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Examination Control Division
2075 Bhadra

lied Mechanics (CE451)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
The figures in the margin indicate Fall Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. Differentiate between particle and rigid body. How can we draw a good FBD? 12+21

2. Define couple and show that couple is free vector. Replace the two wrenches as shown in
figure below by a single equivalent wrench and determine (a) Resultant force (b) the point
theXZplwrc.
where its axis intersects [4+7]
yl

5m

3. The 6m pole ABC is acted upon by 455 N force as shown. The pole at A is suppoded by
two cables BD and BE as shown in fieure. Determine tersion in each cable and the
reaction at A. t7l

1,5 ro

,<
3sa
3

zLt -{
'',
4. Determine the moment of inertia about centroidal ara of the shaded plane area by using
direct integration method. Define the terms: Centroi4 centre ofgfavity, radius ofgyrarion
and axes of symmetry. t8+41

v
+ -TI
t
b
I
T
I
t x
F----+
,J. Explain the taws of dry friction. Define the terms: angle of friction and impending
motion. 12+21

6. Draw the axial force, shear force and Bending mom€nt diagram of tlrc given Fmme'
Indicate also &e salient featur€s if any. tl4l
l0 kN
20 kNm 30 kN/m

7. Determine the force developed member ED, BD, AB and BC of the given tuss. How can
we check the determinancy and stability of beam, frame and truss? Explain with suitable
examples. [5+3]

10 tfi

12kN
''., g. Define the uniformly rectilinear motion and rhe uniformly accolerated rectilinear motion?
The rotation ofthe 0.9m arm OA about O is defined by the relation g = 0.15f wberc 0 is
expressed in radians and t in seconds. Collar B slides along the arm in such a way tha i$
distance fiom O is r: 0.9-0.12t', where r is expressed in meters and t in seconds. After
the arm OA has rotated through 0 = 25o, determine (a) the total velocity of tlre collar, (b)
the total acceleration of the collar, (c) the relative acceleration of the collar with respect to
the arm. [2+8]

9. Explain the Principle of impulse and momenlum. The velocify of the block A is 1.8 m/s to
the right at the instant when r = 0.73 and 0 = 30o. Neglecting the mass of pulley and
effect offriction, determine at this inslant t2+81
a) tension in the cable
b) acceleration ofblock A
c) asceleration ofblock B

2.Jkg
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Examination Control Division
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Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
The fgures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. What are the equations of Static Equilibrium for 2-D and 3-D analysis of particle and
rigidbody? t4l
2. Define particle, rigid body and free body diagram. Explain how can we reduce a force
into a force and a couple. t3-21
J. Determine magnitude, direction and line of action ofthe resultant of forces 6qring in the
system as shown in figure below: LT

4. Determine the force in each cable and the force 'F' needed to hold the 20 kg lamp in the
position shown in figure below: t6l

-.t
, 5. Define friction, angle of friction and explain how oan we assule the condition of
overtuming or sliding of a block. [1+2+3]
o. Define centroid, center of gravity and axis of symmetry' Calculirte the moment of inertia
6ffts figrue below (shaded area) about centroidal X-X axis. [3+9]

7. Draw AFD, SFD and BMD of the given frame loaded as fun h fgrc bdow. ktdicate
the salient features ifany. ll3l

'i-
 Dete,l:nine the force developed in the members BC, BE, BD and CE of the truss
loaded as

'* shown in figwe below. What are the assumptions of ideal truss? [5+2]

ffi
9. The motion of a vibrating particle is defined by the equation x=100 sind and
y=25c;{,s2fi.Where'x'and.y,areexpressesinmmandTinsec,(a)Determinethe
velocity and acceletation when t = lsec (b) Find the nature of the path of the
padicle'
-- ^-
Wh.t io yoo rn"* by depenclent motion explain with example? [8+2]

10. The resultant extemal force acting on a 3 kg particle in space is

.+ /
i =[ni-zqt''i-+ott "^\ii lu, where 'f is time measued in seconds' The particle is at
\)
rest at origin, when t = 0 sec. Determine the 'x' component of acceleratior5 velocity and
p".i ion #ru i"r*t of 4 sec. Explain about impulse momentum principle of the padicle. [8+2]
+* 't

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 OI TRIBHUVA}' TIVERSITY
.', INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
Examination Control Division Programme BCE, BGE, BME Pass Marks
' 2074 Bhadra Year I PaYt l/tl Time 3 hrs.

