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Subject Title Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics: First Semester - BE - Degree Examination

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Model Question Paper-I/II with effect from 2021 (CBCS Scheme)


USN

First Semester __BE_______ Degree Examination


Subject Title Elements of civil Engineering and Mechanics
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

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

b Explain briefly different types of cement. 6

c Explain the classification of steel 6

Module-2
Q. 03 a State and prove parallelogram law of forces 6

b Determine the resultant of the force system shown in fig. Q3 (b). 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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OR
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

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Course Program Outcome


Level attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L1 1 1
(b) L1 1 1
(c) L1 1 1
Q.2 (a) L1 1 1
(b) L1 1 1
(c) L1 1 1
Q.3 (a) L2 2 3
(b) L2 2 3
(c) L2 2 3
Q.4 (a) L2 3 3
(b) L2 3 2
(c) L2 3 2
Q.5 (a) L2 4 3
(b) L2 4 3
(c) L2 4 3
Q.6 (a) L3 4 2
(b) L3 4 2
(c) L3 4 3
Q.7 (a) L2 3 3
(b) L3 3 2
(c) L2 3 3
Q.8 (a) L3 3 4
(b) L2 3 3
(c) L3 3 3
Q.9 (a) L2 5 3
(b) L3 5 2
(c) L3 5 3
Q.10 (a) L2 5 3
(b) L3 5 3
(c) L3 5 3

Lower order thinking skills


Bloom’s Remembering( Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonom knowledge):𝐿1 Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
y Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6

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Model Question Paper-I with effect from 2021 (CBCS Scheme)
USN

First Semester B.E Degree Examination


ELEMENTS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

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
OR
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

c A body of weight 450N is pulled up along an inclined plane having 07


inclination 30o to the horizontal at a steady speed. Find the force
required if the coefficient of friction between the body and the plane
is 0.25 and force is applied parallel to the inclined plane. Find P

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

b A police officer observes a car approaching at the unlawful speed of 12


60kmph. He gets on his motor cycle and starts chasing the car, just
as it passes in front of him. After accelerating for 10 secs, at a
constant rate, the officer reaches his top speed of 75Kmph.How
long does it take for the officer to over take the car from the time he
started.

Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program Outcome

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Course Program Outcome


Level attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L1 CO1 PO1,PO2
(b) L1 CO1 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.2 (a) L1 CO1 PO1,PO2
(b) L1 CO1 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.3 (a) L1 CO2 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2,PO3

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© L3 CO2 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.4 (a) L1 CO2 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2,PO3
(c) L3 CO2 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.5 (a) L1 CO3 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO3 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.6 (a) L1 CO3 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO3 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.7 (a) L1 CO4 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO4 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.8 (a) L1 CO4 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO4 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.9 (a) L1 CO5 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO5 PO1,PO2,PO3
Q.10 (a) L1 CO5 PO1,PO2
(b) L3 CO5 PO1,PO2,PO3

Lower order thinking skills


Bloom’s Remembering( Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonom knowledge):𝐿1 Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
y Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6

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