FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE : ENGINEERING MECHANICS

COURSE CODE : BAA1113

COURSE COORDINATOR : MAZLAN BIN ABU SEMAN

DATE : 21 FEBRUARY 2022

DURATION : 3 HOURS

SESSION/SEMESTER : SESSION 2021/2022 SEMESTER I

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. This examination paper consists of FOUR (4) questions. Answer ALL questions.
2. All answers to a new question should start on a new page.
3. All the calculations and assumptions must be clearly stated.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
NIL

APPENDIX:
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DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of FIVE (5) printed pages including front page.
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QUESTION 1 [25 MARKS]

Figure 1 shows a simple system to lift a heavy load. The dimensions a = 3.6 m and b = 1.2
m. The mass of the bar and counterweight is 45000 g, and their weight W acts at the point
as shown. The mass of the load being lifted is your 5 digits of ID number (g).

(a) If the load is just above the ground, determine the vertical force the person must
exert to support the system.
[15 Marks]
(b) If the load is 1 m above the ground, determine the vertical force the person must
exert to support the system.
[10 Marks]

Figure 1

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QUESTION 2 [25 MARKS]

Figure 2 shows a simple beam supported by support X at A and support Y at B. The beam
carries its self-weight of your 5 digits of ID number (g) and inclined load of 400 N at the
left end.

(a) Determine the reaction at support A and B of the beam.

[15 Marks]
(b) Determine the sum of the moments about B.
[10 Marks]

Figure 2

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QUESTION 3 [25 MARKS]

Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional shape of a composite beam.

(a) Determine the moment of inertia with respect to y-axis.

[15 Marks]

(b) Determine the radius of gyration of the composite body (ky).

[10 Marks]

Figure 3

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QUESTION 4 [25 MARKS]

A particle has a speed v = 12 m/s and passes the 30° position as shown in Figure 4. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the particle and the vertical plane track is 𝜇k =0.25.
A mass of particle is your 5 digits of ID number (g).

(a) Determine the magnitude of the total force exerted by the track on the particle.
[15 Marks]

(b) Determine the deceleration of the particle.

[10 Marks]

Figure 4

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