Uka Tarsadia University

B. Tech
Mechanics of Solids
(030040106/030050106/030130106/030070206/
030060206/030090206/030080206)

1st year
EFFECTIVE FROM June-2012

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A. Prerequisite:

Different forces and its effect on bodies

B. Aim and Objective:

To study about identification of different types of forces, systematic

evaluation of effect of these forces, behaviour of rigid bodies
subjected to various types of forces, at the state of rest or motion of
the particles, as Universe exist due to force only.

C. Subject Code:
030040106/030050106
/030130106/030070206/030060206
/030090206/030080206
D. Total: 78 Hrs.

Subject: Mechanics of Solids

[Lecture: 4

Tutorial: 0

Practical: 2]

E. Detailed Syllabus:

Sr. No.
1.

Topic Name

Weightage (%)
20

1.7
1.8
1.9

Analysis of Stresses And Strain

Scalar and Vector quantities laws of mechanics & system of
units Composition and resolution of vector fundamental
concepts and idealization of mechanics
Force, force systems and resultant
Composition and resolution of force
Resultant of concurrent force systems
Concepts of moment & couple Resultant of non -concurrent
force systems
Equilibrant, equilibrium of forces
Resultant of spatial force system
Equilibrium of particle & rigid body

2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia

Concept of centre of gravity, centre of mass & centroid
Centroid lines, plane areas of volumes and bodies
Pappus-guldinus theorems
Moment of inertia

10

3.

Beams & Principal Stresses and Strain

20

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6

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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8

SF and BM Diagram
Bending Stress Distribution in beams
Shear Stress Distribution in beams
Compound Stresses
Analysis of principal plane and principal stresses of angle of
obliquity of resultant stress
Principal Strain
Principal Stress in beam

4.
4.1
4.2
4.3

Friction
Friction, types and its applications
Simple frictionless rigid body assemblies
Rigid body assemblies including friction

10

5.
5.1
5.2

Truss
Classification of truss, perfect & imperfect truss
Analysis of pin-jointed perfect truss using method of joints
& method of section

10

6.

Introduction to Dynamics, Vibration and Simple Stresses &

Strains
Kinematics of particle: concept of rectilinear motion,
circular motion, projectile &compound motion
Kinetics of particle: Newtons 2 law, dynamic equilibrium,
energy and momentum methods
Types of vibrations, free, forced, damping and deAlemberts principal
Application of single degree of freedom system
Simple stress & strain: tensile, compressive, shear,
temperature, hoop stresses
Physical & mechanical properties metals: ductility,
brittleness, harness, toughness, malleability

30

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6

F. Modes of Transaction (i.e. Delivery)

1. Lectures /discussion method shall be fruitful. It should be supplemented with various
appropriate audio-visual aids.
2. Activity assignment or presentation shall be given to students.
G. Teachers Activities/Practicum
The following activities should be carried out by the teachers:
1. Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each
unit/topic.
2. Make understand various laws of mechanics

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H. Student Activities/Practicum
The following activities may be carried out by the students:
1. Do experiments related to various topics.
2. Study the failure and physical properties of various materials
I. Text Books
1. Beer and Johnston - Mechanics of Materials TMH
J. Reference Books
1. G. S. Sawhney- Engineering Mechanics- PHI New Delhi
2. S. B. Junarkar & H. J. Shah- Applied Mechanics - Charotar Publication
3. Gere & Timoshenko -Mechanics of Materials- CBS Publishers & Distributors, Delhi
4. Hibbler R C - Mechanics of Materials- Pearson Education
5. Popov E.P - Engineering Mechanics of Solids - Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
6. J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige. John wiley & Son - Engineering Mechanics Statics - Singapore.
7. Desai & Mistry - Engineering Mechanics - Popular Prakashan
8. S.G. Shah, S. G. Shah & Gopal N. Shah - Mechanics of solids - Superior publication