Applied Mechanics (DME-212) L T P

Credit 04 3 1 0

RATIONALE
The subject Applied Mechanics deals with basic concepts of mechanics like laws of forces,
moments, friction, centre of gravity, laws of motion and simple machines which are required by
the students for further understanding of other allied subjects. The subject enhances the
analytical ability of the students.

Course Outcomes

CO1 Interpret various types of units and their conversion from one to another.
CO2 Analyze different types of forces acting on a body and draw free body diagrams.
CO3 Determine the resultant of coplanar concurrent forces
CO4 Calculate the co-efficient of friction for different types of surfaces.
CO5 Calculate the least force required to maintain equilibrium on an inclined plane
CO6 Determine the centroid/centre of gravity of plain and composite laminar and solid
bodies
CO7 Determine velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency of simple machines

CO-PO MAPPING

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO1 1 2 - - - - - - - -
CO2 2 2 - - - - - - -
CO3 3 2 - - - - - - -
CO4 3 2 - - - - - - -
CO5 3 2 - - - - - - -
CO6 3 2 - - - - - - -
CO7 2 2 2 - - - - - -

Course Content

UNIT-1 (06
HRS)
1. Introduction (06 periods)
1.1 Concept of engineering mechanics definition of mechanics, statics, dynamics, application of
engineering mechanics in practical fields. Definition of Applied Mechanics.
1.2 Definition, basic quantities and derived quantities of basic units and derived units
1.3 Different systems of units (FPS, CGS, MKS and SI) and their conversion from one to another
for density, force, pressure, work, power, velocity, acceleration
1.4 Concept of rigid body, scalar and vector quantities
UNIT-2 (12
HRS)
2. Laws of forces 2.1 Definition of force, measurement of force in SI units, its representation,
types of force: Point force/concentrated force & Uniformly distributed force, effects of force,
characteristics of a force
2.2 Different force systems (coplanar and non-coplanar), principle of transmissibility of forces,
law of superposition
2.3 Composition and resolution of coplanar concurrent forces, resultant force, method of
composition of forces, laws of forces, triangle law of forces, polygon law of forces - graphically,
analytically, resolution of forces, resolving a force into two rectangular components
2.4 Free body diagram
2.5 Equilibrant force and its determination
2.6 Lami's theorem (concept only) [Simple problems on above topics]
2.7 Type of Load, supports, Beams- analysis for simply supported, cantilever beams
UNIT-3 (14
HRS)
3. Moment
3.1 Concept of moment
3.2 Moment of a force and units of moment
3.3 Varignon's theorem (definition only)
3.4 Principle of moment and its applications (Levers – simple and compound, steel yard, safety
valve, reaction at support)
3.5 Parallel forces (like and unlike parallel force), calculating their resultant
3.6 Concept of couple, its properties and effects
3.7 General conditions of equilibrium of bodies under coplanar forces
3.8 Position of resultant force by moment
[Simple problems on the above topics]

UNIT-4 (14
HRS)
4. Friction
4.1 Definition and concept of friction, types of friction, force of friction
4.2 Laws of static friction, coefficient of friction, angle of friction, angle of repose, cone of
friction
4.3 Equilibrium of a body lying on a horizontal plane, equilibrium of a body lying on a rough
inclined plane.
4.4 Calculation of least force required to maintain equilibrium of a body on a rough inclined
plane subjected to a force:
a) Acting along the inclined plane Horizontally
b) At some angle with the inclined plane
UNIT-5 (10
HRS)
5. Centre of Gravity
5.1 Concept, definition of centroid of plain figures and centre of gravity of symmetrical solid
bodies
5.2 Determination of centroid of plain and composite lamina using moment method only,
centroid of bodies with removed portion
5.3 Determination of center of gravity of solid bodies - cone, cylinder, hemisphere and sphere;
composite bodies and bodies with portion removed
[Simple problems on the above topics]
UNIT-6 (14
HRS)
6. Simple Machines
6.1. Definition of effort, velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency of a machine and
their relationship, law of machines
6.2. Simple and compound machine (Examples)
6.3. Definition of ideal machine, reversible and self-locking machine
6.4. Effort lost in friction, Load lost in friction, determination of maximum mechanical
advantage and maximum efficiency
6.5. System of pulleys (first, second, third system of pulleys), determination of velocity ratio,
mechanical advantage and efficiency
6.6. Working principle and application of wheel and axle, Weston’s Differential Pulley Block,
simple screw jack, worm and worm wheel, single and double winch crab. Expression for their
velocity ratio and field of their application
[Simple problems on the above topics]

REFERENCE/TEXT BOOKS
1. A Text Book of Applied Mechanics by S Ramamurtham,Dhanpat Rai Publishing Co. Ltd.
2. A Text Book of Engineering Mechanics (Applied Mechanics) by RK Khurmi; S Chand
and Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. A Text Book of Applied Mechanics by RK Rajput; Laxmi Publications, New Delhi..
4. Text Book of Applied Mechanics by Birinder Singh, Kaption Publishing House, New
Delhi.
5. Test Book of Applied Mechanics by AK Upadhya, SK Kataria & Sons, New Delhi