ied Mechanics (CE45t)

r' candidates are required to give their answers in tlieir own words as far as praoticable.
/ Attempt All ques!ions.
{ The figures in the margin indicate FuIl MarLs.
/ Assume suitable data yn"""rrory.

l. What is Rigid body? Explain the transmissibility of force and irs limitation.
[1+3]
2. A block ofweisht \V"is srrsnended hv e cnffl A/- qnrl tr,n .hrih- ^f.,,r^:^L +L-,,--+-^+

t8l

I
lfttn

20cit

34 cm _J I

3. state and prove varignon's theorem. Determine the resultant force and moment about
point O.
[2+8]

10 kN
 4. a) State and prove parallel axis theorem for moment of inertia. t4l
.* b) Calculate moment of inertia of givea shaded composite section about centrodial Y-Y
axi s. l8l

5. Define friction and explain about laws of dry friction. How condition of sliding or
overtnrning can be decided for a block? Explain in brief. [2+21
tr- Draw AFD, SFD and BMD of given frame. Indicate salient features also. Deduce the
relationship between load, shear force and bending moment for a beam section loaded
uniformly with intensity of load w. [I l+3]

1. Find the member forces in BD, CE and CD for the given truss. Write down the
assumptions of ideal truss. [6+27

10 kN

D/

10 kN

G
':l 8. Define radial and transverse componen! of velocity and acceleration- Find the
acceleration ofblock B ifthe accelbration ofA is 4 m/s'({) for the following connection.
Neglect the mass of blocks and pulleys. Assume that cords are inextensible and pulleys
are friction less. 13+71

o Define angular momentum and illushate that the rate of change of angular momentum
about any point is equal to the momentum ofthe force about the point. The motion ofa
1000 gn block B in a horizontal plane is defined by the relations r = 3(1+sin2rt) and
0 = 2nt, where r is expressed in meters, t in seconds and 0 in radians. Determine the radial
and transverse components ofthe force exerted on the block when i) t = 0 and t: 0.5 sec. [3+7]
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candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt All questions.
{ The figures in the margin indicate Futl Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. What is Mechanics? Define Rigid body and Deform body.

t3l
2. Two smooth spheres of weight 100 kg each are connected at their centers by a shing AB
oflength 40 cm, and supported third smooth sphere of weight 200 kg. Find the forie in
string AB and other contact surfaces. Radius of all spheres are l5cm.
t8l

3. Define principle of hansmissibility and explain about its drawback. Determine the tension
in the cable AB which holds a post BC of4m length fiom sliding. The post has a rnass sf
9 kg. Assume all the contact surfaces are smooth. [4+S]

4. a) Iocate the centroid of the given plane lamina

t6l

-F-

t
_b

l.T o
 b) Find the moment of irrertia of the given figure about centroidal X-X axis. l6l

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

:
in figure. Calculate the force P required to nrove block A. Take po 6.3 for all surface. t4l

o. Draw Axial forcg Shear force and Bending Moment diagram for th€ given ftame
structure shown in figure below. AIso indicate the salient features ifanv.
tl3l

F -l* a*
t
7. Determine the force developed in the members BC, BF, FE and FC ofthe given truss.
t8l

5 ld{ z5 kN
oeg"'i! tng r9,si1ion Velocity and Acceleration of particle when it follows straight line
p!1. ggjectite is fired ftomposition,A, wlth an initial velocity of 245 m/sec ar i target
{
B-in right locqted 600 ni dbove fiom the position A and the horizontal distance bet'ween
positions A to targ€l B is 3200 m. Ne$ectng air resistance, determine the value offiring
angle.
*
[2+8J
Tw-o
!loc$ shown in figure. The pulleys are ftictionless and having no mass. The static
and kinetic coefficient of fiiction between the block A and inclined plane are 0.35 and
0.25 respectively. Determine the acceleration of each block and tension in each chord.
Expiain about the dynamic equilibriurr. [S+2]

4oO kA

€( -b

7i

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Ful[ Marks 80

Examination Control Division Programme BCE, BGD, BME Pass Marks 32

2073 Bhadra Year / Part t/fi Tine I hrs.

&riy:t,, "
4pp! i9q rylg"!ry t": !!' ! I: I
/ Candidales iue required to give their ansu'ers in their own words as far as ptacticable.
/ AttemptAllquestions
/ The;ligures in the margin indicate fuLL[glE
{ Assume suitable dalci if necessary.

