Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur

Even Semester 2012 2013 Course Handout

Date:02.02.2013

Course No. : Course Title : Course Instructor : Instructor-in-charge :

ME 2151 Engineering Mechanics K.Karthikeyan, K.Arunkumar,A.Muthulakshmanan K.Karthikeyan

3003

Scope and Objective of the Course: To understand the vectorial and scalar representation of forces and moments,static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies both in two dimensions and three dimensions. To understand the principle of work and energy. To understand the laws of motion,kinematics of motion and the interrelationship Reference Books [RB]: 1. R.K.Bansal Course Plan / Schedule:
S.No

Topics to be covered

Learning objectives

Ref. to Text Book

No. of lectures

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Basics&Staics of particles Introduction ,Units&Dimensions Laws of Mechanics, Lames Theorem, Parallelogram and triangular law of forces Vectors Vectorial representation of forces and moments Vector operations: additions, subtraction, dot product, cross product Coplanar Forces Resolution and Composition of forces Equilibrium of a particle Forces in space Equilibrium of a particle in space Equivalent systems of forces Principle of transmissibility

To know the basics of particles and obtain the knowledge and importance of units and dimensions To understand the concepts of mechanics from the laws and thermos. To analyze the forces in easiest way by knowing the Parallelogram and triangular laws To understand the Vectorial representation of forces To understand the Vector operations To know the force systems To know the Resolution and Composition of forces To understand the concept of equilibrium To understand the concept of equilibrium To understand the Equivalent systems -

R1,R5 R14-R17 R2-4 R18 R20-25 R31 R25-R30 R 65 R 85 R 86 R 88

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

12 13

Single equivalent force. EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES: Free body diagram Types of supports and their reactions requirements of stable equilibrium Moments and Couples Moment of a force about a point and about an axis Vectorial representation of moments and couples Scalar components of a moment Varignons theorem Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in two dimensions Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in three dimensions

To know the importance of free body diagram To understand the supports and their
reactions

R 88 R 97R110 R 114 R 115 R 115 R 116 R 116R117 R 117R119 R 119 R 119

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1

14 15

To understand the requirements of

stable equilibrium

16 17

To know about moments and couples To understand the Equilibrium of Rigid

bodies in two dimensions

18 19

20 21 22

R 121 R 125

To understand the Equilibrium of Rigid

bodies in tthree dimensions
To know the properties of surfaces and solids

23 24 25

Problems Problems
PROPERTIES OF SURFACES AND SOLIDS: Determination of Areas and Volumes First moment of area and the Centroid of sections Rectangle from integration First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections - circle from integration First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections - triangle from integration First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections - T section, by using standard formula First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections I section, by using standard formula First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections Angle section by using standard formula First moment of area and the Centroid of Hollow Sections by using standard formula second and product

R 126-139 R 126-139 R 264

1 1 1

26

To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of sections Rectangle from integration To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections - circle from integration To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections - triangle from integration To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections - T section, by using standard formula To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections I section, by using standard formula To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of Sections Angle section by using standard formula To Calculate the First moment of area and the Centroid of Hollow Sections by using standard formula To Calculate the second and product

R 266

27

R 268

28

R 269

29

R 281

30

R 282

31

R 283

1 1

32

R 284

33

Evaluation scheme Internal Assesment

EC No. Evaluation Components Duration Weightage Date & Time Venue

13 14

15 16 17

Unit Test I Unit Test II Unit Test III Unit Test IV Unit Test V Model Exam Assignment Attendance Percentage

1.30hr 1.30hr 1.30hr 1.30hr 1.30hr 3hr 1 month Continous

15%

20% 10% 20%

29/02/2012

I.

Slip Test Portions:

Slip Test 1: Lames Theorem Problem Slip test 2: FBD Problem Slip test 3: Centroid and Moment of Inertia of I section , T Section and Z Section Slip test 4: problems related to Impact of Elastic bodies. Slip test 5 : problems related to Belt Friction. II. Assignment topic: Vector Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division. III. Part-A Question with answer will be issued by the instructor on completion of each unit.

Timings for chamber consultation: Students should contact the Course Instructor in her/his chamber during lunch break. Notices: All notices will be displayed on the Department Notice Board.

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Instructor-In-Charge

Instructor