe tensions in rope AB and BC when cr :40o. 14)

Vessel B ->150KN

5. State and prove parallel axis theorem. Also determine the centroidal X and Y coordinate
ofthe hatched area. [3+8]
?

F=(ri Ih
.<
b
_l
,+-a-_-'r

5 I

:*
 6. A rmiform bar AB, weighing 424 N, is fastened by a frictionless pin to a block weighing
200 N as shown in figure" At the vertical wall, p : 0.268 while under the block, p: 0.20.
Determine the force P needed to start motion to the right. tsI

7. Draw the Axial Force, Shear force and Bending Moment diagram of the given frame.
Also show the salient feah*es if any' tl3I
6oKN/m
i,J.
D

T
5r
L{
4(l(l{{,
E .L
5r <_--

8. Determine the member forces for given truss loaded as shown in figure below. I8I

l**-- 6r 6n
25KN -r1*--
s0IGt -lIOKIY
B
A

3u 3
D s

3m 6sr 3u

9. The motion of a vibrating particle is defined by the equations x= 100 sin nt and
y = 25 cos 2nt where x and y are expressed in mm and t in sec. u0I
a) Determine the velocity and acceleration when t =I sec S
b) Find the nature of path of the particle
10. Determine the magnitude of force P required to give the block an acceleration of l0 m/s2.
Coefficient of friction between the block and the floor is 0.25. tl0l
P
W=2500N

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
'32
- Examination Control Division Piogramme BEL, BEX, BCT Pass Marks
' 2070 Chitra Year / Part t/t Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (EG439CE)

/ Candidate.s are required to give their answers in their own words as far as pracficable.
/ Attempt any zu.questions.
r' Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.
r. {a.} Describe the Free Body Diagram and its importance in analysis of structure. (3)

(b.l Determine the force in each cable and the force F needed to hold the 10Kg hmp in the position shown in
figure below. (5)

10 xg

{c.f Determlne the magnltude and directlon of the resultant force ln the given force system (8)

Eil

100 f,il A
@ lcr{ m

2. (r.! Define the Moment of lnertla, Polar Moment of tnertia and Radius of Gyratlon. ( 6 )

(b.) DAermlne the Moment of lnertia of followlng endosed (hatched! area wlth the curves yr = x. Use suitable method. (10)

v
(x,y)

Io
x
8d

3. (a.! Define the llmltlng friction, co_efflcient of frlctlon and angle of frlction. (3)

(ht Write down the ideal assumpUons of Trus. (3)

(c.l oraw the Axfu, Fot(t, Sh€tr/t For(f and kndlng ltloment dlogrom of the glven beam. Also show the sallent features, lf any.
(10)

t0
l00K\- 50 Ic\'
A c

3m lE lm
4. (e.) Auto moblle 'A' ls travelling east at the constant speed of ZO rmlnr. As automoblle 'A' crosies the lnteruectlon shofln,
automoblle '8' stsrts from rest 35m North of a lnters€ctlon and mores south with a consiant acceleratlon of Zmls'.
Determlne the posluon, velocitv, ahd acceleratlon of'8' relative to 'A'; 10 sec after 'A' crosses the lntersestlon. (101

35

rrnrtr

(b.l Derlve the expression for the tangendal and normal components of the acceleratlon. (61

5.'(a.| Describe the translatlonel, rotatlonal and general plane motlon of rlgld body? lllustrate wi[r sultable emmples. {8)

(hl Dessibe the lmpulsive moHon and eccentdc lmpact for the rlgid body with suitable erpresslon. (81

6. Write short notes on: (any four) [axa]

a) Force analysis for rigid bodies and their equations of motion
b) Conservative and non-conservative systemS
c) Projectile motion with examples and applications
d) Distribution and centre of pressures on submerged surfaces with examples
e) Ddtorminate and indeterminate fi:ames
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80

Exarnination Control Division Programme BCE, B.Agri. Pass Marks 32

2070 Chitra Year / Part TII Time 3 hrs.

Subject:. Applied Mechanics I (Statics) (EG44tCE)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
,/ Attempt any Five questio.ns.
'/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
,/ Assume suitable data if necessary.
;

l. a) Define Free Body Diagram with examples. Why it is necessary to assume a solid
body as "Perfectly Rigid" for the study of statics? Define also the equation of statics

b) Two smooth rollers are supported by an inclined plane and a vertical wall as shown in
figure below. Find the reaction at all contact points using the following information:
Wa = 100 N, Te: 10 cm Ws: 140 N, Ts = 14 cm. t8]

-,.