1. What is applied mechanics? Mention scope of applied mech*tics in engineering.

2. What is free body diaglam? Determine the support reaction at contact point of given
systcrn. Assume contact surfaces are smooth. | 1+11

Take,
Weight ofsphere A and C = 300N
WeightofsphereB=600N
Diameter ofA and C = 800rnm
Diameter of B:1l00mm

3. State and prove the parallel axis theorem for moment ofinertia. Determine the moment of
inertia about centroidal 'Y' axis ofgiven shaded area. [4+8]

4. Define angle ol friction, coeffrcient of friction. Why coefficieni of static ftiction is

greater thar coefficient ofkinetic friction. - t1+11'21
5. Draw zxial force, shear force and bending moment diagram; and obiain saiient f€aturcs
for the given frame Loaded as shcwn in figure. t13l
,*

6. The acceleration ofa particle is defined by the relation a = 12x-28 where a in m'is'
and x
in m. knowing that v = 8m,/s when x = 0; determine [8+2]

a) the maximum value of x.

has tavelled a total distance of 3m'
b) the velocity when the paxticie
Whut do you meal bydependent motion ofparticle? Explain with suitable example'
"j
7. Explain ftee body <iiagram and its importance. Find the magnitude, dilection of lesultant
force and locate two points on the edge ofthe plate where the resultant meet' [4+8]

Determine the member force in members BC' BG and DF. How can we check the
determinacy and stabilily ofthe truss? Explain with suitable example' [5+3]

9. Derive the expression ibr angular momentum and rate of change. Tu'o blocks, A of mass
150 kg an<t bl,ock B of mass 350 kg, shown starts from rest' The coefflcient of friction
betnein horizontal plane and the pulley is 0.2 and the pulleys assumed to be ofnegligible (-
mass. Determine the acceleration ofeach block and tension in each chord' [2+8]
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Erem. \ett lltcli (2066 ct I-a(cr llirlch)
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FulI Marks. 80
Examination Control Division Programme BCE,BGE,BME PessMarks 32
. 2072 Magh Year / Part I/II Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE4s l)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as p,racticable.
/ Attemnt AII auestions.
r' Thefrgrei in the margin hdicate FuIl Marlrs.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. How does deformable bodies differ from rigid body? What were the assumptions made
i regarding rigid body for our present study? [3+3]
;
2. A vehicle needs 50 KN to be moved forward by two pullers A and B. Fuller A is at 40oto
the axis of movernent. Compute the value of angle 'cr' for which puller B has to exert
minimum force. Also compute the respective values of pull to be exerted. [3+3]
i
l

-e>

3, A rectangular plate is acted upon by the fgrce and couple shown in figure below. The
system is to be replaced by a signal equivalent force tl tI
r4 KN KN

240

I5 KN

iId!n
i) For cr = 40o, specift the magritude and the line of actiori of the equivalent force
ii) SpeciS the value of a, if the line of,action of the equivalent force is to intersect line
CD 300 mm to the right of D.
4.- SAte and prove the parailel-a,ris lheorem for moment ofjnertia. Find the moments of-
inertia about tlrc axes through.centroid ofgiven shaded area" [4+8]
' Quartercircle
v
ffi,
-+-
8im
-+.-
1"-
6cm#- l0 cm
x
hole
 -t' JF:TF
: -'""-

,lr)
- '*.--:_'-i_--r

5. Calculate and draw the axial force, shear force and bending moment diagram; with its
salient features for the given plane frame. tl3I
l0 KI{m 10
Internal Hinge
c D

50 KN m
E
1m

2m

6. A uiform bar AB having length 5 m and weighing 500 N is fastened by a frictignlos P{

to a block, ureighing 200 N as shown in figure below. At the vertical wall, co-efficient of
friction is 0.3 q/hile under the block is 0.20. Determine the force P needed to start the
motionto the left. t4l

P
7. Determine the force developed in members BD, CD, EG and DE of given tnrss. t8I

