CLE 201 ENGINEERING MECHANICS L 2 T 1 P 0 C 3

Course Prerequisites: MAT-101 Version No. : 1.01 Objectives: 1. To calculate the reactive forces 2. To analyse the structures 3. To know the geometric properties of different cross sections 4. To know the method of virtual work Outcome: Student will be able to 1. Formulate the equilibrium forces 2. Identifying the method of analysis to be used 3. Understand the principles of Virtual work 4. Calculate the sectional properties of the different geometric shapes Contents: Introduction To Mechanics & Equilibrium of Forces Structural Analysis Friction Properties of Surfaces and Solids Virtual Work UNIT I

Fundamental Principles - Vectorial Representation of Forces and Moments Coplanar forces - Resolution and Composition of forces and equilibrium of particles - Forces of a particle in space - Equivalent system of forces - Principle of transmissibility - Single equivalent force - Free body diagram - Equilibrium of rigid bodies in two dimensions and three dimensions UNIT II Plane trusses - Method of joints - Method of sections Tension coefficient method. UNIT III Characteristics of dry friction Problems involving dry friction Wedges Frictional forces on Square threaded screws Flat belt Journal bearing Collar bearing Pivot bearings and Discs Rolling resistance problems involving sliding and rolling frictions. UNIT IV Centroid - First moment of area Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus Second moment of area moment and Product of inertia of plane areas Transfer Theorems - Polar moment of inertia Principal axes Mass moment of inertia UNIT V Definition of work and virtual work Principle of virtual work for a particle and rigid body Principle of virtual work for system of connected rigid bodies Degrees of Freedom - Conservative forces Potential energy Potential energy criteria for equilibrium Types of equilibrium Text Book: 1. Timoshenko.S & Young.D.H, (1998), Engineering Mechanics, McGraw Hill International Edition. Reference Books: 1. Tayal.A.K (2002), Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics , Umesh publications. 2. Irving H. Shames (2003), Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics, Prentice-Hall of India private limited. 3. Lakshmana Rao (2004), Engineering Mechanics Statics & Dynamics, Prentice-Hall of India.

Mode of Evaluation: Assignment, Seminar and Written Examination. Recommended by the Board of Studies on : 31/10/09 Date of approval by the Academic Council : 21/11/09