30',

2. a) Define dot and cross product of two vectors. Define also the scalar triple product and
show that "scalar triple product represents the volume of the parallelopiped." l2+4)
b) Two wrenches are shown in figure below, determine the equivalent wrench and also
indicate it's line of action. tl0l

00 Nm

60N
o
4m x
P
70
150 Nm

3. a) Define the terms: Centroid, Center of gravity and axis of symmetry. State and prove
the parallel axis theorem for moment of inertia. [3+4]
 b) Locate the centroid of the shaded area as shown in figure below by the method of
integration. tel
Y
y=

F.
b
L,ii.

Y=Kx2
o
x
k-"--s--+l
4. a) Obtain the expression for total pressure by the liquid on an inclined immersed surface. t6]
b) How can we assure the condition of sliding and overturning of a block? Explain with
suitable example. A block of weight W1 : 800 N rests on a horizontal surface and
supports on top of it another block of weight W2 = 500 N as shown in figure below.
The block Wz is attached to a vertical wall by the inclined string AB. Find the
magnitude of the horizontal force P, applied to the Iower block as shown, that will be
necessary to cause just sliding. The coefficient of static friction for all contact surfaces
is 0.4. [3+7]

5. a) Define plane and space structures with examples. How can we check the determinacy
and stability of the structures (ie beam, frame and truss)? Explain with suitable
exanrples. [2+6]
b) Calculate the force developed in all the members of the truss loaded as shown in
figurebelow t8l
60 KN
50 KN
-7r3m

D *
C
{r.
10m l0
6. a) Obtain the relationship between load, shear force and bending moment for a beam
section loaded with intensity of load w. t4l
b) Draw AFD, SFD and BMD of the given frame loaded as shown in figure below.
Indicate also the salient features if any. u2l
KN 4 KN/m
(Hinge) IO KN

D
20 KNm
T,
3m
5KN 2m

l2

+3m
H

J- A
1m 2m

t*t
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Programme i 32
B.Agri. B.Arch. Marks
2069 Chaitra Year/ Part Ut Time 3'hrs-

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE40I)

/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ AnemptAll questions.
/ Thefigpres inthe margin indicate Full Mar4s.
y' Assume suitable data ifnecessary.

l. Describe briefly the concept ofparticle, rigid body and deformable body. t3I
2. Describe Free Body Diagram and physical meaning of equilibrium. AIso describe the
importance of Free Body Diagram and equilibrium in structural analysis.
L2+2+2+27
3. Replace the two wrenches as shown in figure by a single equivalent wrench and
detemrine (a) the resultant force, (b) indicate it's line of action. t8l

'$ro*-*
30N

8m
p

z
90 N-m

4. Detennine the value of Fl and F2 if the forces shown in figure below are in equilibrium. I4l

I
I

20 KN I
Fz

75 KN

5. Determine centroidal r coordinate of the shaded area shown in figure below 141
':. v )- l2x-1.5i

4m
 I
,i

6. Determine radius of gyration (rJ of the angle section shown in figure below about
centrodal x-axis- [8]
i

3cm

I I

9cm

I 14-
6cm
#
3cm
1

7. Illustrate impending motion state of friction and demonstrate the change in frictional ;

force for different motion stages using relevant figure. t4l

8. Draw AFD, SFD and BMD of the given frame loaded as shown in figure below. Indicate
the salient feature if any. Ir4] i

60KNim IOKN
C -,f-
D

G
I2 KN + 2m

2m
L

311
I
H
+
-,1- A
4m lm

9. Compute the force developed in the member BC, BD, BE, DE, DG and EG of the given
truss loaded as shown in figure. t7l

A P
;

4.5m
E
G

10. Define uniforrnly rectilinear motion and unifonnly accelerated rectilinear motion. A
projectile is fned with an initial velocity of 244m/s at a target B located 610m above the
Ievel of gun A and at a horizontal distance of 3658m. Neglec,ting air resistance, determine
the value ofthe firing angle. [2+8]
I l. Define the linear momentum and angular momenturn. Find the velocity and acceleration
of the bob in the given position. The bob of a 2m pendulum describes an arc of a circle in i

a vertical plane. Tension in the cord is 2.5 times the weight of the bob for the position
shown. [2+81

tim

1--
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Programme BCT, BIE, i
i Pass Marks 32
lt

-P.{8t.i..r.P'AI9h,i ,- - -,.
2068 Baishakh Year / Part l l l. Time 3 hrs.

