MARIAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Mechanics of
Materials
Course Handout
Hareesh R
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
hareeshiyer@hotmail.com
sites.google.com/site/hareeshriyer

This course handout comprises the syllabus, module-wise lesson plan, scope and
applications of the course, basic course requirements and citations to reference
materials of 13.504 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS for 5th semester Mechanical
Engineering. The regulations attached at the end of this handout must be strictly
followed by the students until the semester ends.

SYLLABUS (SCHEME 2013)

13.504 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Teaching Scheme: 4(L) - 1(T) - 0(P)

Credits: 4

Course Objective:
To impart concepts of stress and strain analysis in a solid.
To study the methodologies in theory of elasticity at a basic level.
To acquaint with energy methods to solve structural problems.
Module I
Stress at a point symmetry of stress components - normal and tangential components of
stresses on an oblique plane - stress tensor - Cauchys equations - Stress transformation principal stresses and planes - strain at a point - strain tensor - analogy between stress and strain
tensors - strain-displacement relations. Compatibility conditions Stress-strain relations for
isotropic materials Lames constants Relationship between elastic constants.
Module II
2-D problems in elasticity: Plane stress and plane strain problems Airys stress function
solutions by polynomials solutions of elastic problems for given polynomial functions.
Equations in polar coordinates - Axisymmetric problems stresses in thick cylinders Lames
thick cylinder problem - interference fit stresses in rotating discs.
Module III
Energy methods in elasticity: Strain energy of deformation - special cases of a body subjected to
concentrated loads, due to axial force, shear force, bending moment and torque reciprocal
relation - Maxwell reciprocal theorem - Castiglianos first and second theorems - Principle of
virtual work - minimum potential energy theorem complementary energy.
Module IV
Special problems in bending: Unsymmetrical bending curved beams with circular and
rectangular cross section shear centre.
Torsion: Saint Venants theory - Prandtls method - solutions for circular and elliptical cross
sections - membrane analogy - torsion of thin walled open and closed sections - shear flow.
Course Outcome:
After successful completion of the course,

The student should be able to understand how mathematical modelling of problems on

stress analysis is formulated.
To equip the student with an ability to use different methodologies in theory of elasticity
at a basic level.

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MODULE-WISE LESSON PLAN

Module 1
Unit

Sub unit

1.1

1.2
Analysis of Stress
1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

Analysis of Strain

1.7

1.8

Stress strain
relationship

Description
State of Stress at a point [1,2,7]
Symmetry of stress components [1,2,7]
Normal and tangential components of stresses on an oblique
plane and Stress tensor [1-4,7]
Principal stresses and planes [1-4,7]
State of stress referred to Principal axes [1,2,7]
Stress Invariants [1,7]
Mohrs circle for 2D and 3D problems [1,7]
Stress transformations [1,7,9,10]
Planes of maximum shear [1,2,7]
Cauchys equations & stress quadric [1,7]
Plane state of stress [1,2,7]
State of pure shear [1,2,7]
PDEs of equilibrium [1-3,7]
Equilibrium equations in Polar coordinates [1,2,7]
Axisymmetric case of stress [1,2,7]
Plane state of stress in polar coordinates [1,7]
Deformations at and around a point [1,7]
Change in length of a linear element & its components [1,7]
Rectangular strain components [1,2,7]
State of Strain at a point [1,2,7]
Strain tensor [1,2,7]
Interpretation of shear strain components [1,2,7]
Analogy between stress and strain tensors [5,7]
Strain-displacement relations [1,6,7]
Principal strains and principal strain axes [1-7]
Plane state of strain [1,7]
Compatibility conditions [1,2,7]
Strain Invariants [1,7]
Generalized Hookes law [1,2,7,8]
Elastic constants and relation between them [1,7]
Stress strain relations for isotropic materials [1,7]
Displacement equations of equilibrium [1,2,7]

Module 2
Unit
2.1

Sub unit
2-D problems in

Description
Plane stress and plane strain conditions [1,2,7]

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Cartesian
coordinates

2.2
2D problems in
Polar coordinates
2.3

Airys Stress functions [1,2,3,7,12]

Solution by polynomials [1,2,3,7,12]
St. Venants principle & displacement determination
[2,3,7,9]
General equations in polar coordinates [2,7]
Stress distribution symmetrical about an axis [1,2,7]
Lames thick cylinder problem [1,2,6,7]
Interference fit or shrink fit [1,4,7,11]
Rotating disks of uniform thickness [1,2,7,12]
Disks of variable thickness [1,2,7,12]
Stresses in a circular disk [2,7]

Module 3
Unit
3.1

3.2

3.3

Sub unit

Energy methods in

elasticity

Description
Strain energy & complementary energy [1,2,3,4,7,9]
Strain energy by tension / compression [1,2,3,4,7]
Strain energy by shear [1,2,3,4,7]
Strain energy by bending [1,2,3,4,7]
Strain energy by torsion [1,2,3,4,7]
Reciprocal relation [1,3,7]
Maxwells reciprocal theorem [1,3,7]
Castiglianos first theorem for deflection [1,2,4,6,7,9]
Castiglianos second theorem for least work [1,2,4,7]
Principle of virtual work [1,2,3,7]
Total potential energy [3,7]
Minimum potential energy theorem [7,8]

