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6 APPLIED MECHANICS (906)

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme


Theory Practical Theory
Practical Oral Term-work Sessional
Hrs per Hrs per Marks/ paper
marks marks marks marks
week week duration
2 2 100/3 Hrs -- - 50 50

Subject Objective :
This subject is classified under Engineering science. Applied Machanics describes
the facts, fundamental ( Basic ) concepts, principles, procedures of scientific and technical
developments in the Engg. Field commonly used in core Technology and Technology
subjects.
Detailed content

THEORY CONTENTS PRACTICAL CONTENTS

UNIT –1 : INTRODUCTION Periods


Marks
Chapter – 1 : FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS --
01
1.1 Mechanics, statics, dynamics, kinetics, kinematics.
1.2 Space, time, particle, body, rigid body.
1.3 Scalar, vector, fundamental units, derived units
UNIT 2 : FORCE SYSTEM
CHAPTER –2 : RESOLUTION OF FORCES 05
04
2.1 Concept of force, definition, unit, graphical representation of force
2.2 Concept of system of forces, non-coplanar, coplanar,
concurrent, parallel, non-concurrent & non-parallel forces.
2.3 Resolution of a force into two components along any directions.
2.4 Resolution of a force into two components at right angles to each
other by analytical method.
CHAPTER – 3 : COMPOSITION OF FORCES 06 Experimental verification of
04 theorem of moments.
3.1 Composition, Resultant of forces
3.2 Law of parallelogram of forces,
3.3 Moment of force, couples lever arm,
3.4 Varignon’s theorem
3.5 Resultant of coplanar concurrent, parallel,
and non-concurrent, non parallel forces

CHAPTER – 4 : EQUILIBRIUM 08 - Equilibrium of coplanar


08 concurrent forces using
4.1 Definition of equilibrant., relation between principle of polygon of
Resultant and equilibrant forces.
4.2 Equilibrium of coplanar concurrent forces,
Lami’s theorem. - Verification of Lami’s Theorem
4.3 Equilibrium of coplanar parallel forces &
- Study of forces in the members
coplanar non-concurrent forces. of jib crane.
4.4 Analytical conditions of equilibrium for - Equilibrium of parallel forces –
coplanar concurrent & non-concurrent Forces. Simply supported beam
4.5 Principle of virtual work & Reactions of reaction.
simply supported beam by using principle
of virtual work.

CHAPTER – 5 : GRAPHIC STATICS 06 08 To solve following types of


5.1 Space diagram, Bow’s notation ,force diagram, problems graphically &
polar diagram, funicular polygon. compare with analytical
5.2 Resolution of a force into two rectangular solution of 2 problem each
components. type.
5.3 Composition of coplanar concurrent forces. 1. Coplanar concurrent
5.4 Composition of coplanar parallel forces. forces.
5.5 Composition of coplanar non-concurrent 2. Coplanar parallel forces.
non parallel forces. 3. Coplanar non-concurrent
5.6 Reaction of beams for simply supported forces.
beam with hinged & roller supports. 4. Reaction of s. s. beams
subjected to vertical &
inclined loads.
Problems are to be solved on
UNIT 3: FRICTIONAL FORCE plane
CHAPTER – 6 : FRICTION 06 16 Paper and attach to
6.1 Introduction, Rough & Smooth surfaces, Definition of laboratory manual
friction.
6.2 Friction as a self adjusting force.
6.3 Different types of Friction , Laws of Friction, co-efficient
of Friction, Comparison of coefficient of friction
Angle of Friction and Angle of Repose. of various surfaces and
determination of Angle of repose.
6.4Equilibrium of forces on level & inclined planes.6.5
Equilibrium in
friction with coefficient of friction for one plane only.
UNIT 4: CENTRE OF GRAVITY & CENTROID Experimental verification of the
CHAPTER - 7: CENTROID & CENTRE OF centroid of plane
GRAVITY 06 16 lamina.
7.1 Definition : Centroid, Centre of gravity
7.2 Centroid of regular plane areas & compound
areas consisting of regular plains areas.
7.3 Centre of gravity of simple solids : Cylinder,
cone, sphere, Centre of gravity of solid
objects made up of simple solids.
7.4 Centre of gravity of hollow bodies
UNIT 5 : KINEMATICS
CHAPTER - 8 : RECTILINEAR MOTION 06 08
8.1 Definition of kinematics, rectilinear motion,
displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration.
8.2 Equation of rectilinear motion with uniform
acceleration.
8.3 Velocity – Time diagrams, motion under gravity.

CHAPTER – 9 : ANGULAR MOTION 04 08


9.1 Angular velocity & angular displacement,
angular motion with uniform angular acceleration.
9.2 Equations of circular motion with constant
angular acceleration. Relation between
rectilinear & circular motions.
UNIT 6 : KINETICS
CHAPTER – 10 : KINETICS 04 08
10.1 Concept of momentum & impulse.
10.2 Newton’s laws of motion,
10.3 conservation of momentum.

CHAPTER – 11 : WORK, ENERGY 04 08


AND POWER
11.1 Definitions & unit of work done.
11.2 Graphical representation of work, work
done by torque.
11.3 Power – definition & unit, energy – definition & unit.
11.4 Forms of energy, potential energy & kinetic energy.
Principle of conservation of energy, work -energy theorem.
UNIT 7 : SIMPLE LIFTING MACHINES To find velocity ratio, M.A.,
CHAPTER – 12 : SIMPLE LIFTING 08 12
efficiency & law of machine
MACHINES
for :
12.1 Definition : Mechanical Advantage,
1) Differential axle & wheel
Velocity Ratio, Efficiency, Relation
2) Simple screw jack
between them.
3) Differential pulley block.
12.2 Reversibility of Lifting Machine, Law of
4) Worm & worm wheel
Machine, Maximum M.A., Maximum
5) Single purchase crab
Efficiency.
6) Geared pulley block
12.3 Study of machines – Differential Wheel
7) Double purchase crab
& Axle, Weston differential pulley block,
8) Sheave pulley block
simple screw jack, Worm & Worm
Wheel, gear train, single & double purchase
winch, system of pulleys, gear train.

REFERENCES :
Year Of
Place Of
Author Title Publication &
Publication
Publisher
Introduction To
K.N. Chakrabarti & R.K.
Chakrabarti Mechanics For
Engineers
Shames Engineering Mechanics

Beer & Johnston Engg. Mechanics

Basu Applied Mechanics (T. M. H. Pub )

(T. M. H. Pub )
Kumar Applied Mechanics

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