5fiN

8. The acceleration of a particle is given by the relation a= 2l-12x2, where a is expressed in

m# and x is in meters. The partille starts wittr no initial velocity at origin. Determine: tl0I
l) The velocity when x :
1.5 m
ii) The position where velocity is again zero
iii) The positign where velocity is ma:rimum .c
9. a) Define dynamic equilibrium and impulse momentum principle for particle. tzl
b) Two blocks in figure are start from rest. The pulleys are ftictionless and having no
mass. Tbe kineticrcoeflicient of Friction between the blocks 'A' and the inclined plane
is 0.4. Determine the acceleration of each block and tension in each chord. t8l
A
4OKg

c
15o Kg
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marlc 80
BCE, BME,
Examination Control Division Programme BGE
Pass Marks 32

2071 Bhadra Year / Part tlil Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE45I)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as fm as practicable.
{ Attempt All questtons.
r' Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Mar*,s.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

). What is mechanics? Mention scope of Applied Mechanics in engineering. t

2. Illustrate equilibrium condition of a rigid body and concept of free body diagram with
examples.
Three vertical wires as shown in figure support a plate of 50 kg. Determine the tension in
each wire. All dimensions are in mm.

750
Tz

1500

Tr 1000
750

2000

->
p=(3i-6j+4k)N passes through point (6, 3,2) m. Replace this force with an
2226r"" --)
equivalant system, where the force F passes through point (2, 5, l0) m.
5. Detennine the minimum angle g (made by the ladder AB of length 'L' with the floor) at
wtrich a uniform ladder can be placed against a wall without slipping under its own
weight (tM).The coeffrcient of friction for all surfaces is 0.2.

i
-!
t
I
 tr

6. the moment of inertia about centroidal axis of the shaded plane area by using
integration method. lt2I
v

a.
lf
b

I
x
Fa-l
force, shear force and bending moment diagmm of given frame. Indicate
features if any. ll4I
ffi*rr*r internal
hinge
2Otr(NEt

A 3
l4ml2ml

8: Determine the force developed in members CE, DR EF, GH of given tr[ss loaded as
shownin figure. t8I
2OKN

]OKN I{IKN ln

C c

4 11

A
F- H
 Define uniforrnly rectilinear motien and uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion. For the
/ pulleys systems as shown in figure, calculate the velocity and acceleration of Block'C'.
If the velocities and acceleration of Block'A'and'B'are 3 m'qJ), 2mts21t1,4 n/s(t)
and 5 m/s2(J) respectively. l8I

A
C

B
10r Two blocks shown in figrre starts from rest. The pulleys are frictionless and having no
,/ mass. The kinetic co-effFrcient of friction between block A and inclined plane is 0.37.
Detemrine the acceleration of each block and tension in each cord. What do you mean by
dynamic equilibrium? [8+2]
50 kg
A
B
L---_
-r--
100

150 kg

D
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Blv{E
Fass Marks 7,.'

207I h.{agh Year / Part I / II Time 3 hrs.

s Ivlechanics
r' Candidatss are required to give their answers in their ol*n words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt #.queslions.
{ Thefigures in the mar-gin indicate Lull Marks.
{ Assume suitable'date if necessory.

1. a) Describe the scope of applied mechanic.s. t3I

b) The cylinders A and C weight 1000 N each and the weight of cylinder B is 2000 N.
Determine the forces exerted at the contact points. t71
B
I.2m

-4. C

2e

2. a) What is Free Body Diagram and why it is used during analysis of stucture? t4l
b) Determine the resultant of the forces acting tangentially to a circle of radius 3 m as
showri in figure. What will be the location of the resultant with respect to centrc of the
circle? t8l

IGI

t
a0

l{N

3. Explain the larrys of static friction. AIso define the limiting friction and angle of friction
with suitable example. t2+1+1!
4. Determine the centroid of the hatched area by Direct Integration Method. State and prove
the parailel axis theorem for moment of inertia. [S+4]
Y

x-

t
500
Y=Kxr

{ x
,F - ------r.'t
500 rnm

I
5. Drarv the Axial Force, Shear Force and Bending Moment diagram of the given frame.
Aiso show the salient feafures. lr4l
l0I&\/t!

c r
tfbiea
r,n {.
4E s0trc\i
I.\'+1
E

7B

6. Write down the ideal assumptions of truss. Determine the member forces BC, DG and EG
for given tmss- t2+6]
F
110 klt

A
(;
lm C 2m E 2m
60 tftr

7. A panicle starting frorn origin is subjected to accelsation such that a* : -4 m/s2 and
&y = -B m/s'. If the initial velocity is 100 m/s directed at a slope af 2:3. Compute the
radius of curvature of the path after 5 sec. Also calculate the position at the end of 5 sec.
\l&at are the possible equations of motion for a particle in terms of kinelics? ['l+37

