GP110 Engineering Mechanics

Course Code
GP110
Course Title
Engineering Mechanics
Credits
3
Course Type
CORE
Aims/Objectives
To introduce the state of rest or motion of bodies that are subjected to the action of forces. Emphasis will be on applications to Engineering Designs.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Knowledge:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
  • use scalar and vector methods for analysing forces in structures or components
Skill:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
  • apply fundamental concepts of motion and identify parameters that define motion of different systems
  • identify interaction forces in solid and fluid continua
  • use Newton’s laws of motion, basic concepts of energy, equilibrium and conservation principles
Attitude:
  • use engineering mechanics for solving problems systematically
Textbooks and References
  • Hibbeler, R.C., (2013). Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, 13th edition, Pearson (or any edition from 9th).
  • Douglas, J. F., Gasiorek, G. M., Swaffield, J. A., Jack, L. B., (2005), Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Pearson (or any later Editions).
Topic Time Allocated / hours
L T P A
Introduction, force systems
forces and couples; equilibrium of rigid body 		- - - -
Analysis of simple structures
structures and components; loads and supports; internal and external forces; free-body diagrams; statically determinate structures; analysis of trusses; beams and shear force and bending moment diagrams 		- - - -
Stress and strain
Hooke’s law, and deformation of axially loaded members; statically indeterminate problems 		- - - -
Work and energy methods
work due to forces and couples; virtual displacements and virtual work; strain energy and potential energy; energy principles 		- - - -
Fluid pressure
fluids in equilibrium; fluid pressure; pressure variation in constant and variable density media including the atmosphere; measurement of pressure 		- - - -
Fluid statics
forces on plane surfaces; forces on curved surfaces; buoyancy; stability of floating bodies 		- - - -
Particle kinematics
position, displacement, velocity and acceleration vectors in rectilinear and nonrectilinear motion; representation in Cartesian, polar and intrinsic co-ordinate systems; application to simple curvilinear motion 		- - - -
Planer rigid-body kinematics
translation and rotation; relative motion; instantaneous centre of rotation; application to simple mechanisms; velocity and acceleration diagrams 		- - - -
Linear rigid-body kinetics
equation of motion; D’Alembert’s principle; momentum and impulse relationship; work and energy relationship 		- - - -
Total (hours)
28 11 12 -

L = Lectures, T = Tutorial classes, P = Practical classes, A = Homework Assignments

Assessment Percentage Marks
Practicals 10
Assignments 10
Mid-Exam 20
End-Exam 60
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