Engineering Mechanics

I have designed this course for undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. The course has been divided into eight sections - (i) Introduction to Engineering Mechanics (Statics), (ii) Statics of Particles, (iii) Statics of Rigid Bodies, (iv) Centroid and Centre of Gravity, (v) Moment of Inertia, (vi) Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams, (vii) Trusses and (viii) Friction.

The study of Engineering Mechanics is fundamental to the study of Mechanical Engineering and serves as a foundation for the study of      (i) Vibrations, (ii) Kinetics, (iii) Robotics, (iv) Spacecraft, (v) Electrical Machines, (vi) Machine Design, etc.

There are two approaches used in the study of Engineering Mechanics : (i) Classical approach and (ii) Vector approach. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages. I have chosen the Classical approach as it gives a physical feel of the problem and thus helps to visualize the problem. 

I have gone step by step explaining the principles, the laws, etc., taking care to to put in relevant content, also based on difficulties faced by students in understanding the subject.

The topics have been covered in a proper sequence.

By the end of the course the student will have a good grasp of the subject. He will be in a position to solve a variety of problems, do well in his exams and his career.