Subiea: - Applied Mechanics

'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt any Five questions.
'/ Thefigures in the rnargin indicate Full Marks.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Derive the relationship between load, shear force and bending moment. t4I
_pl'Draw axial force, shear force and bending moment diagram for the given loaded
frame as shown in figure below. ,ru
l2 kN/m
5 kN/m

B
5 kNm

6m
2..v" a:f Wnatis the equilibrium of a body? Write the conditions of equilibrium of a particle. t4l \te\\--r
L

ffi{$
,K-telow.
plate of size 6m x 4m is acted upon by a set of forces in its plane as shown in-figure
Determine the magnitude, direction and position of resultant force. tr2j J-*

60N

^E
5hl .41
4m
tmN
80N

3. a) -lg by method of integration.

Determine the centroid of right angle triangle t6l l
.\/

I
t
 i
I

,. .r .l

b) Find the moment of inertia and radius of gyration about X-Y axis of the figure shown
below. tl0l
a
I
t
t
t
t

I
x
I
I
I i
I
I

+ lOcm
l

4. a) What is the angle of friction? Explain about tipping and sliding of block? l tur
, b) Determine the support r.eactions and forces in all member in the given pin jointed
truss as shown in figure below. [10]
D
1sKN I

.5m
l

.5m
IOKN B
I

5. a) What is the linear momentum? Explain about rate of change of it.

b) Two blocks shown in figure below start from rest. The horizontal plane and the
# i

pulleys are frictionless, and the pulley is assumed to be of negligible mass. Determine
the acceleration of each block and the tension in each rod. uzl
r,
?00 kg

400 kg

6. a) Mention the types of support on structur€s and support reactions with its free body
diagram. t6l
b) For aparticular body moving rectilinearly, d= -l0x-2, where a is the acceleration in
m/sec' and x is in meter units. It is known that when t : 2 sec, x : 8m and v : 3m/sec.
- Determine its acceleration whent :3 sec. ll0l
. :lrf *

\
 ,, .,:

,i
L
l
:

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I
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Examinatisn Control Division BEL,BEX, il

Programme BCT,BIE, Pass Marks 32 I

B.Apri.. B.Arch.
2068 Shrarvan Year / Part I/I Time 3 hrs. ,!

Mechanics
/ Candidatds are required to give theii answers in their own words as far as practicable.
n' {
.o'?o Attempt any Five questioni.
Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Magks;
E
-"/ ./ Assume suitable data if necessary.

; 1. a) What are the fundamental concepts and principles of Newtonian mechanics? t4l
E b) Draw bending moment diagranq shear force diagram and axial force.diagram for the
given figure beiow. And also indicate the salient points if any. u21
1OKNlm.

c
D jc
2m

4m 5KN
B . 'i I
I

E li
ir i
,J1
:i

i\
A 4m i

n
:l

2. a) Explain principies of transmissibility and its limitations. t6l

b) ile'.ennine force couple ry=trtn about point 'A' for the given system of forces as
shown in figure below. : .
t10l

6OKN
5OKN
T I.l

A 450
B 20KNm E

Zrn 6m 2m
3. a) Explain the characteristics of friction with sketch.
b) Deteimine tlie mbment of ine*ia of the ccrnnlon erea as shown in figure below at'r';t
[4]
3
x and y axis. Ii2]
. ;1
)
lz _K J; -7

3D
b

= tTrl
^ a

L
-
4. a) Determine the forces in cables AB and AC as shown in figrrebelow. tsl

C
A
45" 600

1,

500N

b) Determine the forces in all mem'oers of the truss shown in figure below [11]
i0.8KN Io.BKN
h- zz.sm + 35m
C

