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The document provides an introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics. It discusses the objectives of the course which are to introduce basic mechanics concepts, examine response of bodies to forces, and apply theory to technology. It defines key terms like mechanics, applied mechanics, statics, dynamics, kinetics and kinematics. Mechanics is divided into classical mechanics which includes areas like Newtonian mechanics, analytical mechanics, statistical mechanics etc and quantum mechanics. Useful standard abbreviations and trigonometry formulas are also listed.

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The document provides an introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics. It discusses the objectives of the course which are to introduce basic mechanics concepts, examine response of bodies to forces, and apply theory to technology. It defines key terms like mechanics, applied mechanics, statics, dynamics, kinetics and kinematics. Mechanics is divided into classical mechanics which includes areas like Newtonian mechanics, analytical mechanics, statistical mechanics etc and quantum mechanics. Useful standard abbreviations and trigonometry formulas are also listed.

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Lecture 1
Fundamental Concept
Tutor: Kezang Yuden
Assistant lecturer
Civil Engineering Department
1
Introduction
to
MECHANICS
Course Objective:

● For awareness to the students about the basic concepts of


mechanics.

● To understand and examine the response of bodies or systems


of bodies to external forces.

● To bridge the gap between physical theory and its application to


technology.
Science ?
Science ?

Science may be defined as the growth of ideas through


observation and experimentation
Applied Science?
Applied Science?

● The branch of science which coordinates the research


work for practical utility and services of the
mankind, is known as Applied Science.
Engineering?
Engineering?

● Engineering is the application of mathematics, empirical


evidence and scientific, economic, social, and practical
knowledge in order to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain,
research, and improve structures, machines, tools, systems,
components, materials, processes and organizations.
Mechanics?
Mechanics?

The branch of applied physics dealing with motion and


forces producing motion.
OR
Mechanics is the science which describes and predicts
the conditions of rest or motion of bodies under the
action of forces
mechanics

● Mechanics is an area of science concerned with the behavior


of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements,
and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their
environment.
Applied mechanics ?
Applied mechanics ?

● Applied mechanics is a branch of the physical sciences


and the practical application of mechanics.
● Applied mechanics describes the response of bodies
(solids and fluids) or systems of bodies to external forces.
STATICS

● It is that branch of Engineering Mechanics, which deals


with the forces and their effects, while acting upon the
bodies at rest.
DYNAMICS

● It is that branch of Engineering Mechanics, which deals with


the forces and their effects, whileacting upon the bodies in
motion.

● The subject of Dynamics may be further sub-divided into the

● following two branches :

● 1. Kinetics, and 2. Kinematics.


KINETICS

● It is the branch of Dynamics, which deals with the bodies in


motion due to the application of forces.
KINEMATICS

● It is that branch of Dynamics, which deals with the bodies in


motion, without any reference to the forces which are
responsible for the motion.
Basic Terms
Essential basic terms to be understood
Rigid body: the relative movement between its parts are negligible
Dynamics: dealing with a rigid-body in motion
Length: applied to the linear dimension of a straight line or curved line
Area: the two dimensional size of shape or surface
Volume: the three dimensional size of the space occupied by substance
Force: the action of one body on another whether it’s a push or a pull force
Mass: the amount of matter in a body
Weight: the force with which a body is attracted toward the centre of the Earth
Particle: a body of negligible dimension
Classification of mechanics

● 1. Classical mechanics
● 2. Quantum mechanics
Classical mechanics

● Newtonian mechanics- theory of motion


● Analytical mechanics- system energy
● Hamiltonian- mechanics-conservation of energy
● Lagrangian mechanics- principle of the least action.
● Classical statistical mechanics- thermodynamic
● Celestial mechanics- galaxies
● Astrodynamics-spacecraft
● Solid mechanics
● elasticity
Classical mechanics
● Acoustics
● Statics
● Fluid mechanics,
● Soil mechanics
● Continuum mechanics
● Hydraulics
● Fluid statics,
● Applied mechanics or Engineering
mechanics
● Biomechanics
Quantum mechanics

● Schrödinger wave mechanics- wavefunction of a single particle


● Matrix mechanics-finite-dimensional state space
● Quantum statistical mechanics-
● Particle physics
● Nuclear physics
● Condensed matter physics
USEFUL DATA
Standard abberviations
TRIGONOMETRY
TRIGONOMETRY

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