Engineering Mechanics

Introduction and Basic Concepts of Mechanics

Mechanics:

Mechanics is the branch of science which deals with the motion, forces and their effect on bodies.

Engineering mechanics:

Engineering Mechanics  is the branch of applied science  deal with the bodies  which are at rest  or in motion  under the action of forces . 

Applications of Engineering Mechanics:

The following are the applications of engineering mechanics:

1. Design of Buildings

2. Design of Bridges

3. Engines

4. Design of Machinery

5. Missiles and Aeroplanes

6. Trusses and Frames(i.e Steel Structures)

 

 

Statics :  The branch of mechanics deals with the bodies at rest.

Where W = Weight of the body ;   N = Normal reaction .

Dynamics : The branch of mechanics deals with the study of bodies which are in motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where W = weight of the body ;P = applied force; N = Normal reaction

 

Kinematics: The study of motion of bodies without considering the forces acting on them.

Kinetics: The study of motion of bodies with the consideration of the forces acting on them.

 

Rigid Body:

When deformation of the body to the applied load is small or zero, then the body is known as rigid body.