| Lecture |
Concepts Covered |
| Module 1
Lecture 1
Lecture 1
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics I |
Evolution of Structural Engineering, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, History of Strength of Materials, Contributions of Archimedes and Leonardo da Vinci, Indian achievements in structural Engineering, Scientific Questions that puzzled generations, Notions on Space and Time by Aristotle, Galileo and Newton, Idea of Relativity in Sanskrit Literature, Newton’s Laws of Mechanics, Kepler’s prediction on motion of planets, Geocentric Theory, Timeline on Western contribution to Engineering Mechanics, Sanskrit Literature has layers of information, Law of Gravitation in Upanishads. |
| Module 1
Lecture 2
Lecture 2
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics II |
Geocentric theory to Heliocentric theory, Circular orbits to elliptical orbits, Western
developments, Gravitation – subtle to understand, Vedic view has always been Heliocentric, Spinning of Moon, Earth, Sun, Plotting of ellipse, Classification of Engineering Mechanics, Frame of reference, Spinning of storms in different hemispheres, Limitations of Newtonian mechanics, Maxwell’s contribution, Michelson-Morley experiment, Speed of light in the Vedas, Einstein’s relativity postulates. |
| Module 1
Lecture 3
Lecture 3
Force Systems I |
Idealizations in engineering, Concept of a Rigid Body, Effect of a Force, Newton’s third
law, Force interactions, Transmissibility of a Force, Classification of Force Systems (Concurrent, Coplanar, Non-concurrent, Non-coplanar, Collinear, Parallel), Composition and Resolution of Forces, Body and Surface Forces, Distributed and Concentrated Forces, Rate of Application of Force. |
| Module 1
Lecture 4
Lecture 4
Force Systems II |
Force Systems, Moment of a force, Varignon’s theorem, Exercise problem, Moment of a couple, Resolution of a force into a force and a couple, Examples, Resultants of force systems, Distinction between statics and dynamics. |
| Module 1
Lecture 5
Lecture 5
Equilibrium of
Rigid bodies I |
Necessary and sufficient conditions for equilibrium of – a particle, system of particles,
single rigid body and interconnected rigid bodies. Equilibrium conditions for two force member, three force member and coplanar force system. Free-Body Diagram, Reactions at supports for a 2D structure – class I, class II and class III supports. |
| Module 1 Lecture 6
Lecture 6
Equilibrium of Rigid bodies II |
Supports restraining both Translation and Rotation, Commonly used supports, Universal
joint example – emphasizing the need for analyzing subsystems, Importance of stating idealizations, Free Body Diagram, Example problems, Step by step solution, Checking of sufficient and necessary conditions, Analysis of a Crimping tool. |
| Module 1 Lecture 7
Lecture 7
Trusses I |
Trusses found in real world structures, Construction of a typical joint in a Truss, Common
Types of Trusses, Idealization of Joints, Construction of a Stable Truss, Deformation of a Truss, Classification of statically determinate and indeterminate trusses – Illustrative examples, Simple demonstrations. |
| Module 1 Lecture 8
Lecture 8
Trusses II |
Analysis of statically determinate trusses, How to accommodate the weight of the
individual member or snow in roof tops in analysis, Method of joints, Isolation of a joint, Representation of joint as a circle, Identification of tension or compression in the members and its representation in the sketch, Solution for a simple truss. |
| Module 1 Lecture 9
Lecture 9
Trusses III |
Method of Sections, Solution of the same truss for selected members by method of
sections, Effective way to minimize computations, Identification of zero force members, Analysis of simple statically indeterminate trusses: external and internal redundancy, Analysis of a cross braced truss, Role of computers – current trends. |
| Module 1 Lecture 10
Lecture 10
Beams I |
Definition of beam, Slender members, Forces transmitted in a slender member, Forces
transmitted by a beam, Classification of beams, Statically determinate and indeterminate beams, Some practical examples, Need for drawing forces transmitted by a beam along its length. |
| Module 1 Lecture 11
Lecture 11
Beams II |
Recapitulation of force transmitted by a slender member, Shear force and Bending
moment diagram, Subtleties’ in drawing FBD and writing the equilibrium conditions, Need for a sign convention, Various sign conventions and the one that will be adopted in the course, Influence of sign convention on drawing SFD and BMD, Understanding sign convention, Need for drawing loading diagram, SFD and BMD one below the other and showing the relevant sign conventions appropriately. |
| Module 1 Lecture 12
Lecture 12
Beams III |
Revisiting Sign Conventions for SFD and BMD, Drawing SFD and BMD- method of
calculation in finding reactions and writing FBD for desired sections, SFD and BMD for simple loading situations, Principle of Superposition, Inter-relationship between Loading, SFD and BMD- Differential equilibrium relationships. |