Module 4
Unit
4.1

4.2
4.3

Sub unit

Bending of beams

Torsion

Theories of failure

Description
Straight beams and asymmetrical bending [1,3,6,7,9]
Bending of curved beams [1,7,9]
Shear centre [1,2,4,7,9]
Shear stress in thin walled open sections [1,2,7,9]
Torsion of prismatic bars & Prandtls method [1,2,3,7,9,12]
Torsion in bars with elliptical cross section [1,2,7]
Membrane analogy & shear flow [1,2,3,7,8]
Torsion of thin walled bars & tubes [1,2,4,7,8]
Rankine theory [1,11]
Maximum shear stress theory [1,11]
Maximum elastic strain theory [1,11]
Octahedral shearing stress theory [1,11]

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4.4

Haigh theory [1,11]

von Mises theory [1,11]
Saint Venants principle [1,2,3,7,9,11]
Saint Venant von Mises equations [1,7]

USEFUL REFERENCES / BOOKS

[1] L.S. Srinath, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGraw Hill.
[2] S.P. Timoshenko, J.N. Goodier, Theory of Elasticity, McGraw Hill.
[3] T.H.G. Megson, Aircraft Structures for engineering students, Butterworth-Heinemann.
[4] E.J. Hearn, Mechanics of Materials 1, Butterworth-Heinemann.
[5] L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifshitz, Theory of Elasticity, Pergamon.
[6] A.P. Boresi, R.J Schmidt, O.M. Sidebottom, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Wiley.
[7] S. Jose, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Pentagon.
[8] V.D. da Silva, Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Springer.
[9] F.P. Beer, Mechanics of Materials, McGraw Hill.
[10] R.C. Hibbeler, Mechanics of Materials, Pearson.
[11] R.L. Norton, Machine Design, Pearson.
[12] J.P. Den Hartog, Advanced Strength of Materials, Dover.
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS Why & Where?
Why do we need to learn Mechanics of Materials a.k.a Advanced Mechanics of Solids?
Theory of Elasticity is the basis to perform structural analysis. There are many engineering
problems in which the elementary methods of Strength of Materials or Mechanics of Solids are
inadequate to furnish satisfactory information regarding stress distribution in structures. In the
case of design of bearings, shafts, machines, machine tools, vehicles, aircrafts etc the simple yet
direct approach with the help of elementary knowledge will be insufficient in tackling the
possible engineering problems.
Mechanics of Materials is thus involved in nearly all areas of Mechanical / Design / Civil /
Structural Engineering either directly or indirectly. Some examples of direct involvement are
those where we are concerned with manipulating the design of:

Pressure vessels
Off-shore structures
Pumps and turbines
Aircraft structures
Satellites

Some other examples where the fundamentals of Mechanics of Materials apply are:

Bridges
Roads
Vehicle suspension design
Vibrations
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Finite element analysis (FEA)

and many more .

Everything we deal here are structures. The following course introduces the Theory of Elasticity
from the elementary knowledge of Mechanics of Solids, develops mathematical relations for
various concepts and lays the foundation for performing design and analysis of structures.
ONLINE RESOURCES

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112101095/
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/2-001-mechanics-materials-i-fall2006/index.htm

PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES

Prerequisite
Basics of Vector Mechanics
Strength of Materials a.k.a Mechanics of Solids
Corequisite
Differential equations (PDE)
Prerequisites and Corequisites are strictly enforced.
REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS
1. All students must possess a notebook (longbook size) exclusively for this course when
the sessions are taking place.
2. Assignments must be written and submitted in the college assignment notebook that can
be purchased from the college store.
3. Scientific calculator must be brought in every session irrespective of the use.
4. Attendance during the lecture and tutorial sessions is mandatory.
5. Problem sets from each unit must be solved as Assignments.
6. Problem sets will typically be handed out on Fridays and due the following Friday.
7. DO NOT COPY ASSIGNMENTS FROM OTHER STUDENTS. If found guilty, the
marks for the complete Assignment of the students involved will be set to -1.
8. All students are encouraged to keep a copy of [1] or [2] or [7] for their perusal in the
lecture sessions.
9. Revise the fundamentals of Mechanics of Solids during weekends to sharpen the basic
skills of problem solving.
ALL THE BEST & HAPPY LEARNING M.o.M!!!

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FACULTY PROFILE
Name

HAREESH R

Designation

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Educational Profile

Ph.D
Year
University
Specialization
M.Tech / M.E / M.Sc / M.S
Year
University
Specialization
B.Tech / B.E / B.Sc / B.S
Year
University
Specialization

Nil

M.Tech
2013
University of Kerala
MACHINE DESIGN
B.Tech
2009
University of Kerala
Mechanical Production Engineering

Courses undertaken

Basic Mechanical Engineering (S12) (2014 15)

Numerical Methods (S3) (2014)
Dynamics of Machinery (S6) (2014, 2015)
Computer Aided Design (S6) (2014)
Fluid Mechanics Lab (S4) (2014)
CAD Analysis Lab (S6) (2014, 2015)
Mechanical Engineering Lab (S7) (2014)

Research Interest

Solid Mechanics
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
Mechanical Vibrations
Aerodynamics & Aircraft Structures
Flow Induced Vibrations (FIV)
Composite Mechanics

Contact number(s)

+91 98 46 519139

Email address

hareeshiyer@hotmail.com

Website

sites.google.com/site/hareeshriyer

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