T
9
12m

5. a) The positio! of particle wtich moves along a stralght line is defined by ther relation
x : f B- Ot2-t St. -Where x is in meter and t is in seconds. Determine: tS]
i) The time at wirich velocitv will be zero -
ii) The position and distance travelled by the particle at that time
iii) The acceleration of the panicie at that time
b) Define dynamic equilibrium. Also state equation of motion for rectilinear and
curvilinear motion ofparticle. t8l
6. a) How the motion cf a particle,is found when the acceleration is a given ftrnction of
-time? .r.ir t5] 7
-.!j& b) A particie projected:rt an angie of 0 to horizontai axis'arith an initial velocity cf -ii{::'

inclined slope of % downward from the axis of to the target. Find the projected angle
0 and the maximum height achieved by particle ficr:r the target.
{c*tt
e [10]
 2I TI{IEHIJV,,{I'IJ.TNIVEP.SITY Er:ain
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BCT, BIE;
Prograrnme B.Agri,
B.Arch
2S68 ehaitra Year / Part Itt Time 3 hrs.

Subieci: - Appl ed Meclianics

/ Canditlates. are requiredfd gi',re their answers in their own w'ords as thr as practicabie.
/ Attentpt 4!!questions.
/ .Tlzefiguresilt the rnu"gin indicaie Full lWalks

1. What are the fundamental principles of mechanics? Explain briefly. t3l

2. W : 500N are supported by an inclined plane and a
' T:,*,o iclentical rollers each of.weight
vertical. rvallas -shown figr.q below. Draw the free body diagram of each roller
separately. Assuming smooth surfaees, find the reactions induced at the points of support
A, B and C. t8l

t
I
L
1i
i C A
i
i
I
I
:
!

: 3. Use the method of sections to compute the force in bars BC, DF and CE of the Warren
:
I truss loaded as shown in figure helovr. t8l
4KN
.
3KN B D
:

T
6m

_d

5KN
4. A 10m ladder is leaning against a smcoth.iertical ri,all and the floor-wiTFthe iriction
coefhcient 0.4. Determine the nonnai reactions ancl the friction force at the top and
-r:-- bottom of the ladder. 141
 ,i

t':

to

G Deteimine the moment of inertia of, the shaded aiea sho.,vn in figure belod about its
cenkoid,al Xo axis." i!2I , :t
.t
ri
l

7.5m
F. 15r,;-;f l.Sm
'f
if
-r
L
L
't
.E
li.
I I:
:!
,i
't
!l
-1
t-'
fr

..i
6. What are statically detern'fnaie and indeterminate structures? Draw ariial force, shear and i
bending moment diagrams of the &ame loaded as shown in figure below. i
[3+l0J l-
1r
I
20KN/m lOKN r,
z i
2m I
,'I-
2m
?.
4m
15KN F
i
5KN T

t
4m
il
a '
v1 5m
tt
ll
l',
-1
7. Define the unifonnly rectilinear arrd uniformly 'accelerated 'rectilihear motion- Auto t
r
!
mobile 'A' is travelling east at the constan! speed of 20 Km/ir. Ab automobile 'A'crosses kr
il
the intersection shown, automobile 'B' starts rest 35m North of a intersection and moves
Soutir -,vith a constant acceieration of '2mls2- Detefmine the position, veiocity and
tlr -
l. I

acceleration of 'B' relative to 'A'; i 0 sec. after 'A' crossei the intersection. [2+B]
I
t

ll-
Il

X*trhr
l'
I

I A particle
pro-!ected at an a:rgle erf 20" *,ith the hcrizon'tal axis with an initial velocity of
S0mhec. hits the target lccated ai 'h' meter below the horizontal axis having the inclined

I
 ' " .. : .-
s!-qpa,"gl,7r dorpnl o ad fr;fi g, q,is,_of the larAgti ,Pptpnrilng th9.sffing distryrce cAi-eIgC ,'
om_ .

,.tif'thagbjeltile and the maximum tregnl achieved b1r'tr\e projectic!'e from,the targef ' - ' '..
i.'--...'_ ,,.aR .

