D. V. V. P.

College of Engineering, Ahmednagar

Engineering Mechanics
Insem Exam Model Paper
Time: 1 hr. Marks: 30

Instructions for students:

1. Answer Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4.
2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3. Figures to right indicate full marks
4. Make suitable assumptions if necessary.

Q1. A. Determine the equilibrant of the force system as shown in fig. 1. [6]

Fig.1 Fig. 2
Q1. B. Three hikers are shown in fig.2 crossing a footbridge. Knowing that the weights of the hikers at
points C, D, and E are 200N, 175 N and 135 N respectively, determine the horizontal distance from A to
the line of action of the resultant of the three weights when a = 3.3 m. [5]

Q1. C. A collar that can slide on a vertical rod is subjected to the three forces shown in fig.3. Determine
(a) the value of the angle α for which the resultant of the three forces is horizontal, (b) the corresponding
magnitude of the resultant. [4]

Fig.3 Fig.4

OR
Q2. A. Combine the two forces 800 N and 600 N, which act on the fixed dam structure at B, into a single
equivalent force R if AC = 3m, BC = 6m and angle BCD = 60º. Refer fig.4. [6]
Q2. B. A 600 N force is applied at an angle θ = 20º. Determine the equivalent force couple system at
point A and O. For what value of θ the results at point A and O should be identical. Refer fig.5. [5]

Fig.5 Fig.6
Q2. C. The lever ABC fixed at A as shown in fig. 6 is subjected to a 200 N force at C at θ = 30º. Find the
moment of this force about A. Also, find the value of θ for which the moment about A is zero. [4]

Q3. A. Locate the centroid C of the shaded area obtained by cutting a semicircle of diameter ‘a’ from the
quadrant of a circle of radius ‘a’ shown in fig.7 with respect to origin ‘O’. [6]

Fig.7 Fig.8
Q3. B. Calculate the centroidal moment of inertia of the shaded area shown in fig. 8. [5]

Q3. C. Determine whether the 50 KG block shown in fig. 9 is in equilibrium and find the magnitude and
the direction of the frictional force. (a) θ = 20º (b) θ = 10º [4]

Fig. 9 Fig. 10

OR
Q4. A. Determine location of centroid of shaded lamina with respect to origin O. Refer fig.10. [6]
Q4. B. For the plane section shown in fig. 11, determine the area moment of inertia about its horizontal
and vertical centroidal axis. [5]

Fig. 11 Fig. 12
Q4. C. Find the minimum horizontal force ‘P’ to be applied to block ‘A’ weighing 500 N so as to keep
block ‘B’ of 1500 N in limiting condition of equilibrium. Refer fig. 12. [4]