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21BES115/125
B.N.M. Institute of Technology
An Autonomous Institution under VTU
First/Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Model Paper 1
Basic Engineering Science
Duration: 3 Hour Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1. Answer any one full question from Module 1,3,4,5 each (4QX20M=80 Marks)

2. Module 2 is compulsory question (1QX20M=20 Marks).

Module 1
Q. Cognitive
Questions Marks CO PO
No Level
What do you understand by wave energy devices?
1 (a) Discuss oscillating water column type wave power device 6 1 1,2,7 Understand
stating its benefits.
Obtain an expression for the length of a belt when two
1 (b) pulleys of diameters d1 and d2 are at distance ‘x’ apart and 6 1 1,2,7 Apply
are connected by means of an open belt drive.
If you place a 20 teeth gear on the axle of a wheel and
connect it to a 100 teeth driver gear coupled to a motor:
1 (c) 8 1 1,2 Apply
Determine: (a) whether you are gearing up or down? (b)
what is the gear ratio?
OR
Discuss conversion of solar energy into electrical energy
2 (a) using central receiver-heliostat based solar power plant. 6 1 1,2,7 Understand
How do they operate during low or no solar incidence?
Illustrate a differential gear arrangement for an
2 (b) 6 1 1,2,7 Apply
automobile while taking a turn.
A pulley is driven by a flat belt running at a speed of 600
m/min. The coefficient of friction between the pulley and
2 (c) the belt is 0.3 and the angle of lap is 160°. If the 8 1 1,2 Apply
maximum tension in the belt is 700 N; find the power
transmitted by a belt.
Module 2
What is a taper? Discuss the process involved to produce
3 (a) 6 2 1,2 Understand
a ‘taper’ on lathe by swiveling the compound slide.
Illustrate polar robot configuration and mention its
3 (b) 6 2 1,2,5 Apply
applications.
The dimensions of the turning profile shown in figure 3
3 (c) 8 2 1,2,5 Apply
(c). Write a CNC Part program.
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Figure 3 (c)
Module 3
Why casting is preferred over other methods of
4 (a) 6 3 1,2 Understand
production? Give reasons.
Why coated electrode is preferred over bare electrode?
4 (b) 6 3 1,2 Apply
Mention the constituents of electrode flux coatings.
Illustrate about pre build, part build, and post build
4 (c) 8 3 1,2,5 Apply
process of Stereolithography (SLA).
OR
Illustrate the principle of TIG welding process stating its
5 (a) 6 3 1,2 Understand
applications.
Discuss about various FDM materials and applications of Understand
5 (b) 7 3 1,2,5
FDM.
What are the reasons for companies to automate their Understand
5 (c) 7 3 1,2,5
operations? Illustrate with an example.
Module 4
Two forces acting on a body are 500 N and 1000 N as
shown in Figure Q6(a). Determine the third force “F”
such that the resultant of all the three forces is 1000 N
directed at 45° to ‘x’ axis

6 (a) 10 4 1,2 Apply

The forces acting on 1m length of a dam shown in figure

Q. 6(b). Determine the resultant force acting on the dam.
Calculate the point of intersection of resultant with the
6 (b) base. The dame is safe if the resultant force passes 10 4 1,2 Apply
through middle third of the base OC. Verify it is a safe
design or not?
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OR
Three forces acting on a hook are as shown in Figure
Q.7(a). Find the direction of the fourth force of
magnitude 100 N such that the hook is pulled in X-
direction only. Find the resultant force.

7 (a) 10 4 1,2 Apply

Determine the magnitude, direction and point of

application of the resultant force for the system of
coplanar forces shown in Figure 7(b). Locate position
w.r.t O?

7 (b) 10 4 1,2 Apply

Module 5
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Calculate the centroid of the lamina shown in figure

8 a.

8 (a) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 8a.
Compute the inclination of member AB and tensions in the
strings AB, BC, CD shown in Figure 8 b.

8(b) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 8b.
OR
Locate the centroid of the area shown in figure.

