MEE2002 Strength of Materials L T P J C

Pre-requisite : MEE1002 2 1 2 0 4
Module Topics L Hrs SLO
1 Simple Stresses and strains: Definition/derivation of normal stress, 4 1,2,5,1
shear stress and normal strain and shear strain – Stre ss-strain diagram 4
for brittle and ductile materials - Poisson’s ratio & volumetric strain –
Elastic constants – relationship between elastic constants and
Poisson’s ratio – Generalised Hook’s law – Deformation of simple and
compound bars – Strain energy – Resilience – Gradual, sudden,
impact and shock loadings – thermal stresses.
2 Bi-axial Stress system: Introduction – Stresses on an inclined section 4 1,9,11,
of a bar under axial loading – compound stresses – Normal and 18
tangential stresses on an inclined plane for biaxial stresses – Two
perpendicular normal stresses accompanied by a state of simple shear
– Mohr’s circle of stresses – Principal stresses and strains – Analytical
and graphical solutions, Theories of Failure.
3 Shear Force and Bending Moment: Definition of beam – Types of 4 1,2,5,9
beams – Concept of shear force and bending moment – S.F and B.M
diagrams for cantilever, simply supported and overhanging beams
subjected to point loads, uniformly distributed loads, uniformly varying
loads and combination of these loads – Point of contra flexure –
Relation between S.F., B.M and rate of loading at a section of a beam.
4 Stresses in beams: Theory of simple bending – Assumptions – 4 1,2,5,1
Derivation of bending equation - Neutral axis – Determination of 2
bending stresses – section modulus of rectangular and circular sections
(Solid and Hollow), I, T, Angle and Channel sections – Design of
simple beam sections, Shear Stresses: Derivation of formula – Shear
stress distribution across various beams sections like rectangular,
circular, triangular, I, T angle sections.
5 Deflection of beams: Deflection of beams by Double integration 4 1,5,7,9,
method – Macaulay’s method – Area moment theorems for 17,18
computation of slopes and deflections in beams – Conjugate beam
method.
6 Torsion: Introduction to Torsion – derivation of shear strain – 4 1,5,9,1
Torsion formula – stresses and deformations in circular and hollow 1,18
shafts – Stepped shafts – shafts fixed at the both ends – Design of
shafts according to theories of failure, Stresses in helical springs.
7 Columns: Theory of columns – Long column and short column - 4 1,9,17,
Euler’s formula – Rankine’s formula. 18
Thin and thick cylinders: Thin cylinders and shells – deformation of
thin cylinders and shells – thick cylindrical shell – Lame’s equation.
8 Contemporary Discussion 2 2
Total Lecture Hours
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and 30
computer models to lecture, Industrial Visit, challenging assignments, minimum
of 2 guest lectures by industry experts.
Tutorial 15 1,2,7,9,
Tutorial class for Module 1 (3 hours) 12,17,1
Tutorial class for Module 2 (1 hour) 8,19
Tutorial class for Module 3 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 4 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 5 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 6 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 7 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 8 (1 hour)

# A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class.

Another 6 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as home work.
# Mode: Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online
Discussion Forums, Assignments
Laboratory 30 1, 2, 4,
1. Evaluation of Engineering Stress/Strain diagram on different materials 5, 6, 7,
(ductile and brittle) and different shapes in geometry (bars and flat) under 14
tension.
2. Comprehension of different cross sections of beam on bending stress.
3. Deflection test – Verification of Maxwell theorem.
4. Comparison of hardness values of Steel, Copper and Aluminium using
Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers hardness measuring machines.
5. Estimation of Spring constant under Tension and Compression.
6. Estimation of Notch Toughness of Steel using Charpy and Izod Impact
Testing Machines.
7. Torsion Test on Mild Steel Rod.
8. Double shear test in U.T.M.
9. Fatigue test on Steel.
10. Strain measurement using Rosette Strain Gauge.
11. Tensile strength of welded joints using UTM.
12. Load measurement using Load indicator and Load coils.

TextBook
1. Ferdinand Beer, Russell Johnston, John T DeWolf (2009), Mechanics of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill
Education.

Reference Books
1. Rowland Richards (2000), Principles of Solid Mechanics, CRC Press.
2. Timoshenko, S.P. and Young, D.H. (2000), Strength of Materials, East West Press Ltd.
3. W. A. Nash and M. C. Potter (2011), Strength of Materials, Fifth Edition, Schaum’s Outline
Series, McGraw-Hill.
4. R.K. Bansal (2010), Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications.
Mode of Evaluation Digital Assignments /Seminars/ Surprise Test
/CAT/FAT
Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 03.03.2016
Compiled by Prof. G. Venkatachalam
Prof. Christo Michael