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First B. E. Examination October 2014

2x13/CE 2403: Engineering Mechanics (NGS)
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 100 Min. Pass Marks: 35
Note: Attempt all five questions. Part a, b, and c of each question is compulsory and
carries 3, 3, and 4 marks respectively. Out of parts d and e (10 marks each) any one of
them is to be attempted. Missing data, if any, may be assumed suitably.

1. a. What is meant by a coplanar force system?

b. State the equations of equilibrium for coplanar force system.
c. State and explain Varignons theorem of moments.
d. The following three forces act on a point: 100 N (Due south), 200 N (North-West),
and 50 N (due East); Determine the resultant of above forces.
e. A vertical downward force of 10 kN is acting on the right end of a 3 m long
horizontal bar. Convert it to a equivalent force acting at left end of the bar
accompanied by a couple.
a. State Parallel Axis theorem of moment of inertia.
2. b. What is a polar axis and polar moment of inertia?
c. Define principal axes and principal moment of inertia.
d. Find the centroid of the T-section shown in Fig.1.
e. Determine moment of inertia of the T-section shown in Fig.1.about centroid-al
horizontal axis
a. Define just rigid, under rigid and over rigid truss
3. b. Discuss in brief method of joints for analysis of a truss.
c. Describe metod of section for analysis of trusses.
d. Determine the magnitude and nature of forces in the various members for the Truss
shown in figure-2.
e. State and explain coulombs law of dry friction.
a. Differentiate between a simple open and cross belt drive.
4. b. Write down the expression for the power transmitted by a belt clearly stating the
terms used therein.
c. Explain tangential and normal acceleration.
d. Deduce the relationship between ratio of tensions between tight and slack side of a
simple open belt drive.
e. State and explain equations governing motion of a particle under gravity

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 a. State DAlembert principle of dynamic equilibrium.
5. b. What is a flywheel? What are its applications?
c. State law of conservation of momentum in solving collision of elastic bodies.
d. Determine the support reaction for the simply supported beam shown in figure-3.
e. For the cantilever beam shown in figure-4, determine reactions at the fixed support.

100 kN

T h ic k n e s s = 1 c m
6 cm

o
30o 60

8 cm
2 M

Fig.1 Fig.2

20 kN 2 0 k N /m 10 kN

3m
1m 2m

Fig.4
Fig.3

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