ME202: Engineering Mechanics (3:1:0:4)

DEVAPRAKASAM DEIVASAGAYAM
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Room:11, LW, 2nd Floor
School of Mechanical and Building Sciences

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in, dr.devaprakasam@gmail.com

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Engineering Mechanics (3:1:0:4)

The main objective of the Engineering Mechanics course
is to develop the engineering student ability to analyze
any problems in statics and dynamics of particles and
rigid bodies, in a simple and logical manner and apply the
basic principles to find solutions.

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Schedule
Theory Hours

02.05 02.55

03:00 03:50

03:55 04:45

04.50 05.40

05:45 06.35

Lab Hours

02.05 02.55

02.55 03.45

03.55 04.45

04:45 05:35

05:45 06:35

Theory

A2

F2

C2

E2

TD2

L31

L32

L33

L34

L35

B2

G2

D2

A2

TF2

L37

L38

L39

L40

L41

C2

F2

E2

B2

G2

L43

L44

L45

L46

L47

D2

A2

F2

C2

TE2

L49

L50

L51

L52

L53

Theory

E2

B2

G2

D2

TC2

Lab

L55

L56

L57

L58

L59

Mon Lab
Theory
Theory
Wed Lab
Theory
Thu Lab
Fri

Devaprakasam D,

LUNCH

Tue Lab

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

06:35 -07:25
L36
L42
L48
L54
L60

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Syllabus
Statics of Particles: Introduction to Mechanics Fundamental Principles
Laws of Mechanics, Lames theorem, Parallelogram and triangular Law of
forces, Coplanar forces Free body diagram Equilibrium of particles
Equilibrium of particle in space .
Statics of Rigid Body and Friction: Single equivalent force- Free body
diagram- types of supports and their reactions- requirements of stable
equilibrium- Moments and Couples- Moment of force about a point and about
an axis- Varignons theorem- Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in two dimensions.
Characteristics of dry friction Problems involving dry friction Ladder
Wedges.
Properties of Sections: Centroid First moment of area Theorems of
Pappus and Guldinus Second moment of area Moment and Product of
inertia of plane areas Transfer Theorems Polar moment of inertia
Principal axes Mass moment of inertia- Derivation of mass moment of inertia
for rectangular section prism, sphere from first principle- relation to area
moment of inertia.

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Syllabus
Dynamics of Particles: Displacements, Velocity and Acceleration,
their relationship relative motion Curvilinear motion- Newtons law
Work Energy Equations of particles Impulse and Momentum
Impact of elastic bodies- Impact direct and central impact
coefficient of restitution
Dynamic of Rigid Bodies: General plane motion Velocity and
Acceleration- Absolute and Relative motion method- Equilibrium of
rigid bodies in plane motion- Newtons Law- D Alemberts PrincipleWork Energy Principle- Principle of impulse momentum for rigid
bodies in plane motion.

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Text and Reference Books

Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, (2010), Vector Mechanics for
Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, 9th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
International Edition.
J. L. Merriam and L.G. Kraige (2006) Engineering Mechanics: Statics
and Dynamics, 6th Edition, Wiley Publishers
Irving H. Shames, (2003), Engineering Mechanics: Statics and
Dynamics, Prentice-Hall of India Private limited.
Russell C Hibbeler (2009), Engineering Mechanics: Statics and
Dynamics, 12th Edition, Prentice-Hall.
Anthony M. Bedford and Wallace Fowler (2007), Engineering
Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, 5th Edition, Prentice-Hall.

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Evaluation

Tutorials
Quizzes
CAT I =15 (50) Part A (4x5), Part B (3x10)
CAT II=15 (50)
END TERM = 50 (100) Part A (4x5), Part B (5x16)
PBL: 20 (15+5)
75% Attendance Mandatory

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

ME202: Project Based Learning (PBL)

Suggested Topics
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Noise Energy Harvesting Flexible Structure.

Creating Manifold structure Using Origami.
Micro Wind Energy Harvesting System.
Multidimensional Force Sensor for Detection of Earth Quake .
Optimization of Energy Consumption in Public Transport System.
Bio-Inspired/ Biomimetics Structure and Machines.
Targeted Outcomes

Patents/IPR
Research Papers in Scopus Indexed Journals
Products
Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933

What do engineers do
The scientist describes what is.
The engineer creates what never was.-Theodore
Von Karman Physicists and Aeronautical
Engineer.
Science and Mathematics explain how the
physical world works
Engineering is application of science to fill a
human need.

Devaprakasam D,

Email: devaprakasam.d@vit.ac.in,

Ph: +91 9786553933