Introduction - Units and Dimensions - Vectorial representation of forces and moments – Coplanar Forces - Laws of Mechanics - Lame’s theorem, Resolution and Composition of forces -Equilibrium of a particle - Principle of transmissibility - Free body diagram
Types of supports and their reactions -requirements of stable equilibrium -Moments and Couples- -Vectorial representation of moments and couples - -Varignon’s theorem and applications–Forces in space -Equilibrium of a particle in space - Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in three dimensions
Determination of centroid of areas, volumes and mass – moment of inertia of plane - Parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis theorem -product of inertia- mass moment of inertia.
Displacements, Velocity and acceleration, their relationship - Relative motion –Curvilinear motion-Newton’s law-Work Energy Equation of particles
Friction force - Laws of sliding friction - equilibrium analysis of simple systems with sliding friction -wedge friction-. Rolling resistance -Translation and Rotation of Rigid Bodies –Velocity and acceleration
Reference Book:
VelaMurali,“EngineeringMechanics”, Oxford University Press (2010) D.P.Sharma “Engineering Mechanics”, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi2010. Dr.I.SGujral “Engineering Mechanical” second edition, 2011, Lakshmi Publication (P).Ltd. Arthur P.Boresi and Richard J.Schmidt, “Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics”, Thomson Asia Private Limited, Singapore, 2010. Hibbeller, R.C., “Engineering Mechanics”, 14th edition, Prentice hall (2016).
Text Book:
Beer, F.P and Johnston Jr. E.R. “Vector Mechanics for Engineers”, McGraw-Hill Education 11th Edition (India) Pvt Ltd. (2016). J.L.Meriam& L.G. Karidge, Engineering Volume I) and Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 8th edition, Wiley student edition, 2016