9 (a) 12 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 9(a)
Determine the moment of inertia of triangle by method of
9 (b) 8 5 1,2 Apply
integration.
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21BES115/125
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 1,3,4,5 each (4QX20M=80 Marks)

2. Module 2 is compulsory question (1QX20M=20 Marks).

Module 1
Q. Cognitive
Questions Marks CO PO
No Level
Illustrate the principle of electric power generation using tidal barrages
1 (a) 6 1 1,2,7 Understand
stating its potential uses.
Obtain a relation for finding velocity ratio of a gear train which does not
1 (b) 6 1 1,2 Apply
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 kN, 8 1 1,2 Apply
calculate the initial tension in the drive.
OR
2 (a) Illustrate how flat plate collector is used for solar water heating. 6 1 1,2,7 Understand
Obtain an expression for finding the length of a belt when two pulleys of
2 (b) diameters d1 and d2 are rotating in opposite directions with a centre 6 1 1,2 Apply
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; gear S to
2 (c) driven shaft, Q and R are compound gears, Q meshes with P, R meshes 8 1 1,2 Apply
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 industrial
3 (b) 6 2 1,2,5 Apply
robot.
The dimensions of the turning profile shown in figure 3 (c). Write a CNC
3 (c) 8 2 1,2,5 Apply
Part program.
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Figure 3 (c)
Module 3
What do you understand by casting defect? How these are caused?
4 (a) 6 3 1,2 Understand
Suggest the suitable remedies.
4 (b) Illustrate the principle of MIG welding process stating its applications. 7 3 1,2 Apply
4 (c) Discuss the application of binder jetting for 3D printing of metal parts. 7 3 1,2,5 Apply
OR
What are the three different types of oxy-acetylene flames and for what
5 (a) 7 3 1,2 Understand
applications these are used?
Discuss three types of automation systems relative to production quantity Understand
5 (b) 7 3 1,2,5
and product variety.
Illustrate laminated object manufacturing process and discuss the Understand
5 (c) 6 3 1,2,5
principle and effect of process parameters on the final quality of product.
Module 4
Forces are transmitted by two members as shown in Figure Q.6(a). If the
resultant of these forces is 1400 N directed vertically up, determine the
values of angles 𝛼 and 𝛽

6 (a) 10 4 1,2 Apply

Four forces act on a 700 mm x 375 mm plate as shown in Figure Q.6(b).

Find (i) the resultant of these forces (ii) locate the point where the line of
6 (b) action of the resultant intersects the edge AB of the plate. 10 4 1,2 Apply
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OR
Determine the resultant force acting on the structure at point O both in
magnitude and direction. Refer to Figure Q.7(a).

7 (a) 10 4 1,2 Apply

Q .7 (a)
The system of forces acting on a triangular plate is as shown in Figure
Q.7(b). Determine the magnitude, direction of the resultant and its
position with respect to ‘O

7 (b) 10 4 1,2 Apply

Q. 7(b)
Module 5
Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam loaded as shown in
8 (a) 8 5 1,2 Apply
figure 8a
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Figure 8(a)
Determine the centroid of the area shown in Figure 8b.

8 (b) 12 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 8(b)
OR
Cylinder ‘A’ of diameter 200 mm and cylinder B of diameter 300 mm are
placed in a trough as shown in Figure Q.7(b). 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

9 (a) 12 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 9(a)
Determine the moment of inertia of semicircle about centroidal axes by
9 (b) 8 5 1,2 Apply
method of integration.
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21BES115/125
B.N.M. Institute of Technology
An Autonomous Institution under VTU
First/Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Model Paper 3
Basic Engineering Science
Duration: 3 Hour Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1. Answer any one full question from Module 1,3,4,5 each (4QX20M=80 Marks)

