THAPAR INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, PATIALA

UES009 – MECHANICS MST QUIZ 2– January 12, 2021, 7:00 P.M.

SESSION: 2020- 2021 SEMESTER – FIRST
M.MARKS: 15 TIME: 20 MINUTES
Name: _________________________ Sub-Group______________ Roll No: ________________

Q.1. Determine the couple moment acting on beam. 2

11.55 kN-m anti-clockwise 9.65 kN-m anti-clockwise

11.55 kN-m clockwise 9.65 kN-m clockwise
Q.2. The three forces as shown in the figure are equivalent to a 50 kN upward 2
force at A and 170 kNm counterclockwise couple. Determine P and Q.

66.66 kN, 96.66 kN 13.34 kN, -56.66 kN

-13.34 kN, 56.66 kN -66.66 kN, 96.66 kN
Q.3. The homogenous 60 kg disk supported by the rope AB rests against a 1
smooth vertical wall as shown in the figure. Determine the tension in the
rope.

75g 45g
55g 65g
Q.4. Two masses are connected by rope as shown in the figure. The rope passes 2
over the cylindrical rods. The coefficient of static friction between the
cylindrical rods and rope is 0.4. Find the minimum mass to keep the system
 in equilibrium.

139.6 kg 175.67 kg
14.23 kg 1723.40 kg
Q.5. Determine the magnitude and nature of force in member BE. 2

73 N (Comp) 73 N (Tension)
100 N (Tension) 100 N (Comp)
Q.6. Find the resultant reaction at pin ‘B’ if weight of the pulley is 10 kg. 1

0 333.33 N
18.25 N 166.66 N
Q.7. The uniform 50 kg plank is resting on rough surfaces A and B. If an 80 kg 2
man starts walking from A to B, determine the distance x when the plank
will start to slide.
 2.5 m 2.28 m
2.15 m 2.64 m
Q.8. The homogenous 60 kg disk supported by the rope AB rests against a 1
smooth vertical wall as shown in the figure. Determine the reaction at the
wall.

45g 75g
55g 35g
Q.9. The given truss is statically……………. 1

Unstable In-determinate
Redundant Determinate
Q.10. A transversely loaded beam will be unstable, if the end supports are 1

One roller other hinged Both roller

One fixed other hinge One fixed other roller
Q.11.

Q.12.
Q.13.