Mechanical Engineering Syllabus:1. Engineering Mechanics:- Introduction to engineering mechanics
- Concepts of force, moment, and equilibrium
- Resolution and composition of forces
- Resultant and equilibrium of coplanar force systems
- Analysis of trusses and frames
- Centroid and center of gravity
2. System of Forces:- Types of forces: concurrent, coplanar, and non-coplanar forces
- Resultant and equilibrium of concurrent forces
- Resultant and equilibrium of coplanar forces
- Moment of a force
- Equivalent force systems
3. Free Body Diagrams & Equilibrium Equations:- Free body diagrams
- Equilibrium equations for concurrent forces
- Equilibrium equations for coplanar forces
- Applications of equilibrium equations
4. Friction:- Introduction to friction
- Laws of dry friction
- Frictional force analysis
- Applications of friction in mechanical systems
- Belt friction and wedge friction
5. Kinematics of Point Mass & Rigid Bodies:- Basic concepts of kinematics
- Rectilinear motion of a point mass
- Angular motion of a rigid body
- Relative motion analysis
- Kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion
6. Work & Energy:- Work done by a force
- Work-energy principle
- Power and efficiency
- Potential energy and conservative forces
- Conservation of mechanical energy
7. Impulse, Momentum & Collision:- Impulse and momentum
- Conservation of linear momentum
- Elastic and inelastic collisions
- Coefficient of restitution
- Applications of momentum in mechanical systems
8. Virtual Work:- Virtual work principle
- Calculation of virtual work
- Equilibrium and compatibility conditions
- Applications of virtual work in structural analysis
9. Plane Trusses:- Introduction to trusses
- Analysis of statically determinate trusses
- Method of joints and method of sections
- Analysis of statically indeterminate trusses
- Truss design and optimization
10. Moment of Inertia (MOI):- Introduction to moment of inertia
- Calculation of moment of inertia for various shapes
- Parallel axis theorem
- Polar moment of inertia
- Applications of moment of inertia in mechanical systems
By following this syllabus, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of various fundamental concepts and principles in mechanical engineering. They will develop the necessary skills to analyze and solve engineering problems related to forces, motion, equilibrium, energy, and structural analysis.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Civil Engineering (CE)