Bharathiyar College of Engineering & Technology , Karaikal609609

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Department Of Mechanical Engineering
Date: 15 .03.13

Cycle test-I
Time: 9.20 am to 11.10

Sub Code & Subject:

Max. marks: 50

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ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Year & Sec: I-YEAR &

A,B,D-Sec
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

PART A (2x10=20)

What is engineering mechanics?

State the principle of Transmissibility of forces?
State Lamis theorem?
State Parallelogram law of forces?
Define coplanar forces?
What is meant by Equilibrium of forces? What are the conditions of

equilibrium for a Concurrent force system?

7. What is meant by a free body diagram?
8. State the Varignon's theorem of moments?
9. What are the different types of loads?
10. What is meant by a Perfect frame?
PART-B

11.

(10X3=30)

A load w=300 N is supported at A by a system of four chords as

shown in fig1. Determine the force in each chord for equilibrium.

(OR)
12.
Two spherical shells rest between two vertical faces as shown in
fig2. The radius of the smaller shell is 10 cm and its weight is 36 N. The
radius of the larger is 15 cm and its weight is 120 N. The distance
between the two faces is 45 cm. assuming the reactions at the points
A,B,C and D are normal to the surfaces ,find the magnitude of the
reactions at A,B,C and D.
13.
Determine the magnitude, sense and line of action of the resultant
of the force system shown in fig3.
14.

(OR)
Four coplanar non- concurrent, parallel forces act on a square of side

2m as shown in fig4. locate the resultant force.

15.
Determine the support reactions of beam as shown in fig5.
(OR)

16.

Determine the support reactions and forces in all the members of

the truss shown in fig6.

Bharathiyar College of Engineering & Technology , Karaikal609609

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Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Date: 15 .03.13

Cycle test-I
Time: 9.20 am to 11.10

Sub Code & Subject:

Max. marks: 50

am
ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Year & Sec: I-YEAR &

A,B,D-Sec
PART-A (2X10=20)
1. What is Force and Force system?
2. Distinguish between coplanar concurrent and coplanar non
concurrent forces.
3. State the parallelogram law of forces.
4. State Lamis theorem.
5. What is equilibrium of forces?
6. State Varignons theorem and its application.
7. Differentiate between a Couple and a moment.
8. What are the different types of supports?
9. Differentiate between a Frame and a Truss.
10.

What is meant by a imperfect Frame?

PART-B

11.

(10X3=30)

A String ABCD attached to two fixed prints A and D has two

equal weights 1000 N

attached to it at B and C. The weight rest with the portions AB and
CD inclined at angles of 30 o and 60o

respectively, to the vertical as

shown in fig 1. Find the tensions in the portions AB, BC and CD of

the string, if the inclination of the portion BC with the vertical is
120o.
(OR)
12.

Two identical rollers each of weight 50 N are supported by an

inclined plane and a vertical wall as shown in fig 2. Find the

reactions at the points of supports A,B and C . Assure all the
surfaces to be smooth.

(OR)
13.

The rectangle shown in fig 3. has AB = 200mm and BC =

150mm. Calculate the magnitude, direction and position of the

resultant force.
(OR)
14.

Determine the magnitude and direction of resultant of the four

forces shown in fig 4.

15.

Find the support reactions of a Truss shown in fig 5.

(OR)

16.

Determine the magnitude and nature of forces in the

members of the truss shown in fig 6 .