Course Title : Mechanics of Solis

Course code : 110010

State Program Facilitating Unit (SPFU), TEQIP - II

Institutions
Course Title : Mechanics of Solids
Course Code :
B.E. Semester: I/II
Degree Programs in which
this course is offered
B.E. Semester I/II

1.

10+2 level certificate as per

AICTE guidelines

Pre-requisite Course
Co-requisite Course
Type of Course
Course Difficulty level
Course offered in
Academic year

Core
2013 - 2014

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching Scheme
(In Hours)
L

2
0
Legends:

2.

SS

Total
Credits
(L+T+P)
C

Theory Marks
ESE

Examination Scheme
Practical Marks

Total
Marks

PA

ESE
PA
Pr/Viva
200
2
3
70
30
50
50
L - Lecture; T - Tutorial/Teacher Guided Student Activity; P - Practical; SS Self Study;
C - Credit; ESE - End Semester Examination; PA - Progressive Assessment

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course introduces students to the analysis of static systems encountered in
engineering design practice. It provides of the basic principles that govern the rigid and
deformable bodies and its application to solution of engineering problems.

3.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

4.

The course is aimed to develop the understanding of basic concepts of mechanics.

It imparts knowledge to convert complex engineering problems into simple system using
free body diagram and equilibrium conditions.
The course provides fundamental understanding of different forms of structural elements,
their resisting mechanism and resulting mechanical response in terms of stress and strain.
COURSE OUTCOMES

After learning the course the students will be able to:

CO-1 Solve practical problems of engineering by applying fundamental principles of
mechanics & principles of equilibrium.
CO-2 Determine the centroid and moment of inertia of a different geometrical shape.
CO-3 Calculate stability of systems using fundamental of friction and its importance
through simple applications.
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CO-4 Determine stresses and strains condition under axial & thermal loads.
CO-5 Apply principles of statics to analyse statically determinate beams.
CO-6 Solve machine parameters for simple machines and understand their working
mechanism.

COURSE DETAILS
Unit - 1

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)
Topics and
Sub-topics

Unit - 2

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)
Topics and
Sub-topics

Unit - 3

Introduction& Fundamentals of Statics:

Understand forces & force system

Analyse problem related to mechanics using equilibrium conditions

Scalar and Vector Quantities, composition and resolution of forces & Force
system. Principles of statics, moments and couples & their properties,
combination of coplanar couples and forces, equilibrant, equilibrium, free
body diagrams, analytical conditions of equilibrium for coplanar force
systems & related problems.
Center of gravity and Moment of inertia

Understand of Concept of Centre of gravity and centroid.

Apply various theorems to determine surface area and volume of
solids
Synthesis most effective section for given area using axes theorems

Center of gravity of lines, plane areas, volumes and bodies, Pappus

Guildinus theorems, moment of inertia, radius of gyration of areas, parallel
& perpendicular axes theorems.
Friction

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)

Topics and
Sub-topics

Theory of friction, static and sliding friction, laws of friction, angle and
coefficient of friction, inclined plane friction, ladder friction.

Understand necessity and drawbacks off friction in day-to-day life

problems.
Apply concept of friction in related problems.

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Unit 4

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)

Topics and
Sub-topics

Unit 5

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)

Topics and
Sub-topics

Unit 6

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)
Topics and
Sub-topics

Course code : 110010

Simple stresses & strains:

Understand mechanical properties and behaviour of materials under

axial and shear load.
Apply equilibrium and consistency condition in analysing stress &
strain condition for composite section under axial and thermal load.

Elastic, plastic, brittle, ductile, homogeneous and isotropic materials;

Behaviour of material under axial and shear loads, Modulus of elasticity,
limits of elasticity and proportionality, yield limit, ultimate strength, strain
hardening,
Basic definitions of stress : Linear, shear, bending, torsion, in-plane
Strains: Linear, shear, lateral, thermal and volumetric
Poissons ratio, Bulk Modulus, modulus of rigidity, relationship between
various elastic constants
Analysis of prismatic & composite sections under axial and thermal loads.
Applications of fundamentals of statics to Statically determinate beams:

Analyse support reactions of beams subjected to external loading

Understand Relation between intensity of load, shear force and
bending moment
Evaluate internal forces along the beam and their graphical
representation

Types of loads, supports and beams; Determination of support reactions,

Bending moment and shear force, Relationship between loading, shear force
& bending moment, Bending moment and shear force diagrams for beams
subjected to concentrated loads, uniformly distributed loads, couples and
their combinations; Point of contraflexure.
Simple Lifting Machines

Understand concepts of lifting machines

Validate and apply law of Machine

Introduction to simple lifting machines, Velocity ratio, mechanical advantage,

efficiency and reversibility of machines.
Law of Machine, Application of law of machine to simple machines such as
levers, pulley and pulley system, wheel and differential axle, Single purchase
crab, simple screw jack.

Program Outcomes
1. Survey, map, data collection and plan layouts for buildings and other structures like bridges,
dams and roads
2. Conduct geo-technical investigations to suggest suitable type of foundation.
3. Specify materials used in construction
4. Analyse various elements of structures subjected to different types of loading
5. Design concrete and steel structures for buildings, water storage, industries, Irrigation systems
and pavements
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6. Assessment of safety of structures under hazardous loading conditions such as earthquake and
wind.
7. Understand the impact of land, water, air and noise pollution and design water, sewerage and
industrial effluent treatment systems.
8. Analyze water resources and hydrological systems to estimate safe flood discharges and
assured withdrawals.
9. Understand modern management and construction techniques to complete the projects within
the stipulated period and funds.