| Module 1 Lecture 13
Lecture 13
Beams IV |
Use of differential relations in identifying the slope of BMD and SFD, Finding the optimal
position of supports – book shelf problem, Cantilever beam with triangularly varying loads, SFD and BMD for a simply supported beam, SFD and BMD for combination of loads, concentrated couple etc. |
| Module 1 Lecture 14
Lecture 14
Virtual Work I |
Work, Principle of virtual work, Active force diagram, Determination of position of
equilibrium, Degrees of freedom, Demonstrations on position of equilibrium and degrees of freedom. |
| Module 1 Lecture 15
Lecture 15
Virtual Work II |
Methods of virtual work, Selection of independent variable, Mathematics involved in virtual work problem, Physics of virtual work problem, Sign convention for solving Problem in virtual work, Sample problems. |
| Module 1 Lecture 16
Lecture 16
Energy Relations |
Elastic potential energy, Gravitational potential energy, Stability of equilibrium, Equilibrium in terms of potential energy, Condition for equilibrium, Solution of problems involving springs. |
| Module 1 Lecture 17
Lecture 17
Review Before Quiz I |
Review of Force Systems, Discussion on how to employ resolution of a force into a force
and a couple for determining the external load on a beam with protrusions, Solving a 3D force system, Review of Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies, How proper use of mathematics can identify improper idealisation of supports, Review of Trusses, Solving a Space Truss, Review of Beams, Drawing SFD and BMD in the case of multiple loads in a beam, Review of Virtual Work, Determination of reactive force by Virtual work, Comparison with the Force Method. |
| Module 1 Lecture 18
Lecture 18
Friction I |
Friction a bane or a boon? Classifications of friction, External friction, Internal friction –
fluid friction, solid friction (material damping), The laws of dry friction, Importance of impending motion in friction problems, Co-efficient of friction, Angle of repose – Experimental determination, Phenomenon of stick slip, Selection of friction laws. |
| Module 1 Lecture 19
Lecture 19
Friction II |
Solution to the problem of a block with varying loads, Correct procedure for drawing FBD
for friction problems, Guidelines for solving friction problems, Mechanism of static and dynamic friction, Rolling resistance – ball, roller and tapered roller bearings, Sliding or Tipping, Investigation of sliding or tipping by solving an example, Wedge problem, Self- locking. |
| Module 1 Lecture 20
Lecture 20
Friction III |
Concept of Self-locking, Illustration with a wedge, Archimedes system of pulleys – Mechanical advantage, Demonstration of holding a liter of water by a key chain with a string wound over a peg, Belt friction, Discussion on identifying correct frictional direction in brakes and belt drives, Labeling of tensions as T1 and T2, Influence of the mass of the belt, Example problems. |
| Module 2 Lecture 1
Lecture 21
Particle Dynamics |
When to idealise a problem on hand as a particle or a rigid body for analysis, Review of particle dynamics, Plane motion at constant acceleration, Projectile motion, Solving projectile motion when monkey is in free fall, Swirling of a stone, Terminal velocity, Relative motion, Apparent weight, Inertial frame of reference, Stopping distance of a car. |
| Module 2 Lecture 2
Lecture 22
Circular Motion |
Derivative of unit vectors in Cartesian and Polar co-ordinates, Engineering examples of fixed-axis rotation, Analogy between rectilinear and angular motions, Detailed discussion on concept of rotation – a relook, Definition of angular velocity, Example problems. |
| Module 2 Lecture 3
Lecture 23
Absolute Motion |
Plane kinematics of rigid bodies, Translation, Curvilinear translation, General Plane motion, Absolut motion analysis, What constitutes rolling, Kinematics relations of a rolling wheel without slipping, Example problems. |
| Module 2 Lecture 4
Lecture 24
Relative Motion I |
General plane motion, Animations to demonstrate that general plane motion is a
combination of translation as well as rotation, Derivation of expressions for velocity and acceleration, Animations to visualise motion of a rigid body from a non-rotating translating axes, Discussion of solution approach by graphical and vector algebra approach, Solution to problem on rolling using relative motion concept. |
| Module 2 Lecture 5
Lecture 25
Relative Motion II |
Appreciation of General plane motion as a combination of translation as well as rotation,
Relative motion analysis using non-rotating translating axes, Solution to Slider crank mechanism to determine velocity and acceleration by – velocity and acceleration polygon and vector analysis approaches. |
| Module 2 Lecture 6
Lecture 26
Relative Motion III and Instantaneous
Center |
