Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE1100 : Engineering Mechanics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Aditya Kumar Das
Syllabus
Module I [8 hours]
Introduction: Basic Concepts of Force, Moment and Couple Equilibrium of Coplanar force systems Friction, Belt friction and Screw Jack
Module II [8 hours]
Internal forces in Members of Trusses and (Method of joints, Method of Sections) and Analysis of Frames (Method of Members)
Module III [8 hours]
Properties of Surfaces: Centroid and Moment of Inertia of plane figures, Principle of Virtual Work and application.
Module IV [8 hours]
Kinetics of Rectilinear motion and Curvilinear motion of a particle: D’Alembert’s Principle, Linear Momentum and Impulse, Moment of Momentum, Angular Momentum, Work and Energy, Impact.
Module V [8 hours]
Rigid Body Motion - Kinematics of rotation Equation of motion of a Rotating rigid body, D’Alembert’s Principle for rotation, Resultant Inertia force in Rotation, Compound Pendulum, Energy Equations for rotating bodies, Plane Motion: kinematics of plane motions, Instantaneous Centre of Rotation, Equations of Plane Motion of a rigid body and Energy equations for Plane motion, D’Alembert’s Principle for rotation and plane motion.
Course Objectives
- To learn basic concepts and system of forces.
- To enable students to understand relationship of physical processes, kinetics and kinematics.
- To develop skills to use the basic principles of mechanics in engineering applications.
Course Outcomes
1. To analyze the forces and moments developed in structural members using the theory of equilibrium. <br />2. To introduce the techniques for analyzing internal member forces acting on trusses and frames <br />3. To solve basic problems on centroid, moment of inertia, and the principle of virtual work. <br />4. To apply Newton's law, D’Alembert’s Principle for rotation and plane motion, <br />5. To Evaluate Work and Energy principle, Kinematics of rotation, Equation of motion of a Rotating rigid body, Resultant Inertia force in Rotation,
Essential Reading
- S. P. Timoshenko, D. H. Young, and J. V. Rao, Engineering Mechanics, Tata-McGraw Hill
- R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics), Pearson Education Asia Pvt. Ltd
Supplementary Reading
- F. P. Beer and E. R. Johnston, Mechanics for Engineers (Static & Dynamics), McGraw Hill
- J. L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, Engineering Mechanics (Static & Dynamics), John Wiley