DR.

VITHALRAO VIKHE PATIL FOUNDATION’S

D.V.V.P. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AHMEDNAGAR
UNIT TEST – 3
SUBJECT: Engineering Mechanics DIV: FE (B)
TIME: 30 Min MARKS: 20

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Solve any four
2) Assume suitable data wherever necessary
Q1. Two beams AB & DE are hinged at A & D respectively and supported as shown. Find the
magnitude and direction of reactions offered by supports D & E for the loading. [5]

20KN/m

A B 50KN

C 60º

D F E

1.5m 0.5m 0.5m 0.5m 30º

1.5m

Q2. Find forces in the members BC, FC & FE of the truss shown in the figure. Calculate the
reactions at the supports A & D. [5]

A 3m B 3m C

4m 444m 444

F E E 3m D

25KN 10KN
Q3. Determine the magnitude of the resultant and its location with respect to origin O as shown
in Fig. [5]

Q4. An electric pole OA of height 30 m is held by three ropes to a pin at A and anchored at B, C
and D as shown in fig. If the tension in rope AC is 2.6 kN, determine the vertical force P exerted
by the pole on the pin at A. [5]

Q5. Determine the reactions at the contact points for the system shown. [5]

100N 300N

Q P (Radius R2 = 30mm)

(Radius R1 = 20mm) R

S
90mm