Applied Physics for Engineer
BAPHY101
Dr. Shagun Kaushal (Emp. ID: 22465)
Department of Physics,
School of Advanced Sciences
Mechanics: Science which describes
and predicts the conditions of rest or
motion of bodies under the action of
forces.
References:
Beer, Johnston, Cornwell, David Mazured, and Sanghi, Vector Mechanics
for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics.
R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics Statics
Rubrics :
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Quiz 1
CAT I
Quiz 2
CAT II
Case Study
FAT
Course Objectives :
To introduce the fundamental laws and basic concepts of engineering
mechanics, including statics and dynamics.
To develop the ability to analyze and solve problems involving bodies at rest
and in motion using principles of mechanics.
To impart knowledge on determining section properties and understanding
the dynamics of rigid bodies under various types of motion.
Module 1: Basics of Statics
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Fundamental laws and basic concepts
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Review of vector algebra
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Resultant of system of forces in plane and space
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Equivalent force couple system
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Static equilibrium problems
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Application of Lami’s Theorem
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Static equilibrium to Beams reaction calculation for different types
of loads.
Fundamental Laws:
▪ Triangle law of forces.
▪ The parallelogram law for the addition of forces.
▪ The principle of transmissibility.
▪ Newton’s first law.
▪ Newton’s second law.
▪ Newton’s third law.
▪ Newton’s law of gravitation.
Problem 1:
The screw eye in Figure is subjected to two forces 𝑭𝟏 and 𝑭𝟐 .
Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
𝐹𝑅 = 213𝑁
𝜙 = 54.8𝑜
Problem 2:
Resolve the horizontal 600-lb force in Fig. into components acting
along the u and v axes and determine the magnitude of these
components.
𝐹𝑢 = 1039 𝑙𝑏
𝐹𝑣 = 600 𝑙𝑏
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