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Code: 15A03302 R15

B.Tech II Year I Semester (R15) Supplementary Examinations June 2018
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Explain free and force vector.
(b) State Varignon theorem.
(c) Write short notes on rolling friction and self locking arrangement in a simple screw jack.
(d) Explain the limiting and angle of friction.
(e) Define the term center of mass.
(f) Write short notes on center of gravity.
(g) Define the term kinematics.
(h) Explain displacement-time equation and displacement-time diagram.
(i) What is torsional problem?
(j) Define amplitude and circular frequency.

PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)

2
P
UNIT – I

Q
Find the magnitude and direction of the force F to be added to the system of coplanar concurrent
forces shown in figure below to maintain the equilibrium.
𝑦𝑦
15 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘

10 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘 P
60°
30°
20 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘
45°
30°
25 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘

30 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘
𝑥𝑥

50 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘
60 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘
OR
3 Two smooth cylinders each of weight P and Q respectively, rest in a horizontal channel having one
inclined wall and one vertical wall, the distance between them at bottom which is given in the figure. Find
the pressures exerted on the walls and floor at the points of contact A, B and D. The following numerical
data are given P = 20 kN and Q = 8 kN, r0 = 100 mm, r2 = 50 mm and a = 200 mm, 𝛼𝛼 = 60°.

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UNIT – II
4 As per given figure below, a block A is tied to the incline with a horizontal string. Determine the minimum
force F parallel to the incline is required to drag down the block B. Also determine the force induced in
the string. Take the angle of limiting friction for all contiguous surfaces 21°.

OR
5 A driving pulley of 1 m diameter running at 200 rpm drives a shaft @ 600 rpm. Determine the width of the
belt to transmit 20 kW power when minimum wrap angle 160°, coefficient of friction 0.27, weight density
of the belt 12 kN/m3, thickness of the belt 14 mm and allowable tension in the belt 2.1 MPa.
UNIT – III
6 (a) Determine the centroid of the unequal I-section as shown in figure below.
𝑦𝑦
𝐶𝐶 𝐵𝐵

120
𝐷𝐷

𝐻𝐻
𝐸𝐸

Q P 20

(b)
𝑂𝑂
80
𝐺𝐺
P
20
𝐹𝐹

𝐴𝐴
20
𝑥𝑥

How parallel axis theorem can be applied for the case of product moment of area? Explain.
OR
7 (a) Determine the second moment of area of a triangle about centroidal x-axis.
(b) State perpendicular axis theorem.
UNIT – IV
8 A stuntman likes to cross the ditch as shown, in figure below. Find the minimum velocity required at
point P. Also determine the direction and magnitude of velocity of the stuntman just at the instant of
clearing the ditch.

OR
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9 A ball is thrown at velocity V to clear two palm trees P1 and P2 as shown in figure. Prove the angle of
projection: 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 𝛼𝛼 = (a2 + ab + b2)/(a + b) and horizontal range R = (a + b)-(ab)/(a + b).

UNIT – V
10 (a) Determine the stiffness of a vertical spring attached with a 50 N weight and vibrating vertically. The
weight makes 4 oscillations per second.
(b) Determine the period of vibration for both the cases as shown in figure below.

Q P
P
OR
11 The weight of an empty railway wagon is 240 kN. On loading it with goods weighting 320 kN, its springs
get compressed by 80 mm. Calculate the period of vibration in both the cases. The empty wagon is set
into natural vibration with amplitude of 100 mm. Calculate the velocity when its displacement is 40 mm
from the position of statical equilibrium.

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