Agricultural Engineering Syllabus1. Strength of Material Notes - Agricultural Engg- Introduction to strength of materials in agricultural engineering
- Stress and strain analysis
- Types of stresses and strains in agricultural structures
- Material properties and behavior under load
- Shear force and bending moment diagrams
- Analysis of beams and columns in agricultural structures
2. Analysis of Statically Determinate Beams- Introduction to statically determinate beams
- Calculation of support reactions
- Determination of internal forces (shear force and bending moment)
- Analysis of point loads, distributed loads, and couple moments
- Calculation of deflection and slope of beams
3. Deflection of Beam- Introduction to beam deflection in agricultural engineering
- Calculation of deflection using various methods (double integration, area-moment method)
- Influence of load distribution on deflection
- Calculation of slope and deflection at different points along the beam
4. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams- Introduction to statically indeterminate beams
- Calculation of support reactions using equilibrium equations
- Determination of internal forces using compatibility equations
- Analysis of continuous and cantilever beams
- Calculation of deflection and slope for statically indeterminate beams
5. Displacement Method- Introduction to displacement method in agricultural engineering
- Application of displacement method for analysis of indeterminate structures
- Calculation of member displacements and rotations
- Determination of member forces and moments
6. Displacement Method: Moment Distribution Method- Introduction to moment distribution method
- Calculation of fixed-end moments and distribution factors
- Iterative procedure for determination of final moments
- Analysis of continuous beams and frames using moment distribution method
7. Approximate Analysis of Fixed and Continuous Beams- Introduction to approximate analysis methods in agricultural engineering
- Calculation of fixed-end moments using approximate methods
- Evaluation of deflection and slope using approximate methods
- Comparison of approximate analysis with exact analysis
8. Columns and Struts- Introduction to columns and struts in agricultural engineering
- Calculation of axial load capacity using Euler's formula
- Consideration of buckling and stability in column design
- Types of column supports and their influence on design
9. Riveted Joints- Introduction to riveted joints in agricultural engineering
- Types of riveted joints and their applications
- Calculation of shear and bearing strength of riveted joints
- Design considerations and factors affecting riveted joint strength
10. Welded Joints- Introduction to welded joints in agricultural engineering
- Types of welded joints and their advantages
- Calculation of weld strength and efficiency
- Design considerations and factors affecting welded joint strength
11. Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams- Introduction to stability analysis of gravity dams
- Factors influencing stability of gravity dams
- Calculation of hydrostatic pressure and its effect on dam stability
- Design considerations and safety factors in gravity dam design
This course is helpful for the following exams: Agricultural Engineering