Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Engineering Mechanics Engineering Mechanics is basically a branch of mechanics, associated with the study of effect of forces acting on rigid bodies. Such forces may keep a body or bodies in rest or in motion. Ifa body remains in rest condition, it means the net effect of all forces acting is zero; this condition of the body is termed as static or equilibrium. However, if the body moves, it means an unbalanced force is acting and causing the motion; this condition of body is termed as dynamics. Thus, engineering mechanics is mainly concerned with the effect of forces on rigid body. However, mechanics is broadly classified into various categories depending upon type (nature) of bodies influenced by forces. The bodies may be solid (rigid or deformable) or fluid. A pictorial chart describing mechanics is given below: Mechanics ‘on solids Solid Mechanics Fluid Mechanics igid body | Deformable body Engg; Mechanics Strength of Material tncompressible Compressible Fluids Fluids (yraatics) Gases) Statics Dynamics Kinematics Kinetics Fig. 1.1 Pictorial chart describing Mechanics