'.-
in Figure below is shorvn a system of particlera./time t moving in '.he xy plane. Ihe
follorrirfdara apply:
rrll = 0.5 kg. Vr = 1.5i + 1.5j m/s
m2 = 0.35-kg Vz = -1.3i + ij ,

m3:1kg Vr:-1.3i
'rna=0'75kg Va=li-l'3j
a) What is the total linear monnentum of the system?
b) What is the linear momentum of the center of mass?
c) 'What is the total moment of momentum oT the system about the origin and about
point (2,6)? t4+4+4J
Y
/'
(5, 8)

'

m3(2,4)

rn4e2,2)
Vj
\
\. ta

9. Define moment and couple. Determine magnitude direction and position of the resultant
. force of the forces acting on a rectangular plate shown in figure beiow. [2+8J

ON

2m

20N
3m

60N
***.
T r-- t t t" r r- [ r r t r- r r r r-- r' r t- t (-
 2I TRIBHW.A.N I'NIVERSITY Exam. RegularlBack
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Exarnination Control Division EEL, BEX,

Programme BCT, BTF', Pass Marks 32
B.Acri.. B.Arch.
2067 Ashadh Year / Part Ur Tirle 3 h:'s.

Subject: - Applied Mechanics

/ Candidates are requiied to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt any Five questions.
,/ The figurei in the margin indicate Futl Matk!.
y' Assume suitable data if necessary.

i. a) Define rigid and deformable body. Explain principles of free body diagram and static
equilibrium wirile solving problems in statigs? Support your answerwith e2ramples. t4l
b) Draw bending moment, shear force and axial forcd diagrarns for the given figure. Arid
also give ordinates of the salient points, if any. lr?)
30Kll/m
;l
:) c
i
I
I
I
I

D
I

-! E

4m

2. a) Two cylinders A and B rest in a charurel as shown in figure below. 'A' has a diameter
of 10cm and weight 20kg. 'B' has 18cm diameter and weight 50kg. The ch.annel is
18cm wide a! the bottorn ryith.one Side vertical and other dide at 120"'as shown.
Determine the reactions ai four contact points. [1 1]

-
F

18cm
 b) State and prove the parallel axis theorem for moment of inertia. tsl
3. a) Calculate the member forces of the given hrss shown in figure below. [10]
20 KN
12m 12m
A

6m 12m 6m

b) Define discrete and continuum stucture. Also discuss about stability, indeterminacy,
and deterntinacy of stnrctures with suitable examples. t6l
4. a) Define. limiting friction and impending motion. Justiff rvhy coefficient of static
&iction is greater than coefficient of kinetic friction. tsl -
b) Determine the moment of inertia and radius of gyration of the common area as shown
in figure below about x and y axis. [1 1]

y2
&.lv /
I

I 30cm
I
I
Kt*
I t.
o x
80crn
---=+l
5. a) The acceleration of a particle is directly proportional to the time (t). At time (t) : 0,
the velocity of the particle is v : 16 nr/sec. Knowing that velocity (v) : 15 m/sec
position (x) : 20m and time (t) = t sec, determine the velocity, the position and total
distance havelled when time (t) = 7 sec. t8l
b) A particle is projected at an angle of 30o to horizontal a,xis with an initial velocity of
61m/sec hit the target located at 'h' meter below the horizontal a,xis and having the
irtclined slope of % downward from the axis of the target. Find the sloping distance
covered by the projectile and the ma:<imum height achieved by particle from the
target. t8l
6. a) Define angular momentum and also prove that rate of change of angular momentum is
equal to the moment of the force acting on that particle about the same point. t6]
b) T'he motion of a particle is definedty the position vector (r) = 3t3i. + 4t1 + 5tak where
r is in meter and t is in second. Find the nomral and tangential component of
acceleration and the principal radius of curvature at the iistant when t = 4 secs. U0]
!S*rF
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BCT
2066 Shrawan Year lPart U1 Time 3 hrs.

Subiect: - Applied Mechanics

'/ Candidates are required to give their answeis in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt any Five questions. .

'/ The figures in the margin indicate Fult Marks.

{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

a) Define free body diagram with a 'suitable examplb. Also mention tiie.points to be
considered while drawing free body diagram. 14)
b) Draw bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams for the given Figure 1.
And also indicate the salient points. ll2l
2OOKN

60KN-m 20KN/m
A F
D
2d tm. 4m 4m

Figure ..1
2. a) Two identical rollers, each of weight (W1 ; 1Q0N, are supported by an inclined plane '.

and vertical wall as shown in Figure 2. Find the reaction at the contact points. Assume
smooth
all surfaces to be t8l

c A

Figure 2
b) Determine the forces in the truss shown inFigrre 3 which caries a horizontal load of
50 KN.[8]
50 KN
a