Vo: l00m/s

3
2

8. a) Define the dlnamic equilibriurn and impulse momentum principle for particle.' t4]
b) A particle moves along a curved path detined by r = 5 0 and O = { I 3 where ris in
meters and t is in seconds. Determirie the velocity and acceleration of the particle
when 0: 90". t6l
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING - Level BE F'ull Marks 80
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i
Examination Control Division BCE, BGE,
Programme Pass Marks 32 I
BME
1

I
2070 Bhadra Year /Part I/il Time 3 hrs.
I
I

I
Mechanics (CE45D
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
Thefigures in the margin indicate fulLfub..
Assume suitable data if necessary.
:

I l. What do you mean by rigid body? Why it is necessary to assume a body as "perfectly rigid" for
i
t
the study ofstatics. u+21
I
2. What is free body diagram? Why is it necessary to draw free body diagram i4 solving any
I
structural problems? Also describe equation of equilibrium in two dirnension. t2+3+31
rJ. lf two forceg of same magnitude 25 'k}ll'act at points A andB as shown in ftgure anil forcb at A "
I
, passes through C and force at B passes through D. (a) Find equivalent force-couple system at 'O'
!
i\ .. (b) Find equivalent wrench and give pitch and axis of wrcnch. tl2l
I

!
i

I
t" 3m
25 KN
D

lm
x
2m
B
Z
4. 'l,ocate ihe centroid'of the areatounded by the cuwe as shown in figuie, by the method of
integnition. t61
Y
-T- b
(u' - *')
'- Y 1-=
a-
I

-i._ >x

5.
l*-"- *l
Calculate the moment of inertia of the composite area as shorvn in figure, about x-anis. t6I

v ,t\
I

-7-
I
50 GIn
I I
i I
serni circular hole
30 cm l0
(:
ll

o x

k -nn
cm
--"
-- -l
Pl
 w is attached to the
6.
- A block .A, of weight 100 N rests on an inclined plane and-another^*eight
as shown in figUre. If the coefficient of friction between the block
irrst weight througlia string
and planl is 0.3, daermine the maximum value of W so that equilibrium can exist. tsI

l00N
iI
a

7. Draw axial force, shear force, bending moment diagram for the loaded frame shown in figure.
Indicate also the salient features ifany. t12l
Hinge KNm
I0KN/m
C D

i
I
I-
15 KN
,T
A F
3m

8. Calculate the force developed in members BC, Ee, EF, FC, FD and FG of the cantilever tuss
loaded as shown in figure. t8l

IOKN I5 KN 20KN

!-u1a*r14*-r1
9. Deduce the relationship of radial and tranwerse components of velocity and accdcation for a
particle moving along the curve p!.th. The acceleration of a particle is defined by the relation,
a = kt', knowing that velocity is -- 32 m/sec when time is zero second and again velocity is +32
I m/soc when time is 4 sec. (a) Determine, the value of the constant K O) Write the equations of
I
'I
motion knowing also that position of the particle is zero at the instant of 4 sec. t4+6]
1' 10. The velocity of block 'A' is 2 m/s to the right at the instant when r = 0.8 and 0 = 30o. Neglecting
g.
j the mass of pulleys, and the effect of 'friction in the pulley, and between block 'A' and the
horizontal surfaces. Determine at this instant (a) the tension in the cable (b) the acceleration of the
block A (c) the acceleration ofthe block B. tl0l
i

0
!
I r
I

i
I
B
25 kg
20 A

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Examination C0ntrol Division Programme

BCE, BGE,
Pass Marks 32
BME
2070 Magh Year / Part Ufi Time 3 hrs.

Subject: Mechanics (CE45l)

'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt All qttestions.
,/' Thefigures in the margin indicote Futl Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessory.

