Structural Mechanics
Paper Code: CE- 304
Fundamental of Stresses : Simple stresses and strain, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity, bulk modulus, their relationship, strain energy due to direct stresses, impact loads, shearing stresses, factor of safety, permissible stress, proof stress.
Beam Statics: Support reactions, concepts of redundancy, definitions , axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for concentrated, uniformly distributed, linearly varying load, concentrated moments in simply supported beams, cantilever and overhanging beams,
Symmetric Beam Bending: Basic kinematic assumption, moment of inertia, elastic flexure formulae and its application, moment carrying capacity, Shear stress Distribution in beams section.
Deflection of beams by Double Integration: Elastic curve, moment Curvature relationship, governing differential equation, boundary conditions, direct integration solution for simple beams.
Torsion: Pure torsion, torsion of circular solid saft and hollow elastic bars, torsional equation, torsional rigidity, closed coil helical spring.
Two Dimensional Stress Problems: Principal stresses, maximum shear stresses, Mohr’s circle of stresses, construction of Mohr’s circle
Introduction to thin cylindrical shells: Hoop stress and meridonial stress and volumetric changes .
Columns: Fundamentals, criteria for stability in equilibrium, column buckling theory, Euler’s load for columns with different end conditions, limitations of Euler’s theory – problems, eccentric load and secant formulae, Rankine & IS code formulae
Books recommended
- Engineering Mechanics of Solids By E. P. Popov [PHI]
- Strength of Materials By S S Bhavikatti [Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd]
- Strength of Materials By R. Subramanian [OXFORD University Press]
- Elements of Strength of Material By S. P. Timoshenko & D. H. Young [EWP Pvt. Ltd]
- Strength of Material By A. Pytel & F. L. Singer [AWL Inc]
- Strength of Material By Ramamrutham
- Engineering Mechanics I by J. L. Mariam [John Willey]
- Engineering Mechanics I by I. H. Shames [PHI]