Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2018-19
(CBCS Scheme)
First/Second Semester B.E.Degree Examination
Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics (Common to all Branches) 18CIV14/24
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module
Module – 1
Marks
1a
Briefly explain the role of Civil Engineers in the infrastructure developmentof
country.
8m
b
Explain briefly the scope of Civil Engineering in:
a) Water resources engineering b) Geotechnical Engineering.
8m
c
State and explain principle of resolved parts.
4m
OR
2a
Determine the resultant of the four forces acting on a body as shown in Fig. Q.2 (a)
with respect to point “O”.
Fig. Q.2 (a)
8m
b
A truck is to be pulled along a straight road as shown in Fig. Q.2 (b). i) if the force
applied along rope A is 5kN inclined at 30°, what should be the force in the rope B,
which is inclined at 20°, so that vehicle moves along the road. ii) if force of 4kN is
applied in rope B at what angle rope B should be inclined so that the vehicle is
pulled along the road?
Fig. Q.2 (b)
8m
c
What is the moment of a force? What are the various moments encountered in
practice? Explain them.
4 m
Module –2
3a
What is meant by equilibrium of a rigid body? State the conditions of static
equilibrium for coplanar non-concurrent force system?
4m
b
Find the reaction at the contact surface for two identical cylinders weighing 1000N
each as shown in Fig. Q.3. (b)
Fig. Q.3. (b). Fig. Q. 3. (c).
8m
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