ME-120 Statics

ME-120 STATICS

CREDIT HOURS

Theory = 3
Practical = 0

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

S. No.	CLOs	PLO	Taxonomy
1	Discuss various theoretical concepts related to statics	PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge	Cognitive Level 2*
2	Apply vector algebra and equations of equilibrium in engineering problems	PLO-2 Problem Analysis	Cognitive Level 3*
3	Carry out calculation for the centroid, moment of areas and inertia for systems under equilibrium	PLO-2 Problem Analysis	Cognitive Level 3*

COURSE CONTENT

• Statics of Particles: Forces in a plane, Equilibrium of a particle, Newton’s first law, Free body diagram, Forces in space (rectangular components), Equilibrium of a particle in space.
• Rigid Bodies: Equivalent systems of forces, Principle of transmissibility, Moment of a force, Couple, Varignon’s theorem, distributed loading. .                                                                                             
• Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: Free-body diagram, Equilibrium in two and three dimensions, Reaction at supports and connections, Equilibrium of two-force and three force bodies.                            
• Analysis of Structures: Introduction to Trusses and its types, Zero force members, Simple and space trusses, Methods of joints and sections, Frames and machine analysis.
• Friction: Coefficient of dry friction, Coefficient of friction and angles of friction, Wedges, friction in bearings.                                                                                  
• Centroids and centers of gravity: Center of gravity, center of mass, centroid of volumes, areas and lines, Composite bodies, Moment of inertia for area, Second moment of area, Polar moment of inertia, Radius of gyration, Parallel axis theorem, Composite areas.                                                                        
• Method of Virtual Work: Work of a force, Virtual work, Real machines and mechanical efficiency, Potential energy and equilibrium, stability of equilibrium. 

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Text Book(s)

1. R. C. Hibbeler, “Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics”, 14th edition, Pearson, 2019.
2. Ferdinand P. Beer, Russell Johnston, David Mazurek, Phillip J. Cornwell, Brian Self, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics”,  McGraw Hill, 2024.

Reference Book(s)

1. James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, Jeffrey N. Bolton, “Engineering Mechanics: Statics”, Wiley, 8th edition, 2014.
2. Anthony Bedford, Wallace Fowler , “Engineering Mechanics: Statics”, Prentice Hall, 2007

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