3m

b c

d e

5m

Figure 3
 I

?. a) Prci.',- 'J:at -.L:-i.;! u;;-esSUrc is al*':ys ueiorv ti:e uentroiri or piarre slrt'ace s..rbmerg.:h"
in the liquid t6l
b) Determine the mornent of inertia arid tadius of gyration of the giVen ;iiea as shown'in
Figure 4 aboul centroidal axis. u0l ,

Quarter of
B Circle

7O mrn

mrn

70 A
Figure 4

4, a) The aceeleration of the particle is .ilirectly proportibnal to the time (0. At t = 0, the
velocity of the particle (v):16m/sec. Knowingthat velocity (v) = l-5m/sec and that i

q.
x = 2Om.when t=
! igc,-determine the.r,nlocity, the position andthe total distance
travelledwhent=7sec. t8l
b) An aeroplane used to drop water on bushfire is flying horizontally in a straight line at
315 lcn/hr at an altitude of 80m. Determine the distance (d) at which the pilot should
l8l
r ,1
5. a)r A 30 kg block is dropped from a height of 2m onto the 10 kg pan on the top of a
spring scale. Assuming the impact to be perfectly plastic, determine the ma:<imum
deflection of the pan. The constant of spring (K): 20 KNim. u0l
b) What is meant by kinetic energy of a particle? Show that the kinetic energy of a i' ri
particle also represents the capacity to do work. r'!
t6l
6. 'a) ,Describe general plane-inotion briefty with suitable figue. t4l
b) . A 20 gm bullet 'B' is fired with a Lorizontal Velocity of {50 m/se..g,icto.the:qid!,..{P ' :, :,1.r' t',
;,,.r+:r':.),,'=,*:,1',''
\i. !, .! .. r::,1- ': . JO.kg, sq,+Flg. p.a4e1.:Euspended,.from a hinge.asJA'ri?s:.shovni in'Figpre 5. Kn6ii;i,ugf6i:"
the panel is initially at rest, determine (i) angular velocity of the panel immediately
after the bullet becomes ernbedded, (ii) the impulsive reaction at 'A', assuming that
the bullet becomes embedded in 0.6 mins. Ltzl
A -
o

1
350 mm 0 mm

["
G
1.,,
Y(-
Va = 450 m/sec
--..> 450 mm

Figure 5
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Time 3 hrs-
i

I
:

-./ Candidates are required to giVe their as far as practicable.

/ Attempt any Five questions. G

T ./ Thefigures in themargin indicate FgU UElcs.

{ Assune suitable 4qta if necessary. . : i

l. a) A block A is constrained to move rilong a 20o incline in the p plane. How far does
J: the block have to move if the force F is to do 10 ft-{b work? t6l
z
I {
P= [0i + 20j + 15k] {b
Block A

20"

x
b) What is the moment of the forces shown about point A and about a point P having a
--'
position vector r, = [0i + 7j + 15k]ur tr0l
z

C 200N.

3m
v
- 4m
4tn
x
2. a) What are the co-ordinates ofthe centroid of the shaded aiea? The parabola is given as
t' :Zxwith y and x inmillimeters. t10l

:7mm f :2x

-. x-=
.. '1:
': ' ..:
: ..-'.
--
; '" .s. 161 :
b)' State and prove the paraltel axis theoreni.
:'
i
I

a) Drary the shear force and bending m'oment diagrams for the beam loaCed as sfown.
' Find the value of shear force where the value of bending moment is maximum
saggmg.
9OKN 54KN 22.5KNinr
A lr
E
1.8m

,'ai: .t' !

k
 b) Determine the number forc.es in memters BD, CD end CE for the truss as shown
using method of section. t6l

A
e
3 @4m: l2m-.
4. a)t' The acceleration of a particle is defined by the relation a = -I(x-2. The particle starts
!i::- " '- "' " ' ti,ith nb-'initial velocity at x : 800mm,'andr'ii is obSbrved that its velobifu is 6 m/sec
when x = 500mm. Detennine (0 the value of K (ii) the velocity of the particle when
x:250mm. t8l
b) A nozzle at A discharges water with an initial velocity of 12 m/sec at an angle of 60o
with the horizontal. Determine where the stream of water strikes the roof. Check that
the stream will clear the edge of the roof. t8l
Stream of water

A
60" tr 6.0m
.':.-,. .:|: r.-i jn.i{a J j
'i :.r"i :;. j. !..i . , ?.. .^: !., , -

