Infant Jesus

College of Engineering
Kamarajar Nagar, Keelavallanadu, Thoothukudi - 628 851
DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
GE6253-ENGINEEERING MECHANICS
INTERNAL TEST II
YEAR: II SEM: II
PART A: 7 x 2 = 14

1. What is the difference between a moment and a couple?

2. State varignon’s theorem?
3. What is Space Diagram and Free body Diagram ?
4. What is meant by Force-Couple system?
5. State the Different types of Supports?
6. Distinguish between Centroid and Centre of Gravity?
7. State and prove the parallel axis theoram?

PART B: 3 x 12 = 36

8. Determine the Reactions at the pin at A and in the cable shown in fig. required to support
the 300kg crate.Neglect the weight of connecting rod AB.

9. Find the support reactions of the beam as shown in fig.

10. Determine the moment of inertia of the section as shown in fig.