1. Differentiate between rigid body and deformable body. t3l

2. Explain about the physical meaning of equilibrium. Define free body diagram and
concept of particle. t3+2+27
3. A homogeneous circular plate of mass 50 kg is supported by three wires. The angular
distance between the points of attachment on the circumference of the plate w.r.t center of
the plate makes an angle of l00o while other two angular distances are 12A" and 140" as
shown in figure below. The three wires are attached to a single point on the ceiling which
is 5 m vertically above the centroid of the plate. The plate has diameter of 1 m. Calculate
the force developed in each wires. t8]

I
i 20
140"

4, Three pairs of couples are acted on the triairgiilar block as shown in figure below.
Deter,mine tlre resultant of them. 141

{I
80N
80N

70 E
I 00N
00 N

-
3m
.L. '2 4 C

/
'.2m
x
70N
Z k-" 4m
,1:w
5. Dete.rmine the centroidal X and Y coorriinate of the shaded area.
i6I
v
-1
fi

---J x

6. Detennine the moment of inenia area about X-axis. t5l

v
,: /x+xz
,t
I )x
-.-.- .?ru -l
7. A block of weight Wr = 1800 N rests on a horizontal surface and supports on the top of it
another block of weight W, :1000 N as shown in figure below. The block Wz is attached
to a vertical wall by the inclined string AB. find the of the horizontal force P,
applied to the lower block as shown, that will be necessary to cause sliding to impend.
The coefficient of static friction for all contact surfaces is 0.4. 16I

w,
P
\tr/1

8. Deduce the reldionship between load, shear force and bending moment for a beam
i
section loaded unifonnly>with intensity of load W. Draw AFD, SFD and BMD of the
given frame loaded as shown in figure below. Indicate also the salient features if any-
t4+91
4 KN/m

C
T 6m

5 KN/m A
 . .._''-i:_- .-i ..,r-..

9. Detemine the member forces in member CE, FH, GH, GI of given truss. t8I
KN
IOKN KN

tt
I
KN

E
6

10. Two ships A and B are at a distance of 4800 m aprt B being south east of A. Speed of A
is 2.6 m/s due east and B is travelling at speed of 4-47 m/s due north- Determine: 1
o
{
(a) The relative velocity of B w.r.t A (b) The shortest distance between them (c) Time t
taken to reach the shortest distance. tl0] I

I t- What do you mean by prftrciple of impulse and momentum? The resultant extemal force *l
N
ED
acting on a 30 N particle in space is, i=(I2ti-z+t2l+3otlt?.) N. where t is the time
measurcd in seconds. Initially, particle is at origii and at rest. Detersrine Y-component of
acceleration, velocity and position at the instant of5 sec. [3+71 z
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 OI TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSIry Exam. Itegular (2066 ct L:rtcr Ilatch)
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FulI Marks 80
Examination Control Divisioll,
.

Programme BCE, BME Pass lldarks 32

\ 2069 Bhadra Year / Part Ufi Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Applied Mechanics (CE 401)

,/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Afiempt Allquestions
{ TheJigures in the margin indicate Full Martes.

l. Differentiate between rigid body and deformable body. t3I

2. A container of weight W is subjected from ring A to which cable AB and spring AC are
attached. The constant of spring is l00N/m and its unstretched length is 3m. Determine
the tension in the cable; when (a) W = 120N (b) W: 160N. t8l

3. A 1.60N forceP is applied at point A of a stnrctural member. Replace P with (a) An

equivalent force-couple system at C, (b) and equivalent system consisting of a vertical
force at B and a second force at D. u21
P
600
I
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I

c I
I
J -l--
2m 2m
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4. Detennine the polar moment of inertia and the polar radius of gyration of the shaded area
with respect to centroid.
as shown in figure below
[12]

-'*'',
' ' 5. kinetic
Define static friction. Explain why coefficient of static friction is always less than tlnt of
friction coefficient. Support your answer with relevant equations. lr+3I
6. Calculate and draw the a:<ial force, Shear forqe and bending moment diagram with its
salient features; for &e given frame as shor*n in figure below. tt 3l
OKN

7. Use method of section to determine member forces DE, DF and GI for the gven pin ..\.
.lointed truss and also indicate the natrne forces;
of t8i
A

tNt
t

4m 4m

' 2063 sh4d,w- applU r*e;,nil

t3
 ,t -
i

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a
a

8. A particle moving in a shaight line has an acceleration, a:1[its displacement and

velocity at tigne t = 2 sec,'3*" $* and 16m/s. Find the displacement velocity and
acceleration at time t = 3 sec. tl0I
9. The two blocks as.sholin in figure beloW are released,from''reSt when r = 0.73m and
0=30o. Neglecting the mass of the pulley and the effect of the friction in the pul€y and
between block A and the horizontal strface. Determine:
a) The initial tension in the cable
b) Acceleration of the block'A'and 'B' ll0l

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7W
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 01 . TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY . .,, .. Exarn; Reeular
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING .., Level BE FuIl Marks 80

Examination Control Division, Programme BCE, BME Pass Marks 32

2068 Bhadra . Year / Part TI TI Time 3 hrs.

Subiect: - Applied Mechanics

/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt All questiow.

