Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics
I. RATIONALE
The analysis of forces acting on various structural and machine elements using principles of mechanics gives useful
data for detailing and design of structure and machine. The analysis of forces helps to prevent arises of defects,
errors and subsequent failures in such elements under action of forces. This course is designed for diploma aspirants
to acquire and apply the basic and discipline knowledge to solve practical problems regarding design and
automation components in the field of various engineering disciplines such as civil, mechanical, agricultural etc.
their allied disciplines.
1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.
Solve the examples on calculation of values of MA, VR, ?, Pi, Pf, Wi, Wf etc. for given type of machine.
Solve the examples on calculation of centroid of simple/composite plane figures from given problem statement or
figure.
Solve the examples on calculation of centroid of simple/composite plane figures from given problem statement or
figure.
Solve the examples on calculation of centroid of simple/composite solid bodies from given problem statement or
figure.
Solve the examples on calculation of coefficient of friction, normal reaction, force required to pull the block for
given case of frictional bodies (horizontal or inclined plane).
Solve the examples on calculation of unknown forces using Lamis theorem from given problem statement or
figure.
Solve the examples on calculation of support reactions of given beam from given problem statement or figure.
Solve the examples on calculation of orthogonal or non orthogonal components of a force.
Solve the examples on calculation of resultant of a force for given force system from given problem statement or
figure.
Solve the examples on calculation of moments of a force from given problem statement or figure.
Micro project
Prepare a chart showing comparison of centroid and center of gravity for square-cube, rectangle-cylinder, triangle-
cone, circle-sphere, semicircle-hemisphere.
Prepare chart of types of forces showing real-life examples.
Prepare chart or flex of laws related to engineering mechanics like law of moment, law of machine, law of
parallelogram of forces, Varignon’s theorem of moments etc..
Collect photographs of specific simple lifting machine and relate these machines with the machines being studied
and prepare models of simple lifting machines using tools in “MECHANO” and “MECHANIX”
Prepare chart showing all types of beams having types of support (roller, hinged, fixed) with sketches and
corresponding photographs of real life examples.
Prepare models of types of beam subjected to all loads (point load, udl, uvl, moment, couple) with sketches and
corresponding photographs of real life examples.
Prepare photographic chart showing real life examples of uses of friction on horizontal (walking, writing, etc.) and
inclined plane (slider in gardens, loading of heavy material in trucks etc.).
Note :
Note: Student should maintain a separate full size book to solve the assignment given by course teacher.
Course teacher can assign following type of assignments to students. Assignments should be solved by individual
students and corrective actions should be given by course teacher. These are the just suggestive microproject
topics. Faculty must design microproject/activities/assignments based on course outcome requirements. Student
should prepare 10-15 pages microproject on any topic in a group of 4 students only. Course teacher can allot
following topics to microproject group. Microproject report should be prepared with new information other than
classroom teaching. The necessary guidance for the microproject work should be provided by course teacher.
X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS
Term work (Lab Manual), Self-Learning (Assignment) Question and Answers in class room, quiz and group
discussion. Note: Each practical will be assessed considering-60% weightage to process related and 40 % weightage
to product related.
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