4. MAPPING OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Course
Outcome
CO-1
CO-2
CO-3
CO-4
CO-5
CO-6

PO
1

PO PO PO
2
3
4
*
*
*

*
*

PO
5
*
*
*
*
*

PO PO PO PO
6
7
8
9
*

*
*

5. COURSE TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Lectures Interactive Laboratory Case
Field
(hrs)
Tutorial
(hrs)
Discussion Trip
In/out of
(hrs)
(hrs)
(hrs)
Class
In/Out

Projects
(hrs)

Web
Oth
Based
ers
Learning (hrs)
(hrs)

32

06

04

12

14

02

02

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Note: The activities given above are suggestive list. Course designer/faculty can use other
activities is required and specify before commencing of course.
6. SUGGESTED LESSION PLAN (THEORY)
Unit

I
II
III
IV
V
VI

Unit Title
Teaching
Hours
07
05
04
08
08
04
36

Fundamentals of Statics
Center of gravity and Moment of inertia
Friction
Simple stresses & strains
Shear force & bending moment
Simple lifting Machines
Total

7. ASSESSMENT SCHEME (Including Rationale)

A break up of Internal assessment and Final examination should be provided

It should be clearly stated that what is required to pass the course and also the
requirement for progression
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A breakdown of each of the component with their weight and it will be due should be
clearly stated

Internal Break up
Task
1. Class attendance &
Participation

Time
03hrs./wk

Description
Progressive
assessment

Weight
10 marks
20 marks

2. Group Projects &

Presentation

01hr/alt.
wk.

Model Making,
case study

10 marks

3. Assignments

01hr/alt.
wk

Minimum 5
Problems on each
topic

20 marks

4. Lab. work/ Field trips

01 hr/wk.

Experiments
& Group
Discussion and
Quiz

20 marks

5. Final Exams

Final Examination Plan

Unit

Unit Title

Distribution of Theory Marks

Cognitive level
(Blooms taxonomy)
U An Ap E
Sy
Total
Marks

R
I
II
III
IV
V
VI

Fundamentals of Statics
Center of gravity and Moment of
inertia
Friction
Simple stresses & strains
Shear force & bending moment
Simple Lifting Machines
Total

04
03
02

07
05

04
05

04
07
07

07

30

12

07
05

03
00

12

16

00

70

Legends: R = Remember; U = Understand; Ap = Apply; An = Analysis; E = Evaluation, Sy = Synthesis, as per

(Blooms revised taxonomy)

8.

SUGGESTED LIST OF EXERCISES/PRACTICAL

The practical/exercises should be properly designed and implemented with an attempt to develop
different types of skills so that students are able to acquire the competency. Following is the list
of experiments for guidance.
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S. No.

Unit
No.

Practical/Exercise

1
2
3

1
1
5

6
7
8

4
4
6

Equilibrium of coplanar concurrent forces

Equilibrium of coplanar nonconcurrent forces
Equilibrium of coplanar parallel forces: Determination
of reactions of simply supported beam
Determination of coefficient of static friction using
inclined plane
Determination of compression test on
(a) Metals mild steel and cast iron
(b) Timber along and parallel to the grains
Determination of tensile strength of metals
Determination of shear strength of metals
Determination of parameters of machines (Any one)
(a) Wheel and differential axles
(b) Single purchase crab
(c) System of pulleys
(d) Simple screw jack
Total

Apprx.
Hrs.
Required
01
02
01
02
02

02
02
02

14

9. SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

1. Prepare the assembly of three or more members with in-built spring balance in each
member. Apply load at one joint and study the variation in load in all members.
2. Compare actual volume of water in a glass/jug with theorical volume determined by
Pappus Guildinus Theorem.
3. Visit any of machine laboratory of your institute, see the working of particular machine,
observe the friction, suggests the measure to reduce friction.
4. Choose any ten materials. Arrange them in the order of modulus of elasticity.
5. Draw a square grid on highly elastic material, pull in one direction. Observe increase in
length of grid lines in the direction of force and reduction in length of grid lines in the
direction perpendicular to the force. Observe change in shape of grid.
6. Take photographs of various types of beam and identify its type and support conditions.
7. Take photographs of at least two lifting mechanisms and explain its working.

10.

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

A. List of Books:

Course Title : Mechanics of Solis

Course code : 110010

S.
Title of Books
No.
1
Engineering Mechanics (Statics)

Author

Publication

Beer and Johnston

Applied Mechanics

S. B. Junnarkar & H. J. Shah

Mechanics of Structure Vol. I

S. B. Junnarkar & H. J. Shah

Mechanics of Materials

Beer and Johnston

McGraw-Hill
Publications
Charotar
Publishing
House Pvt.
Ltd.
Charotar
Publishing
House Pvt.
Ltd.
McGraw-Hill
Publications

B. Learning Websites

http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IITKANPUR/engg_mechanics/ui/TableofContents.html
http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IITROORKEE/strength%20of%20materials/homepage.htm
http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IITDelhi/Mechanics%20Of%20Solids/
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/civil-and-environmental-engineering/1-050-engineeringmechanics-i-fall-2007/lecture-notes/
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/civil-and-environmental-engineering/1-050-solidmechanics-fall-2004/lecture-notes/

C. List of Software (preferably open source)

D. List of Major Equipment with broad specifications

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Force table
Board for Non coplanar force system
Beam set up
Friction set up
Universal testing machine with shear attachment
Lifting machines : Wheel and differential axles, Single purchase crab, System of pulleys,
Simple screw jack (Any One)