Coincident points, Method of analysis using velocity polygon and vectorial analysis, Velocity analysis of Quick return mechanism – a practical application in Shaper, Instantaneous center of zero velocity, Example problems on rolling without slipping and analysis of Gear trains. |
| Module 2 Lecture 7
Lecture 27
Rotating frame of reference I- Velocity |
Choice of Polar/Intrinsic co-ordinates or Rotating Frame of Reference, Usual forms of
rotating frames, Motion relative to rotating axes, Component of velocity measured from rotating frame, Understanding the terms in velocity, Relative velocity, Recap on non- rotating translating axes to identify the missing component in rotating frame, Recap on coincident point to understand vrel, Time derivative of a vector in fixed and rotating frames. |
| Module 2 Lecture 8
Lecture 28
Rotating frame of reference II- Acceleration |
Time derivative of a vector in fixed and rotating frame of reference, Derivation of acceleration in rotating co-ordinates, Understanding terms in acceleration, Various ways of interpreting the terms in acceleration, Coriolis acceleration term, Solving two example problems. |
| Module 2 Lecture 9
Lecture 29
Rotating frame of reference III- Choice of rotating frame of reference |
Recapitulation of expressions for velocity and acceleration in rotating frame, Discussion on what a person views from a fixed frame and rotating frame for the problems discussed in Lecture 8, Solving advanced problems involving Rotating Frames – Problem of a multi utility truck and Quick return mechanism of a shaper. |
| Module 2 Lecture 10
Lecture 30
RFR- IV Crank and slotted bar |
Guidelines on how to identify a suitable choice of rotating frame of reference, Detailed
discussions on solving crank and slotted bar problem, Evaluation of velocity using velocity polygon method, Using rotating frame of reference. Acceleration by rotating frame of reference, Visualisation of the mechanism from various standpoints through detailed animations, Relevance of using polar co-ordinates for solving the problem based on particle dynamics, Guideline to select the origin of rotating frame of reference. |
| Module 2 Lecture 11
Lecture 31
RFR-V Understanding Coriolis
Acceleration |
Understanding Coriolis acceleration, Deviation of the path due to Coriolis effect, Direction
of Coriolis acceleration, A relook at frames attached to Earth, Coriolis effect due to Earth’s rotation, How Coriolis effect determines the motion of cyclones in Northern and Southern hemispheres, Role of Coriolis effect in Geocentric vs. Heliocentric debate, Work of Coriolis, Multiple uses of Coriolis effect, Nature is far advanced! |
| Module 2 Lecture 12
Lecture 32
Kinetics I |
Plane kinetics, Kinetics of a particle, System of particles, Expressions for angular
momentum and rate of change of angular momentum with respect to mass point, fixed point and an arbitrary point, Kinetics of rigid bodies, General plane motion, Derivation of moment equation about mass point from angular momentum and from first principle, Moment equation about an arbitrary point and fixed point, Interconnected rigid bodies. |
| Module 2 Lecture 13
Lecture 33
Kinetics II |
Kinetics of rigid bodies, Kinetic diagram, Governing equations in translation, curvilinear
translation, fixed-axis rotation, Centre of percussion, Example problems in translation and curvilinear translation. Problem of a truck lifted along a slope by a pulley mass system, problem of lifting a rectangular block in vertical plane by parallel links. |
| Module 2 Lecture 14
Lecture 34
Kinetics III |
Application of kinetics to solve problems in translation, Mass point rotation, and General plane motion. Problems such as tipping of bottles, rolling without slipping, general plane motion of satellites, general plane motion of a car door opening in motion. |
| Module 2 Lecture 15
Lecture 35
3D Kinematics I |
Finite rotations are not vectors, Proof of infinitesimal rotations as vectors, 3D Kinematics,
Fixed-axis rotation, Plane parallel motion, Fixed-point rotation, Body and space cones, Instantaneous axis of rotation, Precession of Earth, Shifting of equinoxes due to precession, Error in the calendar, Indians calculated precession in 550 AD, Angular acceleration – Generic and simple cases. |
| Module 2 Lecture 16
Lecture 36
3D Kinematics II |
Calculation of angular acceleration through analogy when precession axis is rotating with
constant w, Determination of acceleration in a generic case, Discussion and comparison of fixed-axis rotation and fixed-point rotation, Example problems on fixed-axis rotation and fixed-point rotation, Determination of angular acceleration reflecting the directional change and the magnitude change in w. |
| Module 2 Lecture 17
Lecture 37
3D Kinematics III |
General motion of 3D bodies, Relative motion analysis, Non-rotating translating axes,
Motion relative to rotating axes, Example problems illustrating the use of rotating axes, Rotating axes having fixed axis rotation, Interrelationships between co-ordinates, Rotating axes having fixed-point rotation. |
