Subject Title Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics: First Semester - BE - Degree Examination
Subject Title Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics: First Semester - BE - Degree Examination
Subject Title Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics: First Semester - BE - Degree Examination
Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02. Any missing data may suitable be assumed.
03.
Module -1 Marks
Q.01 a 8
Explain briefly the scope of civil engineering in
i) Environmental and sanitary engineering
ii) Construction engineering
b 6
Explain briefly the role of civil engineers in the development of the nation
c 6
What are the requirements of a good brick?
OR
Q.02 a Explain briefly the scope of civil engineering in 8
i) Geotechnical engineering
ii) Earthquake engineering
Module-2
Q. 03 a State and prove parallelogram law of forces 6
c Three forces of magnitude 200N each are acting along the sides of an equilateral 8
triangle as shown in fig Q 3 (c). Determine the resultant in magnitude and direction
with reference to point B.
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Q.04 a 6
State and Prove Lami’s theorem
b 6
A vertical load of 30kN is supported at A by a system of cables as shown in fig. Q4 (b).
Determine force in each cable for equilibrium.
c Knowing that WA = 80N and θ = 400, determine the smallest and largest value of WB 8
for which the system is in equilibrium, refer fig. Q4 (c). Take µs = 0.35 and µk = 0.25.
Module-3
Q. 05 a Find the centroid of the area enclosed by a right angled triangle from first principle. 10
b Locate the centroid of the shaded area as shown in fig. Q 5(b) 10
OR
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Q. 06 a State and prove parallel axes theorem 6
b Derive an expression for moment of inertia of a rectangle from first principle about 6
its vertical centroidal axis.
c Find the polar radius of gyration for the area as shown in fig. Q 6 (c) 8
Module-4
Q. 07 a Explain different types of supports and reactions. 8
b Analyse the truss as shown in fig Q 7(b), by methods of joints. 12
OR
Q. 08 a What are the assumptions made in analysis of a truss. 4
b Find the support reactions for the beam as shown in fig Q 8 (b). 8
c A floor truss is loaded as shown in fig Q 8 (c), determine the forces in members CF, 8
EF and EG.
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Module-5
Q. 09 a Define i) Displacement ii) Velocity iii) Acceleration iv) Speed 4
b A stone is released from top of the tower, during the last second of its motion, it 8
covers 1/4th of the height of the tower. Find the height of the tower.
c A target is fired with an initial velocity of 180m/s at a target located 500m above the 8
gun and at a horizontal distance of 2100m. Neglecting air resistance, determine the
value of the firing angle.
OR
Q. 10 a State and explain D’ Alembert’s principle. 6
b A fly wheel rotates at 200rpm and after 10 seconds it rotating at 160rpm. If the 6
retardation is uniform determine number of revolutions made and time taken by
flywheel before it-.comes to rest from the speed of 200 rpm.
c A particle of mass 100N is acted upon by a force F = (20t2 - 40)N, where ‘t’ is time in 8
second. At t = 0s, velocity of the particle is 5m/s and position x = 0. Find velocity and
position of the particle at t = 2s.
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Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program Outcome
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Model Question Paper-I with effect from 2021 (CBCS Scheme)
USN
Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02. Assume any missing data.
Module -1 Marks
Q.01 a What are the different branches of Civil Engineering and explain 12
any two
b Define concrete and types of concrete 08
OR
Q.02 a 12
Define Infrastructure? What is the role of Civil Engineer in the
Infrastructural Development of a country?
b 08
What are different types of construction materials used. Explain
any two.
Module-2
Q. a 05
03 State and prove Varignon’s theroem
b For the non concurrent coplanar system shown below determine 10
the magnitude ,direction and position of resultant force with
reference to ‘A’.Refer fig.1
fig.1
c 05
Draw the FBD of sphere shown below and determine the reactions
of the points of contact using Lami’s theorem .Refer fig.2
fig.2
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Q.04 a 05
Define i) Angle of Friction. ii) Angle of Repose.
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b A body of weight 500N is pulled up and inclined plane by a force of 08
350 N. The inclination of the plane is 30o to the horizontal and the
force is applied parallel to the plane. Determine the coefficient of
friction
Module-3
Q. a 08
05 Derive an expression of centroid of triangle, by method of first
principles
b Determine the centroid w.r.t origin for the section as shown in 12
fig.3.All dimensions in mm
fig.3
OR
Q. a 08
06 State & Prove Parallel Axis Theorem
b Determine the radius of gyration shown in fig.4 12
fig.4
Module-4
Q. a 05
07 Explain types of loads and supports
b Determine the reactions at A and B. Refer fig.5 15
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fig.5
OR
Q. a Explain the procedure to analyse by method of joints 05
08
b Determine the forces in the truss which carries a horizontal load of 15
12kN and a vertical load of 18kN.Use method of joints. Refer fig.6
fig.6
Module-5
Q. a 08
09 Define speed, linear displacement, average velocity, Acceleration
b On a straight road ,a smuggler’s car passes a police station with a 12
uniform velocity of 10m/sec. After 10 sec ,a police party follows in
pursuit in a jeep with a uniform acceleration of 1m/sec. Find the
time necessary for the jeep to catch up with the smugglers car
OR
Q. a 08
10 Define Angular displacement ,speed, linear displacement, uniform
velocity
Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program Outcome
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