/ Assume suitable data tf necessary.

1. a) Define the fundamental principles on which the study of mechanics rests. l3l
b) Draw the axial force, shear force and bending moment diagram of the given frame. Also show
the salient features. t l3l
20 xt{
t(N

+ D 2m --)
2m

10l(N ,a

2m
a,
rd

,- *1. r. nl< ,-
2. a) Knowing that the coeff. of faction between 25 kg block and the incline is tr4 = 9.25.
Determine (i)
smallest value of P required. to start the block moving up the incline
(ii) conesponding value of p, t4l
P

30"

b) The 80N horizontal force P act on abell crank as shown in figure below. (i) Replace P wittr an
equivaleirt force-couple system. (ii) Find two vertical forces at C and D that are equivalent to
the couple formed in (i). 12+31
A
T
0.05m

CD
0.04m
0.1m-4<-_+I
c) Determine magnitude, djrection and position of the resultant of forces acting on a block as
shown in figure below. U]

D 0.5m
100N'
0.5m 200N
A
-r- 0.8m r
|

3. a) What is static equilibrium? What

le the equations oTrstatic,,gquilibrium'in two dimension?
Describe briefly ihe importaiice of them. L2+3+Z)
 b)' Determine the force in members DE, CD and AB for the inverted Flowe Roof truss. State
whether each rnember is in tension or compression

4KN
4KN

E !'.,t i i\.t1t !.'\' Jrt.l tat !.1 : :r,i_i.!1l

4. a) Determiqe the centroid of following enclosed (hatched) area with the curves
yr : Krx2 md yz = Kzxta, and also given that the exteme values of along X-axis and
Y-axis are 'a' and 'b'respectively. Use direct integration method. t6l
v
lz:
I

a
b) The two blocks shown in figure below start from rest. The horizontal plane and the pulley are
frictionless and the mass of pulley is negligible. Determine the acceleration of each block and
the tension in each cord. tl0l
A
D
5OkC

150kg

OR
b) The particle, having the position vector of r:
5 cos (20)m, is tavelled in a curviiinear path as
shown in figure below, where 0 = 3f(rad/s). Find the velocity and acceleration of the motion
ofthe particle at 0 = 30o. [10]
r=5cos20

5. a) Determine moment of inertia about the centoidal i-axis of the shaded area shown in figure below. [6]

to,,-
T5Omm
J.
klggse+
b) A projectile is fired from the edge of a 250m cliff with an initial velocity of 360m/s at an
angle of 45o with the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance, find (l) The greatest elevation
. "above Fe grouqd reached by -the,Bpojpctile (ii).Ihe horizontal distance from the grm to the
, ' "' ',,,'
point #here the projectile striliei tli6"grounti. l t10l
 OT TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSIry Exam. / Back
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
Examination Control Division Programme BCE, BME Pass Marks ; 32
2067 Mangsir Year / Part t/lI Time 3 hrs.

'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.

'/ Thefi.gures in the margin indicate Full Marks

,/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

++e
1. a) Write principle of transmissibility and define couples with suitable examples. t4l
,(
b) Draw axial force, shear force and bending moment diagram for the framq shown in
fii;ure below. I l2]
l0KItI/m

: !. : ..
10Kr{.
6rn

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2. a) State and prove parallel axis-theorem for moment ofinertia. t6l
tn ..:.'.

b) Find the contact forces of the three bodies as showrLfigure below. Body A-has 20cm
diameter and 60N weight and bodies B and C have'3-0cm diameter and 100N weight
each. {1 0l

3. a) Define limiting friction, angle of friction and coefficient of static and dynamic
friction. t6l
b) Determine by direct integration the centroid of the shaded area as shown in figure
below [10]

v y:b
ri
!

