ENGINEERING MECHANICS

MODULE 1
1. Explain force systems.
2. Define resultant, equilibrant, composition and resolution of forces.
3. Explain Lamis theorem and write the conditions of equilibrium for coplanar concurrent forces
4. Define couple and its properties. Explain moment of a force.
5. Give short notes on free body diagram
6. State and prove Varignons theorem (Principle of Moments)
7. .State and prove principle of transmissibility of force

MODULE 2
1. What are the different types of supports and beams? What are the different types of loadings?
2. Differentiate a cantilever and overhanging beam.
3. What are the equilibrium conditions of forces in space?

MODULE 3
1. Define centre of gravity, centre of mass, centre of volume, centroid and centrode.
2. Explain theorems of Pappus-Guldinus
3. Write notes on radius of gyration.
4. State and prove Parallel and perpendicular axis theorem.
5. Explain product of inertia.
6. What is polar moment of inertia?

MODULE 4
1. What is virtual work and explain its principle.
2. Explain laws of friction? Define angle of friction, angle of repose, cone of friction.
3. Prove that angle of repose equals angle of friction.
4. Write short notes on static and dynamic friction or explain the concept of friction.
5. Explain the concept of cone of friction.
 MODULE 5
1 Explain the concept of ICR with neat sketches. Write its properties
2. Explain Alemberts principle of linear motion
3. Write down the equation for a lift going upwards and downwards with acceleration.

MODULE 6
1. What do you meant by SHM? Derive an equation connecting acceleration and displacement
for a particle performing SHM

2. What are the conditions to be satisfied for a particle performing SHM?

3. What do you meant by vibration? What are the basic elements of a vibrating system?

4. Derive an expression for natural frequency of an undamped free vibration.

5. What do you meant by free vibration and forced vibration?

6. Derive an expression for time period of a simple pendulum