2. Module 2 is compulsory question (1QX20M=20 Marks).

Module 1
Q. Cognitive
Questions Marks CO PO
No Level
How does solar pond work? Discuss the application of
1 (a) 6 1 1,2,7 Understand
solar pond for electric power generation.
Obtain a relation for finding the speed ratio of an
1 (b) inverted gear train. Mention the applications of an 6 1 1,2 Apply
inverted gear train.
Two pulleys, one 450 mm diameter and the other 200
mm diameter are on parallel shafts 1.95 m apart and are
connected cross. What power can be transmitted by the
1 (c) belt drive when the larger pulley rotates at 200 rev/min, 8 1 1,2 Apply
if the maximum permissible tension in the belt is 1.5
kN, and the coefficient of friction between the belt and
pulley is 0.25?
OR
How are winds formed? Illustrate the operation of
2 (a) horizontal axis wind turbine for conversion of wind 6 1 1,2,7 Understand
energy into electrical power.
2 (b) Why is belt drive not a positive drive? Justify. 6 1 1,2 Apply
A 30 teeth gear on the axle of a wheel is connected to a
2 (c) 120 teeth driver gear. Determine the speed and torque 8 1 1,2 Apply
required for of the wheel to turn relative to the gear?
Module 2
When do you recommend climb milling and up milling?
3 (a) 6 2 1,2 Understand
Illustrate the same.
Discuss the function of ‘sensors’ and ‘actuators’ used in
3 (b) 6 2 1,2,5 Apply
industrial robots?
The dimensions of the turning profile shown in figure 3
3 (c) 8 2 1,2,5 Apply
(c). Write a CNC Part program.
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Figure 3 (c)
Module 3
Where the brazing is preferred over soldering? Illustrate
4 (a) 6 3 1,2 Understand
the process.
Whether programmable automation offers flexibility to
4 (b) 7 3 1,2,5 Apply
deal with variations in product configuration? Justify.
What are the applications of FDM models? Give an
4 (c) 7 3 1,2,5 Apply
example.
OR
Illustrate the principle of an electric arc welding process
5 (a) 7 3 1,2 Understand
stating its applications.
What is the function of shielding gases in TIG and MIG
5 (b) welding process? Compare TIG and MIG welding in 7 3 1,2 Apply
respect to their field of applications.
Discuss about various binder jetting materials along
5 (c) 6 3 1,2 Apply
with its applications.
Module 4
What are the applications of Artificial Intelligence in
6 (a) 6 4 1,2 Apply
the field of Civil Engineering
Two cables which have known tensions T1 = 2 kN and
T2 = 4 kN are attached at the point B of a mast AB. A
third cable BC is used as a guy wire and is attached at
B. Determine the required tension in cable BC, so that
the resultant of the forces exerted by the three cables
will be vertical. Also find the magnitude of the
resultant. Refer Figure Q.6(b).

6 (b) 7 4 1,2 Apply

Determine the resultant of the force system acting on

6 (c) 7 4 1,2 Apply
the plate as shown in Figure Q.6(c) with respect to A
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OR
What are the scope of different branches of Civil
7 (a) 6 4 1,2 Apply
Engineering
A body is subjected to the three forces as shown in
Figure Q7(c). If possible, determine the direction of the
force “F” so that the resultant is in ‘x’ direction, when
(i) F = 5000 N, (ii) F = 3000 N

7 (b) 7 4 1,2 Apply

The coplanar forces are acting on a lamina as show in

Figure Q.7(c), where the side of each square is 1 m. Find
the magnitude and position of the resultant.

7 (c) 7 4 1,2 Apply

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Module 5
Two smooth spheres rest between two vertical columns
as shown in Figure 8(a). The larger and smaller spheres
weigh respectively 1200 N and 360 N. The diameters of
the larger and smaller spheres are 36 cm and 16 cm
respectively. Find the reactions at 1, 2, 3 and 4.

8 (a) 12 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 8(a)
A simply supported beam of span 6 m is subjected to
loading as shown in Figure 8(b). Determine the
reactions at A and B.

