Uka Tarsadia University

B. Tech
Mechanics of Solids
(030090206)

2nd Semester
EFFECTIVE FROM January-2013

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A. Prerequisite:

Basic knowledge applied mechanics and strength of material.

B. Aim and Objective:

Objectives of introducing this subject at first year level in all the

branches are: To study about identification of different types of
forces, systematic evaluation of effect of these forces, behavior 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. To
understand the fundamental principal, concepts and techniques,
both theoretical and experimental, with emphasis on the application
of these to the solution of mechanics based suitable problems in all
engineering. To provide a firm foundation and formwork for more
advanced study at every higher semester as the subject of Mechanics
of Rigid bodies cuts broadly across all branches of engineering
profession.

C. Subject Code: 030090206

Subject: Mechanics of Solids

D. Total: 78 Hrs.

[Lecture: 4

Tutorial: 0

Practical: 2]

E. Detailed Syllabus:

Sr. No.
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

Topic Name

Weightage (%)

Fundamental of Statics
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.

20

Composition and resolution of force & Resultant of concurrent

force systems.
Concepts of moment & couple.
Resultant of non -concurrent force system 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.

16

Friction

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3.1
3.2
3.3

Friction, types and its applications.

Simple frictionless rigid body assemblies.
Rigid body assemblies including friction

4.
4.1
4.2

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

10

5.

Introduction to Dynamics, Vibration and Simple Stresses &

Strains
Kinematics of particle: concept of rectilinear motion,
circular motion, projectile & compound motion.
Types of vibrations, free, forced, damping and deAlemberts principal.
Types of vibrations, free, forced, damping and deAlemberts principal.
Simple stress & strain: tensile, compressive, shear,
temperature, hoop stresses.
Physical & mechanical properties metals: ductility,
brittlability, harness, toughness, malleability
Beams & Principal Stresses and Strain
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.

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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6

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

1. Various methods of teaching could be employed depending on the objectives of the
content taught.
Black board
Projector
G. Teachers Activities/Practicum
The following activities should be carried out by the teachers:
1. Giving assignments in a regular time period, assessment of submissions, and manual
preparation of Laboratories.

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H. Student Activities/Practicum
The following activities may be carried out by the students:
1. Assignments submissions, sample calculations and result analysis, making graphs
related to the experiment done.
[Weightage to be given in Continuous Internal Evaluation]
I. Text Books
1. Basic Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Material, Madan Mohan Das, PHI
J. Reference Books
1. Engineering Mechanics, R.S.Khurmi, S Chand & company ltd.
2. Mechanics of solid, S.G.Shah & Gopal N.Shah, Superior Publication.
3. Engineering Mechanics, Desai & Mistry, Popular Prakashan.
4. Strength of Material, S. Ramamrutham, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company.
5. Mechanical Vibration, S.S.Rao, Pearson Education India.