Man
1 2m
7-7
Ground
7.5m

5. a) A spring is r;sed td stop 90 kg package which is moving from a 20" incline. Tht
spring hus u-"oost ot oiK: iirul- asd is held by cables so that it is initially
compressed 150mm. Ifuowing that the velocity of package is 2.4 m/sec when it is
7.5m from spring and neglecting friction. Deterrnine the maximum additional
defonnation of the spring in bringing the package to rest. ll0l

Cdble
rn:90 kg

20" Spring
b) State and explain the principle of conservation of energy. t6l
6. a) General plane motion of a rigid body'can be considered as the sum of tanslational
and rotational fiotion. Justify the expression wi.th exarnples. t6l
b) A uniform disk of radius C : 160mm and mass m : 6 kg hanges freely from a pin
support at A. A force P of magnitude 20N is applied as shown to the chord wrapped
around the disk. Determine (i) the distance i for which the horizontal component of
.,. ._ t$e reaptiorT at-A-ls ze5o, ([i) the angular acceleration ofthe disk. . . [.9r
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Where
i C = ridius of
the disk
C

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 26 TzuBHUvANt NTVERSTTY Exam.
T.NSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
BEL, BEX,
Examination Control Division Programme BCT
Pass Marlrs 32

2065 Shrawan Yeer / Part TI T Time 3 hrs.

Srfrject: - Applied Mechanics

,/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt any {ive questions.
,/ The fgure; l" th, margin indicate Fult Mark{,

l. a) State the Varignon's theorem and also prove that a couple is a free vector. t4l
b) Drary bending moment diagram, shear force diagram and axial force diagram for the
frame shown in Figrre No. l. u21
5KN/m irif,I[ii]

c
D

2m
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Figure no.I
5KN
F

A 4m

2. a) Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant forces and moment of the following
system about the point 'O' as shown in Figtue No. 2. t8l
vl
KN
I
Figure no.2

30 KN
50 KN

x
--
4m
3m

I 50

3m tGt
Ys
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b) Determine the member forces in the pin joined truss shown in Figure No. 3. t8l

3
3ntx2 = 6m

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4 5
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4t} KN M.KN
.4m 4rn

Figre no.3

3. a) Prove that centre of'pressue is always below the centroid of vertical plane surface
submerged in the liquid. t6l
Determine the moment of inertia and radius of gyration of the shaded area as shown
.

b)
' in Figure No. 4 about X and Y axes. tl0I
Y

,:,=**ii)'"
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h

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4. a) A ball is tluown vertically upward from the l2-m level in as elevatoi shaft with an
initial:velocity of 18 rn/sec. At the same instant an open-platform elevator passes the
5-m tevel, moving upward with a consfant velociiy of 2 nr/sec. Determine (i) when
. zuid wlrgre bafiwill hit the elevator, (ii) the relative velocity of bfll wjth respect to the
' I "
elevadoi:when batl hits the elevator. . t8l
b) Tfie rectangu.lar component of acceleration for particle are ax = 3t and a, = 10t, where,
a is in m/sec'. If the particle starts from rest at the origin, find the radius of curyature
of the path at the instant of 2 sec. t8l
5. a) The balls 'A'. and 'B' having sarire masses ile coming from opposite direction
forming an oblique central impact albng horizontal plane surface (line of impact
along x-axis). The velocities and direction of balls are 40 m./sec, 60" and 30 m/sec,
30o to x-axis respectively. Assuming e = 0.9, determine the magnitude and direction
of ttre velocity of each ball after the impact [10]
b) Show that tlre rate of change of angular momentum of the particle about any point is
equal to the sum of the moments about the same points of the forces acting on the
particle. t6l
6. a) State D'Aleuibert's Principle; also derive the equation of angular momentum of a I

rigid body in plane motion. t4l

b) A sphere of radius 'r' and mass 'rn' is released with no initial velocity on the incline
stu'facc ancl iolls duvi':r ;l,.irout slippiti.;. Deterrnin* (i) the rninimum vaiue cf the
coefficient of static friction compatible with the rolting motion, (ii) the velociry of the
rnass center of the sphere alter the sphere has rolled 4m, (iii) the velocity of m{NS'
centre if the sphere were to move O* a frictionless 30" incline- tt21
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