8 (b) 8 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 8(b)
OR
A string ABCD is tied at A and D to hooks as shown in
Figure 9(a). At C, weight of 433 N is a suspended. And
at B, an unknown weight W is suspended such that BC
is horizontal and AB and CD are inclined at 45° and
60°, respectively, to the horizontal. Determine the
tensions in AB, BC and CD and find the magnitude W

9 (a) 8 5 1,2 Apply

Figure 9(a)
Calculate the reaction at the hinge and the tension for
9 (b) 12 5 1,2 Apply
the structure shown in Figure 9(b)
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Figure 9(b)
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21BES115/125
B.N.M. Institute of Technology
An Autonomous Institution under VTU
First and Second Semester BE Degree Examination
Model Paper 4
Basic Engineering Sciences
Duration: 3 Hour Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1. Answer any one full question from Module 1,3,4,5 (4Q x 20M = 80 Marks)

2. Module 2 is compulsory question (1Q x 20M = 20 Marks).

Module 1
Cognitive
Q. No Questions Marks CO PO
Level
Illustrate any one tidal energy conversion Understand
1 (a) 6 1 1,2,7
process with sketch
Explain Open belt drive and cross belt drive
1 (b) arrangement. Explain Slip and creep in belt 8 1 1,2 Understand
drive
The gearing of a machine tool is shown in Fig.1
The motor shaft is connected to gear A and
rotates at 850 r.p.m. The gear wheels B, C, D
and E are fixed to parallel shafts rotating
together. The final gear F is fixed on the output
shaft. What is the speed of gear F ? The number
of teeth on each gear are as given below :
A B C D E F
40 65 30 95 15 50
1 (c) 6 1 1,2 Apply

Fig 1

OR
Explain wave energy conversion. Mention its Understand
2 (a) 8 1 1,2,7
application
Derive an expression for length of open belt Apply
2 (b) 6 1 1,2
drive
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Explain working principle of reverted and Understand

2 (c) 6 1 1,2
epicyclic gear train with relevant sketches
Module 2
Explain Knurling and Slot milling operation Understand
3 (a) 6 2 1,2
with a neat sketch
Write CNC turning program for the Sketch
shown in fig 2 for speed of 500 rpm.

Apply
3 (b) 8 2 1,2,5

Fig 2
Explain Sensors and Grippers in Robot. Understand
3 (c) 6 2 1,2,5
Mention applications of Robots in industry
Module 3
Explain with neat sketch Brazing & mention Understand
4 (a) 6 3 1,2
advantages and Disadvantages.
Explain Stereo lithography process and Understand
4 (b) 8 3 1,2,5
mention its merits and demerits
Classify automation and mention the need for Apply
4 (c) 6 3 1,2,5
automation
OR
Explain any Sand moulding process and list Understand
5 (a) 6 3 1,2
casting defects
Compare Binder jetting and material jetting Apply
5 (b) 8 3 1,2,5
and Mention its Advantages and Disadvantages
Explain Arc wlding Process with a neat sketch Understand
5 (c) 6 3 1,2
and mention its applications
Module 4
Three forces of magnitude 40 kN, 15 kN and 20
kN are acting at a point O as shown in Fig. 3.
The angles made by 40 kN, 15 kN and 20 kN Apply
6 (a) 10 4 1,2
forces with X-axis are 60°, 120° and 240°
respectively. Determine the magnitude and
direction of the resultant force.
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Fig 3
A body weighing 16 kN is supported from a
fixed point by a string 10 cm and is kept at rest
by a horizontal force P at a distance of 6 cm
from the vertical line drawn through the point
of suspension. Find the tension in the string and
the value of P, refer figure 4

6(b) Apply
10 4 1,2

Fig 4
OR
A system of forces are acting on T shaped
member as shown in Fig. 5. Determine
magnitude and direction of resultant.

Apply
7 (a) 10 4 1,2

Fig 5
Explain Electronic Distance measuring
Devices(EDM), Geographic Information Apply
7 (b) 10 4 1,2
system (GIS) and Remote sensing in civil
engineering applications
Module 5
A uniform lamina shown in Fig. 6. Determine
the centre of gravity of the lamina. All Apply
8 (a) 10 5 1,2
dimensions are in mm
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Fig 6
Compute the moment of inertia of the area
shown in fig 7 about reference axis.

8 (b) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Fig 7
OR
Determine Centroid of the given Area in fig 8

9 (a) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Fig 8
Determine moment of inertia of a section
shown in fig 9 about centroidal axis. Calculate
least radius of Gyration for the section.

9 (b) 10 5 1,2 Apply

Fig 9