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22BES114/124
B.N.M. Institute of Technology
An Autonomous Institution under VTU
First/Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Model Paper 2
Basic Engineering Science
Duration: 3 Hour Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1. Answer any one full question from Module 1,2,3,4,5 each (5QX20M=100Marks)

Module 1
C Cognitive
Q. No Questions Marks PO
O Level
Illustrate the principle of electric power generation using tidal
1 (a) 6 1 1,2 Understand
barrages stating its potential uses.
Obtain a relation for finding velocity ratio of a gear train which does
1 (b) 6 1 1,2 Apply
not depend on intermediate gears.
In a belt drive, the angle of lap on a driven pulley is 160º and the
1 (c) coefficient of friction is 0.3. If the maximum tension in the belt is 9 8 1 1,2 Apply
kN, calculate the initial tension in the drive.
OR
2 (a) Illustrate how flat plate collector is used for solar water heating. 6 1 1,2 Understand
Obtain an expression for finding the length of a belt when two
2 (b) pulleys of diameters d1 and d2 are rotating in opposite directions with 6 1 1,2 Apply
a centre distance of ‘x’.
A compound gear train consists of 4 gears P, Q, R, S having 20, 40,
60 and 80 teeth respectively. The gear P is keyed to driving shaft;
2 (c) gear S to driven shaft, Q andR are compound gears, Q meshes with P, 8 1 1,2 Apply
R meshes with S, and if P rotates at 150 rpm. What is the rpm of gear
S? Show gear arrangement.
Module 2
What is knurling? How is it done? What are its applications and
3 (a) 6 2 1,2 Understand
advantages?
What is meant by work envelope? Illustrate the anatomy of an
3 (b) 6 2 1,2 Apply
industrial robot.
3 (c) Analyze the dimensions of the turning profile shown in figure 3 8 2 1,2,5 Apply
(c).Write a CNC Part program.
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Figure 3 (c)
OR
Prepare a part program for the geometry given in fig 4(a)

4 (a) 6 2 1,2,5 Apply

Figure 4(a)
Understand
4 (b) Explain Plane turning and Knurling operation 8 2 1,2
Understand
4 (c) Explain robot applications in Industries 6 2 1,2
Module 3
What do you understand by casting defect? How these are caused?
5 (a) 6 3 1,2 Understand
Suggest the suitable remedies.
Illustrate the principle of MIG welding process stating its
5 (b) 7 3 1,2 Apply
applications.
Discuss the application of binder jetting for 3D printing of metal
5 (c) 7 3 1,2 Apply
parts.
OR
What are the three different types of oxy-acetylene flames and for
6 (a) 7 3 1,2 Understand
what applications these are used?
Discuss three types of automation systems relative to production Understand
6 (b) 7 3 1,2
quantity and product variety.
Illustrate laminated object manufacturing process and discuss the
Understand
6(c) principle and effect of process parameters on the final quality ofa 6 3 1,2
product.
Module 4
Understand
7 (a) Explain 3D Concrete Printing Construction Process. 10 4 1,2
Understand
7(b) Explain the application of artificial intelligence in civil engineering. 10 4 1,2
OR
Understand
8 (a) What are geotextiles, explain its types. 10 4 1,2
Explain the application of pre engineered buildings and hybrid Understand
8 (b) 10 4 1,2
construction.
Module 5
9 (a) Determine the resultant force acting on the structure at point O both 10 5 1,2 Apply
in magnitude and direction. Refer to Figure 9(a).
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Figure.9 (a)
The system of forces acting on a triangular plate is as shown in
Figure 9 (b). Determine the magnitude, direction of the resultant and
its position with respect to ‘O

9 (b) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Figure .9(b)
OR
Cylinder ‘A’ of diameter 200 mm and cylinder B of diameter 300
mm are placed in a trough as shown in Figure 10(a). If the cylinder A
weighs 800 N and B weighs 1200 N, determine the reactions
developed at contact surfaces P, Q, R and S. Assume all contact
surfaces are smooth

10 (a) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Figure.10(a)

10 (b) Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam loaded as shown in 10 5 1,2 Apply
figure 10(b)
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Figure.10(b)