,
b rl
-- 1\ -.3
'-

L
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4. a) Explain free body diagram with suitable ex,4mples. t6l

b) Find bar forces in members 2i b and c iffi, as indicated in figure O",o*..51leirvn -
the;oints.
loads are'.crtical a.t ^ [1 0]
i

lOKN 2OK}I lOKN

-
a

f
8m
!
I

g
4 6m=24m
bc-)d^) a.t2.f)
5. a) ap€lrE position, velocity and acceleration of a particle in
t6l
beu+r),
b) A ball is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 25 m/sec. After 2 ted another
ball is thrown with the same velocity, Find the height at which the two ball pass each
other.
ll0l
6. a) state Newton's second law of motion ana aerivffition between linear momentum
and force. ,1. t'"l ' '
[6]
'as -shown
b)' Resolve-the force system ir fig;; below irrt3?quiralent force-couple
system about O. 'r' ' ll0l
lOKN
:

o
3m
lOKNI

rltrf (
 i

02 . TRIBHWANUMVERSITY Exam.
s.istrrurE oF ENGINEERTNG Level BE Full Marks 80
Examination Coitrol Division Progrimme BCE,B.Agri. PassMarks 32
2065'Chaitra Year / Part I/tr Time 3 hrs.

Mechanics II
./ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Anempt any Five questions.
./ The jtgtres in the margin indicate Fall Marks.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) "Graphical solutions are useful to simpli$ the problems.related to dyramics". Justiff

thisstatement 171
b) A nozzle discharges a steam of water in the direction as shoum in fig-l rnith an initial
velocity of 30 m/sec. Determine the radius of crrvature of the strean (i) as it leaves
the nozzle,'(ii) +ft€r 1.5 sec and (iii) at the mocipum height of the strean- t9I
t.
i.
B
3Om/sec

t 3
A 4

.'2.,i

the ,A"d
particle moving along a curve path. I
t4
b) A satellite is launched in a direction parallel to the surfacg of the €srth with a velocity
'i- 'r " ' of 37,000 lsnAg from an altitude of 500 krn: Detennine the altitude attained by it
wten it covers the angular distance equal to 15o. Also calculate the periodic time of
the sateilite. Take radius of earth, R: 6,370 km. tel
3. a) Obtain the expression for hajectory of a particle moving under central force. U1
b) The magnitude and direction of the working of two identical smooth balls before they
strike each other are as shown in fig-2. Assr::ning coefficient of restitution, e:0.90,
determine the magnitude and direction of the vetocity of each ball after the impact-
How much K.E. wili be lost due to the impact? iel

A B

45" 60"
Fig-2

1OnT/sec 1Sm/sec
 t
..r. i-': .:.,.- ' :' . :. ; .( k'
.,{,t:::r ri'r: e;,prJsr;:i ..:" -rnetlu aiiclgy Ot Sysr.ctn Ot particleS While COnSitrerrng the
centre of mass-
'u1.
b) A system of tbree masses is connected by massless rigid rods as shown in fig-3 . If the

three nusses.move 3m up the plane under the action of force F, find the work done
on the system. Assume F : i.36 KN, t-1 = wz = ?wt = 0.56 KN, Fa : 0.1 and that th.e
. ,fiiaXimgrrr frictional force is,developed'betweeffeach mass and the surface. {e}'

F -

$i
Fig-3

300

5. a) Explain rvhat is general plane motion of a rigid body? llustrate examples. {7)
it suitable
:;:,:...r-:,jrj., t'., ...!-r .. !'j "."
b),The cenlre:of the..douhle gear,,has ',elociry,cf:2.4. mlsec'and .an accelera'' '" oi ..' . - '

6 r"/sec2 to the rigUt *s olcwp in fig4. Recalling thar iower'iack is stationary,

deten'ninJ (i) ttre angular accel,eration of the gear, (iD the acceleretion of pgints B, C
and D of the gear. ;,, t9l

',i

D
8e=6rnlsecz fig-l

--::-ia:r:"i:rr' - 'f ]:g't'

6. a) Explain what is ftee vibration of a rigid body? Hb'*, the effective length of vibrating
plate can be obtained #hile dealing with the free vibration of arigid body? i7I

B
I

E"ig-S
LJ

45"
300 A

b) The extremities of a 1.5m rod of mass 30 kg moves freely w'ith no friction along iwo
straigilt tracks as shown in frg-5. If the rod is released with no initial velocity from the
position shori'n, determi:ie the angular acceleration of the rod. leI