Mechanical Engineering Syllabus1. Engineering Mechanics- Introduction to engineering mechanics
- Basic concepts and principles of mechanics
- Equilibrium of forces and moments
- Analysis of trusses and frames
2. Coplanar Forces- Definition and classification of coplanar forces
- Resolution and composition of coplanar forces
- Equilibrium of coplanar forces
- Applications of coplanar forces in engineering problems
3. Free Body Diagram- Introduction to free body diagram
- Construction and representation of free body diagram
- Analysis and calculation of forces using free body diagram
- Applications of free body diagram in engineering problems
4. Moment of Force- Definition and calculation of moment of force
- Couples and their properties
- Equilibrium of moments
- Applications of moment of force in engineering problems
5. Plane Frames and Truss- Introduction to plane frames and truss
- Analysis and calculation of forces in plane frames and truss
- Determination of reactions and internal forces
- Applications of plane frames and truss in engineering problems
6. Centroid and Centre of Gravity- Definition and calculation of centroid and centre of gravity
- Determination of centroid and centre of gravity for different shapes
- Applications of centroid and centre of gravity in engineering problems
7. Moment of Inertia- Definition and calculation of moment of inertia
- Determination of moment of inertia for different shapes
- Parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis theorem
- Applications of moment of inertia in engineering problems
8. Friction- Introduction to friction
- Types of friction and their characteristics
- Calculation of frictional forces
- Applications of friction in engineering problems
9. Virtual Work- Introduction to virtual work
- Calculation of virtual work
- Applications of virtual work in engineering problems
- Principle of virtual work
10. Kinematics of Motion- Introduction to kinematics of motion
- Velocity, acceleration, and displacement
- Equations of motion
- Applications of kinematics of motion in engineering problems
11. Kinetics of Motion- Introduction to kinetics of motion
- Newton's laws of motion
- Calculation of forces and accelerations
- Applications of kinetics of motion in engineering problems
12. Collision of Elastic Body- Introduction to collision of elastic body
- Types of collisions and their characteristics
- Calculation of velocities and momenta after collision
- Applications of collision of elastic body in engineering problems
13. Practice Questions- Set of practice questions covering all the topics discussed above
- Solutions and explanations for the practice questions
- Additional resources for further practice and learning
Note: This syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their applications. It is recommended to follow a structured learning approach and refer to textbooks, lecture notes, and online resources for a more detailed understanding of each topic.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Civil Engineering (CE), Mechanical Engineering